Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Selby Update for the week of 7 July 2014

Good Morning Selby! Just a few things of note.

First, thank you to everyone who came out to the 4th of July parade on Friday morning. The parade route was much smaller, but seemed to work a lot better. Thank you to the folks who came down to watch and came out of their homes to watch. Parades are SO much better when there are spectators. I'll post some pics sometime today. I haven't downloaded my camera yet. A BIG thank you to Patricia Kelly Stecklein and Bill Harding for all their work in the concessions. It was a LONG day! Thank you to Mica Harding for covering the evening shift. Concessions will be open again. Please stay tuned for that information.

Band Practice and Zumba have been put on hold for July. I believe there will be a Band session in August. I do have a date, but it's not on hand at the moment.

Art Classes! We have the pleasure of an Annapolis High PVA Junior instructing an art class for grades 3-5 on 9 July (that's Wednesday!) and an art class for grades 6-7 on 16 July from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the community center. All kids in that age group are encouraged to attend.

The Strategic Gaming Club will meet THIS MORNING at 10:30am. This is a really great club that gets kids thinking. It's fun, educational and social!! Get those kids down there!!!

Our Selby Tots group are now meeting every Wednesday morning at 9:30 throughout the summer. This is a great opportunity for Moms to meet AND for kids to meet!

I am currently working on a clubs page for the website and hope to have it up today. This will be a good go-to place to find information about clubs and classes at the community center and remember, if you'd like to lead a class or club, then please email me at SelbyBay@gmail.com. One day things are great! A project or a presentation...all good.

Thanks and have a great week!!!
Tracie

Thursday, July 3, 2014

4th Of July - Hurricane Arthur

Hey Selby...well, I hear we have a hurricane on the east coast. Hurricane Arthur has strengthened to a category 2 storm. Chesapeake Beach has already postponed their festivities until the 5th. I'm not going to do anything right now and will continue to watch the storm to see if it turns...right. If anything changes, then I will post to all available communication. Our Selby blog does one time emails every morning if anyone is interested. Until then - we will still decorate the clubhouse this afternoon around 4 if anyone would like to help/donate decorations. Thanks Selby!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Weather Advisory - 2 July 2014

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, 2 July 2014. This means that the heat index (how it actually feels outside) is expected to hit 105 degrees. The combination of high temperatures and a high heat index will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. If you have to be outside, then wear light colored, loose fitted clothing and drink plenty of water. Please remember that alcohol, "power" drinks and soda are all dehydrating. Water is your best option. Take regular cooling breaks throughout the day. Keep pets out of direct sunlight and replenish cold water often. Ice water is not dangerous to pets. Check on elderly friends and neighbors. Recognize signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Cooling centers are open in Anne Arundel County. Click here for county link.

Signs of Heat Exhaustion
  • Heavy Sweating
  • Fatigue
  • Pale, clammy skin
  • Thirst
  • Rapid Heartbeat
  • Dizziness, fainting
Signs of Heat Stroke
  • Throbbing headache
  • Dizziness and lightheadedness
  • Lack of sweating
  • Red, hot and dry skin
  • Muscle weakness and cramps
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Rapid shallow berating