Welcome to the Ellicott City "Events" page. Here you will find out about events taking place in
Ellicott City an Historic Ellicott City area only. For a list of all events in Howard County visit our Calendar of Events.
We list all events for free and don't have a deadline as such but the longer one advertises the better exposure one gets, so by all means send us your event details and we'll be happy to post it for you.
The shops and restaurants are open year round; this includes the B & O Railroad Museum (Wednesday through Sunday- 11 am to 4PM www.ecborail.org). The other historic sites are open April through November on Saturdays and Sundays (usually 1 to 4 PM - http://www.ellicottcity.net/community/). The Historical Society Museum is open Tuesday & Saturday from 1 to 4 PM www.hchsmd.org. Generally, the shops are all open by 11:00AM. The usual closing time ranges from 5 to 6PM but a few remain open later. The first Friday of each month the shops stay open until 8PM. While a number of shops are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays there would still be enough open to keep you busy.
Ellicott City, Maryland - May 21, 2012
The Ellicott City Restoration Foundation, Inc. will announce its annual Person of the Year Award for 2012 at a reception opening an exhibit of this year’s Photo Contest entries. The reception and announcement will take place at the Howard County Historical Society Museum on June 1st at 7:00PM and each are free and open to the public.
The Ellicott City Restoration Foundation, Inc. is very pleased to name Enalee Bounds as their 2012 Person of the Year. Each year the Foundation seeks to honor someone who has shown extraordinary dedication to the Ellicott City Historic District. Mrs. Bounds has worked for many years to preserve and protect Ellicott City. She opened her business, Ellicott’s Country Store, with her mother and sister 50 years ago. Many feel that she and her business were the spark that fired the rebirth of the town. She has served on numerous boards and commissions all working to keep Ellicott City the remarkable place that we all see and enjoy today.
The reception, beginning at 7:00PM, is free and open to the public and will include wine, cheese and other light refreshments. The Museum is located at 8328 Court Avenue in the Historic District. Free Parking is available at the Howard County Circuit Court lot.
Once again, the reception is sponsored by Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant, The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar and Restaurant and Mat About You Gallery.
The Restoration Foundation is a 501( c ) ( 3 ) charitable organization dedicated to the historic preservation and economic revitalization of the Ellicott City Historic District.
www.ecrestoration.org
Ellicott City, Maryland - May 21, 2012
The Ellicott City Restoration Foundation, Inc. will announce its annual photo contest winners at a reception opening an exhibit of this year’s entries. The reception and exhibit will take place at the Howard County Historical Society Museum on June 1st at 7:00PM and each are free and open to the public.
The Ellicott City Restoration Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with the Howard County Historical Society will present a reception to open a two month exhibit of this year’s entries in its annual Historic District Photo Contest. Winners will be announced at the reception, which will include wine, cheese and other light refreshments. The contest accepts photographs taken within the confines of the Ellicott City Historic District and awards cash prizes in three categories; an annual special category (this year it is Off the Beaten Path – non Main Street Historic District photos), adult (18 and over) and junior (17 and under. The reception begins at 7:00PM
Once again, the reception is sponsored by Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant, The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar and Restaurant and Mat About You Gallery. The Museum is located at 8328 Court Avenue in the Historic District.
The Restoration Foundation is a 501( c ) ( 3 ) charitable organization dedicated to the historic preservation and economic revitalization of the Ellicott City Historic District.
www.ecrestoration.org
of every month at 7:30,
Diamondback Tavern, 3733 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City Kim Plitt 443-621-4194
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The Howard County Farmers Markets is to provide a place for producers of locally grown, raised, and prepared foods and plants can offer their goods for sale directly to consumers; interaction fostering the sharing of information about food, healthy living, and the interdependence of the built and natural environments; and where the Farmers Market; as a venue for and contributor to local sustainable practices, is seen operated as a clean and healthy, beautiful and hospitable physical space that speaks to its intended purpose: a direct link between area farmer's and our local consumers. |
9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City
Wednesdays. May 9 through October 31
2:00pm - 6:00pm
6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia
Thursdays, May 10 through November 15
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Ceder Lane, Columbia
Friday's May 11 through October 26
2:00om - 6:00pm
2350 Route 97, Glenwood
Saturdays, May 12 through November 17
9:00am - 12:30pm
5851 Oliver Place, Columbia
Sundays, May 13 through November 18
9:00am - 1:00pm
WIC & Senior FMNP checks accepted at all markets
Ellicott City Colored School, Restored tour at 3 PM
Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park Tour at 1:30 PM
Firehouse Museum Open 1-4 PM
Thomas Isaac Log Cabin 1-4 PM
All Ages, Free. For more information, call Jacquelyn Galke at 410-313.5131 or email
jgalke@howardcountymd.gov
Howard County Welcome Center, 8267 Main St, Ellicott City, MD - 410-313-1900
$13.00
Take a stroll through charming Ellicott City, perhaps the most actively haunted town in America. Our experienced guides will take you through the Historic District while recounting local history and stories of paranormal activities associated with the sites you visit. http://www.visithowardcounty.com/ghost-tours | Spirit Tours Discount |
Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD
FREE
| http://www.hocoarts.org | commwebrelations@hocoarts.org |
Howard County Arts Council announces two new exhibits: Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2012 and Elements Within: Brenda Townsend-Kollman & Michael Spears.
In Gallery I, Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2012 features recent work created by artists who have studios at HCCA: James Adkins, Joan Bevelaqua, Carolyn Cates, Art Landerman, Diana Marta, Heidi Praff, Myungsook Ryu Kim, Jereme Scott, Leora “Lee” Smith, Alice St. Germain-Gray, Andrei Trach, Jamie Travers, Mary Jo Tydlacka, and David Zuccarini. The artists work in a variety of media including oil and watercolor painting, drawing, and glass bead-making. The Gallery II exhibit, Elements Within: Brenda Townsend-Kollman & Michael Spears, showcases ceramicist Brenda Townsend-Kollman’s Raku boxes and painter Michael Spears’ mixed-media abstract paintings.
A free reception for both exhibits will be held on Thursday, June 21, from 6–8 p.m. The resident artists will open their studios for visitors from 7–8 p.m. In participation with Columbia Festival of the Arts, All County Improv and What Improv Group will perform in the black box theatre from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Both exhibits run through June 22, 2012.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sunday 12 – 4 p.m. The Galleries are closed Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2012. For more information about Howard County Arts Council programs and exhibits call 410-313-ARTS (2787) or visit http://www.hocoarts.org
2330 Mount Hebron Dr, Ellicott City, MD
$350.00
| May 20 | May 21 | May 22 May 23 | May 24 |
Last chance to register for Howard County Clarinet Camp.
Ages 11-17, must have played 2 years.
The camp incorporates creative fun with intensive learning about music and the clarinet. We bring in guest artists with many years of experience, and provide individual, small group and clarinet choir experience for each student.
Camp runs June 25-28, 9-3, at Mt. Hebron House.
www.annandsteves.com / annq@mtcatonsville.com for more info and to register.
3230 Bethany Ln, Ellicott City, MD
FREE
| http://www.channingmc.org |
Forgiveness—how much we desire it in our lives, but how critical we can be when we choose whom to forgive, will be the sermon theme for May. To learn more and share your thoughts, stay after the service for Sundays After discussion with the Rev. Susan LaMar. Sundays After begins at 11:20 a.m.
4331 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD
$28.00
| June 5 | June 12 |
| http://www.howardcountyaging.org | senas@howardcountymd.gov |
Living Well with Diabetes is a six week evidence based program developed by Stanford University. Throughout the six weeks you will learn techinques to cope with the frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation often associated with diabetes. Also, learn exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and endurance, and how to communicate more effectively with family friends, and health professionals. The class and accompanying materials cost $28.00. If you are interested, contact Maryland Access Point (MAP) at 410-313-5980
Alta at Regency Crest Apartment Homes, 3305 Oak West Dr, Ellicott City, MD
FREE
| June 5 | June 12 | June 19 | June 26 |
Not sure how to play Nintendo Wii Bowling? No worries- our staff can teach you! It is simple to learn and is fun for all ages!
Alta at Regency Crest is starting a Nintendo Wii Bowling league. Games will be held in our wellness center. Please feel free to invite your friends to join and come look at our brand-new property for active adults!
The games will begin on June 28th at 4:00 p.m. and continue every Tuesday.
Please register to 410-418-4666 or regencycrest@bozzuto.com / http://www.altaatregencycrest.com
Thank you and we hope to see you here!
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, MD
FREE
| June 5 | June 12 | June 19 | June 26 |
| http://www.troop318bsa.com/ | jalansnyder@yahoo.com |
Weekly meeting of Boy Scout Troop 318.
4801 Ilchester Rd, Ellicott City, MD - 410.744.4251
FREE
| http://www.olphschool.org | bmunoz@olphschool.org |
Interested Pre K and Kindergarten parents are invited to attend one or more of our Drop-In Dates to witness what makes OLPH School's Kindergarten and Pre K programs so special.
Drop In Dates & Times
Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 am - 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 am - 5/21
To schedule a private tour or a shadow day, please contact Brandy Muñoz in our administrative office at 410-744-4251 or bmunoz@olphschool.org.
Yingling-Ridgely VFW MD Post 7472, 4225 V F W Ln, Ellicott City, MD
FREE
| http://HowardCountyGOPClub.com | opditch@gmail.com |
Join Us for an
"Outside-In"
Cookout!
May 30th, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
@ VFW Post 7472
Ellicott City,
This picnic style cookout will be free, so bring the whole family. PLEASE RSVP with numbers attending to cindyhammett@verizon.net
The "Outside-In" Event is your opportunity to meet and greet Maryland's next US Senator, Daniel Bongino, and to support his campaign.
You will be able to pick up Yard Signs, Bumper Stickers, and other Campaign Material.
Nora Cafe and Bakery, 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
FREE
| June 6 | June 12 | June 20 | June 27 |
| http://www.hcrotaract.com/index.html | HCRotaract@gmail.com |
Rotaract is an international organization of service clubs for men and women aged 18-30 that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship, encourages high ethical standards in business and promotes international understanding and peace.
Rotaract is a program of Rotary International; the name is derived from a combination of the words Rotary and action. Rotaract Clubs work under the guidance of their local Rotary Club. The first officially chartered Rotaract Club was in North Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1968, but clubs of young people associated in service with local Rotary Clubs had existed for several years in India and Europe.
Today, there are some 165,000 members in more than 7,000 Rotaract Clubs in 151 countries. Clubs draw members from the community or are organized as an extracurricular activity for college students.
Rotaract Clubs conduct formal meetings, usually every two weeks, which feature speakers, tours of local businesses, cultural activities, discussions, and visits to other clubs. Rotaractors utilize weekends for service project work, social events, and professional and leadership development workshops.
Every Rotaract Club is part of a district Rotaract organization, run by elected representatives with support from sponsoring Rotarians. The district organization plans regional conferences, develops regional projects, holds club leadership training programs, and sponsors special events to strengthen the bond among clubs.
Charles E. Miller Branch Library and Historical Center, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD - 410.313.1950
FREE
| May 30 | June 6 | June 13 | June 20 | June 27 |
| http://hclibrary.org |
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a small group. Wednesdays 7:45 - 8:45 pm.
No registration required.
Honoring Barbara Sieg’s retirement after 25 years will be held on Saturday, June 2, at 9:30 at Whipps Garden Cemetery. In 1987, as president of the St. John’s Community Association, Barbara Sieg along with other Whipps family and community members began the restoration of Whipps Cemetery. In the beginning, the one-acre family cemetery was covered with brambles, poison ivy, weeds and trash. Over the next 25 years, Barbara studying historic cemeteries and through Master Gardeners led many volunteers to transform this desecrated graveyard into a beautiful, historic garden-park. Not only is this dedication honoring Barbara Sieg’s 25 years of dedication, loyalty and vision, but it will also honor the volunteers who have spend many hours weeding, digging and doing other gardening chores needed to make Whipps Cemetery into a beautiful historic community park. .
The Cemetery is owned by a non-profit organization, the Friends of the Whipps Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, Inc. Began as a family burial ground in 1855, Whipps is no longer an active cemetery; the last burial was in 1915.
Being the Saturday after Memorial Day, the bank along St. John’s Lane will be adorned with American flags along with Maryland flags on the children’s graves... The Civil War custom of placing jelly jars filled with flowers will adorn some of the 60 gravesites. Singers Madrigale from Annapolis, dressed in period costumes, will start the event strolling through the garden just like you would have seen in the 1800s, followed by their performance. The ceremony will include brief speaks by Delegate Elizabeth Bobo, Council Member Courtney Watson, and other community leaders. Guided tours, highlighting the important elements of the cemetery will be conducted after the program.
Refreshments will be served. With limited parking near the cemetery, Master Gardener Jim Pede along with the Boy Scout Troop 944 will direct traffic and assist by transporting the guests from the First Lutheran Church at Corner of Chatham and Frederick Road to the Cemetery.
This heritage-garden- park cemetery is today maintained by the Howard County’s Master Gardeners and is open to the public daily. It is owned by a non-profit organization, the Friends of the Whipps Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, Inc. Began as a family burial ground in 1855, Whipps is no longer an active cemetery; the last burial was in 1915.
The Master Gardener program is operated by the University of Maryland’s Extension Service. Howard County Master Gardeners—over a hundred men and women—work as volunteer throughout the County on a number of horticultural and environmental projects.
For more information about the Whipps Garden Cemetery, call Aleta Gravelle at 410-274-7795.
Robinson Nature Center
6692 Cedar Lane
Columbia MD 21044
Tickets: $125
SAVE-THE-DATE
Please save the date for this exciting event! The Domestic Violence Center's (DVC) Proud as a Peacock Gala will raise funds to benefit the DVC’s client services and increase awareness of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Visit the DVC website at www.dvcenter.org for more information.
Located at the Howard County Library Miller Branch
Win prizes for reading or listening to books, magazines, or newspapers, when you join Howard County Library System's summer reading club.
Kick off summer reading on Saturday, June 2 at Miller Branch. Sign up for a summer reading club and participate in a day of fun including children's stories, face painting, crafts, and activities for children, teens, and adults. Library staff will be on hand to recommend great books for teens and adults. For more information visit www.hclibrary.org
5001 Meadowbrook Ln, Ellicott City, MD - 410-313-7275
| http://www.howardcountymd.gov/rap | mmedicus@howardcountymd.gov |
$17.00 |
Join the HCRP Trail Hike program on the Appalachian Trail as it crosses Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, featuring historic Civil War sights and panoramic views of mountains and valleys; trip leaders will interpret points of interest and keep a moderate pace. Earn a certificate and patch by hiking each of the seven sections in the Maryland Appalachian Trail series at least once within a 3-year period. Earn a 100-mile patch after hiking sections in MD, VA and PA within a 5-year period. Fee includes leadership and transportation to & from Long Gate Park & Ride. Pre-registration required. 8 yrs+, children 15 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Dawn Thomas, 410-313-4623. RP9180.801, Section #6: Start at a unique monument dedicated to Civil War correspondents and the site of several Civil War battles. Hike through a series of high cliffs, picturesque forests, and keep an eye out for migrating hawks, deer and wild turkey. The hawks stream in great waves, sometimes at eye-to-eye level. Named one of the most spectacular views along the AT, catch a glimpse of the panoramic view at Pleasant Valley Overlook and enjoy lunch at the cliffs overlooking the Potomac River and the three states. Moderately difficult terrain: 7 miles.
Charles E. Miller Branch Library and Historical Center, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD - 410.313.1950
FREE
Win prizes for reading or listening to books, magazines, or newspapers, when you join Howard County Library System's summer reading club.
Sign up for a summer reading club and participate in a day of fun including children's stories, face painting, crafts, and activities for children, teens, and adults. Library staff will be on hand to recommend great books for teens and adults.
Schedule of Events
10 - 2 Face painting & crafts
10 - 2 Star Wars costumed characters (Old Line Garrison of the 501st Legion, and Terrapin Base)
10 - 2 Wii games - for teens
10 - 2 Scavenger Hunt - for teens
10:30 - 11:30 The Bubble Lady
11:30 - 11:45 Stories (children's classroom)
12 - 12:15 Stories (children's classroom)
12:30 - 1:30 Science Spectacular with Eric Energy
1:30 - 1:45 Stories (children's classroom)
The Bubble Lady entertains all ages as she makes gigantic bubbles, long bubbles, smoke bubbles, and puts audience members inside a giant bubble.
Science Spectacular presents an interactive class with the wacky scientist Eric Energy. He performs visual science experiments relating to air, matter, and sound, producing vortex fog rings, bubbling potions, and a voice changer.
, and trees that echo with the sounds of exotic wild life! Discover God’s amazing love for you revealed in the ultimate guide book He has given us. Kids will enjoy time in music, drama, large group challenge games, small group activities, crafts, fun and creative snacks, and each day an encounter with the creator of our marvelous world as revealed in 5 of Jesus' parables.
We invite students who have completed K-5th grade as of June 2012 to join us at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church,
Register by June 6th, 2012 at www.chapelgate.org/camp
In honor of CSC’s production of Romeo and Juliet, audiences are invited to engage in special activities, participate in discussions, and enjoy poetry performances all weekend long by celebrated poets of all ages. $15-$36 / Children 18 and under are free with paying adult. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm / Sundays at 6:00 pm / Gates open 1.5 hours before show. Location Info: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Ellicott City, MD 21043. 410-313-8874
U-E mail | http://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com |
