On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 14, Eddie’s of Roland Park invites the public to a celebration of the renovation of its store at 5113 Roland Ave. From noon until 4 p.m., the celebration will feature free samples from more than dozen vendors; family fun; music from the Tom Starr Trio (noon-2 p.m.) and Marianne Thayer & Friends (2-4 p.m.); prize giveaways and more.

The festivities will celebrate the completion of interior and exterior improvements at the Roland Avenue store. The two-year process included a new vestibule, a covered awning, outdoor seating and more windows to provide natural light. Back-of-house updates include a remodeled kitchen, new and modernized production and storage areas, offices and employee common spaces.

Enhanced amenities include expanded prepared food areas; larger, self-service homemade soup bar and a walk-around salad bar; expanded candy and gift area; an open-concept ceiling to reveal architectural details; a sandwich bar; and store-made pizzas including grab-n-go slices.

Founded by Kiev-born Victor Cohen in 1944 as Victor’s Market in the historic Roland Park Shopping Center, Eddie’s opened its Roland Avenue store in 1954. In 1992, the 6213 North Charles St. location of Eddie’s opened to cater to northern Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Next year, Eddie’s of Roland Park will mark nearly 80 years as a fourth-generation, Jewish family-owned and operated gourmet supermarket. Victor’s daughter Nancy Cohen and grandsons Michael Schaffer and Andrew Schaffer continue the family tradition.

Eddie’s proudly supports the Maryland Food Bank, Roland Park Little League, the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins Women’s Wellness and Healthy Aging Program and animal rescues, along with other community organizations. For information, visit eddiesofrolandpark.com or call 410-377- 8040.