Seasons Greetings Towson and beyond!
Let’s begin the day with some words of wisdom from Leon the Snowman, given to Buddy the Elf as he embarks on his long journey:
Leon the Snowman
"Buddy, I’ve been around the world many times when I was a young cumulus nimbus cloud. It’s a wonderful place, filled with wondrous creatures—except dogs. Oh, by the way, don’t eat the yellow snow."
In this week's Towson Torch:
The Point Transforms into an Elf Bar for the Holidays
Timonium Couple Launch App and Store for Better Gift Giving
Seasonal Things to do this Weekend
Catching up with Towson Hoops after a trip to play Kansas
NEED SOME 🔥GIFTS THIS YEAR?
Hats, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, O’my!
LOCAL NEWS
Senior Helpers brings holiday cheer to Towson assisted living community
Baltimore County begins major York Road infrastructure overhaul in Towson
BUSINESS
Husband-and-Wife Team Invent App to Facilitate Gift-Giving and Lease Retail Shop in Timonium Commerce Park
GiftPoke now at
9618 Deereco Road
Timonium
With four children, Frank and Kimbery Majerowicz have spent countless hours searching for the perfect gifts to celebrate birthdays, and special occasions and events. Like many other couples, they have regularly been frustrated over the years by their inability to choose items that are deemed necessary, useful, and the perfect fit for family members, friends, and business associates. Taking matters into their own hands, the husband-and-wife team invented GiftPoke, an app designed to inject excitement into the gift-giving experience, while also assuring that choices more often hit the mark. Currently in the final stages of beta testing, the app officially launches in February. - Read Article on City Biz
WMAR Features The Point’s “Elf Bar”
It was nice of WMAR-ABC 2 Baltimore, to show up to do a feature on the Elf Bar at the Point in Towson but we’re not sure what it has to do with “a drop in nationwide holiday hiring”. We think the seasonal pop up is newsworthy enough on its own. 👍🏼
🤷🏼 - Read the Article on WMAR
TIS THE SEASON
🚂 Holiday Train Garden | The Shops at Kenilworth
📅 Monday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Thru Jan 4th
⏰ Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
📍 The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson MD 21204
NOTE: The Shops at Kenilworth is closed Christmas Day & New Years Day, with limited hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Details: Train Garden
‘TIS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, December 19
🎸🎄A Born to Run Christmas with the E-Street Shuffle:
A Tribute to the Boss at the Recher
🎸 The E-Street Shuffle
⏰ 7:00 pm to 09:00 pm (EST)
📍The Recher Theatre, 512 York Rd
Just in time for the holidays, The E Street Shuffle brings its legendary tribute to Bruce Springsteen directly from Asbury Park, NJ to The Recher. In this one-night-only event, the band will perform a special show featuring Bruce’s 1975 album ‘Born to Run’ played in its entirety, along with a full set of hits, classics, and holiday favorites to rock the house with holiday cheer. Get Tickets
Saturday, December 20
🐾 Santa Paws: Pet Pictures with Santa at CVP Towson
Mookie: Official Pet of the Torch
📅 December 20, 2025
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍Charles Village Pub Towson
Bring your pets to meet Santa Claus and take adorable holiday photos! Enjoy a fun day filled with pet-friendly treats. Don’t miss this paw-some opportunity to celebrate the holidays with your beloved pets!
- Pictures with Santa are free of charge, all we ask is that your patronize the us and tip our staff.
- Take part in the Most Festive Pet Costume Contest!
🔗 Make Reservations
🐮 Christmas at the Creamery
📅 SAT 12/20
⏰ 11 am - 8 pm
📍Prigel Family Creamery, 4852 Long Green Rd, Glen Arm, MD 21057
It’s never too cold for ice cream, especially not the homemade goodness that the Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm serves up. And you can pair it with hot chocolate and cookie decorating fun at this delightful event that kids love. Decorating kits are $8, and the Mexican on the Run food truck will be there to provide the main meal to go with all those sugary sides
🎅🏼 Santa at the Square! - Belvedere Square Market
📅 DEC 20
⏰ 11 AM - 1 PM
📍Belvedere Square Market
529 E. Belvedere Ave., 21212
Santa is coming to Belvedere Square, you can tell Santa your wishes and take your picture.
“Since it's the season of giving, we'll also be holding a community drive, collecting nonperishable items, hats and mittens. Special thanks to Grand Cru Bottle Shop for inviting Santa!”
🎸 Jingle Jam Holiday Party – School of Rock
📅 DEC 20
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍School of Rock - 1270 E Joppa Rd
Jingle Jam - a free family winter music festival hosted by School of Rock Towson that brings the community together through music, energy, and festive fun. All ages welcome, and holiday spirit encouraged!
🔗 Event Details
Sunday, December 21
🩰 The Nutcracker Ball: Maryland Edition
🎸The Nutcracker Ball: Maryland Edition (not a ballet)
⏰ 1–9:30pm (Doors 12pm)
📍The Recher, 512 York Road
All Ages Show benefitting “The Sound of Hope” Christmas Toy Drive.
10 bands…2 stages…vendors…Santa…all ages…Starting at only $30!
Sports Brief
Hightlights from Towson Mens Basketball Game at #17 Kansas
Weekend Weather
Thursday
47🌡️ 28 | 🌧️
Friday
55 🌡️ 26 | ☁️
Saturday
39 🌡️ 28 | ☁️
Sunday
45🌡️ 27 | ☁️
Join us in January!
Don’t Miss the Inaugural Towson Growth Summit!
On January 22, 2026 The Towson Torch hosts the senior most leaders of the biggest employers and educators in Towson and Baltimore County as they share their visions for Workforce Development in 2026. Tickets are on sale now
Confirmed speakers/panelists:
Towson University - Melanie Perrault, Provost
Goucher College -Kent Devereaux, President
Whiting Turner - Jonathan Hess, Senior Executive Vice President
CCBC - Dr Kurtinitis, President
Stanley Black & Decker - TBA - will be announced shortly
Why Workforce Development?
Workforce development is vital to Towson’s economic future because it underpins everything from education and training to childcare, technology access, and employer alignment—addressing labor shortages, skills gaps, and AI-driven job shifts essential for long-term growth and competitiveness. You won’t want to miss it!
- Get Tickets Today!
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