http://www.explorehoward.com/ Recent blog posts from Elkridge on ExploreHoward.com en-us 2010 The Baltimore Sun Media Group, All Rights Reserved. technical@baltimoresun.com (Technical Help) http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/206/kristin-harvey-new-elkridge-columnist/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/206/kristin-harvey-new-elkridge-columnist/ Kristin Lehr Harvey has taken over for Susan Lavin as the new Elkridge neighborhood columnist. Kristin grew up in and has lived in the Elkridge community all of her life. In 1984, she was voted Little Miss Elkridge and from then on, she knew it was a place she wanted... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:10:54 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/204/max-balter-reclaims-the-tennis-championship/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/204/max-balter-reclaims-the-tennis-championship/ Each year, all the middle schools in Howard County compete in the Lacy Memorial Tennis Tournament.  This year it was held at River Hill High School in the middle of May.  Elkridge Landing Middle School was well represented by seventh-graders Ajay Chatim, Jay Pancholi and Max Balter. Ajay and Jay... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:19:20 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/203/elkridge-hurricanes-win-walk-the-plank-tournament/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/203/elkridge-hurricanes-win-walk-the-plank-tournament/ The Elkridge Hurricane 10U baseball team won the "Walk the Plank" tournament during the Memorial Day weekend in Olney.  The Hurricanes won five games in a row, giving up only 13 runs during the tournament.  In the final game, the 'Canes defeated the host Olney Buccaneers by a final score... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:55:33 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/205/deep-run-students-with-an-imaginary-100000/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/205/deep-run-students-with-an-imaginary-100000/ Students from Deep Run Elementary School earned a second place finish in the spring session of Maryland/DC Stock Market Game™ competition, organized by the Maryland Council on Economic Education. Congratulations to team members, Chi Chi Adigwe and Leon Nguyen, who started with an imaginary $100,000 and over a ten-week period... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:54:53 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/200/spelling-success-without-spell-check/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/200/spelling-success-without-spell-check/ St. Augustine School, in Elkridge, is very pleased to announce the success of the school’s 2009 Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Laura Arvin, the overall winner from grades 4-6!  She will go on to compete in the Archdiocesan competition. The other winners include: Taylor Swenski , first runner-up, James Peyla, grade... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:18:13 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/202/want-to-be-the-new-elkridge-columnist/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/202/want-to-be-the-new-elkridge-columnist/ If you would like to write the weekly Elkridge neighborhood column and blogs, please contact Sean Wallace at swallace@patuxent.com. It’s been a  pleasure highlighting the wonderful neighbors of Elkridge. I truly enjoyed sharing the amazing accomplishments of community members these past few years. I thank you for giving me the... Mon, 18 May 2009 14:15:02 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/199/living-legacy-for-bill-ferguson-at-rockburn-elementary-friday-may-15/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/199/living-legacy-for-bill-ferguson-at-rockburn-elementary-friday-may-15/ On Friday, May 15, there will be a tree planting ceremony at Rockburn Elementary School in memory of Bill Ferguson, who was a fifth-grade teacher at the school for 16 years. His family donated a tree to honor Bill's wishes to leave a living legacy at Rockburn in his memory.... Wed, 13 May 2009 07:33:30 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/198/luau-youth-dance-may-16-at-elkridge-firehouse/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/198/luau-youth-dance-may-16-at-elkridge-firehouse/ The Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department's Junior Firefighters will sponsor a Luau Youth Dance for ages 9-15, Saturday, May 16, 7 to 10 p.m., at the firehouse on Old Washington Boulevard. Tickets are available at the door only for $8 each. For more information, call 410-761-6633, Option 5, or check out... Mon, 11 May 2009 11:26:41 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/197/geca-taking-nominations-for-officers-and-directors/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/197/geca-taking-nominations-for-officers-and-directors/ The Greater Elkridge Community Association annual elections will be held at the next open meeting, May 28 at 7:30 p.m., at the Norbel School. The GECA nominating committee is taking nominations for officers and area directors. Open officer positions are: president, recording secretary, and corresponding secretary. There are also a... Mon, 11 May 2009 11:25:10 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/193/bus-trip-to-new-york-city-may-16/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/elkridge/193/bus-trip-to-new-york-city-may-16/ The Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department is planning a bus trip to New York May 16.  The bus will leave Elkridge Elementary School at 6 a.m. and return at 10 p.m.  Everyone is invited for $45 per person, until all the seats are filled. Spring in New York City is beautiful! ... Sun, 03 May 2009 11:45:08 EST