JEWISH AND MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES Exploring women’s viewpoints on family, education, customs and household roles. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Join us for a discussion with Shahina Bashir, Women’s National Secretary for Media Watch and Hadar Shahar, Federation’s new shlicha, moderated by Rabbi Ilyse Kramer. To Register visit: jewishhowardcounty.org/red-tent For more information contact […]

Sip and shop your way through Historic Ellicott City! The fun starts at The Wine Bin at 5pm - collect your free tote, gifts and coupons while sampling wine. As you make your way down Main Street, take in demonstrations from local chefs, salons, live music… Every month is different! Look for the pink flag […]

Family walk through the park to observe nature and enjoy the outdoors. 10 a.m. Free. Belmont Manor and Historic Park, 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge. Register, 410- 465-8877, hcconservancy.org.

Listen to music while watching the lighting of the tree. Enjoy the train garden and visit with Santa. 5-7 p.m. Free. Living Farm Heritage Museum, 12985 Frederick Road, West Friendship. 410-489-2345.

PJ Library in Howard County presents the Mama Doni Band in concert on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 3:30 pm. This winter family concert for families with kids through age 8 is Mama Doni’s first show in Howard County! Mama Doni celebrates Jewish culture with irrepressible zest in a high-energy, interactive family rock concert, filled […]

BOGO Days at Terrapin Adventures December 24th - January 2nd Bring the family out for a winter wonderland of fun. Buy any Triple Thrill Package or Terrapin Challenge and get the next FREE! Call the office, 301-725-1313 for promotion codes.

Start the New Year off on the right foot with a 5k or 10k walk sponsored by the Freestate Happy Wanderers. Bring a nonperishable food for the local food pantry. Sign in between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Finish by 4 p.m. Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Adults, $3; children 12 and […]

Please join us for the Opening Reception of our three woman show, Voices. Works by Karen Carpenter, Irene Whitaker, and Martha Lohaus. Opening Reception: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, Wilde Lake 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

For dads and daughters age 4-12. Live DJ, games, crafts and ice cream sundae bar. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. $32 for center members; $40 for nonmembers; each additional daughter, $16 for center members; $20 for nonmembers. Preregistration required. 410-313-4840.

Class on living a more balanced and organized life in 10 steps. 7-8:30 p.m. HCLS Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Free. 410-313-1950, hclibrary.org.