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Wednesdays - Sundays, 11am - 4pm
Open Monday, December 26 & Tuesday, December 27
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Ellicott City Station offers a brand new custom built, multi-level operating O-scale model train layout, a Thomas the Tank operating G-scale model layout, an O-scale crazy train layout, a push button children's layout, and the Freight House's permanent HO model train layout. Opening weekend Civil War Santa will greet visitors and sign his book, We Were Marching on Christmas Day. Children may visit Railroad Santa on Saturday, December 10 & 17 inside the Station's Red Caboose. Frosty the Snowman makes appearances on December 3, 4, 11 & 18.
www.ecborail.org, 410-461-1945
Open 7 days a week, from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., including holidays except CLOSED December 31st for the Midnight at 7 event.
Cars, vans and busses can take a 20-30 minute drive-through a display of more than 70 larger-than-life, light creations illuminated by a fantasy of color, design, and animation. This holiday tradition is delightful for all ages! Visit
www.hcgh.org/drivethrough to learn more!
$80 per class, inclusive of materials and tax
An interactive cooking class taught by owner and Executive Chef Dan Wecker. For reservations and more information visit
www.elkridgefurnaceinn.com
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
7-9pm, $50 per couple (Includes parent kits)
Parents and parents-to-be will learn techniques to quickly soothe baby. Located at the HCGH Wellness Center at the Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. For more information visit visit
www.hcgh.org or call 410-740-7601.
2-5pm
Howard County Public Library – Miller Branch and Historical Center
410-750-0370;
www.hchsmd.org
Thursdays, January 12-March 1, 2012
6:30-7:30pm, $88/eight sessions
Taught by a certified instructor. Physician permission required. Located at the HCGH Wellness Center at the Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. For more information visit visit
www.hcgh.org or call 410-740-7601.
9-11am
Children ages 8–12 and their parents learn safe, fun ways for children to stay at home alone. Free. Located at the HCGH Wellness Center at the Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. For more information visit visit
www.hcgh.org or call 410-740-7601.
Shake, rock and roll the winter blues away, as Dads (or special adult) and daughters are invited to join the Department of Recreation & Parks for an evening of fun, dancing, games, crafts and an ice cream bar. For ages 4-12 years old, the fee includes participation for one adult and one child ($32 for center members and $40 for non-members); each additional daughter is $16 for center members and $20 for non-members. Preregistration is required; to preregister or for more information about the dance, call 410-313-4840. The inclement weather date is January 21.
Smith Theatre, 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
Located at historic St. John's Episcopal Church: 9120 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD
The Orchestra of St. John’s was formed to provide Howard County with its first completely professional orchestra, dedicated to exceptional performances of classical music from the Baroque era to the 21 century. For more information visit www.orchestraofstjohns.org or call 410-461-7793, ext 501
7-8:30pm
Part 1 – Looking to Lose Weight this Year? Plan meals that tantalize taste buds, provide balance in your diet and promote well-being. Located at the HCGH Wellness Center at the Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. For more information visit visit
www.hcgh.org or call 410-740-7601.
$80 per class, inclusive of materials and tax
An interactive cooking class taught by owner and Executive Chef Dan Wecker. For reservations and more information visit
www.elkridgefurnaceinn.com
Attention all brides! Join us for an exciting evening of wedding planning, food and fun! Turf Valley, Ellicott City. 410-465-1500. www.turfvalley.com
All performances are from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Historic Oakland, 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, Maryland. No charge for admission or refreshments, but donations for the musicians are gladly accepted. "Oakland Nights Music Series" is sponsored by the Town Center Community Association (410-730-4744). www.historic-oakland.com
This annual Fair will provide parents, guardians, grandparents and child care personnel with a “one stop shop” for information on child care and pre-school programs, as well as the opportunity to talk face-to-face with teachers and program directors. Representatives from community service organizations that provide programs and services to Howard County’s young children will be on hand to furnish information to parents. For more information, contact the Office of Children's Services at 410-313-1940 or e-mail Debbie Yare at
dyare@howardcountymd.gov
CandleKids - Performing Arts Series for Families
Performances at 2:30 and 4:30 PM. Smith Theatre, Horowitz Center, Howard Community College; $10/person -
www.candlelightconcerts.org - 410-997-2324
7–8:30pm
Part 2 – Kitchen Wisdom: Participate in cooking demonstrations. Register for one or both parts. Free. Located at the HCGH Wellness Center at the Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. For more information visit visit
www.hcgh.org or call 410-740-7601.
7-9pm, Free
Parents-to-be will learn about the early stages of pregnancy. Located at the HCGH Wellness Center at the Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. For more information visit visit
www.hcgh.org or call 410-740-7601.
Dad (or special adult) escort your little sweetheart to a fun evening of dancing, refreshments, crafts, a souvenir photo and ice cream sundae bar. Preregistration is required and begins in December; to register call 410-313-7275. For more information, contact Karen Bradley at 410-313-4635 or
kbradley@howardcountymd.gov
Smith Theatre, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center
Howard Community College, Columbia. Adult $30; Senior $28. 410-997-2324 -
www.candlelightconcerts.org
