Bowling for Animals

by The Zone Magazine on 01/12/12

Bowl with Friends & Family

to Help Strike-Out Pet Homelessness

Humane Society of Harford County Hosting Annual Bowl-a-Rama

to Raise Funds for Homeless Animals

It’s time to lace up the snazzy rented bowling shoes, buy a slice of pizza, and settle in for a fun-filled afternoon of bowling on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Lanes, One Maurice Drive in Forest Hill, MD in support of the homeless and neglected animals at the Humane Society of Harford County.

You don’t have to be a candidate for the Professional Bowling Association to join in and raise money for the animals. Forest Hill Lanes has lane bumpers for the kids and computerized score keeping, so anyone can participate. The key to success is collecting donations prior to the event which can be accomplished two ways: either print a paper form to collect donations or create a personalized event page at

Registration for the Bowl-a-Rama will begin at 3 p.m. and participants will bowl as many games as they can fit in between 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is $15 per person and registration at the door is $20. Registration fees will help to pay for lane rentals and bowling shoes. To pre-register, visit www.harfordshelter.org by February 20 and follow the links to register and pay the $15 per person pre-registration fee with a credit card – or call 410-836-1090, x101 to pay over the phone. Each lane will consist of up to five bowlers, so if you have fewer players, you may be paired with other bowlers.www.harfordshelter.org for details.

About the Humane Society of Harford County:

The Humane Society of Harford County, Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the welfare and well-being of the approximately 4,500 animals that come to us each year. We promote the kind treatment of homeless, stray and abandoned animals by providing shelter, care, adoptions, and community education. We are not a county agency nor are we affiliated with any national or regional organization. Your taxdeductible donations, bequests, and proceeds from events are crucial to our life-saving efforts on behalf of the animals of our community.

For every $50 you raise in donations, you will receive two raffle tickets for a chance to win cool prizes. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at the Bowl-a-Rama. Tickets are $3 each, two for $5, or an arm’s length for $10. Prizes will also be awarded for the top three individuals or groups who raise the most money.

If your group is interested in sponsoring the Bowl-a-Rama, there are three different sponsorship levels that provide recognition in flyers, advertisements, and on the Internet. Visit

www.harfordshelter.org and fundraise online. Most people do both! You’re passionate about animals, right? Then don’t be shy about asking friends, family, co-workers, and school buddies to support the animals at the shelter. All donations are taxdeductible and should be brought to the registration desk on the day of the Bowl-a-Rama.

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Baltimore County Board of Education needs your help

by The Zone Magazine on 01/04/12

Board of Education Seeks Community Input

 

TOWSON, MD. - The Board of Education of Baltimore County has initiated its search for a new superintendent.

The Board has retained the services of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), a nationally-recognized consulting firm specializing in assisting local Boards of Education in finding qualified superintendent candidates. Additionally, a key step in the superintendent search process is to identify the characteristics the Board should consider in choosing a new superintendent.  The community‘s input and assistance would be greatly appreciated in this important step.  The public will be able to participate in this process by:  

• Completing the online survey at http://www.bcps.org/supsearch.htm prior to January 27, 2012, or
• Attending an Open Forum to offer comments. Forums will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Avenue in Towson, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at both Woodlawn High School, 1801 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn, and Kenwood High School, 501 Stemmers Run Road, Middle River.  HYA will facilitate the open forums. 

 

The Board thanks you for your assistance with this most important task.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2012 Mrs. Maryland America Pageant Results

by The Zone Magazine on 11/02/11

It all came down to the seasoned pageant veteran and the first time contestant.

Teresa Scanlon, Mrs. Annapolis (center) – Winner
She is a brain tumor survivor and a seasoned veteran to pageants; she recently held the title of Mrs. DC International 2011 and previously competed at the national level as Mrs. Connecticut America at the 1994 Mrs. America Pageant.

Heather Ziehl, Mrs. Northern Chesapeake (right) – 1st Runner Up
This was Heather’s first pageant ever! She is a lifelong resident of Maryland, Founder of True Housewives and Events and Promotions Coordinator for the Bel Air Downtown Alliance. Heather loves to spend time with her family and friends, is committed to fitness and nutrition and enjoys connecting and helping others. She has been married to her supportive husband Mike for nearly 2 years and has a 14 year old step-daughter, Brianna.

"I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to have been a finalist in the 2012 Mrs. Maryland America pageant; it was an amazing and very challenging experience! I had the pleasure of connecting with a wonderful group of people who all share a passion for personal and professional development. I would like to thank my loving and supportive husband Mike for always believing in me and encouraging me to pursue my dreams. The unwavering support, encouragement and generosity from my family, friends and sponsors embodies the spirit of OUR community; and, in MY eyes, YOU are the TRUE victory here! Thank you all so much!" - Heather Ziehl

Clara Paris, Mrs. Carroll County (left) - 2nd Runner Up

The winner of the Mrs. Maryland America 2012 pageant will have the extrodinary opportunity to compete nationally, next year, against 49 other states (plus the District of Columbia,) in the Mrs. America Pageant, 2012, the only nationally televised pageant for married women.

If you would like to be considered for a future Mrs. Maryland pageant, please visit their website for information.

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First Fruits Farm needs your help

by The Zone Magazine on 10/24/11

The harvest will be at a remote field ~ please be ON TIME so that the group can depart together and/or you may receive directions. Cell phone reception is not reliable at the remote site, so once the group departs, it will be difficult for you to contact us.   

 

 

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Public Meeting Notification BC Rec & Parks LPPRP

by The Zone Magazine on 10/13/11

Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks

PUBLIC MEETING NOTIFICATION

 

The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, in preparation for the formulation of Baltimore County’s

 

2012 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP),

 

will host a public meeting on

 

 

Monday, November 21, 2011 at 6:30PM

The Jefferson Building, Room 104

 

105 W. Chesapeake Avenue

 

Towson, Maryland 21204

 

 

The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public input relating to Baltimore County’s parks, recreation, and general land preservation efforts.  This input will play an important role in the formulation of recreation, parks, and open space policies, goals, objectives, and priorities within the plan.  The LPPRP will be brought before the Baltimore County Planning Board and County Council for formal adoption as a Baltimore County Master Plan addendum.  Opportunities for further public input will be available through the plan adoption process.

 

 

The prior Baltimore County LPPRP may be viewed online at the Recreation & Parks web site:

 

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/lpprp

 

A hard copy may also be viewed on a scheduled basis at the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks headquarters, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 302, Towson, MD 21204.

 

The Department realizes that not everyone will be able to attend this public input meeting.  As such, individuals who wish to provide input and be included on the mailing list for the plan process should contact Pat McDougall, 410-887-3822 (lpprp@baltimorecountymd.gov),

 

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, 105 W. Chesapeake Ave. Suite 302, Towson, MD 21204

 

 

 

Persons needing special accommodations for disabilities should call 410-887-5319 (voice)

 

or 410-887-5319 (TT/Deaf), one week prior to the meeting.

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