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Edgewood Public Library Programs, Jan 2010

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 Book Club
This is not your typical book club. Join us for an interesting time of discussion and discovery. Thoughts and ideas required.
Grade 6-8 Wednesday Jan 13 4:00 pm

Babies Love Books
Playgroup follows for meeting and mingling.
Ages 6-24 months Friday Jan 29 10:30 am

Edgewood Senior Center
Tuesday Jan 26 10:30 am
Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Game On! @ Your Library
Match your skills against fellow gamers. Play Xbox or Nintendo Wii.
Saturday Jan 23 2:00-4:00 pm All ages

It’s Story Time!
Wednesday Jan 11-May 31 10:30 am

Kids Monday Night Book Club
Lively reading and activities.
Grades 1 – 3 Monday Jan 25 6:30-7:30 pm

Young Adult Book Discussion
Gather with other teens and have fun discussing some great books.
Grades 9-12 Wednesday Jan 20 4:00-5:00 pm

Yu-Gi-Oh Dueling Club
Activities include beginning instruction, tournaments and free play.
Grades 5 and up Saturday Jan 16 12:30-4:30 pm

LEAP Programs:
LEAP: Living and Working in Space
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

LEAP: Technology
An informal time dedicated to building solar powered cars, testing robots and more! Grades 4-8 Tuesday Jan 12 3:30-4:30 pm

Special and guest programs:
Monkey Around with Curious George
Monday Jan 11 10:30 am 2 Year to K

Poe: Man of Mystery
A lively discussion of the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe and the mysterious circumstances of his death.
Presented by Jeff Korman of the Maryland State Library Resource Center. Middle school-adult Wednesday Jan 20 6:30 pm

Resume Writing Workshop
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.
Tuesday Jan 26 2:00 pm Tutor.com

Freedom’s Crusade: Stories from the Civil Rights Movement
A look at the past with stories about the Civil Rights Movement.
Grades K-3 Wednesday Feb 24 4:00 pm

Underground Railroad in Your Backyard
Explore local sites along the Underground Railroad on the Chesapeake Bay with storyteller William Starke.
Grades 1-adult Saturday Feb 6 11:00 am

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Art Stuempfle on January 9th 2010 in Community Initiatives, Recreation

Parks and Recreation Project Status Report, Jan 2010

(Input by Arden Case McClune, Chief of Capital Planning and Development, Department of Parks and Recreation, 410-638-3571)
Edgewood High School – Synthetic Field
Synthetic field construction is complete. Use will be restricted until new school construction is complete and opened in the fall of 2010.

Edgewood Recreation Park – New Athletic Field and Parking
The construction work has been awarded to Comer Construction with a bid price of $625,213. The project has been placed on winter shutdown and construction is expected to begin in early March.

Willoughby Beach Launching Facility
Contractor has completed the improvements to this facility.

Nuttal Avenue Park
Harford County has received a $200,000 grant from the DNR Community Parks and Playground Program for the initial phase of design and site improvements at Nuttal Avenue in Edgewood. An engineering firm has been engaged to identify existing infrastructure and needed clean up efforts as well as appropriate locations for community amenities. Concepts have been reviewed and a Community Input Meeting will be scheduled in the coming weeks. Discussions are held with the Department of Public Works regarding the closure of one or more of the public roads. Community Legacy Grant funds will be sought for FY2011 by the Department of Community Services.

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Art Stuempfle on January 9th 2010 in Recreation

2nd Annual Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day Parade 2009

Announcing the second annual Edgewood-Joppatowne Independence Day Parade!

When: Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM

Where: Starting at the Edgewood Boys and Girls club and following Hanson Road to the Edgewood High School

Contact ejj4julyparade@yahoo.com for more information!

Independence Day Parade:

The 2nd Annual Edgewood & Joppa-Joppatowne Independence Day parade will be held on July 5th, 2009 starting at 6:00 pm in Edgewood. The starting location will be at the Boys and Girls Club on Cedar Drive and the parade route will be along Hanson Rd./Rt. 755 toward Edgewood High School. IT’S NOT TOO LATE to register as a participant!!! Continue Reading »

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admin on June 13th 2009 in Community News, Recreation