3.14159… The number Pi goes on forever. In fact, we have only discovered the first five trillion digits of it. Something you didn’t know about Pi: it has a day when it is celebrated! Every March 14, high schools across the country celebrate Pi Day with pies and learn fun facts about the number Pi. [...]
As a Junior and Senior in high school meeting with college guidance counselors, consulting with your parents, visiting various colleges and universities of your choosing, is an exciting time in your life and your parents lives. The last two years of high school at Jemicy Upper School, for Zach has been just that, he is [...]
Though winter still has several weeks to potentially blanket the area with snow, registration is underway for summer activities at Glen Mar United Methodist in Ellicott City. Yes, the time to nip summer boredom in the bud is now. Camp Glen Mar is available to little ones who will be 4 years old by June [...]
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 [...]
