We look forward to seeing you at our Open House where HopeWorks staff and volunteers will be available all day to answer questions and provide you with information. Attend one of two presentations (am or pm) about our intervention services, free educational workshops and trainings, self-care programs, upcoming special events and agency updates. Click here […]

Rep Stage, the professional regional theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 27th season with the world premiere of “E2,” written by Bob Bartlett and directed by Joseph W. Ritsch. Power, gender and sexuality collide in Bob Bartlett’s contemporary reimagining of Christopher Marlowe’s tale of England’s infamous ineffectual king. Affairs of state […]

Friday, November 1st, 3pm-6pm Centennial Park, Pavilion H 4770 Woodland Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042 In honor of its 40th anniversary, BWN is hosting a special event. We invite you to join us! There will be festive activities, food, music, and fun for all ages! Though there is not a registration fee to attend, we do […]

On the First Friday of every month at 4 pm. Limited release cans will be available at the Manor Hill Brewing Tap Room. Beers will vary from month to month and will be sold exclusively at the taproom throughout the weekend during regular Tap Room Hours (while supplies last). Reservations are not required for to […]

Following the Color Columbia Plein Air Paint Out event, the work produced there will be exhibited at the Columbia Art Center from November 2nd to November 17th. There will be a free reception on November 2nd, 2-4pm. The exhibit will be open to the public.   Artists interested in participating in the event should contact […]

We have a special catapult that will launch your pumpkin across the farm.  Bring your own pumpkin and let’s see how far it will go! It’s a family tradition. One last visit with your favorite animals, take one more pony ride and enjoy the Fall scenery on a hayride.  This is a really fun weekend […]

Check out Maryland's finest breweries without the hassle of driving and with the added perks of behind the scenes tours, a pint of your choice at each stop, swag, good times, and more! This tour will be taking place in Howard County and will include the following breweries: 11:45, Bus departs promptly from Columbia Sheraton […]

Sunday, November 3 @ 3pm to Friday, November 8 @ 1pm Guided By: Kathy Hope Brown and Sr. Bernadette Claps, CBS Cost: $1,300 **Earlybird special rate: $1,250 if you register before 8/3/19   Intensive Training Program for those Interested in Spiritual Direction Course Description and Goals: This is the third group of students within our […]

Join us for this mixed-level yoga class designed to help you de-stress and release tension in the mind and body. We'll start off with relaxation techniques to clear the mind and release emotional tension, then go through poses to relax, stretch, and strengthen the body, and finish with a meditation to soothe the soul. Benefits […]

Centering Prayer retreats are held weekly. On the 1st  and 3rd Tuesdays of each month it is held from 1-2pm and then on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month it will be held in the evening. If there is a 5th Tuesday in a month, there will not be one held. If lunch is […]

Innovators think big. They have the courage to take risks and forego the safe path to achieve their goals. They aim to transform the world and keep pushing forward even when others can’t see their vision. Jamie McDonald, founder and CEO of Generosity Inc. and co-founder of The Courage.Us, will explain how big thinking about […]

Howard Community College (HCC), in cooperation with the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, will host its annual Fall Job Fair on Friday, November 8, 2019, in the newly renovated Burrill Galleria on the college campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A wide range of representatives from more than 80 local businesses, government agencies, and […]

Join us at Amherst House to make a beautiful 16-inch winter wreath! Your $40 registration fee includes all supplies and instruction as well as wine and snacks. Call or come in to Amherst House today to register for your spot! Space is limited.  Must be 21 years old to participate.

Don't miss Historic Oakland's 15th annual holiday craft fair! The 19th Century charm of Historic Oakland Manor is an ideal setting for this event. Enjoy strolling through the property in search of beautiful hand-crafted gifts and tasty treats from over 50 talented vendors. Admission is FREE. Call 410-730-4744 for more information or register here. Sponsored […]

We are excited to see you this year at our annual Mistletoe Village - Christmas Gift Boutique on Saturday, November 9th from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. here at St. John's! Whether you are searching for a gift to give to a friend or family member or maybe a little something special for yourself you are […]

CELEBRATING IN SPLENDID FASHION... Opening of the Bridge Connecting the Theater and The Studio The Fifth Anniversary of our Theater’s Opening Our Seventeenth Birthday For a list of scheduled events, please go online to our website www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/masquerade Tickets range from $100 to $250.

Electronic Music Prodution Society This is a group for anyone interested in the production and performance of electronic music. All skill levels are welcome. This group was created to help connect electronic music producers in the Washington DC/Baltimore area and beyond. Whether you are creating modular synthesizer patches or pushing buttons on a sampler, we'd […]

Join us for this mixed-level yoga class designed to help you de-stress and release tension in the mind and body. We'll start off with relaxation techniques to clear the mind and release emotional tension, then go through poses to relax, stretch, and strengthen the body, and finish with a meditation to soothe the soul. Benefits […]

Messages from Spirit is a Group Psychic-Medium Reading Event hosted by Spiritual Spectra which offers a warm, inviting, community environment whereupon each person receives the benefit of communing with Spirit by hearing and/or receiving messages. Messages from Spirit features Psychic Medium Jennifer Garcia, Founder of Spiritual Spectra, providing predictions and channeled messages from loved ones in […]

Living Well with Chronic Disease is a six-week workshop for those living with or at risk for a chronic condition such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, arthritis, lung disease or other long-lasting health concerns. Participants will learn techniques to cope with feelings of frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, develop skills to communicate more effectively […]

Join us for this mixed-level yoga class designed to help you de-stress and release tension in the mind and body. We'll start off with relaxation techniques to clear the mind and release emotional tension, then go through poses to relax, stretch, and strengthen the body, and finish with a meditation to soothe the soul. Benefits […]

Beer, Bourbon and Bags incorporates the hot trend of beer and bourbon tasting with the popular Power of the Purse shopping experience for gently-used handbags. Add in live music, cornhole and other games, a Silent Auction, and mouthwatering appetizers from Cured/18th & 21st and there's bound to be something for everyone! The list of beer and bourbon vendors (so far […]

Continuing the Sci-Fi conversation from October, Mike and Marie will be sharing their expertise on the film genre of science fiction. This marks the 8th time these fabulous HCC film professors have shared their film knowledge and passion with the salon series.

“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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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.

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

~ 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]