Each year, on January 1st, people around the world make their resolutions for the New Year. Often these are self-improvement related goals and dreams, such as to lose weight or organize their home. But what if more people resolved to treat their neighbor as a friend, or to help more often in the community? What [...]
Written by Jeff Kurtzman & Tolga Baki The Enlightened Shopper is obsessed with finding the coolest, most unique, and best designed products from companies that give back to a good cause. So go on and make a difference while you shop! Jeff and I have a long history of working together on various projects, but [...]
Annabelle is a favorite visitor among the residents of a local Assisted Living facility. She has brown eyes; brown, black, and white hair; four feet; and stands 13″ tall. Annabelle is a beagle and a registered therapy dog! Annabelle’s calming presence and sweet demeanor puts people right at ease. One resident takes her for a [...]
The Gt Intern/Mentor course at Glenelg High School is a college level program offering practical real world experience to qualified students who exemplify traits such as dedication and responsibility in both their school and community. Those participating design and original research study plan and study off campus with a professional mentor in their chosen field [...]
What do you think of when you hear the word Christmas? Maybe it’s shopping, trees, ornaments, presents, or family. During the holiday season, a big part of a lot of people’s holiday is giving. There are many ways to accomplish this including Toys for Tots, volunteering at soup kitchens, or being a part of one [...]
How did you spend your weekend after Thanksgiving? Did you rush out at midnight in order to get those so called “amazing” Black Friday deals? Or did you spend that time with your family, eating leftovers, or just relaxing? On Friday November 25, 2011, hundreds, if not thousands, of people spent their day rushing to [...]
Glen Mar United Methodist Church will share the glorious news of Jesus’ birth with the community at its fourth annual Walk to Bethlehem Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 at the church, 4701 New Cut Road in Ellicott City. Come anytime between 4 and 8 p.m. and allow about an hour to experience the [...]
Ellie Feaga is a student at Bushy Park Elementary School and the 2011 Little Miss Howard County Farm Bureau. She is already making waves in her community through her charity work. Ellie, now nine years old, held her first bake sale when she was seven and has continued the tradition for the past three years. [...]
With the advent of fall comes the end of one much loved community tradition; the farmer’s market. A farmer’s market is part of the soul of the community, a place where local farmers and craftsmen can come to sell their handmade and locally grown wares, and where people come together on common ground. Farmer’s markets [...]
Written by Jennifer Burke Capturing the holiday season every year for three sparkling days in November, Festival of Trees raises much-needed funds for patient care, research, special education, and community programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute. The event kicks off Friday, Nov. 25, continues through Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27. Held in the Cow [...]
