, 1-5 p.m. Hodgepodge Lodge dedication ceremony and fall festival. Oct. 5, 3 p.m. HoCoPoLitSo presents a family-focused afternoon of poetry and nature with poet Joy Harjo. Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877.
Will host Howard County-Iron Bridge Hounds. Also will include a free hayride, pumpkin picking and more. , 11 a.m. 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Brookeville. 410-489-2572.
Sponsored by Howard Community College's Student Arts Collective. Open to all local artists and will feature poetry, comedy, music and more. , 8 p.m. $8 for students with ID, $10 general admission. Café on the Quad of the Rouse Co. Foundation Student Services Hall, HCC, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-367-3133.
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A volunteer networking organization for advancement of women. Third Wednesday, luncheon meetings. That's Amore restaurant, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-740-0126 or go to www.bwn-hoco.org. No August meeting. Guest reservations are appreciated. $40 for guests. $100 for a year membership. For more information on BWN, postal mail Julie Miller, BWN, P.O. Box 2575, Columbia MD 21045 or e-mail admin@bwn-hoco.org.
Fourth Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Inspiration and information for existing and potential African-American women entrepreneurs. Linden Hall, 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City. $25 prepaid/$30 at the door. Nellie Pharr-Maletta, 410-300-7343, www.sistahsbusinessnetwork.com or info@sistahsbusinessnetwork.com.
Third Thursdays. International volunteer service organization for business and professional women that works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. For information and dinner reservations, call Karen Trennepohl, 410-750-9413.
Find a job or move up in your current position. Free for low to moderate income residents of Howard County. Registration: Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. Chartwell Professional Park, 8180 Lark Brown Road, Suite 301, Elkridge. Cindy at Pinnacle Career Resources, 410-799-1097.
, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This full-day conference for directors, owners, senior staff and aspiring leaders of group programs will focus on professional development for you and your staff. $30. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. Call the Howard County Office of Children's Services, 410-313-1940.
at Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City. The theme for this year is "Tuckerisms and Paulitics -- the Signature Debate," which will feature political analyst and CNN commentator Paul Begala and MSNBC campaign correspondent Tucker Carlson. The event is a celebration of recognizing successful businesses and business people. Awards for Chamber Excellence will be presented. The evening will include pre- and post-dinner receptions with a gala dinner in between. For tickets, call 410-730-4111 or go to www.howardchamber.com.
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For all Congressional candidates on the ballots for Districts 3 and 7. , 7-9 p.m. Sponsored by League of Women Voters, with AKA Sorority Inc., PTA Council, Women's Commission and Association of Community Services. Howard Community College, Rouse Co. Foundation Student Services Hall, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-730-4024.
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Free classes for all nationalities and levels. , 7-9 p.m. both dates. , 2009. Gethsemane Baptist Church, 14135 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. 410-489-9480 or 410-442-5853.
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, 7:30 p.m. $3; 50 cents for soda or BYOB. Phelps Dance Center, 701 Montgomery St., Laurel. 301-937-2896.
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Relay for Life of Howard County is now collecting unused cell phones as a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society. The drop-off locations are: George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City; Dorsey Building, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia; Gateway Building, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia; and The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-3451.
5-9 p.m. Will include The Kinderman, Magic with Wes Holly and Brad Higbee the Jester Man. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Non-alcoholic beverages only. Lake Kittamaqundi, Columbia. 410-313-7275.
, 9 a.m. $20 registration day of race. Cypressmede Park, 3100 Fawnwood Drive, Ellicott City. 410-750-3810. www.valleymede.org.
To support Howard County General Hospital. Bath and beauty products for men, women and children on sale. , 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 7, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Cafeteria, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-740-7680, Ext. 1234.
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Screenings for various types of cancer,, with a presentation "Hereditary Cancer: Understanding Your Risks" by a genetic counselor. , 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lord & Taylor Court, Columbia mall, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-740-7601.
, 7-9 p.m. Seats limited. Phelps Luck Community Center, 5355 Phelps Luck Drive, Columbia. 443-445-2029. www.yourpregnancyandbeyond.com.
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* Family programs. Hispanic Family Festival. Mariachi band and dancing. Fri., Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Registration required.
*Teen programs. Teen Advisory Board. Suggest books, music, and movies, and classes for teens at the Library. Refreshments provided. Service learning hours available for some projects. Ages 10-17. Registration required. Tue., Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
"From Baby to Bigger Steps: What Makes a Child Grow?" Sponsored by Howard County Office of Children's Services. , 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. 3300 N. Ridge Road, Suite 380, Ellicott City. 410-313-1940.
. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Route 108 and 216, Highland. www.highlandmd.org.
. Go to http://www.farmheritage.org/FarmCityA.htm for schedule.
, 9 a.m.-noon. Vantage Point Park, Vantage Point Road, Columbia. 410-730-4744.
For babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. In case of pouring rain, event will be held at , 1 p.m. Columbia Memorial Park, 12005 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. 410-884-4709.
, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Food, activities for children, health screenings and more. 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-730-4610.
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, 7:30 p.m. $5 HCC faculty, staff and students; $10 seniors; $15 general admission. Horowitz Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-772-4900. www.howardcc.edu/music.
Saturdays, 7-8 p.m. Dancing is adapted for a wheelchair user with an able-bodied partner. $85 per couple. Glenwood Community Center, Roxbury Mills Room, 2400 Route 97, Cookesville. www.co.ho.md.us/rap/, 410-313-7275 or suegreen301@yahoo.com.
Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. e-mail Jennifer Ingram at 410-740-4276 or email jenniferingram@comcast.net
, noon-1:30 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-796-7824
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Books, records, DVDs, CDs, videos needed for the 13th annual media sale at Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church. Items can be left at the church inside and on the plastic bench seat next to the side door of the building. 14551 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. 410-442-2475.
, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Oct. 5, 1-7 p.m. 7271 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia. 410-381-2284.
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*Western Howard County Seniors Book Club. First Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. Contemporary fiction discussions.
*Beginning Tap Dance. Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. $40. Beginning tap steps and routine. Tap shoes required.
*Chess. First and third Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
*Combattitude. Mondays, 1:30 p.m. For all fitness levels. $40 for eight weeks.
*Hath a Yoga. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. $72 for 16 classes or $36 for eight classes. If you can only take classes on Tuesday or Thursday, the cost is $32. Days of the classes can not be mixed--must pick one or the other.
*Party bridge. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
*Reading for Life Program. For stroke survivors or individuals with communication difficulties. First Wednesday, book club orientation,10:30 a.m.-noon. Groups of four or five people are assembled. Each meeting costs $40, which includes a book study guide.
*Senior day at the fair. Tue., Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Those 62 and older are admitted free.
*SHIP. Senior Health Assistance Program. First and third Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon.
*Silver Sneakers Walking Club. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.
, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Kentmorr Crab House on Kent Island. Travel across the Bay Bridge to Stevensville on Kent Island. The Kentmorr Crab House will be the host of an all you can eat crab feast. Call 410-313-1400.
*Drop-in bridge and pinochle. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats available. Donations accepted for snack fund. Bridge meets Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pinochle meets Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 410-313-7279.
Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Domestic Violence Center of Howard County, 5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 310, Columbia. Free child care. 410-997-0304.
Educational support for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) patients, family members and friends. First Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, Conference Room 116B, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 301-978-9855 or www.ALSinfo.org.
First and third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 522 Main St., Laurel. Jenny, 301-490-0517.
Resource and referral service for women on bed rest during pregnancy. 410-740-7662.
Thursdays, 6 p.m. Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Group gives participants opportunity to meet with those who are going through the same thing and have learned how to adjust their lives accordingly. Third Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Western Howard County 50 Plus Center, 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy. 410-313-5440.
For anyone with chronic pain and their family and friends. , 1-2:30 p.m. Participants are invited to bring pillows, mats and ice or hot packs to be comfortable. Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite L-9, Columbia. 301-309-2444 or go to www.pain-connection.org.
For parents and siblings who have lost a child or sibling of any age. Third Wednesday, 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. 410-321-7053.
Education, information and support for adults caring for an aged loved one. First Monday, 7:30-9 p.m. Jewish Federation of Howard County, 8950 Route 108, Suite 115, Columbia. $15 per person/$22.50 per couple per session; registration required. Liz Schoen, 410-730-4976, Ext. 25 or e-mail lschoen@jfs.org.
For adults experiencing marital separation and divorce or the end of a long-term relationship. Mondays, 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia.
Second Friday, 7-9 p.m. For ages 18 and up. Howard County General Hospital, Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia.; Third Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth group for ages 13-17. Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City, The Rotunda, 4100 College Ave., Ellicott City. Vanessa, 301-575-6766 or DBSAhowardcounty@yahoo.com.
Patient education and support group sponsored by Howard County General Hospital. First Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-740-7695.
Mondays, 6 p.m., Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., Serenity Center, 9650 Basket Ring Road, Columbia; Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. No weigh-ins. 410-764-3136 or go to www.oabaltimore.org.
First Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Kimberly Mudgett, 410-828-7700, Ext. 1279 for location and to R.S.V.P.
Third Thursday, 7 p.m. 10280 Old Columbia Road, Suite 215, Columbia. For more information, call 410-290-3466 or go to www.howard-autism.org.
Howard County General Hospital links new parents with resources and services to help them with the daily challenges of raising a new baby and providing a healthy and safe environment for the child. Call 410-313-6440.
, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Instruction and directions for the beginner and advanced needler. Knit or crochet chemo caps, lap blankets or preemie hats. Please indicate which session you prefer. Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-740-5858.
Breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support. , 10 a.m. Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Ann, 410-309-4940; Bernadette, 301-421-1177; or Katie 410-461-3423. For breastfeeding questions, call 1-877-452-5324.
Mon., Aug. 18, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m. Free workshop provided by the American Cancer Society for women undergoing cancer treatments. Learn how to manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment and receive a complimentary bag of cosmetics. To register, call 1-888-535-4555.
Third Thursday, 7 p.m. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-379-2896.
Multiple sclerosis>Self-help for the mildly affected; family and friends of the mildly affected meet concurrently. Third Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 410-442-2736, 410-715-1325 or 1-800-344-4867.
, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Matthew's House, 7261 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia. 410-381-1197.
For children and teens, ages 5-18 whose parents have separated, divorced or remarried. Each age group meets for one 90-minute session per week. Limited sliding fees available. Registration required. For more information, call Lauren Woodfork or Kathy Helt, 410-740-9553, Ext. 200 or e-mail sales@divorceabc.com.
First Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Senior Plus Center, East Columbia Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-715-9596.
First Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m. Main Cafeteria, Building #1, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel. Call 410-531-3330 or go to www.marylandiands.org.
Community support organization offering networking and family activities for parents of young children. Third Monday, 9:30-11 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 410-992-9291 or go to parentsathome.org.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays offers a support group for parents who have a child of any age who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. Third Monday, 7:30-9 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-290-8292 or e-mail Robertscp@aol.com.
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. A 12-step support group for women who have been damaged either physically, psychologically or emotionally due to a dangerous relationship. Meets in Columbia. For location and more information, call Kel, 443-758-5957 or e-mail sseeker63@yahoo.com.
Mondays, 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. 410-721-0992.
, 7-9 p.m. Learn about occupational therapy and sensory integration. OT Ventures LLC, 3616 Horned Owl Court, Ellicott City. Call Jamie Levine, 443-812-6396 or e-mail ot_ventures@hotmail.com.
The Serenity Center, 9650 Basket Ring Road, Columbia. www.serenitycenter.homestead.com. 410-884-6088.
Thursdays, , 2:30-4 p.m. Gilchrist Hospice Care, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, Columbia. To register, call 410-730-5072.
, 2:30-4 p.m. Gilchrist Hospice Care, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, Columbia. To register, call 410-730-5072.
Fourth Monday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Room 3, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 410-772-9300 or go to www.namihcmd.org.
Find help and experience healing while going through separation or divorce. Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Ellicott City.
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, 6-9:30 p.m. The teen drop-in center is offering an outdoor skate park, in addition to other activities. $5. Ridgley's Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup. 410-313-1693.
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