The President’s Gala

This black-tie event, presented by BGE, celebrates the opening of Howard Community College’s new Science, Engineering and Technology Building, as well as Dr. Kate Hetherington’s 10th anniversary as president. The gala will include dinner, dancing and time to explore the new building. Funds raised through sponsorship and ticket sales will help ensure accessible and affordable […]

Natural Holiday Sale

Come out to the Howard County Conservancy for the second annual Natural Holiday Sale. Pick up natural holiday-themed gifts, do nature critter crafts, and enjoy music and refreshments. No advanced registration required. Free admission. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. hcconservancy.org. 410-465-8877.

Historic Savage Mill's Annual Bollman Bridge Lighting

Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

Enjoy a festival of lights this holiday season at Historic Savage Mill! Explore the Mill’s unique specialty shops and dining, along with live entertainment each weekend. Join us for the lighting of the newly renovated Historic Bollman Bridge, followed by a community tree lighting at Carroll Baldwin Hall! And don’t forget to bring your cameras, […]

Leading Women

The Howard County Chamber of Commerce will honor women younger than 40 with tremendous accomplishments made in their careers so far. They will be judged on professional experience, community involvement and a commitment to inspiring change. They are selected by previous Top 100 Women and Leading Women winners. 5:30 p.m. The Westin Annapolis, 100 Westgate […]

Christmas in the Park

Centennial Park 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Kick off the holiday season with Howard County’s Tree Lighting ceremony! Enjoy an evening of caroling and light refreshments, topped off by our magical tree lighting. Visit www.howardcountymd.gov/christmasinthepark for details. Info: 410-313-7275.

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.