Haunted Hay Rides for All Ages Starts this Week

By Susan Lavin
Posted: October 15, 2008

The Elkridge Adult Athletic Association and Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks are presenting a brand new “Haunted Experience” at Rockburn Branch Park on Montgomery Road. The young, child friendly version of Haunted Experience for kids 2-7 years old will take place Sundays, Oct. 19 and 26 from 2-4 p.m. for only $4 per person.

It will include a cute hayride for fun, with nothing frightening what so ever! So, gather the little tikes and join the community for an afternoon of autumn enjoyment! Now for the older and more adventurous crowd, a spooky hayride in the ink black nighttime through ghostly trails has been planned for ages 7 and up. “Haunting tales of ghosts and goblins and horror that will tingle the spine await you in the park,” describes the coordinators.

The spooky “Haunted Experience” has been planned for these Friday and Saturday October evenings: 17, 18, 24, and 25. The event will take place from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays, and 6:30-10 p.m. on Saturdays for $10 per person.For addition information, call 410-313-4624. For inclement weather information, call 410-313-4629.

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Passport to Success at Mayfield Middle School this Tuesday

By Susan Lavin
Posted: October 13, 2008

Mayfield Woods Middle School is presenting a “Passport to Success”, an evening program for 6th grade students and parents. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the school.

The informative and fun evening is open to all Mayfield Woods Middle School sixth graders and their parents or guardians.

“Our school’s activity on Oct. 21 represents a new approach; Once sixth-grade parents and students have had a chance to see what is expected of them, we are now providing a space and time to celebrate their arrival here, to answer questions that have come up, and to provide resources that our parents and students have shown us they need as they begin their travels in secondary education — starting, of course, in middle school” world languages teacher Jennifer Goldszmidt said.

Topics will be presented at interactive stations during this program, such as “How to Advocate for Yourself,” “Getting Organized,” “Teacher Expectations” and “Getting Help Beyond the Sixth-Grade Pod.” Participants will leave with a folder full of helpful hints and ideas for making middle school a success.

Students and their parents or guardians are invited to join teachers and staff at an ice cream social following this hour-long event. For additional information, call Jennifer Goldszmidt at
410-313-5022 or e-mail jgoldszmidt@hcpss.org.

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Calling All Entrepreneurs!

By Susan Lavin
Posted: October 13, 2008

If you plan to start a home-based business, you won’t want to miss this partners for adult education program at the Elkridge Branch Library! It’s scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 at 7 p.m., at 6540 Washington Blvd. The “Starting a Home-Based Business” evening will explore marketing, tracking revenue and expenses, and overcoming typical challenges of a home-based business. For additional information, call 410-313-5077.

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Elkridge Landing Middle School Hits Lucky 13!

By Susan Lavin
Posted: October 3, 2008

Thanks to the spirited staff members, energetic students and wonderful Elkridge community spirit, Elkridge Landing Middle School again won the school challenge award at the Airport Run/Walk!

This marked the school’s 13th championship at this fitness event, which benefits the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Down Syndrome Clinic and local Down syndrome parent support groups. They registered more than 350 participants this year!

“The rain held off and the muggy weather did not dampen the spirits of our participants. It’s always so much fun to see all the family participation and see some of our former students who are still involved. Everyone enjoyed lots of fun and fitness and also contributed to a very worthy community service event,” said Carol Jones, a physical education teacher and Elkridge Landing Midde School.

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Summer’s End Jam a Success!

By Susan Lavin
Posted: October 3, 2008

The Elkridge community had another wonderful Sunday afternoon at the third annual Summer’s End Jam.

“We gave out a mountain of popcorn and more than 800 hot dogs and 800 bottles of water. Kids played in a 63-foot inflatable dragon and a moon bounce,” The Rev. John Mackall, from Crosslife Church, said. “All the while, everyone was listing to live music from Lost and Found (CrossLife’s Praise Team), ORB, Heavy Weather, and Bill Babcock. That was not all; the Dunk Tank was busy again earning big money for the Elkridge Food Pantry!”

Here is a list of the Dunk Tank participants and the amounts they raised: Mr. “B” Conrad Brookhart $94.00; Rev. Mackall, $52.75; Principal Tom Saunders, $48; Coach Strunk, $37; Dunk A Punk: Punk One – Kyle Mackall $48.50; Punk Two – Stephen Eastman $34; Punk Three – Austin Lintz $14.

Everyone who attended and assisted with this year’s Summer’s End Jam was a winner, although the biggest winner was the Elkridge Food Pantry! They received a truckload of food and more than $2,841 in donations.

Thanks again, to the Elkridge community and the local sponsors: Elkridge Family Dentistry, Hytec Exchange, More Than Just Signs, Super Fresh, Taylor Made /Adidas, Maryland Party Rental, Cindy’s Soft Serve, Timber’s of Troy, RMLS Business Consultants, Matt’s House Church in Arbutus, Shear Brothers, Elkridge Furnace Inn, Avalon Cycles, Allied Quick Print, Joy Florist, Quiznos of Elkridge, Montgomery Exxon, Eldorado Mexican Cuisine, Melville Chapel, Main Street Quilt Shop, and R.M. Garthart & Sons Home Improvement.

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