Participate in ‘2009 Roll in the Dough Savings Campaign’ Feb. 23-March 7

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 6, 2009

In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of saving money, especially during these troubled economic times, Governor Martin O’Malley has proclaimed Feb. 23-March 7 “Maryland Saves Weeks,” part of the larger “America Saves” initiative.

During the designated time period, the “2009 Roll in the Dough Savings Campaign” provides Marylanders with an additional incentive to save. Visit any of the 52 participating locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC or Virginia to open a savings account or deposit money into an existing account and receive a chance to win a $1,000 certificate of deposit, or one of eight $100 CDs. Winners will be drawn randomly on April 15 at the American Savings Education Council meeting in Washington.

Although the list of participating locations has not yet been posted as of this writing, it will ultimately appear at www.maryland-saves.org, or contact campaign chairwoman Joan Lok at jlok@fdic.gov or 410-872-9024, Ext. 4032 for more information. Go to www.americasaves.org for details about the national initiative.

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MRHS Needs Additional Table Sponsors for March 14 Fundraiser

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 6, 2009

Marriotts Ridge High School needs additional Table Sponsors for its Mustang Madness Boosters event – “Cruise the SS Ridge.” Local businesses or individuals can sponsor half of a casino table for $150 or a whole table for $300. In return, they will receive advertising on the table and recognition in the event brochure and on the Boosters web site.

“Cruise the SS Ridge” will take place at the Columbia Hilton March 14 from 7-11 p.m. The event will include casino games, a silent auction, and opportunities to win great prizes, including a cruise for two on Celebrity or Azamara.

Proceeds will help fund upgrades to the MRHS auditorium sound system, uniforms for the cross country and track teams, honor roll incentives, rights to musical productions, teacher website fees, the model United Nations, the environmental club, and the school’s first robotics team.

E-mail Kim Zaruba at kimzaruba@mindspring.com or 410-442-1898 if you would like to sponsor a table. For more information, go to the Web site here.

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Neighbor Ride Seeks Volunteer Drivers

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 6, 2009

Colleen Konstanzer, Community Outreach Coordinator for Neighbor Ride, would like to remind the community that Valentine’s Day is the ideal occasion to “do something sweet” for an older resident. Neighbor Ride, a volunteer-based transportation service, continually seeks new drivers to help Howard County seniors remain active and independent. Since volunteers may choose to provide rides that are convenient to their own locations and schedules, they provide big benefits to others at little financial cost to themselves.

To learn more about this rewarding opportunity, call Volunteer Coordinator Rosemary Noble at 410-884-RIDE (7433) or e-mail volunteer@neighborride.org.

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WFES Presents 3rd Annual Basket Bingo Feb. 21

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 6, 2009

West Friendship Elementary presents its third annual Longaberger Basket Bingo at the Sykesville Fire Hall Feb. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m., Bingo begins at 7, and tickets cost $15 in advance or $18 at the door. The event includes raffles, door prizes, 20 opportunities to win one of the many themed baskets, and a silent auction. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

To order tickets, call Kellie Cimerola at 410-442-1053. The Sykesville Fire Hall is at 6680 Sykesville Road.

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Local Churches Offer Shrove Tuesday Pancake Suppers

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 6, 2009

This year, Shrove Tuesday (also known as Fat Tuesday in New Orleans) falls on Feb. 24. ‘Shrove’ is the past tense of ‘shrive,’ which means to confess one’s sins. Historically, this holiday marked the final time to consume perishables like meat, milk, eggs and butter prior to the 40-day Lenten fasting period. The pancake supper arose as a means of using up these forbidden foodstuffs.

Two local churches invite the community to their Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers. St. James United Methodist, at 12470 Frederick Road in Marriottsville, will serve pancakes, sausage, baked apples and beverages from 5-7 p.m. The youth of the church will accept a love offering to help support their annual mission trip to Camp Hope in western Maryland, where they will perform home repair for those in need. Call the church office at 410-442-2020 with any questions.

Glenelg United Methodist, at 13900 Burntwoods Road in Glenelg, will serve its free supper from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The menu includes pancakes, bacon, and other assorted breakfast dishes. For more information, call the church office at 410-489-7260.

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