These trick or treats are truly sweet

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: October 30, 2008

Brad Carpenter, Heather Perry and the membership of Glenelg High School’s Key Club are collecting more than candy this Halloween. In conjunction with UNICEF and the Kiwanis International Foundation, the local Key club members are raising money for the Swazi Children Care Project.

This lifesaving program funds hundreds of neighborhood care centers where orphaned and vulnerable children can receive meals, shelter, medical care, education and protection.

The Key Club members will accept donations during the football game at Glenelg High Friday, Oct. 31, 7 to 9 p.m. Some members will collect donations in our neighborhood during regular trick or treat hours. All money will be sent to UNICEF for donation to the program which aids these high-risk children.

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Flea Market in Sykesville This Sunday

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: October 22, 2008

The last flea market of the year will take place Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sykesville’s famed Apple Butter Factory, located at South Branch Park, just over the bridge in Sykesville.

Kids are encouraged to come in costume for trick or treats from the varied vendors. Crafts, artisan items, flea market vendors, holiday decor gifts and entertainment are on the agenda. Members of the Carroll County Dance Center will perform scenes from the “Nutcracker” at 11:30 a.m. Selected scenes from “Romeo and Juliet” will be performed by the actors of the Shakespeare Factor at 12:30 p.m. and at 1:00 p.m., musical selections by Tapestry Acoustic will fill the air. This family friendly event has become a staple of Sunday “to do” activities.

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Fall Machinery Auction This Weekend

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: October 16, 2008

Need a new golf cart? How about a John Deere tractor? Lumber for the addition? Run, don’t walk, to the Howard County fairgrounds this weekend.

Roy Gregory’s highly anticipated Fall Machinery Auction takes place at the Howard County fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 18 with the gavel falling loud and clear at 9 a.m. sharp. The auction, a signature West Friendship fall event, will include farm machinery, building supplies, trucks, lawn and garden gear, mechanized and motorized items galore and anything on wheels.

Questions on the auction? Call Gregory at 410-489-7200 or go to the Web site at www.gregoryandwarfield.com.

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Warm Up With Coat Drive at Curves

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: October 13, 2008

Tammy Merritt, manager of the Curves exercise salon in Glenelg, always has community service on her mind. Aside from keeping the ladies of western Howard County fit and trim, Tammy’s gym serves as a conduit for her clients to give back to the community. This month the fitness members are collecting coats. The mini gym is loaded with jackets, coats and outerwear, all meant to be sold with profits headed to the American Cancer Society. The “like new” coats and jackets are priced at $5 and $10. Come by Curves and take a look. The sale will be held through Nov. 1 at Curves in the Eyre Ten Oaks Shopping Center on Ten Oaks Road in Glenelg.

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Lakeway Neighbors say, “C’mon Over” For Multi-Family Sale Oct. 4

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: October 3, 2008

The neighbors on Lakeway Drive have rummaged from their root cellars to their attics in an effort to give their own places a clean sweep. A multi-family sale is set for Saturday. Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers Penny Bezdikian and Jody Horner admit, “We’re going full steam ahead.”. Don’t miss the fun on Lakeway Drive just off of Triadelphia Road between Carroll Mill and Folly Quarter.

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