The Women's Giving Circle's purpose is to build a community of philanthropists and create a permanent legacy to address the growing needs of women and girls in Howard County. This annual celebration showcases the Circle's accomplishments, upcoming year goals and how YOU can make a difference! Join us as author, photojournalist and outspoken activist, Paola Gianturco, shares issues […]

CarnEVIL at Merriweather Park, is produced by Disaster Preparedness DC, Inc., a non-profit public charity.  During 14 select nights between October 13th and November 5th, 2017, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods will come alive with horrifying mutant sideshow freaks, demented clowns, and escaped circus animals, all in the name of raising money for first responders […]

October 14, 2017 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm Come in costume. Enjoy decorating your free pumpkin or ghost with supplies provided by the merchants at Savage Mill. Then stroll the Mill and collect free candy. Prizes awarded to the best costumes! Pumpkin Decorating Tickets are Free but must be reserved in advance. Then try our […]

Come & Get It With this year’s western theme of “Come & Get It,” the annual Taste of Howard County event will feature the sweet and savory creations of more than 20 of Howard County’s premier restaurateurs and caterers. All proceeds from the 2017 Taste, which is being chaired by Pete Mangione, support Gilchrist Center […]

  This Month's Presentation "Story Telling as a Powerful Tool for Your Business" Story telling is a powerful tool in any kind of writing from reports to press releases. We look at what makes a good story and how to incorporate it into a range of business materials to engage your audience. Presented by Martha […]

Toastmasters International has created an easy to use, self-paced program that walks you through the art of speaking, creating confidence and clarity in all areas of speaking, at home, at work and in writing. Voice of a Woman adds to this program by providing a fun, nurturing, all female environment to learn, share and grow. […]

Book festival and mini-con for authors and fans of paranormal, urban fantasy, steampunk and horror novels. Includes author-led workshops and panels like how to launch your book, young adult, graphic novels and much more. Plus wine, dine and pub crawls. $25 general admission. Hours vary depending on the day. Roger Carter Center, 3000 Milltowne Drive, […]

The final movie of this year’s weekly series will be a Halloween theme. Bring a chair, buy some popcorn, support a good cause and grab a bottle of wine at the Bin for a fun night of outdoor movie watching. Movie begins at 9 p.m. 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City. winebinec. com/movie-night-wine-bin/. 410-465-7802.

See 20-plus tiny houses on display and dozens of other exhibits, meet fellow tiny house enthusiasts and learn more about tiny house living at this action-packed two-day expo. Parking is free. One-day pass $12, two-day pass $16, VIP ticket (includes two-day pass, early admission, VIP tour and networking happy hour) $29. October 28, 10 a.m. […]

As women, we tend to do too much. We try to take care of the people we love most while failing to take care of ourselves. But we deserve better. We deserve to be healthy and happy. We deserve to put our needs first without feeling guilty about it. The #LearnShiftGrow Wellness Symposium is an […]