One of the best parts of having a student in high school is the amazing productions that come from their drama departments. If you have never seen a high school show, please add it to your list of things to do.
Better yet, mark your calendar for March 23-25 and attend Atholton High School's musical production of "Beauty and the Beast." What a delightful tale for the entire family to see.
Performances are March 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. and March 24 and 25 at 3 p.m. There are more than 150 students taking part in the show, many from the North Laurel area such Maureen Monk who works with costumes and makeup. There will also be two dozen elementary and middle school students involved.
Tickets are just $10 in advance, $12 at the door and $10 for students or seniors. You can purchase tickets or get more information online at atholtondrama.org/.
Spring is only a few weeks away and with this mild winter, many of us are thinking about our gardens. It is good to know that the Boy Scouts are selling mulch. What a great way to dress up your yard and help out with a worthy cause. Ask any of your neighbors that are Boy Scouts or you can contact Boy Scout Troop 424 from Savage.
They are selling hardwood mulch in 3-cubic-foot bags for $5. They will even deliver it to your door. You can order by emailing them at mulch@troop424.com or by mail at P.O. Box 424, Savage, MD 20763-9998. Forms are available on the troop's website at http://www.troop424.com.
Can you believe that summer camps have started taking registration, already? Reservoir High School Boosters are offering summer sport camps in the area. They have camps all summer long in all sports played in high school for ages ranging from second-graders through ninth grade.
Make sure to register early for a discount in price. For more information go to camps.rhsboosters.com/ or email them at rhscampdirector@gmail.com.
Howard County Recreation and Parks is also now taking registration for their summer camps which include events at the North Laurel Community Center. One of the newest camps is The Hangout. It is a supervised time at the center for kids 11 to 15 years old. It gives them time to hang with friends, enjoy video games, crafts, sports, movies and more.
For information on all their summer camps, go to activenet12.active.com/howardcounty/. They also are offering programs for every age all year around. Make sure you check out their site to find out what you can sign up for.
The next movie night at the North Laurel Community Center will feature the animated tale,"Tangled," March 17 at 6 p.m. Admission is $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers and free for children 4 and younger. Admission includes popcorn and a drink, but you must register by calling 410-313-0390.