Ruxton Graul’s Fights Cancer Day April 24, 2010

This Saturday, April 24, 2010 is the Ruxton Graul’s Fights Cancer Day.

The Mays Chapel Graul’s and Hereford Graul’s stores will be participating as well.

Festivities and fun will be held in the parking lot of the Ruxton Graul’s with children’s activities, balloon artists, live music and good times.

5% of all grocery sales on Saturday go to benefit the American Cancer Society.

The Ruxton Graul’s is located in the Ruxton Village Shops on Bellona Avenue in Towson.

Timonium Home Sales Statistics February 2010

Timonium houses have dropped a little in value over the past year — with average 21093 home sales remaining in the low $300,000’s from February 2009-February 2010.

Sold values dropped 10% from February 2009 to $310,000, but under contract was up 1%. Also to note is that there were 34 that settled this February over only 18 last year at the same time.

List prices are down from $349,000 last year to $340,000 this year.

Considering the multiple blizzards we had in one week in February, these numbers are much better than they could have been!

View the February 2010 Timonium Home Sales Report.

Please note that these are statistics from the multiple list. The chart is an overview of the zip code and does not take into account the type (condo, townhouse, single family) or condition of the home. To have a true value understanding of your Timonium home or Lutherville neighborhood, these factors need to be taken into consideration. If you would like a Lutherville or Timonium home price evaluation, please contact me today.

Timonium Fairgrounds Offers Beautiful Christmas Trees For Sale

A family tradition of ours has been to go to get our tree from the family owned farm that sells their trees at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium every year.

The trees are always full & pretty, their prices reasonable, the selection large, and the people unbelievably nice. A few years back, we even bought a special tree stand where a hole is drilled in the bottom so your tree stands up straight right away. They drill the hole right there in front of you, then they shake the dead needles off the tree, and wrap it in netting for you to take home. They even provide string for you to tie the tree to your car!

A few pointers, I will share with you, if you plan to get your tree there.

1) They also have wreaths and greens — already decorated or plain for what your needs are!

2) BRING CASH. They do not accept any other form of payment.

3) If it has rained or snowed recently, IT WILL BE MUDDY. Make sure to wear boots to traipse around to find your tree!

4) WEAR GLOVES. It is cold & also the tree needles can hurt when you are tying it to your car. (They do not tie the tree to your car for you).

5) Have an old blanket or sheet with you to put under the tree to protect your car.

6) Don’t forget your free candy cane!

The entrance to the trees is the large main entrance to the Fairgrounds – the most northern one on York Road, not the one with the changing sign.

Enjoy your trip & your tree. Another great reason to live in Timonium!

 

The Maryland State Fairgrounds are located at 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093.

Graul’s in Ruxton Holiday Tasting Events December 4-6, 2009

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy living in Towson near Ruxton if you want to try some great food at Graul’s in Ruxton or be happy you live in Timonium near the Graul’s in Mays Chapel.

Friday from 4-7 enjoy yummy appetizers that are easy to make! Saturday and Sunday, try some ”Over the Top” Holiday Favorites from 11-5.

As the email they sent says, “Bring your family to join our family for a Taste of the Holiday Season”!

Graul’s continues to be a great cornerstone for both the Ruxton and Mays Chapel communities, offering good food both local and imported, and wine shops attached to complement your meals.

I love living near the Graul’s in Ruxton for both the convenience and these neat events they hold. We are there on a regular basis — and the staff really does make you feel like family!

So join their family this weekend and enjoy some delicious food while you are there. Another great reason to live in Towson or live in Mays Chapel!

Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees Friday-Sunday November 27-29 at Timonium Fairgrounds

Believe it or not, it is that time of year again — it’s the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees!

As they put it on their website: “If Santa had a Themepark, this would be it!”

We thoroughly enjoyed this last year and are looking forward to this year! Our son LOVED the train garden last year, while my niece was onstage dancing with the entertainers.

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees, and they are offering a special: $2 off Adult Admission when you buy your ticket online.

I will share with you something we learned quickly last year, at our first visit to the Festival. If you have children over the age of 1, BUY THE $20 ACTIVITY PACKET (which you can order online with your tickets or buy at the door if you buy your tickets there). It includes a wrist band for unlimited train rides, moon bounce, and carousel, plus a ticket for a pony ride, and 20 activity tickets. We did not originally, and ended up going back to wait in line to get them. Kids will WANT TO PLAY these activities and ride the rides.

The Festival of Trees is Friday & Saturday November 27 & 28 from 10 am – 9 pm and Sunday, November 29 from 10 am -6 pm at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. The cost before discount is $10 adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old & senior citizens. Children under 4 are free.

The Maryland State Fairgrounds are located at 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lutherville to host a Craft Fair November 7, 2009 9am – 2pm

Located in Historic Old Lutherville, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is a beautiful pillar of the community.

The parish is holding a craft fair on November 7 from 9am-2pm in Spangler Hall. If you are a crafter and would like to sell your wares, please contact them at 410-252-3768 — the tables are inexpensive!

If you enjoy crafts, but are not one yourself, get ready to shop! There will be some great items for yourself and for gifts.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is located at 1609 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD 21093.