Coffee with a Cop

The Coffee with a Cop program offers the community an opportunity to meet face-to-face with police personnel in a neutral environment to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know officers. Admission and coffee free. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. Police Department, Community Outreach Division, 410-313-2207.

The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade

Lisbon (144 & 94) Frederick Road, Lisbon, MD, United States

Everybody Loves a Parade! ​The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade, led by festively- decorated tractors followed by 250 seasonally-adorned saddle and carriage horses, kicks off on Sat., Dec. 9 at 12:00 noon! ​Presented by the Howard County Farm Bureau, it’s a day that promises holiday fun for everyone! Christmas Village featuring Bonfire, […]

Geminid Meteor Shower

The Geminids, one of the most prolific and visible annual meteor showers of the day, produces up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak. Join the Howard County Conservancy for this year’s shower’s peak: the night of the 13th and the morning of the 14th. Best viewing will be after midnight. Join Dr. […]

BWN | December networking luncheon meeting

Eggspectation 6010 University Boulevard, Ellicott City

Second Annual Basket Raffle for the BWN Scholarship Fund Our December meeting will focus on the impact of giving and relationship building. Do you want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripple for creating good? Come celebrate the impact of giving time, money and energy to our BWN community! Network with […]

$50

Voice of a Woman Toastmasters Meeting

Valley Brook Community Church 7065 Deepage Drive, Columbia, MD

Join us for our monthly meeting and experience a Unique Toastmasters International Club. Build Confidence in... Your ability to speak Expressing yourself clearly Speaking in front of a group Refreshments and social time from 7:15pm-7:30pm. Toastmasters meeting begins at 7:30pm.

Family Holiday Concert

The Columbia Orchestra presents a lineup of holiday classics for all ages. Enjoy the sounds of the season: Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs, selections from The Nutcracker and other family-friendly favorites. $15 per adult ticket and $10 per child. 10:30 a.m. Jim Rouse Theatre, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. columbiaorchestra. org. info@ columbiaorchestra. org. 410-465-8777.

Santa's Soaring Adventure

Terrapin Adventures 8600 Foundry Street, ##2038, Savage, MD

Join Santa and his elves for a photo, decorating a stocking, listening to festive music, and snacking on holiday cookies. For children ages 5-10. Cost of stocking session: $10. Proceeds will go to HopeWorks, an organization providing support and advocacy for people in Howard County affected by domestic violence. Saturday, December 16, 2017 9:30am, 11am, […]

Howard County Brewery Tour

Sheraton Columbia

At each stop you'll get a behind the scenes tour, sample awesome craft brew, enjoy a pint of your choice, and hang out in the unique taprooms. Here is the breakdown: 11:15 am, Park for free at the Sheraton of Columbia 11:45 am, Bus departs promptly 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Manor Hill Brewing 1:15 - […]

ARTISTS’ GALLERY IN ELLICOTT CITY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH ‘GIFT OF ART’ OPEN HOUSE AND ART DEMOS

Artists' Gallery 8197 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Artists’ Gallery in Ellicott City will open its doors on Saturday, December 16 for an all-day open house featuring art demos and festive drinks and treats in conjunction with “The Gift of Art” show that runs through January 7, 2018. Shoppers will find a variety of unique artwork to inspire gift giving for friends, family […]

Latkes & Lights Family Chanukah Celebration

Howard County Nonprofit Collaborative 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive , Columbia, MD, United States

Celebrate the fifth night of Chanukah with Bet Chaverim Congregation! Potluck Chanukah dinner featuring our annual latke cook-off, great crafts, community candle-lighting, and a "Chanukah Light Spectacular" science show by Eric Energy - free and open to the community! http://tinyurl.com/latkes-lights

Knesset Club Latkes & Vodka Chanukah Party

Why should the kids have all the fun at Chanukah? Join your friends for an adult evening to celebrate the Festival of Lights. This event is for donors who make a gift of $1,200 or more to the Annual Campaign.

$15