Welcome to the Calendar of Events for the month of May. Last time pages were updated
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Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.VisitHowardCounty.com
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Brass Fanfare by Jared Denhard Howard County HS brass ensembles and the Lexington Brass Quintet; Libby Larsen's Seven Ghosts: music of Gottschalk and Gershwin - Alison Matuskey, pianist; music of Copland and Foster and popular Victorian songs for soprano, piano and brass. Jim Rouse Theatre.
www.procantare.org
Grab your camera and head to the Ellicott City Historic District. Enter your Historic District Photos in the Restoration Foundation Annual Photo Contest. Cash prizes awarded. Offical entry form available at the Howard County Tourism Visitor Center, 8267 Main Street, Side Entrance, 410-247-9252.
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Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.VisitHowardCounty.com
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The largest sheep and wool show in the U.S. See sheep shows, sheep shearing, spinning,weaving,working sheep dogs, gourmet lamb cooking, demonstrations & more. Free admission & parking. 410.531.3647 - www.sheepandwool.org
Places to stay in Catonsville - The Wilderness Bed & Breakfast
Places to stay in Columbia - The Inn at Peralynna Manor
Places to stay in Ellicott City - The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast
Sunday, May 2. 11th Annual Garlic Mustard Challenge, Patapsco State Park. This is an annual event involving poster contest, weed pulling contest and chef contest. Registration required. Email patapscofriend@gmail.com.
How to handle pushy invasive plants -- PUSH BACK with Kerrie Kyda, Ecologist, DNR, FREE, 10-11am at The Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877,
www.hcconservancy.org
Travel along Main Street as part of an imaginary railroad…participate in a 1800s-style bucket brigade to put out an imaginary fire...learn how the rock formations along the road were blown up before dynamite…explore one of the mystifying alleyways of Tongue Row and experience the sounds of Main Street during the 1700s. The second Saturday of each month, April through November at 2:00pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747,
www.visithowardcounty.com
(Deck seating available weather permitting)
Treat your "Duchess" to a Royal Tea to show her your appreciation!
$45 per person including tax and service
Tea includes soup, salad, assorted tea savories and sweets, scone with English clotted cream, Triple Crown preserve and lemon curd, fresh fruit, cheese, a pot of tea along with a remembrance favor of your special day to take home!
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Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 8pm for a tasteful tour of town ghosts and their favorite haunts. Visit at least 4 of Ellicott City's haunted locales. At each stop you will have the option of purchasing a drink. Your final stop, The Wine Bin, offers 4 one ounce samples of wine at no cost. Tours last 2 hours. 21 and over only. $20 per person, drinks and gratuities additional. Reservations required, 410-313-1900. www.VisitHowardCounty.com
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Tour and Taste Howard County's Black Ankle Winery then relax with a pampered overnight stay at the Hotel at Turf Valley. One low package price includes transportation to & from winery with a box lunch, a bottle of Black Ankle Wine, all Executive Lounge amenities, dinner in Alexandra's and Deluxe or Junior Suite accommodations. Reservations based upon availability. 410-465-1500.
www.turfvalley.com
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Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.VisitHowardCounty.com
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Saturday, May 15. Start time TBA - Bike ride using our Patapsco Heritage Trail map. Start location: Parking Lot A, off Oella Avenue in historic Ellicott City to BWI trail in Hanover. Free to members; $5 to non-members. Free trail map included. Participants must pre-register by Friday, March 27 by 12 pm at patapscofriend@gmail.com or call 410-480-0824.
Sunday, May 16. 12-3pm. ADVENTURE! Guided kayak/canoe ride along Patapsco River. Meet at Daniel’s Dam. (Off Old Frederick Rd.) Bring your own kayak or canoe. Sorry, no rentals available. Level one rapids. Pack a lunch and water shoes. For questions, email tbetts@AACPS.org. To register, email patapscofriend@gmail.com. (Meets 3rd Sunday of month through September). Rain or shine.
Monday, May 17. 9:15am.-1pm. Bonnie Branch Middle School Environmental Scavenger Hunt, Patapsco State Park. Participation limited to school participants.
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Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.VisitHowardCounty.com
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Saturday, May 22. Bird Walk Hike in Patapsco State Park, Daniels Area. (Rain date Sunday, May 23)
Live music, food, and samples from nearly 20 Maryland wineries. Symphony Woods, Columbia. 410.313.7275. www.wineinthewoods.com
Rated as one of the premier triathlons in the country! 1.5K swim, 41K Bike, 10K run. STarts and ends at Centennial Park in Ellicott City. www.triathlon.org
Enjoy wine and music in the Honors Garden, 7-9pm at The Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877,
www.hcconservancy.org
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Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.VisitHowardCounty.com
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