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Lives in: Sykesville Children: Noah (17) and Mariana (13) Occupation: Founder and executive director of The Legacy School What led you to found The Legacy School in 2011? At the time, I was working as an advocate for several families that needed an alternative education for their children. The problems …

FRIDAY Music on Main Street Reistertown’s annual outdoor concert series kicks off with cool cover band Honey Extractor. Free. 7-10 p.m. at 33 Cockeys Mill Rd. Feet on the Street Towson’s weekly summer celebration returns with live music, food, drinks, a moonbounce, facepainting and more. This week’s band: Common Ground. …

It’s officially summer, which means two very important things: 1. School is out. 2.” Tons of time for reading! Even if you’re not traveling further than your backyard, these nine classic tales will provide plenty of adventure—so slather on that SPF, grab a spot in the sun and get ready …

Summer job. Those words may conjure up different reactions, depending on your age. If you are old enough to look back on a summer job, you likely have fond memories of fun co-workers, not-funny-at-the-time-but-hilarious-now workplace horror stories and that feeling of money in your pocket that was all yours. But …

FRIDAY Summer Fair in the Square Head to Cross Keys for a fun-filled weekend including face painting, puppet shows, live music, kids crafts and more! June 16-18 at The Village of Cross Keys. Columbia Festival of the Arts The huge summer arts festival kicks off with LakeFest Free Weekend June …

Whether it’s called “summer slide,” “summer brain drain” or “summer learning loss,” the National Summer Learning Association claims that loss of academic skills over the summer is a distinct, measured phenomenon. Teachers agree. Before she retired, Caren Cranston taught at an all-girls elementary school for 40 years. She says she’d …

Oregano Dressing This goes great with Panko Chicken Tenders and Roasted Potatoes. Serves: 1¼ – ½ cup Make a big batch of this delicious dressing for a twofold return on your time. First, enjoy a tasty salad and then later in the week use the dressing as a marinade for chicken, …

Roasted Potatoes How do you make terrific roast potatoes? The secret is in the two different temperatures! This recipe will become a family favorite – they go with everything and kids love them! I am not exaggerating to I say that I make these twice a week – all the …

“What’s for dinner?” This question evokes a range of responses, from “I’ve got this covered” confidence to full-on panic mode. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle. The truth is, getting dinner on the table is a huge challenge in most homes, even though it’s a meal that everyone …

FRIDAY St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival Opa! Celebrate Greek food, music, dancing and culture at Maryland’s largest Greek festival, perfect for adults and kids alike. Presented by the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Baltimore, the four-day fest offers plenty of fantastic food, Greek-themed crafts, interactive dances and more. June …