Community Calendar
Adopt-a-pet: The Baltimore County animal shelter has cats and dogs that need good homes. Visit the animal shelter at 13800 Manor Rd. in Baldwin Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The $60 adoption fee includes the pet, a vet exam, first vaccinations, rabies vaccination, microchip and lifetime registration and an annual cat license. Call 410-887-5961 for info. Visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/MD73.html to see adoptable pets.
Thank you very mulch: Boy Scout Troop 124 in Carney is taking orders for 3 cu. ft. bags of high-quality mulch. Price is $4.50 per bag. Orders of five bags or more get free delivery (limited delivery area). $3 delivery charge for orders under 5 bags or pick up your order at St. Isaac Jogues, 9215 Old Harford Rd., Carney. The scouts will be taking orders in March, with delivery in mid-April. Call 410-248-2131 to order or for details.
Prekindergarten screening: Fullerton Elementary School will conduct prekindergarten screening by appointment only. Children who will be four years old by September 1 and live in the school’s boundaries are eligible. Call 410-887-5234 to schedule an appointment.
Oh, The Horror: Horrorfind Weekend 9, a celebration of all things horror — books, movies and more — will be held March 28-30 at the UMUC Marriott Inn and Conference Center in Adelphi (near College Park). Another Horrorfind weekend, scheduled for Aug. 15-17, will be held in Adelphi as well. Horror movie celebrities, horror writers, Halloween seminars and supernatural speakers as well as a dealers room, horror
movies and special events. Info: http://www.horrorfindweekend.com/
Overlea Recreation programs: The Overlea-Fullerton Spring Lacrosse Program, beginning in March of 2008, is holding online registration for boys and girls ages 5 through 14. First-time registrants please bring copy of birth certificate to registration. Cost: For ages 6 and up — $100 (includes $20 in raffle tickets). Ages 4/5 — $55 (soft stick program and includes $20 in raffle tickets.) Discounts for families with two or three players. (Doesn’t include a soft stick player.) No refunds. For further information, please visit www.overlealax.com or call Faith Hale at 410-665-2688 or the recreation office at 410-887-5307.
Girls Softball: Girls, ages 5 to 18 as of January 1. New players must bring proof of age at the time of registration. Cost: Clinic — $40/person. No refunds. Ages 8 to 18 (HS) — $55/person. No refunds. Each girl will receive a shirt, pants, and socks to keep. Registrations can also be mailed to OFRC, 4304 Fullerton Ave., Baltimore, MD 21236. For more information, call the recreation office at 410-887-5307.
Baseball registration: for ages 5 - 15 (prior to May 1, 2008). Proof of age required at registration if child did not play in 2007. Cost: $60 for the first child (includes $10 in raffle tickets) and $50 for each additional child from the same family ($10 in raffle tickets). No refunds. Returned checks will be assessed $35. Each child receives a NEW and complete uniform to keep – pants, shirt, hat and socks. For more information, call Bill Willis at 410-661-3571 or the recreation office at 410-887-5307.
Travel baseball: Anyone interested in playing on the Overlea 7/8 Travel Baseball teams should call John at 410-868-9730 or Don at 410-665-2832.
Yoga: Ten-week yoga class – emphasis on improvement of physical and mental well-being. Classes Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. or 8 to 9 p.m. Childcare not provided. Details: Fran Burkehad, 410-661-1898.
Aerobics: Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. at the Fullerton Elementary School Recreation Center Gym. Ten-week sessions. Class size limited - first come, first served. Cost: $40 for two times per week, $50 for three, $60 for four. No refunds. No children allowed. Details: Fran Burkehad, 410-661-1898.
Yoga for all ability levels is offered on Tuesdays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. and 8 p.m.-9 p.m. from April 8-May 27. $40 per 8-week session, per person. No childcare provided; please do not bring children.
Aerobics and Step Aerobics for all ability levels is offered 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, April 7-June 16, or 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Per-person costs are $40 for twice-weekly classes, $50 for classes three times a week, and $60 for classes four times a week. No children allowed.
Cheerleading runs Aug.-Nov. for boys and girls ages 5-14, $85 for first child, $65 for each additional sibling. Registration at Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road (formerly the PAL Center). Uniform fitting to take place during registration: Fridays, May 30 and June 13 from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 31 and June 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Returning cheerleaders may also register on Friday, April 11 from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., and on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Get to the Point: Marshy Point Nature Center has activities. Call 410-887-2817 or download an information packet at www.marshypoint.org.
Marshy Point Nature Center is a facility Learning GPS: Saturday, March 29, 2 - 4 p.m. Learn about GPS by going “Geocaching,” and getting a taste of the upcoming GPS course. No experience or special equipment is necessary to participate. Fun for families and folks of all ages.
Join The Legion: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 183 in Parkville invite the public to join its Gold Star program, made up of those who have a family member or spouse who perished during a wartime period. Info: Carole Manzo 410-661-5883.
Scholarships Offered: The Overlea-Fullerton Recreation Council, 4304 Fullerton Avenue, is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who (a) reside within the boundaries of rec council, (b) have participated in programs offered by the rec council, (c) have volunteered within their community, and (d) have maintained an academic record of 2.0 or above. Pick up an application from the council offices during normal business hours or through a high school guidance office. Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, April 18. Info/hours/directions: 410-887-5307.
The Baltimore County Association of Senior Citizens Organizations (BCASCO) offers two $350 scholarships for students training to work with seniors. Application info should include a resume of past and present accomplishments, statement of future goals, two references from teachers on college letterhead and the latest copy of QPA achievement. Send info to BCASCO, 1216 Glenback Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208 by deadline, May 15. Awards will be presented on June 13.
Single again?: The Friends of Mercy “Single Again Friends” group holds discussions on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Rd. Upcoming topics include “Is your life on hold?” March 25. Discussions are open to all single, separated, divorced and widowed people. Friends of Mercy is a non-denominational, volunteer, peer support group for widowed, divorced and separated – “single-again.” $2 includes light refreshments. For more information, call Cathy (410-931-1668).
To Your Health: Franklin Square Hospital Center, 9000 Franklin Square Drive, has the following programs designed to promote healthier living. Info on any programs: 443-777-7900.
Living Well Workshop is offered on Wednesdays from March 26-May 7 from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Kotzen Auditorium. The workshop is for people with ongoing health conditions, to help learn how to manage symptoms and move on with life.
MRSA Community Awareness Forum is offered on March 26, 6 p.m. in the Kotzen Auditorium. MRSA is the form of staph infection which can not be treated with commonly used antibiotics. Learn more about this ‘super-bug’ and what you can do.
Get Ahead of the Curve: Be Nice to Your Bones” is offered on April 2, 6 p.m. in the Croawford Conference Center. Osteoporosis makes bones brittle and prone to breaking. Learn how to maintain bone health.
Navy Band concert: The United States Navy Band will perform Saturday, March 29, at 8:15 p.m. at Towson University’s Center for the Arts, Kaplan Concert Hall. The program will include brass band music, marches and patriotic selections. Free, but ticket required; call 410-740-ARTS to reserve a seat.
Breakfast Buffet: The St. Francis of Assisi Sodality, 3615 Harford Road, holds a breakfast after the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 30. $10 adults, $5 children, free under age 3. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits, Danish, coffee, tea, orange juice and more. Guest performance by The Andrews Sisters. Info: 410-235-5136.
Divine Mercy: St. Ursula Church, 8801 Harford Road, has Divine Mercy Sunday on March 30 with mass at 12:15 p.m. and chaplet afterward. All welcome. Info: Pat Frederick 410-665-5756.
Bus Trip: There is a bus trip to Maryknoll and Hyde Park, NY on May 3-4, to visit and tour the grounds of the maryknoll Sisters and Fathers, and FDR’s presidential library and museum, rose guarden and burial site. Stay overnight at the Maryknoll Center, mass on Sunday with the Maryknoll Sisters. $159/person. Deadline for reservations is March 30. All proceeds benefit the Maryknoll Sisters. info: Ken Ackerman 410-866-2761.
Bingo! the Knights of Columbus Ladies of Parkville, 7910 Harford Road, has a spring dinner and bingo on Monday, March 31, 6:45 p.m. Free admission with pot luck dish, $5 without dish. Bingo and specials $10, extra specials $3. Info: 410-665-6653.
Sour Beef! The Parkville VFW Post 9083 Lounge, 8123 Harford Road, has sour beef and dumpling dinners every Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Public welcome. Info: 410-661-9083.
Bus trip: AARP, Hamilton chapter 3397 will take a bus trip to an oyster and turkey dinner with a stop at Baugher’s Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $45. For info call 410-426-6950.
Dixie Stinger: The 18th annual Dixie Stinger, presented by the Yankee Rebels Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, is offered on Saturday, April 5 at Parkville high Schoo. 2600 E. Putty Hill Avenue at 6 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.) Hear drum and bugle corps from along the Eastern seaboard. Info/tickets: 410-679-6127.
Fleas! A community flea market will be held at St. John’s Church, 11901 Belair Road in Kingsville on Saturday, April 12, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors needed. $15/space, BYO table. Info: Chris 410-866-5415.
Blood Drive: There will be a blood drive on Monday, April 14, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. outside Fino’s Jewelers, 9650 Belair Road, Nottingham. Gifts for all participants. Info/to schedule an appointment: 800-448-3543, www.my-redcross.org.
Open houses: The Baltimore International Academy is a new charter school in Northeast Baltimore that opened its doors this year and is recruiting students for the coming school year. Accepting students from all over Baltimore City, the Academy is having several upcoming open houses: April 22 and May 20. All begin at 7 pm. The BIA is a language immersion school, Baltimore City’s only public school of its kind. Students learn through full immersion in a foreign language. The school follows the Maryland State Volunteer Curriculum so students learn everything they would learn in an English-speaking school, but with the added benefit of mastering a second language. Four immersion tracks will be offered for the 2008-09 school year: French, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. Positions are available for students enrolling in kindergarten and 1st grade. Open houses will be held at the BIA campus at 3515 Taylor Ave. (the campus of the Maryland School for the Blind). More information is available from the school at (410) 426-3650 or baltimoreinternationalacademy@yahoo.com.
Golfers! Prince of Peace Lutheran Church sponsors its first golf outing on Saturday, April 26 at Geneva Farms Golf Course. Info/registration: Mike Kramer 410-273-6439. To sponsor, call Bob Scheufele 410-682-4533.
Save the date: Saturday, April 26 CCBC will host its 50th Anniversary Gala, “Dancing with the Stars,” at Martin’s Valley Mansion, 594 Cranbrook Rd. in Hunt Valley from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Black Tie optional. $150 per person, with proceeds to benefit the CCBC student scholarships. Call 410-285-9984 for tickets and information.
Sail Into History: The 1944 Liberty Ship John W. Brown offers six-hour day cruises with 1940s ambience, entertainment and more. Cruises in 2008 will be held May 3, June 14, Sept. 6 and Oct. 4. Cruises sell out; order well in advance. Info/ticket sales: 410-558-0164, www.liberty-ship.com.
Open houses: The Baltimore International Academy is a new charter school in Northeast Baltimore that opened its doors this year and is recruiting students for the coming school year. Accepting students from all over Baltimore City, the Academy is having several upcoming an open house on May 20. All begin at 7 pm. The BIA is a language immersion school, Baltimore City’s only public school of its kind. Students learn through full immersion in a foreign language. The school follows the Maryland State Volunteer Curriculum so students learn everything they would learn in an English-speaking school, but with the added benefit of mastering a second language. Four immersion tracks will be offered for the 2008-09 school year: French, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. Positions are available for students enrolling in kindergarten and 1st grade. Open houses will be held at the BIA campus at 3515 Taylor Ave. (the campus of the Maryland School for the Blind). More information is available from the school at (410) 426-3650 or baltimoreinternationalacademy@yahoo.com.
Town Fair: The Annual Perry Hall Town Fair is held on Ebenezer Road near the Perry Hall High School on Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Interested in being an exhibitor? Info at www.phwmba.org.
Playground moms: Every Friday at 10 a.m. a free weekly playgroup for ages 0 to 5 meets rain or shine. All are welcome! (No church affiliation necessary.) Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, 8848 Belair Rd. Details: 410-256-6780.
Monthly meeting: “Building Healthy Relationships – What it takes to get there” with family therapist Carrie Hanson. Examine self-understanding and the skills needed in building healthy relationships. Learn the skills to make healthy decisions and to avoid negative outcomes. For more information, visit www.friendsofmercy.org or call 410-893-4584 or e-mail info@friendsofmercy.org.
Got an opinion? The committee responsible for the Perry Hall Summer Concerts has now started planning for 2008. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail David Marks at mail@perryhallmaryland.org. The concerts are typically held on Sunday nights in July.
Star Spangled Chorus: Singers wanted. Learn to sing a cappella and catch on to one of the hottest hobbies for women. The Star Spangled Chorus is looking for new members and meets every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Government Center in Dundalk. For more information, call 410-288-0022 or 410-747-8032 or visit www.dundalksweetadelines.com.
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