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		<title>American Legion Edgewood Service Post 17 News, Jan 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Art Stuempfle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[News (Submitted by Carol Carden, 443-506-6561) 415 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD 21040, 410-676-1147 Line Dancing.  Line Dancing is back at our Legion as of January 8th  and every Friday night, from 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm.  Cost is $10 at the door and includes draft beer, fountain sodas, pretzels and chips. Line Dance lessons at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>News (Submitted by Carol Carden, 443-506-6561)<br />
415 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD 21040, 410-676-1147</p>
<p><strong>Line Dancing</strong>.  Line Dancing is back at our Legion as of January 8th  and every Friday night, from 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm.  Cost is $10 at the door and includes draft beer, fountain sodas, pretzels and chips. Line Dance lessons at 8:30 pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm and the kitchen will be open.</p>
<p><strong>BINGO</strong>, every Sunday, Doors open at 5:00 pm and play begins at 6:00  pm. Three progressive jackpots.</p>
<p><strong>Bull and Oyster Roast</strong> Jan.16th, 3:00 – 7:00 pm. $30/person or $50/couple.  Call for information and tickets (410-676-1147).</p>
<p><strong>American Red Cross Blood Drive</strong> Jan 23rd, 12:00 – 4:00 pm.</p>
<p><strong>Valentines Day Dance</strong> Feb.13th  Call for information (410-676-1147).<br />
For information contact Carol Carden, (443-506-6561).</p>
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		<title>Edgewood Public Library Programs, Jan 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Art Stuempfle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free Programs for all ages at the Edgewood Branch Library 629 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD.  410-612-1600 Meetings: Edgewood Friends Meeting Monday Jan 11    4:15-5:15 pm TAG! (Teen Advisory Group) Make a difference in the library, have your voice heard! Bring your friends and meet new ones. Saturday Jan 16    12:00-12:30 pm Regular Programs: The Un-Named [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Free Programs for all ages at the Edgewood Branch Library</strong><br />
629 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD.  410-612-1600</p>
<p>Meetings:<br />
<strong>Edgewood Friends Meeting</strong><br />
Monday Jan 11    4:15-5:15 pm</p>
<p><strong>TAG! (Teen Advisory Group) </strong><br />
Make a difference in the library, have your voice heard!<br />
Bring your friends and meet new ones.<br />
Saturday Jan 16    12:00-12:30 pm</p>
<p>Regular Programs:<br />
<strong>The Un-Named Book Club </strong><br />
This is not your typical book club. Join us for an interesting time of discussion and discovery. Thoughts and ideas required.<br />
Grade 6-8 Wednesday Jan 13  4:00 pm</p>
<p><strong>Babies Love Books </strong><br />
Playgroup follows for meeting and mingling.<br />
Ages 6-24 months  Friday Jan 29  10:30 am</p>
<p><strong>Edgewood Senior Center </strong><br />
Tuesday Jan 26  10:30 am<br />
Time Traveler&#8217;s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger</p>
<p><strong>Game On! @ Your Library </strong><br />
Match your skills against fellow gamers. Play Xbox or Nintendo Wii.<br />
Saturday Jan 23    2:00-4:00 pm  All ages</p>
<p><strong>It&#8217;s Story Time! </strong><br />
Wednesday Jan 11-May 31  10:30 am</p>
<p><strong>Kids Monday Night Book Club </strong><br />
Lively reading and activities.<br />
Grades 1 – 3  Monday Jan 25    6:30-7:30 pm</p>
<p><strong>Young Adult Book Discussion </strong><br />
Gather with other teens and have fun discussing some great books.<br />
Grades 9-12   Wednesday Jan 20    4:00-5:00 pm</p>
<p><strong>Yu-Gi-Oh Dueling Club </strong><br />
Activities include beginning instruction, tournaments and free play.<br />
Grades 5 and up   Saturday Jan 16    12:30-4:30 pm</p>
<p>LEAP Programs:<br />
<strong>LEAP: Living and Working in Space </strong><br />
Dr. Don Thomas will speak about his experiences as a veteran astronaut with 4 space shuttle missions. What is it like to see the Earth from 200 miles up? How are simple tasks like eating, sleeping and exercise performed in space? Dr. Thomas currently is the director of the Hackerman Academy of Mathematics and Science at Towson University.  Grades 3-8  Tuesday Jan 12    6:30-7:30 pm</p>
<p><strong>LEAP: Technology </strong><br />
An informal time dedicated to building solar powered cars, testing robots and more!  Grades 4-8  Tuesday Jan 12    3:30-4:30 pm</p>
<p>Special and guest programs:<br />
<strong>Monkey Around with Curious George </strong><br />
Monday Jan 11  10:30 am  2 Year to K</p>
<p><strong>Poe: Man of Mystery </strong><br />
A lively discussion of the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe and the mysterious circumstances of his death.<br />
Presented by Jeff Korman of the Maryland State Library Resource Center.  Middle school-adult  Wednesday Jan 20  6:30 pm</p>
<p><strong>Resume Writing Workshop </strong><br />
Tutor.com presents Barbara Safani, author of Happy About My Resume: 50 Tips for Building a Better Document to Secure a Brighter Future.  This webinar will teach you key tips for writing powerful resumes that get the attention of hiring managers.<br />
Tuesday Jan 26  2:00 pm    Tutor.com</p>
<p><strong>Freedom&#8217;s Crusade: Stories from the Civil Rights Movement</strong><br />
A look at the past with stories about the Civil Rights Movement.<br />
Grades K-3  Wednesday Feb 24  4:00 pm</p>
<p><strong>Underground Railroad in Your Backyard</strong><br />
Explore local sites along the Underground Railroad on the Chesapeake Bay with storyteller William Starke.<br />
Grades 1-adult  Saturday Feb 6  11:00 am</p>
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		<title>ServeFest 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Art Stuempfle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Input by Kevin McReynolds) We are having &#8220;kick-off&#8221; meetings for all folks interested in participating this year and we need every church, business, organization, group, etc. to attend one of these meetings, please. Our first &#8220;kick-off&#8221; meeting will be Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm and is being held at the Edgewood Recreation &#38; Community [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(Input by Kevin McReynolds)</p>
<p>We are having &#8220;kick-off&#8221; meetings for all folks interested in participating this year and we need every church, business, organization, group, etc. to attend one of these meetings, please.</p>
<p>Our first &#8220;kick-off&#8221; meeting will be Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm and is being held at the Edgewood Recreation &amp; Community Center, 1800 Brookside Drive in Edgewood.</p>
<p>Our second &#8220;kick-off&#8221; meeting will be Monday, February 1st at 7:00 pm and is being held at the New Life Christian Community Center, 210 Lee Way in Bel Air.</p>
<p>The first ServeFest 2010 volunteer activity day will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010.  Please mark your calendar for this important community volunteer day.  Questions or information can be directed to Kecia Bell-Smith or Kevin McReynolds (cell# 443-910-1442).</p>
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		<title>Free Summer Movie Nights 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Edgewood Alliance Presents Free Summer Movie Nights 2009 June-July-August June 12: Paul Blart: Mall Cop June 26: Hotel for Dogs July 10: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull July 24: Kung Fu Panda August 7: Journey to the Center of the Earth IN 3D! August 21: Wall-E Held in the Edgewood Boys [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Edgewood Alliance Presents</p>
<p><strong>Free Summer Movie Nights 2009</strong></p>
<p>June-July-August</p>
<ul>
<li>June 12: Paul Blart: Mall Cop</li>
<li>June 26: Hotel for Dogs</li>
<li>July 10: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull</li>
<li>July 24: Kung Fu Panda</li>
<li>August 7: Journey to the Center of the Earth IN 3D!</li>
<li>August 21: Wall-E</li>
</ul>
<p>Held in the <a href="http://www.bgcharfordco.org/edgewood-club" target="_blank">Edgewood Boys &amp; Girls Club</a> Gymnasium</p>
<p>(located next to <a href="http://www.edgewoodelementary.org/" target="_blank">Edgewood Elementary</a>)</p>
<p>Pre-Movie Entertainment begins at 6:30 PM<br />
Movies begin at 7:00 PM</p>
<p>Don’t forget your blankets and chairs!</p>
<p>Popcorn, snacks &amp; beverages are available for a small charge.</p>
<p>Special thanks to <a href="http://www.apgfcu.com/" target="_blank">APGFCU</a> for their generous support of Edgewood Alliance’s summer movies.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.town.edgewood.md.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/family-movie-nights.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view the original announcement flyer</a></p>
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		<title>6th Annual Harford County Symposium &#8211; Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.town.edgewood.md.us/community-initiatives/6th-annual-harford-county-symposium-drug-prevention-intervention-and-treatment</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6th Annual Harford County Symposium Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment “Charting the Course—Weathering the Storm” Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM Patterson Mill High School 85 Patterson Mill Road Bel Air, Maryland 21015 Hosted By: Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy FACE-IT Harford County Public Schools Registration available May 1st [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>6th Annual Harford County Symposium</p>
<p>Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment<br />
“Charting the Course—Weathering the Storm”</p>
<p>Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009<br />
8:00 AM — 4:00 PM<br />
Patterson Mill High School<br />
85 Patterson Mill Road<br />
Bel Air, Maryland 21015</p>
<p>Hosted By:<br />
Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy<br />
FACE-IT<br />
Harford County Public Schools</p>
<p>Registration available May 1st</p>
<p>FACE-IT<br />
Faith Activated Community Empowering<br />
Intervention Training</p>
<p>Harford County Office of Drug<br />
Control Policy<br />
319 South Main Street<br />
Bel Air, Maryland 21014<br />
410-638-3333<br />
ODCP@harfordcountymd.gov</p>
<p><a href="http://www.town.edgewood.md.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/drug-prevention-flyer.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view the original announcement flyer</a></p>
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