With Honorary King Chris Moore and Honorary Queen Jeannie Stone at the helm, United Way of Calvert County’s Mardi Gras is marching to a new drum. Rather than multiple candidates competing to earn the title of Mardi Gras King and Queen, for its 15th annual celebration, set for March 1 at Annmarie Garden Arts Center, United Way opted to pair up an Honorary King and Queen to lead the fundraising efforts, reminiscent of the very first Mardi Gras in 2000 hosted by longtime Calvert County residents John and Diane Smith. Honorary King Chris Moore of Huntingtown already serves the community not only in his work as a realtor for ReMax, but as member of the Committee for Governmental Affairs with Southern Maryland Association of Realtors and Calvert County Chamber of Commerce. He volunteered to serve as Honorary Mardi Gras King because he says, “United Way is active and efficient in bringing needed services and resources to the community.” Moore has held several fundraising events at local restaurants and is kicking off a letter writing campaign to secure further support. Although a longtime Calvert County resident and co-owner of the famous Stoney’s Restaurants, Honorary Queen Jeannie Stone actually grew up in […]
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