West Friendship Author Reveals Secret of St. Nicholas This Saturday

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: November 13, 2008

The holiday church, school and community bazaars have begun. And not a moment too soon for busy West Friendship author Ellen Nibali who is making the book signing circuit with her, fresh from the press, glossy holiday children’s book.

Ellen’s new book, “The Secret of St. Nicholas,” has already wowed her neighbors and friends during a book launch party held in West Friendship in late October.

The book, destined to be a holiday classic, is a delightful and heartwarming story which reveals the legend of St. Nicholas in a beautiful way. Good deeds and humility are key to the story which is embellished with illustrations both lush and whimsical. A wonderful tale to be read by parents or grandparents to little ones, the book is both bright and uplifting and peppered with a dash of intrigue.

Nibali has been thrilled by the positive response to her new book. She will sign copies of the book during the Glenelg High School Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go to Ellen’s Web site at www.secretofstnicholas.com, to order the book, to learn about future local book signing events and to garner the answers to some intriguing questions about the St. Nicholas story as well.

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Music is in the Air This Sunday

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: November 13, 2008

The Glenelg United Methodist Church will host a special benefit concert Sunday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. in support of the Mid Atlantic Spinal Cord Injury Fund.

The free concert which will feature world renowned concert pianists Saar Ahuvia and Stephanie Kai-Win Ho, along with trumpeters Vince DiMartino and Doug Burian and organist Richard Cartwright, is being held to honor and raise funds for Nick Antlitz, a local youth and Glenelg United Methodist Church member, who was injured in an accident in July of 2008.

Glenelg United Methodist has a glorious music department and a history of music performance. Last summer the church welcomed members of the Chapel Hill choir for a performance of “Godspell.”

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Big Red Zone Offers One-Stop Shopping

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: November 6, 2008

Glenelg High School, home of the Gladiators, can now boast of its very own school store. Dubbed “The Big Red Zone,” the school store offers Glenelg High School spirit garb, along with school supplies and sundries. The school store staff has teamed up with Glenelg High’s DECA marketing student members to run the shop during school hours as well as during after school functions. This year the DECA members will offer holiday wrapping for customers.

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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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