In Baltimore County Waterfront study in Essex aims for...

In Baltimore County

Waterfront study in Essex aims for development plan

TOWSON - Baltimore County is sponsoring a study of how best to create a waterfront tourist destination at the headwaters of the Middle River in Essex.

The $100,000 study by Whitman Requardt and Associates began this week.

The contract calls for a redevelopment plan that would include improvements to three private marinas, as well as new restaurants and retail shops. At least two public meetings will be held with residents and business people to discuss plans, county officials said.

Alzheimer's Association recognized for efforts

TIMONIUM - The Central Maryland chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has received the "Agency of the Year" award from Community Health Charities.

The award recognizes the chapter for its efforts to raise public awareness of health issues.

Community Health Charities is the largest workplace-giving program in Maryland focused on health issues. It encourages workers to make donations through payroll deductions.

SADD to hand out driving information at film

TOWSON - Members of Baltimore County Students Against Destructive Decisions will hand out safe-driving information and key rings to teen-agers attending the movie "The Fast and the Furious" from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Towson Commons.

SADD members are responding to a recent rash of teen-age deaths from speeding and drag-racing, and to the popularity of the new movie, which depicts illegal street racing.

"SADD members are concerned with the increase in speed-related traffic crashes, and this is a hands-on way they can make a difference," said Michael M. Gimbel, director of the county Health Department's Bureau of Substance Abuse.

In Baltimore City

Health fair to be held at Mondawmin Mall

A Community Health Fair sponsored by U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a Baltimore Democrat, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Mondawmin Mall, Gwynns Falls Parkway and Liberty Heights Avenue.

Health care experts will provide free medical testing - including blood pressure, HIV and glaucoma screenings - counseling and referrals. Information: Mike Christianson, 410-367-1900.

Program offers assistance to high school dropouts

Maryland New Directions, 611 Park Ave., is seeking city residents ages 16 to 21 to participate in a Youth Opportunities/Next Step Program for high school dropouts.

The goal of the program is to help dropouts obtain GED certification and find employment or enroll in post-secondary education. Participants will have the opportunity to develop job skills, work with professional career counselors, participate in paid internships and use the agency's job placement program.

Orientation sessions will be held Mondays through July 30. For information or to register: Kim Davis, 410-230-0630.