End of Summer Youth Dance this Saturday

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 21, 2008

The Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department’s Junior Firefighters will sponsor an “End Of Summer” youth dance for kids ages 9 to 15.

Kids, come on out Saturday, Aug. 23 and dance the night away from 7 to 10 p.m. at the firehouse, on Old Washington Boulevard. Tickets are available at the door only for $8 each. For more information, call 410-761-6633, option 5.

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For the Love of Books

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 19, 2008

Soon-to-be kindergarten student Julia Green attended a kindergarten summer assessment at Elkridge Elementary School this summer. (Photo by Susan Lavin).

Julia Green is ready for kindergarten! She recently came to Elkridge Elementary School for a brief summer assessment, in preparation for the beginning of her educational career.

She showed up with a smile, and it was immediately apparent that she had a passion for learning.

I learned that the Green family, including Mom, Joan, and daughters, Jennifer and Julia, gave themselves a summer challenge. They all love to read, so they decided to make a goal of visiting libraries. Not only did they frequent various library branches around the county, but included libraries from surrounding counties.

Julia exclaimed with joy, “I picked out books to read at home at every library!”

They now have a small stack of library cards for libraries across the state of Maryland.

The Greens stayed cool this summer in the comfort of air-conditioned buildings, while fulfilling their goal and enthusiasm over books.

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Look For Deep Run Elementary School’s Bear Bus!

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 19, 2008

If you will be attending Deep Run Elementary School, be on the lookout for the Deep Run Bear Bus and Fire Truck, which will be traveling through the area to say hello. Lots of wonderful staff members and “Bob” will be visiting the students to get everyone excited about the first day of school Monday, Aug. 25.

They plan to leave Deep Run at about 1:45 p.m. on Thursday and will follow this Elkridge route:
1. Sherwood Apartments
2. Pirch Way
3. Deep Run Parkway and Pool
4. Kendall Ridge Pool
5. main streets of the Mayfield neighborhood
6. Jessup area (Lincoln Drive, New Colony neighborhood)
7. Maple Lawn Park

Please step outside and wave hello to your favorite staff members as they get ready for a great school year!

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Summer’s End Jam in Elkridge

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 14, 2008

The Rev. John Mackall, from CrossLife Church, wants everyone to mark your calendars for the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 21. CrossLife Community Church will be holding its third annual Summer’s End Jam Concert and Block Party fundraiser for the Elkridge Love Mission. As soon as I receive more details, I will let you know.

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Lawyers Hill Road Closed Aug. 21

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 14, 2008

Lawyers Hill Road will be closed for a few weeks, from Aug. 21, 2008 until mid September. A water main project to replace a corroding water main in the Elkridge area is scheduled to begin on or about Aug. 21. The project will include water main replacement at Montgomery and Lawyers Hill roads.

During the project, Lawyers Hill Rd between Montgomery Road and Summer Home Terrace will be open to local, official, emergency and school bus traffic only. General traffic will be diverted to Route 1. Weather permitting, the project should be completed by mid-September.Road closure signs and variable message boards will be posted in the area to advise motorists of the temporary detour.

Additionally, a recorded message at 410-313-4604 will carry details and updates. For questions or concerns about Capital Project W-8257, call Lisa Brightwell, Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440, or e-mail publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.

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