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National Pinball Museum Now Open
March 7th, 2012 Categories: Crofton News
A new day-trip destination for Crofton residents opened in January… the National Pinball Museum, which relocated to Baltimore from its previous site in the D.C. area.
The pinball museum houses more than 100 pinball machines, including 19th century pinball precursors, vintage woodrail games and other favorites.
“Pinball is more than just a game,” according to the Visit Baltimore website, ”it’s a scrapbook of American tradition and folklore, a looking glass of culture, a pleasure-filled journey winding its way through a marriage of art and technology.” For most of us, playing pinball recalls fond memories of rainy days during beach vacations with the family or hours of fun spent with friends at the local hangout, after school.
The 12,000 sq. ft. National Pinball Museum includes exhibit spaces, classrooms and workshops, a state-of-the-art restoration lab, library, and a gift shop, in addition to the machines that are available for “pay to play.” Nearby, you can dine at the World Famous Baltimore Inner Harbor or Power Point Live, “Baltimore’s premier dining and entertainment desination.”
Winter hours are limited to weekends, 12–8 on Friday and Sunday, and 10–8 on Saturday. Tickets range from $12–$25, and memberships offer an ever better deal, from $50–$80 for unlimited all-day access.
Opportunities are available for flexible, dependable and interested adults who would enjoy volunteering as technicians, docents, instructors, researchers, and support staff. Volunteers will receive discounts on admission, workshops and merchandise, and one free game in the Pay-to-Play area for every hour of volunteer servce at the Museum.
The National Pinball Museum is located at 608 Water Street in Baltimore, MD 21202. According to Google Maps, this is just 24.5 miles and 38 minutes from Crofton, Maryland.
Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Margaret Woda
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Crofton Bridal Show in March
February 29th, 2012 Categories: Crofton News
Here comes the bride! …or should I say brideS (plural) and grooms and mothers of the bride?
The annual bridal and fashion show will take place from 1–4 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Crofton Country Club. Mark your calendar now, so you don’t miss this special event, which is open to anyone (not just club members).
Admission is free for brides and their guests to enjoy a fashion show and meet local wedding specialists to help you plan your special day, including the following:
Alpha Entertainment- Annapolis Formal & Tuxedos
- Annapolis Wedding Chapel
- Becket Photo
- C and J Entertainment
- Fabrication Events
- Grand Rental Events
- Little House of Flowers
- My Flower Box Events
- Peter Holden Photography
- Petruzzo Photography
- Robert Gerardy Photography
- Thirty-One
- Zuriana’s Elegant Occasions
… and others. Complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
If you have any questions, call Amy Rippey at 410–721–3111, ext. 206. Her email address is arippey@croftonclub.com.
Crofton Country Club is located at 1691 Crofton Parkway, Crofton, MD 21114.
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Celebrate National Pancake Day, February 28, 2012
February 28th, 2012 Categories: Crofton News
When was the last time you enjoyed pancakes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
Crofton residents don’t have to go far today to find an IHOP where they can enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes in exchange for a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities.
Since National Pancake Day begain in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly eight million dollars. Their goal for 2012 is 2.7 million dollars. Why not treat yourself to a great breakfast this morning, while supporting a great cause?!?
If you haven’t been to IHOP lately, you may not know there’s one located in Bowie at Freestate Plaza on Rt. 450 (15470 Annapolis Rd.). Hop on over there today, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s just 2 miles from the Crofton office of Long & Foster… less than 5 minutes if you catch green lights on your way there.
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Maryland May Eliminate Mortgage Interest Deduction
February 24th, 2012 Categories: Crofton News
Crofton Real Estate Q&A
Q. I’ve read there’s a bill before the Maryland Legislature to eliminate the mortgage interest deduction. What can I do to fight this?
A. The budget proposed by Governor O’Malley eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for all Marylanders who itemize and make more than $100,0000. If this budget is passed by the Maryland Legislature, Maryland will become one of the first states in our nation to eliminate the mortgage interest deduction and help lead the way toward its elimination from our federal taxes.
Instead of introducing the proposal as a separate Bill, the Governor included it in the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA). This means there won’t be any hearing at which home owners and real estate professionals can testify.
The mortgage interest deduction, combined with the deduction for real estate taxes, account for almost 70% of all deductions taken by Marylanders who itemize their taxes. Can you afford to lose this benefit of home ownership in today’s economic environment, when your home value has probably declined and your job security is at risk?
Here’s what you can do:
1. Write and call your legislators and tell them you oppose this bill. Tell your friends to write and call them. To find out which legislators represent you, click here and enter your property address. To contact them, click here.
2. Attend a rally on Wednesday, February 29, from 9– 11 a.m. at the State Capitol Building in Annapolis. For parking information, click here.
PLEASE NOTE: This will be a professional, peaceful rally and it is important for everyone to abide by rules set forth by the Department of Government Services Police.
As legislators pass through Lawyer’s Mall, there must be a clear, unobstructed path. Courtesy is a must! Only hand-held signs are allowed – NO STICKS on any signage. Absolutely NO firearms/weapons of any sort, unless authorized by permit to carry.
Write, call, rally – these are your only options for pressuring the State Legislature regarding the mortgage interest deduction, since there won’t be any hearings on this matter. Our elected officials need to hear the outrage of homeowners, not just real estate professionals. Please make yourself heard! Let them know this issue has the potential to force them out of office at the next election.
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Sweetheart Ball in Crofton on Saturday
February 14th, 2012 Categories: Crofton News
The second annual Sweetheart Ball will be held on Saturday, February 18, at the Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar and Grill to benefit the Crofton Regional Community Center (CRCC). It will be a dressy affair, with a fabulous feast prepared and served by the Blue Dolphin staff, a silent and regular auction, music, dancing, and entertainment.
The menu includes hors d’oeuvres, beef and ham carving stations, seafood newberg with rice, vegetable lasagna, chicken marsala, veggies, and salad. This feast will be topped off with dessert choices of chocolate mouse cake and strawberry shortcake. There will be a bottle of champagne on each table and beverages are included.
There are lots of auction items, including a day at Robert Andrew’s Spa and Salon, a Day on the Bay, a handyman to do free labor at your house, lunch and tours with a number of dignitaries in Annapolis, a day on the Chesapeake, various baskets of special and unique items, free golf for four at the Crofton Country Club, antique dolls, free clown services, a basket of products and gift card from Hair Experience and several other local businesses.
Time is running out to order your ticket online or you can pick one up at Robert Andrew Salon & Spa, Minuteman Press, Hair Experience or Impressive Promtional Products. Tickets are $150 per couple. The Blue Dolphin is located at 1166 State Route 3 South, Gambrills, MD 21054
If you’re unable to attend the Sweetheart Ball but want to help make the Crofton Regional Community Center a reality, check out the CRCC website today.
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