Howard Life - June 2008-September 2008 - (Page 31)

family-friendly opportunity to interact with the farm’s livestock and get a feel for farm living (in this century and in the past). For more information, contact the Howard County Conservancy at 410-465-8877 or www.hcconservancy.org. 5. The young and young at heart will enjoy a trip to Clark’s Elioak Farm in Clarksville to visit the new home of many of our old friends from the Enchanted Forest. Opened in 1955, the Enchanted Forest was a storybook park and childhood favorite of many. Unfortunately, the park closed in the late 1980s. Clark’s Farm is now the proud home to many of its fairytale figures. The restoration of such figures would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of volunteers. For more information on Clark’s Elioak Farm and the restoration of the Enchanted Forest, contact 410-730-4049 or visit www.clarklandfarm.com. This new trend in vacationing with a purpose does more than benefit the host community. It provides a chance for the tourist to take part in the culture of the area. The tourist can learn about the area by doing rather than simply sightseeing. Take the opportunity to leave your vacation having enhanced your skills and gained a sense of responsibility. VolunTourism vacations can be less expensive than a conventional vacation and much friendlier to the environment, too. Contact Howard County Tourism at 410-313-1900 or visit www.visithowardcounty.com for more great VolunTourism ideas. I 4. The Howard County Historical Society offers a VolunTourism experience worthy of the most devoted history buff. Located in Historic Ellicott City, the Howard County Historical Society’s Museum and Library is always looking for volunteers to keep up local newspaper clippings, original deeds and mortgages, letters, manuscripts, and books. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the area. Do all of this while overlooking an historic mill town filled with antique shops and art galleries. Contact the historical society at 410-750-0370 or visit www.hchsmd.org for more information. Kenneth Losurdo, Jr. Howard County Tourism is always looking for volunteers for the Visitor Information Center and at signature events like Wine in the Woods. Kenneth Losurdo, Jr. howardLIFE 31 http://www.visithowardcounty.com http://www.hcconservancy.org http://www.clarklandfarm.com http://www.hchsmd.org

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Howard Life - June 2008-September 2008 Contents Important Numbers Welcome to Howard County, Maryland Join Howard County Tourism The Good Life Events Clark’s Elioak Farm: Home of the Enchanted Forest Farms Merriweather Post Pavilion Ghost Tours Howard County’s Famous Firsts History Resources Volunteerism Getaways: Trips for the Guys and the Girls Golf Resources Spas and Wellness Resources Recreation Resources Howard County Map Ellicott City Walking Tour Savage Mill Artists Art and Music Resources Dining Profiles: Aida Bistro, Jordan’s Steakhouse, and Tersiguel’s Dining Resources Shopping Shopping Resources For the Event Planner Where to Stay Relocation Resources Business and Service Listings

Howard Life - June 2008-September 2008

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