Clark's Elioak Farm will celebrate the "Enchanted Forest's 50th Birthday" with a weekend benefit Aug. 13 and 14. The farm is home to Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland and other storybook figures from the defunct Enchanted Forest amusement park in Ellicott City.
Howard County Executive James N. Robey will kick off the weekend celebration at 10 a.m. Aug. 13. Gov. Robert L. Erhlich Jr. will present a citation commemorating the 50-year history of the Enchanted Forest at noon Aug. 14.
The petting farm will be open, and pony and hay rides, theater, music, storytelling and face-painting are planned. CJ's Country Catering will provide pit beef, hot dogs and ice cream. Vintage Enchanted Forest photographs, home movies and miniature replicas will be on display.
Some of the Enchanted Forest artifacts have been restored; others need work. Volunteers and donations are being sought to complete the work.
The gift shop will feature farm animals, toy tractors, Enchanted Forest postcards, brochures and books, and a digital video disc, A Visit to the Enchanted Forest.
A limited number of stones, removed from the walls around Cinderella's Castle, have been hand-painted with realistic images of the Enchanted Forest and will be auctioned.
Clark's Elioak Farm, at 10500 Route 108, Ellicott City, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, through Nov. 6.
Information: 410-730-4049, or www.clarklandfarm.com.
Basket bingo to be held Saturday in Ellicott City
Elkridge Hurricanes Football and Cheer Boosters will hold a basket bingo Saturday at the Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center, 10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City.
Doors will open at 1 p.m. The first game will be held at 2 p.m. Twenty regular games, door and consolation prizes and raffles are planned. All the baskets will be filled.
Tickets are $13 in advance; $15 at the door.
Information or tickets: Krista Wright, 443-864-7146. Or mail a check payable to EFHA, c/o Wilkens, PMB 121, 6030 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge 21075.
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