Bring lunch and water. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot just inside the park entrance on the right. Patapsco Valley State Park, Hilton area, 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. 410-964-1902. jameshike@verizon.net.
Non-juried exhibit to be held at the Howard County Center for the Arts. Adults 18 and older who live, work or study in Howard are invited to submit one piece of original artwork completed in the past two years. , 4-6 p.m. Opening reception on July 22. 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787.
Presented by the Howard County Arts Council. . Children under age 13 must be accompanied by adult. 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787.
Presented by the Teen Professional Theatre. , 7:30 p.m.; at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $10, $22 or $50. Available online. Reservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Road, Fulton. 410-381-0700. www.cctarts.com
Presented by The Conservatory Camp. at 7 p.m. and Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. 410-730-3987.
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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.
, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Howard Community College, Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Building, room 401, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. To register or for more information, call 410-772-4785 or e-mail blogan@www.howardcc.edu.
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.
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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.
Held at Elkridge Furnace Inn to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Trauma Service. Fri., , 7:30-11 p.m. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Wine, hors d'oeuvres and live music. 410-379-9336.
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Friday Flick. It's a "Bug Fest!" Enjoy a different "Herbie (the Love Bug)" movie each week. Ages 6-9; approximately 90 minutes. Fri., , 2:30 p.m.
* Children's programs. Buggy Science. A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Priority given to new registrants. Ages 3-6; 45 minutes. Mon.,, 6:45 p.m.
Plant Clinic With Master Gardeners. Ask the experts your gardening questions. Through the end of September. No clinics on weekends prior to holidays. No registration. Sat., , 10 a.m.
Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Downtown Municipal Parking Lot, corner of Park Avenue and Veterans Lane. farmersmarket@mountairymainstreet.org.
Bring a covered dish and American Legion Post 60 will supply hot dogs and hamburgers. 2 Main St., Laurel. 301-725-2302.
to get to know each other. . 6:30 p.m. on all dates. Main playground to the right of the school. 4355 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. info@schoolnewsletter.com.
Free public lecture. Fri., , 7 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-451-5506.
Sun., , 8 a.m.-noon. Clemens Crossing Pool. Sponsored by Columbia Association and Columbia Triathlon Association. One hundred kids ages 7-10 will swim, bike and run. 6400 Martin Road, Columbia. 410-715-3171.
For Laurel College Center, a partnership between Howard Community College and Prince George's Community College. Wed., , 5 p.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Laurel. 1-866-228-6110. www.laurelcollegecenter.org.
, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration free $12. Chesapeake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 410-668-3749.
, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by La Leche League of Eldersburg. Sykesville Freedom Fire Department, 6680 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. 410-864-8080 or 410-905-5208.
Sat., , noon-11 p.m. Features live music and entertainment representing a variety of cultures, as well as international foods and craft vendors. Lake Kittamaqundi, Columbia. 410-715-3161.
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The Ellis Woodward Trio will perform. Thu., , 6-8 p.m. Hickory Ridge Village Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia. 443-367-5123.
Felicia Carter and the Shook/Russo Young Quartet. , 5-7 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Oakland Mills Village Center, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-730-4610.
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. 410-772-7977 or e-mail travelingal22@hotmail.com.
, noon-1:30 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-796-7824.
, 7 p.m. VFW Post 7472, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. Larry Killen, Post 156 Commander, 410-730-8225; Bill Volenick, Howard County Commander, 410-465-8290; or e-mail post156@yahoo.com.
Mondays, , 7-8 p.m. Advanced; 8-9 p.m. Beginners. $76 for eight weeks. Five percent discount for those living on CA-assessed property. 410-730-8113.
Howard County Center of African-American Culture book club. , 7 p.m. 5434 Vantage Point Road, Columbia. 410-715-1921.
Free classes for adults learning English as their second language. Free childcare is available for ages birth-12 years. Wednesdays, 7-9 p. m. 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. 410-442-5800.; Career fellowship for singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. 410-442-7677, Ext. 118.
ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Mondays, 7:15-10:30 p.m. Players ranges in age from 20s to 80s. Novice through advanced skill levels. If you have a partner, bring him/her along. Orthodox Church of St. Matthew, 7271 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia. $6 per week, paid when you play. Barbara Israel, 410-381-9445.
, 7:30 p.m. Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center, 6035 Tamar Drive, Columbia. Pat South, 301-483-8777.
, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Register with the Miller Branch Library prior to attending your first meeting. Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.
For singles older than 40. Thu., June 5, 6:30 p.m. Dinner at Mi Casa Mexican restaurant, 3355 St. Johns Lane, Ellicott City.; Fri., June 6, 6:30 p.m. Happy hour at Golden Sports Bar, 8801 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City; Sun., June 8, 7:30 p.m. Book club in Ellicott City.; Mon., June 9, 6 p.m. Happy hour at Serafino's restaurant, 3419 Plum Tree Drive, Ellicott City.; June 12, 6:30 p.m. Happy hour at Lee Lynn's restaurant, 9495 Old Annapolis Road, Ellicott City. R.S.V.P. requested. 410-243-7344 or www.firstplacesingles.org.
, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Howard County parents can get free assistance in locating state licensed child care centers, family child care providers, school-aged programs and preschools through LOCATE: Child Care. For information on this service, call 410-313-1930, or for general information, call 410-313-1940 or go to www.howardcountymd.gov/children.
, (except August), 7 p.m. Glenwood Community Center, activities room, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 301-831-5723 or jhmorson@starpower.net.
Development teams meet third Tuesday, 7 p.m. 9192 Red Branch Road, Columbia. Call 410-997-4949 or e-mail info@howardhabitat.org.
Second Thursday, 8 p.m. Meeting. Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 410-418-8731, 410-461-3361 or go to www.howardbirds.org.
Second and fourth Monday, 7-9 p.m. The Blue Cow Café, 5134 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia. Michael Ratcliffe, 301-604-7013 or www.HowardGreens.org.
Unaffiliated voters. Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Mona Brinegar, 443-889-9070 or e-mail info@howardcountyissues.org.
, 6 p.m. Howard County Recreation and Parks Building, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 301-362-3046, 301-490-7059.
Second Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 5550 Sterrett Place, Suite 213, Columbia. Trent Kittleman, 301-661-3344.
Third Thursday, 7:00 p.m. For location, Ivan Betancourt, 410-591-8500, or go to www.howardcountygopclub.com.
Third Thursday, 7 p.m. E-mail pantheap@hotmail.com for location.
Second and Fourth Thursday, 8:30 p.m. Ellicott City's newest poetry and music open mic night with a featured poet. Might include adult content. Show hosted by spoken word artist, Ryan Mergen. Java Grande, 9050 Baltimore Pike, Ellicott City. 410-480-3865 or myspace.com/JibberJabberOpenMic.
Spanish-speaking play group for toddlers. For information and location, 410-997-4648.
Third Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Oliver's Old Towne Tavern, 531 Main Street, Laurel. Mike Farmer, 301-776-4645 or e-mail MagneticChess@aol.com.
, 7 p.m. Getting the Most from Your Garden, Glenwood Branch, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577; Tue., July 22, 7 p.m. Weed and Pest Control, East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700; Plant Clinic: Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, through September, except weekends prior to holidays. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950; Third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, through September. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.; Fourth Saturdays, July 26, 10 a.m.-noon, through August. Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.
Day and overnight hikes, bike and canoe trips, cabin, car and tent camping, and the maintenance of trails in Maryland State Parks as well as other parks. 443-621-8148.
For lovers of Boyds Bears. In lieu of dues, members donate to a different charity each month. First Saturday, 10:15 a.m. Teddy Bear Treasures, 842 Littlestown Pike, Westminster. 410-871-2327 or www.bearsforagift.com.
Wed., June 11, 9:30 a.m. A social and support group for stay-at-home moms. Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. E-mail clarksvillecolumbiamoms@yahoo.com.
, 10 a.m., coffee/doughnuts from 9:30 a.m. Location changes. Sue Neri, 410-381-7140.
Second Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Slayton House, 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. T.L. Pope, 301-725-4372.
Support and playgroup for naturally minded parents. Second Thursday, 10 a.m. 301-252-4843, howard@takeanap.org or www.takeanap.org.
, 11:30 a.m. General Meeting. Learn about the groups activities. River Hill Sports Grille, 6040 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville. For more information, call Nancy, 410-730-3209.
, 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your current stitching, knitting or crocheting projects. Meet new people, and trade ideas and tips. 410-313-1950 or visit the Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City.
, 8-11:30 p.m. Jumping July Dance. Bring your own beer and wine. Casual dress. $10 general entry price, $8 for members with current Parents without Partners ID card. Resurrection Church, 3325 Paulskirk Road, Ellicott City. For more information, call 410-381-2650 or e-mail PWP_Chapter_No_1351@yahoogroups.com.
, 7-8:30 p.m. Disc Golf - McKeldin area. Bring a frisbee and learn how to play. For all ages. Provides exercise outdoors. Wear good walking shoes and bring water. Once in McKeldin, follow easy-to-read signs to the start of the disc golf course. Meet at the contact station. 3001 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. $2 per person. To register, 410-461-5005.
Third Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Learn rubber stamping and paper craft techniques for making greeting cards. Includes monthly project, and show and tell. For location, call 410-313-8495 or e-mail ecstampers@bigfoot.com.
, 7 p.m. Faith and Ministry Center, 9032 Baltimore St., Savage. 301-725-7630.
Coed nautical program for youth ages 14-21. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. Skipper Laurie Davis, 410-381-7004 or www.ship361.org.
A total fitness program for new moms and their babies. Daily, 9-10 a.m. at The Mall in Columbia. 240-535-0739 or go to www.strollerstrides.com.
Fourth Friday, 7 p.m. Vegetarian potluck dinner and dialogue for people concerned about the environment. Eden Valley Center, 5085 Green Bridge Road, Dayton. Call Bette Hoover, 410-531-5610 or e-mail bette@justpeacecircles.org.
Fourth Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.
For middle schoolers, ages 11-13. Fourth Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.
Add your voice to the all new online newsletter--written by teens, for teens. www.hclibrary.org/teenzine. No registration. First Thursday, 7-7:45p.m. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.
Bring dish to share; table service and drinks provided. First Saturday, 6:30 p.m. For location, call 410-465-0427 or e-mail bsorak@juno.com.
Audition only camps for grades eight through 12., second session. Performance: "Into the Woods." A limited amount of scholarships are available. Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. To register, 410-730-3987.
Third ThursQuilters' group> Third Monday, 7-9 p.m. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.
Third Thursday, every other month January-November, 10:30 a.m. 410-531-2215.
Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. 410-489-5636 for location and directions.
Yingling-Ridgley VFW. Community service group for girls age 5-16. Usually third Sunday, 1 p.m. VFW Post, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. 410-750-3941.
Windows special interest group for personal computers; tips and techniques for using and maintaining Windows operating systems. Fourth Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. The Bain Center. 410-465-1131 or www.myCMUG.org.
, 10 a.m. For location and other information, call 443-857-9276 or e-mail Nurse4health@aol.com.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Six-week session. Integrated Therapies, Dorsey Hall Medical Center, 9501 Old Annapolis Road, Suite 301, Ellicott City, Call Heather, 410-747-9108.
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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.
Monday to Friday, . Children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Free. Christ Lutheran Church, 12570 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. 301-854-2100. www.christlutheran.net.
A vacation Bible school. , 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Ages 3-12. Atholton Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 6520 Martin Road, Columbia. 410-740-5030.
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*Advanced Tai Chi. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. $35 for eight classes.
*Booming Boomers. Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. $35 for eight weeks.
*Breakfast & Bingo. July 29, 9 a.m. $3. Register by Thu., July 24.
*Combattitude. Mondays, 1:30 p.m. For all fitness levels. $40 for eight weeks.
*Energy Challenge Aerobics & Sculpting. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 -11 a.m.
*Friday Wii Day. Fri., July 18. 10 a.m. Bowling.
*Garden therapy. Mon., July 21, 10:30 a.m. $2.
*Lifestyle Counseling. July 24, 9:30 a.m. Call for an appointment.
*Movie day. Wed., July 23, 1 p.m. "The Bucket List." Register by Thu., July 17.
*Nutrition with Jodi. Tue., July 22, 10 a.m. Register by Fri., July 18.
*Rubber Stamping open workshop. July 24, 9:30 a.m. $3. Register by Mon., July 21.
*Silver Sneakers Walking Club. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.
*So You Think You Can Be A Stand Up Comic. July 24, 12:30 p.m. Register by Mon., July 21. Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center -- 10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2637.
*Bridge and Pinochle. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea and treats available.
*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.
Resource and referral service for women on bed rest during pregnancy. 410-740-7662.
peer-based mutual support group for those living with mental illness who interact with the community daily. Alternating Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. 410-772-9300 or www.namihcmd.org.
, 7-9 p.m. Columbia Wellness Center, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-833-5435 or 410-964-9563.
For children through age 21. Monday through Friday, 3-7:30 p.m. The Center for Social Change, 6600 Amberton Drive, Elkridge. Arlene Reyes, 410-579-6789 or arlene@centerforsocialchange.org.
Peer-based mutual support group for those living with mental illness who interact with the community daily. Alternating Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. 410-772-9300 or www.namihcmd.org.
Fourth Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Winter Growth Adult Day Care Center, 5466 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-964-9616.
Appointments available weekly. Payment is on a donation basis. For more information or an appointment, Jennifer Murdock, 443-745-3306 or e-mail christianlifecoach@comcast.net.
For anyone with chronic pain and their family and friends. Third Monday, 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.
Specialized Trauma Treatment and Recovery (STTAR) Center 24-hour hotline for victims of sexual assault. 410-997-3292.
Self-help group specifically for adults and adolescents diagnosed with a substance dependence and psychiatric disorder. Mondays, 6 p.m. 410-365-1228.
Men Encouraging Nurturing and Supporting (MENS)a life skills parenting program and support group for fathers. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Department of Social Service, 7121 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-872-8777.
Fourth Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Winter Growth Inc., 5460 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-9744.
No weigh-ins. Sundays, 8:30-10 a.m. Columbia Serenity Center, 9650 Basket Ring Road, Columbia. 781-321-9118.
, 7-9 p.m. The Meeting House, Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-290-6231.
Learn about the disease in an educational and supportive atmosphere. Mon., July 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center of Maryland, 8180 Lark Brown Road, No. 101, Elkridge. Becky Dunlop 410-955-8795.
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Monday evenings in Columbia. For meeting location, time and more information, 240-606-3093, or the Health Department at 410-313-2333 or 1-866-313-6300.
Fourth Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. Paula Bisacre, 443-226-8110.
Fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. Wellness Center at Columbia Medical center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-750-7468.
For parents and caregivers of physically or sexually abused children. Thursdays, 7-8:15 p.m. STTAR Center, 9810 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite C, Columbia. Please R.S.V.P. 410-313-2725 or e-mail cdougher@howardcountymd.gov.
Breastfeeding information and support. Fourth Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden-Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. Jennifer, 410-864-8080 or Jolene, 410-905-5208, or e-mail jenster15@comcast.net or jmosley@dynaccsys.com
Information and referral service. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday 7-9 p.m., Thursday 8-9 p.m. 410-309-9695.
Mon., July 21 3:30-5:30 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.
, 7 p.m. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-379-2896.
National support group to address the personal needs and interests of women during parenting years. Twice monthly on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Free. Call for location, 443-535-0592 or go to www.mothersandmore.org.
--Options. Support for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. 410-992-4597.
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.
Monthly socials, fourth Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Linden-Linthicum Methodist Church. Linda Orlosky, 410-531-3934.
Program offers positive parenting techniques to families. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Barn, 5853 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-889-2300, Ext. 1226.
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. DivorceCare for Kids (ages 5-12) will meet at the same time. Child care is provided for children under 5. Call 410-442-5800 or go to www.chapelgate.org.
Thursdays, beginning May 15, 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, 443-785-5957.
For those whose spouse/partner has come out as gay, lesbian or transgendered. Fourth Saturday, 7:30 p.m. in Columbia. Meetings are confidential. 410-884-6004.
Fourth Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Lane, Ambulatory Care Center, second floor, Columbia. 410-740-7601.
Fourth Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m. "Addiction And The Family, What You Need To Know." The Kolmac Clinic, 10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 301-589-0255 or www.kolmac.com.
Tue., , 6-7:15 p.m. Allows teens to share their thoughts and feelings about the death of someone they loved. Carroll Hospice Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster. To register, call Kathy Bare, 410-871-8000 or e-mail kbare@carrollhospitalcenter.org.
The Serenity Center, 9650 Basket Ring Road, Columbia. www.serenitycenter.homestead.com. 410-884-6088.
Third Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Call for location. Jennifer Tucker, 410-300-9629 or jtucker@dbsahowardcounty.com.
Wednesdays, 2:30-4 p.m. Allows participants the opportunity to give and receive support and understanding while exploring the meaning and process of grief. Hospice of Howard County, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, Columbia. Registration required. 410-730-5072.
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A new teen evening drop-in program. Designed by teens for teens. Created by Howard County Recreation and Parks. First night is Thu.,, 6-9:30 p.m. $5. Ridgley's Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup. 410-313-1693.
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