Monday, May 20, 2013
Get in a workout this week with Mantra Fit Bootcamp on Wednesday.
Looking for something to do this week? Here's a rundown of some events happening around Severna Park. Caterpillars Gym Class When: Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. Where: Rolly Pollies Details: Safely explore your child's natural abilities, assisting and encouraging them as they grow and develop right in front of your eyes. An Evening with County Executive Laura Neuman When: Wednesday, 7 p.m. Where: Florestano Building West Campus of the Anne Arundel Community College Details: Laura Neuman will discuss her vision for Anne Arundel County, what motivated her to apply for the position, an overview of the key elements of her budget, what her priorities are during her two years as county executive. Mantra Fit Bootcamp When: Wednesday, 6 a.m. Where: Severna …
Friday, May 17, 2013
The Severna Park Community Center is hosting a 5K to raise funds for an expanded weight and cardio room.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Anne Arundel County Great Give kicks off Wednesday night. Nonprofits participating including the Severna Park Community Center.
Several local nonprofits have signed up to receive donations through the GreatGive of Anne Arundel County, which kicks off Wednesday evening. Beginning at 7 p.m., anyone can hop online and donate money to a wide range of causes. The GreatGiveAAC runs for 24 hours. The program is being run by Razoo, an online movement allowing groups to set up online fundraising. The group claims to have helped raise more than $150 million for various nonprofits. Here's a look at the organizations in the Severna Park area seeking donations through the GreatGiveAAC. St. Martin's In-The-Field Episcopal School Annual Fund—Help St. Martin's in-the-Field Episcopal School develop tomorrow's learners, leaders, friends. Support The Pregnancy Clinic—The faith-…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Jenkins Memorial Church will host its 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament on Friday.
Happy hour for the environmentally minded, a gold tournament and a 5K are just a few events happening in Severna Park this week. Here's a schedule of upcoming events: Brian Boru Hosts Happy Hour for Environmentally Minded When: Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Brian Boru Restaurant & Pub Details: Green Drinks Annapolis is a local group that hosts happy hour networking events for the environmentally minded. Jenkins Memorial Church 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament When: May 17, 8:30 a.m. Where: Compass Pointe Golf Courses Details: The cost is $110 and includes greens fees, cart rental, range balls, continental breakfast, hot dog at turn and a buffet dinner. Car Wash Fundraiser for Woods Youth When: May 18, 8 a.m. Where: Woods Memorial …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The fair was held Saturday at the Severna Park Community Center.
Young entrepreneurs gathered at the Severna Park Community Center on Saturday to showcase businesses from lemonade stands, to duct tape art, to lip gloss methods. The young capitalists were there for Financial Futures Now Children’s Business Fair, which drew kids from Maryland, DC and Virginia. “The kids worked really hard and it showed,” said Financial Futures founder and fair organizer Vanessa Bright. “They had great products and services and presented their businesses very well.” Kids ages 7-14 participated in the fair. Along with business endeavors the event also featured moon bounces, a performance from Baltimore Children’s Mandolin Orchestra and a poster contest with the theme Dream Big, sponsored by Wells Fargo. The Children’s …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The Emily Schindler Memorial Triathlon was held on Saturday at the Severna Park Community Center.
The seventh annual Emily Schindler Memorial Triathlon held on Saturday raised more than $4,000 for the former SPY simmer’s scholarship fund. The triathlon is held every year at the Severna Park Community Center and Baltimore Annapolis trail to raise money for a scholarship fund in Emily’s name. Emily was killed in a car crash at Frostburg State University in 2004. The triathlon is orchestrated each year by fellow SPY swimmer David Ensor and Emily’s parents Jane and Charles Schindler. In an email, Ensor said that this year’s triathlon was the perfect balance of returning triathletes and new Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship triathletes. The youngest person in this year’s race was just 9 years old, while to oldest was 60. More than $3,000…
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The fair that highlights children entrepreneurs will be held at the community center on April 27.
Lemonade stands, cupcake bakers and duct tape crafts will all be on display at the Severna Park Community Center on April 27 as part of Financial Futures Now Children’s Business Fair. Children entrepreneurs from Maryland, DC and Virginia are being encouraged to share their ideas and learn more about the business world at the inaugural fair. Financial Futures founder and fair organizer Vanessa Bright said she is always looking for ways to highlight children who are interested in business. “April is Financial Literacy Month so I wanted to have an activity this month,” Bright said. “When I am teaching kids at camps, entrepreneurship is always something we discuss, and I want kids to know that is a viable option for them.” As of Monday, Bright…
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The 7th Annual Emily Schindler Memorial Triathlon will be held April 20 at the Severna Park Community Center.
For the past seven years, former SPY swimmer David Ensor has spent his time organizing a triathlon to honor a girl he never even met. During Ensor’s first year with SPY in 2004, Emily Schindler was killed in a car crash at Frostburg State University. “She passed away the first year I was on the team with her brother, Charlie,” Ensor said. “After she died we all went to Woods Church as a group. I just wanted to do something to carry on her legacy.” When Ensor heard that Emily’s parents Jane and Charles Schindler had started a scholarship in their daughter’s name, he decided a triathlon would be a good way to raise money. So, having never met Emily, Ensor created the Emily Schindler Memorial Triathlon. “I really just thought it was a good …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Home Depot’s remodel of the Severna Park Community Center building is nearly complete.
If you walked into Holy Grounds this week you almost wouldn’t recognize it. Gone are the plain colors, the rundown kitchen, the dark wood and the old floor. In its place is a fresh coat of paint, new kitchen appliances and an overall space that looks rejuvenated. Thanks to Home Depot’s $15,000 worth of upgrades, Holy Grounds will be ready for full-use on Monday. “It feels like a different space,” said community center director Jennie Boden. “And the care that has been put into it is beyond measure.” With help from local volunteers, Home Depot gave Holy Grounds new paint, floors, cabinets and counter tops, in addition to a new refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and sink. Holy Grounds offers a home for summer camps, weight management …
Friday, March 29, 2013
The 7th Annual Emily Schindler Memorial Triathlon will be held April 20 at the Severna Park Community Center.
Emily Schindler spent most of her life in the water. She joined SPY when she was 9 and filled most of her time swimming laps in the pool. When Emily was killed in a car crash in January 2004—during her freshman year at Frostburg State University—it seemed only fitting to her parents that they honor their daughter with a SPY scholarship given in her name. “Right after her death [my husband] was like this is how we honor her—she was a swimmer and this is what she would have wanted,” said Emily’s mom Jane Schindler. Each year, SPY swimmers compete in Winterfest at the University of Maryland, and during its inaugural year, Emily gave the devotion before the meet. Jane said listening to Emily talk about what swimming meant to her was very …
Rosalie Parker
9:10 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Jane, Chuck, Charlie & Claire Schindler are amazing people & I am grateful for knowing them & for their making this world a better place in Emily's honor. Rosalie Parker more ›