I’ve never seen a group of children so excited about hiking. They were flying down the Forest Glen trail in the Hilton Area of Pataspco State Park — but it wasn’t so much the hike that had them wired. It was the hunt. They were looking for something, and every now and then they would [...]
Archive for May, 2007
Nature Quest
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Hot Dates in June
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Honfest You can’t find a more Baltimore event than Honfest, held June 9, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., on West 36th Street in Hampden. Come see Baltimore’s Best Hon contest and get your own beehive. There will be arts and crafts, entertainment, games and more, hon! 410-243-6800 or www.honfest.net Bark in the Park Calling all [...]
So Long Siesta?
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Once upon a time, preparing her 2-year-old son for his daily nap was a cinch for Severn resident Lisa Cary. After a light snack and a short cartoon, Bryce would walk straight to his bedroom. Without coaxing, he would climb into his bed, snuggle under the blankets and doze for two to three hours. “It [...]
Lunch Bunch
Thursday, May 31st, 2007On his lunch break one chilly February afternoon, Howard County Police Sgt. Kevin Costello barely reacts as he watches his tablemate Johnny, who has mastered the art of eating his pizza without the benefit of his hands. Without raising an eyebrow, Costello reminds: “You’re allowed to use your hands, you know.” Nearby sits Dylan, who [...]
Acting Like A Kid
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Julie Apple was just 4 years old when she arrived for her first audition at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia. A spunky child, Julie was always singing and dancing around her Catonsville home. When her mother, Karen, heard Toby’s was looking for children to cast in an upcoming production of “The Sound of Music,” she [...]
Take a day trip to interact with aliens
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Aliens are invading about an hour north of here — and you’re welcome to take your family to visit this summer. An exhibit called “The Science of Aliens,” geared to appeal to both children and adults, will be at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg, Pa., June 16 through Nov. 18. [...]
Family Friendly Restaurants
Thursday, May 31st, 2007CHEF PAOLINO CAFE Fast Italian food with a side of fun For a quick meal of tasty Italian fare, nothing beats Chef Paolino in the heart of Catonsville. A popular place, the restaurant recently reopened in a new stand-alone building off Ingleside Avenue and Frederick Road with more seating. But the style remains the same. [...]
Daddy Data
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Total Fathers 66.3 million Number of fathers in the United States Married fathers 26.5 million Fathers who are part of married-couple families with children under the age 18 Among these fathers: 21% are raising three or more of their own children under 18 years old. 11% are under 30. 5% are 55 and older. Single [...]
Camp Corner
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Summer camp is approaching, and if your child requires daily medication, now is the time to start planning. The summer camp Web site www.offtocamp.com offers these suggestions to ensure your child gets the attention — and medication — he needs when he’s far from home. 1 Good medical care starts with clear, detailed communication. Make [...]
Movie magic
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Highest grossing animated film Shrek 2$436,471,036 Shrek 3 hits theaters this month, and industry watchers are curious to see if it will be even more popular than its two predecessors. Here are the top 10 highest grossing animated films through January 2007. 1. Shrek 2$436,471,036 2. Finding Nemo$339,714,978 3. The Lion King$328,539,505 4. Shrek $267,665,011 [...]