Candy Buyback this Saturday

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 29, 2008

Here we are, days away from Halloween, and many parents are already wondering “What are we going to do with all that candy?!?” In our house, we have been known to have some of that candy stick around until well after New Year’s Day…believe it or not!

Enter Dr. Rashmi Parmar to the rescue. This year, local Clarksville dentist Dr. Parmar will be hosting a Candy Buyback Day on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Now you may ask, what is a dentist going to do with all that candy? Dr. Parmar has the perfect solution. This event has been titled “Treats for Troops.” Candy and other goodies collected will be sent to our troops as a way to say thank you, while promoting good oral health. The day is a way to promote community involvement, and give local kids a chance to do something special for the troops.

Plan to stop by, turn in your candy, and enjoy some games and treats. Dr. Parmar’s office is  at 12620 Clarksville Pike in Clarksville. She is looking for volunteers to help with the collection of candy. If you would like to volunteer to assist, or have any questions, call 410-531-5639.

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GHS Marching Unit Fruit Sale

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 23, 2008

Winter is coming, and local residents are asked once again to consider stocking up on some fresh Florida citrus. The Glenelg High School Marching Unit has begun its annual Fruit Sale. Currently available for order are pink grapefruit, navel oranges, tangerines or a variety pack of grapefruit, oranges and honeybells.

Orders are due by Friday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. with a scheduled pick-up date of Nov. 15 between noon and 2 p.m. at Glenelg High School. For additional information or to see future fruit sale dates, go to www.glenelgbands.com/fruit.php or call Cindy Desrochers at 410-489-4977.

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Columbia Pro Cantare Chorus Concert This Saturday

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 22, 2008

Several area residents will also be performing with the Columbia Pro Cantare Chorus as they open their 32nd season Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. in The Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake High School.

The evening will kick off with a silent auction beginning at 6 p.m. The evening performance will feature choral favorite Carmina Burana, performed by the chorus, with help from The Peabody Children’s Chorus, soloists soprano April-Joy Gutierrez, baritone Jason Kaminski, and countertenor Peter Lee, as well as a full orchestra, conducted by CPC founder and artistic director Frances Motyca Dawson. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $25 for adults and $22 for seniors and students. Credit card charges will be accepted.

For further information, call 301-854-0107 or 410-799-9321; or go to www.procantare.org

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Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert This Saturday

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 22, 2008

The Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra is excited to present the first concert of its 45th season Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 P.M. The concert will take place in the Price Auditorium at Severn School (201 Water St., Severna Park) and will be conducted by Glenwood resident and orchestra founder Angelo Gatto. Featured guest soloist for the evening will be Giuseppe Nova playing Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major.

The program will also include Idomeneo Overture by Mozart, Sibelius’ Finlandia and Fugue in G minor by Bach. Tickets are $12 General Admission, and $8 Students and Seniors (available at the door). For more information, call 410 442-5645 or go to the Web site www.myso.info.

For directions to Severn School, go to www.severnschool.com

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Local Gold Medalists

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 16, 2008

Baltimore might have Michael Phelps, but Glenwood has their own gold medal winners! On the morning of Sept. 13, the nine members of the Glenwood Vipers Men’s Basketball team rose early and prepared for a day of heavy competition at the Maryland’s Senior Olympic Basketball tournament.

The event took place at the Marilyn Praisner Recreation Center in Burtonsville. The Vipers, who have been practicing together for almost a year, took very seriously their responsibility of being the first team to represent the Glenwood Senior Center (and possibly all of Howard County). As the day started out, they questioned such things as Did they practice hard enough to insure endurance? Were they ready and good enough to face the competition? Several of the nine players walked into the Praisner Center wearing ace bandages and knee supports.

The Glenwood Vipers started off the tournament by playing their first game at 9 a.m. Good fortune prevailed and four hours later the same nine men walked out of the tournament, each carrying a Gold Medal for their Division – Age 55-59. The Team members are as followed: Coach Johnny Weisenborn, Colin McGraw, Herbert Parover, Robert Sharp, Marty Mundy, John Bagileo, Sonny Melcher, Frank Kitzmiller, Robert Connolly.

The Senior Olympics activities continue through October. Stay tuned to learn how other Glenwood seniors fared in other events.

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