One good turn deserves another and nowhere was that more in evidence than Dec. 29 when Josie O’Donnell delivered a box load of donations to the Saint James Thrift Shop in Mt. Airy. The next day, Josie was more than relieved when a good soul from the thrift shop called her to report that in the bottom of the carton was discovered O’Donnell’s billfold. Josie reports that not a single item was missing. What was that Tiny Tim declared? "God Bless Us Everyone."
Beads, beads and more beads. The 11th Annual Baltimore Bead Show comes to the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship on Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jewelry makers, crafters, classes, artisans and designers from all over the United States will dazzle visitors. Admission is $6. Local bead artisans Sally and Shannon Stevens will conduct classes during the Bead Show. Visit the Stevens’ website sunroomstudios.com for information on their 2018 classes and workshops.