A moonlit night, garden paths and the rich sounds of drum rhythms, all within the wooded wildlife sanctuary that is Eden Valley. That is what's in store for those who venture out on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to join Bette Hoover and friends at Dayton's Eden Valley for a Drumming Workshop and Fire Circle at 5085 Greenbridge Road.
The full moon celebration will feature master drummer Leo Bele, who learned the drums from his grandfather at the age of 8 years as a young lad in the Ivory Coast of West Africa.
Healthy food to share is welcome and guests are encouraged to bring their own drums. No experience necessary. New rhythms, new moon, new friends. A donation of $10 will be gratefully accepted.
Directions? Questions? Email Bette Hoover at Edenvalley@verizon.net or call Bette at 410-531-5610.
If you drive by West Friendship Elementary on Oct. 23 you will be sure to hear the roaring sounds of Tiger supporters hooting and hollering for the kids as they walk, weave, jump, balance, crawl , maneuver and dash through the Tiger Trot course. A fundraiser with a kick you might say. Go Tigers.
Speaking of fundraisers, it's not too early to mention a big event. Mark your calendar for Ellie Feaga's annual bake sale, which is set this year for Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to donate a baked good or goodies for Ellie's charity sale, call Kim Feaga at 410-489-5115 for the details. More information on Ellie's annual and amazing sale next week.
Halloween hayrides for the younger set are the newest thing at the West Friendship Living Farm Heritage Museum. Soft thrills of the best sort for the little kids. Children ages 11 and younger are invited to come in costume and enjoy a one-mile hay ride where storybook characters will entertain along the route.
The old fashioned hay ride event is from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 26. Accompanying adults are free with fees for the little folks at $5. Call the museum at 410-489-2345 to double check if the weather looks threatening. The museum is at 12985 Frederick Road (Route 144) in West Friendship, just across from the Howard County Fairgrounds.
And for the more daring in the neighborhood. Need to get really spooky? The folks at West Friendship's Living Farm Heritage Museum are hosting their annual Three Mile Haunted Hay Ride during October. Thrills, chills and scary sights beyond compare. A full description of all the spooky fun can be found at http://www.farmheritage.org or 3milehauntedhayride.com. All proceeds from the family friendly event will benefit the museum.
They're back. The stink bugs that is. Best remedy to date comes from West Friendship's Gwen Parker who has determined that a can filled with dish detergent makes for a wonderful "pool" and is the best "final resting place" for these hideous and unwanted fall visitors.
Oktoberfest is coming to our neck of the woods on Oct. 24. Join the community at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Glenwood for the monthly benefit dinner where the fare is a German-style Oktoberfest from 6 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the youth group pilgrimage 2015.
Dine in or carry out for a family fee of $30 or an individual fee of $9. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is at 2892 Route 97, between Union Chapel Road and the Glenwood Post Office. Questions? Call Lynne Quinn at 410-442-5445 or e-mail Lynne at lynnequinn@comcast.net.
R.J.Caulder is one of the vendors at the Howard County Farmers Market at Glenwood library on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. The Caulder family farm in West Friendship is one of the loveliest sights around. Now the Breezy Willow Farm products are available at the market each Saturday.
Signature soap made from the farm's Nubian dairy goat milk, which is high in butter fat and results in a most magnificent and fragrant soap. In addition the Caulder's fare includes honey, jams, local cheese and pasture-raised eggs from the farm's heritage breed chicks.
Brother Gerry Seipp has staged his famed Halloween Train Garden in the Manor House at the Shrine of St. Anthony on Folly Quarter Road. No charge to come out to the Manor House and enjoy the fun. Questions? Call the Manor House office at 410-531-2800. The Halloween train garden will be set up on Oct. 20 and 27 each Sunday, 3-5 p.m.