Cub Scout Car Wash this Saturday

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: July 30, 2008

How’s your car looking? Is it ready for a bath? Cub Scout Pack 720 will be all set up and washing cars this Saturday, Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m., in the parking lot of Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church off Route 108 across from the Free State gas station. Come and get your car all spruced up and looking good. The cost is a donation. The boys are counting on your support.

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Pepio’s Cool Treats

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: July 29, 2008

Hot food and cool treats await patrons of the newly opened Pepio’s eatery in the Clarksville Crossing Center on Ten Oaks Road just off Route 108, in Clarksville.

Owners Gene and Jenny Park whip up some of the yummiest cool treats on the planet. Mango Italian Ice is created with fresh mango. Add a dollop of old-fashioned frozen custard and you have an out-of-this-world delight.

“If somebody comes here one time, they will come again,” Gene Park said.

I think he’s right. He also noted the outdoor dining patio, shaded in the afternoon. Come relax and chat with friends or sit alone inside with the paper or other reading material.

The shop features more than cool treats. There are homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, speciality coffees, teas and more. Even the hummus is homemade.

Pepio’s is open for breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks Mon-Thur from 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. You can call in your order at 410-531-7182.

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Art Partners Framing and Gallery, Gifts, too

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: July 28, 2008

If you’re looking for the perfect unique gift with a Clarksville connection, come to Art Partners Framing and Gallery in the Clarksville Crossing Center on Ten Oaks Road just off Route 108.

Artist/owner Barbara Sweeney, formerly of Forget-Me-Not in Sandy Spring, joined forces with Mary Livingston, who does most of the framing, Business Manager Kathleen Brew and gallery manager Susie Duke to create a full-service shopping experience. Dozens of local artists working in almost every conceivable medium are represented. Displays are continually changing. Prices start at less than $10.

As active members of the Howard County Community Arts Council, the women are always looking for new artists to support and encourage. Framing is done in-house using wood frames, rag mats and state-of-the-art equipment. Log on to the Art Partners’ Web site at www.artpartnersgallery.com, e-mail artpartnersinc@gmail.com or call 410-531-5366, but the best idea is to stop and take a look around.

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Life-saving Tests coming in August

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: July 25, 2008

Medical screening tests can save lives, but we don’t always get them. Some people just don’t like going to doctors and dentists, others lack insurance and there are those who can’t seem to find the time or the money.

Life Line Screening will be at Triadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church, on Brighton Dam Road, Aug. 25. They offer four painless tests using Dopler ultrasound. Testing is done for stroke/carotid artery screening, atrial fibrillation, abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease screening. Tests are individually priced or all four for $139.

Go to www.lifelinescreening.com to learn more. Ask your doctor if this is something you need. Screening appointments fill quickly. You must register by calling 1-800-324-1851.

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Kinderman at River Hill Center this Friday

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: July 22, 2008

You hear it’s coming. You know it’s coming. And then, you missed it. Don’t let that happen to you. The Kinderman will be engaging and entertaining little ones at River Hill Shopping Center Friday, July 25, 6-8 p.m., as part of the free Summer Courtyard Concert series.

The Kinderman has been a favorite of the younger set for more than one generation. As the concert series draws near its close, he will be the featured entertainment for this one Friday evening. Encourage your children to get up and participate while you sit back and enjoy the show.

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