Howard County Master Gardeners will sponsor two programs this month in the new woodland theater at the Whipps Garden Cemetery, 3651 St. Johns Lane, Ellicott City.
Pat Ferensic will demonstrate using pumpkins and gourds in holiday arrangements at 1 p.m. Oct. 11, and Judy Petersen will discuss planting bulbs for year-round color in the landscape at 1 p.m. Oct. 18.
Rain dates for the talks are Oct. 12 and Oct. 19, respectively. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
The restored 19th-century cemetery, owned by the Friends of the Whipps Cemetery and Memorial Gardens Inc., is now a public garden-park. A small rustic outdoor theater was built in 2007 by Boy Scout Troop 1997.
Maintenance of the site is by volunteers, primarily master gardeners, and two Howard county garden clubs. The site is also supported by the St. John's Community Association Inc. and neighbors' donations.
Information: Barbara Sieg, 410-465-6721. Reservations are requested by Oct. 8.
military
Promoted : Navy Seaman Edwin G. Harger, son of Pat M. and Edwin S. Harger of Elkridge, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. He is a 2005 graduate of Howard High School.
around town
Moms to meet : The MOMS Club of Ellicott City South, part of a nonprofit international organization that provides support for mothers who have chosen to stay home to raise children, meets to socialize, bring their children together and hear speakers. A nursery is open during meetings, although children are welcome to remain with their parents. Outings and activities are also planned, including a monthly event called "MOMS Night Out." Kerry Cranston, cranstonk@hotmail.com.
