We have been asked to put the following on our website to generate interest in hopefully finding someone who can adopt a particular cat.  Here is her story:

"Her name is Sasha.  I saw an ad on the board at work that this kitty showed up on the person's deck and kept following them around and trying to get inside.  She just sat at their door day and night.  They gave her a bed outside and fed her but could not take her in.  Since I am an animal/cat lover, this weighed very heavy on my mind.  Having two cats myself, I knew that this used to be someone's pet and not a feral cat.  This continued to upset me as the weather was getting colder.  So I called my vet who agreed that we could bring her in the week before Christmas.  Joe drove an hour to the person's house where she was staying.  This is a picture of the vet shaving the matted fur from her belly.  Well, my instincts were correct.  She had a chip...registered to Washington State.  A few days later, a woman called from California.  She and her husband separated, and last she heard he gave the cat away.  She was quite upset but cannot have any pets.  Her name is Sasha, and she is 15.  She is HIV negative, vaccinated, and hyperthryoid but being controlled now with a special food.  Her needs are quite simple....just food and love.  If anyone is interested in opening their heart/home to her, we would all be so grateful."

If you can or know someone who can adopt this pet please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

On Saturday, February 25, 2012 we will be DJing the annual Tri County Dance which will be held at Columbus Gardens, 4601 Klosterman Ave., Perry Hall, MD beginning at 7:30pm.  $28/person.  This is a fabulous dance with dinner catered by the hall.  Line and couples dancing will commence immediately following dinner and will continue until midnight.  This is a wonderful hall to dance in with lots of room, lots of smiles, lots of dances and lots of fun.  Includes salad, dinner, beer, soda, ice cream sundaes and dancing.  Tickets available from Rick Keen 410 553-6544 or Bob/Trudy 410 335-1495.  Tickets are not sold at the door. Pictures from previous years are on our website - www.fredandro.com - click on "Photos."

On Saturday, April 14, 2012, there will be a Line Dance Workshop hosted by the Relay for Life team "And They Danced." The workshop will be from 9:30am to 4:00pm at Max Blob's Park, 8024 Max Blob's Park Rd., Jessup, MD. Instructors will be Leslie Thompson and Fred & Ro Lord. Great line dance lessons from expert instructors and open dancing between lessons. At lunchtime enjoy a delicious hot buffet and dazzling floor show which are included in the admission cost. Registration is limited to 350 participants and will end as soon as that number has registered but no later than March 31.  Tickets are $35 per person. Water will be provided gratis. A complete cash bar will be in operation during the event for the purchase of beverages. Enjoy Special Vendors, Door Prizes, and a 50/50. For more info contact Beverly Goines @ 301-552-4616 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may also go to www.andtheydancedrelay.webs.com for updates, forms and FAQ. This event is in support of The American Cancer Society and is sponsored by Red Hat Dancers of MD.

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On Saturday/Sunday, May 5/6 we will be participating in a Relay for Life.  Relay for Life is a fun, family oriented event to raise money for The American Cancer Society (ACS).  People who attend usually walk around a track, however, we will bring a dance floor and dance instead.  We will be located on the other end of the football field from the main activities so that we can have our own music and speaker system.   At 4pm will be the Opening Ceremony where cancer survivors will be recognized and invited to walk a lap around the track.  Following that, people who have formed teams will be recognized and everyone at the relay will be invited to walk a lap around the track.  About 4:30 we will begin dancing.  There will be some breaks in the dancing.  One of the activities for the day will be a Cancer Survivor's Reception at 2pm in the school cafeteria (please complete and mail in the form below).  At about 9pm there will be a Luminary Ceremony to honor survivors and remember those who lost the battle.  Those who make a donation of $10 to (ACS) on a Luminary form (below) are invited to separately send via email a photo of that person.  During the ceremony the photo will be included in a slide show.  This will not replace the Luminary Bags which will line the track.  It is possible to purchase Luminary Bags prior to the Relay so they can be personalized.  Following the Luminary ceremony we will return dancing until about 5am.  The Relay will continue until 6:00am with a closing ceremony.

The Relay is held at the football field at Lindale Middle School, 415 Andover Rd., Linthicum, MD.  Each person is responsible for their own refreshment and food, however, food and drinks are available from a number of Relay teams.  No alcohol/smoking.  Bring a lawn chair, wear comfortable clothing and shoes.  Bring a hat, jacket, and sunscreen.  Canopies/tents are welcome and encouraged.

More info at www.relayforlife.org/northaacounty