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For the Birds: Grab Your Binoculars and Hit the Trails

DISCORD ON THE GRIDIRON

STUDENTS WHO SERVE

GATHER ‘ROUND THE TABLE

LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

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THANKSGIVING IS MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR: AN EXTRA-LONG

Amy Appleton Dreyer, Sue DePasquale,

WEEKEND BASED AROUND FOOD AND FAMILY!

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As we approach the season, we hope this issue of Towson Lifestyle offers

Jenna Mace, Nicolette Martin,

inspiration. Perhaps inspiration strikes as you plan your holiday hosting or take up

Keith Schneider, Paul Versluis

a new hobby such as bird watching. I’m personally feeling inspired after learning what area students are doing to give back in the Towson community. In the spirit of the season, we at Towson Lifestyle have been inspired to make gifts to support area nonprofits at the end of this month. Please take our poll by visiting https://tinyurl.com/towsonGivesBack to help guide us in our gift-giving. As we all pause to consider what we’re grateful for in our lives, I want to thank our readers and advertisers for your warm welcome to my team and me. We treasure your support as we continue to serve the Towson area with lifestyle news and information that is trusted, on-trend and inspiring. With gratitude,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2018

FEATURES 14 Fully Engaged Service Is a Year-long Pursuit for Many Local Students

18 For the Birds Waterfowl and Woodpeckers Abound, so Grab Your Binoculars and Hit the Trails

22 Gather ‘Round the Table Shop Local and Include Family Heirlooms to Make Your Thanksgiving Table Spread Truly Special

28 Greatness — and Acrimony — on the Gridiron Local Author Jack Gilden Plumbs

22 18

the Discord between Two Baltimore Football Legends

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Inspired By

22 Culinary Creations 28 Page Turners 30 Renovate & Refine 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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The Fall Fete 2 at Green Spring Station The second Fall Fête, supporting Kennedy Krieger Institute, drew guests from the community on Friday, Sept. 7. The stylish event featured a runway showcasing fashion highlights from Green Spring Station retailers and celebrity models. Delectable food was provided by Tark’s Grill, Stone Mill Bakery, The Wine Merchant and Joey Chiu’s Greenspring, plus specialty beverages by Sagamore Spirit and Moët & Chandon.

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Blakehurst Senior Living Community 25th Annivesary Blakehurst Senior Living Community celebrated its 25th anniversary during two events for residents and their families. Blakehurst held a Family Fun Day on its Rotunda lawn on Aug. 11 and hosted a residents’ cocktail party on Aug. 16 in its new expansion. Celebrations included recognition of staff and residents who have been with Blakehurst since its opening in 1993.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s “Evening in the Woods” A little bit of rain didn't stop Gunpowder Valley Conservancy from holding its annual fundraiser, Evening in the Woods, on Saturday, Sept. 8. More than 200 people attended and enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere at the Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association. The event raises funds to support the Conservancy’s mission to preserve the lands of the Gunpowder Watershed.

1. Left to right: Sheila East, Corinne Andiorio, Sherrie Williams, Purnell Glenn and Barbara Nelson | 2. Left to right: Ron Becker, Dorothy Becker, Debbie Keene and Al Keene | 3. Left to right: Kristin Marisno, Stephanie Gordon, Dane Fichter and Marysia Jaworski | 4. Left to right: Colleen Ebacher, Charlie Conklin and Liz Entwisler | 5. Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake members, left to right: Charlie Conklin, Mary Gant and Bill Breakey | 6. Left to right: Stephanie Gordon, Jim Martin and Inna Kolomiytsev

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AROUND TOWN

NEW BUILDINGS AT GOUCHER COLLEGE

“The name Front Porch Church comes from the

This fall, Goucher College opened three new

idea that the front porch of the home is the bridge

buildings for students, including two residence

from the community space (the street) and the

halls—Fireside Hall and Trustees Hall—as well as

house (intimate space),” noted the group’s planners.

the new Mary Fisher Dining and Student Center.

“Front Porch Church aims to build bridges between

The openings were timed to welcome one of the

community space and intimate space in the same

largest first-year classes in the college’s history.

way that the front porch does.”

The new developments were designed using behavioral science and are focused on student engagement and retention by creating inclusive

For more information, visit FrontPorchBaltimore.org

PADONIA ROAD RAMP CLOSURE The ramp to head north on Interstate 83 from

living-learning environments. Brick-oven pizza is just one of many options in

Padonia Road was closed starting Sept. 19 and will

the new dining center, which also offers a “global

remain closed until summer 2021, according to the

bowl” station, a kosher and halal spot (and sep-

Maryland State Highway Administration.

arate kosher kitchen) and allergen-free offerings.

The closure will allow crews to widen Padonia

There is a prepared food section downstairs, with

Road underneath the northbound and south-

ready-to-eat sandwiches and salads. The dining

bound bridges that carry I-83 overhead. The

center is open to the public. Notably, credit cards

$22 million project is expected to ease traffic on

are finally accepted.

Padonia Road during peak travel hours. The clo-

“These new facilities are designed to reinforce

sure, according to the MSHA, marks the first step

a stronger campus community, through vibrant

in a project that will also replace the I-83 bridges

shared spaces in which students will live and

over Padonia Road.

learn together,” said Vice President and Dean of

Students Bryan Coker.

TWO MAJOR TOWSON PROJECTS TAKE A STEP FORWARD Towson Row and Towson Station, two major projects planned for downtown Towson, took a step forward in the development process in mid-September, when Baltimore County’s Design Review Panel approved each project, under the condition that each developer address its concerns. The

six-member

review

panel—comprising

engineers, architects and others knowledgeable in design—asked Towson Row developers to make sure that transformers are not visible from the street. The panel also requested that Towson Station developers encourage more pedestrian traffic by installing more sidewalks along the planned three-building retail development on the corner of York Road and Bosley Avenue.

FRONT PORCH CHURCH MAKES ITS DEBUT

Front Porch Church, “a Christian Church rooted

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

in the York Road corridor of Baltimore City,”

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

opened on Sept. 16 at 6122 York Road, with Andy

section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact

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A Bridges volunteer from St. Paul's School for Boys works with students on a park clean-up.

SERVICE TO OTHERS IS A YEAR-LONG PURSUIT FOR MANY LOCAL STUDENTS

Fully Engaged ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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WHEN THANKSGIVING AND THE DECEMBER HOLIDAYS ARRIVE, MANY OF US START THINKING ABOUT WAYS TO GIVE BACK.

Sixth-graders at St. Paul's School for Girls grow plants from seeds to support the work of Habitat for Humanity.

Local food pantries see

Seventh-graders make regular visits to Pickersgill Retirement

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Community in Towson, where they form bonds with elderly residents

tions, and toy and clothing

by chatting, playing games and taking oral histories. Eighth-graders

drives abound at churches,

engage in art projects and recreational activities with students at

offices and stores.

nearby Ridge Ruxton School, which serves young people ages 4

But for students at many local schools, the concept of giving back through service is a year-long proposition. “Our hope is to instill a pattern of service, beginning in middle school,” says Susie Ballenger, chaplain for St. Paul’s School for Girls, an Episcopal school with a foundational commitment to social justice. “We really want our girls to be engaged in activities that provide lasting change for others.”

through 21 who have disabilities. “We try to provide our students with a wide variety of service experiences so that by Upper School, they have a clearer sense of how they want to invest their time, energy and talents,” Susie says. Like many area high schools, St. Paul’s Upper School has a service requirement—60 hours—for graduation. “Most of our students far exceed that goal,” she notes.

At St. Paul’s School for Girls, fifth-graders get together throughout

At St. Paul’s, many Upper School students from both the boys’

the year to make casseroles and learn about the mission of Paul’s

and girls’ schools devote their service efforts to the Bridges program,

Place, which is committed to improving the quality of life for people

which provides year-round support to Baltimore City public school

living in Southwest Baltimore. Sixth-graders grow herbs and other

students from third grade to early adulthood.

plants from seeds to support the work of Habitat for Humanity in

“We have about 100 high-school-age students per year at St. Paul’s

Baltimore’s Sandtown neighborhood. By Mother’s Day in May, the

who volunteer for Bridges,” says Executive Director Rob Paymer.

pots of flowers and herbs are ready for delivery to new homeowners.

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INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

A Bridges volunteer from St. Paul's School for Girls volunteers with younger students.

At the Institute of Notre Dame, students in the Rafiki Club host events for women from the Baltimore community.

Fifth-graders at St. Paul's School for Girls make casseroles for Paul's Place.

The long-term connections our volunteers make with Bridges student are really amazing and transformative—for both sets of kids.” Launched at St. Paul’s in 1993, and now with a site at The Gilman School, Bridges provides year-round programs and support to students ages 9 to 22. Outcomes to date have been impressive: In recent years, 100 percent of participants from Baltimore have graduated from high school, and more than 90 percent have gone on to college. While the results are worth celebrating, Rob says, “It’s also critical that students and volunteers, growing up in different communities, come to know and care about each other.” That’s also the philosophy at Institute of Notre Dame, in Baltimore, where “every student experiences serving with people and not just for people,” says Siobhan Cooney, director of campus ministry. One group of IND student volunteers travels each week to Moravia Park Elementary School to take part in the Refugee Youth Project, a program sponsored by Baltimore City Community College. “Our IND students work with younger students who have come to America as refugees,” Siobhan says. “They play together, do homework together and most importantly, they form bonds. Watching my students connect with the children is a joy. They truly learn from one another.”

Fourth-graders at Park School of Baltimore collect food for Viva House.

Upper School students at Friends School of Baltimore serve a variety of organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and UNICEF. 16

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WOODPECKERS AND WATERFOWL ABOUND THIS TIME OF YEAR, SO GRAB YOUR BINOCULARS AND HIT THE TRAILS

For the Birds

ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE PHOTOGRAPHY JENNA MACE AND PROVIDED

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Yellow-bellied sapsucker

Northern flicker

NOVEMBER CAN SEEM LIKE A BLEAK MONTH AS TEMPERATURES DROP, DAYS SHORTEN AND THE RICH COLORS OF AUTUMN GIVE WAY TO BARE BRANCHES AND STARK WATERWAYS. But there is an upside to nature’s annual denuding of the Maryland landscape. “It’s much easier to see the birds,” says Peter Lev, president of the Baltimore Bird Club. “And this is the time when ducks and geese make their way south, so there’s a great variety of waterfowl to observe. What you see can change day by day.” A retired Towson University profesPeter leads members of the Baltimore Bird Club on a bird walk.

sor who has been involved with the Baltimore Bird Club for more than 25 years,

Mallard

Red-bellied woodpecker

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FOR THE BIRDS

(CON TI N U ED)

Peter Lev, president of the Baltimore Bird Club

Peter sees birding as a great activity for the entire family—a way to unplug from electronics, get some exercise and help kids build their power of observation and a love for the outdoors. “Certain children really take to birding. They learn an enormous amount very quickly,” he says. Ready to hit the trails? If you and your family are complete novices, you might consider joining an organized walk; check BaltimoreBirdClub.org for a schedule of area walks this winter. Peter advises buying a bird field guide (or using the online guide at AllAboutBirds.org, maintained by Cornell University) and investing in a pair of binoculars. In the early winter months, capitalize on migrating waterfowl by visiting area parks with bodies of water, such as Loch Raven Reservoir, Lake Roland or Quarry Lake. “Plan to go in the morning, when birds are most hungry and active, and try to be as unobtrusive as possible; keep your voice down as you walk, and avoid wearing bright colors,” he says. Chances are good that your November birding outing will yield sightings of Canada geese, ring-necked ducks, mallards, gadwalls and redheads (a medium-sized diving duck). “At Loch Raven Reservoir, you may spot a bald eagle,” says Peter, who notes that woodpeckers are also in abundance this time of year. With any luck, you might spot a downy woodpecker, red-bellied woodpecker, northern flicker or a yellow-bellied sapsucker. To keep a running list of the birds you’ve spotted, visit eBird.org, the world’s largest biodiversity-related citizen science project, with more than 100 million bird sightings contributed each year by eBirders around the world. “The No. 1 eBird lister in the world, Peter Kaestner, lives right here in Baltimore County!” he says. Of course, you don’t have to venture far to see some beautiful

species

birds.

Many

birding

enthusiasts

have great luck without ever leaving their backyard. Visit BaltimoreBirdClub.org/by/backyard.html for suet recipes, information on building birdhouses and advice for plants and shrubs you can plant to make your yard a haven for a wide variety of feathered friends.

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Bald eagle

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CULINARY CREATIONS

GATHER 'ROUND THE TABLE

FALL IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TIMES OF THE YEAR! Pumpkin pie, apple cider, stuffing and my

mom’s apple dumplings are some of the best things about this season. But the main reason I love fall is family! There are so many reasons to get together with the ones we love most to eat, drink and be thankful! For our Thanksgiving spread this year, we deviated from the expected browns, oranges and yellows and opted for elegant hues of gold, coupled with a rustic chic twist and accents of ivory. We rented the farm table and benches from Loane Bros. The bohemian table runner is from Pier 1, while the Flowers & Fancies centerpiece flanked with weathered gold candle holders are from Crate & Barrel. The settings include Monique Lhuillier for Pottery Barn Melrose rose gold chargers, Crate &

Barrel "Thankful" salad plates and Monique Lhuillier for Pottery Barn Marlowe rose gold utensils. When planning your holiday spread, consider mixing it up with an elegant combination of luxury, DIY and less expensive decor options (see table setting comparison on p. 25 lower right corner). A thoughtful touch would be to also add family heirlooms or vintage pieces into your tablescape. Don't forget to shop local, visit antique shops and to dig deep into your own items to pull together a sophisticated holiday display that will have your family and friends raving about your creativity!

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THANKSGIVING TABLE SPREAD PRODUCT LIST

BED

BATH

BEYOND

1 Ceramic acorn, $6.99 2 Napkins, $6.99 (4 pack) 3 Plastic wine tumbler, $3.99

CRATE

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BARREL

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FLOWERS

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FANCIES

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LOANE

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PARTY

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PIER

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POTTERY

BARN

14 Antique silver drink pitcher, $79 15 Antique silver salt and pepper shakers, $29.50 16 Pottery Barn classic napkin, $9 17 Monique Lhuillier Melrose rose gold charger, $19.50 18 Monique Lhuillier Marlowe Rose Gold Utensils, $50

NORDSTROM 19 "Thankful" acorns, $18.99

STEBBINS

ANDERSON

20 8-inch wine glass, $16.50 21 Resin turkey, $26.50

URBAN

THREADS

22 Burlap silverware pouch, $32 (set of 8) 23 Beaded napkin ring, $7.50 each 24 VIDA Alegria tray, $64

WINE 25 Antietam Creek Vineyards petit verdot, $38 26 Cool Ridge Vineyard Cool Red, $32

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PAGE TURNERS ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE | PHOTOGRAPHY STEVE BELKOWITZ AND PROVIDED

Jack Gilden, whose essays and articles have appeared in Orioles Magazine, the Baltimore Sun and the Baltimore Jewish Times, resides in Rodgers Forge.

GREATNESS—AND ACRIMONY— ON THE GRIDIRON LOCAL AUTHOR JACK GILDEN PLUMBS THE DEPTHS OF THE DISCORD BETWEEN TWO BALTIMORE FOOTBALL HEROES IN HIS NEW BOOK, COLLISION OF WILLS: JOHNNY UNITAS, DON SHULA, AND THE RISE OF THE MODERN NFL, RODGERS FORGE RESIDENT JACK GILDEN SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON THE COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN "AMERICAN ARCHETYPES" JOHNNY UNITAS AND DON SHULA. 28

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WHEN DID YOU CONCEIVE OF THE STORYLINE

But other research revealed the anger and frustration that surfaced

FOR COLLISION OF WILLS?

during these high-profile losses. After the ’64 championship loss to

When I was about 15. I attended a journalism conference for stu-

the Browns, Shula said something like, “We sure learned about their

dents hosted by the Baltimore Colts. One featured speaker was John

defense, didn't we?” The New York Times flatly stated it was a shot

Steadman, the legendary sports editor. He mentioned offhandedly

aimed at Unitas. For Super Bowl III, Johnny U. made his case to start

that Johnny Unitas and Don Shula didn't get along, and that it was a

the game though he had been injured all year. After the game, he

story that few knew.

admitted to Steadman that he was furious at Shula for leaving him on the bench until almost the fourth quarter. Unitas thought Shula

AS A LONGTIME FOOTBALL FAN, WHAT WAS IT

wanted to prove that the coach could win without him.

LIKE TO INTERVIEW GREATS LIKE JOE NAMATH, RAYMOND BERRY AND TOM MATTE? Meeting these men who had taken on a kind of mythical quality, spending time with them, talking to them was like living a fantasy.

YOU’VE NOTED THAT SHULA AND UNITAS ARE “AMERICAN ARCHETYPES” WHO HELPED FOOTBALL LEAPFROG BASEBALL AS AMERICA’S MOST IMPORTANT SPORT. HOW?

The interesting part was stripping away the myth and understanding

At the beginning of the 1960s, baseball was the nation's favorite

their more human qualities. We talked about their greatness, strug-

sport. By the end of the decade, two football coaches—Vince Lombardi

gles, complaints, fights and failings. Interviewing them in my late

and Bear Bryant—were considered as candidates for either president

40s, I had the ability and perspective to understand that the hero's

or vice president by the two parties. Unitas and Shula were so good

life was a hard one with many regrets.

they lifted the intensity of the entire game. You could draw a direct line from Unitas and Shula to the merger with the AFL, to Monday Night

WERE YOU SURPRISED BY THE DEPTH OF ACRIMONY

Football, to expanded playoffs and other innovations that elevated the

YOU DISCOVERED BETWEEN UNITAS AND SHULA?

importance of the game and built the NFL colossus.

I approached the story with the assumption of acrimony since that was what Steadman had told me all those years ago. I wasn't

WHAT'S SHOULD BE OUR TAKEAWAY?

surprised to find it. The evidence was everywhere. I spoke to team-

Collision of Wills is a book about how the mighty can fail. The

mates, family members, journalists, opposing players, etc., and just

underlying message is that when people cooperate there is nothing

about everyone within the Colts family knew of this rift between

they can't achieve. But when even great men work at cross purposes,

Unitas and Shula.

they are ultimately doomed to failure.

HOW DID THE DISCORD BETWEEN THE TWO MEN CONTRIBUTE TO THE COLTS’ TWO MOMENTOUS

"Unitas and Shula ... lifted the intensity of the entire game. You

LOSSES DURING THE 1960S (AGAINST THE BROWNS IN

could draw a direct line from [them] to the merger with the

1964 AND THE JETS IN SUPER BOWL III)?

AFL, to Monday Night Football, to expanded playoffs and

None of my interviewees was willing to say that Unitas and Shula's problems contributed to the team's agonizing championship losses.

other innovations that elevated the importance of the game and built the NFL colossus." —Jack Gilden

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LINEN PARADISE | Turn on the surfer music and your child will float away in this simple, handmade paradise. Drape a white sheet over a tripod of wood poles for the perfect island hideaway. Not feeling crafty? Find a similar tent at Wayfair.com. MARVELOUS MEMORIES | “Ohana means family and family means nobody gets left behind,” according to Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch.” Stock a cabinet with markers and paper and let your child pass the island time by creating hand-drawn works of art inspired by their favorite people. ISLAND ESSENTIALS | Bring out their artistic side and set the scene with sights and sounds of the island. Craft a ukulele, palm trees and maybe even some surfboards by drawing on cardboard and then carefully cutting around the edges.

bookworm CHEVRON PLAY TENT | Create a cozy reading nook with a fun and unique A-frame tent. Find a special one from the KidsTeepee shop on Etsy. COMFY THROW PILLOWS | Keep their imaginations running for hours with a soft spot to dream. Find your unique style at PotteryBarnKids.com. STORIES TO IMAGINE | Keep your book selection fresh with new books every month. BookCase Kids subscription boxes each include three new books. Visit KidsBookcase.Club for more information. November 2018 | Towson Lifestyle

1 2018 JEROME S. CARDIN MEMORIAL LECTURE McGuire Hall, Loyola University Maryland

Adam Gopnik, author and writer for The New Yorker, will address "Believing without Belief: Spirituality without Team Spirit: Thinking about Tolerance in the 21st Century." Gopnik probes the nature and limits of religious tolerance and belief. Loyola.edu/cardinlecture

4 RUMOR OR FACT? 2: ANOTHER RESERVOIR, OTHER TOWNS Historical Society of Baltimore County

Local historian Sally Riley Sunday discusses Warren Village and its final resting place under Loch Raven Reservoir, as well as a possible parallel “submerged town” under the Gunpowder Falls Reservoir. HSOBC.org/events

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FIVE ALARM PARTY BENEFITING THE FIRE MUSEUM OF MARYLAND Fire Museum of Maryland

Enjoy food stations, craft beverages, an auction, live music and lots of surprises. This party honors 250 years of firefighting and first responders. MT.CM/Five-Alarm-Party

10 RIDGELY MIDDLE SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR AND SILENT AUCTION Ridgely Middle School

An RMS Community Tradition, taking place from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Bid in the silent auction, sample delicious food and buy beautiful holiday gifts made by local artists. More information: ridgelymiddlepta.com

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Featuring free pre-show activities and live orchestra, plus the chance to meet the cast after the show. CharmCityPlayers.com

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13 NUTS & BOLTS OF STARTING A BUSINESS

320 York Rd, Towson, 21204

The Maryland Small Business Development Center teaches you how to write a business plan and other aspects of starting a business. Registration required. Contact 240-342-9410 to register.

15 TOWSON BOOK CLUB Towson Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library

Join in for a lively discussion of The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. bcpl.info

18 "ON THE HAMPTON PLANTATION"

Brown Rice Korean Grill serves up tasty make-your-own bibimbap Korean rice bowls and pan-fried Korean dumplings with homemade sauces and fresh ingredients. Come treat yourself! SPECIAL OFFER

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Hampton National Historic Site, Towson

Dressed in period attire, a park ranger will guide visitors through authentic slave quarters, dairy and overseer’s house. nps.gov/hamp

26 TOWSON UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson University

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Five Ways to Give Back HOW TO LEND A HAND LOCALLY ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE

The Student Support Network helps local students living in poverty and homelessness through in-school networks at Loch Raven

High School, Parkville High School and Pine Grove Middle School. Donate food, clothing, educational supplies and toiletries, or make a monetary contribution. StudentSupportNetwork.org

The Assistance Center of Towson Churches, at 120 W. Pennsylvania Ave., provides emergency help, including food, eviction and

utility prevention, prescription payments and lunches for the homeless. Especially needed are cereal, peanut butter, grape jelly and baked beans. Or volunteer to sort or serve food. ACTCOnline.info

GEDCO’s Micah House, at 5207 York Road, serves men and women who were homeless by providing permanent housing with

supportive services. A renovated apartment building serves 25 men, and a restored former carriage house serves eight women. Make a donation at GEDCO.org/micah-house

Thread, “the new social fabric,” engages underperforming high school students confronting significant barriers outside of the class-

room by providing each one with a family of committed volunteers and increased access to community resources. Volunteer as a “Thread Family Member.” Thread.org

The Arc Baltimore provides advocacy and high-quality, life-changing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental dis-

abilities and their families. Volunteer or hire Arc-trained employees at your workplace. TheARCBaltimore.org

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Towson Orthopaedic Associates Keeps you moving and is pleased to welcome Kenneth DeFontes III, MD

Dr. DeFontes specializes in foot and ankle surgery, complex conditions of the lower extremity, lower extremity sports medicine, and general orthopaedics. Dr. DeFontes received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is board eligible in orthopaedic surgery. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques within foot and ankle surgery, with the goal of getting patients back to sports and athletic

Elizabeth I. Langhammer, MD Dr. Langhammer specializes in surgical and non-surgical care of the hand, wrist, and elbow, as well as peripheral nerve problems throughout the body, in adults and children. She received her medical degree at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, where she served as chief fellow.

activities in a timely manner. Both physicians see patients in Towson, Rosedale and Bel Air Call 410-337-7900 to make an appointment | TowsonOrtho.com