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From left, Chelisa Johnson, Antonetta Thompson-Wood, Antoynica Ryan, Shantia Spencer and Keith Garner plan together during “Get Your Roll On,” a roller skating joint fundraiser event by Alpha Alpha Sigma Sorority Rhoer Club and Towson-Catonsville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, at Skateland Putty Hill. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Roller skaters skate during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.
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Roller skaters skate during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.

Roller skaters skate during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.
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Roller skaters skate during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.

Kharie Shropshire, 1, and his grandfather Joe Whiting, both of Moravia, check out a video game during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.
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Kharie Shropshire, 1, and his grandfather Joe Whiting, both of Moravia, check out a video game during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.

Tom McFall, of Hampden, and his daughter Darcy, 8, of Towson's Gaywood neighborhood, skate during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.
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Tom McFall, of Hampden, and his daughter Darcy, 8, of Towson’s Gaywood neighborhood, skate during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.

Devon Elzey, 10, of Kenilworth, reacts as he wins a prize from a claw machine during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.
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Devon Elzey, 10, of Kenilworth, reacts as he wins a prize from a claw machine during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.

Keith Garner helps grandson Ryder Keaton, 4 of Pikesville with his skates during “Get Your Roll On,” a roller skating joint fundraiser event by Alpha Alpha Sigma Sorority Rhoer Club and Towson-Catonsville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, at Skateland Putty Hill. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
People skate during “Get Your Roll On,” a roller skating joint fundraiser event by Alpha Alpha Sigma Sorority Rhoer Club and Towson-Catonsville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, at Skateland Putty Hill. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Damian Briscoe, of Parkville, helps his daughter Isis, 11, put on roller skates during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.
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Damian Briscoe, of Parkville, helps his daughter Isis, 11, put on roller skates during a Sunday afternoon public session at Skateland Putty Hill.

Visitors walk up to participate in “Get Your Roll On,” a roller skating joint fundraiser event by Alpha Alpha Sigma Sorority Rhoer Club and Towson-Catonsville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, at Skateland Putty Hill. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Ryder Keaton, 4 of Pikesville works on his balance during “Get Your Roll On,” a roller skating joint fundraiser event by Alpha Alpha Sigma Sorority Rhoer Club and Towson-Catonsville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, at Skateland Putty Hill. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)