The Baltimore and Washington, D.C. police hockey teams will be playing in the Battle of the Blues Feb. 10 at noon at the new Reisterstown Sportsplex to benefit Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. The event is family friendly with pre-game activities, a sports silent auction and “Chuck-the-Puck” contests. The Baltimore Youth Hockey Mites will [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Come see the police battle it out — on ice!
Monday, January 28th, 2008Camp Corner
Monday, January 28th, 2008Choosing the right camp for your child is a daunting task. To help out, the American Camp Association recommends talking directly to the camp director to help determine if his or her camp is the best place for your little one. Here are eight must-ask questions for the camp director as recommended by the ACA: [...]
Irvine Nature Center moving to Owings Mills
Monday, January 28th, 2008Irvine Nature Center is moving, but don’t fear — it’s not going far. The center, currently in Stevenson, is moving about seven miles west to Caves Valley in Owings Mills. Set to open in August, the new Irvine will be bigger and better than the current site on the grounds of St. Timothy’s School, according [...]
Hospital seeks art that reflects cancer’s impact
Monday, January 28th, 2008Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers of all ages are invited to submit original works of art about their experience for the juried art exhibit “Journeys Through Cancer: Art of Healing and Hope” at St. Joseph Medical Center. The exhibit, run in cooperation with The American Cancer Society, will be on display April 3 through May [...]
Family Friendly Restaurant
Monday, January 28th, 2008MI Casa Mexican food that’s fresh, fast and fun Mi Casa in Ellicott City is a great place to stop in for a quick meal with the kids. The Mexican food is good, the service is great and the free salsa and chips served before the meal are the best in town. The chips were [...]
Saturday afternoon fever at Baby Loves Disco
Monday, January 28th, 2008Ram’s Head Live may be one of Baltimore’s hottest night spots, but on Feb. 9 and March 23, the dance floor will be filled and funky as the under 7 crowd boogies the afternoon away. Baby Loves Disco, an afternoon dance party with regular dates in 20 cities, is coming to Baltimore. From 1 to [...]
Howard County Get Up & Go
Monday, January 28th, 2008The following listings contain events taking place in Howard County, Md. For more listings, including other events in the county and around the greater Baltimore area, click the link at the bottom of this page. STORY TIMES Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted. > Cylburn Arboretum 4915 [...]
Get Up & Go
Monday, January 28th, 2008STORY TIMES Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted. > Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Ave. Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Seasonal stories and songs, followed by a walk. Children, $1; adults, free. 410-367-2217 > College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park. 10:30 a.m. Second and Fourth [...]
Lion gave great courage
Monday, January 28th, 2008I am e-mailing in regards to the (January 2008) article on Duffy and ÒCourage Pockets.Ó I am 30 years of age, and have been struggling with eating disorders since age 12. In the Spring of 2006 while I was in treatment, I received Duffy and the ÒCourage PocketsÓ book from my aunt and uncle. At [...]
Consider becoming a reader advisor
Monday, January 28th, 2008A few years ago we received a very angry letter from a reader. A physical education teacher, she was totally displeased with an editor’s note I had written about all-day kindergarten. I had written that the extended day would not add much ‘instruction time’ but would be filled with specials such as gym and art. [...]