Jim Miller, C.J. Blake and Kenny Blake Photo by Denise Terry

Close to 2,000 Johns Hopkins staff, faculty, retirees, their families and friends marked the official start of summer at the annual Johns Hopkins Picnic, held June 20 on the grounds of Johns Hopkins at Eastern. The weather cooperated, the volunteers were friendly and helpful, the food was delicious — everyone seemed to have a great evening.

In addition to excellent picnic fare and fun, the Office of Faculty, Staff and Retiree Programs, in line with Johns Hopkins' environmental efforts, staged this as the first "green" picnic.

Caterers Zeffert and Gold provided earth-friendly food service, using plates made from potatoes, cups and utensils from corn, and napkins from recycled material, all while serving food requiring fewer utensils and providing water in jugs instead of individual bottles. Even the tickets, posters and event staff T-shirts were colored green.

Attendees enjoyed themselves playing games and visiting with Bugs Bunny and Bill the Balloon Dude, but the event staff also said they had a great time, as noted by Geraline Coates from JHH Outpatient Surgery. "It is always a pleasure and enjoyment to volunteer my services at the yearly picnic," she said. "Please put me on for next year."

To find out about other summer events organized by FSRP, go to www.jhu.edu/frsp or call 410-516-6060.
— John Black

Greg Kastina and Brooklyn Kastina Photo by Denise Terry

Denise Wilson Photo by Denise Terry

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