Inmates or Intimates? As marriage partners, which are you? A marriage enrichment weekend will be presented by Mike and Brenda Aufderhar on Valentine's Day weekend, the best and most appropriate weekend of the year for a couples' retreat, and will help identify the differences between being inmates or intimates.

The program, jointly sponsored by Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church and Triadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church, is designed for those who feel trapped in marriage as well as those who are just stuck in small areas.

Marriage should be an experience where husband and wife find acceptance, love, fulfillment, romance and excitement. It should be the most intimate relationship we have. Whether you are in a first marriage, remarriage or blended family, you will find the time well-spent.

Mike and Brenda have worked as a team for more than 23 years teaching marriage, parenting and relational issues for international conferences and have hosted weekly radio programs.

Most couples who attend a marriage enrichment weekend believe their marriage isn't bad, but it could be better. The goal of the weekend is to help you reach your full potential as a married couple.

The retreat will be held at the BWI Comfort Inn Conference Center. Check-in is Feb. 13, 2009, and out is Feb. 14. Participants can reserve a room for Saturday night at the group rate. This weekend is for adults only. It's a special time exclusively for you and your spouse without any children. The early registration fee is $295. It will be $330 after Dec. 12. Don't delay. Space is limited. Call Peggy Lee for questions and registration information at 301-317-5428 or 301-801-2344.

Pet-Palooza and Pet Parade is scheduled for this Saturday at Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church next to River Hill Shopping center from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be contests, a photo booth, face painting, popcorn, a moonbounce, a bake sale, exhibits and games.

All are welcome to bring a pet or just come enjoy the pets of others. There will be a blessing of the animals before the parade. Funds collected will go to 2009 youth mission trips.

Now is a good time to mark your calendar for the annual oyster and ham supper at Linden-Linthicum scheduled for Nov. 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. More details will be coming.

River Hill High School is proud to announce the names of seven students recently named national merit semifinalists. The outstanding students are: Chelsea Anderson, Robert Bostick, Irene Chen, Tarub Mabud, Katheryn Powell, Jay Topiwala and David Young. Congratulations and best wishes as you continue your education.

The Mighty Marching Hawks band at RHHS appreciates community support and is proud to be seen wearing the new custom-designed "Electric Blue and Black" with gold accents uniforms as they perform.

The spiffy new attire debuted on Sept 12. You can see them in uniform Oct. 4 at the Marine Corps Marching Band Invitational at the Naval Academy, in Annapolis.

Clarksville Elementary reports 28 students have successfully completed the 2008 Howard County Public Library Summer Reading Club, "Catch the Reading Bug." Way to go, kids.

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