Month: December 2025

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

Holiday events had been happening since the middle of November, but the pace intensified the second week of December with eight plus events happening in the span of seven days. We managed to cover a few and figured we deserved a well-earned breather…until we realized there was one more event to go.

We’d heard from Life of Joy Foundation founder and executive director Joy Cortina a couple of weeks ago that the organization was planning “A Night of Joy” amid the shops of Olde Severna Park in collaboration with The Blended Essentials and The Big Bean on Thursday, December 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

The sun was beginning to set as we turned onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, passed by the strip of shops and turned into the parking lot opposite them. We could see, from a distance, that the Life of Joy tents were set up and already lively with activity. Decorated for the holidays, the shops behind the tents looked great and the lights on the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce’s giant evergreen beamed down on the town.

The sky was already darkening as we bumped into Life of Joy partner Denise Golden. Having finished helping set up the tent, she’d drifted into The Big Bean and was looking forward to her first sip of a well-deserved cup of coffee.

On the opposite side of the tent, the scene was quite lively as Life of Joy Foundation supporters mixed with members of the business community and curious shoppers eager to learn more about the organization and perhaps make a donation.

We also ran into Treebranch Group LLC partner Denise Hightower who had come to support the Life of Joy Foundation and also to enjoy a few moments listening to company founder, design director and blooming musician Jennifer Triplett and guitarist Ray Paice entertain the crowd.

“It’s been fun watching Jen grow from strumming her guitar and writing songs into a full-fledged singer, songwriter and performing musician,” Hightower said. “Me, I’m happy being ‘the nerd’ involved in our website design.”

The “Night of Joy” was joyful indeed as most of the shops along the strip kept their doors open throughout the event.

Always busy at this time of the year, Peaceful Petals flower shop employees were helping customers place orders or make their own bouquets from beneath a ceiling strung with giant-sized Christmas ornaments.

Shops like Jenos Steaks and The Froyo House frozen yogurt shop, who are always eager to help community charities, displayed donation jars for The Life of Joy Foundation so that patrons could make a contribution.

Stepping into The Big Bean, we were happy to see owner Christy Sappington Coster behind the counter. Just back from a trip to New York, she was full of news. After having purchased the coffee shop from founder and original owner Deb Hoffman, Christy and husband Greg took over as owners in January of 2019. They successfully navigated the COVID pandemic, prospered and soon expanded their business, first opening The Big Bean Coffee House at 888 Bestgate Road in Annapolis. They next opened The Big Bean Coffee House at 231 Najoles Road in Millersville in the spring of 2024.

“All three of our coffee shops are doing so well,” Coster said. “We are also officially up and running with our Severna Park commercial kitchen that’s located behind Severna Park Lanes bowling alley where Lisa’s Cakepops used to be. We worked out the purchase in 2023 but it took us two years to get it permitted and up and running.”

She added that, in addition to using it for their own purposes, the Costers are catering to bakers and other food purveyors who need a kitchen space.

Before long, Danielle Bowen, manager of The Blended Essentials, stopped by on a break to chat with her fellow Night of Joy collaborator Christy Coster.

“I have to get back so I only have a few minutes to stay,” Bowen said. “We’re really busy with customers and classes. We’ve made a special “Spread The Joy” candle that we’re marketing in honor of this occasion. We’re donating all the proceeds from selling them to the foundation.”

Inspired by what Bowen was saying, we strolled down to The Blended Essentials which was beautifully lit and busy.

We next headed back to the Life of Joy tents where Joy Cortina and her daughter Katie were helping volunteers welcome visitors, sell raffle tickets for items donated by Olde Severna Park businesses and hand out mementos.

Having originally met Joy Cortina at one of the Chamber’s Wellness Group meetings, we learned that the Life of Joy Foundation fosters a holistic approach to mental health with help from an extensive support team. We didn’t know Katie had become involved too.

The teen is particularly enthusiastic about being in the 10-member Life of Joy Band her mother is also part of. In fact, both would be performing later in one of the band’s spinoff trios with guitarist Trent Williams. Meantime, they were happy to chat with folks who stopped by.

“We held the Night of Joy as part of our year-end “Keep the Joy Alive” campaign for building joy in the community and raising money for Life of Joy’s suicide prevention efforts and support programs,” Joy told us. “If anyone wishes to contribute, they can go to: https://lifeofjoyfoundation.org/donate.”

It’s always fun bumping into people you know. We loved seeing Jenos Stakes founder Rudy Adriano, whose cheesesteaks are the talk of the town, as he entered The Big Bean. We also caught up with Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber CEO Liz League who was taking a breather from the whirl of activities the organization been involved in to visit A Night of Joy. League shared the news that the Silent Auction at the Chamber’s 15th Annual Taste & Sip Event went well and brought in lots of funds.

A few moments later, the Life Of Joy Trio featuring Joy and Katie Cortina and Trent Williams appeared singing a selection of Christmas carols. The began with “Angels We Have Heard On High” and “Silent Night” and soon invited those gathered to sing along with their favorite carols.

Joyful, indeed, “A Night of Joy” was a fitting end to the season’s holiday events for a very good cause. For more information on the foundation’s programs and upcoming events, visit Life of Joy Foundation, Inc.

As today is December 25th, Around The Park Again wishes all of our readers a Very, Merry Christmas!

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 while reducing 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.

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

With seven (and possibly more) holiday events going on last week, there was no way we could visit all of them, but we do have a sampling for you.

The first of these was the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce’s 15th Annual Holiday Taste & Sip Extravaganza held Tuesday evening December 9th at Chartwell Golf & Country Club. The fact that the event is the year’s largest and most glamorous fundraiser is evident from the immense number of items filling the tables that were donated by area businesses. Items that ranged from artwork to the latest titles from Park Books and, of course, an impressive number of gift baskets overflowing with edibles, comestibles and plush animal toys.

Arranged in a circle around the walls of Chartwell’s ballroom and extending up and down the aisles of a reception area were some of the area’s finest food and wine purveyors offering a wide range of “Taste” and “Sip” options for attendees to sample.

There were offerings from four of the 206 Restaurant Group properties alone including JB’s Severna Park, Park Tavern, Donnelly’s Dockside and Oliver Brewing Company

A few vendors were newcomers but, like the 206 Restaurant Group eateries, most have participated in the annual event multiple times.

Next Step Realty partner Matt Wyble, the Taste & Sip event’s founder along with former GSPACC CEO Linda Zahn, recalled that several vendors have participated in the festive occasion from its very first year at Homestead Gardens Severna Park in 2009.

“Those businesses that come to mind immediately are Fishpaws MarketPlace, Cafe Mezzanotte, The Big Bean, and Brewster’s Ice Cream.” Wyble said.

He noted that, in addition to longtime vendors, there were new faces this year including Always Ice Cream from Olde Severna Park, Iconic Desserts from Millersville and Cheese of the Day Charcuterie all the way from Chester, Maryland on the Eastern Shore. Since expanding the amount of available space by moving the Holiday Taste & Sip Extravaganza to Chartwell, the number of vendors has grown to more than two dozen. The number of attendees has risen in accordance. Tuesday evening’s crowd topped out at 450.

“Participating in this event is a nice way to kick off the holidays and it’s literally where the restaurant community comes to meet once a year,” added Wyble. “For newcomers, it’s an opportunity to come and learn about our area’s restaurants and businesses.”

Though a Chamber member and sponsor for several years, Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services co-founder/owner Winsome Brown, along with her brother Tony Clarke and friend and staff member Mia Alexander were HolidayTaste & Sip event first-timers. They were drawn immediately to Adam’s Taphouse and Grille’s offerings of Pulled Pork Sliders and Ribs.

It was good to see multi-year participants who appear every year like The Big Bean, BD Provisions, April’s Table, Donut Shack, and Be My Guest Catering.

Having arrived early, we didn’t realize that longtime Holiday Taste & Sip entertainment favorites Chesapeake Harmony Chorus members had been singing carols outside the Chartwell Ballroom entrance as guests were arriving. They came inside as one body, saying it was mighty cold outside and heading for cups of hot coffee at the Donut Shack or Big Bean tables. We caught up with one group of them soon afterward that included Lynda Walsh, chorus director Mary Beth Whisman, Mary Rose Cohn, Carol Ann Trembley Gass, Jeanette Krouse and Bethany Owen.

“We’re thawing out,” said Whisman. “Our other members are at other tables doing the same thing.”

We’ve always loved seeing Annapolis-based Main & Market at the Taste & Sip events going back quite a few years. They had some amazing holiday sweets including Chocolate Bark, one of our favorites.

Newer to the event but no less fun to see and sample were Garten Restaurant with items from the Holiday Market they’ve held this year and Arnold based Cheers & Spirits.

In addition to longtime vendors, many longtime attendees were seen circulating through the ballroom. Among them was chamber member Barbara Gill who was sitting back and enjoying a performance of holiday favorites by the Harbor City Music Company Show Chorus under the direction of Michael Gellert.

Circulating among the crowd were many longtime chamber members who have attended the event for many years including Katherine’s Light Foundation President Larry Sells, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation development director Anita Dewling and Treebranch Group creative director Jennifer Triplett who has recently expanded her horizons as a musician and songwriter.

We also ran into Nancy and Billy Greer who would be hosting their own holiday party to conclude Jing Ying Institute’s months-long Silent Auction for the Alzheimer’s Association on December 13th. We spoke with the Greer’s earlier this week and learned that the event turned out well.

“It was great with good food and good company and our Silent Auction netted about $3,000 to add to the amount we’ve collected for the Alzheimer’s Association,” said Billy Greer.

Nancy added that when added to what they collected for the Alzheimer’s Walk, they have raised $8,000 and are still getting donations online. Those wishing to make a donation may still do so by visiting Best Martial Arts Program in Annapolis, Severna Park.

Two days following the Taste & Sip event on December 11th the Chamber hosted its rescheduled Community Christmas Tree Lighting that had been postponed due to snow. We were unable to shuffle our own schedule to attend on the new date, but we’re delighted to once again see the big tree lit thanks to donations from chamber members to “keep the lights on”. The smaller tree in front of the chamber office looks beautiful too.

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Severna Park Community Center

Though the weather was pretty cold as we visited the Severna Park Community Center on Friday evening, December 12th for their annual Cookies & Cocoa with Santa celebration, a great crowd turned out.

Arriving on the scene, we found the courtyard between the community center and Boone Station Hall wonderfully lit and decorated for Christmas but very chilly. Most things had to be moved indoors.

We did, however, find The Grinch out in the courtyard. Surprisingly, he drew a number of curious families. Kids really took to him.

Inside Boone Station Hall, families either occupied tables sipping cups of cocoa courtesy of The Big Bean or nibbling treats from J & G Catering or they stood in front of the stage to watch the entertainment.

While there, we enjoyed a performance by Severna Park High School’s award-winning a capella music group SOL whose holiday songs in four-part harmony were spot on. There were additional performances by Bach to Rock and The Dance Center at Severna Community Center’s Star Elite Dancers.

We crossed the courtyard to the community center hoping to see Santa but finding very long lines indeed.

Luckily, we found a side entrance no one seemed to know about and came face-to-face with the jolly old elf. Lines of children waiting to see him were very long there too and the children seemed a bit impatient.

But the wait was worth it. They were rewarded with a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and have a photo taken too.

A fun time for families.

We were sad to miss the Severna Park Farmer’s Market’s Christmas Market but it’s always wonderful to see and the community enjoys it greatly. For us, there is one more
Christmas event to go as you’ll see below.

“A Night of Joy” at the Shops of Olde Severna Park on December 18th

The Life of Joy Foundation, in collaboration with The Big Bean and Blended Essentials, invites you to stroll, shop and perhaps enjoy a treat at the stores along B&A Boulevard and Riggs Avenue in Olde Severna Park while enjoying “A Night of Joy” from 4:30 to 7:30 pm TODAY, December 18th. There will be live music with the Life of Joy Band, raffles on items from participating businesses, ornament decorating at The Blended Essentials, and a Life of Joy Meet & Greet tent.

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 while reducing 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.

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

The skies over Severna Park were leaden last Friday afternoon and the ground was covered with snow. Late morning snows had ended but there were still occasional flurries. The shops along Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard remained open but business was light.

The sight of snow on the peppermint candy striped tents of Diehl’s Produce didn’t seem to dissuade Christmas tree seeking shoppers.

However, the much-anticipated community tree lighting scheduled for Friday evening had to be called off and rescheduled. Instead, when 5 pm rolled around, the grounds in front of the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber offices at 1 Holly Avenue were empty and the community trees remained dark.

“The snow accumulation was fairly light. But we based our decision to postpone the tree lighting from December 5 to December 11, on the fact that the grounds in front of the chamber and parking lot where the entertainment takes place were covered,” said Chamber CEO Liz League. “We have dancers scheduled to perform from The Edge Dance Complex and the snow would have made that difficult.”

Both the large and small Christmas trees are to be lit this year. Earlier in the week, lights for the immense 75 ft. tree in front of the Severna Park Railroad Station were professionally strung by IPM Pools and Patios, a task made possible by donations from various Chamber members. The lights for the smaller tree and other decorations were undertaken by the chamber staff and volunteers. Both trees were just waiting to be lit when the button was pushed. Since that didn’t happen, the scene seemed a bit forlorn.

To our delight, the moment one looked down Holly Avenue to Riggs Avenue where the lights of The Sugar Shoppe gleamed bright, the gloom lifted. Tastefully decorated, the shop was a most welcoming sight.

The evergreen wreaths, swags and lights adorning the store’s exterior were storybook cute and hinted at what awaited visitors inside.

We found Sugar Shoppe co-owner Jamie Denton busy behind the counter while, in the background, a customer was selecting some chocolates from the canisters on the shelves.

“Having to cancel tonight’s tree lighting is kind of a bummer but we now look forward to it taking place on Thursday, December 11th,” Denton said. “Tree lighting day is definitely our busiest day of the year. As you can see, however, we’re already enjoying the holiday shopping season.”

Indeed, Denton and her business partner Eloise Patton enjoyed preparing the shop for Christmas, wrapping the tree in a front window in white lights and pastel ornaments to match the store’s interior.

They stocked the shelves with canisters of decadent chocolates, caramels and malted milk balls and a host of gummy bears and M&M’s and other colorful candies perfect for stocking stuffers.

Having participated in Pink Friday in Olde Severna Park on November 21st, Denton and Patton also plan to be open for the B&A Boulevard/Riggs Avenue Shop & Stroll event benefitting the Life of Joy Foundation on December 18th. In addition to candy, their carefully chosen selection of holiday merchandise is bound to appeal to shoppers.

Winter hats and gloves, heart shaped earmuffs, cozy blankets and plush toys and games beckon from the shelves.

Snowy or not, The Sugar Shoppe is a fun place to visit and satisfy your craving for chocolate.

Hopefully, families will be able to make it to the rescheduled Community Tree Lighting at the Chamber at 5 pm this evening (Dec. 11th). Santa and The Grinch will both be there, and The Toastmasters will hand out cookies. There will be entertainment by the Severna Park Elementary School Chorus, The Edge Dance Complex, the Severna Park High School Jazz Band, the Severna Park High School Cheerleaders and the Bach to Rock Glee Club.

A Reminder: Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the Community Center this Friday

Severna Park Community Center will host Cookies and Cocoa with Santa this Friday (Dec. 12) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Santa will be inside and ready to pose for photos. The Big Bean will be serving cocoa and there will be delicious bites from J & G Catering. Enjoy live entertainment including a performance by the Star Elite Dancers from The Dance Center at Severna Park Community Center. And there’s much more.

Jing Ying Institute’s 22nd Annual Silent Auction for Charity ends December 13th

Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi’s 22nd Silent Auction for the Alzheimer’s Association ends Saturday, December 13 at 4 pm during a holiday party from 2:30 to 4:30. The event is free and open to the public. You can view the auction any time Jing Ying Institute is open between now and then. For more information, visit Best Martial Arts Program in Annapolis, Severna Park.

“A Night of Joy” at the Shops of Olde Severna Park on December 18th

The Life of Joy Foundation, in collaboration with The Big Bean and Blended Essentials, invites you to stroll, shop and perhaps enjoy a treat at the stores along B&A Boulevard and Riggs Avenue in Olde Severna Park while enjoying “A Night of Joy” from 4:30 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, December 18th. There will be live music with the Life of Joy Band, raffles on items from participating businesses, ornament decorating at The Blended Essentials, and a Life of Joy Meet & Greet tent.

An Update on the Arnold Community’s Chick-fil-A appeal

We have news from Arnold Preservation Council director Elizabeth Rosborg that December 4th was the final public hearing for the Chick-fil-A appeal before the Anne Arundel County Board of Appeals.

“Closing arguments will be written, however we do not have a due date yet,” Rosborg said. “The board then has 60 days to issue their decision, so maybe in February 2026, one year from when the preliminary plan was initially approved.”

She further noted that the support and donations have been amazing and so appreciated and wished to thank everyone that helped.

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 while reducing 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.

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

and Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services

Those of us who enjoy Shopping Local always look forward to welcoming in the holidays by visiting our local retailers on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. This year, we chose to begin our gift shopping on Black Friday and make a day of it, leaving time, of course, for lunch with friends.

Online and print advertisements alerted us to the fact that good deals awaited us at stores throughout Anne Arundel County, Severna Park included. Thus, we first drove through the older part of town where Severna Park Shopping Village is located. We stopped at Savvy Consignment for a quick peek and at Dawson’s Liquors for a bottle of wine. We next drove to Park Plaza to visit several of our longtime favorite shops.

Arriving at about 3 pm, we headed for the north end of the parking lot where Franklin’s Toys is located and parked near the Park Plaza Christmas tree. The wind was blowing rather fiercely as we crossed the lot and entered Side Street Framers & Gift Gallery which was warm and cozy and and lovely with wonderful Christmas gift items displayed throughout.

We were delighted to find shop owner Dawn Wilson getting ready to display a unique piece of art that had just been delivered.

“It’s a Christmas Tree Window featuring this glittering evergreen that’s made from pressed glass and resin by local artisan Sandy Eshelman,” Wilson said.

She noted that, as usual, the shop was filled with many works of art, jewelry, and crafts made by local artists and crafters that Sidestreet Framers carries.

Hand painted Santas, elves and snowmen made from gourds occupied one set of shelves along with hand carved wooden reindeer and tiny glass Christmas trees. There were hundreds of unique holiday gift items to catch the eye of Black Friday shoppers.

Asked if Black Friday visits exceeded expectations, Wilson’s answer was a definite yes.

“We’ve been busy all day here at our Park Plaza shop and at our newer Side Street Framers & Gift Gallery Store on Ritchie Highway in Pasadena,” she said. “We expect tomorrow to be very busy too. The traffic on Small Business Saturdays is always heavier.”

Wilson alerted us to the fact that Park Plaza will host its own “Winter Wonderland” holiday shopping event with holiday music, Santa, Holly the Elf, Polly the Penguin and Rudolph, plus games and more on Saturday, December 13 from 1 to 3 pm.

Moving on, we resisted the urge to stop at Nature Junction for holiday birdseed though the windows were wonderfully decorated and Christmas lights twinkled from within.

We quickly crossed the street, however, to The Cottage which looked more festive than ever this year and was filled with lots of Black Friday shoppers.

Just inside the door, a Nutcracker beckoned us. He was surrounded by baskets of ornaments, red plaid cushions and a variety of gifts which the shoppers ahead of us were examining closely. It probably didn’t hurt that the sign behind the Nutcracker declared “Black Friday prices 20% Off Storewide”.

There were numerous gift items that would set off a family’s holiday table perfectly….

… and snowy ceramics, linens and fashions to appeal to parents while children were drawn to colorful trinkets and toys.

All the clerks helping customers at The Cottage were wearing cute holiday headbands including the girls manning the checkout counter. We complimented them on their festive headgear before asking them if the store had been busy for Black Friday.

“Oh yes, absolutely,” said Emily who is seen on the right in the photo above. “We’ve had a pretty even amount of business throughout the day.

Asked if they’d heard how Black Friday was going at The Cottage in Annapolis, the girls said they hadn’t yet but expected the store was doing well. Since both stores operate as small businesses, they planned to continue the 20% discount storewide throughout Small Business Saturday till 6 pm and hoped to ring up many more sales.

One of our most impressive stops was Homestead Gardens Severna Park where Black Friday sale prices were a predominant feature and the holiday decorations inside, outside and in the greenhouse were gorgeous.

Once past the entrance, one couldn’t help but admire the beautiful display of Christmas China.

And it wasn’t really surprising that many shoppers made a beeline for a forest of lifelike artificial Christmas trees.

One could but stop and stare at this magnificent Arctic vignette featuring a polar bear surrounded by snowy owls and evegreens.

And, was it any wonder that, entering a greenhouse filled with poinsettias, we discovered Santa Claus chilling out with his reindeer.

Naturally, seeing the Homestead Gardens holiday train garden was a must. An even larger display is always present during the holidays at the original Davidsonville Homestead location.

Christmas shopping was front and center a bit earlier on November 21st in Olde Severna Park as the businesses along Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard celebrated Pink Friday a nationwide Shop Small movement that the community began participating in last year.

“Each store exhibited a pink balloon indicating they were offering different specials,” said The Blended Essentials manager, Danielle Bowen. “For us, Pink Friday was a ‘come early to kick off the season’ initiative. But there is more to come. On Thursday, December 18th, from 4:30 to 7 pm, the Olde Severna Park merchants are teaming up with the Life of Joy Foundation to raise awareness about Suicide Prevention. The Life of Joy Band will be appearing in front of our shops, and we’ll be presenting the work of local artists. Attendees making a Life of Joy donation will receive a Spread The Joy Candle.”

Bowen added that The Blended Essentials would be inviting children to come into the shop to make ornaments.

Just a few Christmas event announcements:

Severna Park Community Center will host a Holiday Marketplace on Dec. 7 from 1 to 5 pm

Santa Claus at The Station at 45 W. Early Heights Rd. on December 14 from 9 am to 1 pm with caroling by Bach to Rock, breakfast from Black Market Bakers, gift shopping from local vendors and a chance to sit on Santa’s knee.

Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company’s Santa Runs begin this Saturday, Dec. 6 with the Jolly Old Elf touring neighborhoods throughout Severna Park with lights flashing and sirens heralding his arrival. For a schedule of dates and routes, visit EHVFC at Facebook.

Broadneck Council of Communities meeting to view Severna Park/Arnold Townhouse Development Proposal at Severna Park Library December 9th

A tip from Arnold resident Mary Felter alerted us to the fact that a pre-proposal community meeting is being held by the Broadneck Council of Communities at the Severna Park Library on December 9 at 6 pm to view the proposed Severna Park Golf Driving Range conversion into a 135-unit Townhouse Community. Discussion will focus on how this will effect traffic, runoff, nearby communities and Rt 2. For more information see Broadneck Council of Communities | Facebook.

LATE BREAKING NEWS: TREE LIGHTING AT THE CHAMBER RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 FROM 5 TO 6:30 PM

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 while reducing 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.