As 1994 chugs through its final days and minutes, 1995 is at the starting line, ready to sprint through days already filled with work, children, community service, sports and housework.
And it's time for resolutions. Between the daily demands, we can resolve to accomplish something more personal. To learn something new, to gain perspective or greater confidence.
To help your resolutions gain a foothold, consider these possibilities.
First, the Women's Club of Hampstead will present an expert in personal safety next month. Perhaps a similar program could benefit your organization.
For the artist, a chance to exhibit is both a moment of truth and a moment of being part of a greater community of artists. Artists are needed for two very different shows this spring and summer.
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Can a lesson in awareness deter a crime?
What can a woman do to protect herself from crime?
Concern for women's safety prompted the Women's Club of Hampstead to invite Tfc. James Emerick to speak on "What Is Crime?" at its next meeting.
The club will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 5 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1375 N. Main St., Hampstead. Parking is at the rear of the church, which is handicapped accessible.
Trooper Emerick, stationed at the Westminster barracks, is the Crime Prevention Officer of the Carroll County Resident Trooper Program. For his crime prevention work since 1984, he has received citations and awards from Carroll and Baltimore counties. In Carroll County, he coordinates educational programs help residents learn how to protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim.
Among his countywide programs are DARE, Neighborhood Watch, McGruff House, McGruff Tips Line for Children, Law Enforcement Explorer Post No. 56, all-terrain vehicle safety education training, and the Teddy Bear Patrol.
The Women's Club of Hampstead is part of the Greater Federation of Women's Clubs, a national women's civic organization.
Information: Charlotte Ratcliffe, 239-8185.
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The fourth annual "Women in the Arts" show, a forum perfect for the county's many female artists, will be held March 18 to April 11. The show will be on display at Carroll Community College in the Great Hall, which can accommodate up to 70 pieces.
This is a well-attended show of fine art in media ranging from acrylics, oil and watercolor through graphic and mixed media. The opening reception March 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. lets the artists and public mix over light refreshments. The show is open during regular college hours.
To maintain a high quality of work to be shown, artwork is juriedbefore the show. This year, jurors will be Maggie Ball, art instructor at Carroll Community College, and Lillian Osten, vice president of the Carroll County Artist Guild and president of the Fine Arts Club of Carroll Community College.
Artists may submit two works each. Only works not previously shown at the school may be exhibited.
Slides or photographs of work may be submitted until Feb. 24.
Alternatively, the work itself can be taken to the college the two days before the show for jurying.
Contact Mrs. Osten for details concerning the jury process and an application to the show.
Information: Lillian Osten, 848-9277, or Sherry Glass, 876-9600.
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For artists in all media who produce high-quality artwork with a nature and wildlife theme, consider exhibiting at the Nature Jamboree and Wildlife Art Festival to be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 at Indian Steps Museum in Airville, Pa.
This quaint museum of American Indian artifacts hugs the shore of the Susquehanna River only an hour's drive from North Carroll. The annual festival now draws about 2,000 people to view work by artists from Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Some stay at a private campground adjacent to the museum that also overlooks the river.
In addition to artisans selling work, environmental organizations and vendors display and sell items that promote environmental ethics and preservation. Proceeds from the daylong event benefit the museum. Those wishing to sell items must pay a $25 fee for a 10-foot by 12-foot space.
Recent nature art shows at Indian Steps contained a stunning display of waterfowl artists, duck-stamp contestants and others who photograph or capture realistic images of nature. Several were from Carroll County.
Event organizers are looking for nature artists who can demonstrate an unusual craft. They're also searching for someone to give a talk on a nature theme.
The festival is co-sponsored by the Conservation Society of York County and Pennsylvania Power & Light Co.
Information: Jennifer Carranza, (717) 284-2278 or June Moyer, (717) 764-4318.