The Forge Flyer

Monday, June 17, 2013

New Rodgers Forge "farmers' market"

Super cool! Read about it in The Baltimore Sun.

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
New Rodgers Forge "farmers' market"

2013-06-17T12:49:00-04:00
KrisH.
Rodgers Forge|things to do|
Comments

Saturday, June 15, 2013

New cafe coming to York Road at Regester

I have no details, but high hopes.

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
New cafe coming to York Road at Regester

2013-06-15T13:48:00-04:00
KrisH.
Comments

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Recap of last night's BCPS meeting about overcrowding and redistricting

Jon Meoli of the Towson Times reports: School officials used a meeting Wednesday night to elaborate on its plans for new elementary school seats in the Towson area and to stress that the ongoing process of addressing overcrowding will be more effective if the community works in partnership with the school system.

[Um, or vice versa...]

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Recap of last night's BCPS meeting about overcrowding and redistricting

2013-06-13T14:50:00-04:00
KrisH.
Rodgers Forge|school issues|
Comments

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Multi-car accident at York and Regester

At least five cars involved, at least one person injured, police say.

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Multi-car accident at York and Regester

2013-06-11T19:44:00-04:00
KrisH.
Comments

Monday, June 10, 2013

Reminder: BCPS holds meeting about overcrowding solutions this Wednesday (June 12)

It will be at 6:30 p.m. at Carver High, 938 York Road in Towson. Up for discussion, of course, will be tearing down the current Rodgers Forge Elementary and building a larger one elsewhere on RFES property. .... Details are here.

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Reminder: BCPS holds meeting about overcrowding solutions this Wednesday (June 12)

2013-06-10T17:30:00-04:00
KrisH.
Comments

Tornado watch issued

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/weather/weather-blog/bal-wx-thunderstorms-likely-with-highs-near-80-on-monday-20130609,0,7216597.story

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Tornado watch issued

2013-06-10T14:51:00-04:00
KrisH.
Comments

Date of next Rodgers Forge board meeting changed

It will be Tuesday, June 11.
http://rodgersforgecommunity.blogspot.com/2013/06/rfca-june-meeting-change-of-date-and.html

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Date of next Rodgers Forge board meeting changed

2013-06-10T08:14:00-04:00
KrisH.
Comments

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

BCPS moving ahead with plans to demolish the old Carver building

I'm not convinced this move makes a lot of sense right now, as the school system tries to figure out how to add 700 more seats in the Towson area.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/ph-tt-carver-demolition-0605-20130603,0,1057112.story

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
BCPS moving ahead with plans to demolish the old Carver building

2013-06-05T07:44:00-04:00
KrisH.
school issues|
Comments

Rodgers Forge community picnic is this Saturday

June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the tot lot. DJ, horse rides, bouncy house, food for sale etc.

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Rodgers Forge community picnic is this Saturday

2013-06-05T07:01:00-04:00
KrisH.
Rodgers Forge|things to do|
Comments

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Free trees this Saturday

This was passed along to me from Tree Rodgers Forge: Blue Water Baltimore is giving away trees on June 1. Details:
http://www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/events/?event_id=520

(Short and sweet from my phone.)

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Free trees this Saturday

2013-05-30T23:17:00-04:00
KrisH.
Comments

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Rodgers Forge Garden Club meeting this Monday

Date: Monday, June 3

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Topic: We will have a Master Gardener speaking on Integrative Pest Management. Will include cultural, biological, mechanical and organic chemical strategies for pest control in all types of gardens.

Contact Mary and Elaine at theforgefarm@gmail.com for more information.

(This group has a lot of great initiatives in the works -- veggie swapping, sharing land for gardens, etc. So glad they're doing this!)

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Rodgers Forge Garden Club meeting this Monday

2013-05-28T21:48:00-04:00
KrisH.
Rodgers Forge|things to do|
Comments

Mark your calendars for June 12: BCPS holding another meeting about school overcrowding

It will be at 6:30 p.m. at Carver High. Details are here.

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Mark your calendars for June 12: BCPS holding another meeting about school overcrowding

2013-05-28T21:39:00-04:00
KrisH.
Rodgers Forge|school issues|things to do|
Comments

Monday, May 27, 2013

Car stolen and recovered, keys missing

This Stanmore resident is looking for his keys. Have you seen them?

Hi Kris, I found my vehicle that was stolen yesterday but my keys are still missing - if anyone finds a jeep key on a red carabiner, I would greatly appreciate it. thanks Ryan

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Car stolen and recovered, keys missing

2013-05-27T09:37:00-04:00
KrisH.
Comments

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Stabbing at Sheraton in Towson

In the Baltimore Sun.

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Stabbing at Sheraton in Towson

2013-05-26T02:00:00-04:00
KrisH.
crime|
Comments

Towson library evacuated; all is fine

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/bs-md-library-package-20130525,0,6798288.story

What do you think? Post or read comments here:
Towson library evacuated; all is fine

2013-05-26T01:59:00-04:00
KrisH.
Comments

RECURRING EVENTS

Before you go, contact venue to confirm event.

Mondays:
Storytime at Barnes & Noble in Towson, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays:
Preschool Story Time. Story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Cockeysville Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Family Fun Day at 10 a.m. White Marsh Mall on Tuesdays.

Wednesdays:
Kids' Corner at Towson Trader Joe's (storytime, coloring...) at 11 a.m.

Baby Boosters Story Time at Towson Library

Thursdays:
Preschool Story Time. For 2- to 5-year-olds at Cockeysville Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Fridays:
Preschool Story Time. For 2- to 5-year-olds at Towson Library, Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Family Fun Day at Towson Town Center on Fridays, Grand Court.

Saturdays:
Storyhour at Ukazoo Books in Towson on Saturdays from 11:00 to 12:00.

Free kids' crafts at Lakeshore Learning Store on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 3 and up.

Drop-in art activities at The Walters

Sundays:
Free Family Sundays at the Baltimore Museum of Art

Drop-in art activities at The Walters

random/helpful info

Locate child-care options and after-school activities with this resource from Baltimore County.

Safety info: car and fire, including which smoke detector to buy.

Pregnant? Have a newborn? Like sleep? You must see this.

Here's an easy way to cancel unwanted catalogs.

Get rid of your junk while being green.

Be proactive about troublesome rental properties.

Donate your old car to a good cause.

A little secret about Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons that can save you money.

Expand your horizons with life-enrichment courses.

How to avoid the DMV when you buy a car.

Sign up for emails about recalled products.

Home-improvement clinics.

Contact info for local, statewide officials.

More things for kids & adults

Kids' workshops at Home Depot the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon. Lowe's also has kids' workshops.

Creative activities at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Storyville at the Rosedale Library.

Mother Goose on the Loose and Preschool Story Time at Roland Park library, central library and other locations.

Drop-in art activities at The Walters Art Museum.

Craft workshops for kids and how-to classes for adults at Michael's.

Stay home and let them read books or pretend to fight dragons, etc. It's good for them!

Assorted parent/infant/toddler workshops and classes at the Jewish Community Center.

Maryland Fire Museum, at 1301 York Road, just above the beltway. (The museum has limited hours right now; be sure to contact them before you go.)

Ice skating at Patterson Park or Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena.

Children of the World co-op playgroup. A great place for kids to play and parents to relax and chat. Located in (though not affiliated with) the cathedral at University Parkway and St. Paul Street, in the Guilford area. Runs year round. More info here.

Pick-your-own farms (apples, berries, pumpkins, etc.).
Huber's Farm ... Moore's Orchard 410.256.5982 ... North Run Farm .... Weber's Cider Mill Farm ... and more

The Waverly Farmers' Market runs all year long.

Paint your own pottery at Amazing Glaze in Mt. Washington and Hot Pots in Timonium.

Utz factory tours -- You can see and smell the making of the famous Utz Potato Chips and Snacks at the 600,000- square-foot facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Crayola factory tours in Easton, PA.

Music classes at various Music Together locations, including Harford Road, Roland Park and Towson; through Music for the Young Child on North Charles; Kindermusik; and MusikGarten at Woodbrook on Stevenson.

Stroller Strides mom-and-child exercise.

Dance lessons through many area programs.

Pottery classes, age 3 to adult. Baltimore Clayworks.

Art classes, toddler to adult. The Painting Workshop. And kids' classes at Abrakadoodle.

Kids' gymnastics: Rebounders, Hoppin' Tots, YMCA, My Gym.

Swim lessons: Kids First Swim, Meadowbrook and the YMCA's various locations (click on "program catalog").

New-mom/parent support groups (Is his poop supposed to look like that? Will I ever sleep again?) through St. Jo's and at GMBC.

Knitting classes for adults at A Good Yarn in Fells Point or Woolworks on Falls Road.

Jewelry-making lessons at Gem Cutters Guild.

Wine tastings at bin 604 and Wells. And here are wine recommendations from WYPR's Cellar Notes.

Cooking lessons at For the Love of Food in Reisterstown or at Roland Park Country School.

Free technique classes at Williams- Sonoma. Contact the Cross Keys location, (410) 435-6020, or Towson Town Center store (410) 847-9021. Whole Foods also offers free cooking classes. More info here.

Free decorating classes at Pottery Barn in Towson.

Ballroom dancing: Lessons at Beginning Ballroom, Towson Dance Studio, Friday Night Swing, or Arthur Murray. Use what you've learned, or already know, at the Belvedere hotel or The Promenade. And swing dancing at Charm City Swing.

What else should be listed here?
Contact kris(at)forgeflyer.com

It's easy to recycle in the city and county

To find out what you can recycle and when it gets picked up, visit the recycling sites of Baltimore County or Baltimore City. (~~Did you know they don't recycle pizza boxes or yogurt containers?~~ They do now!)

You can also learn there how to recycle electronics, such as old VCRs, cell phones and computers, which are full of toxins that are best left out of the trash.

Plastic bags can be recycled at most grocery stores, and batteries and compact flourescent bulbs can be recycled at Ikea (the bins are located near the returns counter).

Rodgers Forge listserv

Do you live in Rodgers Forge?

Blog Archive