New from The Flyer

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35927744196812916712013-05-17T07:12:10.196-04:00New from The FlyerFun things to do. Good things to know. For families in the Baltimore-Towson area.KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4928125TheForgeFlyerhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-36897634266585301092013-05-16T22:09:00.000-04:002013-05-17T07:12:10.206-04:00BCPS suggests tearing down Rodgers Forge Elementary and building new school on fields

Here is the Sun's recap about last night's BCPS meeting seeking "community input" about overcrowding and redistricting in which the only proposal from officials was tearing down RFES and building a larger school on the fields. Read the story here. I'm told the crowd was mostly parents from Stoneleigh, West Towson and Hampton, with just a few RFES parents in attendance. Maybe someone will

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-76579188618285031652013-05-16T07:45:00.004-04:002013-05-16T07:45:53.181-04:00Rodgers Forge and Gaywood holding community-wide yard sales this Saturday

Gaywood Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 18th 8am-1pm 200 blocks Blenheim & Gaywood Roads AND 6400 block Blenheim Road and Many Rodgers Forge families will also be having yard sales on May 18 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Here are the addresses of those having sales (hey, even if you're not on the list but live near someone who is, why not put out some stuff to sell?): 303 Hopkins,

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-75308370970987055792013-05-16T07:31:00.001-04:002013-05-16T07:31:19.203-04:00Reminder: important meeting about school redistricting and overcrowding tonight

There might not be a lot of opportunities to hear first-hand what plans might be -- and to ask questions and share your thoughts. This will be an important meeting. Via Towson Families United: Details on a meeting you must attend: On Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 5:30 pm at Carver High School, BCPS will be holding a community forum to discuss possible scenarios and receive community feedback

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-50391237249350903462013-05-16T07:27:00.005-04:002013-05-16T07:27:59.185-04:00Charm bracelet owner found

So glad this story had a happy ending.

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-84404144639912707022013-05-13T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-13T06:00:09.563-04:00Spring Carnival at St. Pius X

"St. Pius X Church and School will be holding their Spring Carnival on Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19. Come and enjoy all of the fun! Lots of things for the whole family: Carnival Rides, Kids Games, Moonbounce, Inflatable Slide , Silent Auction, Many types of delicious food, craft vendors, and used books, clothing and collectibles. RIDE WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE ! Watch the Preakness

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-62179828405583954062013-05-10T19:13:00.001-04:002013-05-16T07:25:24.331-04:00Is this your charm bracelet?

From a kind Baltimorean: "This bracelet was found at the NW corner of Pinehurst and Gittings. If you are the owner and can describe the engraved names/dates on each charm, please email me at the above address. Only genuine responses, please. I would like to return it to its rightful owner for Mother's Day. Thanks."

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-56696291172585138292013-05-08T18:58:00.001-04:002013-05-08T18:58:35.892-04:00Important BCPS meeting about redistricting and overcrowding

Via Towson Families United: Details on a meeting you must attend: On Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 5:30 pm at Carver High School, BCPS will be holding a community forum to discuss possible scenarios and receive community feedback on the creation of an additional 700 elementary school seats in the Towson Area. These seats are in addition to the planned Mays Chapel Elementary School. IT IS

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-52096397745965074202013-05-07T10:30:00.000-04:002013-05-07T10:30:03.162-04:00CSA could be coming to Rodgers Forge

(Random CSA shot; not from Big White Barn) "Big White Barn, a family-run CSA located in Frederick, Maryland, would like to make Rodgers Forge a 'drop' location. They would deliver fresh, locally and naturally grown seasonal produce to our neighborhood at one location. If you're interested in purchasing a (weekly) full share, (weekly) half share, or or bi-weekly full share, send me an email. We

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-916754072353865872013-05-06T19:35:00.002-04:002013-05-06T19:35:19.407-04:00Children of the World Co-op invites you to play

Registration is underway for our 10-week summer session - June 3rd through August 9th. Our morning cooperative playgroup is an ideal program for American and international families with their children ages 1-4. Toys, crafts, singing, snack time, indoor/outdoor play (with sprinkler fun in the summer months!). We meet in the Undercroft of the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation, corner of St.

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-33404057929920364452013-05-06T19:30:00.004-04:002013-05-06T19:30:40.970-04:00Rodgers Forge's Dumpster Day is Saturday

Dumpster Day is Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon in front of RFES. We will be accepting household waste, yard waste, metals recycling. The Loading Dock will also be there for any usable building materials or working appliances. Amvets will also be on hand for donations. Electronics (working or not) will be accepted for recycling; if you can plug it in or if it runs on batteries, it can be

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-33463259356788531572013-05-06T06:30:00.000-04:002013-05-06T06:30:05.841-04:00Stoneleigh 5K will honor Louis Lowenthal

The Stoneleigh Community Association is hosting its 13th annual 5K Fun Run/1-mile walk, better known as the Stoneleigh Stampede, on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. This year, half of the proceeds will be donated in honor of Louis Lowenthal to the Towson High Boosters. Louis Lowenthal died tragically on October 31, 2012 at the age of fourteen. He attended Dumbarton Middle School and he

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-11982615569972122792013-05-06T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-06T06:00:18.083-04:00Invitation to participate in Rodgers Forge yard sale

From Dora Jacobs: There will be a multi-family yard sale in Rodgers Forge on May 18th starting at 8:00 a.m. So far 16 households in Rodgers Forge are going to be holding yard sales that Saturday, and if you would like to be added to the list, please drop me a line at dorajacobs(at)hotmail(dot)com. I will be advertising the addresses of those who are participating starting next week. We have

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-45339932804069609912013-05-02T22:29:00.005-04:002013-05-02T22:31:59.599-04:00Baltimore County Big Trees Sale

From Tree Rodgers Forge: In our continued effort to preserve the tree canopy of Rodgers Forge, Tree Rodgers Forge is excited to share a great opportunity that will help maintain our neighborhood’s beauty and quality of life. Each spring and fall, Baltimore County hosts the Big Trees Sale, featuring a selection of 150 to 200 trees representing 10 to 15 different native species. Many Big Trees

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-31937923113066603252013-05-02T22:19:00.001-04:002013-05-02T22:21:42.165-04:00Do you know this dog?

Hi Kris. I found this cutie while taking my kids to school. Near Lanark and Stevenson. No tags. Didn't want him to get hit so I've taken him home until his owner is found. Can you help me get the word out?

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-75032900107031133622013-04-30T11:24:00.004-04:002013-04-30T11:24:57.730-04:00BCPS changes date of last day of school

Baltimore County Public Schools says: "The school year for Baltimore County’s public school students will end on Friday, June 14, 2013, instead of the originally scheduled end date of Tuesday, June 18." http://www.bcps.org/news/articles/article3220.html

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-72409857258849275812013-04-25T21:35:00.003-04:002013-04-25T21:35:53.416-04:00Y Healthy Kids Day this Saturday

http://ymaryland.org/y-healthy-kids-day

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-58867914843863773942013-04-24T11:44:00.002-04:002013-04-24T11:44:41.812-04:00$60 million development coming to York Road at Towsontown Blvd

Apartments and retail. Read about it in the Sun.

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-42459159953822666972013-04-17T10:29:00.003-04:002013-04-17T10:29:56.662-04:00March for the Animals is this Sunday

Get your walking shoes and your leash ready -- the Maryland SPCA is hosting its 18th March for the Animals, which promises great fun for humans and their dogs. The 1.5-mile walk and festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday, April 21, at Druid Hill Park to helps raise funds to provide care, shelter, spay/neuter services, and medication for adoptable pets. Read more: http

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-44049861559751874502013-04-16T21:42:00.001-04:002013-04-16T21:42:56.911-04:00Yard sale on Hopkins Road this Saturday

318 Hopkins Road Saturday, April 20th 8am-11am Children's toys and books (ages 3-9), special-interest items include a Leapster, wooden guitar, trucks of all models and sizes, puzzles, games and more!

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-69602452023363190922013-04-16T09:49:00.003-04:002013-04-16T09:49:33.131-04:00Towson preschool teacher injured in Boston explosion

Read about it here.

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-75953747841848813232013-04-15T12:30:00.000-04:002013-04-15T12:30:02.263-04:00Dumbarton Middle School to get air conditioning under county exec's new budget

Read about it in The Baltimore Sun.

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-51560288506601903762013-04-15T06:00:00.000-04:002013-04-15T06:00:04.885-04:00Domino Days at the Science Center

Fun is falling into place at Domino Days, the Maryland Science Center’s annual tilting and toppling extravaganza, taking place Saturday, April 20, from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Visitors will watch world-renowned domino topple expert Scott Suko, along with a team of local engineering volunteers, create a massive domino tumble throughout the Maryland Science Center’s Legg Mason

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-18438448580316586052013-04-11T22:32:00.001-04:002013-04-11T22:32:07.135-04:00Stoneleigh community yard sale this Saturday

The annual Stoneleigh Spring Yard Sale will be Saturday, April 13, from 9-12. The rain date is Sunday, April 14. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/gms/3735857766.html

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-26026753015642330402013-04-10T12:49:00.003-04:002013-04-10T12:49:36.056-04:00Hopkins homeowner's landing approved by county Board of Appeals

The Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli reports: "After a year and a half of appeals and back-and-forth county administrative decisions, a contentious battle over a back porch in Rodgers Forge appears to be over." Read the story here. You can also read the court's full ruling here, and a recap of the hearing at which the Rodgers Forge board testified here.

KrisH.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042314097861745172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592774419681291671.post-56939615184083216212013-04-09T00:19:00.000-04:002013-04-09T00:19:05.329-04:00Baltimore County schools closing three hours early on Friday

Just a friendly reminder. In case you forgot. Or don't remember ever knowing it in the first place. Like me. http://www.bcps.org/calendars/

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