Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Dining
Cahors is back! Cahors is black! Cahors is malbec. The original malbec.
The grape malbec is native to southwest France. In fact, recent research by Jean-Michel Boursicot has discovered that malbec is a cross between magdeleine noire (from ...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
I'm a big fan of the Boy Scouts. The highest rank in the scouting program is that of the Eagle Scout. There are many requirements, not the least of which is an Eagle project. Most of these projects have local impact- things like improving a loc...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
I first met friend and neighbor Ellen Nibali nearly 34 years ago. As new West Friendship neighbors, I was thrilled and impressed during our first meeting to realize that Ellen knew all about gardening.
Over the years, I have been the...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
Mark your calendars now for one of the fall's best social events. The Lisbon United Methodist Church will be holding its ham and oyster dinner Oct. 17. More information about the dinner will be forthcoming in a future column.
Another fall ...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Sports
The deadline for submitting sports copy is noon on Mondays. We prefer e-mail (howardcountysports@patuxent.com) or fax (410-997-4564). We do not accept results by phone. When two Howard County teams play, players from both...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
The Elkridge Hurricanes 9-11 football team had the opportunity to play a seven-minute exhibition game against the Howard County Terps Aug. 24th during the Ravens preseason game at at M&T Bank Stadium against the New York Jets.
The boys...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Sports
Howard Community College
Howard Community College hosted the seventh annual Dragon Invitational volleyball tournament Sept. 5-6. The tournament was won by the Colleg...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700.
*All Together Now -- Mondays, 10 and 11 a.m. For children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 minutes. Limited space; tickets are available at Children's Desk 30 minutes bef...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Call it one major before-and-after project.
More than a dozen decorators, artists and interior designers have been transforming a historic Ellicott City home as they prepare for the 25th Annual Decorator Show House, hosted by Historic El...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
These groups meet regularly.
The Bain Center -- 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213.
*Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Mondays, 9-9:40 a.m. Laughter exercises and group sharing. $2 per week. 410-313-7320 or 410-313-7279.
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Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Community
These groups meet regularly.
Brain injury -- For family members and friends of individuals with acquired brain injury. Third Wednesday of odd months, 5:30 p.m. Humanim, 6355 Woodside Court, Columbia. 410-381-7171.
Chronic pain -- For anyo...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
The kids are back to school and fall activities are in full swing. Kathy Doughty shares that the Folly Quarter Middle School PTA has worked hard over the summer to plan some fun activities for the 2009/2010 school year.
Parents are invite...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Opinion
This is in response to the recent articles concerning the Howard Soil Conservation District and the audit to be conducted by Howard County.
The Howard Soil Conservation District has been funding two positions to conduct sediment and eros...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Entertainment, Arts
'Beauty' awakens at Red Branch
The Red Branch Theatre Company will stage a production of the children's musical "Sleeping Beauty" Sept. 11-13, 18-20 and 25-2...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Q: I love Mabel, my 7-month-old Boxer puppy, but not when she goes berserk, tearing through the house. She does this after exercising out in the yard. Her bouts of the "willies" -- which is what we call these ...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Baltimore's resident rock band for kids, Milkshake, will mark the release of its newest CD, "Great Day," with a CD release concert Saturday, Sept. 12, noon, at the B & O Railroad Museum (901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore City). The per...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Entertainment, Arts
"All About Steve" is all about the nervous energy Sandra Bullock brings to her role as a crossword puzzle constructor whose personal life is an even greater puzzle. Just as her character has a kna...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
I'm tucked away in Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of Spain. I have a three-part agenda: see pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market and buy some barnacles in the seafood section, then have them coo...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
Sun Y. Lee has entered basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy.
She is the daughter of Myong Lee, of Ellicott City.
Lee is a 2009 graduat...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Community
When was the last time you and your spouse went out on a date? Stop laughing, guys. Your wife will love it.
If she's happy, your life will be so much better. Maybe it's time to reinvigorate your marriage by setting aside exclusive time to ...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times in Entertainment, Arts
When reminded that she recently told a journalist on the "CBS Sunday Morning" program that she finally "gets it," singer Marianne Faithfull confesses that she's not really sure what sh...
Published September 10, 2009 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Entertainment, Arts
Be especially careful passing cars on a Howard County road this weekend. Chances are good that some will be filled with arts supporters headed for one of the "Road to the Arts" public receptions being held at galleries all over the co...