Recently, I was invited to the swanky About Faces Salon in Canton as part of a “spa evening.”
The salon is located in the impressive 1st Mariner Tower. But while pulling into its parking lot, my car was almost swallowed up by not one but a whole host of potholes that not only threw it out of line but also caused a major spill of coffee on my pants.
“What the Hale is this?!” I exclaimed.
The lot is the property of Baltimore bizman and 1st Mariner Bancorp prez Edwin F. Hale Sr., who also owns the Blast. Well, he needs to be put into the penalty box for this infraction. On the elevator ride up to the spa a fellow passenger glanced at my coffee stain and remarked, “Parking lot, huh?”
Thank goodness a fab massage was able to put my spine back in alignment. Now all I need is some bleach and a car doctor. And I’m still waiting for a return call from Mr. Hale.
Big Mac attack for charity
Recently, Anne Arundel County McDonald’s franchise owners Mark Furr and Gerry Gimelstob sponsored a local miniature qualifying golf tournament at the Severna Park Golf Center with the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore.
There was no clowning around, as participants were vying for a spot to move on to an all-expenses-paid trip to the Harris Cup National Miniature Tournament — the Super Bowl of putt-putt that takes place today in Turnersville, N.J.
“The event was fun for everyone,” said Furr in a statement. “We are excited to support this and help raise money for the one and only Ronald McDonald House.”
Pasadena’s Dave Taylor was the “Big Mac” of the day and is representing the Land of Pleasant Living in today’s play.
By the way
• Not only does the Ravens’ Terrell “Sizzle” Suggs count on his teammates on the field, he also counts on them off the field. Knowing that Suggs is involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, several Ravens showed up recently at Morton’s The Steak House in Baltimore to help the foundation raise more than $8,000 for his special cause.
• A great upcoming event, sure to appeal to wine lovers, is “Autumn Wine Tasting in the Barn” on Oct. 2 to benefit the Hopewell Cancer Support. For information, call 410-832-2719.
• A little birdie told me that tell-all author Kitty Kelly was in Charm City recently snooping around those who knew Oprah Winfrey when she worked here. Uh-“O”.
Anne’s top pick
• What: Best Dressed Sale and Preview Party
• When: Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: Evergreen Museum and Library’s Carriage House, 4545 N. Charles St. in Baltimore
• Tickets: $35 at the door
• Info: 410-955-9341; www.womensboard.jhmi.edu
CORRECTION: In last week’s column, Scene and Seen incorrectly reported the location of the recent Irvine Nature Center Gala. The gala was held at the center’s new location — 11201 Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills. The column also incorrectly implied that freelance reporter Anne Boone-Simanski attended and interviewed someone at the event. Also in last week’s column, Big Steaks Management’s David Sadeghi was incorrectly identified as the company’s CEO. He is the chief operating officer for the company that runs Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse restaurants. The Examiner regrets the errors.
