Howard Life - June 2008-September 2008 - (Page 11)

For more events, please visit www.visithowardcounty.com. Kids Day June 21, 2008, 1-4 p.m. A free, fun-filled afternoon at the pool for the whole family. Includes games, entertainment, and food. Contact the Columbia Association at 410-715-3104 or www.columbiacalendar.com. Heather Foster the Ellicott City Station; other rates apply in Baltimore. Contact the B&O: Ellicott City Station at 410-461-1945 or www.ecborail.org. 24 Hours of Booty Sept. 6-7, 2008, noon-noon 24 Hours of Booty is a non-competitive charity event geared for teams and individuals; it’s open to participants of all ages and skill levels. The event will take place in Columbia at the Gateway Business Park loop. Contact the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults at www.ulmanfund.org. Annual Courtyard Sale Sept. 6, 2008, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A variety of artwork, including pottery, fiber, and jewelry, will be for sale. Held in conjunction with the Long Reach County Fair. Contact the Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or www.columbiaartcenter.org. Pooches' Pool Party Sept. 6, 2008, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Bring your precious pups to the pool for one last swim for the season. All participants will receive a doggy gift bag! Contact the Roger Carter Recreation Center Pool at 410-313-7275 or www.howardcountymd.gov/rap. Wonder Walk: Grasses Sept. 13, 2008, 10 a.m. Led by Jim Myers, district conservationist for Howard Soil Conservation. Contact the Howard County Conservancy at 410-465-8877 or www.hcconservancy.org. 21st Annual Columbia Classic Grand Prix Sept. 20, 2008 In Grand Prix show-jumping, horse and rider race the clock through a tough course of obstacles, twists and turns. The Columbia Classic features top riders, including Olympians from the U.S. Equestrian Team. This event is the college’s major fundraiser and benefits the HCC Educational Foundation. For more information, call 410-772-4450 or visit www.howardcc.edu. Dia de la Familia Sept. 20, 2008, 1-4 p.m. Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month, this free event will offer fun and games for the entire family, including miniature golf, batting cages, a moonbounce, music, a salsa competition, and food. Contact the Columbia Association at 410-715-3104 or www.columbiacalendar.com. Farm City Celebration Sept. 23-Oct. 4, 2008 This celebration highlights our farm/city interdependence. A great time for the whole family, with the county executive/farmer job exchange, farmers markets, Farm Heritage Days, pumpkin and apple picking, hayrides, and other fabulous farm fun! Contact 410-313-6500 or www.farmheritage.org. Farm Heritage Days—the 13th annual! Sept. 26-28, 2008, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Vintage farm equipment demonstrations, old-time working blacksmith, antique cars and trucks, wagon rides, food, arts and crafts, and a flea market. Live bluegrass music Saturday; live bluegrass gospel church service Sunday. Contact the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum at 410-531-2569 or www.farmheritage.org. Fall Season Beginning! Sept. 27-28, 2008, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the begining of fall by taking a free hayride to our pumpkin field! Visit our corn maze and feed the farm animals. Make a family scarecrow. Assorted home-grown fall decorations and a country store, too. Contact Sharp's at Waterford Farm at 410-489-2572 or www.sharpfarm.com. Taste of Provence Cooking Class June 21, 2008, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join Chef Michel as he shares recipes and tricks of the trade. Reservations required. Contact Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant at 410-465-4004 or www.tersiguels.com. Columbia Orchestra Chamber Music Concert June 22, 2008, 3 p.m. Columbia Orchestra concertmaster Brenda Anna, pianist Nancy Smith, and music director/cellist Jason Love perform Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio and the Trio No. 2 by Dimitri Shostakovich. Contact 410-465-8777 or www.columbiaorchestra.org. 130th St. Louis Parish Clarksville Picnic June 28, 2008, noon-9 p.m. Activities include live music, plant sale, silent auction, yard sale, bingo, and pony rides! Win $20,000 in our raffle, and don’t forget to dig into the country ham and fried chicken dinner! Contact 410-531-6040 or www.stlouisparish.org. Columbia Festival of the Arts June 13-28, 2008 13th Birthday Sale Aug.2-3, 2008, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. An annual sale day at AAA Antiques Mall. Everything in the store is discounted at least 10 percent (unless marked firm by the dealer). Contact 301-483-0047 or www.aaaantiquesmallmd.com. Wonder Walk: Butterflies Aug. 9, 10 a.m. Dick Smith, author of the annotated list, "The Butterflies of Howard County," will lead this walk. Contact the Howard County Conservancy at 410-465-8877 or www.hcconservancy.org. Dinner and Concert Under the Stars Aug. 10, 2008, 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening of music and dining in our Italian-Renaissance courtyard. Our guest of honor—Clare of Assisi. Contact the Shrine of St. Anthony at 410-531-2800 or www.shrineofstanthony.org. Feast of St. Clare—Eucharist & Reception Aug. 11, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the feast of Clare of Assisi. Contact the Shrine of St. Anthony at 410-531-2800 or www.shrineofstanthony.org. Sounds of Insects Hike Aug. 21, 2008, 5-8 p.m. Led by Wil Hershberger, author of Sounds of Insects. Contact the Howard County Conservancy at 410-465-8877 or www.hcconservancy.org. Iron Girl Columbia, Women's Triathlon Aug. 24, 2008, 7 a.m.-noon A short-distance triathlon; part of the premier national Iron Girl event. Contact the Columbia Triathlon Association at 410-964-1246 or www.tricolumbia.org. JULY Cutting of the Wheat July 5, 2008, 10 a.m. The Maryland Draft Horse & Mule Association will join the Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club at the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum to plow fields to prepare for corn planting. Contact 410-531-2569 or www.farmheritage.org. Wonder Walk: Nesting Birds July 12, 2008, 10 a.m. Robin Todd surveys the conservancy grounds for the Breed Birds Atlas. Contact the Howard County Conservancy at 410-465-8877 or www.hcconservancy.org. Bastille Day July 14, 2008, 6:30 p.m. "Storm the Castle Walls!" Join us to celebrate the independence of France and enjoy a chef’s menu. Reservations required. Contact Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant at 410-465-4004 or www.tersiguels.com. Clara Barton—Red Cross Angel July 16, 2008, 10 a.m. Part of the Civil War lecture series at the Glenwood 50+ Center. Presented by Mary Ann Jung. Contact 410-313-5440. Annual Theme Umbrella Exhibition July 26, 2008, 11 a.m.-sunset Peruse hand-painted umbrellas created by individuals age 5 and up. Contact the Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or www.columbiaartcenter.org. International Day July 26, 2008, noon-11 p.m. Celebrate Columbia's diversity with a day of arts, foods, crafts, and music. Contact the Columbia Association at 410-715-3104 or www.columbiacalendar.com. SEPTEMBER Boy & Girl Scout Month September 2008 Reserve your Girl or Boy Scout group of 20 or more and receive the youth group rate of $2 per person. Offer and discount valid at AUGUST Howard County Fair Aug. 2-9, 2008, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Livestock shows, petting zoo, rides, games, entertainment, home-arts exhibits, horse and tractor pulls, talent show, antique car show, and much more. Contact 410-442-1022 or www.howardcountyfair.org. 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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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