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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Thanks from the Dogs

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: July 21, 2008

If military dogs in Iraq could say, “Thank you,” they would. Do they need to say, “Thank you?” Many might suggest it is the two-footed Americans who should be saying, “Thank you.”

Each day the dogs do their duty faithfully under harsh and often extremely adverse circumstances. They can’t be here to thank you, but folks at Dogtopia of Clarksville can. Julianne Mills was pleased to report that over 50 dogs were bathed in the recent K-9 Support Dog Wash.

More than $1,000 was raised to provide extra treats for the dogs and their handlers. Imagine your bare feet in the searing heat of Iraq. Cooling vests, protective booties and other treats for the dogs and handlers will soon be on their way overseas. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Accept the Buy Local Challenge

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: July 15, 2008

The Howard County Economic Development Authority’s Agricultural Marketing Program has issued a Buy Local Challenge.

Buy Local Week is scheduled for July 19-27. Accept the challenge. It’s easy. Just pledge to buy local produce or eat at restaurants that serve local produce. You can buy fresh locally grown produce right here in Clarksville at Rizz-Mull’s Produce stand in front of Kendall’s Hardware on Route 108.

Owners Anthony Rizzo, Mike Mullinix and Chris Mullinix keep the stand open seven days a week during the growing season. Early each morning they pick the corn at the Mullinix farm in Dayton.

What isn’t grown there comes from other Maryland farms as close to home as possible. The sweetest fruits are picked when fully ripened. Buying local produce provides better flavor and nutrition for your family. It also helps to keep our local farmers in business, provides forage for birds and maintains lovely open spaces where wild flowers grow. Do you know of other places to Buy and Eat Local? Be sure to share that information.

To learn more, go to www.buy-local-challenge.com.

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