Did you know the All Saints Sisters of the Poor Convent in Catonsville has a card shop that contains handmade designed greeting cards? These are different than what you might find in your local chain store and inspired by the luscious gardens and wildlife on the grounds of the convent. You can visit the shop or go to http://www.asspconvent.org/catalog.html to view their catalog and order online. The convent’s email address is shipping@asspconvent.org.
Cards for Catonsvillians
June 29th, 2010How Does Your Island Look?
June 29th, 2010If you have a traffic island or calming device, such as a circle, in your neighborhood please do your part to keep it weed-free and watered to help make our community look nice. Consider planting your “extra” plants there when thinning out your own garden.
Narcissus Salon
June 29th, 2010In the last few weeks, Narcissus Salon on Bloomsbury Ave, has collected about 10 pounds of hair to send to the Gulf oil spill to help absorb the oil. Many salons in the U.S. are doing this in hopes of helping with the disaster. For the full story, go to http://wjz.com/local/hair.oil.gulf.2.1755119.html
Remember Hutzlers?
June 29th, 2010
Have you checked out the new book, Hutzler’s: Where Baltimore Shops? If you’re a long time Catonsville resident surely you spent time at the Hutzler’s at Westview Mall and Security Square Mall. There are many mentions of both places in this interesting book filled with a rich history of department stores on Howard Street in Baltimore. Go to page 79 to see comments from Baltimore County Councilman and Catonsville resident Sam Moxley who was a former Santa Claus at Westview Mall. And look on page 83, where you’ll see the famous rooftop Santa, an annual tradition at Westview years ago, that could be seen from the Baltimore Beltway. Whatever happened to that Santa anyway…
Catonsville Tree Canopy Project
June 29th, 2010
Column: Campaign to Replenish Trees in Catonsville Takes Root
From the 5-12-10 edition of the Catonsville Times, By Maggie Schorr
If every American family planted just one tree, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would be reduced by a billion pounds annually. The Canopy Tree Committee was established late last year to help replace canopy trees that Catonsville has been losing because of age, disease, discretionary removal and storm damage.
The goals of the committee include raising awareness, offering expertise and helping organize tree plantings. Read the rest of this entry »
Catonsville’s Creative Side
June 17th, 2010
Much of the art is still on display from the Catonsville Bicentennial Fine Art Exhibit held at Catonsville Presbyterian Church earlier this month. About 20 local artists—all from 21228–participated in the event that featured subjects such as local history, portraiture, abstract, still life and landscape in a wide range of mediums including oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, graphite, ink, and photography. Artists include: Jane Byers, Mary Ruth Bushness, Carla Cerrato, Angela Delaverson, George Goebel, Marie Staub Goebel, Ian Herrick, Nicole Hord, Beth Jordon, Mary Jo Kehne, Frank Kirby, Nina Lagervall, Gino Manelli, Dolly McCarty, Bernard Nebel, Marty Spence, Shirley Treadwell, Edward Williams and Mary Beth Shelton-Wire. The church is located at 1400 Frederick Road. Admission to the gallery is free to the public, but by appointment only or during events at the church. Call 410-747-6180. Check this article for a description of the show.
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