Holiday Craft Fair at the Elkridge Firehouse Nov. 22

By Susan Lavin
Posted: November 15, 2008

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department have planned a Fall Vendor/Craft show Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehouse on Old Washington Boulevard. There will be pictures with Santa, vendors galore and a fun time for everyone. For additional information call 410 761-6633, Ext. 3.

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GECA Meeting at Firehouse Nov. 20

By Susan Lavin
Posted: November 13, 2008

County Executive Ken Ulman will be attending the Greater Elkridge Community Association Open Meeting Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department on Old Washington Road. Extra parking will be available at Norbel School where a shuttle bus will be providing transportation to the firehouse.

What topics and questions would you like the County Executive to address? The GECA board and areas directors welcome your input as they prepare for this meeting. E-mail your questions and concerns to Howard Johnson HLJ@comcast.net or Ed Van Sickle EVANSICKLE@LiquidCargo.com.

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Tooth Fairies in Elkridge?

By Susan Lavin
Posted: November 11, 2008

Elkridge Elementary School teachers Conrad Brookhart, Karen Moroughan and Lawrence Books, from left, dressed up as Tooth Fairies for the school’s Fall Parade. (Photo by Susan Lavin).

The students and staff of Elkridge Elementary School enjoyed walking around the backfield in the beautiful sunshine during a fall parade Oct. 31. Community members and parents always look forward to this tradition, as they get to see all the creative costumes and smiling faces of the students as they march past.

The Physical Educational teachers, Conrad Brookhart and Lawrence Books, along with media specialist Karen Moroughan, dressed up as Tooth Fairies for the Fall Parade. So, what do you think of their costumes?

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Girl Scouts Collecting Treasured Books for Children

By Susan Lavin
Posted: November 11, 2008

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island,” Walt Disney said. Books can transport any child from their living room couch to a glittering princess castle to a magical mountaintop in a matter of minutes. Books can also lead to a lifetime of learning and love of reading, which we would all like to encourage, especially in children.

Girl Scout Troop 1565 would like everyone to participate in a Book Drive! They are collecting children’s books to benefit kids in Baltimore City. Search your attic, and under your bed and find all of your gently used children’s books for this great cause.What a wonderful thing to own books!

Let’s all pitch in and make this a real possibility for as many children as we can.You can drop off your “loot” of books at Elkridge Elementary School, Ilchester Elementary School or Our Lady of Perpetual Help School until Sunday, Nov. 16. There will be boxes in the lobby at each school for your contributions. If you have questions, please contact Katelyn Whitebloom at 410-379-3889.

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ORB on You Tube!

By Susan Lavin
Posted: November 6, 2008

Hey, check out ORB, the band including Elkridge’s own Owen Gerus, Cooper Gerus, and Bo Oliver on You Tube!

The local band performed “Werewolves of London” with a guest singer, Jodi Bahrijczuk. I also saw Josh Bahrijczuk adding some percussion to the song. This gig was a Halloween block party in Elkridge.”

It was a great crowd and fun evening! Soon there will be more from ORB on You Tube: clips from Artscape, Summer’s End Jam and Avalon Ramp Jam,” Lori Gerus said.

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