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Looking for something to do in the dog days of Summer? Practice your cyber defense skills for the Maryland Cyber Challenge

If the heat and humidity are keeping you indoors this summer, why not take advantage of it by testing your skills in a cyber defense computer game? This is computer gaming with a twist, however -- instead of playing just for fun, teams will be playing to win scholarships and prizes in the inaugural…

Social Services

Exercise Is A Great Way to Control Weight – and Feel Good, Too

UnitedHealthcare Offers Solutions for Overcoming Obstacles to Fitness By Corliss Hill, national director, UnitedHealthcare’s Generations of Wellness® Losing weight can be a challenge, but regular exercise can make it much easier. Consistent exercise can improve overall health and wellness, and …

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WhitePages Offers Free Block Party Organizer Just in Time for National Night Out

In partnership with National Night Out, which takes place on August 2nd this year, WhitePages Neighbors has launched a free product to help people plan summer block parties.  The product makes it easy to invite neighbors to any event with a few clicks, without having to worry about tracking down …

Volunteers Needed

Komen Maryland Race for the Cure Volunteers

Perhaps you have walked, perhaps you have cheered, perhaps this is your first year and you’re looking to help assist in coordinating the largest footrace in Maryland. We are recruiting volunteers for various positions: Pre-Race Registration, Race Day Registration/Bib Packet/T-shirt Pick-up, Traffic…

Social Services

Summer Travel: Do you know what your health insurance covers if a medical emergency occurs while you're on vacation?

Summer is here, Cockeysville, and it’s time to get away! But while you are making vacation plans, take a few minutes to think about what you might do if an unexpected medical emergency should occur, especially if you are traveling away from home. Here are a few tips from UnitedHealthcare’s Golden …

Social Services

Simple Tips For People With Diabetes To Beat The Summer Heat & Avoid Heat-Related Illness

UnitedHealth Group urges people with diabetes in Cockeysville to take precautions during the expected summer heat wave Everyone suffers during record heat waves, but for people with diabetes, extreme heat can present serious health consequences.   People with diabetes are particularly vulnerable to…

Volunteers Needed

Maryland CASA Association Needs Runners

  • Jun 20, 2011

From the Maryland CASA Association: Want to have fun while serving your community? Want to help children in need?  Step forward with Team CASA at the Baltimore Running Festival this October.  CASA – or Court Appointed Special Advocates – speaks up for abused and neglected children to ensure they …

Volunteers Needed

hotline volunteer needed for Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault hotline

We need volunteers to answer our 24 hour hotline for domestic violence and sexual assault. qualifications include being 18 years of age or older, a willingness to commit to 3-4 shifts per month (20 hrs), a willingness to complete a 30 hour free training, and a desire to help others. We are …

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers for Medicare Part D Enrollment

Baltimore County Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)Part D Specialist Volunteers are needed to provide one-on-one assistance to help people navigate Medicare Part D at senior centers in Baltimore County and at the Towson SHIP office during the open enrollment period from October 15 to December 7…

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The Maryland Half Marathon

The University of Maryland Greenebaum  Cancer Center’s Maryland HalfMarathon will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2011, from 8 am to noon in Maple Lawn in Howard County.  The Maryland Half Marathon draws runners from across Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and elsewhere who want to …

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