Campers Sing and Dance with 'Expressions of Joy'

Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church hosts the camp for ages 7 to 13 that focuses on drama, dance, puppetry, acting and live music including drums and trumpets.

The gymnasium of Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church was alive with children singing and dancing as they practiced for the dinner theater performance that will take place this Friday. Thirty-two children, ages 7 to 13, are participating in the Expressions of Joy program. Painted backdrops waiting for their appointed scene were draped over room dividers. Handcrafted puppets lay on tables and super hero capes were everywhere. Expressions of Joy is in its fourth year of holding a one-week camp that focuses on drama, dance, puppetry, acting and live music including drums and trumpets. The children learn choreography taught by Lindsay Shaner, who is in charge of the dance program at Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation. Also assisting…

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Royalty reigned at the Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church's Disney Princess Party last weekend.

What better way to spend an evening with girlfriends than a princess party? Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church's youth program sponsored a "Disney Princess Party" last weekend, where friends got together to talk, enjoy games, and dress up, just for the fun of it. Local photographer Christine Middleton attended the event, and captured the silly, joyful spirit of the evening.

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Arundel Homeschoolers Host Curriculum Fair

Families from far and wide visited Broadneck to browse the latest educational materials for homeschooling.

The Arundel Homeschool Support Group held a curriculum fair and workshops at Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church this week to provide the homeschool community exactly what they need as far as current books, materials and resources. Vendors stocked their tables with everything a curious mind might use to grow. Walking down the aisles, one could easily find scientific models, text books, recreation books, curriculum outlines, art supplies and equipment. Such things are generally expected from an educationally-based fair, but sometimes large, furry, unexpected things can pop up as well. Louie, the fun-loving mascot for the Bowie Baysox, was also in attendance. He posed for pictures, gave out high-fives and had no qualms about sneaking …

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Easter Week Services in Broadneck

Local churches prepare to reflect and celebrate.

Asbury United Methodist - 7:30 p.m. "Lord, Is It I?" 
A Last Supper Dramatization performed by men from Asbury. Free Admission. Childcare is available for ages 5 and under in the nursery. Broadneck Baptist – 7 p.m. Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian – 7 p.m. Cape St. Claire UMC – 7:30 p.m., musical performance Christ Our Anchor Presbyterian – 7:30 p.m., Last Supper Tableau, Communion, and Foot Washing  College Parkway Baptist – 7 p.m. Gloria Dei! Lutheran – 7:30 p.m., "Alive on the Vine" musical narrative  St. Andrew by the Bay - 9 a.m. Morning Prayer; 
7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper ; 10:30 p.m. Night Prayer St. Margaret’s Episcopal - Seder in the parish hall 7 p.m.; Holy Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar 8 p.m. 12 p.m. Broadneck …

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Photo Gallery: Laser Tag at BEP

Local church uses fun activity to raise funds for popular 5th Quarter program.

What better way to raise funds for a youth-centered program than to provide an afternoon of fun for local kids? This past Friday, students from elementary through high school age were offered an evening of laser tag games at the Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Arnold.  The event was a fundraiser for the church's popular "5th Quarter" program which offers Broadneck High School students a safe, positive place to spend time with friends after home football games in the fall. The events, held at Broadneck Park, provide an alternative to other parties and late night activities that include drug and alcohol use. We thank local photographer Christine Middleton for capturing the fun and excitement of the games.

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Grab and Go: Music, Art and Laser Tag

Musicals, artists, and gaming available for local kids this weekend.

1)  You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown  When/Where:  Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., in the Activity Building of The Key School in Annapolis Why Go:  The Key School presents this musical based on the popular Peanuts cartoon characters. The show starts with six bored five- and six-year-olds who, upon discovering an old trunk full of dress-up clothes, decide to use their imagination to act out their favorite Peanuts characters. Price:  $10 per ticket. 2)  Tales of the Wild West When/Where:  Saturday, 4 p.m., Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park Why Go:  This show is for cowboy fans everywhere. Audiences will hear the story of Annie, who has always wanted to be a cowgirl. Problem is, she can't rope, she falls off her horse and she's become …

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Grab and Go Kids Planner for Feb. 18-19

Pack up the kids and head out to these family friendly activities on the weekend.

Asbury UMC presents Toy Story 3 Where/When:  Friday, Feb.18, 6 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 78 Church Road, Arnold. Why Go:  Families are encouraged to bring a dish and travel to the church for an old-fashioned potluck dinner. Afterwards, bring a sleeping bag and chairs for a viewing of a family favorite, “Toy Story:  3.” Price:  Free   Magician Joe Romano at Chesapeake Arts Center Where/When:  Sat., Feb. 19, 4 – 5 p.m., Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park. Why Go: Witness breathtaking feats of magic using characters and plotlines from Harry Potter, Dr. Seuss, How to Eat Fried Worms, and more. Price: $10 adults, $5 children.   Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian All Skate Where/When:  Saturday, Feb. 19, 4 p.m. at the Naval …

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Fitness for the Body and Soul

Local program offers holistic fitness that strengthens women both physically and spiritually.

As the men’s basketball players left the gym of Broadneck Evangelical Church on Saturday morning, women of all ages were arriving, water bottles and rolled mats in hand ready to start the day on a positive note. The ladies are participants in the new Body and Soul fitness class, led by Jacquelyn Mitchell, longtime participant of the Body and Soul program. Mitchell moved from Silver Spring to Annapolis a few years ago and wanted to start up a new program in the area. Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian was available on Saturday mornings so the program there started last fall. “Ok, ladies, let’s go over the routine,” said an enthusiastic Mitchell once everyone stretched and prepared to begin. The class is for all age and fitness levels and …

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Trunk or Treat at Broadneck EP

Church offers safe atmosphere for trick or treating.

On Halloween evening, the parking lot of Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church was filled with scary sites, but it wasn't only the trick-or-treaters wearing costumes.  Church coordinators Kathy and Phil Dalby were tasked with planning Trunk or Treat, their family oriented alternative to traditional Halloween activities. The event involved trick or treating in the church parking lot, but volunteers also decorated the trunks of their vehicles and passed out treats to participating children. A dozen trunks were decorated for this event, many of them owned by members or attendees of Broadneck EP. Some decorations included traditional Halloween pumpkins, spider webs, and cauldrons while others went outside of the box. The Divens family of …

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