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November Programming Notes
Don't miss Masterpiece Theatre: The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard as it continues to air on Sunday evenings November 4 at 9:00 p.m. and November 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Two back-to-back Maryland Public Television produced programs will enhance your Sunday evening of November 11. At 6:30 p.m. watch Maryland Generations: The War. Maryland Public Television captured stories and Veterans' interviews of how World War II directly affected our State. This is followed at 8:00 p.m. by The United States Air Force 60th Anniversary: A Musical Celebration. Enjoy the music that was performed at Strathmore Hall in honor of this big anniversary for the US Air Force. You don't want to miss either of these!
On Wednesday evening, November 28 at 9:00 p.m., enjoy Great Performances: Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Fesitval. We know there are many Eric Clapton fans out there so be sure to tune in. The 2004 festival also includes performances by Carlos Santana, Joe Walsh, James Taylor, John Mayer, and many others!
Stalk of the Town
First there was Jack and the Beanstalk, now there is Sophia and the Sunflower. This enormous plant was grown by green-fingered five-year-old Sophia Moradi, who caught the gardening bug after watching her favourite cartoon character, Gordon the Garden Gnome.
With the help of her mother, Ludmila, the youngster has watered the plant every day, accelerating its growth to a height of about four metres. The budding Charlie Dimmock said: "I have enjoyed watering it. We use a watering can."
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
Record Breaker Has the Wight Stuff
Record-breaking Potters Bar teenager Michael Perham may never top his achievement as the youngest person to sail the Atlantic. But he was back in action last month, putting in an impressive performance in one of the world's most famous yachting races, the Round the Island race.
The 50-mile course, around the Isle of Wight, attracts sailors from across the globe every year.
Michael was one of more than 1,800 people to take part, and raced against such sailing luminaries as Sir Robin Knox-Johnson and Dame Ellen MacArthur. His top-third finish was perfectly respectable, particularly for such a young competitor.
The Oakroyd Avenue resident made front pages all over the world in January when, at the age of just 14, he arrived in Antigua on his 28-foot yacht, Cheeky Monkey, after completing the 3,500-mile crossing.
Following the Round the Island race, his spokesman, Kizzi Nkwocha, said: "Michael was one of the youngest sailors to take part in the race. The fact that he not only completed it, but also finished in the top third, proves just how remarkable a boy he is."
It had been thought the youngster would not be able to compete on Cheeky Monkey again, after he was told it could cost as much as £10,000 to bring the boat back from the Caribbean. Luckily, Campbell Fleming, managing director of race sponsor JP Morgan, agreed to foot the bill and reunite the sailor and his vessel.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
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