Bike Maintenance Class Begins Oct. 1

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: September 25, 2008

This fall, the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is offering a Bike Maintenance class for adults aged 18-up. Participants will learn about on-the-road fixes, overhauls, wheel building, and how to negotiate to get the best price for repairs. Fit, selection, riding fundamentals, and aspects of racing, touring, mountain, and recreational riding are also covered. Tools and some “practice” bikes are provided, or participants can bring their own bikes to get hands-on experience.

The program will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Oct. 1 at the Glenwood Community Center. The cost for the four-week session is $75. The instructor for this program, Larry Black, has been teaching bicycle maintenance in Howard County for 13 years, and owns bicycle shops in College Park and Mount Airy. To register, call 410-313-PARK or go to www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP. The course number for this program is 3401.101.

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Library Teen Advisory Board Meets Sept. 29

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: September 23, 2008

The Glenwood Branch Library Teen Advisory Board will meet on Monday, Sept. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. The Teen Advisory Board provides youth ages 10-17 the opportunity to give input on books, music, movies and classes for teens at the library. Refreshments will be provided and service learning hours are available for some projects. For more information on any of these library programs, call 410-313-5577.

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Hurrican Ike Recovery Drive

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: September 23, 2008

I have an older brother who lives in a suburb of Houston, which has been dealing with the clean up efforts from Hurricane Ike over the past few weeks. While my brother’s house did not sustain much damage from Ike, a few leaks in his roof and some branches in the yard, his cabin property northeast of Houston took a bigger hit.

The historic cabin, and other outbuildings all had trees come down on them. As with many fellow Texans, he spent much of the week following Ike repairing roofs and mending fences. He was also sad to lose his pecan tree grove. My sister-in-law, who works in downtown Houston had the week off, as her office building suffered blown out windows and damage to the elevator shaft. My kids were jealous of my niece and nephew, who each had the week off school because the school had no power.

As of Sept. 22, my nephew, who attends elementary school, had his first day back to school, however my neice, who is a high school senior still could not go back to school — there was no power at her school, and the power must remain on for 24 hours before students are allowed back.

Many people have been working hard all around Texas, trying to repair damage and recover from Hurricane Ike. To that end, I recently heard word that the Glenelg High School Key Club is currently holding a Hurricane Ike Recovery Drive, and they are asking for the community’s help. The drive will include receiving items from the community such as batteries, toilet paper, crayons, books, baby wipes, soap, flashlights, q-tips, socks, small radios & toys, as well as checks for shipping costs, etc. If you are interested in seeing the full list on needed supplies, go to their Web site, www.freewebs.com/glenelgkeyclub.

There is a collection box located in the front office of Glenelg High School if you wish to donate any of the needed items. In addition, if you wish to write a check, please make it out to “Glenelg High School” and in the memo line please put “Hurricane Ike”. The items that will be collected will be sent to either FEMA and/or the American Red Cross, who can then distribute the items to hurricane victims. These items will be put to good use as people work to get back on their feet. The Key Club thanks the community in advance for their generosity in helping the victims of Hurricane Ike.

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Quartermania this Thursday at EVFD

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: September 22, 2008

Quartermania – I have recently been hearing of such an event, but wasn’t really sure what it was. That is why a recent e-mail from Cathy, a member of the Elkridge Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary intrigued me.

The next Quartermania will take place at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, 6275 Old Washington Blvd., Thursday, Sept. 25. The doors open at 6 pm and bidding begins at 7. Be sure to bring plenty of quarters! For advance tickets or for more information, please call Tami Scovitch 410-615-3953.

It appears that Quartermania is a monthly event over at the Elkridge Fire Department, and Cathy’s e-mail explains it all. In case you are wondering or are interested, here is how it works.

Quartermania is like a cross between Bingo and a raffle, but it is easier to play then Bingo and your chances of winning are much higher. The evening features items offered from many different home party show vendors. Each consultant brings at least 10 of their products to be bid on. Bids are made in quarters – the number of quarters depends on the retail cost of the item. An item valued between $10-$25 requires a one-quarter bid, between $26-$50 a two-quarter bid, $51-$75 valued items require three quarters and $76 and higher requires a four-quarter bid.

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Dayton Days Parade Coming In October

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: September 17, 2008

Word is out for the 13th annual Dayton Days Parade and Picnic.  Members of the Dayton Community Association have met and are currently making plans for the event, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19. The parade route has changed this year, and for those who remember the first parade, you will remember that the parades originally started on Morningstar Drive.

Once again this year, the parade lineup will be on Morningstar Drive beginning at noon. The parade will officially begin at 1 p.m. and marchers will travel down Ten Oaks Road, through the Dayton Crossroads, continuing on Ten Oaks Road and ending at Dayton Oaks Park, next to Dayton Oaks Elementary School, where a community picnic will take place. The day will include a moon bounce, cake walk, cotton candy, a clown, face painting, pumpkins to decorate, music, crafts, bake sale and exhibits.

Table space is available for exhibitors. Community help is also needed to complete the planning of this day. The Dayton Community Association is always looking for local individuals and businesses to help sponsor the event and defray some of the costs for the day’s activities.  In addition, volunteers are need to distribute fliers, bake for the cake walk, set-up tables and chairs, monitor the moon bounce, assist with the various planned activities and clean up.  If you would like to join in the fun and support the local community or are interest in exhibitor table space, call Sue or Ed Brady at 301-596-9196 or e-mail daytondays@hotmail.com.

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