Hundreds of decorated horses, mules and ponies, some pulling carriages and stagecoaches, will fill the streets of Lisbon on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. as the Christmas Horse Parade comes to town.
Every entry in the parade will include horses or their cousins, and over 500 entries are expected. That's a lot of horses. The parade will begin and end on Route 144 near Morgan Station Road. Route 144 will be closed from there to the traffic circle at Route 94 while the procession continues through the town of Lisbon.
The parade is free for spectators, but donations of dry or canned goods for the food banks are greatly appreciated. Parking is available in lots throughout the town of Lisbon. Since the roads will be closed by the police for the parade, you will want to arrive early to find parking.
After the parade, there will be pony rides and a dinner at the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department featuring country ham and fried chicken. The dinner will cost $14 per person.
All the proceeds from the Horse Parade entry fees benefit Howard and Carroll County Food Banks and the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department. Last year's Christmas Horse Parade had to be canceled because of the weather, but the event still raised $8,500 for the fire department and the two food banks. For more information, go to the web site http://www.lisbonchristmashorseparade.org.
Greg Brock was chosen as the Hugh O'Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Ambassador for Glenelg High School this year. Megan Pittas will be the alternate Ambassador from Glenelg. Greg and Megan, both sophomores, were recognized for their outstanding leadership. They will attend a three-day leadership conference in the spring with the other Ambassadors from the state.
For over five decades, HOBY has worked with young people to make a difference, leading a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. Congratulations to Greg and Megan for being chosen to be part of this outstanding group.
A Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Church and the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 2 to 7:30 p.m., in the social hall at the Lisbon Fire Department. According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in this country needs a transfusion. Your donation of blood can help save someone's life. To make an appointment to donate blood, or to get more information, call the church at 410-489-5280.
There are lots of fun events scheduled at the Glenwood branch of the Howard County Library for the month of December. Just remember that registration is required for all of these events. Call the library at 410-313-5577 to register. On Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. children aged three to seven can take part in "A Nutcracker Sweet," a 45-minute session with a story, dance and craft to inspire "suite" dreams. Children aged three to six can catch cookie inspired stories, games and a craft in "Gingerbread Man-ia" on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m.
On Friday, Dec. 12, teens aged 11 through 17 can create a digital, interactive holiday card, and learn coding skills, during the session "Code a Seasonal Card." This "Hour of Code" event in honor of Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 8 through 14) begins at 3 p.m.
The Knit 'n Chat Teen Knitting Group will meet Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. The group welcomes both beginners and experts to spend time with other teen knitters and learn to make cool items. On Saturday, Dec. 13, you can brighten your Saturday afternoon with a little chamber music provided by local music students at 1 p.m. The Glenwood Library is a fun place with activities for everyone.