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The McCandless Family Fundraiser at Rodz N Rydz Will Be Held On Saturday, March 24 RAIN OR SHINE!

In an effort to raise funds during a time of need, the Severna Park-based Rodz N Rydz, with special assistance from Shooting Star Productions, will sponsor and support a fundraising event at their restaurant on Saturday, March 24, from 1:00-5:00pm.

This fund will support the McCandless family with much needed day-to-day living expenses, and will be administered by the Green Hornets athletic organization.

The menu will include a pig roast with potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans and draft beer. There will also be live music, along with a silent auction and 50-50 raffle.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the door. All proceeds will go directly to the McCandless Family Fund.

“We are fully supporting this event and Rodz n Rydz is happy to do its part to help support the McCandless family with this special fund,” said Troy Bryant, owner of Rodz and Rydz.

For more information, please contact Larry Sells at 410-987-6239 or e-mail   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information about the McCandless Fund, click here.

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