http://www.explorehoward.com/ Recent blog posts from Marriottsville/ Sykesville /Woodstock on ExploreHoward.com en-us 2010 The Baltimore Sun Media Group, All Rights Reserved. technical@baltimoresun.com (Technical Help) http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/237/success-in-style-presents-2nd-annual-pink-bag-lunch-sept-17/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/237/success-in-style-presents-2nd-annual-pink-bag-lunch-sept-17/ Success in Style, a nonprofit Howard County organization, announces its 2nd annual Pink Bag Lunch Signature Fashion Show and Networking Event Sep.t. 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40 per person, and proceeds will help aid disadvantaged women seeking employment. The lunch will take place at Maple... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:25:47 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/236/eat-in-at-mrhs-to-show-support-for-healthier-school-lunches/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/236/eat-in-at-mrhs-to-show-support-for-healthier-school-lunches/ If you think back to your youth, what do you remember about school lunches? My memories include lots of tater tots, and packing my lunch as frequently as possible so that I did not have to buy food from the cafeteria. Schools have made an effort to improve their lunches... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:21:45 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/239/come-enjoy-the-sykesville-apple-butter-market-before-it-ends/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/239/come-enjoy-the-sykesville-apple-butter-market-before-it-ends/ Perhaps you were too busy this summer to make it to the Sykesville Apple Butter Market, or maybe you prefer to wait until fall approaches before you think about anything associated with apples. Now, only two more dates remain – Sept. 6 and Oct. 4 – so mark your calendars... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:19:48 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/238/make-a-difference-by-volunteering-for-neighbor-ride/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/238/make-a-difference-by-volunteering-for-neighbor-ride/ Colleen Konstanzer, Community Outreach Coordinator for Neighbor Ride, would like to remind the community that “Back-to-School Time is a Great Time to Make a Difference.” As schedules once more return to normal, consider offering your services as a driver to help the county’s seniors, age 60 and over, maintain their... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:19:26 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/235/howard-county-conservancy-offers-cool-trees-wonder-walk-sept-12/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/235/howard-county-conservancy-offers-cool-trees-wonder-walk-sept-12/ Join Jim Rose Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. for “Cool Trees,” the Howard County Conservancy’s September Wonder Walk. For more information, call 410-465-8877, or go to www.hcconservancy.org. The Conservancy resides on the site of the old Mt. Pleasant Farm, located at 10520 Old Frederick Road/Route 99, in Woodstock.... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:16:24 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/233/community-meets-about-route-32-safety-issues/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/233/community-meets-about-route-32-safety-issues/ On July 30, a large group of concerned neighbors turned out in force to show their support for the “Make Route 32 Safe” cause. This standing-room only crowd filled the training room of the West Friendship Volunteer Fire Station to hear presentations by state and local officials and to voice... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:15:53 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/234/bon-secours-announces-september-events/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/234/bon-secours-announces-september-events/ Bon Secours Spiritual Center begins September with its monthly “Friend’s Day of Prayer” on Sept. 2, from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sister Carol Czyzewski guides the program, which costs $30 and includes lunch. Caregivers once again receive support and comfort during “Care for the Caregiver: A Time of Respite,”... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:15:09 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/230/sweet-simplici-tea-sponsors-md-fundraiser-aug-29/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/230/sweet-simplici-tea-sponsors-md-fundraiser-aug-29/ Sisters Lisa Meyer and Robyn Zumbrun, owners of Sweet Simplici-Tea in Sykesville, invite you to a Fundraiser Tea Aug. 29 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. All proceeds will help send kids with MD to camp. Lisa reports that they still have openings for their 4 p.m. seating, and the... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:54:48 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/225/enchanted-forest-54th-birthday-party-takes-place-aug-15/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/225/enchanted-forest-54th-birthday-party-takes-place-aug-15/ Clark’s Elioak Farm, at 10500 Clarksville Pike, in Ellicott City, invites the community to the Enchanted Forest 54th Birthday Party during the Aug. 15-16 weekend. The event will feature special family activities, face painting, story times, and fairy tale characters. The 2nd Annual Enchanted Forest Employee Reunion also takes place... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:52:50 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/231/final-sykesville-concerts-take-place-aug-14-and-21/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/231/final-sykesville-concerts-take-place-aug-14-and-21/ If you have not yet attended a Sykesville Concert in the Park, mark your calendars now because only two more shows remain. The Sykesville Middle School student group Crossfire performs Friday, Aug. 14, while Baltimore area band Getting to Goodbye performs Aug. 21. The concerts run from 7-9 p.m. at... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:49:07 EST