Monday, May 21, 2012
Rusty Clark will man the trailer equipped with a smoker and will offer homemade barbecue six days a week. The stand will be open this Wednesday.
Area residents will have a new option for barbecue when a Gambrills man opens his new food trailer alongside Maryland Route 3. Russell “Rusty” Clark quietly started serving ribs, brisket, chicken and other barbecue options last weekend and will be open Wednesday for customers. He'll be open sporadically over the next week and hopes to have a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 2. Clark, 55, said he decided to open Rusty’s Ribs 'n BBQ after holding countless successful cookouts with friends and family. “Everyone said ‘you should go into business,’” he said. “I’d been doing it for 17 years but never considered it. But then my wife and I talked and said ‘let’s go for it.’” Rusty’s will operate out of a mobile trailer equipped with a …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Feathers, bows and sequins, oh my!
For some ladies attending the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, the hats are more important than the horses. Last year, Patch visited Hats in the Belfry on Main Street in Annapolis to see what was fashionable in the world of hats. This year, Marjae Hicks is busy adorning Baltimore area heads with feathers, jewels, bows, sequins, flowers and all the bling that is associated with a Preakness hat. The Preakness is one of Baltimore's historical sports events, offering tradition and excitement. And big hats. According to Marjae, owner of Hats by Marjae in Westminster, MD, Preakness-worthy hats are big and whimsical and will get people talking. "You have to wear your hat with confidence. If you don't, it will show," Marjae said. "You have to have …
The Giant supermarket in Gambrills announced some upgrades to its produce and meat department. It also presented a check to School of the Incarnation.
Officials from Giant Food celebrated the grand re-opening of the Gambrills supermarket on Friday, and presented a check for more than $8,000 to a local school. The Giant store in the Crofton Station shopping center was recently updated with an expanded produce and meat section, plus a new seafood counter. It’s part of an ongoing effort to “refresh” all stores in the grocery chain, District Manager John Hicks said. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Giant officials also announced the donation of $8,248.58 to School of the Incarnation as part of its A+ School Rewards campaign. Colby Raber, a fourth-grader at the school, said the donation from Giant comprised about one-fourth of all money raised at the school this year, and would go toward new…
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The event sponsored by Vuong's Martial Arts will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot on Carver Road off Maryland Route 3 North.
The community is invited to a free event in Gambrills with food, moon bounces, giveaways and more on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Carver Square Open House will be held in the parking lot shared by the Vuong's Martial Arts and S.J. Chadwick buildings on Carver Road off Maryland Route 3 North. "This is our 3rd year holding the event and it has grown each year," wrote Mike Visitacion, manager and instructor at Vuong's. "We must have had 500 attendees throughout the day last year." The event will include: The Community Appreciation Day event will feature several local businesses including Vuong's, Vocelli Pizza, Floyd's 99 Barbershop, State Farm, Jazzercise, Eye of the Beholder Consignments and UPS. Vuong's will also offer one-day …
Stefanie Biondi, Kendal Crawford and Ginal Lee could win $50,000 in scholarships from the Siemens Foundation for their environmental project to filter farm runoff.
Three South River High students are national finalists in the Siemens “We Can Change the World” challenge for their project on tackling pollution from farm runoff on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, according to a release by the Siemens Foundation. Team Duckweed includes Stefanie Biondi, Kendal Crawford and Ginal Lee. The team was concerned with the dangerously large dead zone in the Chesapeake Bay caused by agricultural runoff. The young scientists designed a system to filter farm runoff through bioremediation with duckweed plants. Thanks to their efforts and ingenuity, the team—under the guidance of Tanya Marushak—has a chance to win more than $50,000 in prizes and scholarships, according to a release by the Siemens Foundation. “[Team …
Joshua Bradley, a senior at Rockbridge Academy in Millersville, was one of two students to win scholarships from the Rotary Club of Annapolis.
Gambrills resident Joshua Bradley, a senior at Rockbridge Academy in Millersville, recently won more than $1,000 in scholarship money from the Rotary Club of Annapolis. Bradley was one of two students awarded scholarships in the Rotary Four-Way Test speech competition. According to a press release from the organization, Bradley is the son of Terry and Connie Bradley of Gambrills and placed second in this year’s competitions at Rockbridge Academy and the local Annapolis Area High School competition. He also advanced to the Rotary District 7620 semi-finals where he represented the Annapolis Rotary Club. Bradley was selected as a finalist for the district competition held at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge in March. He placed second in the …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Governor calls budget package "good for all Marylanders." Republicans say burden to local governments may force county governments to increase taxes.
The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a package of three bills that increases taxes on some state residents, shifts part of teacher pensions to local governments and undoes the so-called "doomsday budget." The votes Wednesday afternoon capped the three-day special session called by Gov. Martin O'Malley in order to override more than $500 million in cuts made in a budget passed in early April. The Senate approved the same three bills Tuesday. As part of the package, legislators approved by a vote of 86-51 what amounts to a 50-50 split of teacher pension costs with local governments. The split will be phased in over the next four years beginning July 1 with the new budget year. That bill also includes a doubling of…
Saturday, May 12, 2012
There are plenty of options for brunch featuring buffets, seasonal selections and even champagne.
Throughout Anne Arundel County, Patch polled readers to find the best place for Mother's Day brunch in our towns and neighborhoods. Here is a list of winners for each Patch. Check out who won below and let us know what you think by leaving a comment. Annapolis: Carol's Creek Cafe Broadneck: Severn Inn Crofton, Gambrills, Odenton, Severn: Big Fish Grille (Crofton) Edgewater, Davidsonville: Wharfside Bar and Grill (Edgewater) Glen Burnie, Pasadena: The Grill at Quarterfield Station (Glen Burnie) Severna Park: Brian Boru Irish Restaurant and Pub Looking to buy flowers for mom? Check out the Readers' Choice winners for the best florists in Anne Arundel County. See more Patch Readers' Choice winners.
Friday, May 11, 2012
The Crofton restaurant was a favorite among residents of west Anne Arundel County.
Moms always appreciates it when you go out for a big feast on Mother's Day. Patch readers in Odenton, Severn, Gambrills and Crofton said The Big Fish Grille is the place to go. The seafood restaurant on Maryland Route 3 in Crofton came out on top of the Readers' Choice contest, earning the most poll votes and generating a five-star rating and universally positive reviews from Patch users. The restaurant is well known for its Sunday brunch buffet for $24, or $27 including champagne and orange juice. Brunch will be available as early as 8 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. The dinner menu will be available starting at noon. In addition, The Big Fish Grille offers half-off bottles of wine on weekends. The Big Fish Grille is part of the same restaurant …
Patch offers some ideas to support local businesses and treat mom at the same time.
It's the Friday before Mother's Day and you still haven't found something special for mom. Patch has you covered with a couple ideas. Roundz Gourmet Market in Gambrills offers decadent desserts that any mom would love. If you stop by on Saturday and ask for the "Sweetest Mom deal," you'll get 25 percent off dessert selections. Roundz also offers gift certificates that can be used for food or cooking classes. Upcoming classes are scheduled for May 31 and June 4. See the Roundz website for details. Firehouse Subs in Gambrills honors mothers with a special offer at participating locations on Sunday. Moms get a free sub with the purchase of a sub, chips and drink. To redeem the offer, print the coupon. Firehouse Subs was selected as a local …
Karts Huseonica
6:22 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
Vuong's Community Appreciation Day is always a fun event with lots of FREE stuff. Cheers to all involved. Karen & Art (Karts) Huseonica more ›