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Arts Council

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.

B&O Railroad Museum

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.

Artists' Gallery Exhibit

Featuring the "Women" exhibit. Opening reception Sept. 3, 6-8 p.m.; and meet the artists Sept. 4, 3-5 p.m. with tea, biscuits and sherry. Exhibit runs Aug. 30-Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. 410-740-8249 or www.artistsgallerycolumbia.com.

Artists' Gallery Exhibit

Held in conjunction with the Howard County Conservancy. Featuring "Vanishing Howard County: A Collaborative Art Exhibition Pursuing the Themes of Conservation and Preservation in Howard County." Exhibit runs Sept. 1-Nov. 1. Gudelsky Environment Education Center, Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-740-8249 or www.artistsgallerycolumbia.com.

Tai Sophia Institute's Himmelfarb Gallery

Exhibiting "Above the Changing Landscape," featuring aerial photographs by Baltimore artist and pilot Peter Stern. Opening reception Sept. 16, 5-7 p.m.; runs through Nov. 26. Open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel. www.tai.edu or 410-888-9048.

Columbia Art Center Galleries

Co-sponsored by Howard County Arts Council's Road to the Arts. Featuring its fall 2010 season of shows with two solo exhibits by local painters: "...Anything but a Still Life" by Rhona Schonwald and "A Sense of Place" by Chaya Schapiro. Gala reception Sept. 26, 3-5 p.m., free. Runs Sept. 9-Oct. 10, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. www.columbiaartcenter.com. 410-730-0075 or art.staff@columbiaassociation.com.

American Legion

Bingo on Fridays, 7:45 p.m., Post 60, 2 Main St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. 301-725-2302. No Wednesday night bingo.

Business, Civics & Politics

Business Women's Network of Howard County

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.

The BWCC and Network Referral Group meetings

Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.

The Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber and Network Referral Group meetings

Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.

Columbia Business Network International

Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m. Bob Evans restaurant, 8325 Benson Drive, Columbia. 443-204-4777.

Free Career Advancement and Computer Training for Adults

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.

End of Summer Bash

Aug. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Howard Technology Council, in partnership with Davis, Agnor, Rappaport and Skalny LLC. Celebrate summer's end by networking with the technology council and meet business and technology leaders. Dockside at Clyde's restaurant, in downtown Columbia. Registration required, $25. 410-313-6550, ttaylor@hceda.org, or go to www.hceda.org.

Get A Free Website

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.

Human Resources Management Class

SHRM-approved preparation for PHR/SPHR certification. Sept. 18-Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Howard Community College. 410-772-4972. www.howardcc.edu/ConEd.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Carroll/Howard

Announces the formation of a class needed for Financial Services Specialist designation or Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow. FA-211 "Essentials of Disability Income Insurance" will begin on April 13. The class will be held at the offices of Interstate Financial Services Inc., 401 E. Main St., Westminster, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for eight weeks. Contact Harvey Tegeler at 410-876-0500 for more information and to register by April 7.

Sistahs' Business Network

Fourth Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. www.sistahsbusinessnetwork.com or info@sistahsbusinessnetwork.com for meeting location.

Smart Start to Business Success

Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Topics discussed at this seminar will include selecting the appropriate legal business entity, financial records, getting start-up money, insurance options and Howard County's business resources. Registration required, $55. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia. 410-313-6550. www.thecenter.biz.

Soroptimist International of Howard County

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.

The Columbia Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club Inc.

First Saturday, 10 a.m. The Human Rights Conference Room, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-381-1342.

Girls Ice Hockey

Sponsored by Susquehanna Rapids Girls Ice Hockey Program. Girls ages 6 and older are invited to join the Baltimore Youth Hockey Mites program, with practices and games starting in November. Other programs available in York and Lancaster, Pa. and Columbia. $99. www.susquehannarapids.org or 410-323-8243.

Fall Classes Registration

Sponsored by the Howard County Arts Council. Registration now open, classes run Sept. 20-Nov. 20. 410-313-2787 or www.hocoarts.org.

Solar Energy Education Program

Sponsored by Harper's Choice Community Association. Featuring local solar company, groSolar. Dinner provided. Thu., Sept. 2, 7 p.m., Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Road, Columbia. 410-730-0770 to register.

Education Lecture

Sponsored by the Center for Language and Thinking. Featuring Dr. Jesse Turner on "Our Children Are More Than Test Scores," and why test-based policies such as No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top may be harmful to students, teachers and learning. Thu., Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., East Columbia Branch Howard County Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. bessaltwer@aol.com.

Business Seminar

Sponsored by the Howard County Economic Development Authority's Business Resource Center. The "Smart Start to Business Success" seminar will provide how-to's for first-time entrepreneurs, including selecting the appropriate legal business entity, financial records, getting start-up money, insurance options and Howard County's business resources. Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road North, Columbia. 410-313-6550 orwww.hceda.org to register.

Japanese Embroidery Seminar

Sponsored by Harper's Choice Community Association. Featuring Toni Evans. Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Road, Columbia. 410-730-0770 to register.

Native Plant Sale & Seminars

Sponsored by Harper's Choice Community Association. Featuring a plant sale, family nature walk and seminars. Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Road, Columbia. 410-730-0770.

Bugs & Butterflies

Sponsored by Ladew Topiary Gardens. Featuring hands-on learning stations, live animal presentations, sing-a-longs, crafts, face painting, balloon sculptors, magic show, children's theater performance and live Monarch butterfly release. Food and drink for purchase. Sept. 12, noon-5 p.m., 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. Rain or shine. $10 adults, $8 students and seniors, $2 children ages 12 and younger, free for members. 410-557-9570. www.ladewgardens.com for schedule of events.

Free Wellness Classes

Sponsored by Tai Sophia Institute. Featuring the role of acupuncture for individuals with cancer and introductory movement and meditation classes. Classes start Sept. 13, and run for two weeks, 6:30-8 p.m. 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel. 410-888-9048, ext. 6611 or www.tai.edu to register, using the keyword "free wellness."

Solar Energy Education Program

Sponsored by Wilde Lake Community Association. Featuring Scott Sharpe, of groSolar, who will give a presentation on residential solar power, followed by a Q-and-A session and free pizza. Designed to provide information for Wilde Lake residents, not a sales presentation. Free home solar evaluations and group pricing to those who bring a copy of their electric bill and home photo. Sept. 15, 7-8 p.m., Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. www.grosolar.com/columbia. Carol Hobelmann, 410-730-3987 or wlevents@columbiavillages.org to register.

Instructional Basketball Program

Sponsored by HoopKidz. A six-week program designed to teach boys and girls, grades K-7, to have fun while improving their basketball skills. Price includes instruction, T-shirt, certificate and trophy. Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Sept. 15-Oct. 20, Howard County Sports Center, 6742 Dorsey Road, Elkridge. $95. www.hoopkidz.com to register.

Roofers and Contractors Training Session

Sponsored by Aurora Energy, Inc. A one-day training session on solar energy potential, site assessment, economic analysis, federal incentives, permit requirements, inspection challenges, solar water heating and solar electric system essentials. Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $190. 410-997-0778 or www.aurora-energy.com to register.

Harriet Tubman Day 2010

Sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Foundation. Featuring an afternoon of sharing, food, games, entertainment and the recognition of the classes of 1959 and 1960. Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Ridgely's Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup. Howard Lyles, 410-988-9701.

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Howard County Bird Club

To benefit wildlife organizations in need of help as a result of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Featuring black oil sunflower, Nyger, peanut and suet seets for sale. Seed pick-up is Oct. 2, The Wildlife Authority, Ellicott City. www.howardbirds.org to place an order by Sept. 23.

Greater Howard County CROP Hunger Walk Recruiters' Rally

A pre-walk meeting to be attended by a representative of each participating organization in the Oct. 17 walk. Walk information and recruiter's packets will be distributed. Tue., Sept. 7, 7 p.m., Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. Bob Jordan, 410-245-9056.

Plant & Book Sale

To benefit the Columbia Pro Cantare chorus. Featuring potted perennials, indoor plants and hardcover books; and raffle tickets. Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Hickory Ridge Giant, in Columbia. 410-799-9321 or www.procantare.org.

Franciscan Education Benefit Dinner

To benefit the Education Fund for Seminarian Support. Sponsored by the Franciscan Friars of Ellicott City. Featuring Blue Ribbon pit beef and ham, barbecue pork ribs and shredded beef, raw clam bar, drinks and more; and wheels, raffles and live music. Advanced ticket sales only by Sept. 3, Martin's East, 9000 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore. $50. Denise Livesay, 410-531-9200 or www.companionsofstanthony.org/13thannualFEB.html to register.

Fundraiser for the Michael Del Bianco Fund

To benefit the Johns Hopkins AIDS Service, which assists AIDS patients with the cost of prescription medications and medical equipment. Featuring light refreshments, cash bar, raffles and door prizes. Sept. 4, 4-8 p.m., The Belvedere Hotel, 13th floor, 1 E. Chase St., Baltimore. $15. Send contributions to The Johns Hopkins University, Attn: Karen Feldman, The Johns Hopkins Hospital -- Moore Clinic, 600 N. Wolfe St., Carnegie Room 158, Baltimore, MD, 21287. Include The Michael Del Biano Fund in the memo part of the check. Lillian Vickers, 410-585-4331; or Karen Feldman, 410-955-1170.

Patrinkets-Jewelry Sale

25 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center. Sept. 9, noon-3 p.m., 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050, Columbia.

Howard County Wine Masters Event

To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Featuring wine, beer and food at Roxbury, a private residence in western Howard County. Live and silent auction to include wine, beers, dinners, vineyard travel packages, airline tickets, tickets for sky boxes and jewelry. Sept. 11, 7-11 p.m. $225, cocktail attire. http://maryland.cff.org/hocowine. Josie Schaeffer, 410-628-0795 or jschaeffer@cff.org.

Ritzy Glitzy Jazz Supper

To benefit the Howard County Foundation for Black Educational and Cultural achievement, Inc. and the Howard County Center for African American Culture, Inc. Sponsored by the Columbia Chapter of Club Dejouir, Inc. Featuring The Charles Rahmat Woods Jazz Quartet. Sept. 11, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville. $75, cocktail attire. clubdejouir-columbiaMD@hotmail.com.

Fall Outdoor Flea Market

Sponsored by Howard County Recreation and Parks. Reservations required at least one week in advance. Space available on a first-come, first-serve basis. $20 per space, $5 for 6 ft. table. Free for shoppers. Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Gary Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840 to register.

Baltimore Dollhouse Miniatures Festival

Sponsored by the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. Featuring artisans of dollhouse furnishings, electrical and building components, collectible and antique miniatures, dolls and teddy bears for sale; exhibits; and free children's make-and-take workshop. Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crowne Plaza Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium. $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and younger. 410-252-7373 or www.mollycromwell.com.

'Hit the Links for PAL' 10th Annual Golf Tournament

To benefit Police Athletic League centers in Baltimore County, which work with children to help with self-esteem, academics, team building, leadership skills and to stay off the streets. Sponsored by the Police Athletic League. Cost includes green fee, cart, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and prizes, including a new car for a hole-in-one. Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m. check-in, 8:30 a.m. start. Rocky Point Golf Course, 1935 Back River Neck Road, Essex. $125. www.baltimorecountymd.gov/go/police to register and for sponsorship opportunities.

Back-to-School and Fall Decor Sale

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.

Book Sale

Sponsored by the Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church. Featuring books, DVDs, puzzles, videos, CDs, tapes and records. $0.50 for children's and paperbacks, $1 for hardbacks, others individually priced. Do not bring strollers. Fill a bag of books for $5, Sept. 11, noon-3 p.m. Anyone 12-years-old and older who attends the 9:30 a.m. church service Sept. 5, and stays afterward to help with set-up will receive one ticket for a free bag of books to be used Sept. 11, noon-3 p.m. Sale runs Sept. 10, 3-7 p.m. and Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 14551 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. Carole Kramer, 410-442-2475 or the church, 410-489-0063.

Yard Sale

To benefit the youth fellowship. Sponsored by the youth group of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. $20 for two 9-by-17 foot spaces, $5 for each additional 9-by-17 foot space. Sept. 11, 12430 Scaggsville Road, Highland. Rain date is Sat., Sept. 19. Elizabeth Blough, 301-604-6769 or Eblough@comcast.net to register.

37th Annual Slavic American Festival

To benefit the Building Fund. Sponsored by the Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church. Featuring traditional Slavic food, music, children's activities, religious art and crafts sale, bake sale, nutrolls, icon display and sale, rummage sale, bingo, church tours, raffles, refreshments, Byzantine sacred music concert and football on television. Sept. 12, noon-6:30 p.m., 3410 Woodburn Road, Annandale. Free. Rain or shine. 703-573-3986 or www.epiphanyofourlord.org.

Trinity Gift and Thrift Shoppe

Currently located at 6010 Waterloo Blvd., in Columbia, is moving its location to 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. Last date at the current location is Sept. 21. Grand opening for new location is Sept. 28. Donations currently accepted.

Farmer's Market

Sponsored by Howard County General Hospital. Featuring local farmers in a weekly outdoor market in the back section of the visitors' parking lot. Ongoing until Oct. 29. Fridays, 2-6 p.m., Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050, Columbia. 410-740-5858.

Back-to-School and Fall Decor Sale

Sponsored by Poplar Springs United Methodist Charge Thrift Shop. Every Thursday and Friday, 1-3 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, in September. 915 E. Watersville Road, Mount Airy.

"Pink" Flea Market

To benefit Success in Style, which provides business attire and coaching to disadvantaged women seeking employment. Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-noon, 10301 Derby Drive, laurel. 410-750-6475 to arrange to drop off donations, such as household items, furniture, electronics, books, childrens toys and small appliances.

Flea Market

Sponsored by the Seven oaks Babysitting Co-op. Featuring childrens' clothing, toys, equipment, household goods and furniture. Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Seven Oaks Community Center, on Talford Court. 443-883-5980.

Fall Outdoor Flea Market

Book Sale

Sponsored by the Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church. Featuring books, DVDs, puzzles, videos, CDs, tapes and records. $0.50 for children's and paperbacks, $1 for hardbacks, others individually priced. Do not bring strollers. Fill a bag of books for $5, Sept. 11, noon-3 p.m. Anyone 12-years-old and older who attends the 9:30 a.m. church service Sun., Sept. 5, and stays afterwards to help with set-up will receive one ticket for a free bag of books to be used Sept. 11, noon-3 p.m. Sale runs Sept. 10, 3-7 p.m. and Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 14551 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. Carole Kramer, 410-442-2475 or the church, 410-489-0063.

Yard Sale

To benefit the youth fellowship. Sponsored by the youth group of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. $20 for two 9-by-17 foot spaces, $5 for each additional 9-by-17 foot space. Sept. 11, 12430 Scaggsville Road, Highland. Rain date is Sept. 19. Elizabeth Blough, 301-604-6769 or Eblough@comcast.net to register.

37th Annual Slavic American Festival

Silver Jewelry Sale Fundraiser

Sponsored by and to benefit the Laurel Regional Hospital Auxiliary. Featuring a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry and semi-precious stones, toe rings and ankle bracelets. Sept. 17, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., J. Russell Jones Room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 6300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-572-5636.

Healthy Kids and Families Clinic

Sponsored by Howard County General Hospital. Featuring numerous screenings, including asthma; height, weight, growth and development for children; height, weight and BMI for adults; scoliosis; bone density; blood pressure; and skin analyzer. Other services and programs available, including health insurance information for the uninsured and the Maryland Child Identification Program. Aug. 21, noon-4 p.m., Lord and Taylor court, Columbia mall. Free. 410-740-7601 or www.hcgh.org.

Ongoing Free Lupus Services

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.

Health Care Forum

Sponsored by Maryland Gerontological Association, United Seniors of Maryland, NARFE: Howard County & Laurel Chapters, the Coalition of Geriatric Services; and Howard County's Mental Health Authority, Office on Aging and Commission on Disability Issues. Featuring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin on what the benefits of the new health care reform law means for you and your family, its impact and what's really in the law. Sept. 8, 10 a.m., Vantage House, 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia. Free. Register by Sept. 3 to Jennifer, 410-992-1207 or jordanj@vantagehouse.org.

Ask the Pharmacist

Sponsored by Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center. Featuring Anne Delisa, a clinical oncology pharmacist. Fri., Sept. 3, noon-3 p.m., 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050, Columbia. 410-740-5858.

Health Education Courses

Sponsored by Howard County General Hospital. Maybe Baby: Health Issues to Consider Before Pregnancy. Sept. 16, 7-8:30 p.m., free. HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. 410-740-7601 or www.hcgh.org to register.

Open House for Suicide Prevention

Sponsored by Grassroots Crisis Intervention. Featuring suicide awareness training, speakers' panel, raffle, information tables and refreshments. Sept. 10, 4-7 p.m., 6700 Freetown Road, Columbia. Tamara, 410-531-6677 or tamara@grassrootscrisis.org to register.

Library

Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950

*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.

Howard County Law Library, 8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City, 410-313-4851.

*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.

Free Mulch

Free recycled tire mulch for playgrounds. Columbia Academy, 10350 Old Columbia Road, 21046.

Cocker Spaniel Adoptions

Sponsored by Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue. Sept. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Columbia Petsmart, 9041 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia; and Sept. 12, noon-3 p.m., Annapolis Petsmart, 2601 Housley Road, Annapolis. www.cocherspanielrescue.com.

Dog Adoptions

Sponsored by the Partnership for Animal Welfare Adoption. Sun., Sept. 5, Columbia Petco, 6181 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia. 301-572-4729 or www.paw-rescue.org.

Spaghetti Dinner

All-you-can-eat spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, tossed salad and breadsticks. Home baked goods available for purchase from the Ladies Auxiliary. Sept. 8, 4-7 p.m., Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville. $6.50 adults, eat-in, $7.50 carry-out; $3.25 ages 3-10.

Restoring Family Heirlooms

Presented by Camelia Blackwell, PhD, of the International Center for Artistic Development, Inc. Learn how to protect, conserve and determine when professional assistance is appropriate for archival restorations of family keepsakes. Examples shown. Wed., Sept. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-7800 or www.hclibrary.org to register.

Memorial Walk to Remember the 9/11 Victims

Sponsored by the Freestate Happy Wanderers Volksmarching Club. Commemorative signs and lanyards carring the victims names will be provided to all walkers. Featuring a 5-km. and 10-km. trail. Sept. 11, Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. Start between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. Phill Wilder, 301-717-3604 or kindfellow1@comcast.net.

Summer Picnic

Sponsored by VFW Post 7472. Featuring food and drinks. Open to all members and members of the Ladies Auxiliary, their families and guests. Sept. 12, 1-5 p.m., 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. Free for members of the Post and Auxiliary, $15 guests. 410-465-4240.

Community Job Fair

Sponsored by the State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Anne Arundel One Stop Career Center and the Fort Meade Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Featuring more than 80 employers. Open to all job seekers, both veterans and non-veterans. Bring several copies of your resume, dress professionally and be prepared to meet potential employers. Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Road, Fort Meade.

CREW-Baltimore Event

Featuring a networking opportunity and panel of experts on the transit-oriented development projects underway and their estimated impact on Maryland's economy. Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tremont Grand, Marble Room, 225 N. Charles St., Baltimore. $35 CREW members, $55 nonmembers. Price includes lunch. Megan Cottrell, 785-856-8277 to register by Sept. 13.

Potluck Party/Speaker

Sponsored by Howard County AAUW. Featuring a potluck dinner and Peter Beilensen, on "What will health care reform mean at the local level?" Sept. 16, 6 p.m., Hebron House, 2330 Mt. Hebron Drive, Ellicott City. Bring a dish to share. 410-740-4276 or aauwhocomembers@gmail.com to sign up.

Newcomers Club of Howard County

Learn about the activities Newcomers has to offer at the coffee social, Thu., Sept. 2, 10 a.m., Panera Bread, 6435 Dobbin Road, Columbia. www.newcomershowardcounty.com.

Anne Arundel Genealogical Society

Featuring the "ABC's of Genealogy," with information on various aspects of doing genealogy research. Thu., Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., Severna Park United Methodist Church main hall, 731 Benfield Road, Severna Park. 410-760-9679 or www.aagensoc.org.

National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, Carroll/Howard

Monthly meeting, featuring Steve Ruggieri, regional vice president of Coventry, who will present a two-hour continuing education credit course, "Secondary Market for Life Insurance: Next Generation and Current Trends." Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m., Best Western Catering & Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster. $35 for nonmembers, includes breakfast and credit. Guests welcome. Roger Diehl, 410-751-1400, to register by Sept. 6.

Maryland Chapter IANDS

Presents "A Time of Sharing Our Stories and Discussion of NDEs." Bring your thoughts, experiences and passages to share. Light refreshments served, bring one to share. Sun., Sept. 5, 3-5:30 p.m., Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Building 1 cafeteria, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel. www.iands.org.

Toastmasters

A nonprofit organization that provides communication and leadership training is forming a new club in Ellicott City. Sept. 11, 11 a.m.-noon, Y of Central Maryland, 4331 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. www.toastmasters.org. Ben Gugliotta, 410-379-0133.

Committee for Palestinian Rights

Featuring Josh Ruebner, "U.S. Aid to Israel: Legal, Moral & Political Implications." Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Free, open to the public.

Glenwood Lions Club

Celebrating receiving their charter in 1950 with a multi-club dinner celebration, featuring a steak dinner or barbecue chicken. Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m., Gary Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. $15. Betty Frey, 410-489-7726 to register by Sept. 8.

Bluegrass Musician

Hosted by the Laurel Museum. The Laurel-native singer-songwriter George McCeney returns to sing songs related to Laurel's history. Also featuring the Laurel School of Music. Bring a blanket and picnic. Sept. 9, 6 p.m., 817 Main St., Laurel. Free. Lindsey Baker, 301-725-7975.

Savage Bluegrass

Performing at Sam and Elsie's Bar and Restaurant. Sept. 14, 7 p.m., 9994 Washington Blvd., Laurel. Free. Neil Doran, 301-725-5186.

Local Blues Band

"Hot Rods & Old Gas" and Big Boy Little Band. Sept. 18, Bare Bones Grill, 9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. 301-932-2734, www.wolfsmusicweekly or www.bigboylittleband.com.

Music Matters Showcase

Featuring: --Bob Reilly and Friends, Happy Haines and Jessica Rhee. Sat., Sept. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sweet: A bakery and cafe, 843 Main St., Ellicott City. --Jillian Borchard Band, Rick Larocca and Casey Smith. Sept. 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Waverly Woods Village Center, at Warwick Way and Birmingham Way, Woodstock.

For the Love of Music Cafe

Presents For the Love of Jazz with jazz musicians from the greater Baltimore and Washington region. Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m., 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia. Free, donations accepted to benefit Agape House. www.flomusiccafe.com.

Maryland State Boy Choir Auditions

For boys between the ages 7-17 who like to sing. Currently accepting applications for the training choir and top-tier touring/performing ensembles. Members receive private voice lessons and instruction in sight-singing and music theory. Opportunities for national and international performance. Applications are being accepted in August and September. 410-554-8644 to schedule an audition.

Columbia Pro Cantare Chorus Auditions

For all parts, especially tenors and basses. Auditions ongoing, now through August. Rehearsals start Sept. 7, and are held Tuesdays, 7:30-10 p.m., at Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Road, Columbia. 410-730-8549, 410-799-9321 or www.procantare.org for information about the chorus and auditions.

Registration Open House

Kinetics Dance Theatre open house for fall registration. Classes available for boys and girls, and children with special needs. Free hip hop class at 11 a.m., along with face painting, an obstacle course, a dress-up area and refreshments. Thu., Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m., 3280 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City. kinetics.school@verizon.net.

Performing Arts Classes

Sponsored by Musical Theatrix. Featuring classes in musical theater and acting for television.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" for middle school students. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $325.

"Cats" for elementary school students. Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. $325.

"Boradway K.I.D.S" for ages 4-5. Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. $250.

"Acting for Television," for grades 3 and up, teaches audition skills, resume, head shots, casting agencies and more. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. $125. Classes start Sept. 13 and are held at Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. Prices include costumes and props. 410-772-9448 or musicaltheatrix@hotmail.com.

Registration Open House

Performing Arts Classes

Sponsored by Musical Theatrix. Featuring classes in musical theater and acting for television. --"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" for middle school students. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $325. --"Cats" for elementary school students. Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. $325. --"Broadway K.I.D.S." for ages 4-5. Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. $250. --"Acting for Television," for grades 3 and up, teaches audition skills, resume, head shots, casting agencies and more. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. $125. Classes start Sept. 13 and are held at Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. Prices include costumes and props. 410-772-9448 or musicaltheatrix@hotmail.com.

Puppet Show

Sponsored by Wilde Lake Community Association. Presents "Dragon Feathers." Sept. 17, 10 a.m., Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. $5 in advance, $6 at the door; exact cash or check only. 410-730-3987.

Fells Point Corner Theatre

Presents "Fool for Love," the play the theatre debuted with 24 years ago. Sept. 17-Oct. 17, 251 S. Ann St., Baltimore. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 2 p.m. Cheap Seat Thursdays on Sept. 23 and Oct. 14, 8 p.m. No performance Oct. 3. $17 general admission, $15 Sunday matinees, $10 Cheap Seat Thursdays, $12 opening weekend special. www.fpct.org.

Cabaret Night

Sponsored by Silhouette Stages. Applications for performers are currently being accepted for songs or acts appropriate for multi-aged audiences of adults and children. Sept. 25, 8 p.m., Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. $10 at the door, includes food and drink at intermission. Mo Dutterer, ssqq@comcast.net for application.

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Calah Congregation Sunday School

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.

Columbia Jewish Congregation

Sept. 9, Rosh Hashana Tot and Junior Congregation services; Sept. 12 fall session of CJC School starts. Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-730-6044 or www.columbiajewish.org.

Beginning Contemplation

Sponsored by Bon Secours Spiritual Center. Featuring a systematic 20-minute practice of meditation and developing a plan for the individual. Sept. 10, 5 p.m., to Sept. 12, 1 p.m., 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. $225. 410-442-1320 or www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org to register.

Keep the Spirit Up: A Day for Job Seekers and Career Changers

Sponsored by Bon Secours Spiritual Center. Includes personal prayer, guided reflection and time for reflection, workshops and job search management skills. Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m., 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. Free, but donations accepted. 410-442-1320 or www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org to register.

Care for the Caregiver

Sponsored by Bon Secours Spiritual Center. Featuring a "low-key" morning of personal sharing, answer seeking, being cared for and comforted. Offered twice: Sept. 11, 9-11 a.m., and Sept. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. $15, or what you can pay. 410-442-1320 or www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org to register.

It Takes Two to Reconcile

Sponsored by Bon Secours Spiritual Center. Featuring prayerful meditation, discussion and hands-on exercises, and a showing of the film "The Power of Forgiveness." Bring a journal. Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. $55. 410-442-1320 or www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org to register.

Group Spiritual Direction

Sponsored by Bon Secours Spiritual Center. Featuring the various dimensions of Group Spiritual Direction and the opportunity to participate by reflecting and sharing in a small group. Sept. 12, 2-5 p.m., 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. $15. 410-442-1320 or www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org to register.

Columbia Cinema for Spiritual Living

Presents "Visions of a Universal Humanity." Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, Medical Pavilion, 10710 Charter Drive, Columbia. 410-750-8559 or www.columbiacsl.org.

Grace Community Church

Featuring Beth Moore and worship leader Travis Cottrell live via simulcast. Sept. 18, 10 a.m., doors open; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., simulcast, with a 12:30 p.m., lunch (not provided). 8200 Old Columbia Road, Fulton. $15 if registered by Sept. 12, $25 afterwards. 240-553-1090 or www.gcconline.org/bethmoore.

The Christadelphians

Presents "Christ's Coming: Will It Happen?" Sept. 19, 2 p.m., 6311 Loudon Ave., Elkridge. 410-465-4369.

4th Annual George Martin Memorial Lecture

Sponsored by Wilde Lake Interfaith Library. Featuring Dr. Robert J. Wicks, "Strengthening Your Inner Life in Challenging Times." Learn how you can transform your stressful like into a more meaningful, self-aware and compassionate one. Sept. 19, 4-5 p.m., followed by book signing, Room 1, Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers, Road, Columbia. Register by Sept. 12 to 443-745-7438.

Crossing Over to the Other Side: Navigating the Spiritual Terrain of Life's Second Half

Sponsored by Bon Secours Spiritual Center. Focusing on what it means to cross over to the other side. Sept. 17, 5 p.m.-Sept. 19, 1 p.m., 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. $225. 410-442-1320 or www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org to register. Music at Marriottsville -- Sponsored by Bon Secours Spiritual Center. Featuring Peggy Brengel and Don Hornoff on the piano. Sept. 19, 3 p.m., 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. Free, but donations accepted. 410-442-1320 or www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org.

Seniors

Ellicott City Senior Center 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.

*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.

Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center>10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2637.

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.

Roger Carter Recreation Center > 3676 Fels Lane, Ellicott City. 410-313-2764.

*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.

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