Linthicum Open House Raises Money for Outreach Programs

For at least the past 25 years, Granville Gilbert has opened his home to the community for two weekends in December to spread holiday cheer while raising money to help those in need.

Since 1987, the Linthicum resident has extravagantly decorated his home to help others share in the joy of the season.

"I never thought this would still be going on so long," he said. "I tell people if you're here and go out my door with a smile on your face, then I did my job."

He said he'd always decorated his house, but over the years it has become more extravagant.

"I have an addicition. I love to go to the Christmas shop," he said. "Those day-after-Christmas sales are great."

Gilbert will hold the second weekend of the open house from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 404 Darlene Ave.

Admission to the open house is $4 and all money raised will go to outreach programs at his church, Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church.

Fore more information call 410-859-5195.