THE ZACHING RUNNING FESTIVAL

“I WANT THE WORLD TO BE A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE I WAS HERE.” – ZACHARY LEDERER THE ZACHING RUNNING FESTIVAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019    All proceeds benefit the ZACHING AGAINST CANCER FOUNDATION a 501 (c)(3) organization.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

Gently-Worn Jewelry and Scarves Sales

Glen Mar Church 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Join us for a fun morning of shopping for hundreds of Gently-Worn Jewelry and Scarves on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9:00am to 1:00pm.  The sale benefits HopeWorks of Howard County, the County's Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center. The sale will be held at Glen Mar Church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Great […]

Howard Community College Dance Showcase

Howard Community College, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia

The 2019 Howard Community College Dance Showcase features works of faculty and student choreographers. The work embodies a diverse range of choreographic voices reflecting the theme of “POWER.” Performances will feature HCC students, alumni, faculty and guest artists. Performances on Friday, November 15th at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the […]

$15

Global Day of Jewish Learning 2019

Owen Brown Interfaith Center 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD

Global Day of Jewish Learning is a community celebration of our heritage—brought to Howard County by the Jewish Federation and the Howard County Board of Rabbis. This year's theme, "Speaking Volumes," will be explored in two different projects: The Impact of Words Round-table discussions with community rabbis about the power of words and their impact on […]

$10

Executive Alliance’s Women of Excellence Luncheon

Martin's West 6817 Dogwood Rd, Baltimore, MD, United States

Executive Alliance, a statewide not-for-profit organization that promotes the advancement of women in professional and executive roles, announced Valerie B. Jarrett as Executive Alliance’s 2019 Women of Excellence speaker. This annual luncheon will be held on Nov. 19 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. Jarrett is senior distinguished fellow at the University of Chicago Law School […]

$125

Maryland Winds – British Masters

Hammond High School 8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

Hop across the pond and join your mates for selections by Holst, Sparke, Hesketh, Gorb, Arnold, and others. Pints and darts not included! Featuring Lauren Curran, Euphonium soloist. Maryland Winds is a new ensemble of professional musicians in the greater Baltimore–Washington, DC, area who are current or past performers with major symphony orchestras, premier military […]

November 2019 Networking Luncheon

Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

THE SURPRISING TRUTHS ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING Speaker: Jeanne Allert from The Samaritan Woman What would cause a woman to sell her lucrative company and use her savings to purchase and finance the renovation of a 23-acre abandoned estate in Baltimore City to establish the first residential care program for human trafficking survivors in the DC-MD-VA […]

Turkey TO-GO

Alexandra's American Fusion 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Feed your family of up to 6 people, for $110 To place your Turkey To-Go Order call 410-423-0813 Place your order by Thursday, November 21st, 2019 Pick up on Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 from 4pm - 6pm

$110

Rainbow Theatre Presents: Groovy Nate

Slayton House 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia

Groovy Nate is a children's entertainer and Wolf Trap Teaching Artist who creates fun and educational shows using exotic musical instruments and puppet skits a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic, meshed with The Electric Company, Kraftwerk, and Dub Reggae.

Basket Bingo

The Lodge in Catonsville 2832 Nine Mile Circle, Catonsville, mar, Tanzania, United Republic of

Purchase tickets online now for Viking Backers Basket Bingo! This event always sells out, so purchase your tickets online now-there will be no paper tickets sold. Join us for a fun night of bingo, amazing prizes, raffles, lots of mystery cups (guaranteed prize with purchase) and delicious concessions featuring Chick-fil-a Sandwiches and Vocelli's Pizza. $30 […]

Haven Ballroom Nights with Gizelle

Haven on the Lake 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

"Haven on the Lake is excited to announce NEW monthly Haven Ballroom Nights with LaBlast-named best dance teacher of the year, Gizelle Merced. Please join us for this welcoming and non-intimidating night of dance! 4th Friday of each month 7-830pm September 27--Salsa October 25--Swing November 22--Fox Trot December 20--Hustle into the New Year Holiday Dance […]

$15 – $20

Turkey Trike

Oakland Mills Interfaith Center -- The Meeting House 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD, United States

For children ages 6 & under! Join us with your tricycle, scooter or just your sneakers to have some pre-Thanksgiving fun on the track! Event is free and we ask you to bring at least 1 item to donate to Coalition for Compassion’s food pantry. Suggested items include: pasta sauce, canned fruit, peanut butter and […]

DOG CLUSTER

Howard County Fairgrounds 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD, United States

AKC All-Breed Dog Shows Approx. 1500 – 2500 dogs each day in approx. 140 different Breeds. Friday, November 29 , 2019 - Chesapeake  Kennel Club Saturday, November 30, 2019- Chesapeake Kennel Club Sunday, December 1, 2019- Northeastern MD Kennel Club Show hours ..8:00 am-5 pm .. Parking $5.00 .. Admission: FREE THIS IS AN AKC SHOW PLEASE .. […]

Holiday Tea at Historic Oakland

Historic Oakland Manor 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

Please join us for a traditional holiday tea at beautiful Historic Oakland Manor, a hidden gem located in the heart of Columbia Town Center. Menu includes salad, savories, scones, desserts and a specially blended holiday tea provided by Sweet Simplici-Tea of Sykesville. Throughout the event, enjoy the musical talent of harpist Kristin Meyer and shop […]

$33 – $35

Israel Café Lunch ‘N Learn: Israeli Current Events

Jewish Federation of Howard County Community Room Century Plaza Building 1000 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 400 , Columbia, MD, United States

Get to know Israel through the eyes of an Israeli! Join shaliach (Israeli emissary) Shay Rubinstein for an Israel Café lecture series on current events in Israel. Hear the latest analysis of the Israeli elections, Israel’s security, and Israeli society and culture. Bring a brown bag lunch—we’ll provide the dessert and drinks. Wednesdays, September 4, […]

Holiday Maker-Mart

Howard County Arts Council 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Join the Howard County Arts Council for this fun annual event as local artists and artisans offer their unique handmade works for holiday gift-giving. Cross a few items off your gift list and enjoy light refreshments and holiday music as you browse. And don't forget to visit our galleries and meet our Resident Artists, whose […]

Free

The Great Challah Bake 2019

Kahler Hall 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD, United States

Celebrate Federation’s 5th Annual Great Challah Bake! Join our biggest gathering of women of the year, with hundreds of Jewish mothers, daughters, and sisters!  For women and girls ages 10+. Doors open at 6:30. Program begins 7:00 pm. $25/adults, $18/girls ages 10-15. This year we are collecting feminine hygiene products to donate to those in need. These […]

$25

Natural Holiday Sale

Howard County Conservancy at Mt. Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD, United States

Come enjoy our annual Holiday Sale- fun for the whole family! Browse locally crafted natural gifts while enjoying music and refreshments. Children will enjoy creating whimsical critters from cones, pods and seed heads with the help of our naturalists! Advanced registration not required.

Columbia Orchestra: American Stories

Jim Rouse Theatre 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD, United States

Explore different stories from four great American composers: Bernstein, Gershwin, Copland, and Gabriela Lena Frank. You'll hear American folk melodies and Lincoln's stirring rhetoric in Copland's Lincoln Portrait, Bernstein's riveting score to the classic film On the Waterfront, and some of Gershwin's most famous melodies in An American in Paris. Plus, Gabriela Lena Frank's tone […]

$10 – $28

A Nutcracker Tea

Old Mill Cafe 4 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

~ 2nd Annual Holiday Nutcracker Tea ~ Old Mill Cafe and Ballet Conservatoire XIV invite you to join your favorite Ellicott City Nutcracker dancers for a magical afternoon tea party at the Old Mill Cafe in Historic Ellicott City. Guests will be transported to an enchanting winter wonderland where you will enjoy readings from 'The […]

$30

Grover & Elmo Hanukkah Tunes & Tales

Barnes and Noble Long Gate Shopping Center 4300 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Join Beth Shalom Congregation of Columbia as we prepare for the holiday of light and joy with Grover and Elmo! We will have crafts, songs and stories, and appearances by Grover and Elmo! Free and open to the public. Invite your friends! Any purchases made during the day will directly benefit Beth Shalom's religious school. […]

Free

Columbia Pro Cantare: Messiah

Jim Rouse Theatre 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD, United States

The Columbia Pro Cantare chorus will perform George Frideric Handel's masterpiece, Messiah, Sunday, December 8, 2019, 7:30 pm in the Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts, Columbia, MD. A pre-concert lecture will take place at 6:30 pm. For many people, attending a performance of Messiah is an essential activity of the holiday season. Columbia […]

$25