3/21/08 - Sykesville Memorial Post 223 hosted its 13th annual Teachers Appreciation Night, an evening centered around celebrating local educators with an evening of dining, dancing, entertainment, and donations for area schools. This year, three $1000 awards - from monies donated by Post 223, by S.A.L. Squadron 223, and by the American Legion Riders of Post 223 - were given to Century High School, Piney Ridge Elementary School, and Eldersburg Elementary School. This brings the total donated by Sykesville Memorial Post 223 to $47,000. Chaired by Post 2nd Vice Commander Harry Schafer, the 157 teachers and school administrators in attendance were treated to a free buffet dinner and music by Mark Jarema of Hearty Party Entertainment.