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Steve Mainhart, owner of Woodfire, poses with Jennifer Peckman.

Jennifer Peckman of Severna Park loves her mom, Carole Sacks! Jennifer won a $50 gift card to the Woodfire Restaurant, courtesy of the Severna Park Voice, by writing the best description of why she loves her mother for our "Best Mom Contest" in honor of Mother's Day.

Jennifer wrote, "My mom is very deserving because she had to deal with the death of her first husband - and being left with three young children - at the age of 24. Then she took faith, remarried, and had me. And she raised four very diffuclt kids in teenage years. She was, and is, always full of love. She had to bury a son at the age of 41, which is not easy to lose a child at any age. She has been an awesomely supportive and loving mother and grandmother. She has held my hand at my worst, even at the death of my father. My mom is all I have left, and she is the best and sweetest person I know. All she has been through has not jaded her. Needless to say she has had more heartache than to mention but she doesnt deserve me telling her whole story - some things are to personal. She deserves this honor most of all because I LOVE HER!!!"

Aye, matey! Come join The Friends of Kinder Farm Park for a pirate adventure, hosted by the Friends of Kinder Farm Park Educational Committee. Take a hayride tour through the park and learn about all the activities/clubs KFP has to offer. This year, participants will enjoy a pirate theme hayride and have fun collecting coins at each stop along the tour. The tour begins at the Visitors' Center on Monday, May 21, from 6:00-8:00pm.

Pre-registration is required for this event; tickets are on sale now at the Visitors' Center. The cost is: Individual, $3, entire family, $5. The fee may be applied to an annual membership in the Friends of Kinder Farm Park. The Gate Fee is waived with purchased ticket. The hayride and refreshments are included in the price. Members of Friends of Kinder Park are free, but must still pre-register.

Come join the fun and see what treasures you can find!

For more info or to register, call the Park Office at 410-222-6115 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ready to dive into that Outdoor Living project but not sure where to start? Stop by StoneScapes & DesignOutdoor Display Area, next to The Cheesecake Factory at Westfield Annapolis Mall to discuss Outdoor Living at your home. The event will be happening on Saturday, May 19, from 10:00am-2:00pm. Professionals from StoneScapes and The Stone Store will meet and greet with you to discuss any questions you may have. Contracts signed before May 25 are guaranteed to be installed by July 4! Light refreshments will be served.

Crooked Arrows! - Coming to Arundel Mills Theatre Opening Weekend, May 19

Calling Green Hornets lacrosse players: This is a special, private moving showing at Arundel Mills of the movie "Crooked Arrows," the first mainstream movie with lacrosse as the theme. There are already 150 seats taken, but there is room for a few more. Send in your reservation today so you don't miss the freebies and drawing items - Warrior has donated a bunch of stuff for us to give out. The deadline for reserving seats is Monday, May 7.

Cost: $10 per ticket, $6 for popcorn and soda.

E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your seats. Tell us how many tickets and how many concessions you will be needing.

Details are available on the website http://www.eteamz.com/greenhornetsboyslacrosse/news/index.cfm?cat=618307.

Pasadena United Methodist Church presents a community-wide event: “Skills That Really Work," on Sunday, May 6, from 3:00-5:00pm. This event is open to all and is free of charge!

Description of the event by PUMC: Every day in the news we see the incredible amount of stress people deal with. Weather disasters, terrorism, acts of violence. Its impact on every person is apparent. Children and adults struggle with the anxiety and feelings of sadness generated by these issues. Pasadena United Methodist Church extends to our entire community the opportunity to learn coping skills that really work. Our mission is to care for the individuals and families living in our community.

With great pride we present an afternoon to help our entire community, and all are welcome. Bring a friend or neighbor of any age. Come learn about anxiety, depression/suicide, substance abuse, and how to deal effectively with these issues. Learn to be an individual/family that knows how to develop a resilient, “bounce-back” style of coping with stress. Learn to enhance your feelings of positive self-esteem and how to de-escalate anger when it arises between individuals. Learn about all these topics and more in a relaxed, warm environment. Ask the questions you have always wanted, to help you know more about stress and mental wellness! We are really grateful to have Arundel Psychological Associates as our community resource.

Opening Remarks:

Steve Evans, M.A., Director of Arundel Psychological Associates

Breakout Sessions:

Lisa Ebaugh, M.A. - Anxiety - Understanding anxiety and building positive self-esteem.

Steve Evans, M.A. - Depression/Suicide - Warning signs and what you can do about them.

Virginia Dolan, Ed.D. - Anger - Deescalating arguments and confrontations.

Duane Isava, Ph.D. - Resiliency - Learn the secrets of bouncing back in life.

Jean McCracken, CAC-AD - Substance Issues - Understanding the impact on the brain, when to become concerned and how to take steps towards overcoming abuse.

Photo Courtesy of Jason Putsche Photography

At the American Heart Association's Go Red campaign's inaugural luncheon at the US Naval Academy, local residents helped raise awareness for women's heart issues.

By Linda Zahn
CEO

Have you noticed the SHOP LOCAL decals on businesses around the community? It’s a brand established to help engage our citizens in the concept of supporting local business. Local businesses provide employment opportunities, increase our tax base and help support the institutions we all love — our schools, sports teams and charitable organizations all rely on the bedrock of local business. It’s important to support our local businesses so that they can continue to serve the community we all call home. It’s not just about economic growth. It’ about the kind of growth you want your community to have. It’s the fabric of the community and the quality of the experience of living here.

Photo by Hayley Gable Bowerman

Despite the overcast weather and chilly temperature, many locals came out for the annual Severna Park Home & Garden Show, held April 28 at the SPCC. Above, show organizers stand outside the center to greet and welcome guests.

Steve Samaras, owner of Zachary’s Jewelers in Severna Park, will be interviewed by CNN Headline News regarding the second-annual Mother’s Day Design Contest at the Severna Park location. The CNN Headline News interview, a 5-minute segment which highlights local area organizations and their involvement in the community, will air throughout the month of May.

The interview will focus on the jewelry store’s contest for local area fifth graders. The young students have the chance to design a piece of jewelry for their mother in their art classes. Finalists will be selected from each of the participating schools and the top three will have their design made into a piece of jewelry for their mother. All participating artists will be invited to a Mother’s Day brunch at Zachary’s Jewelers on May 6, where the winning artist will be announced and presented with the finished jewelry.

Steve Samaras, owner of Zachary’s, said, “We take pride in becoming involved and interacting in a positive way with our local communities. This contest is a way to engage with the families in the area and to re-enforce the positive role that local area businesses can take part and build relationships outside of their stores.”

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Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser, owner of SinclairProsser Law, LLC, began working at her father’s law firm in 1996, a year after it was established, and is dedicated to providing quality, local estate planning and elder law services.

Story By Meredith Thompson

Photo By Brian Lancione

SinclairProsser Law, LLC, now owned and operated by Attorney Colleen Prosser Sinclair, was established by Prosser’s father, Ron Sinclair, in 1995. At the company’s inception, Sinclair joined the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, which helps establish practices in estate planning. SinclairProsser Law struck success from day one, and Sinclair invited his daughter to join his business in 1996.