Leadership Howard County will hold its annual Big Event on April 21 featuring guest speaker Wes Moore: “From Adversity to Success: Transformational Lessons in Leadership.” Wes Moore is a youth advocate, Army combat veteran, national bestselling author, and innovative social entrepreneur based in Baltimore. His first book, The Other Wes Moore, became an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. In addition […]

Enjoy dancing, dining and an open bar as you support Candlelight’s Chamber Music, CandleKids and Outreach programs. 7-10 p.m. General admission $50. Patron admission $100. Vantage House Wintergarden, 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia. 410-997-2324.  

Beauty, wellness and fashion are celebrated today with more than 90 vendors and exhibitors; engaging seminars; free health screenings; and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.  

Spring Fest bursts on the scene along Main Street in Historic Ellicott City. Bring the family for a day of live music, Earth-day crafts and activities, local food, and craft beer. Outdoor music venues and beer gardens are in three locations and children’s activities run from noon – until 5pm. Plenty of parking plus free […]

Howard County Miller Library 9421 Frederick Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042 Featuring a moderated panel discussion and facilitated breakout sessions on future challenges and opportunities for women. More info: 410-313-6400 (voice/relay) or [email protected] Light fare & coffee will be served. Presented by: Howard County Commission for Women and Howard County League of Women Voters

A self-taught artist, Antonia Burns has been called a Folk Artist, a Visionary, and an Outsider. Her fresh and funny take on women (often with their cats) combines humor, surrealism, and whimsy. Part Matisse, part Rousseau, part Frieda, but always herself, Antonia infuses her art with vibrant color and a spontaneous energy, creating vignettes of […]

Business Women's Network of Howard County invite you to attend an evening of networking. Please join fellow members and guests, at the offices of Berman, Goldman & Ribakow CPAs. Light fare will be served. In business since 1939, bgr CPAs is a full-service accounting and financial advisory firm, whose specialized professionals support you and your […]

Demonstrations and workshops will celebrate all aspects of the sheep industry, including shearing, spinning, weaving, working sheep dogs and gourmet food. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Free Parking. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 410-531-3647.  

Register at http://womensgivingcircle.org/events/2015-annual-meeting/ The Women’s Giving Circle, a fund of the Community Foundation of Howard County, will host its Annual Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2015, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Kahler Hall. Join us as we look back on our accomplishments in 2014-2015 and look ahead to what is in store for […]