Month: August 2025

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

Kids are not always in the mix when a new business holds its Grand Opening. However, we spotted a number of children and teens at the August 14th opening of iCode Severna Park in the Benfield Village Shopping Center. Because iCode offers a comprehensive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education program for children, they came along with parents looking into the classes and camps offered by the company.

As with any Grand Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting conducted by the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce, the event drew people from the local business community.

Chamber CEO Liz League, who oversaw the festivities, started things off with the offering of citations to iCode owners Mark and Sandra Sellers from a significant number of state, county and community organizations. They included citations from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman’s office, the Anne Arundel County Council, Maryland House of Delegates member LaToya Nkongolo and fellow District 31 members Nicholaus Kipke and Brian Chisholm, Maryland State Delegate for District 33 Heather Bagnall, and one presented by Macaroni Kid’s Laura McElwain Colquhoun on behalf of the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation.

Things then moved along quickly, and the aforementioned ribbon cutting seen in the opening photo took place. Then Mark Sellers said a prayer and invited attendees to mingle, browse a table of literature on various programs being offered, or adjourn to the attractive glass-enclosed space where a buffet awaited them.

Initially, most folks chose to mingle. LaToya Nkongolo caught up with Sandra Sellers to congratulate her on the Grand Opening. We caught up to League for a chat during which she mentioned that Chamber members generally seem pleased that iCode has brought cutting edge technology training to Severna Park.

We also had an opportunity to talk with Mark Sellers who credited his wife Sandra for coming up with the idea to start iCode Severna Park.

“Sandra had always wanted to do something involving teaching kids in a way where we’d be contributing to the community,” Sellers said. “We’d both taught while in graduate school but later we worked as mathematicians for the federal government. I’d already retired, but Sandra actually resigned from her job to take advantage of the opportunity to open iCode.”

He added that the programs iCode offers are perfectly suited to their teaching styles and abilities. Their popular Belt Program offers a variety of technical skills and soft skills their students gain as they progress through various ‘Belts’ or levels. Fun, hands-on activities within each lesson incorporate the latest technology like robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, 3-D printing, gaming and even more.

As we were about to follow Mark Sellers to the buffet area, we stopped for a moment to watch “The Face Paint Lady” Michelle who was busily applying a colorful mask to the face of young Caden as his mother Emily looked on.

Caden was clearly excited about his face paint transformation. His mother was excited about the programs iCode offers.

Heading past Michelle mid-mingle, we entered the glass-enclosed area set up with a fine buffet and seating conveniently placed for conversation.

Sandra Sellers was finally free and we had an opportunity to speak with her. We’d learned that Sandra has a PHD in mathematics and left her impressive career behind to start iCode Severna Park. We asked her about her inspiration for forming the company.

” I have to say that I fell in love with mathematics, the language of the Universe,” she said. “There are so many things I wished I’d had exposure to as a kid or at a younger age. For me, the drive and passion of seeing and working with children, especially when their faces light up as they solve a problem, is intangible and hard to capture but wonderful.”

Sandra added that she feels giving children the opportunity to express their creativity in new ways now with technology advancing is important. It is one of the foundations of the new business.

As we were about to leave the Grand Opening, Liz League reminded us that iCode was one of two businesses that opened at Benfield Village Shopping Center within the past few weeks. The other one was The Lovejoy Project just two doors down the sidewalk.

The LoveJoy Project – a new endeavor with an interesting background

The LoveJoy Project at 564 Benfield Road in the Benfield Village Shopping Center has a subdued yet tasteful exterior and we wondered what we’d find inside. Stepping through the door, we found a delightful gift shop. Though the store’s owner was not on hand, we found the manager Sarah Vinje behind the counter.

There are many eye-catching gifts and home decor items throughout the gift shop. However, candles play the most important role in the store’s inventory.

Vinje related the story behind the creation of this promising new business. She said Robin Stewart, the owner of The LoveJoy Project, got into the craft of candle making while her mother Judith Lovejoy Stewart was battling ovarian cancer. Robin wanted to make something special for her mother that was safe and healthy, so she sought out premium quality ingredients – coconut and apricot waxes – with which to make candles.

It took two years for Stewart to master the art of candle making but she became expert enough to make all the candles for the shop she’s just opened honoring her mother. A plaque with a photograph of Judith Lovejoy Stewart, occupies one wall. The mission for The LoveJoy Project can clearly be seen below the photo.

Stewart is very much into giving back and donates some of the proceeds of her business to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. In addition to the candles she makes for every season of the year, she makes special candles for a variety of causes. She is making special pink candles for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Sarah Vinje pointed out that Stewart also likes to feature healthy products from local businesses that give back. She carries a lip balm with the unusual name BitchStix, a self-care brand providing protection & promoting healing that donates a percentage of its proceeds to support survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault.

The Lovejoy Project also carries the Grounds & Hounds Coffee shown us by store manager Sarah Vinje. She loves the company motto “EVERY CUP HELPS A PUP”.

Vinje was excited to tell us to check out the signs in front of both entrances to the shop advertising The Lovejoy Project’s upcoming flash bake sale this Saturday, August 30th.

“We’re hoping to ramp up our donation to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to 50% raising as much money as we can,” Vinje said.

For information regarding the bake sale visit The LoveJoy Project at Facebook.

The Around The Park Again column is brought to you this week by Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. – For over two decades providing martial arts training that improves cardio-vascular health, strength and flexibility whilereducing stress. Jing Ying is again bringing Tai Chi to the Severna Park Community Center. From health-defense to self-defense, Jing Ying provides fitness with a purpose for the whole family!

and by Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services at 815 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 206 – When you need someone to lean on, Lean On Dee. Their experienced team of personal care management specialists and friendly companions provide high quality consistent care.

And Midas of Annapolis and Pasadena, A family- owned business with four locations (Annapolis, Pasadena, Laurel and Wheaton). With 40 years’ experience and the backing of a national brand, they are committed to earning customers’ trust by offering the expertise, value and responsiveness drivers expect – “every time they visit us.”

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

For decades, the Lost in the 50’s Custom Car Club of Maryland’s weekly Cruise-Ins have been a popular platform for antique automobile owners to display a wide range of fully restored or custom-built models dating from the 1950’s or earlier.

For the second year, the non-profit organization’s Cruise-In events are being held each Saturday evening from April through October on the lot at Pasadena United Methodist Church at 61 Ritchie Highway from 4 to 8 pm. Car cruise admission is $1 for members and $2 for non-members with spectators welcomed for free. Cruisin’ is surely fun but most Lost in the Fifties Custom Car Club members enjoy parking their rides in a spot that shows them off to good advantage, talking to spectators, and socializing among themselves.

Attending an LITF Cruise-In is not a new experience for locals from Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Severna Park, Millersville or Arnold. Like others who admire vintage automobiles, our own first visit to a Lost In the Fifties Custom Car Cruise-In took place in the late 1980’s or early 90’s and we’ve returned to the event several times over the years.

Hoping to get some information on when the custom car club started, we sought out the organization’s president Mike Arrington who introduced us to three long-time members. The only original member present on Saturday was Carl Blazek who’s been part of the club from the start more than 40 years ago. On Blazek’s far right was Virgil Graham who has been a member for over 30 years. Directly next to him was Jack Kozma who is also a member of long standing and serves on the Board along with Graham.

“We actually began meeting in the early 1970’s in fits and starts at impromptu gatherings or Cruise-Ins,” Blazek explained. “However, we didn’t become a formally recognized club until the 1980’s when we incorporated as a 501c3 non-profit and elected officers and a Board of Directors.”

All three gentlemen have loved cars all their lives and started their decades-long hobby of collecting and restoring them years ago.

Blazek noted that his first love was a 1949 Ford that he paid $35 for. He added that he did automobile appraisals for years and has owned, restored and shown many including the Chevelle he brought to the Cruise-In with the original 19,000 miles on it. He admits that he has a passion for Ford Thunderbirds and has bought 10 of them over the years.

Graham said his first car was a 1938 Plymouth he bought over 50 years ago and still owns and works on. He, too, has owned many cars including the 1952 Chevy Pick Up he and his wife Joanie brought to the show.

According to Joanie, Virgil owned the truck for a long while but kept it pretty much in the condition he bought it. Their daughter Christina Graham, who owns an automotive shop, rebuilt the truck for her dad as a retirement gift adding some amenities the vehicle didn’t originally have including power steering and air conditioning.

Kozma’s purchases and restorations include the 1956 black and white Chevrolet he brought to the Cruise-In that is an absolute treasure with an engine so clean I could have served tea on it.

Saturday’s event was by no means the largest collection of antique cars, trucks or street rods we’d seen at some of the club’s other events but the club is partnering with Flagship Car Wash for the much larger “Christmas In August Car Show” this Saturday (8/23/25) at 7155 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie from 4 to 6 pm.

Nevertheless, there was quite a nice representation of vintage automobiles to view and owners to meet. Conversational groups had formed around some of the cars including this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire owned by William Kosman.

According to owner Ed and pals Bruce and Carol, his bright red ’66 Chevelle Super Sport drew a number of curious spectators eager to inquire about its big block, Brodix heads, headers and manual transmission.

“Everyone likes to talk about their cars,” Ed said. ” This Super Sport is one of five I own – a couple other Super Sports and a couple Malibus. It will be the last one.”

A soundtrack of rock ‘n roll hits played in the background as we noticed the familiar lines of one of our favorite vintage autos – a light blue 1961 MGA Roadster owned by Bill Riley.

“A 1961 MGA was my first car when I was in high school,” Riley said. “I’ve owned it for 58 years since buying it from a used car lot in 1967. It had two previous owners and had been given a not very attractive Earl Sheib paint job. My wife has been kind enough to let me keep the car though her pet name for it is “My Rival” after a song sung by Ann Margaret in the Elvis Presley movie “Viva Las Vegas”.

Eventually, we gravitated to the back end of the lot where we saw an entire line of antique cars including those seen in the opening photo – a 1951 Ford and a 1938 Buick. Others in the lineup include an early 70’s Ford Mustang, a 60’s Ford Galaxie, and a Chevy C-10 pickup.

We checked out a couple of other Ford Mustangs including one owned by John Kuccinski. Then, we wanted to take a closer look at the light green 1935 Ford Panel Delivery Truck we’d seen cruising earlier and caught up with owner Rick Sadler who has owned the van for 25 years.

Sadler did all the restoration work himself including the multi-gauge panel, steering wheel, seating and the gorgeous wood paneling in the back.

Part of the charm of attending a Lost in the Fifties Custom Car Club event is being able to see automotive elements of our common history. For the owners of classic and custom cars who populate the event each Saturday evening is an opportunity to share their passion with others, enjoying the company of like-minded enthusiasts and introducing new generations to the automotive hobby.

Family memberships in the club are $20. However, the Cruise-Ins are open to anyone with a 30 year or older vehicle. As mentioned before, car cruise admission is $1 for members or $2 for non-members. Proceeds from the Christmas in August Cruise-In taking place this Saturday in Glen Burnie and all other club events are donated to the Salvation Army and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

For more information, visit Lost in the 50’s Custom Car Club of Maryland – One of the largest antique automobile organizations in the state of Maryland! (lostn50s.com) or follow them at Facebook.

Anne Arundel County & Bowie Homeschool Fair at Severna Park Community Center

Macaroni Kid Pasadena and the Severna Park Community Center are partnering to host the Anne Arundel County & Bowie Homeschool Fair at the Community Center on Friday, September 12 from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Eighteen vendors that offer services to homeschool families will be on hand. They range from the Annapolis Dance Academy, Dance Center at Severna Park Community Center and Theater In The Park to Team Randori Martial Arts, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi and Eco Adventures. There will be a FREE exchange table for gently used books and school supplies.

The Around The Park Again column is brought to you this week by Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. – For over two decades providing martial arts training that improves cardio-vascular health, strength and flexibility whilereducing stress. Jing Ying is again bringing Tai Chi to the Severna Park Community Center. From health-defense to self-defense, Jing Ying provides fitness with a purpose for the whole family!

and by Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services at 815 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 206 – When you need someone to lean on, Lean On Dee. Their experienced team of personal care management specialists and friendly companions provide high quality consistent care.

And Midas of Annapolis and Pasadena, A family- owned business with four locations (Annapolis, Pasadena, Laurel and Wheaton). With 40 years’ experience and the backing of a national brand, they are committed to earning customers’ trust by offering the expertise, value and responsiveness drivers expect – “every time they visit us.”

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

Who doesn’t like the idea of a mini-vacation in the span of a single day – a chance to enjoy things you’d see and do on a longer trip but without traveling a distance?

For me, the most fun is to start out close to home, especially since I like to shop local while supporting our county’s farms.

Hot to buy some hot peppers for the hot pepper-lovers in my family, I started out at Pumphrey’s Farm stand on Veteran’s Highway in Millersville where farmer Nate Pumphrey likes to experiment with unusual or even exotic vegetables. In addition to the usual summer crops, Pumphrey grows the hottest varieties of peppers you can find anywhere including Cubanelles, Jalapenos, Habaneros, Ghost Peppers, Cherry Bombs, Hot Poblanos, and Carolina Reapers.

Heading south to Marco Ridge Farm Produce on Route 424 in Davidsonville, I bought fresh-from-the-field sweet corn, tomatoes and pickling cucumbers.

Diane and Fred Klinken, who manage the stand for farmer Alan Covington, said they hope to stay open through September 7th. Thereafter, some vegetables will be available on the farm’s serve-yourself and pay-on-the-honor-system wagon. Nearby farmstand, Chase’s Produce, where we’d stopped earlier in the week, will be cutting back after Labor Day to being open only on the weekends.

A fellow farmstand supporter mentioned one further south called Zangs Farm Stand that I’d never heard of but was eager to try. So I conned some family members into coming with me and headed further south down Route 214 to Muddy Creek Road toward Galesville. I easily located the stand thanks to its colorful sign.

Having visited their website, I learned that Zangs is a family owned and operated farm that grows seasonal fruits, vegetables and cut flowers. Zangs offers both field-grown and high tunnel cut flowers from March until October with dried flower centerpieces and wreaths available during the holidays. Naturally, I couldn’t wait to investigate and found the farmstand even more colorful than the sign.

Noticing the wheelbarrow full of melons to one side of the stand, I let my eyes wander and spotted a bed with Sunflowers in various stages of growth. Opposite the bed, across the parking lot, was another bed of smaller flowers for cutting including Zinnias, Celosia, Marigolds, Bee Balm, Ageratum, Strawflowers, Lisianthus, Gomphrena, Statice, and Amaranthus.

The homegrown corn, melons and vegetables were great and I bought some yellow freestone peaches that were wonderful on their own or sliced and served over vanilla ice cream.

Time to travel further south. I’d heard from several people what a quaint small town Galesville was and I couldn’t wait to see it. So I pressed on.

Galesville is located on a small peninsula surrounded by the West River and is rich with history. A pamphlet from Galesville Heritage Society, Inc. notes that the town was founded in 1652 when a land grant for 660 acres of land was issued to Puritans John, Patience, and Mary Brown, and John Clark and his wife Elizabeth (who later became Quakers). Originally called Brownton, the town later changed its name to West River Landing when it became a center for shipping and travel.

Interestingly, large numbers of Quakers gravitated to West River Landing for meetings. In fact, the West River Quaker Meeting held in the spring of 1672 represented the birth of Quakerism in Maryland. In 1924, the town’s name was changed to Galesville in honor of Richard Gale, a prominent Quaker planter in the area.

Galesville continued to be the main port of the West River up to and throughout the steamboat era when the well-known Emma Giles connected the community to other waterfront towns and to Baltimore.

Today Galesville is something of a destination for visitors seeking waterfront recreation. With a year-round population of just 623 resident’s, it has retained its small town feel and charm.

Visitors to Galesville’s main street will easily spot the Carrie Wheedon House (circa 1901) which became home to the Galesville Heritage Society & Museum in May of 2004. From the signage pictured in the column’s opening photo to the winding pathway and red door, the museum’s exterior is lovely and the interior is filled with exhibits depicting the town’s history.

Galesville is also home to Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church which was formed in 1906 when the existing property was purchased. Members worshiped in a house on the grounds until 1920 when construction was completed on the church. A restoration of the building was begun in 1979.

There was history to everywhere you looked but a limited amount of time to enjoy it. Meantime, I really love the simple design of the antiquated ice house below which now houses antiques.

The day flew by but there was still time to absorb some local color along waterfront while getting something to eat. It seemed there were two popular restaurants in Galesville – Pirate’s Cove and Stan and Joe’s Riverside. As it was closest, our party chose the latter and immediately realized that there were wonderful views of the West River on three of the restaurant’s four sides.

Entering through a picturesque gate, we strolled leisurely up the wooden boardwalk to the pier that wraps around the establishment.

It was interesting watching boats of all types, vintages and sizes, including some sailing craft, arrive, tie-up alongside, and then make their way back across the West River.

Just past the bar, folks were waiting by the hostess station for a table to open in either the indoor dining room or an outdoor dining area overlooking the water.

Once we put in our own reservation, we didn’t have long to wait before being seated on Riverside’s expansive deck. Live music wafted across the deck from a local guitarist inspiring customers to sing along or dance.

All in all, my cross-county-sojourn was a pure pleasure and I’m sure I’ll soon be on the road again.

The Around The Park Again column is brought to you this week by Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. – For over two decades providing martial arts training that improves cardio-vascular health, strength and flexibility whilereducing stress. Jing Ying is again bringing Tai Chi to the Severna Park Community Center. From health-defense to self-defense, Jing Ying provides fitness with a purpose for the whole family!

and by Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services at 815 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 206 – When you need someone to lean on, Lean On Dee. Their experienced team of personal care management specialists and friendly companions provide high quality consistent care.

And Midas of Annapolis and Pasadena, A family- owned business with four locations (Annapolis, Pasadena, Laurel and Wheaton). With 40 years’ experience and the backing of a national brand, they are committed to earning customers’ trust by offering the expertise, value and responsiveness drivers expect – “every time they visit us.”

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

“Why is Ferry Point called Ferry Point?” we wondered as we passed by the sign for the Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point off Mill Creek in Arnold where the popular Point Crab House and Grill is located. For residents from nearby communities like Severna Park, going to the Point Crab House by land or by water is a short trip to the “near away” – an inviting locale on the south side of the Magothy River that is local to Severna Park.

As we turned into the marina, we recalled that, prior to 2019 when acquired by the Edgewater-based Brick Companies, the facility was owned by Cliff Silbiger and John Kurtz and known as the Ferry Point Marina and Yachtyard. Its history is more involved, however. Ferry Point is believed to have been established in the 1940’s.

Curious to know when and why the location was coined Ferry Point as we turned into the marina and looked for a parking spot, we tried an internet search by smartphone From prior research, we knew that ferries, canoes, barges, workboats and steamboats had been primary modes of transportation along our local waterways before railroads were established here in the late 19th Century.

According to information on the Historical Marker Database, ferries were a critical link in the colonial road system. The ferry crossing at London Town in Edgewater, for example, was part of a larger transportation network that extended from Virginia to New York, moving people and goods to market along with the news of the day. By the 1730s, nearly every road in Anne Arundel County led to a ferry crossing or a boat landing.

There were no landing docks, so early ferries were shaped like rectangular boxes with a flat bottoms and flat vertical sides like the one represented in the drawing above. They were easily built and could be as long as 60 feet but were often far narrower; from 8 to ten feet wide.  (A photograph in a Severna Park Reflections book from Bay Media shows one at Whitney’s Landing on the Severn that is much like the one in the drawing above.)

The book Ferry Boats of Colonial America noted that there were four basic methods of propelling a ferry across the shallow waters of a river: poling, rowing, sail, or stretching a line between banks. 

Skirting the marina, which was chock-a-block with boats, we headed toward the docks surrounding the restaurant.

Pausing to enjoy the gentle breezes coming off Mill Creek and admire the placid scene before us, we walked along those docks and tried to visualize what Ferry Point would have been like in the 18th and 19th centuries when there were no docks and a ferry would have been important for moving timber or tobacco down the Magothy River to market.

Still, looking for information on how Ferry Point got its name, we messaged Bay Media, Inc. president and publisher Patricia Troy who, amazingly, had an answer for us.

“There was a ferry that ran from North Ferry Point in Pasadena (where Magothy Marina, the second of Atlantic’s three properties is located) to South Ferry Point at Mill Creek in Arnold,” Troy told us.

The vistas at Ferry Point were quite picturesque. To the north, the creek opened to the wider Magothy River and, opposite us, to the west was the spit of land above Twin Oaks. To our south, along Mill Creek, a sailboat slipped by under power, came about, and tied up alongside the Crab House. Its occupants scrambled out and went inside in quest of a table.

After a day filled with phone calls and paperwork, strolling the grounds was the perfect way to unwind before heading into The Point for some more great views and good food.

For many locals, a trip to The Point is a long-held family tradition. It’s always fun whether you arrive by boat traveling up the Magothy from Annapolis like the folks we’d just watched, by kayak or paddleboard from Cypress Creek or Cape Arthur, or by automobile from as far away as Baltimore. From mid-Spring through mid-Autumn, the sliding glass doors opposite the water are open to the elements and the marina is bustling so there is plenty of activity – lots to see. A favorite time for impromptu get-togethers is noon on a winter’s day when the interior of the Crab House is lit with gold as the sun streams through the sliding glass doors.

As is often the case, we saw people waiting for a table as we entered the restaurant and headed past them to the bar where we ordered drinks and caught up with the latest news with a longtime bartender. He mentioned that the cooler weather we’ve been experiencing was a blessing because the restaurant was once again busy. The crowds had been down during July’s sizzling hot weather.

We found the bar quite crowded but there was ample space to stand overlooking the water and the scenic properties along the banks of the creek.

It was great when a table opened up and we could look at some menus and order some food. One frequently runs into people one knows when visiting The Point but, even when you don’t, it’s fun to observe the crowd while waiting for your meal to arrive.

We observed that lots of restaurant patrons were ordering crabs which were going for up to over $100 per bushel. Since we’d be unable to consume an entire bushel, we decided to forgo that pleasure and ordered Nanny’s Deviled Eggs as appetizers and House Favorites including The Point Burger and Pork and Atlantic Cod Tacos. We lingered over after-dinner coffee long enough to observe people from the boat we’d seen arrive climb back aboard and slip away.

Having coffee gave us just enough energy to check out the yachtyard where we found some of the boats impressive and judged that the work being done would be done well.

Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point provides all levels of boat repair, yacht management, and marine services and is a one-stop source for custom electronic, mechanical, engineering, and fabrication projects through its onsite repair partner, Engle Marine.

The presence of ferries, steamboats and other once familiar conveyances is no longer alive on the Magothy or Severn. But, if you go to a place like Ferry Point and let your imagination flow, you can see the ghosts of our ancestors going about their daily business while you relax and enjoy the day.

Trivia Night Fundraiser to benefit Baldwin Hall on August 22

We received word from Janice Ann Crowe that Historic Baldwin Hall is in need of a new roof and the Severn Cross Roads Foundation (which is responsible for the preservation of the property) has come up with a novel idea to raise funds. SRC’s Trivia Night Fundraiser will be held at Baldwin Hall at 1358 Millersville Road on Friday, August 22nd. The doors will open at 6 pm and the trivia game will begin at 7 pm. Pizza from Benny’s Woodfire will be available for purchase and the trivia will be provided by Charm City Trivia. Teams will be limited to eight people per team. Winners will receive gift certificates donated by area businesses. Tickets are $25 and include one drink ticket. For tickets or more information, visit the Historic Baldwin Hall page at Facebook or call (410) 923-3438.

The Around The Park Again column is brought to you this week by Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. – For over two decades providing martial arts training that improves cardio-vascular health, strength and flexibility whilereducing stress. Jing Ying is again bringing Tai Chi to the Severna Park Community Center. From health-defense to self-defense, Jing Ying provides fitness with a purpose for the whole family!

and by Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services at 815 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 206 – When you need someone to lean on, Lean On Dee. Their experienced team of personal care management specialists and friendly companions provide high quality consistent care.

And Midas of Annapolis and Pasadena, A family- owned business with four locations (Annapolis, Pasadena, Laurel and Wheaton). With 40 years’ experience and the backing of a national brand, they are committed to earning customers’ trust by offering the expertise, value and responsiveness drivers expect – “every time they visit us.”