Howard Life - June 2008-September 2008 - (Page 10)

U ONGOING CALENDAR OF EVENTS Howard County Farmers Markets East Columbia Library Branch: Thursdays, May 1-Nov. 20, 2008, from 3-6 p.m.; Glenwood Library Branch: Wednesdays, May 3-Oct. 25, from 9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.; Oakland Mills Village: Sundays, May 4-Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 410-313-6500 Thrifty Tuesdays at the B&O Railroad Museum June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, and Oct. 7, 2008 All Aboard! The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore offers half-price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month. Call 410-752-2480 or visit www.borail.org. Traveling Bands Beginning June 6, 2008 Presented by the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks, these concerts will be held around the county. Contact 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/rap or www.visithowardcounty.com. Turntable Demonstrations June 6, July 12, or Aug. 9, 2008, 11:30 a.m. Ever wonder how the museum moves locomotives and cars in and out of the 1884 Roundhouse? Find out! Free train rides are included in the price of admission. Contact the B&O: Baltimore Station at 410-752-2490 or www.borail.org. Sunset Serenades Beginning June 18, 2008 Presented by the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks each Wednesday at Centennial Park! Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.visithowardcounty.com or www.howardcountymd.gov/rap. Toddler Time at the B&O Railroad Museum June 18, July 2, July 16, Aug. 8, Aug. 20, and Sept. 17, 2008, 10:30 a.m. Visit the museum and listen to classic railroad-themed children’s books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. Call 410-752-2480 or visit www.borail.org. Courtyard Concert Series Beginning June 19, 2008 Free outdoor concerts all summer at Columbia’s Village Centers! Call 443-367-5123 or visit www.columbiavillagecenters.com. Pick Your Own at Larriland Farm Enjoy strawberries, thornless blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, spinach, beets, broccoli, and apples. Call 410-442-2605 or visit www.pickyourown.com. Matt's Cookies for Cancer Late July through November Take part in this delicious nonprofit fundraising effort that makes money for a great cause. Contact 410-489-4959 or matthewbeck123@yahoo.com. Lakefront Wednesdays Wednesdays through July 2, 2008, noon-2 p.m. Join the downtown Columbia community for free entertainment and a free beverage. Contact the Columbia Association at 410-715-3104 or www.columbiacalendar.com. 10 howardLIFE Columbia Orchestra For more events, please visit www.visithowardcounty.com. A Dog's Day in Ellicott City June 8, 2008, 2 p.m. The Pet Parade will begin at 2 p.m. in front of the Post Office. Contests will immediately follow. Contact the Yuppy Puppy Pet Boutique at 410-750-9663 or www.theyuppypuppypetboutique.com. Lakefront Walking Tour June 12, 2008, 6-7 p.m. Public art is an important part of Columbia's Lakefront Plaza. Learn more about the works and artists on a free Columbia Archives-sposored tour. Contact the Columbia Association at 410-715-3104 or www.columbiacalendar.com. JUNE SOIREE! Howard County Tourism's Annual Fundraiser June 4, 2008, 5-9 p.m. Enjoy an evening on the French Riviera at the beautiful Belmont Conference Center featuring samplings from Howard County’s best restaurants, a live and silent auction, and dancing with Howard County’s Dazzling Stars! Ten percent of event proceeds go to the hospitality programs at Howard Community College. Contact 410-313-1900 or www.visithowardcounty.com. Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition June 4, 2008, 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival, this competition is now in its 23rd year of bringing outstanding musicians to the Eastern Shore. Contact the Candlelight Concert Society at 443-367-3123 or www.candlelightconcerts.org. Relay for Life Howard County June 6-7, 2008, 6:30 p.m. Friday to 7:30 a.m. Saturday Relay for Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society. It enables participants to celebrate the lives of those who’ve battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against this disease. Contact 410-781-6905 or www.howardrfl.com. Shakespeare in the Ruins June 6-July 13, 2008 A Comedy of Errors and The Tempest Don’t miss this popular annual event! The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents great works by the Bard in the unique outdoor setting of the Patapsco Female Institute. Call 410-313-8874 or visit www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com; call 1-866-811-4111 for tickets. National River Clean Up Week June 7, 2008 The Patapsco River in Historic Ellicott City/Oella. Meeting location: Off Oella Avenue near the bridge across from the Trolley Stop Restaurant. Contact the Patapsco Heritage Greenway at 410-480-0824 or www.patapscoheritagegreenway.org. Tour de Cure June 7, 2008 Kick into gear as the Maryland Tour de Cure debuts at our beautiful new site in Meadowbrook Park. There is a ride for everyone, from the beginner to the serious cyclist. Contact the American Diabetes Association at 1-888-DIABETES or http://tour.diabetes.org. Dinner Concert Under the Arches June 8, 2008, 6 p.m. An evening of prayer, music, and dining "under the arches" in the Italian-Renaissance courtyard at the Shrine of St. Anthony. Contact 410-531-2800 or www.shrineofstanthony.org. A Collecting Affair—Celebrating the Art of Collecting June 12-28, 2008 (reception June 19, 5:30-9 p.m.) In conjunction with the Columbia Festival of the Arts, Howard Community College, and the Howard County Arts Council. Contact the Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or www.columbiaartcenter.org. Columbia Festival of the Arts June 13-28, 2008 A dynamic and eclectic lineup featuring fine art, literature, film, music, dance, theater, comedy, and magic. Call 410-715-3089 or visit www.columbiafestival.com or www.visithowardcounty.com. Feast of St. Anthony—"Eucharist & Reception" June 13, 2008 Celebrate our patronal feast with the Friars. Join us for the Eucharist and a reception. Contact the Shrine of St. Anthony at 410-531-2800 or www.shrineofstanthony.org. Wonder Walk: Dragonflies June 14, 2008, 10 a.m. Bob and Jo Solem, longtime observers of the natural world and authors of "Identifying Selected Howard County Dragonflies," will lead this hike. Contact the Howard County Conservancy at 410-465-8877 or www.hcconservancy.org. The Claude Ligon House of Jazz June 14, 2008 The Baltimore Washington Jazzfest presents the celebrated Claude Ligon House of Jazz. Enjoy great food and hospitable atmosphere as these fabulous musicians play for four hours. Contact the African Art Museum of Maryland at 410-730-7106 or www.africanartmuseum.org. Father's Day Brunch at Alexandra's Restaurant June 15, 2008 This Father's Day, give Dad the feast he deserves at Alexandra's Restaurant at Turf Valley Resort! To make reservations, contact 410-423-0835 or www.turfvalleyresort.com. Father's Day at the B&O June 15, 2008 Bring Dad to the museum and receive 15 percent off purchases at the musem store. Contact the B&O: Baltimore Station at 410752-2490 or www.borail.org. Mission Impossible: The Point Lookout Operation June 18, 2008, 10 a.m. Part of the Civil War lecture series at the Glenwood 50+ Center. Presented by Brett Spaulding. Contact 410-313-5440. Relay for Life Western Howard County June 20-21, 2008, 6:30 p.m. Friday to 7:30 a.m. Saturday Relay for Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society. It enables participants to celebrate the lives of those who’ve battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against this disease. Contact 410-781-6905 or www.events.cancer.org/rflwesternhoward. 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Howard Life - June 2008-September 2008 Contents Important Numbers Welcome to Howard County, Maryland Join Howard County Tourism The Good Life Events Clark’s Elioak Farm: Home of the Enchanted Forest Farms Merriweather Post Pavilion Ghost Tours Howard County’s Famous Firsts History Resources Volunteerism Getaways: Trips for the Guys and the Girls Golf Resources Spas and Wellness Resources Recreation Resources Howard County Map Ellicott City Walking Tour Savage Mill Artists Art and Music Resources Dining Profiles: Aida Bistro, Jordan’s Steakhouse, and Tersiguel’s Dining Resources Shopping Shopping Resources For the Event Planner Where to Stay Relocation Resources Business and Service Listings

Howard Life - June 2008-September 2008

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