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Holiday Happenings in Anneslie

Scott McGovern — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:46:46 -0500

Didn't the Stoneleigh Pool just close, like, 3 weeks ago? It seems that way, but
Christmas and Hanukkah are definately upon us! This is a reminder of two
upcoming holiday events in our community that you should add to your calendars:

First, you don't need to battle the crowds at the mall just to visit Santa.
He'll be visiting Anneslie just before Christmas on Monday, December 19th, from
6-8pm. He'll be holding court at 519 Anneslie Road and would love to hear those
last-minute requests from Anneslie's good boys and girls.

Secondly, remember to bring on your outdoor decorating "A" game by the evening
of Wednesday, December 21st. That's when dedicated Board members will brave the
elements to tour the streets of Anneslie and identify the best of the best. Get
up those lights, inflate those inflatables, string up those garlands and
wreaths! We award prizes for the best in Best Traditional, Most Commercial, Most
Original, Best Theme, and Most Illuminated. Something new this year, in addition
to the coveted yard sign, winners will also be receiving modest gift card
prizes.

Scott A. McGovern, AIA
President, Anneslie Community Association

Anneslie Adult Crab Feast 2011

Scott McGovern — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:20:26 -0500

When: Saturday July 30th at 6:00 PM -- Rain or Shine
Where: 700 Block of Murdock Road
Cost: $50 for Crab Pickers or $20 for Land Lovers before 7/23.
Cost will increase to $55 for crabs and $25 for land thereafter.
This adult only party will include all the crabs, Andy Nelson's BBQ, beer, wine, and soda you can consume.
We ask that everyone who attends please bring either a side dish (odd number houses) or a dessert (even number houses).
As always volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up.
Checks should be made out to the Anneslie Community Association and dropped off at 711 Murdock by July 23rd.
Please Call Kristin Morrow @ 410-433-1849 with questions

Anneslie Community Picnic

Scott McGovern — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:11:30 -0500

Planning is still underway for the ever-popular Anneslie Community Picnic. This day of great family fun is always a high point of the year!

Jazz Under the Stars on the Lawn at Villa Anneslie

Scott McGovern — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:09:00 -0500

Planning is still underway for a night of live jazz on the lawn at Villa Anneslie. Information on exact hours and ticket prices will be forthcoming, but SAVE THE DATE for this great adults-night-out opportunity behind the gates at Villa Anneslie!

Anneslie Dumpster Day

Scott McGovern — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:04:59 -0500

From 8:00 am � 12:00 pm the dumpsters will be available for your trash disposal.� They will be placed on Edgewood between Anneslie and Murdock.�� Please enter the area from Anneslie Road and follow the instructions of the volunteers assisting with traffic control and unloading.� Please do not arrive early or attempt to dump items later in the day.� The times will be strictly enforced to ensure your safety as the dumpsters are brought in and removed, as well as to limit any inconvenience to nearby neighbors.� Volunteers will be standing by to collect unpaid Community Association dues.� If you are available to volunteer on the day of the event, please contact Wendy Mundis at 410-377-0797.<o:p></o:p>
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The following items may not be put into the dumpsters: explosives or flammable materials; acids, pesticides, and chemicals; medical/radioactive waste; liquids or liquid waste; drums or tanks; animal carcasses; large stumps; pieces of wood greater than 8� in diameter or 6� in length; tires; antifreeze; asbestos shingles or other asbestos materials; batteries; oil, paint, and household hazardous chemicals.<o:p></o:p>
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Baltimore County law prohibits the disposal of the following household electronics mixed with trash in the community clean-up containers:� computer equipment (CPUs, monitors, keyboards, printers, laptops, scanners, cables and cord); televisions, VCRs, and DVD players; telephones including cell phones and answering machines; stereos; fax machines; and video display devices.� Residents can take their recyclable electronics to any of the county�s three drop-off centers during regular hours all year round.<o:p></o:p>
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Separate dumpsters will be available for metal items, although the following items are not permitted in those dumpsters:� refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and appliances.<o:p></o:p>
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Finally, to assist the county in recycling, significant quantities of the following items should be taken to any of the county�s three drop-off centers for recycling:� brush/yard waste; asphalt/black top; containers of glass, plastic, tin cans, and aluminum; concrete and rock; and paper/cardboard.��

Community Yard Sale

Scott McGovern — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:30:09 -0500

As you�re boxing up those winter clothes and making room for spring things, don�t forget to set aside a pile for the annual Anneslie Yard Sale. It will be Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your cast-off clothes, shoes, jewelry, books, and children�s toys and games can be another family�s treasure.<o:p></o:p>
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�� Early birds start cruising the neighborhood at 8:30 a.m. or earlier, and they�re usually on the prowl for tools, costume jewelry, and other collectibles. Other popular items include children�s furniture, accessories, and small appliances. It�s a good idea to run an extension cord out to the front yard to demonstrate that appliances are in good working order.<o:p></o:p>
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�� Other helpful hints: label items with prices, or color-code with round �stickies� so that shoppers don�t have to ask about cost. Just list the prices on a poster: for example, red = $.10, blue = $.25, green = $1, etc. Clean items sell faster, and if you display them on tables or blankets, it�s easier for shoppers to browse. Start saving change and single dollar bills now. On the day of the sale, keep the money in your pocket or a �fanny pack� so it�s secure. Also, keep your doors locked. Several younger residents have set up successful stands selling lemonade, coffee, or cookies in the past.<o:p></o:p>
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�� The rain date will be May 1. Use common sense to decide whether the weather is going to push the sale to Sunday. If it�s just sprinkling and you see neighbors setting up their tables, you can figure that the sale will take place on Saturday. If it�s a morning-long downpour, we�ll all wait until Sunday. For more information on the yard sale, contact Molly Glassman at 410-377-5834.<o:p></o:p>

Providence Volunteer Fire Company Basket Bingo

Scott McGovern — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:49:01 -0500

Providence Volunteer Fire Company is the back-up for our area after the Towson�professional fire�department. They are holding their annual Basket Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, March 12th, the Vista Room at the Timonium Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:30 pm and games begin at 7:00 pm.

Lost cat

clpyoung — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:45:22 -0500

Our cat, Henri, got out and has been missing since Friday.� He is a large, fluffy, black and gray striped cat with white patches.� If found, please contact us!� 410-377-6647

Anneslie Monthly Food Drive

Bob Swauger — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:53:21 -0500

Anneslie neighbors are joining together to help the materially poor of our community by participating in a monthly food drive. Donated food items will be distributed through the Assistance Center of Towson Churches (www.actconline.info). The ACTC began in 1985, and today, 48 churches participate in the outreach effort. The ACTC serves people in 18 zip codes throughout Baltimore County and City.

For more details, including drop off locations click here!

Anneslie Monthly Food Drive

Bob Swauger — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:52:23 -0500

Anneslie Monthly Food Drive

Bob Swauger — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:48:02 -0500

Stoneleigh Overcrowding Meeting

Scott McGovern — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:48:19 -0500

Are you aware of what's going on with a major community asset - Stoneleigh School?
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�� It affects your home's value and desirability;
�� It impacts our children's education; and
�� It impairs the long term health of our community.
Stoneleigh Elementary School is significantly over capacity - with 131 more students than the school was built to educate. Overcrowding is disrupting the children's daily needs and education and is creating an environment of unequal access to educational resources. We are concerned that the safety of Stoneleigh students is at risk due to this overcrowding. No major changes are currently underway or funded for Stoneleigh. We have dropped in priority on the Capital Budget Request list!

A critical community-wide meeting is being held on:

Tuesday January 18, 2010 at 7:00pm at
Stoneleigh Elementary School, 900 Pemberton Road

Baltimore County Public Schools' Office of Strategic Planning representatives are attending. Please come hear how the county plans to meet upcoming challenges. We need a large community turnout out at this meeting. Even if you do not have children presently at Stoneleigh, please come to support your community at this meeting!

from concerned Stoneleigh Elementary School parents: Laura Lechtzin, Lisa Mathias, Marisa Sheingate, Jean-Marie Trivedi, Amy Godat, Jennifer Lew, Jamie Smith, Jodi Schuleman, Nicole Johnson, Beverly Hammer and Sarah Stockard
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Snow Plowing Suggestion

Bob Swauger — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:10:41 -0500

In light of the onset of Winter, the following suggestion from an Anneslie resident is a great one to pass on to the community:

When snow is predicted, the residents that have driveways, double up and put as many cars in your driveway as possible.

Residents living on the East-West streets (Murdock, Dunkirk, etc..), park their cars on the NORTH side of the street.

Residents living on the North-South streets (Holly, Edgewood) park on the WEST side.

This would make plowing easier and easier shoveling as well.�

Thanks!

Scott A. McGovern
Anneslie Community Association President

Leftover Thanksgiving Gumbo

Bob Swauger — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:33:31 -0500

One of my favorite post-Thanksgiving traditions is making turkey gumbo from all the leftovers. Justin Wilson gets credit for the recipe. I find the key is using bacon drippings to make the roux... and to make it as dark as possible.� This isn't a simple recipe. I make it more because I love gumbo and Cajun food.

For the roux you need 1/2 cup baking drippings and 1 to 1 1/2 cups of flour depending on how thick you want it. To me gumbo should be thick so I tend to use more flour. This is the most critical part. You have to mix the flour and drippings in a heavy pot on medium heat and STIR CONSTANTLY as not to burn it. It can take 45 minutes to an hour to get the roux the dark chocolate color you want. It's a process, but worth it in the end.
You're also going to need a good turkey stock. You can make this from the leftover scraps and bones from the bird. Fill a stock pot with about a gallon of water, the scraps, 1 cup white wine, a large onion (chopped), some parsley, cayenne and salt. Let it cook for about 2 hours while you're making the roux.

If you can get past these step the rest is easy!

So your roux is now a dark chocolate color. Add to it, one at a time:
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup chopped green & red pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped celery
Stir after each addition and cook until the onion is clear. Add one cup of your stock and make a thick paste. Add:
1 tbsp minced garlic.

Let it cook for a few minutes to blend the flavors then add the rest of your stock. Then add:
1/2 tsp crushed dried mint
3 cups sliced okra -- Justin says this is optional, but I disagree. Okra IS Gumbo.
1 pound Andouille sausage
Any leftover turkey
It's critical to get GOOD Andouille! I have an advantage here as my father-in-law is a butcher and makes his own that is beyond compare. Wegman's usually has good Andouille if you can't find it elsewhere.
Lastly, season your gumbo with hot sauce, and 1 tbsp of Worcestershire. Add salt to taste.� If you didn't use the okra you can pick up some Gumbo File' to use as thickening agent.

You have to let it cook for at least 3 hours. I find it's usually better the second day. The recipe is a lot of work, especially after many have slaved in a kitchen all day on Thanksgiving. It works out well for me because my wife does most of the work on Thanskgiving and I spend the next day making the gumbo and getting rid of most of the leftovers!

Happy Thanksgiving

Bob Swauger — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:55:54 -0500

Here's to hoping everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving, surrounded by friends, family and loved ones! May your turkey be moist and your kick-off to this holiday season be joyous!

If you'd like to share your holiday & leftover recipes you can register and post them in the forum, or send them to webmaster@anneslie.org. I'll be happy to post them for you.

Snowflakes puppet show - Towson Library

Bob Swauger — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:53:50 -0500

Come to Towson Library on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 10:30am for the Beale Street Puppets presentation of Snowflakes!

Winter is whimsical with our merry marionettes! Come join Willy the Walrus, Pippin Polar Bear, Jack Frost, The Juggling Bear & our Snowflake Showgirls as we celebrate the season!

Men's Shopping Night!

Bob Swauger — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:19:24 -0500

Men, tonight is your shopping night! Locally owned shops in Downtown Towson will offer specials and promotions on�December 22nd, 2010 at 5PM, and help you select the perfect gift! Souris' will wrap your gift for free!!

Holiday Movie & Santa's Workshop

Bob Swauger — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:17:00 -0500

On December 18th, 2010 - from 10am - 12 noon - at 1 E. Joppa Road/Towson Circle, kids can shop for holiday gifts at Santa's Workshop where gifts are priced from $1-$5. At 10:30am, enjoy watching Frosty the Snowman together. For details, coupons of pariticpating businesses and more please visit http://towsonchamber.com or call (410) 825-1144.

Breakfast with Frosty!

Bob Swauger — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:14:59 -0500

Come to Souris', 537 York Road/Towson Circle on December 18th, 2010 at 9am for breakfast with Frosty the Snowman! Everyone is sure to enjoy! Children $5 - Adults $10.

Street Performers - Downtown Towson

Bob Swauger — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:12:50 -0500

From 6-9pm on December 17th,�2010 you can enjoy a variety of street performers�located throughout Downtown Towson. Watch them as you shop for the holidays, eat and celebrate in one of the many locally owned restaurants.