Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Improvement Association 2010 Annual Meeting

The Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Improvement Association has its’ annual meeting and election of the Board of Directors on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 7 pm at the new West Towson Elementary School.

Tours of the new West Towson Elementary School will be given to members prior to the meeting at 6:30 pm.

Also, principal Susan Hershfeld will share news of what students will be experiencing this year at the new school.

The annual meeting should have discussion on the 2020 Ruxton Area Community Plan that was presented at Blakehurst on the 13th, and will have the election of the new Board of Directors for the upcoming year.

So come learn about the RRLRIA and what it can and has done for our Towson neighborhoods!

Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Community Plan

The Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Community Plan for 2010 is underway, and now the committee is asking for feedback on the proposed plan.

The Community Plan input meeting is to be held September 13, 2010 at 7 pm at Blakehurst Retirement Community in Towson, 1055 West Joppa Road.

This Ruxton area community plan is due to be adopted by the Baltimore County Master Plan 2020.

Much of the new Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland area plan involves the continuation of the expansion of Bare Hills on Falls Rd with park space, more buildings, and mixed-use capacity, plus large sidewalks to make a walkable-moveable friendly area where you don’t need a car to get around, and people should be able to avoid being struck by vehicles due to safety precautions.

The Jones Falls Valley Trail is in the plans to be expanded with more biking and hiking trails to people to enjoy.

Historic Preservation of areas such as the Scott Settlement area are addressed, as are Commercial areas for better access in & out for consumers’ use.

If you have ideas or thoughts on the Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Community Plan, make sure you are there on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7 pm. A lot of hard work has been put into this, but they are looking for suggestions for improvement!

Help make our Towson neighborhoods even better places to live!

Ruxton Riderwood Lake Roland Community Plan Meeting

The Ruxton Riderwood Lake Roland community is having an input and community plan meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.

The meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at Blakehurst Retirement Community.

Blakehurst is located at 1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204.

From the RRLAIA Neighborhood News:

The Plan identifies areas in need of improvement and locations in need of preservation. The wide variety of topics include traffic, schools, public safety, development, open space, bike and pedestrian routes and much more.

I look forward to seeing and hearing more of the Ruxton Riderwood Lake Roland Community Plan to even better our wonderful Towson neighborhoods.

Architectural Walking Tour of Sheppard Pratt in Towson

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 9:30 am, there will be an architectural walking tour of Sheppard Pratt in Towson.

Carol Allen, the President of Historic Towson, Inc. will lead the tour around the historic property.

Historic Towson, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is

“dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage of the community. It works with individuals, neighborhood associations and business to foster an awareness of historic preservation and to find methods to make it possible.”

Historic Towson, Inc. almost shuttered a few months ago.

This is being held in conjunction with the Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake-Roland-Improvement-Association and is one of the many things both organizations have to offer Towson residents.

Join in on Wednesday morning and find out about historic Towson and the old buildings that make up Sheppard Pratt’s rich background.

Ruxton Graul’s Movie Night June 13, 2010

The Ruxton Graul’s is hosting a Ruxton Community Dinner and a Movie on Sunday, June 13, 2010 beginning at 6 pm.

The movie will be “Finding Nemo”, and will begin at 7 pm, and will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 1401 Carrollton Avenue, Ruxton, MD 21204.

Graul’s is hosting the cookout featuring steak burgers, mac & cheese, watermelon, cupcake, bottle water, and their famous fresh squeezed lemonade.

Tickets for dinner are $5 each, and can be purchased at Graul’s Ruxton or at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Free popcorn during the movie!

$1 of each ticket goes toward the Towson YMCA Discovery Program.

So enjoy a nice night with your family and your Ruxton neighbors on Sunday!

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.

East Ruxton and West Towson Neighborhood Walk April 14

The Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association announced the East Ruxton and West Towson Neighborhood walk on Wednesday April 14, 2010 from 9:30-11 am.

Participants will meet at the Baltimore County Board of Education located at 6901 North Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204. The entrance and parking lot is off Greenwood Road, which runs from West Joppa Rd to North Charles St.

The West Towson neighborhood tour will include areas known as Kalmia Park, Greenwood Meadows, Gunners Range, and Chestnut Hills.

The tour will highlight “historic properties from the 18th century Gott family land grant as well as many handsome 19th century estates owned by Towson’s first wealthy industrialists”, according to the RRLRAIA Spring Newsletter.

Dogs are welcomed if they are leashed.

Enjoy the spring weather and learn more about this great West Towson neighborhood!

West Towson Elementary School Boundaries to be Revealed January 6, 2010

The West Towson Elementary School is under construction, and the plans for boundaries are being revealed at a public meeting on January 6, 2010.

The Baltimore County School Board would like input on the boundary drawing possibilities from the Towson neighborhoods affected by the possible change in redistricting.

The open meeting being held January 6 will be at Loch Raven High School, which is located at 1212 Cowpens Avenue in Towson, MD 21286 at 7 pm.

The West Towson Elementary School is scheduled to open in August 2010 and is located on Charles Street next to the Ridge Ruxton School. The school is being built primarily to help reduce the overcrowding at Riderwood Elementary School and Rodgers Forge Elementary School in Towson.

Ruxton Riderwood Lake Roland Association’s Holiday Party in the Woods Saturday December 19, 2009 *UPDATE CANCELLED*

**UPDATE DECEMBER 18, 2009, THE HOLIDAY PARTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE SNOW FORECAST**

Live in Ruxton, Riderwood, or Lake Roland areas in Towson?

Join the Ruxton Riderwood Lake Roland Area Improvement Association Inc (RRLAIA) at their Holiday Party in the Woods this Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 4-6 pm at the Olde Rugby Field in Ruxton between Robert E. Lee Park & the Light Rail (make sure to park on L’Hirondelle Club Road) to spend time with your neighbors, cook hotdogs over the fire, and roast marshmallows…and enjoy a special visit with Santa Claus!

A few hints to make your evening even more enjoyable:

1) Bring a flashlight — it gets dark around 5!

2) Dress warmly — it will get cold quickly!

3) Don’t bring pets — as it gets dark, they will be hard to control/manage, and the Association requests none be there.

So bundle up & come out for a great time with your neighbors and your community association!

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!

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