Glenelg High School Pancake Breakfast This Weekend

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 15, 2008

This weekend is Glenelg High School’s homecoming weekend. The festivities kick off early, with a pancake breakfast Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 to 11 am. The breakfast is hosted by the class of 2010 and all proceeds will go to fund the prom. Breakfast will include all you can eat chocolate chip and plain pancakes, and a cookie monster impersonator.

Be sure to bring your camera! Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8. There will only be 150 tickets sold at the door from 8 to 10 a.m., so come early.

Following the breakfast, step outside and enjoy the Homecoming parade down Burntwoods Road, beginning at noon. The football game against Atholton High School begins at 1:30 p.m. For more information about the breakfast, or to purchase tickets, e-mail Michelle Oland at michelle_oland@hcpss.org or call 410-313-5528.

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Glenleg High School Yankee Candle Sale

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 15, 2008

Looking for something a little different for your holiday gift giving? The Glenelg High School PTSA After Prom Party Committee will be selling Yankee Candles until Oct. 20. All items will be delivered on December 4, 2008.

Ordering information can be obtained by contacting the high school at 410-313-5528 or on the PTSA Web site at www.teacherweb.com/MD/GlenelgHighSchool/GlenelgPTSA. All proceeds go toward the after-prom party.

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Civil War Series at Glenwood Senior Center this Wednesday

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 13, 2008

Do you have someone in your house who enjoys history, particularly about the Civil War? They may be interested in the Civil War Series offered at the Glenwood Senior Center. On Oct. 15 at 10 am there will be a discussion led by Jim Johnston on Gen. John McCausland: The Man Who (Almost) Conquered Washington.

Confederate Gen. John McCausland bragged to Ulysses Grant that McCausland had come closer to taking the city than any other Confederate general. Was he right, or was he just telling another tall soldier’s tale? And then there’s that “Chambersburg thing.” His grandson didn’t want to talk about it. McCausland had the city burned down.

Jim Johnston, is a writer and lawyer in Washington. His articles on history, books, law and technology have appeared in The Washington Post and Washington Post Magazine, and the Montgomery County Historical Society Story. His history writings encompass such diverse topics as Yarrow Mamout, who is the subject of one of the best, early portraits of blacks, and Confederate Gen. John McCausland, who claimed that he could have captured Washington in July 1864 if he only had more men. The discussion is free, but registration is requested by calling 410-313-5440.

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U of M CMREC Open House is Saturday

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 3, 2008

On Saturday, October 4, the University of Maryland, Central Maryland Research and Education Center’s will hold its annual open house. The Center is near the intersections of Homewood, Shepard and Folly Quarter roads.

Many people don’t even realize this local resource that is in their own backyard. Come out and see what this farm is all about. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is a great opportunity for the general public to learn about the University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

This year’s theme is “Green and Sustainable” and many of the displays will show how the Center is going green, as well as how to incorporate similar methods into your daily living. In addition, there will be hay wagon tours, horses, cows and calves for viewing, a pedal tractor obstacle course, a butterfly garden, an herb demonstration, and a Master Gardener plant clinic.

For more information and/or directions call 800-342-2507 or 410-531-5556, or go to the Web site at www.hgic.umd.edu. The farm is at 4240 Folly Quarter Road, in Ellicott City.

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Teen Sale and Classic Car Show Saturday at Community Center

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: October 3, 2008

Saturday, Oct. 4 is shaping up to be a busy day around town. Over at the Glenwood Community Center, a kids/teens only sale will be taking place inside. The sale will feature only kid/teen oriented items. If you have been busy cleaning out closets and have some things you would like to sell, tables are available for $10 per space. The sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information regarding this event, call 410-313-4840.

While the kids and teen sale is taking place inside, there will be a classic car show outside from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you own a classic vehicle, from 1972 or older, feel free to show off your car! There is a registration fee of $13, and the first 50 cars will receive dash plaques. Trophies will be awarded to the best classic, street rod, muscle car, custom and a best in show award will also be given. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Glenwood Senior Center. Come out and look at the cars while reliving memories of the good ‘ol days! For additional information, call 410-313-5440.

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