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Last time pages were updated January 10, 2012 10:04 AM

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Ellicott City Historic Sites:
Every Saturday & Sunday

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

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Children’s Discovery Fair – East Columbia Branch Library
April 12, 2012

Stop by for a celebration for young children ages 3-5 years old and their families for free hand-on activities relating to school readiness including interactive games, songs, crafts and stories. For more information, call the Office of Children's Services at 410-313-1940 or e-mail Debbie Yare at dyare@howardcountymd.gov.

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Children's Discovery Book Fair
April 14, 2012; 10am - 1pm

Located at the Howard County Library East Columbia Branch
A celebration for young children and their families with hands-on activities that teach developmentally and age-appropriate education concepts, including interactive games, crafts, and stories. Ages 3-5 with adult; drop-in activity. For more information visit www.hclibrary.org

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GreenFest – Howard Community College
April 14, 2012; 10am - 4pm

Back for its 4th consecutive year, this free event, winner of Maryland’s 2008 Community Bronze PLANT Award, offers something for all ages and features exhibits, demonstrations, activities and practical tips for easy ways to “green” your home, workplace and lifestyle. Stay tuned for more information at www.hcgreenfest.org. 410-313-4373

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Borealis String Quartet with Christopher Shih, pianist - Candlelight Concerts
April 14, 2012; 8pm

Smith Theatre, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center
Howard Community College, Columbia. Adult $30; Senior $28. 410-997-2324 - www.candlelightconcerts.org - info@candlelightconcerts.org

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Battle of the Books
April 20, 2012; 7pm

Teams of fifth grade students answer questions about 16 books in a fun, innovative reading competition in the style of a TV quiz show. Prizes awarded to the top three teams. For more information visit www.hclibrary.org

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College Fair
April 23, 2012; 6:30-8:30pm

Located at Resevoir High School
Meet with representatives from colleges and universities from across the country and around the corner. Discover what different schools can offer, such as class sizes, extracurricular activities, and academic specialties. Speak with admissions counselors and school alumni. Learn what it takes to be accepted to the school of your choice. For more information visit www.hclibrary.org

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Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon & Coed 5K - Columbia Triathlon
April 29, 2012

Registration: $85 individual, $140 relay
The first of its kind in the Mid Atlantic, this inspirational all women's event is about empowering women toward a healthy lifestyle, and celebrating your unique grace as you journey toward the finish line. Join Olympic Gold Medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson and other women on the quest to live better and challenge yourself to be the best that you can be! Proceeds will benefit the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD. To register visit www.tricolumbia.org/events/?eid=12. For more information call 410-964-1246 or email info@tricolumbia.org

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The Schubert Octet (BSO Members + One) - Sundays at Three
April 29, 2012; 3pm

Located at Christ Episcopal Church: 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia
Sundays At Three is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting chamber music played by the finest professional talent in the Baltimore-Washington area. The performers introduce the music and offer their insights and interpretation. The audience is invited for refreshments and conversation with the artists after the concert. For more information visit www.sundaysatthree.org