Rumsey Island Residents Association

Holiday Lights Contest

December 14 - 16, 2023; 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Island-wide

Voting will be open to the public this year for the following categories:

• The Classic Award
• The Griswold Award
• The Nativity Award
• The Islander Award
• The Grinch Award

One vote per person. Winners get a $50 gift card! Two Ways to Vote:

• Paper ballots available at Copley Parish Friday Dec. 16th from 6-8pm (700 Anchor Dr.)
• Visit bit.ly/RIRA-Decor-Contest for online voting beginning Dec 14th

 

NEW THIS YEAR! Holiday Festivities

Friday Dec 16, 2023; beginning at 6:00PM
Copley Parish Hall

- Hayride to see the lights 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00 (free and donations accepted)
- Candlelight Christmas Hymn Sing 7:30
- Photo Station • Hot Chocolate and Cookies

 

Rumsey Island Foodies

Thursday December 21, 2023; 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Sapore Di Mare
500 Joppa Farm Rd

Third Thursdays enjoy a meal out with friends! A chance to kick back and spend some quality social time and fun with your Island Neighbors.

 

RIRA Holiday Gathering

Saturday, December 23, 2023; 5:00PM – 9:00PM
The Hive at Rumsey
626 Towne Center Dr, Suite 100, Joppa, MD

Walk, Bike, Drive or Sleigh your way over the bridge for some holiday cheer with Santa, the Grinch and your fellow Islanders!
Seating is limited! For more details and to purchase your ticket(s) visit:
 https://www.thehiveatrumsey.com/event-details-registration/dinner-with-santa-the-grinch

Ticket includes:
- Dinner & Dessert
- Personal Meet & Greet with Santa & the Grinch
- Digital Pictures with Santa & The Grinch (via email after the event).
- Each Child will receive a special gift from Santa.
- Children 5 and Under eat for free with a paying adult.

Dinner Menu 13 & above: Brisket, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, rolls, Chicken Alfredo
Kids Menu 12 & below: Chicken Tenders & Fries, Pasta
Drinks: Tea, Water, Hot Cocoa Bar, Lemonade, Coffee

Note: This is not a private RIRA event. It is open to the public.

If you can’t join us, but would still like to donate an unwrapped toy for the Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital, please drop your unwrapped toy at 23 Old Sound Road by December 22nd.

 

Island SWAG Shop

Check out our new line of merchandise sporting our Island logo!

Support our neighborhood. Proceeds help fund community initiatives, events and gardens,

https://rumsey-island.creator-spring.com/

 

Rumsey Island Bat House Glow Run

7 bat houses are under construction for installation in the spring, thank you to those who have volunteered their yards! Send us an email if you would like to be involved!

Bat houses are made possible by our participants in the first ever 2.5K Rumsey Island Bat House Glow Run/Walk/Wheel Fundraiser!!!

We glowed for bats! On October 14,2023, all ages braved the rain, from great grandma to great granddaughter. Participants from the neighborhood and surrounding towns joined in running and walking. Thank you for a fun evening and the memories that will last!

All funds raised will be used to build, install, care for, and promote bat houses for Rumsey Island. We will help provide safe housing for our bat friends and in return they will help eat and manage our bug/mosquito population! The bats are already here, let’s welcome them to stay!

View Photos on Facebook!

 

 

By-Laws of Rumsey Island Residents Association, Inc.

In May 2023, the RIRA Board updated the Association's By-Laws. The revised RIRA by-laws were approved by the members at the June 21st meeting.

DOWNLOAD a copy of the By-Laws (pdf)

 

Dues Now Being Accepted!

Now is the perfect time to Renew or Join the Rumsey Island Residents Association.

Support the drive this year, and encourage your neighbors to join in as we work together in building a safe and healthy community that you will be proud to call home.

PAY NOW!

Please Note: RIRA Membership Dues are to be paid each calendar year. Membership runs from January through December.