OPEN ALL OF MARCH! HOURS Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm A colorful and educational look into the world of women associated with the railroads. Display panels recognize the contributions, accomplishments and efforts of women in railroading including Women […]

Petite Cellars and Tino’s Italian Bistro present an educational experience and exceptional dinner with Winemaker Nicholas Rossignol. Date and Time Wednesday March 1, 2017 Starts at 6:45 PM Location Petite Cellars 11079 Resort Rd Ellicott City, MD 21042 We would like to invite you to spend an evening with Nicholas Rossingnol as he takes you […]

What would it be like to dedicate an entire day to being creative and playful? You can have such a day at the Wholistic Woman BE CREATIVE Retreat! Human beings are made to be creative…but we are not all alike in our creativity. We use it in different ways and to different degrees. Practicing creativity […]

Try It Out Theatre's 2018 season begins with "An Afternoon With Playwrights" 2:00pm-4:00pm, Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Oliver's Carriage House, (pictured) 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia, Maryland, MD 21044. Four short plays will be read by a cast of actors, followed by an audience Q&A session with the playwrights. Wine, water, and snacks included. […]

Overview: The Howard County Veterans Foundation (HCVF) and Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and are teaming up to host a special comedy show featuring veterans, service members, and military family members from DC Metro Area. The event will raise funds for the design and construction of the Howard County Veterans Monument, as well as ASAP's programming. Join us for an evening […]

What is the Women's Leadership Conference? The Women's Leadership Conference (WLC) is a one-day conference that will write HERStory by recognizing the contribution of phenomenal women leaders and their affect on regional business growth as well as inspire all attendees to better and more effective leadership. Some of the most highly regarded female ‘mover and […]

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES YOU AND A FRIEND! Tickets also include sips, sweets & a percentage of the proceeds will go to PIVOT, our non profit partner (read below for more info!). March is the time of year to recognize & celebrate women during Women’s History Month. STUDIO’elle is opening her doors & thrilled to combine […]

Turf Valley Resort and 100.7 The Bay are honored to present the first annual Maryland Golf Show on Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 10:00am until 5:00pm. The show will be one of very few events in the Mid-Atlantic region that focuses on advancing the game of golf for true enthusiasts, as well as those looking […]

Join us at PURE Meditation Studio for a meditation class to benefit Grassroots Crisis Intervention on Saturday March 10, 2018 at 11:30 am. In this 45- minute class, you will receive basic instruction on meditation and be guided in a mindfulness meditation. No meditation experience is necessary. The class is suitable for first-time, beginner and […]

Enjoy a traditional English Afternoon Tea in the stately Belmont Manor, built in 1738. Your taste buds will be tempted with a bottomless pot of tea, a Manor scone served with clotted cream and jam, tea savories, and a delectable assortment of desserts. After taking tea, we invite you to take a self-guided tour of […]

"Leading an Education Revolution" Meet award winning teacher Ron Clark, the guest speaker at Leadership Howard County's annual Big Event, and see why his pioneering academy for middle school students in Atlanta is garnering recognition nationwide. His vision to transform education and cultivate a generation of global leaders offers an inspiring message to engage community […]

Tasting Benefit Special Olympics Maryland We are a society of professionals who want to promte the education and enjoyment of bourbon in a social atmosphere while supporting our local community.  We will be tasting 4 (1/2oz.) pours of Jefferson Chef’s Collaboration, Reserve Old Rum Cask, Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask, and Ocean to benefit the […]

Classically trained in the French culinary tradition, Chef Wecker examines the art of crepe making. Create savory Bretagne buckwheat crepes with brie & sautéed apples, accompanied by a delicious Veal Aux Ecrevisse (with crayfish), roasted carrots & turnips. Imagine yourself in the small village in Northwestern France that became famous for this classic crepe recipe. […]

Gardening Seminars - Tuesday evening, 7:00-8:30pm. March 13, 2018 - Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring with Paul Beares. This session provides guidance on sustainable gardening best practices for the spring season.

Medomak Family Camp sponsors a monthly seasonal event for local youngsters. Join us in March for a special visit from Ranger the Barred Owl from the Howard County Conservancy! Includes a snack and an owl-themed story. FREE; all are welcome. Pre-register at [email protected] Weather permitting, this Tyke Time will take place on the plaza. Those […]

Come join us as we cut the ribbon on our new A to Z nature trail! The trail was created to honor the legacy of Anne Robinson, who loved both reading and the outdoors. A collaboration between Robinson Nature Center, the Howard County Library System, community members and the Howard County Recreation & Park's Recreational […]

Sample some great Stout Beers with Tapas. $17 A Guinness Representative will show you the way!

Friday and Saturday! 1. No green drinks 2. Best 90s jams open to close 3. New Saved by The Bell series beer - Slater Stout (one time only!) 4. Wear green or something definitively 90s and get $5 Saved by The Bell drinks all night long. Bartenders hold final say if you are 90s or […]

Friday, March 16 @ 7:30pm - 8:30pm Guided By: OPUS Community Music School Cost: Free Will Offering Celebrate with us on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day! We are pleased to once again host talented musicians from the OPUS Community Music School. They will share their gift of Irish fiddle music for this festive concert […]

Join us for an evening of wine, cheese and snacks as you play BINGO for fun prizes! Buy your BINGO cards at Amherst House by March 15th to be entered into a raffle! Adults only. The cost is $5.00 for 6 cards and 12 games will be played.

Doors open EARLY, 9AM FREE Irish Breakfast 9-11am Beat The Clock Specials @ 9am ($1, $2, $3 Guinness & $2 Jameson) LIVE MUSIC: REAGAN YEARS, 4pm Teelin Irish Dance Co., 7pm After Party Band, 10pm

Go green and go big. Wear green and get 10% off ANY aerial adventure package! March 17th only. Tour times at 10:00 AM, 11:30AM, 2:30PM & 4:00 PM. For 21+ Rams Head (Savage Mill location) will provide each participant with a coupon to receive their 1st beer for $1. Book Now with promo code LGR10 […]

Your child is sure to enjoy this fun-filled introduction to the orchestra led by our entertaining conductor and energetic narrator! Saint-Saëns’ vivid zoological score is brought to life by our friends from Dance Connections. Other classical and popular favorites will round out this engaging program. Choose either the 10:30 or 1:00 concert and try your […]

Have you ever thought about diverting your food and yard waste from landfill to compost? You don’t have to be an expert, and the Master Gardeners are here to help! See different types of compost bins and discuss information on how to create and best maintain your compost year-round. Free mesh compost bins available for […]

Heather, Thistle and Whiskey teas might just stir a little Luck into your day. Add a few Friends and other Irish Delights as the perfect recipe for a jig of an afternoon! Four Tea Courses $38.50 inclusive of tax and service

Chili Cookoff : March 18th from 2pm--5pm. Enter your chili recipe in our annual Chili Cookoff ! Winner receives grand prize. Please contact a manager to enter. This event is also open to the public, so you don't have to make chili to attend.

Calling all Kid Chefs! Healthy Little Cook's 5th Annual National Healthy Kids Cook-Off is a national cooking competition for kids PreK through 8th Grade who compete for the title of Healthiest Kid Cook in America! 12 finalists compete at the Mall in Columbia, Maryland in front of a LIVE audience and culinary judges. Kids can […]

Inspired Ghost Tracking has visited many historic places in Maryland that are haunted. Come, be swept away with a recounting of the investigations at Montpelier Mansion, Sotterly Plantation, Dr. Samuel Mudd's House and more. This lecture will give you a new appreciation of these places and is sure to inspire a visit!

The workshop is perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to tell their story! Join writer and strategic designer, Nicole Clark, for this workshop series designed to help you write your life story with beauty and meaning. Through a series of four (4) 90-minute group sessions, we will use storytelling best practices to construct a […]

Three Essential Keys to Your Business Success What are the three essential keys that will help you be a successful entrepreneur? 1- Business is business, friendship is friendship…or are they? 2- Visibility 3- The importance of going beyond systems Claudio Toyama will share the actions he took to successfully grow his company in a new […]

Canciones y Cuentos: Songs and Stories Meet the author, Lulu Delacre as she plays some of the song games of Arrorró mi niño, and reads one of the stories of Rafi and Rosi: Pirates! along with a fun craft. Learn about her collection of stories in Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos. Followed […]

There are dozens of Citizen Science projects begging for backyard data you can provide, like bird counts, butterfly appearances, and when your flowers bloom. Join local Master Gardener Ann Coren to learn how you can use the data you collect to improve your garden, as well as benefit scientific research. She’ll explain Project Bud Burst, […]

Join us for demos, discounts and drinks at Aesthetic Center of Columbia (ACC). We will be offering laser skin care demos, Q&A about skin care concerns. Raffles for various treatments will also be available at ACC that evening.   RSVP by calling 410.730.1100

Join us to celebrate Shabbat on Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am each week with singing, stories and crafts! This circle of friends is for children birth through five years old and their significant adults. Shabbat Tots also visits seniors at independent and assisted living communities a few times each year as part of […]

The Columbia Figure Skating Club is proud to announce our performance of Beauty and the Beast on Ice on Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25, at the Columbia Ice Rink. Tickets are on sale now. Show times are 4:00 and 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. We invite you to be our guest and join […]

All you need is sunlight and a little know-how, and you can have a vegetable garden that provides fresh produce. Master Gardeners demonstrate how to establish and tend a garden by composting. Build a no-odor compost bucket and start reducing waste and planting veggies! Ages 11-17. No registration required.

An afternoon of Games, Chocolate-making and a ride on our Giant Swing! The sweetest part is that 1/3 of the proceeds from this event support our Summer Camp’s Scholarship Fund. First, get your fill of thrill by riding our Giant Swing. Then, come inside to learn all about chocolate at Sweet Cascades: - Truffle Making […]

The Howard County Arts Council is seeking volunteers to assist with the 21st Annual Celebration of the Arts on March 24, 2018 at Howard Community College's Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles including: Event Set-up & Break-down Event Host/Hostesses Box Office Ticket Sales Silent Auction Assistants (including […]

Columbia and Howard County’s rich diversity includes residents from across the United States and around the world. You are invited to run or walk with us in the spirit of community and friendly competition to celebrate our wonderful diversity. Unique features of the event include the chance to represent the country of your choice by […]

The most unique Egg Hunt in Maryland! Savage Mill invites children to hunt for candy filled eggs, pet real bunnies and meet the Easter Bunny! Registration fees from the hunt will be donated to the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation. http://www.savagemill.com/savage-mill-easter-egg-hunt/ To add to the excitement, get dress up in climbing gear and soar to new heights for […]

Dr. Bohne Silber, local psychologist and certified relationship therapist, will discuss how relationships can change from butterflies and rainbows to something resembling a war zone. She will look at how we ended up with the partners we chose and ways to manage conflict better so that we strengthen our relationships instead of tearing them (and […]

Help us begin our busy Cherrybration Season at our annual Cherrybration Kick-off! AIDA Bistro and Wine Bar, The Iron Bridge Wine Company, and Kupcakes and Company will be appetizers, drinks, and desserts. The Anatares Musicians will be performing. Join us as we tour the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center at Howard County General Hospital. […]

Columbia Archives is pleased to announce a program in March in honor of Women’s History Month entitled Archiving the A.R.T.S — Celebrating the Legacy of the Women of Columbia. This program will honor the achievements of women of Columbia who have diligently worked in the fields of art, religion, theater and sports. It will feature […]

Have a blast with the entire family at the 4th annual Kid’s Fest. Sports instruction, games, activities, arts and crafts, food, and much more await. Preregistration encouraged but not required. For additional information, please visit the website at www.howardcountymd.gov/kidsfest. Registration Preregistration is encouraged but not required. If the event is full, we highly encourage you to get […]

2nd Night COMMUNITY SEDER Saturday, March 31, 2018 6:00pm Come celebrate as Rabbi Starr and Cantor Kintisch lead us through the Haggadah in telling the inspirational story of Passover! A catered Kosher dinner of either chicken, salmon or vegetarian available! All meals include matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, potato kugel, tzimmes, and cake for dessert. […]