Robotics – Lego Fun Camp July 8-12 or August 5-9

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Robotics – Lego Fun Camp   July 8-12 or August 5-9

Do you like to build stuff? Do you think you can become a computer programmer? Would you like to build and program robots?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, Lego Fun Camp is for you! Some of our local high school robotics team members want to welcome you to design, build and program Mindstorm robots. You will also see and maybe even operate bigger robots, built for FIRST Tech Challenge

(FTC) and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams. We will introduce you to the FIRST Lego League, a competitive program which runs from August – February for students in grades 4-8. A week of Lego fun may just be the beginning! Find out how you can be a part of a team and compete with hundreds of others from across the state.

This program is sponsored by Partnership and Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship (PIE3), an affiliate of the Freedom Area Recreation Council (FARC) and the members of the RoboLions FRC and Fedora Force Five and RoboCavaliers FTC teams, There will be robots shooting Frisbees, playing ‘tic-tac-toe’and other amazing things to see.

Cost: $150

When: Jul 8-12 or Aug 5-9

8:30AM-NOON

*** There will be an Afternoon Option Added ***

Where: Oklahoma Road Middle School, cafeteria

Who: Ages 8-12

Daily snack, prizes and projects.

Download Registration Form

Robotics, Summer Camps

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Freedom Area is seeking volunteers– walkers for teams, cancer survivors, caregivers, children to participate in the Kids Walk, committee members, sponsors, anyone wanting to make a difference.

Get more information on the event and sign up a team by visiting www.RelayForLi fe.org/ FreedomMD or by contacting the American Cancer Society at 410-781-4316 (option 3) or jen.burdette@cancer.org

Relay For Life is a fun-filled, family friendly over-night event. The Relay For Life of Freedom Area will take place at Liberty High School Stadium. It begins on Fri. evening June 14th and ends on Sat. morning June 15th. Event is free and open to the public.

Anyone interested in getting involved or just wanting to learn more about the Relay For Life of Freedom Area is invited to attend an upcoming meeting on Wed, April 10 at 7:00PM at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (2205 Old Liberty Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784).

Special Events, Special Notices

Zumba – Sykesville Middle School

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Zumba is a dance-inspired group fitness party with international rhythms. Although tailored for the beginner, experienced “Zumbaholics” will have no problem working up a sweat at the Zumba party!

 

Where: Sykesville Middle School, main gym, 7301 Springfield Avenue, Sykesville, MD.

 

When: 3:45-4:45PM

Email: cox@freedomfitness.info for class dates.

Fitness, Special Notices

Freedom Arts

Posted on March 1, 2013 by admin | Permalink 0

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(Adults only)

Join us for a great evening full of painting, creativity, drinks, and fun! Just bring your favorite bottle of wine, beer or non-alcoholic drink, and we’ll provide a few snacks.

“Painting, who me?” Yes, you too CAN paint! No experience necessary.

You’ll create an original 12” x 16” acrylic painting surrounded by other ad-venturous and/or budding artists with various painting skills. We have developed a step-by-step process that can make an artist out of anyone, and send you home with your very own creation to hang on your wall!

All your supplies (canvas, paint, brushes) will be provided. Unless otherwise noted, all participants must be 21 or older. Cost: $39 per person.

Location: Freedom Optimist Hall, 6315 Sykesville Rd. (Rt. 32) in Eldersburg

Download Artful Libations 2013 Flier

http://www.tutoringart.com/artful-libations-calendar.html

Sign up for one or more of the following sessions:

Fri., May 3, 7-10PM

Sat., May 18, 7-10PM

Fri., May 31, 7-10PM

Sun., June 9, 4-7PM

Fri., June 21, 7-10PM

Sat., June 29, 7-10PM

 

Watercolor Painting

Award-winning illustrator and painter John Kachik will help you explore the joys of watercolor, including color mixing and formbuilding, while developing an appreciation for the beauty of the fluid mark. You will experiment with painting landscape and still life while learning basic watercolor techniques through informative demonstrations. Some drawing experience recommended. A supply list will be provided at registration.

Cost: $120 for 6 classes

Location: TBD

When: Week of April 15th, 6-8PM (Day TBD)

Who: Ages 18+

Download Adult Watercolor Class Spring 2013 Flier

Contact: tutoringart@gmail.com

Web pages:

www.tutoringart.com or www.freedomarearec.com

http://www.tutoringart.com/artful-libations-calendar.html

 

Arts

5K/Family Fun Run

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The Freedom Area Rec Council would like to thank everyone that came out to support our 5K/Family Fun Run and make it a great success. Although the weather was frigid, we had over 60 runners in the 5K event at 8am and over 25 people in the Family Fun Run event at 9am. We raised over $1000 for the new trail in the Eldersburg/Sykesville area.

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ADASTATEMENT: The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact Gina Valentine, The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410.386.3800, 1.888.302.8978, MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email gvalentine@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Running, Special Events

High School Summer Robotics Program 2013

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin | Permalink 0

FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2199 “Robo-Lions” announces their 2013 Summer Program for all incoming 9th-12th graders for the 2013-2014 school year from July through September. Participants get to build and program industrial quality robots up to 5’ feet tall and weighing 120 lbs, that are worth thousands of dollars. The team will focus on building a robot to compete in the September Battle of Baltimore and other off-season competitions, theatrical robots for fall plays, and the Police Call Box from the Sci-Fi Series “Dr. Who” for display during Freedom Fright Night.

 

Registration fee of $70 includes team T-Shirt and registration for the Battle of Baltimore, it will also count toward registration for the Spring Competition Season. Meetings will be held one night each week beginning Wed., July 10th and continuing through September in the Eldersburg area.

 

There will be an informational session for this program on June 11th at Liberty High School. Meanwhile, please contact Rose Young at rmyoung.pie3@gmail.com with questions. Registration forms will be available at the informational session and at www.pie-3.org

 

Robotics, Summer Programs

Volunteer of the Year

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin | Permalink 0

Jo Ann Huber has never been the type of person to bury her head in the sand when it comes to volunteering within the community. Her commitment to excellence has been a driving force and inspiration for others to follow.   As a recreational and travel coach, she has been active leader in the sports of basketball and lacrosse.  In 2012, Joann is and will be the Co-Commissioner of the girl’s lacrosse program and a head coach.  Additionally, she is the head coach of a girls travel basketball team.  She has also worked with local high schools to develop, foster and mentor youth referees in these activities, giving them valuable learning experiences, enhancing their own development within these sports.

Notwithstanding these commitments and efforts, beginning in 2010 and continuing today, Joann has worked diligently to bring a new program online,  Freedom field hockey.  Prior to her initiating this program, Freedom families were commuting to other areas of the County and beyond to participate in this activity.  Through her strong desire, commitment and tireless effort, nearly 175 youth registered and participated in the field hockey program in 2011 and 2012.  She has worked to improve the facility at Hodges Park and has developed positive relationships with local schools.

Additionally, Joann has been an active participant in monthly FARC meetings and has contributed positively other programs within the council. 

 As if all of this wasn’t enough, Joann  still finds time to put in more volunteer hours by helping with field work, fundraisers and the lacrosse play day.  The Freedom Area is blessed to have JoAnn’s vision, leadership and hands on help. It is truly an honor and privilege for us to name JoAnn Huber as our volunteer of the year.

 

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Annual Taste Of Eldersburg

Posted on August 27, 2012 by admin | Permalink 0

Yes, we are planning early for the tenth Taste of Eldersburg! This is your chance to sample great food and drink from restaurants in the Elders-burg/Sykesville/South Carroll area, on Sunday, May 4, 2014 (yes, 2014), 5:00-8:00PM at the new Sykesville Fire Hall.

Sample the best food, beer, wine, sodas and desserts from South Carroll’s best restaurants, voting on your favorites. Award-winning dishes in the past years have included crab macaroni and cheese and crab balls from GL Shacks, crème brule’ from Cobblestone, Salerno’s crab cakes and many other delicious selections.

Keep tabs on the list of the restaurants, and par-ticipate in “virtual voting” on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/TasteofEldersburg and “like” us. In addition to the best food and drink the area has to offer, there will be a silent auction.

All proceeds will benefit Freedom Area Recreation Council (FARC) programs, a part of Carroll County Recreation and Parks.

For tickets, to participate, or for more information, www.facebook.com/TasteofEldersburg, 410-795-9101 or email cox@freedomfitness.info

 

Special Events

Freedom Fitness Events

Posted on August 27, 2012 by admin | Permalink 0

There will be fun, fitness, energy and rocking beats that gets calories burning, featuring the Freedom Fitness Crew.

Zumba and Flirty Girl Fitness Mash Up Party

When: June 7th, 7-9PM

Tracy Cox and Jan Smith

Cost: Each party is $12 in advance, $15 at door, space permitting

Where: Freedom Fitness, Eldersburg, Next to JAMS.

To register: www.freedomfitness.info/events

 

Zumba Fitness Master Class

Connecticut-based Zumba Fitness Jammer, Rodolfo Ramirez

When: June 14th, 7-9PM Where: Freedom Fitness, Eldersburg.

Cost: This master class is $15 in advance for Freedom Fitness members, $18 in advance for non-members (by June 13), $20 door.

To register : www.freedomfitness.info/events

Zumba Sentao

Now every Tues. night, 7:30PM, Freedom Fitness.

Zumba Sentao – By transforming a chair into a sizzling dance partner, the explosive Zumba Sentao program strengthens your core, torches calories and sculpts muscle. Revolutionize your cardio workout with targeted resistance training and experience exotic world rhythms in red-hot, never-before-seen ways. Tues., 7:30PM with Jan Smith. To register go to our website: www.freedomfitness.info/schedule

Fitness, Special Notices

Join Email Flier List

Posted on August 27, 2012 by admin | Permalink 0

To join Freedom Rec’s e-mail list and have fliers come directly to your computer send an e-mail request to freedomreccoordinator@gmail.com

Copies will be in the Eldersburg Library and the South Carroll Senior & Community Center in the display racks between the gym doors.

Visit Freedom Rec’s web page for all fliers and latest news. www.freedomarearec.com

 

Special Notices