Save the Birds: Bird-friendly Skies & Windows

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

Human progress has created immense urban light islands and transportation arteries that fill the night time skies with distracting lights, disrupting migration paths.  Commercial and residential buildings are sheathed in reflective glass, which are not understood by bird vision, causing impact collisions.  There are so many things we can do to mitigate the significant decline […]

Saturday Morning Shabbat Worship Service

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

Columbia Jewish Congegation offers a variety of Shabbat Morning services including L'Dor V'Dor, Chavurah, B'Yachad and periodic Tot Shabbat programs. Services are clergy-led and lay-led. Join us for  the services that suit you and your family.  Check our calendar to see the type(s) of services for a particular Shabbat.

Cantor Charlie’s Concert

Barry Nove 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD, United States

Please join Oseh Shalom for a very special evening as we honor our beloved Cantor Charlie on his 36th year with our congregation. Cantor Charlie and many special guests will be performing. 6:00 Dinner: This will be a special meat-based dinner, no dairy 7:30 Concert RSVP for the final concert is needed before September 10, […]

$36

Free Summer Lakefront Barre Class

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

Enjoy a free outdoor barre class at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront every second Sunday of the month from 9-10am with Haven on the Lake teachers! Dates are July 14, August 11 and September 15. For more information, visit our website or call 410-715-3020. You do not need to be a Haven on the Lake member […]

The Art of Sushi: Cooperative Cooking Experience

The Elkridge Furnace Inn 5745 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge, MD, United States

Learn the art of sushi through this hands on experience with our own Chef Genelle Balan. All the essentials including rice cooking and seasoning, preparation of vegetables and proteins, and methods of both sushi roll and inside out roll. In this class we'll also go over slicing methods, making spicy sauce, mixing wasabi, and the […]

Realizing What Matters: Important Considerations for End of Life

Temple Isaiah 12200 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD, United States

Community members and professionals are invited to a screening of the FRONTLINE documentary “Being Mortal,” followed by a discussion with experts in the field. The film, by renowned surgeon Atul Gawande, explores the ways that open, frank conversations can empower patients to live their lives fully—all the way to the very end. Panelists: Rabbi Craig […]

Realizing What Matters: Important Conversations for End of Life

Temple Isaiah 12200 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD, United States

Community members and professionals are invited to a screening of the FRONTLINE documentary “Being Mortal,” followed by a discussion with experts in the field. The film, by renowned surgeon Atul Gawande, explores the ways that open, frank conversations can empower patients to live their lives fully—all the way to the very end. Panelists: Rabbi Craig […]

September 2019 Networking Luncheon

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

Brave Your Fear  Speaker: Crista Samaras, Brave Enterprises Fear is powerful and it can either propel or pause us. This session will confront our unhealthy obsession with being fearless rather than more brave, explore the value of being intentionally out of our comfort zone, and make a case that chasing failure is the ticket to […]

$35 – $50

Stepping On

Kings Contrivance Community Association 251 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD, United States

Seven-week, evidence-based program designed to help reduce falls and increase confidence, strength and balance. Professionals provide expertise on balance-related issues. Class meets every Wednesday morning beginning Sept. 18 to Oct. 30. Topics covered: strength and balance exercises | medication review | falls prevention | safe footwear | community safety Cost: $28. Space is limited, registration […]

$28

Bereavement Group for Spousal Loss: Series I – Daytime

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

Join the Federation’s Community Social Worker Michalah Hoffman and Dr. Barry Frieman, Ed. D., LCSW-C for a Bereavement Support Group for those who have lost a spouse or partner. The group will focus on helping those who have experienced the loss of a loved one navigate their grief in a small group discussion environment. In […]

Bereavement Group for Spousal Loss: Series I – Evening

Sol Levinson 5560 Sterrett Pl #204, Columbia, MD, United States

Join the Federation’s Community Social Worker Michalah Hoffman and Dr. Barry Frieman, Ed. D., LCSW-C for a Bereavement Support Group for those who have lost a spouse or partner. The group will focus on helping those who have experienced the loss of a loved one navigate their grief in a small group discussion environment. In […]