"Gotta move. Gotta dance." That was the mantra of local businessman Matt Eyre and his lovely wife, Alison, who along with three other couples, danced the night away during the "Soiree" annual fundraiser for Howard County Tourism.

Matt and Alison rehearsed for months in anticipation of the "Dancing with the Dazzling Howard County Stars" portion of the evening, which was held June 2 at Belmont Manor, in Elkridge.

Matt is vice president of Eyre Bus Tour and Travel and Alison is an IT recruiter and partner at Strategic Resource Group, in Columbia.

As busy parents, hard working career people and always active civic and community participants, for Matt and Alison, this wasn't work, but loads of fun. For the night of June 2, Matt and Alison could only be described as Fred and Ginger. Congratulations.

Thank you Everyone. Those were the words of Marcie Barnard of The Pink Cabbage on Triadelphia Road. Marcie was thrilled and grateful for the participation of dozens of folks who helped make the Pink Cabbage's Strawberry Days such a success.

The antique and collectibles consortium known as the Pink Cabbage, held an all day flea market May 31 with the aim of raising money for the American Cancer Society.

At day's end, when all was tallied, Marcie was pleased to announce a sum of $1,500 which was earned for the American Cancer Society. Not only that, said Marcie, "Everyone had a great time."

The Hare Raisers 4-H Club held its 29th rabbit show at the Howard County fairgrounds during the Memorial Day weekend.

The large Sheep and Goat building was the new setting for the show, with a state of the art sound system which made for smooth running. Nine families including the Bodines, the Clarks, the Kerrs, the Flesters, the Handlers, the Jennings, the Nicolsons, the Splitters and the Trouts, assisted Dr. Wendy Feaga, the Hare Raisers 4-H leader.

All counted for, there were more than 22 club members, parents and leaders participating. More than 300 rabbits were entered in the first of two shows, with 309 rabbits entered in the second show. More than 60 exhibitors came from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Another successful show for this hard working local 4-H club.

Parents of kindergarten students at West Friendship Elementary are invited to attend the Kindergarten Ending Program June 12 at 9:45 a.m. On June 15, parents of fifth-grade West Friendship students are similarly invited to attend the fifth-grade promotion ceremony.

Glenn Harbin, who runs the Snow Ball Stand at the circle of Triadelphia Road and Ten Oaks Road, says that he and his crew are up and running. This year the "little white trailer" is serving up not just snowballs, smoothies and fruity shakes for the community, but poochie balls for the thirsty pets in the neighborhood.

The annual Native American Pow Wow will be in West Friendship Thursday and Friday, June 11 and 12 at the Howard County fairgrounds. This festival Native American singing and dancing, crafts and foods, story telling, face painting, pony rides and a host of family activities.

The festival is set for June 11, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and June 12, noon to 6 p.m. The Pow Wow will be held rain or shine. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for children.

Other weekend activities at West Friendship's Howard County Fairgrounds include a specialty tool auction Thursday, June 11 at 5 p.m. Auctioneer Ellen Kilby, of Allen T. Hill and Associates, promises tables full of antique and primitive tools.

Are invasive plants taking over your yard and gardens? Come out to the Howard County Conservancy Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. when gardener Christa Partain will lead participants in a "Wonder Walk."

The morning session will focus on invasive plants in the garden, what to watch out for and what to do to curtail the plants' invasive nature.

The nature walk will be held at Mt. Pleasant Farm, 10520 Old Frederick Road (Route 99) in Woodstock. The program is free. Questions? Need directions? Call 410-465-8877.

Don't forget that the Glenwood Farmers Market is open for business on Saturdays at the Glenwood Library and Community Center parking lot. Fresh produce, garden plants, breads, jams, jellies and local homegrown goodies are in abundance. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club will hold summer camps in late June and early July. These camps will be held at the Living Farm Heritage Museum in West Friendship. If you are interested in learning more about the summer camps, go to the club Web site at www.farmheritage.org.

"Make this summer count," requests Colleen Konstanzer, community outreach coordinator for Neighbor Ride, Inc.

She is hoping that local parents will consider volunteering as neighbor ride drivers this summer season, and in doing so, teach their little ones a bit about volunteer service.

"Our hope is that moms and dads will take advantage of the opportunity to volunteer as drivers, bringing their children along, and making a difference in the community," Konstanzer said. "This is an opportunity to provide a wonderful inter-generational experience for the kids."

Daytime, evening and weekend opportunities are available for adults and families looking for a flexible and rewarding volunteer experience.

Neighbor Ride is a volunteer based nonprofit dedicated to decreasing isolation and improving the quality of life for Howard County's older residents who for a multitude of reasons are unable to drive.

If you would like to participate, call Rosemary Noble at 410-884-7433.

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