http://www.explorehoward.com/ Recent blog posts from Marriottsville/ Sykesville /Woodstock on ExploreHoward.com en-us 2009 The Baltimore Sun Media Group, All Rights Reserved. smekosh@baltimoresun.com (Technical Help) http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/209/family-fun-day-festival-july-18/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/209/family-fun-day-festival-july-18/ Sykesville’s Family Fun Day Festival takes place at Millard Cooper Park from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 18. The event includes music and entertainment, food, crafts, pony rides, clowns, a petting zoo, carnival games, inflatables and moon bounces, hair and face painting, a car show, and a karaoke competition.... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:13:28 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/211/marriotts-ridge-area-athletes-go-unbeaten-in-rec-league/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/211/marriotts-ridge-area-athletes-go-unbeaten-in-rec-league/ Congratulations to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish girls’ lacrosse team! This junior division (age 13-14) recreational league team, composed primarily of students in the Marriotts Ridge High School district, reigned undefeated during regular season and playoffs. Coach Brian Stephens credits the girls’ responsiveness to himself and the two assistant coaches,... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:13:11 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/210/learn-more-about-sykesville-during-history-tea-july-12/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/210/learn-more-about-sykesville-during-history-tea-july-12/ Sisters Robyn Zumbrun and Lisa Meyer, owners of Sweet Simplici-Tea tearoom, invite you to learn more about Sykesville during their History Tea celebration July 12 at noon (with a 2 p.m. seating if demand necessitates). The event begins with a Royal Tea and concludes with a walking tour of the... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:21:50 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/207/bon-secours-announces-july-events/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/207/bon-secours-announces-july-events/ Joanne Abalos, Information and Guest Services Coordinator for Bon Secours Spiritual Center, announces three upcoming events. On July 10, join fellow job seekers and career changers from 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. in the first “Keep the Spirit Up” workshop. Dr. Thomas E. Little, the Center’s Executive Director, and Sharon... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:18:53 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/204/drude-family-shares-good-news/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/204/drude-family-shares-good-news/ Ellicott City resident Beth Drude reports much to celebrate in her household. Not only has oldest child, Danny, returned from college to resume his role as Head Dive Coach at Forest Hill Swim & Tennis Club, but daughter Laura has graduated from Marriotts Ridge High School and now joins her... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:10:02 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/205/howard-county-conservancy-announces-july-events/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/205/howard-county-conservancy-announces-july-events/ The Howard County Conservancy offers several fun events this month. On July 11 at 10 a.m., join Kathy Grall for a free Wonder Walk as she talks about “What’s the Buzz? Blooms, Bees, and Bug Pollinators.” Observe different pollinators at work on wild milkweed flowers and learn why some perform... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:31:43 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/199/local-churches-invite-community-to-participate-in-vbs/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/199/local-churches-invite-community-to-participate-in-vbs/ Once the first thrill of summer vacation dissipates, parents often hear the dreaded whine, “There’s nothing to do!” Our local churches offer a sure-fire boredom-buster in the form of Vacation Bible School. Friendship Baptist invites children and teens to participate in Truth Trek, an archaeological expedition to discover God. Adults,... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:01:14 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/201/st-james-hosts-community-coffee-house-june-26/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/201/st-james-hosts-community-coffee-house-june-26/ St. James United Methodist Church, at 12470 Old Frederick Road (Route 99) in Marriottsville, invites the community to attend a coffee house Friday, June 26 from 7-9 p.m. The evening is free of charge and includes coffee, tea and live music. Call the church at 410-442-2020 for more information.... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:47:21 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/202/bon-secours-hosts-fathers-day-cookout-june-21/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/202/bon-secours-hosts-fathers-day-cookout-june-21/ Celebrate Father's Day this weekend in the beautiful setting of Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road in Marriottsville. BSSC invites all dads and families to attend a Father's Day Cookout on June 21, from noon - 2 p.m. The meal includes barbecue pork, ribs, sirloin burgers, kielbasa with peppers... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:00:22 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/198/mrhs-and-rhhs-present-blithe-spirit-june-25-27/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/198/mrhs-and-rhhs-present-blithe-spirit-june-25-27/ How reassuring to know that one can venture out into the world and yet still return to the security and familiarity of home. The River Hill High School Theater Arts Department thus presents its 2nd annual performance of the You Can Always Come Home Players. The group appears this year... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:32:03 EST