‘Success in Style’ Presents 2nd Annual Pink Bag Lunch Sept. 17

By Cassie Felch
Posted: August 28, 2009

Success in Style, a nonprofit Howard County organization, announces its 2nd annual Pink Bag Lunch Signature Fashion Show and Networking Event Sep.t. 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40 per person, and proceeds will help aid disadvantaged women seeking employment.

The lunch will take place at Maple Lawn Community Center, located at 7600 Maple Lawn Blvd., in Fulton.

To purchase tickets or learn more, e-mail successinstyle@verizon.net, or go to www.successinstyle.org.

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“Eat In” at MRHS to Show Support for Healthier School Lunches

By Cassie Felch
Posted: August 28, 2009

If you think back to your youth, what do you remember about school lunches? My memories include lots of tater tots, and packing my lunch as frequently as possible so that I did not have to buy food from the cafeteria.

Schools have made an effort to improve their lunches as nutrition concerns have grown, but the meals have still not found a middle ground between healthy choices and food that kids will actually eat. (Apparently, French fries have replaced tater tots; my daughter proudly claims to have eaten this side for lunch every day in middle school, despite my pleas to choose something healthier.)

As Congress prepares to debate the Child Nutrition Act this month, communities around the country plan to hold “Eat-Ins” on Labor Day as part of the Time for Lunch Campaign, a “National Day of Action to get Real Food in Schools.” Our very own Marriotts Ridge High School proudly announces its involvement in this initiative and invites all community members to participate.

Support the cause for healthier food in schools by bringing your favorite potluck dish to the MRHS cafeteria between noon and 2 p.m. on September 7. Share a meal with your neighbors and kids while you learn about the Time for Lunch Campaign and discover how easy it can be to include healthier foods in schools.

Even if you cannot attend the Eat-In, you can still learn more at www.slowfoodusa.org/index.php/campaign/time_for_lunch, where you can also show your support by signing the online petition.

For more information, contact the MRHS National Honor Society at mrhs.nhs@gmail.com.

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Come Enjoy the Sykesville Apple Butter Market Before It Ends

By Cassie Felch
Posted: August 28, 2009

Perhaps you were too busy this summer to make it to the Sykesville Apple Butter Market, or maybe you prefer to wait until fall approaches before you think about anything associated with apples. Now, only two more dates remain – Sept. 6 and Oct. 4 – so mark your calendars for this fun Sykesville tradition!

In addition to apple butter, this event also features a farmer’s market, craft artisans, antiques, plants, food, music, and entertainment. It runs from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at South Branch Park, 350 West Friendship Road, in Sykesville. For more information, call 410-795-8959 or e-mail ivy@sykesville.net.

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Make a Difference by Volunteering for Neighbor Ride

By Cassie Felch
Posted: August 28, 2009

Colleen Konstanzer, Community Outreach Coordinator for Neighbor Ride, would like to remind the community that “Back-to-School Time is a Great Time to Make a Difference.” As schedules once more return to normal, consider offering your services as a driver to help the county’s seniors, age 60 and over, maintain their independence.

Neighbor Ride offers safe, reliable, and friendly transportation to destinations like health care appointments, shopping trips, volunteer activities, religious services, and social gatherings. The good news is that area seniors increasingly rely on Neighbor Ride for their transportation needs, thus necessitating additional drivers.

Volunteers may choose schedules convenient to their daily routines, and many of these opportunities fall during school hours. Neighbor Ride also encourages parents to bring their younger children along for a rewarding intergenerational experience.

For more information, call Volunteer Coordinator Rosemary Noble at 410-884-7433, or e-mail volunteer@neighborride.org.

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Howard County Conservancy Offers “Cool Trees” Wonder Walk Sept. 12

By Cassie Felch
Posted: August 28, 2009

Join Jim Rose Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. for “Cool Trees,” the Howard County Conservancy’s September Wonder Walk. For more information, call 410-465-8877, or go to www.hcconservancy.org. The Conservancy resides on the site of the old Mt. Pleasant Farm, located at 10520 Old Frederick Road/Route 99, in Woodstock.

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