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. technical@explorehoward.com (Technical Help) http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/94/neighbor-ride-needs-volunteers-for-the-new-year/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/94/neighbor-ride-needs-volunteers-for-the-new-year/ ‘Top 10’ lists abound at the turn of each year, and not surprisingly, even New Year’s Resolutions receive a ranking. Many of the Top 10 resolutions remain consistent each year and center around self-improvement, such as losing weight or quitting smoking. However, altruism also makes the cut. If your goal... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:59:42 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/88/chapelgate-presbyterian-hosts-shelter-for-homeless-dec-23-29/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/88/chapelgate-presbyterian-hosts-shelter-for-homeless-dec-23-29/ Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, in partnership with Grassroots in Columbia, will host the Cold Weather Shelter for the homeless of Howard County during Christmas week, Dec. 23-29. This endeavor requires volunteers to drive, serve food, wash laundry, and the like. If you can help or would like more information, go to... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:06:45 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/87/area-churches-welcome-christmas-eve-worshippers/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/87/area-churches-welcome-christmas-eve-worshippers/ Our area churches open their doors in welcome this Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. St. James United Methodist, at 12470 Old Frederick Road (Route 99) in Marriottsville, offers a 6 p.m. family service and a 9:30 p.m. candlelight service of lessons and carols. West Liberty United Methodist, 2000 Sand Hill Road... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:06:29 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/89/friskys-wildlife-sanctuary-needs-holiday-help/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/89/friskys-wildlife-sanctuary-needs-holiday-help/ Colleen Layton, founder of Frisky’s Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary, asks that you remember our furred and feathered friends this holiday season. Frisky’s rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife for release into the wild, provides a lifetime residence for exotic animals that cannot be released, and helps locate adoptive homes for domestic... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:27:22 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/91/wfes-and-does-band-students-recognized/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/91/wfes-and-does-band-students-recognized/ Amy Bejm, band director for both West Friendship Elementary School and Dayton Oaks Elementary School, would like to congratulate her hard-working Musicians of the Month for December. WFES students receiving this honor are Trey Conroy, Marc Davidson, Grace Ellrich, Grant Felch, Joseph Naidu, Eve Neal, Samuel Running, Benjamin Skopic, Katie... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:22:25 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/92/mt-view-students-accepted-into-jr-all-state-and-honors-bands/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/92/mt-view-students-accepted-into-jr-all-state-and-honors-bands/ Mt. View Middle School band director, Shelly Williams, proudly announces that French horn player Anna Rimlinger has earned acceptance into the Junior All-State Band, and tuba player Ku Min Kim has been selected as an alternate. Newly accepted members of the Honors Band include flutist Gloria Nam, bassoonist Emily Ingalls,... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:22:12 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/86/local-schools-benefit-from-christmas-tree-sales/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/86/local-schools-benefit-from-christmas-tree-sales/ Harbin Farms, which lies at the corner of Route 99 and Bethany Lane, will donate money to several area schools for every Christmas tree sold to the schools’ supporters. Marriotts Ridge High and Mt. View Middle schools are among the lucky recipients, so remember to mention the school of your... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:30:50 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/83/st-james-united-methodist-invites-community-to-christmas-events/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/83/st-james-united-methodist-invites-community-to-christmas-events/ St. James United Methodist Church invites the community to attend two upcoming Christmas events. On Sunday, Dec. 14, join in some good old-fashioned Christmas caroling and help spread holiday cheer to friends and neighbors! Because of the distance between homes and neighborhoods in this neck of the woods, carolers will... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:29:52 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/82/friendship-baptist-church-stages-christmas-musical-dec-13-14/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/82/friendship-baptist-church-stages-christmas-musical-dec-13-14/ The Worship Arts Ministry at Friendship Baptist Church announces a free Christmas musical entitled, “Tonight, Heaven Touches Earth.” Performance dates are Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Contact church secretary, Paula Berry, at 410-442-5506 with any questions or go to www.fbcmd.org for more information about... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:05:47 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/84/santa-and-fire-department-visit-neighborhoods-dec-14-21/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/marriottsville-sykesville-woodstock/84/santa-and-fire-department-visit-neighborhoods-dec-14-21/ If you hear loud sirens this month, they may be cause for excitement rather than concern. Santa Claus and his friends at the West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department plan to visit area neighborhoods from 7-9 p.m. every evening between Dec. 14 and 21, barring emergencies or inclement weather. Their routes... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:05:05 EST