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Become a member of the Howard County Arts Council. New and renewing members receive discounts on tickets, services and classes from participating artists and art-related businesses. 410-313-2787 or http://hocoarts.org/support_the_arts.php#1.
Sponsored by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum and the Friends of Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway, Inc. Presents its exhibit celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Thomas Viaduct, featuring historic and contemporary artwork of the bridge. On display through early 2011. 901 West Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-752-2490 or www.borail.org.
Exhibiting "And They're Off! 100 Years at Laurel Park," exploring the glamour and grit of horse racing, life behind the scenes at the Laurel Race Track and its impact on the town. 817 Main St., Laurel. Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; and Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 301-725-7975 or www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.
Hosted by the Howard County Arts Council. Continuing its drop-in portrait sessions, which consist of a single pose with the same model over multiple weeks for detailed figure-study work. Offering day sessions with a live, clothed model,$10 per session or $42 for six sessions; and evening sessions, with a live, nude model, Tuesdays, year-round, 7:30-10 p.m., $12 per session or $60 six sessions. Participants should bring their own art materials; limited easels available on a first-come, first-served basis; no instruction provided. Sessions purchased in advance are good for one year from time of purchase. Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787 or www.hocoarts.org.
Exhibiting "And They're Off! 100 Years at Laurel Park," exploring the glamour and grit of horse racing, life behind the scenes at the Laurel Race Track and its impact on the town. Runs through December. 817 Main St., Laurel. Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; and Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 301-725-7975 or www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.
Presents a gallery tour series, "Off the Beaten Path," by visiting a different location each month in the greater Baltimore, Washington or Virginia regions, with departures from the Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. Tuesdays, $30 each trip, or $5 off by registering for all three. 410-730-0075 or www.columbiaartcenter.org.
Exhibiting the "Residential Visual Artists Exhibit 2011" and "Coded: Shalya Marsh and Lars Westby." and an open mic night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-4 p.m. 410-313-2787 or www.hocoarts.org
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Promotes and supports professional women in their careers as executives, business owners and leaders, and provides a network of women who have a significant impact on the business environment in Howard County. Third Wednesday, luncheon meetings. Hilton Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia. To register for luncheon meetings ($45 per guest) or inquire about membership, call 410-740-0126 or go to www.bwn-hoco.org, or e-mail admin@bwn-hoco.org. Guests welcome.
Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.
Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m. Bob Evans restaurant, 8325 Benson Drive, Columbia. 443-204-4777.
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. Call Cindy at Pinnacle Career Resources, 410-799-1097.
Fridays. To celebrate their ten-year anniversary, DC Web Designers is offering free, professional grade websites. The only fee for this new product is a minimal monthly licensing and hosting charge. Space for the seminars is limited and registration is required. 410-750-6499. DC Web Designers, 5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 230, Columbia. www.dcwebdesigners.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. Karen Trennepohl, 410-750-9413.
First Saturday, 10 a.m. The Human Rights Conference Room, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-381-1342.
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Hosted by the Maryland School for the Deaf. Offering beginning sign and/or at the intermediate level. $40 for eight weeks. Verna Kramer, 410-480-4505 or verna.kramer@msd.edu.
Offered by the Columbia Art Center. Learn new methods of printmaking using nontoxic, re-purposed and wallet-friendly supplies for creating unique prints. No experience necessary. Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. $85 residents, $95 nonresidents. For ages 17 and older. www.columbiaartcenter.org. 410-730-0075 or art.staff@columbiaassociation.com.
A social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Clarksville, Columbia-west, Highland, Fulton, Dayton, Glenwood and Glenelg. Offering activities and playgroups. Meets the second Wednesday of the month. Wed., June 8, 9:30 a.m. clarksvillecolumbiamoms@yahoo.com.
Presented by Howard County Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic's Foundation for Safety and Education. Offering an educational seminar for mature drivers on Maryland's new traffic laws. Refreshments served. Glenwood 50+ Center, 2398 Route 97, Cooksville. Free. 410-313-5440.
Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Learn how to effectively manage children, create a safe environment and apply emergency techniques.HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $50; price includes lunch and certificate of attendance. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.
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Hosted by Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County. A workshop for adults who have experienced the death of a father, grandfather or guardian that will provide participants an opportunity to explore the meaning of their loss and to express their thoughts and feelings. Gilchrist Hospice Care, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Site 433, Columbia. Free. Registration required. 443-539-4086 to reserve a seat.
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Course satisfies Maryland's safe boating education requirement and is approved by the MD Department of Natural Resources. US Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Laurel Branch, PG Memorial Library, 507 7th St., Laurel. $20; price includes textbook. 703-690-8341 or potomacam@earthlink.net to reserve a seat.
Defensive driving and vehicle control program for teens developed by the National Traffic Safety Academy. Participants receive classroom training on a Friday evening. On Saturday, participants buckle into their own vehicles and gain valuable on-the-road experience. Taught be police officers. James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, 2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville. $95. Space is limited. 410-313-3758.
Holding a graduate school open house event. 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel. Office of Graduate Admissions, 410-888-9048, ext. 6647, or admissions@tai.edu.
Sponsored by the Military Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Guilford. Featuring Cynthia Mason-Posey, Director of the Veterans Outreach and Advocacy, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, who will be available to answer questions on women's issues, VA compensation and claims, Agent Orange and other issues related to Maryland veterans. Open to all military services veterans (active and retired), spouses and dependents. Ridgley Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup. Jeanette Hammond, 202-498-4249.
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Exhibiting "Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2011" and "Coded: Shalya Marsh and Lars Westby." with a reception June 16, 6-8 p.m. 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787 or www.hocoarts.org.
Exhibiting "And They're Off! 100 Years at Laurel Park," exploring the glamour and grit of horse racing, life behind the scenes at the Laurel Race Track and its impact on the town. Runs through December. 817 Main St., Laurel. Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; and Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 301-725-7975 or www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.
Presents a new gallery tour series, "Off the Beaten Path," by visiting a different location each month in the greater Baltimore, Washington or Virginia regions. Tuesdays, departures from the Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. $30 each trip. 410-730-0075 or www.columbiaartcenter.org.
Exhibiting "ArtGREENArts," which will explore the concept of "green" with works that celebrate Mother Nature and the color of green itself. Runs through June 24, with a reception American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 410-740-8249 or http://www.artistsgallerycolumbia.com. Barbara Kaufman — Exhibiting photos of the woods of Howard County. Runs through June 30, Bean Hollow, 8059 Main St., Ellicott City.
Exhibiting the "Residential Visual Artists Exhibit 2011" and "Coded: Shalya Marsh and Lars Westby." and an open mike night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-4 p.m. 410-313-2787 or www.hocoarts.org.
Exhibiting a collection of watercolors, acrylics and mixed media by the Willowbrook Studio Painters, with a reception June 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Show continues June 4, noon-3 p.m., Oliver's Carriage House, 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia. 410-446-7584 or willowbrookpaintersstudio@comcast.net.
Exhibiting Lauren Kingsland's "Pieces as Prayers: Kolam and Kaleidoscope Quilts." with an artist reception June 15, 5-8 p.m. Tai Sophia Institute, Himmelfarb Gallery, 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel. Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. http://www.tai.edu/Himmelfarb.aspx
Exhibiting "Art Reinvention: An Exhibition Featuring Art Created with Raw, Organic, Found or Recycled Materials." 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. Mondays-Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Free. 410-730-0075 or http://www.columbiaartcenter.org.
Exhibiting original water media paintings by the Baltimore Watercolor Society in a home environment. with an reception and awards presentations reception June 19, 2-4 p.m. Heather Glen Show Home, 6206 Heather Glen Way, Clarksville. Free, open to the public.
Exhibiting the watercolors of Lynn Ferris and Beatrice Hardy. Slayton House Gallery, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. Summer hours June 23-Aug. 12: Monday-Thursday, 3:30-9 p.m.; Friday, 3:30-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. 410-730-3987 or 301-596-4883.
Hosting an exhibition of 22 photographs that were selected by utside judges and span a wide variety of subject areas, from wildlife to portrait photography. Penn Camera, 352 Domer Ave., Laurel. 301-497-0001 or http://www.cmpg.org.
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Sponsored by Poplar Springs United Methodist Charge Thrift Shop. Every Thursday, Friday, 1-3 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, in September. 915 E. Watersville Road, Mount Airy.
Sponsored by the MOMS Club of Elkridge. To benefit the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County. "Bon Appetit" cookbooks are a collection of favorite recipes from club members. $10, plus $2 shipping. info@momsclubofelkridge.org or MOMS Club of Elkridge, P.O. Box 8753, Elkridge, MD 21075.
Various levels available for local businesses. 410-313-7275 or kbradley@howardcountymd.gov.
Now located at 7474 Washington Blvd., in Elkridge. On the first floor of the rectory, directly behind Trinity Episcopal Church. Open Tuesdays and the first and third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsored by Borders in Columbia. To benefit Howard County General Hospital pediatric unit. Patrons can purchase a book or stuffed bunny through the end of April. Borders, 6151 Columbia Crossing Circle, Columbia.
Hosted by Howard County General Hospital. Sponsored in partnership with the Howard County Economic Development Authority's Agricultural Marketing Program. Featuring locally-grown produce, baked goods, fruits, flowers and specialty items, with a grand opening May 13, with music, giveaways, demonstrations, recipes and more. HCGH visitor parking lot, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia.
Hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church. Menu includes homemade coleslaw and potato salad, green beans, unlimited green salad bowl, chicken, dessert and drinks. $12 one crab cake, $15 two; $11 chicken. Calvary Lutheran Church, 16151 Old Frederick Road, Mount Airy. 410-489-5280 or http://www.celconline.org.
Hosted by the Columbia Association. Seeking vendors and artisans who would like to display or sell items with an international theme. Discounted rate for vendors who apply prior to June 2. Downtown Columbia Lakefront. http://www.columbiaassociation.org/events.
Featuring moon bounce, face painting, live music, local artisans and businesses, goody bags and food. Calvary Community Church, 9180 Rumsey Road, Columbia. Free. Rain or shine. http://www.calvarycommunitychurch.com. lisa4home@gmail.com or davidhughmanick@gmail.com to rent a table.
Showing "Infinity: The Ultimate Trip." Howard County General Hospital, Wellness Center Medical Pavilion, 10710 Charter Drive, Columbia. Donations accepted. 410-750-8559 or www.columbiacls.org.
Sponsored by Howard County Recreation and Parks. Showing "Ramona & Beezus." Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. $3 center members, $5 nonmembers; price includes popcorn and a drink. For ages 5 and older. Registration required. 410-313-4840.
To benefit the American Cancer Society. An overnight event to celebrate cancer survivorship where teams camp out and take turns walking around a track, with each team trying to keep at least one member on the track throughout the night. Event includes Opening Ceremonies, Survivors' Lap, a Luminary Ceremony and a kids' walk, with a survivors' reception prior to the opening ceremonies for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Western Regional Park, Woodbine. http://www.relayforlife.org/westernhoward. 410-781-4316 or Shelby.williford@cancer.org.
To benefit the Ulman Cancer Fund. Looney's Pub South. http://www.ulmancancerfund.org.
Hosted by the Laurel Regional Hospital Auxiliary. To benefit capital equipment for the hospital. Featuring sterling silver, cubic zirconia, jade and stainless silver jewelry, with prices ranging from $9.99 to $149.99. Laurel Regional Hospital, J. Russell Jones room, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-572-5636.
Fairway Hills Golf Club, 5100 Columbia Road, Columbia. $100; price includes drinks, snacks, 19th hole dinner, gifts and prizes. atholtonfitnesscenter@gmail.com or http://www.atholtonboosters.org.
Hosted by and to benefit the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County. Featuring bowling, music, food and prizes. Teams of five are required to raise pledge money with a $100 minimum per bowler. Brunswick Columbia Lanes, 7100 Carved Stone Lane, Columbia. http://www.dvcenter.org. Vanita Leatherwood, 410-997-0304 or outreach@dvcenter.org.
Holding a benefit day for PCRM: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, with 10 percent of daily sales benefitting the organizationGreat Sage Restaurant, 5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville. 443-535-9400 or http://www.greatsage.com.
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Sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of America DC/MD/VA Chapter. Featuring monthly support groups, coping strategies and outreach services. www.lupusgw.org, 202-349-1167 or 888-349-1167.
Offered by Kings Contrivance Community Association. Strength training, followed by boot camp-style training. For all ability levels. Mondays, 6:45-7:45 p.m.; intermediate, 7:45-8:45 p.m.; beginner, Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m.; eight-week session $104 CA assessed, $112 non-CA assessed. 410-381-9600.
To benefit the American Cancer Society. An overnight event to celebrate cancer survivorship where teams camp out and take turns walking around a track, with each team trying to keep at least one member on the track throughout the night. Event includes Opening Ceremonies, Survivors' Lap, a Luminary Ceremony and a kids' walk, with a survivors' reception prior to the opening ceremonies for cancer survivors and their caregivers.start, Western Regional Park, Woodbine. http://www.relayforlife.org/westernhoward. 410-781-4316 or Shelby.williford@cancer.org.
Hosted by CrossLife Community Church. Featuring upper- and lower-body strength and endurance activities, as well as a "fusion" of cardio and core strength work. Elkridge Fire Department. $35. 410-960-6301 or www.crosslifeonline.com to reserve a seat.
Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Learn tips for quitting a tobacco habit and mastering long-term success. Come to one or all session.HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. Free. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.
Dance class for active seniors, beginner exercisers and larger exercise participants. Runs Tuesdays, Alta at Regency Crest, 3305 Oak W. Drive, Ellicott City. $40 for five weeks. Registration required. Tamra, 301-312-4524 or flexible4life@gmail.com.
Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Gentle stretching and light exercise condition birth muscles and enhance well-being. Physician permission required. HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $88 for eight sessions. 410-740-7601 or www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.
Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Featuring age-appropriate self-defense for young women. Learn physical and psychological strategies; also discusses concepts of self-image, self-esteem and assertive behavior. Sat., June 4, 9-11 a.m., HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $35. For ages 12-15. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.
Presented by attorney and certified mediator Linda Sorg Ostovitz, Silverstein & Ostovitz. An overview of the Maryland family law system and areas of consideration for individuals thinking about divorce. Hebron House, 2331 Calvin Circle, Ellicott City. Free. Registration required. 410-461-4200 or http://www.mddivorce.com/rsvp.html.
Presented by Howard County Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic's Foundation for Safety and Education. Offering an educational seminar for mature drivers on Maryland's new traffic laws. Refreshments served.Glenwood 50+ Center, 2398 Route 97, Cooksville. Free. 410-313-5440.
Hosted by Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County. A workshop for adults who have experienced the death of a father, grandfather or guardian that will provide participants an opportunity to explore the meaning of their loss and to express their thoughts and feelings. Gilchrist Hospice Care, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Site 433, Columbia. Free. Registration required. 443-539-4086 to reserve a seat.
Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Understand what pre-diabetes is and how to make changes to prevent or delay actual diabetes. HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $15. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.
Holding an informal workshop, followed by a meeting and program, featuring Sandy Clunies, on the topic, "Where is Great-Grandma Hiding?: Finding Forgotten Females." informal workshop, 7:30 meeting and program, Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Free. Open to the public. 410-730-7917.
Offered by Laurel Regional Hospital. Presents David Baek, who will speak on the topic, "Diabetic Foot Complications," and provide information about maintaining proper foot care as a diabetic. A diabetes educator will also be present. Light refreshments served. Laurel Regional Hospital, J. Russell Jones Room, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. Free. Open to the public. Registration required. 301-725-7255.
Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Learn how to effectively manage children, create a safe environment and apply emergency techniques. HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $50; price includes lunch and certificate of attendance. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.
Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Taught by certified infant massage instructor.HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $20. For parents of infants ages one month to one year. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.
Hosted by River Hill High School and the PTSA. Offering families a preview of the upcoming extracurricular activities that River Hill has to offer and ways to become actively involved in the school community. River Hill High School auditorium, 12101 Route 108, Clarksville. 410-313-7120.
Featuring County Executive Ken Ulman and keynote speaker Howard County Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Beilenson, as he discusses key factors every Howard County business should know regarding the new Health Care Reform Act and the impact it will have on employees and businesses as a whole. continental breakfast, 8-9:30 a.m. presentation, discussion and Q-and-A, Howard County Health Dept., 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia.
Hosted by Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County. A group that brings together individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one and provides them the opportunity to hear a speaker talk about moving through grief and loss. Gilchrist Hospice Care, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Site 433, Columbia. $10. Registration required. Lois Fitzgerald, 443-539-4086 to reserve a seat.
Hosted by the Howard County Office of Children's Services. Present a series of workshops for parents and guardians raising children from birth to age 8. Topics include child development, encouraging self-esteem and good behavior, positive guidance and discipline, and how to keep children safe and healthy. Classes offered in an interactive group format and will include practical tips and advice for common situations, as well as hands-on activities. Participants may take just one class or the entire series of six. North Laurel-Savage MultiService Center, 9900 Washington Blvd., Laurel. $5 per class. 410-313-1940 or children@howardcountymd.gov to reserve a seat.
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*Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club -- Every Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a group setting. Please register before attending.
*Picture Book Parade -- Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ages 2-5 with adult, 30 minutes. No registration is required.
*Law Advice Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. An attorney is available to give free legal advice to self-represented litigants in civil, nonfamily, matters. No appointment is necessary.
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Sponsored by Howard County General Hospital. Understand what pre-diabetes is
Holding a continuing education meeting, with speakers Matt Finn and Susan Campbell on the topic of "Individual Disability Insurance: What You Need to Know." Best Western Catering and Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster. $35 for nonmembers. Roger Diehl, 410-751-1400, to reserve a seat by Mon., June 6.
Holding a meeting with dinner. Turf Valley, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City. 410-491-8086.
Presents Dave Zirin, who will discuss his book, "Bad Sports: How Owners Have Ruined the Games We Love." Brighton Gardens, 7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia.
Holding a meeting. Visitors welcome. Y of Central Maryland, 4331 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. Ben Gugliotta, 410-379-0133 or http://whynottms.freetoasthost.org/.
Holding a luncheon. Bob Evans restaurant, 8325 Benson Drive, Columbia. S. Bell-Jones 410-715-1936.
Hosting a pre-submission meeting to share preliminary plans for the proposed development and allow community members to ask questions and provide feedback regarding the multi-phase plan for improvements to Symphony Woods Park in Columbia's Town Center, with initial improvements to include walkways, lighting, site furnishings and additional parking. Columbia Association Headquarters, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia.
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In partnership with the Healthy Families Group of Howard County. Fill baby bags with clothes and baby items to give to new mothers. soroptimist@howardcounty.org.
Hosted by the Columbia Association. Seeking vendors and artisans who would like to display or sell items with an international theme. Discounted rate for vendors who apply prior to June 2.Downtown Columbia Lakefront. www.columbiaassociation.org/events.
Featuring moon bounce, face painting, live music, local artisans and businesses, goody bags and food. Calvary Community Church, 9180 Rumsey Road, Columbia. Free. Rain or shine. http://www.calvarycommunitychurch.com. lisa4home@gmail.com or davidhughmanick@gmail.com to rent a table.
Presented by the Howard County Center of African American Culture Inc. Presents "Stony the Road We Trod: From Slavery to Freedom - A Living History," with period refreshments, audience participation, Q-and-A session, and Negro spirituals and African dancers. Period, cultural and/or national dress welcome.Florence Bain Senior Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Free. 410-715-1921 or 410-313-7213.
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Presents The ShowTime Singers, featuring show tunes, standards and pop with live musical accompaniment. Sun., Glenwood Senior Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840 for free tickets. http://www.showtimesingers.net.
Hosted by the Columbia Association. Featuring a live concert of Project Natale. Downtown Columbia Lakefront. 410-715-3104.
Players Bar and Grill (formerly Mangias).
Presents Laurence Baer, Richard Wilson and Paul Harrison.Mad City Columbia, 10801 Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia. Free. 410-964-8671
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To benefit the American Cancer Society. An overnight event to celebrate cancer survivorship where teams camp out and take turns walking around a track, with each team trying to keep at least one member on the track throughout the night. Event includes Opening Ceremonies, Survivors' Lap, a Luminary Ceremony and a kids' walk, with a survivors' reception prior to the opening ceremonies for cancer survivors and their caregivers. June 3, 6:30 p.m. start. www.howardrfl.com. 410-781-4316 or hcrelay@hotmail.com.
Course satisfies Maryland's safe boating education requirement and is approved by the MD Department of Natural Resources. US Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Laurel Branch, PG Memorial Library, 507 7th St., Laurel. $20; price includes textbook. 703-690-8341 or potomacam@earthlink.net to reserve a seat.
Featuring moon bounce, face painting, live music, local artisans and businesses, goody bags and food.Calvary Community Church, 9180 Rumsey Road, Columbia. Free. Rain or shine. http://www.calvarycommunitychurch.com. lisa4home@gmail.com or davidhughmanick@gmail.com to rent a table.
Hosted by the Columbia Association. Seeking vendors and artisans who would like to display or sell items with an international theme. Discounted rate for vendors who apply prior to June 2. Downtown Columbia Lakefront. http://www.columbiaassociation.org/events.
Presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)." Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 6 p.m., with Thursday performances starting June 30; Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, 3691 Sarah's Lane, Ellicott City. $15-$36, ages 17 and younger free. 410-313-8661 or http://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
Presents The ShowTime Singers, featuring show tunes, standards and pop with live musical accompaniment.Glenwood Senior Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840 for free tickets. http://www.showtimesingers.net.
Sponsored by the Coalition for a Healthy Maryland, the Columbia Association and The Arena Club. registration and breakfast, 8 a.m. shotgun start, simultaneous tournaments at Fairway Hills Golf Club, 5100 Columbia Road, Columbia, and Geneva Farms Golf Course, 217 Davis Road, Street. Featuring lunch, silent auction, raffle announcement and awards presentation following the tournament. http://www.cfahm.org.
Hosted by the Howard County Conservancy. Presents "Photograph Nature: A Family Effort," about photography principles. Bring a digital camera and walk with photographer Natalie Brewer to take pictures of landscapes, plants and animals. Howard County Conservancy. Rain or shine. Free.
Hosted by Howard County Conservancy. Learn how to teach your kids to fish and help them do it. Fishing regulations, ethics and safety will be covered before fishing. For families with children ages 6-15. Adults ages 16-64 can help their children fish, but cannot not fish themselves. Patapsco State Park's Lost Lake. $5 fee per child for bait and use of rod and reel. Registration required by June 16. 410-465-8877 or http://www.hcconservancy.org.
Seeking teen actors for "Hairspray" to portray the roles of Seawood, Motormouth Mabel and select featured ensemble. 9130-I Red Branch Road, Columbia. $565. 410-997-9352 or DLC@dramalearningcenter.com to schedule an appointment.
Registering students for the 2010-2011 school year. Classes meet 9 a.m.-noon bimonthly. Featuring education in Hebrew, music, Judaica, arts and crafts, cooking and holiday observances for children in kindergarten through bar/bat mitzvah year. www.calahcongregation.com. Cantor Michael Markowitz, 410-455-6434.
Sponsored by Congregation Beth Shalom. Learn with Rabbi Susan Grossman what Kabbalah is about in theory and practice. Tuesdays in November, 7:45 p.m. 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. $5 per class and cost of text. 410-531-5115 or www.Beth-Shalom.net.
Presents "The Rothschilds," a Tony Award-winning Jewish Broadway musical, followed by a dessert reception. Babysitting available. Beth Shalon Congregation, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. $20 individual, $36 couple, $10 teens. http://www.beth-shalom.net.
Hosted by the Franciscan Friars of Ellicott City. Featuring Masses, talks, rosaries, confession, adoration, live music, historical tours, guest speakers and more. The Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City. 410-531-2800 or http://www.shrineofstanthony.org.
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*Age Well Aerobics Class. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:20 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. $2 per class. Call the center for dates and registration.
*Medicare 102. July 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. This workshop focuses on the gaps in Medicare coverage and ways to cover them.
*Tai Chi (Intermediate). Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m. $3 per class. Call the center for dates and registration.
*Yoga. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. For those 50 and older. Beginning yoga designed for the novice who wants to build strength and grace through gentle stretches and strengthening exercises. $64 for 13 classes. Call Carla Buehler, 410-313-1415.
Blood pressure screenings. First Wednesday and third Friday, 9:15-10:45 a.m.
*Bridge: Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks sponsors drop-in bridge for seniors, on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be available. We gladly accept donations to the snack fund. Call 410-313-7320.
*Community service knitting and crocheting. Second and fourth Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Create heirloom memories for local charities, hospital and senior centers. Donations of acrylic yarn are appreciated. 410-313-7279.
*Drop-in pinochle. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants may also bring another favorite table game. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be available. Snack fund donations accepted. 410-313-7320.
*Mahjongg. Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. 410-313-7320.
Office on Aging > 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-313-5980.
*Weight training. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. Ten-week session. Includes: warm-up, low-impact aerobics, circuit training and more. $7.50. 410-740-7601 or www.hcgh.org.
Hosted by Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church. 14551 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. Rain date is June 18. Space is limited to 30 vendors; set-up is 7:30 a.m. Spaces will be free; $5 per six-foot table. Carole Kramer, 410-442-2475 or churchbooks@hotmail.com to reserve a space.
Featuring gently-used toys, clothes and equipment. Item drop-off, July 13, noon-8 p.m., and July 14, 9 a.m.-noon; pre-sale events, July 14, 3 p.m.; public sale, July 15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., July 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and July 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with most items 50 percent off. Free admission; tickets required for pre-sale and New Moms events. Wilde Lake Village Center, Old Giant Store, 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. http://www.totswap.net to register as a consignor, volunteer or for New Moms Sale.
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