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🌱 Patch AM: Could Severna Park lose its golf center to 135 new townhomes?
Happening soon: The Talent Machine Presents "A Merry Mix-Up": An Annual Holiday Spectacular! on the Severna Park Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Could Severna Park lose its golf center to 135 new townhomes?
- Severna Park remembers former resident Grace Belle Bookheimer
Also on today's calendar: The Talent Machine Presents "A Merry Mix-Up": An Annual Holiday Spectacular! and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Severna Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Colder with periods of sun, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 135 Townhomes Could Be Built At Severna Park Golf Center (patch.com) — A proposal to replace the Severna Park Golf Center with 135 townhomes is stirring strong reactions from nearby residents and local groups worried about traffic, schools, and the Magothy River. Supporters say more housing is needed, while County Council Member Amanda Fiedler and the Magothy River Association urge organized opposition as the developer, D.R. Horton, weighs next steps.
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• Grace B. Bookheimer - Worcester County News Bayside Gazette (baysideoc.net) — Longtime Maryland resident Grace Belle Bookheimer, who once lived in Severna Park before settling in Ocean Pines, has passed away at age 93. A gifted musician and retired USDA employee who later worked in Ocean City real estate, she is remembered for her love of family, travel, and dogs. Interment is planned at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery later this month.
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📸 Around Severna Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Severna Park
★ Featured events ★
- The Talent Machine Presents "A Merry Mix-Up": An Annual Holiday Spectacular!
Indian Creek School, 1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville
7:00 pm - Holiday Craft Fair at Old Mill South
Old Mill Middle School South, 430 Old Mill Rd, Glen Burnie
9:00 am - Annapolis Holiday Market
St. John's College, 60 College Ave, Annapolis
11:00 am - Make-Your-Own Colonial Kissing Ball
1090 Generals Hwy, Crownsville
1:00 pm - Make-Your-Own Holiday Centerpiece
1090 Generals Hwy, Crownsville
2:00 pm - Community Assistance Program Food Drive
8397 Piney Orchard Pkwy, Odenton
9:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Breakfast With Santa and The Grinch
Severna Park Baptist Church , 506 Benfield Rd , Severna Park
9:15 am - Advent Lessons and Carols
St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church , 375 Benfield Rd , Severna Park
4:00 pm - Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents: Holiday Pops, with the Bowie State University Concert Choir!
Maryland Hall , 801 Chase St , Annapolis
7:30 pm - ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir
Bowie State University , 14000 Jericho Park Rd , Bowie
3:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Finance Department Meeting
Annapolis, MD Calendar
11:00 am - Environmental Matters Regular Committee Meeting
City Hall , 160 Duke of Gloucester St , Annapolis
3:00 pm - Thursday Trivia at Denizens Brewing Co.!
Denizens Brewing Co. , 4550 Van Buren St , Riverdale
7:30 pm - COAT TV Upgrades
Annapolis, MD Calendar
9:00 am - Kevin Howard Quartet
The Prime Rib at Live! Casino & Hotel , 7002 Arundel Mills Cir , Hanover
6:00 pm - SIX: Teen Edition
Stage & Screen Studios , 215 Najoles Rd , Millersville
7:00 pm - Talent Machine Presents "A Merry Mix-Up"
Indian Creek School , 1130 Anne Chambers Way , Crownsville
7:00 pm - The Magic of Christmas - 7:00pm
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds , 1450 Generals Hwy , Crownsville
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Caring for loved ones is a top priority.
That’s why our Public Health Elf on the Shelf, Wellby, is equipped with fentanyl test strips and Narcan. AAHealth.org/opioid-overdose-response… (Nextdoor )
- Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounting Manager/Supervisor in Severna Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Pasadena
- Green Hornets Football Team Becomes Three-Time County Champs (severnaparkvoice.com)
Glen Burnie
- Maryland State Police start holiday toy drive to help children in need (foxbaltimore.com)
- Peeping Tom Used Hidden Cameras To Film Underage Family Member In Maryland, Sheriff Says (dailyvoice.com)
- Steuart Pittman, in final county address, highlights work left to be done (thebanner.com)
Annapolis
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