Girls Club

All along, they had been so relaxed. So when it came time for Team O'Neill's horse to make his charge -- a historic one -- the colt moved forward almost nonchalantly. I'll Have Another glided past Bodemeister to win the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, setting up a chance at the first Triple Crown since 1978. The California-based horse is the 12th to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown since Affirmed edged Alydar in all three races.

One of the organizations I have long respected in this community is the Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford County. It went through some rough times many years ago, in the mid-1990s . Its executive director resigned for "undisclosed reasons," according to an article in The Aegis in May 1997 announcing the appointment of a new executive director, Don Mathis . He took over after a "few tumultuous years of poor management," ...

The Savage Boys and Girls Club is holding registration for flag football and fall soccer. To register, or for more information, go to http://www.savagebgc.org.

A youth career fair, with keynote speaker Randy Edsall, head football coach at University of Maryland, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, 701 Montgomery St. The program is presented by High School Development Program-Extended and Laurel Boys and Girls Club. Representatives from several career industries will be present, including education (college level), insurance, marketing, physical therapy, banking and child care and development.

Laurel Boys and Girls Club, 701 Montgomery St., will hold registration for tackle football and cheerleading for ages 5 to 14 on July 7 and 8, 6:30-8:15 p.m., and July 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration fee is $75 per child. To register online, go to http://www.laurelboysandgirlsclub.org . Call the club at 301-490-4591.

I just read the article announcing that the city of Laurel is receiving $150,000 to renovate a local park ("City gets state playground funds for Cypress Street field," Leader, Oct. 20), and though I am grateful that the state has chosen to invest in outdoor recreation, who's going to invest in LBGC? It amazes me that here we have a huge historic building, a staple in the community, and some areas of the building are in urgent need of repair. It is a structurally amazing building and the possibilities are endless.

A youth career fair, with keynote speaker Randy Edsall, head football coach at University of Maryland, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, 701 Montgomery St. The program is presented by High School Development Program-Extended and Laurel Boys and Girls Club. Representatives from several career industries will be present, including education (college level), insurance, marketing, physical therapy, banking and child care and development.

Recently the Laurel Board of Trade hosted a meet-and-greet session with the candidates for city of Laurel. During that meeting Council President Mike Leszcz who is running for candidate-at-large defended the mayor and city of Laurel Council's position for nonsupport of the Laurel Boys and Girls Club by stating that the club needs to conduct independent audits and additionally the mayor and city of Laurel Council is concerned about where the more than...

IN 1967, Mickey Mantle made baseball history when he hit his 500th home run and beat the Baltimore Orioles, 8-6, at Yankee Stadium. In Savage Park that same year, a few local guys made history by starting a baseball team for neighborhood kids. The birth of the Savage Boys and Girls Club was a community effort with a simple philosophy: Every child -- no matter his or her ability to play or pay -- should be able to participate in recreational sports. The club has grown in 35 years, but its purpose remains the same.

NORTH EAST - The Boys & Girls Club of Cecil County will give away a new house Aug. 1 as part of its House of Dreams Raffle benefiting the 1,200 members of the club and other Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Maryland and Delaware. The house, built and donated by Gemcraft Homes, is being constructed near the first hole of the Chesapeake Bay Golf Course, on a lot provided by Mason Dixon Realty. It is expected to be completed next month and will include three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a two-car garage.

Hard work and sweat on the wrestling mats that started in mid-November paid off Feb. 1 as the Laurel Boys and Girls Club captured the program's first-ever Southern Maryland Junior Wrestling dual meet championship. The squad overcame adversity with dedication and determination while forming a winning bond that peaked at the right time. "Our youth worked very hard to achieve this measure of success," coach Steve Overton noted. In the tournament, held at Patuxent High School, Laurel defeated Calvert, 80-60 in the first round, and Glenarden, 76-71 in the second round.

Special prizes will be given throughout the evening to all players at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club Holiday Bingo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19 at the Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. The bingo includes a guaranteed $500 bonanza game. Prizes include electronics, kitchen items and jewelry. The kitchen will offer reasonably priced food. For information, call 240-264-6642.

In a letter to the editor, the Laurel Boys and Girls Club thanks the National Basketball Players Association and Wizard Andray Blatche for partnering with the club in giving away more than 1,100 turkeys to families in the greater Laurel area. The Laurel Boys and Girls Club would like to thank the National Basketball Players Association and Wizard's own Andray Blatche for partnering with the club in giving away more than 1,100 turkeys to families in the greater Laurel area. Many of the families really appreciated the gratitude of the turkey giveaway.

Thank you very much for all of the support and encouragement that I received during the past month during my run for Council at-large seat on the city of Laurel Council. I truly appreciate every vote across both Ward 1 and Ward 2 in support of my candidacy. I was also impressed with the voter turnout, which in previous years was somewhat disappointing. While I was unsuccessful in my first bid for elected office I learned a lot about the political process. I would like to thank every last person who sacrificed their time by helping me hold signs, educate residents and spend countless hours knocking on doors speaking to residents in our community.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County announced the organization has received a $7,500 grant from RBC Foundation - USA to pay for the organization's youth development programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County focuses on inspiring and enabling young people, especially those most in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. "We're thrilled to receive this funding in order to help us accomplish our mission of offering hope and opportunity to all young people," said Randy Acosta, executive director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County.

The 2011 Marvels Fall Classic basketball youth tournament for middle school teams will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, 701 Montgomery St. Team registration is $200 for double elimination. Registration deadline is Nov. 11. Winners receive a trophy, bags, T-shirts and more. For more information, go to http://www.marylandmarvels.com or call James at 301-500-4612.

Launching an effort to raise the profile of the Boys and Girls Club in Baltimore, club officials held a lunch yesterday at a swanky downtown restaurant to garner support to open a center in Park Heights this year. More than 50 of the city's movers and shakers attended the Capital Grille luncheon hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Harford County and Neil Katz, CEO of Corridor Reznick LLC, a commercial real estate firm. Katz and the Harford County group split the $2,500 cost of the lunch.

About 200 Van Bokkelen Elementary School students stayed after school yesterday -- all in good fun.They had their first chance to shoot baskets, color and play board games, Foosball and pool on the opening day of the Van Bokkelen Boys & Girls Club in Severn."

WESTMINSTER — The United Way of Central Maryland convened a community "Day of Action" on Oct. 20, tapping nearly 400 volunteers at locations across the region to complete more than 40 projects on behalf of nonprofits. In Carroll County, members of Carroll County Government took part in a morning painting session at the Family and Children's Services/West End Place center in Westminster, and students and faculty at McDaniel College hosted a Club Spirit Day at Boys and Girls Club of Westminster.

Halloween open house - Hosted by From the Heart Doggie Daycare, Sat., Oct. 29, noon-5 p.m., 8574 Laureldale Drive. Door prizes, dog costume contest, photographs and nail clinic for dogs. Refreshments served. 301-725-3647, http://www.fromtheheartdogs.com. Halloween Spooktacular - Sponsored by the city of Laurel, Sat., Oct. 29, 2 p.m. sharp, Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. Entertainment, food, costume judging with prizes. Come dressed to be judged.