Howard County Conservancy Seeks Volunteer Naturalists

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 6, 2009

The Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road in Woodstock, needs Volunteer Naturalists to help conduct elementary school programs at its Gudelsky Education Center. The Naturalists will assist HCC staff during field trips and will guide a minimum of three nature hikes throughout the April to May season. Training for the position takes place on Thursdays in March, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and costs $10 for the training manual. Participants will learn about the history, plants and wildlife of Mt. Pleasant, as well as ecological concepts.

To inquire about the training or to register, call Tabby Fique at 410-465-8877.

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‘Empowering Underachievers’ Author Speaks at MRHS Feb. 5

By Cassie Felch
Posted: January 29, 2009

The Marriotts Ridge High School PTSA announces an evening presentation for parents Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Dr. Peter Spevak, author of “Empowering Underachievers,” will address the role that parents and other concerned adults play in helping children reach their full academic potential. Dr. Spevak will speak in The Commons; reservations are not required.

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MRHS Hosts Howard County Dance Festival Feb. 7

By Cassie Felch
Posted: January 29, 2009

On Feb. 7, Marriotts Ridge High School plays host to the 15th annual Howard County Dance Festival. MRHS Dance and Poms coach Patricia Spruill explains that more than 300 representatives from all 12 county high schools will spend the day in rehearsals, preparing for a 7-9 p.m. performance in the theater. The dances, which are choreographed by teachers and students, will encompass contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, and hip-hop styles. A panel of judges will adjudicate the students on elements of technique, choreography and performance, and the evening will conclude with an all-county bow.

MRHS, which is excited to host the event for the first time, invites the community to observe the county’s talented high school dancers. Tickets cost $8 at the door. For more information, call 410-313-5573 or e-mail mrhsdance@yahoo.com.

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Friendship Church Presents Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dinner Feb. 14

By Cassie Felch
Posted: January 29, 2009

What could be sweeter than a father/daughter Valentine celebration? Friendship Church, at 1391 Sykesville Road in Sykesville, invites dads and their girls, ages five through high school senior, to participate in a free Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dinner from 4:30-6:30 on Feb. 14. Call church secretary, Paula Berry, at 410-442-5506 by Feb. 8 to make a reservation.

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Harbin Farms Seeks Community Support

By Cassie Felch
Posted: January 29, 2009

For the past 50 years, Harbin Farms produce stand, at the intersection of Route 99 and Bethany Lane, has stood as a county landmark. Current owners, Kim and Mike Taylor, took over operation of the stand from Kim’s uncle, Robert Harbin, in 2005. Although the stand has functioned under a grandfather clause for years, its status now appears questionable with the county, which proposes commercial zoning for the location.

Many in our area have benefited from Harbin Farms’ generous “Christmas for the Community” program, whereby the stand donates a portion of its Christmas tree sales to local schools. Kim and Mike now ask the community to support them in their efforts to preserve their produce stand. As Kim says, “It’s what we love to do.” To learn how you can help, call Kim at 443-864-3536 or Mike at 443-864-3194, or send an e-mail to Harbinfarms@comcast.net.

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