en-us Mon, 14 May 2012 22:35:11 -0500 office@rrlraia.org () 60 Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association RSS Feed http://rrlraia.org/ Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association http://rrlraia.org/ http://rrlraia.org/common/themes/RRRLRAIA2/Header2.png Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association RSS Feed 144 144 Fishing Derby kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=126 Calendar Wed, 09 May 2012 11:18:04 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=126 Fishing Derby - Robert E Lee Park
June 2, 2012

This event runs from 9:30-11:30am.

$2 per person or $4 if making a cane pole. Join a Ranger to learn fishing basics and compete for prizes. Other activities include gaes, crafts and make your own fishing pole.

]]> Family Camp Out kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=125 Calendar Wed, 09 May 2012 11:14:36 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=125 Family Camp Out - Robert E Lee Park

This camp out begins June 23rd at 6:00pm and ends June 24th at 9:00am.

$10 per family. Beginning and experienced campers will enjoy a fun-filled camp out led by Park Rangers. Rangers will lead the group on a night hike and end the evening with a campfire program and s'mores. Campers can bring their dinner Saturday or bring food to cook on the fire. Sunday breakfast will be provided. If you are new to camping and do not have your own tent, ask about tents that are available to borrow.

]]> Cane Pole Fishing kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=124 Calendar Wed, 09 May 2012 11:08:20 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=124 Cane Pole Fishing - Robert E Lee Park
June 16, 2012

This program runs from 9:00-10:30am.

$2 per person. Join a Ranger to learn to fish the old fashion way. Cane poles and bait will be provided. No fishing license is required on this state Free Fishing Day.

]]> Prescription Medications Disposal Jessica Paffenbarger http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=122 Calendar Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:20:20 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=122 Looking to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription medications?  The Baltimore County Police Dept. and the Drug Enforcement Administration will collect these medications (prescription only) from residents.  Participants do not need to be from Baltimore County and identification will not be checked.  The DEA National Take Back initiative is an effort by law enforcement to get unused and, in some cases, dangerous drugs out of homes and disposed of in a safe and secure manner.

Baltimore County police offices and DEA agents will be at Precinct 7/Cockeysville, 111 Wright Avenue, Cockeysville 21030, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Illicit drugs or syringes will not be accepted as these items can pose a health hazard to those collecting the medications.

]]> Baltimore County Big Tree Sale kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=121 Community News Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:43:03 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=121 Baltimore County is hosting their annual Big Tree sale. Big Trees are Maryland Native species such as oaks and maples that grow taller and cast shade over a wider area than do smaller trees. The sale features a selection of up to 200 trees representing 10 to 15 types. For Spring 2012 you can order your trees online. 

Click on http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/environment/forestsandtrees/bigtrees.html to order or if you have questions contact bigtrees@baltimorecountymd.gov.

]]> Tulip Dig - Sherwwod Gardens kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=120 Calendar Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:58 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=120 Tulip Dig - Guilford Sherwood Gardens

Saturday, May 26th from 7:00am to 11:00am

30 cents per bulb

Bring a shovel and bags or buckets to carry home your bulbs.

Proceeds from the sale of tulip bulbs to benefit historic Sherwood Gardens, the famed tulip garden created by Mr. John W. Sherwood, and preserved and maintained by Stratford Green, a 501(c) 3 charitable organization. Sherwood Gardens is located at the intersection of Stratford Road and Greenway in Guilford, a National Register Historic District in Baltimore City. Sherwood Gardens is free and open to the public and does not receive publicly funded financial support.

If you would like to contribute funds to support Sherwood Gardens, checks payable to Stratford Green may be sent to "Stratford Green" c/o Guilford Association, 4200 St. Paul Street, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland 21218

The Tulip Dig marks the end of the springtime display in Sherwood Gardens but the beds will be filled with a colorful summertime display of hundreds of annuals, planted as soon as the tulips have been dug. We encourage you to return to Sherwood Gardens this summer to enjoy the annual display.

Would you care to adopt one of the Sherwood Gardens beds this summer? Many beds are available for adoption through the Adopt-A-Plot program. Showcase your own garden design skills or let us choose the plants for you. Please to http://www.guilfordassociation.org/sherwood/adopt_a_plot.php

]]> Traffic Concerns kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=118 Community News Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:41:24 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=118 See the "In the News" tab for a letter from the State Highway Administration regarding traffic concerns on Charles Street near the West Towson Elementary School. It is posted under the "In Our Neighborhood" section.

]]> Earth Day Family Campout kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=117 Calendar Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:38:23 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=117 Earth Day Family Campout - Robert E Lee Park

 

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This program will begin Saturday, April 21st at 5:30pm and end at 9am Sunday. 

 

Beginning and experienced campers will enjoy a fun-filled campout led by Park Rangers. Rangers will lead
the group on a night hike and end the evening with a campfire program and s’mores. Campers can bring
their dinner Saturday or bring food to cook on the fire. Sunday breakfast will be provided. If you are new
to camping and do not have your own tent ask about tents that are available to borrow. All ages, $10 per
family. Registration is required and limited for this activity. Call 410-887-4156 to register.

 

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This program runs from 1:00 - 3:00pm.

Bring your own boat for this Ranger led paddle around Lake Roland. Explore the length of the lake looking for wildlife and learning about the history of Baltimore's first public reservoir. All participants must wear a life jacket and participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

]]> Guided Hike kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=115 Calendar Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=115 Guided Hike - Robert E Lee Park

This hike is led by Marsha Ramsay and runs from 9:30 - 11:30am.

Join members of the Robert E Lee Park Nature Council to learn how to navigate park trails.

]]> Guided Hike kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=114 Calendar Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:28:40 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=114 Guided Hike - Robert E Lee Park

This hike is led by Roger McMacken and runs from 1:00 - 2:30pm.

Join members of the Robert E Lee Park Nature Council to learn how to navigate park trails.

]]> Mother's Day Tea kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=113 Calendar Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:24:40 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=113 Mother's Day Tea - Robert E Lee Park

This event runs from 10:00am - 12:00pm

$2 per person. Bring mom or grandma to enjoy a spot of tea and biscuits. Create a Mother's Day gift for them while enjoying a spring day on beautiful Lake Roland.

]]> Froggy Olympics kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=112 Calendar Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:19:04 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=112 Froggy Olympics - Robert E Lee Park

This free program runs from 2:00-3:00pm

The entire family is invited to a hopping good time at the Froggy Olympics. Investigate the wonders of being a frog through an afternoon of fun games and activities lead by a Ranger.

]]> Spring 2012 Newsletter Available kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=111 Community News Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:47:34 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=111 Our Spring 2012 Newsletter is now available under the Newsletter tab of the website. It has stories on Blakehurst renovations, Robert E Lee park rangers and Paw Point dog park, garden clubs, the Valley View Inn, Coppermine Fieldhouse and more.

]]> Bus Trip to Historic New Castle, Delaware kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=110 Calendar Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:28:17 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=110 Support the Towson July 4th Parade by participating in a bus trip to historic New Castle, Delaware being held as fund raiser for the event.

 

Tour four historic buildings including the Read House which is one of the finest examples of transitional Georgian/Federal Architecture and the Court House which was the 1st state house of Delaware and served as court house until 1882. There will be time to stroll through the town’s quaint gift shops.   The tour takes place within a 2-block area.



Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Leaving from: Towson American Legion Parking Lot

Cost: $73 with approximately $20 of this going to the July 4th parade

Lunch with be served at the Jessop Tavern and Colonial Restaurant

Choice of sandwich:

1. Town Hall Turkey – turkey, cranberry mayo, tomato, lettuce & cole slaw

2. Dutch Pastrami Rueben – pastrami, sauerkraut & dressing on wheat berry bread

3. Grilled Vegetable - Grilled Portabello & fried eggplant are topped with wilted spinach, grilled red onion, roasted red pepper & dill Havarti cheese.  Served on rosemary foccacia with sundried tomato pesto. 

 

All sandwiches include sweet potato fries or cottage fries and cole slaw

*Dessert Signature Bread Pudding

soda, coffee, tea, and iced tea included

 

 

Send your check made payable to “The Towson Area Fourth of July Parade” to:

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Towson Area Fourth of July Parade   P.O. Box 5418   Towson, MD  21285 

  

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Reservation form for New Castle, Delaware Bus Trip

Name_____________________________________________________________

Phone #____________________E-mail address ___________________________

Lunch choice________________________________________________________

 

]]> Scholar Forum - Norte Dame of Md Univ. kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=109 Calendar Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:37:51 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=109 <div sizcache="1" sizset="0">Scholars Forum IV - "Baltimore: A Tale of Two Cities" - the two faces of Baltimore, one of privilege, renewal and exceptional opportunities and one with boarded-up homes, crime, despair, and illiteracy.

A panel consisting of Robert C. Embry, Jr., Marion W. Pines, and Bishop Douglas Miles will offer strategies for bridging the divide that exists in our city. Saturday, March 31, 9;00 am, Knott Auditorium, Notre Dame of Md. University, 4701 N. Charles St. $10. in advance; $15. at door. Contact: Linda Kuehn, 410-532-5351 or <span id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT281" class="Object">lkuehn@ndm.edu</div>
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The Renaissance Institute is a life-long learning community of over 300 active men and women over the age of 50 and is part of the Notre Dame of Md. University.</div>]]> Towson Library Book Sale kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108 Calendar Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:29:59 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108 Friends of the Towson Library BOOK SALE
First Choice Sale: Thursday, April 12, 5:30pm-8:00pm
($10 admission for First Choice Sale, FREE to Friends members)


Friday & Saturday, April 13 & 14, 9:00am-5:00pm
FREE Admission


Sunday, April 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm
(Sunday Bulk pricing - $2 a foot)
FREE Admission

]]> Towson Library Book Sale kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=107 Calendar Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:29:31 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=107 Friends of the Towson Library BOOK SALE
First Choice Sale: Thursday, April 12, 5:30pm-8:00pm
($10 admission for First Choice Sale, FREE to Friends members)


Friday & Saturday, April 13 & 14, 9:00am-5:00pm
FREE Admission


Sunday, April 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm
(Sunday Bulk pricing - $2 a foot)
FREE Admission

]]> Towson Library Book Sale kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=106 Calendar Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:28:54 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=106 Friends of the Towson Library BOOK SALE
First Choice Sale: Thursday, April 12, 5:30pm-8:00pm
($10 admission for First Choice Sale, FREE to Friends members)


Friday & Saturday, April 13 & 14, 9:00am-5:00pm
FREE Admission


Sunday, April 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm
(Sunday Bulk pricing - $2 a foot)
FREE Admission

]]> Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale kchew http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=105 Calendar Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:37:45 -0500 http://rrlraia.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=105 Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Truckload Sale

On Saturday, April 14, 2012 Baltimore County will host a joint compost bin and rain barrel truckload sale. The sale will be held on the parking lot of the Carver Center for the Arts at 938 York Road, Towson, MD 21204. The sale will be a one-day event from 9am to 3pm rain or shine. Compost bins and rain barrels will be sold on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

The compost bin for sale is once again The Earth MachineTM, made from recylced plastic with an 80 gallon capacity, easy snap togetehr assembly, and a ten year warranty.

The rain barrel for sale is once again the System Rain Barrel. The System Rain Barrel is make from recycled plastic with a 55 gallon capacity, a mosquito mesh to keep bugs and debris out, and a five year warranty. It also comes with installation instructions, spigot, screws, and an overflow hose.

Cost - Compost bins, valued at $100 will be available for the low price of $35, including tax. Rain barrels, valued at $120, will be available for the low price of $50, including tax. There is no limit on the amount of compost bins/barrels you may purchase at this event and both items will be sold on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Cash, checks, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) will be accepted and you do not need to be a Baltimore County resident to purchase a compost bin or rain barrel.

About Composting -Did you know that yard trimmings account for more than 13 percent of household waste? Composing at home can greatly reduce the amount of this material set out for collection.This is a big help for the environment (reduces pollution from collection truck activity) and the County's bottom line (reduces yard materials processing costs).

About Reusing Rainwater - Did you know that one inch of rain falling on a 1,000 square foot roof harvests up to 600 gallons of rainwater. Collecting and reusing rainwater is a great way to help the environment and your garden because rainwater is free from chlorine and other water treatment chemicals. Using a rain barrel reduces water pollution that can at times be caused by stormwater runoff.



This sale will be a joint effort hosted by Baltimore County's Department of Public Works (DPW), Bureau of Solid Waste Management, and the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS).

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