Howard Lions Seek Hockey Players

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 16, 2008

Head Coach Pat Green (back row, far right) is looking for talented players to join the Howard Lions ice hockey team for the upcoming season this fall. (Photo by James Ferry Photography).

Pat Green, the head coach of the Howard Lions ice hockey team, is presently seeking incoming freshmen, transfer students and any other experienced players who attend Howard High School and are interested in playing. The team is in particular need of players with goaltending skills.

Students who want to play and meet the qualifications should e-mail coach Green at letsgocapitals@verizon.net or call 410-796-0676. The club will be participating at both the varsity and junior varsity levels.

Green was the assistant coach of the Lions team last year and was previously the coach of the Mt. Hebron Vikings. While coaching the Vikings, he was named Howard County Hockey Coach of the Year by the Washington Post.

The Howard Lions, and all county high-school level ice hockey teams, receive no funding from Howard County Public Schools. Hockey, along with other sports such as swimming, are considered club sports, and not eligible for funding.

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Teens Perform in “Phantom of the Opera”

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 15, 2008

Shelby Smith, Ryann Lillis and Emily Riviello are talented Elkridge teens! They will performing with The Teen Professional Theater in Toby’s original musical adaptation of “Phantom of the Opera.”

The performance dates are July 24-27 with matinee and evening shows. Tickets are now available by calling 410-381-0700. Get your tickets early, There is even a discount rate for groups, so gather some friends and go see the show!

I understand that the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, Inc. has a long history of top notch productions. It is very competitive to be selected for the group, so it promises to be a great show. Toby B. Orenstein is the Founder and Artistic Director for CCTA.

The Web site, www.cctarts.com, states, “Toby believes that if you can reach a child at a young age — while their mental and physical skills are still developing — you can steer them away from anti-social behaviors, help them develop coping skills, and help build higher self-esteem, transforming their lives and enriching the community.”

Congratulations to Smith, Lillis, Riviello and all the other Howard County teens performing in “Phantom.”

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Comedy Night to Benefit Special Olympics

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 14, 2008

Barbara Otten, who lives in my neighborhood, told me about a fun adult comedy evening to benefit Special Olympics. Ravens Nest 35 has planned the event for July 25, at 8 p.m. until midnight at Arbutus Town Hall. There will be comedians, a disc jockey, raffles to entertain the crowd and also beer and set–ups for refreshments. Ticket donation is $25 per person, and of course you must be over 21 to attend. Sounds like a great night out, so gather a group of friends and call 443-928-3826 or 443-742-9003 to get your tickets.

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Wacky-Tacky Youth Dance at Elkridge Firehouse

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 11, 2008

The Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department’s Junior Firefighters will sponsor a “Wacky-Tacky” youth dance for ages 9-15, from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, July 19 at the firehouse. Kids, search for your wackiest tackiest outfit, call some friends and dance the night away. Remember to bring along your camera, and send me a few pictures to post here on the Elkridge blog.

Tickets are available at the door only for $8 each. For more information, please call 410-761-6633, Option 5.

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Local Band O.R.B. Will Perform at Artscape

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 10, 2008

O.R.B. consists of, from left, bassist Bo Oliver, drummer and leasd singer Owen Gerus and guitarist Cooper Gerus. Buddy Oliver in sitting at the drums during a recent rehearsal session. All three band members will be going to Elkridge Landing Middle School this fall.

O.R.B. has been rocking Elkridge and the surrounding communities for the past two years. The band consists of Copper Gerus on guitar, Bo Oliver on bass and Owen Gerus on drums and lead vocals. The name of the band O.R.B. comes from the movie, “School of Rock,” which the boys have watched many times.

All three band members will attend Elkridge Landing Middle School this upcoming school year. They have generously played fundraisers to benefit the Elkridge Food Pantry, Katrina relief and cystic fibrosis. Their most recent gig, which was a block party on Main Street which paid big dividends, a connection that ultimately led to their upcoming gig I’d like to share with you.

The scenario played out with a neighbor’s friend who attended the block party as a guest and just happened to be associated with Artscape, the nation’s largest free arts festival, in Baltimore. After the Artscape representative listened and watched O.R.B.’s performance that day, the boys ended up receiving an official invitation to play during Artscape.

The band members, their families and supporters are very excited about this opportunity, and would like to invite everyone to attend.

The Artscape Festival takes place July 18 on Mt. Royal Avenue, near Maryland Institute College of Art. The band will perform at 9 p.m. at the University of Baltimore Student Center Performing Arts Theater, 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave.

Come join O.R.B. as they lay down a mix of hot covers including selections from Rage Against the Machine, AC/DC, Green Day and killer orginals.

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