| Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:53 | The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering a free online copy of the “Safe and Sober Prom Season 2013 Parent Guide and Pledge Book” to help ensure a safe and sober prom season.
The guide contains facts about underage drinking and drug use, information on what parents can do to encourage driver safety with teenagers, the consequences of providing alcohol to minors and a list of transportation companies that have made a commitment not to allow the use by minors of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs in their vehicles.
To access a copy of the guide, visit www.baltimorecountymd.gov.health. |
| Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:53 | Residential Arson Awareness Week ended May 11.
Arson kills about 300 people annually and is directly responsible for $500 million in property damage per year.
The U.S. Fire Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Administration offer the following precautions that homeowners can take to reduce the risk and lessen the impact of arson:
• Install smoke alarms and sprinkler systems, as well as bright, shadow-free lights around the perimeter of a home.
• When leaving interior lights on, use timers to turn them off and on.
• Trim trees and bushes to allow others to see your home from the street.
• Arsonists are opportunists; lock all doors and windows.
• Keep your property free of trash, garden cuttings and household cleaning supplies.
• Ensure the property of vacant homes and businesses is kept clean and that utilities are turned off.
• A neighborhood watch group and frequent communication with police and fire officials will discourage arsonists from targeting your neigborhood. |
| | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:51 | To meet expected declines in the blood supply during the Memorial Day holiday, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive, Wednesday through Friday, May 22 to 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Francis X. Knott Conference Center.
Donors can make twice the difference by scheduling a double red cell blood donation, which doubles the amount of red cells normally collected in a standard blood donation.
To make an appointment for a blood donation, call 410-550-0289. Participants will receive a meal coupon, parking pass and special gift from the medical center. |
| Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:46 | Free programs at the Baltimore County Public Library’s North Point branch, 1716 Merritt Blvd. (Info: 410-887-7255) • Intro to Microsoft Word, for patrons 13 and older, Tuesday, May 28, 6 p.m. Registration required.
• Fun with language story time led by a Baltimore County speech pathologist to promote preschool language skills for children ages 2 to 5, Wednesday, May 29, at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Holiday closing: All BCPL branches will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Mobile libraries will not be in service.
• Introduction to the Internet for patrons 13 and older, Monday, May 20, at 2 p.m. Registration required.
• Preschool Story Time for children ages 2 to 5 with an adult meets Wednesday, May 22, at 10 a.m. Activities include stories and songs, followed by play time. Registration required.
• Baby Story Time for toddlers 23 months and younger with an adult meets Wednesdays, May 22 and 29, at 11 a.m. Activities include stories, songs and bouncing, followed by play time. Registration required.
• Thursday Knit and Stitch, a drop-in knitting and crocheting group for patrons ages 13 and older, meets Thursdays, May 16, 23 and 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All levels of experience welcome. Bring your own projects or get ideas from the library’s large selection of craft books. This is not a class, but group leader Paula Dixon can answer basic questions.
• Computer Room for independent work in a quiet environment for patrons ages 13 and older is open Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Dundalk Boy Scout Troop 239 has announced the advancement of members Cade and Connor Herring, twin sons of Michael and Dani Herring of Dundalk, to the rank of Eagle Scout. Their achievement was celebrated during a Court of Honor held April 6. Cade and Connor both raised money for projects at St. Luke Roman Catholic Church. Cade built three gardens in front of the church and Connor built a Mary Garden for both the church and St. Luke’s Place retirement home. The young men are both home-schooled and will graduate from high school this year. Troop 239 is sponsored by the St. Helena Community Association.
