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Wrenching move at Black & Decker
Will merger with Stanley be Towson's loss?
Posted 11/03/09 by Towson Times
Law proposed to require carbon monoxide detectors
Would make installation mandatory at all rental properties
Posted 11/04/09 by Towson Times
County says 'no' to allowing more tenants
Burke Avenue landlord sought additional renters
Posted 11/04/09 by Towson Times
Stimulus cash creating some jobs, but at a price
County firms get $129M, creating or saving 108 jobs
Posted 11/04/09 by Towson Times
just in
Hearing Nov. 10 on bill to ban tanning bed use by minors
Posted 11/06/09 by Towson Times
Veterans Day closings; county schools are open
Posted 11/05/09 by Towson Times, Arbutus Times, Catonsville Times, North County News, Northeast Booster, Northeast Reporter, Owings Mills Times, The Jeffersonian
Law proposed to require carbon monoxide detectors
Posted 11/04/09 by Towson Times
Hit-and-run victim mourned at service
Posted 11/04/09 by Baltimore Messenger
sports
Football: BL remains unbeaten, rallies past St. Paul's
Posted 11/06/09 by Baltimore Messenger, Towson Times
Cross country: Loyola nips Calvert Hall for title
Posted 11/06/09 by North County News, Northeast Booster, Northeast Reporter, Towson Times
Field hockey: Regional champion Hereford continues on mission
Posted 11/05/09 by North County News
Boys soccer: Late-closing Gaels stun Calvert Hall in shootout
Posted 11/05/09 by Arbutus Times, Catonsville Times, North County News, Northeast Booster, Northeast Reporter, Towson Times
entertainment
We've got a baa-aa-aad feeling about 'Goats'
Posted 11/04/09 by Baltimore Messenger
Posted 11/04/09 by Baltimore Messenger
Posted 11/04/09 by Baltimore Messenger
Posted 11/04/09 by Baltimore Messenger
education
Teacher's approach to art just fine with students
Posted 11/05/09 by Catonsville Times
A day for Boys' Latin to remember its fallen heroes
Posted 11/04/09 by Baltimore Messenger
Posted 11/04/09 by Towson Times
Dumbarton students celebrate mural project
Posted 11/04/09 by Towson Times
business
Shop caters to high-end lingerie buyers
Posted 11/04/09 by Baltimore Messenger
Broadmead's residents active in twilight years
Posted 11/04/09 by Towson Times
Employers offered education in hiring interns
Posted 11/04/09 by Catonsville Times, Arbutus Times
Resident receives Noble Patron of Armor Award
Posted 11/04/09 by Catonsville Times
obituaries
Posted 9/30/09 by Owings Mills Times
Carol Lee Tolzman, founder of suicide prevention effort
Posted 9/16/09 by Towson Times
Longtime operator of Catonsville's Jennings Cafe, Omar Jennings Jr., 79
Posted 8/05/09 by Catonsville Times
The Rev. Lawrence Stewart Cameron
Posted 8/01/09 by Towson Times
community
75 trees planted at Bee Tree Preserve
Posted 11/04/09 by North County News
Get your antiques appraised at library in Hereford
Posted 11/04/09 by North County News
Citizens Ambassador focused winning video on global connections
Posted 11/04/09 by Catonsville Times
Pets blessed as family members
Posted 10/28/09 by Northeast Booster, Northeast Reporter
updated blogs
Recent Posts
Instant Communication
Posted: 11/07/09 by Kathy Hudson
Often I think we have too much communication. Too much texting (especially when driving). Too much cell phone communication (especially when driving). Too many blogs....
Pardon the brain cramp
Posted: 11/06/09 by Bryan P. Sears
Sorry for the delay I was out of town yesterday. Here’s the audio from my...
Local foundation is pumped up
Posted: 11/05/09 by Pat van den Beemt
Patrick Meadowcroft is a man of his word. And then some. The owner of the Exxon...
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event guide
This Week's Events
A sampling of seminars, fundraisers and concerts in Baltimore County.
Nov. 6: Showing of the movie "The Horse Boy" benefits the Rose of Sharon Equestrian School Inc., at 7 p.m. at The Charles Theatre, 1711 North Charles St. For tickets, $15, call 410-592-2562 or go to www.roseofsharonschool.org.
Nov. 6, 7 and 8: 38th annual Greek Heritage Fesitval, with Greek food, pastries, music, dancing, performances, silent auction, European marketplace and tours, from 11 a.m. to midnight Nov. 6 and 7, and from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 8, at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 24 West Preston St., Baltimore. 410-727-1831, www.baltimoregreekfestival.com.
Nov. 7, 14, 15, 21 and 22: Shotgun and rifle owners may have their gun sights checked by the Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association at 3400 Northwind Road, Baltimore. On Nov. 7, the sight clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Nov. 15, noon to 3 p.m.; Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Nov. 22, noon to 3 p.m. 410-592-9276.
Nov. 7: Train & Toy Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., admission $4, children under 10 free. Experts will be available for repairs or appraisals, dealers will be available to buy sell or trade new and used trains, at Glyndon Volunteer Fire Department, 4812 Butler Road. 410-833-1262, ext. 2, or 410-833-5732.
Nov. 7: Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church -- 3701 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix, offers "The Spirituality of Beatle George Harrison," presented by Dale Allison, author of "The Love There That's Sleeping: The Art and Spirituality of George Harrison," pitch-in dinner, 6:30 p.m., forum, 7:15-8:45 p.m., free. 410-592-9121.
Nov. 8: Caregiver's mini-conference, with sessions that will include Resources, Strengths and Struggles and Relief and Answers, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Pikesville Senior Center. Free. 410-887-2594.
Nov. 8: Veteran's Day service, 11 a.m. Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Road, Parkville. 410-668-5665.
Nov. 8: Woman's Club of Glyndon sponsoring a dance, with Never Too Late, from Carroll Lutheran Village, 3-5 p.m. at Oregon Ridge Lodge. Tickets only in advance, $12. 410-833-7363.
Nov. 9: AMIT Sarah Ribakow/Tikvah Chapter's annual donor luncheon honoring Doris Harris, noon, Royal Kosher Restaurant, 7002 Reisterstown Road. Entertainment by Reisterstown Senior Songbirds, speaker is Dr. Phyllis Horwitz, daughter of Doris Harris. Members, $70, nonmembers and guests, $36. baltdcamit@aol.com.
Nov. 9: HZ Cares meeting on "How our Child Hid her Addiction, 7 to 9 p.m. at Hereford High School Library, 17301 York Road
Parkton. hzcares@yahoo.com.
Nov. 10: Lt. Glen Wiedeck, of the Regional Auto Theft Unit, and Capt. Mike Balog, White Marsh Precinct commander, are guest speakers at the White Marsh Police and Community Relations Council, 7 p.m. at White Marsh Precinct, 8220 Perry Hall Blvd., White Marsh. 410-866-6444.
Nov. 11: Open House at St. Joseph School, a pre-kindergarten to 8th grade Catholic school, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. School is at 8416 Belair Road, Fullerton. 410-256-8026 for appointment, www.stjoewschool.org for more information.
Nov. 12: Vocal Motion Six, an a capella group from Namibia, will give a free concert at 7 p.m. McDonogh School's Ceres M. Horn Theatre, in Owings Mills. 410-998-3534.
Nov. 13 and 14: An Enchanted Christmas, the 63rd annual Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 13 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 14, at Saint Michael the Archangel Lutheran Church, 10 Willow Ave., in Overlea.
Nov. 14: Roller skating fundraiser to benefit Upperco transplant patient Kailah Smith-Huntington, 7 to 10 p.m., Sportsmans Hall, 15500 Hanover Pike. Admission, $7.50 plus $3 for skate rental, spectators, $5.
Nov. 14: Jazz artist Sean Lane will perform at Cafe Teva from 8 to 11 p.m. at Rosenbloom Jewish Community Center, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., in Owings Mills. Cover charge, $5.
Nov. 14: Texas Hold'em Tournament to benefit the American Legion Family Post 256, doors open at 5 p.m.; play begins at 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 256, York Road, Parkton. Cash bar/food will be available. Cost, $40. All players must be 21 years ols. 410-357-5462 or 410-459-0559 or 717-227-9479.
Nov. 14: Shrewsbury Christian Academy plans its 5th annual Dinner and Auction, at 6 p.m., at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church's Parish Hall in New Freedom, PA. Tickets, $22 at www.scaonline.org or 717-235-5763.
Nov. 14: Boy Scout Troop 124 to hold annual indoor flea market, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, Carney.
Nov. 14: Turkey and ham dinner and bazaar, 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Perry Hall United Methodist Church, 9515 Belair Road, Perry Halll. Prepaid tickets, adults $11; children 6 to 12, $7; children younger than 6, free; seniors, $10. Tickets at the door, $1 more. 410-256-6479.
Nov. 14: Art auction, sponsored by Hereford Volunteer Fire Company and Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, preview 6 p.m., auction 7 p.m. Admission, $10 per person, $15 per couple by Nov. 7 or $15 per person, $20 per couple at the door. 410-357-0470 or 443-286-5316.
Nov. 15: All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, held by Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul The Great Council #13859, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Hall, 10003 Bird River Road,. Tickets, adults, $7; children 6 to 12, $4; children younger than 6, free. 410-686-3085.
Nov. 18: Stories from Compassionate Listening Project, hosted by Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County, 7-9 p.m. at Bykota Senior Center, 611 Central Ave., Towson. RSVP required at 410-633-7070 or speaks@crcbaltimorecounty.org. $5 suggested donation.
Nov. 18: Newcomers Club of Northern Baltimore, with speaker Sandra Magsamen, artist and art therapist, 11:30 a.m. at Towson Golf and Country Club, 12801 Stone Hill Road, Phoenix. Reservations, 410-296-4070 or baltimorenewcomers@yahoo.com.
Nov.18: Take an armchair tour of the beautiful mountains of Western Maryland with Loren Lustig, of the Carroll County Department of REcreation and parks, 10:30 a.m. at Overlea-Fullerton Senior Center, 4314 Fullerton Ave. 410-887-5220.
Nov. 18: United Ladies Democratic Club sponsors a bus trip to Harrington Casino, leaving the American Legion on Seling Ave., in Rosedale, at 8 a.m., and returning at 4:30 p.m. Cost, $30. Trip includes free buffet and $15 slot play. 410-931-0666.
Nov. 18: A special meeting of The Alumni Association of Franklin High School, open to all alumni, family and friends, will be held in the library of Franklin High School at 7 p.m. alumnifhs@gmail.com.
Nov. 19: Western Day includs chuck wagon-style chili and square dance with caller Gene Fitta, noon to 2 p.m., at Overlea-Fullerton Senior Center, 4314 Fullerton Ave. 410-887-5229.
Nov. 19: RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium, 1102 Russell St., Baltimore.