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SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
FYI...
Events listed here are sponsored by the Howard County Government agencies.
This listing is provided by the Office of Public Information.
FEBRUARY 2010
MARCH 2010
APRIL 2010
MAY 2010
JUNE 2010
OCTOBER 2010
FEBRUARY 2010
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Saturday Night at the Movies - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Join the Glenwood Community Center for an evening filled with drama, excitement and action. The movie will be shown in the Glenwood Community Center's comfy movie lounge. Movie tickets are $2 each and includes popcorn and a drink. Pre-registration is preferred. For ages 5 years and older. For more information, call 410-313-4840.
Glenwood Community Center, 2700 Rt. 97, Cooksville / 7 to 9 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
20
Howard County Housing 3-Part Series on Surviving the Recession
Session #2 - Savings: Making a Little Into Much
Each series will present a keynote speaker, special guests and Howard County Housing staff will be on hand to answer any questions. Session #2 focues on saving being a key component of one's financial strategy. Having a plan to build your nest egg is essential to your savings success. Learn how to start today. While these workshops are free, seating is limited and reservations are required; to make your reservation call (410) 313-3441. For more information on the series, to learn about homeownership opportunities in Howard County and the upcoming Housing Fair, contact Howard County Housing at (410) 313-6320 or visit them online at www.ComeHometoHowardCounty.org.
Oakland Mills Village Center, The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia / 9 am to 12 pm / Contact: Howard County Housing, 410-313-6320
MARCH 2010
14
Lucky Leprechaun Hunt
Drop by the Glenwood Community Center and hunt for special gold coins, and win candy and prizes. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 3 to 12 years old. $3 per child for Center members and $5 per child for non-members. For more information, call 410-313-4840.
Glenwood Community Center, 2700 Rt. 97, Cooksville / 2 to 3 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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Howard County Housing 3-Part Series on Surviving the Recession
Session #3 - Homeownership: Securing Your Most Valuable Asset
Each series will present a keynote speaker, special guests and Howard County Housing staff will be on hand to answer any questions. Session #3 focues on buying a home is one of the most significant investments that you will make in your lifetime. Learn about buying a home and heading off foreclosure. While these workshops are free, seating is limited and reservations are required; to make your reservation call (410) 313-3441. For more information on the series, to learn about homeownership opportunities in Howard County and the upcoming Housing Fair, contact Howard County Housing at (410) 313-6320 or visit them online at www.ComeHometoHowardCounty.org.
Oakland Mills Village Center, The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia / 9 am to 12 pm / Contact: Howard County Housing, 410-313-6320
Saturday Night at the Movies - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Join the Glenwood Community Center for an evening filled with drama, excitement and action. The movie will be shown in the Glenwood Community Center's comfy movie lounge. Movie tickets are $2 each and includes popcorn and a drink. Pre-registration is preferred. For ages 5 years and older. For more information, call 410-313-4840.
Glenwood Community Center, 2700 Rt. 97, Cooksville / 7 to 9 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
APRIL 2010
10
Come Home to Howard County Housing Fair
Join Howard County Executive Ken Ulman and the Department of Housing for the 4th Annual Come Home to Howard County Housing Fair, a celebration of the many benefits of living in Howard County. For more information visit www.howardcountymd.gov/DH/DH_CHTHC.htm
Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Rd., Columbia / 10 am to 2 pm / Contact: Dept. of Housing & Community Development, 410-313-6320
Gospel Extravaganza
Wilde Lake High School, James Rouse Theatre, 5460 Trumpeter Rd., Columbia / 6 pm / Contact: Office on Aging, 410-313-6410
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GreenFest 2010
Stay tuned for more information or visit GreenFest online at www.howardcountymd.gov/OES/GreenFest.htm.
Howard Community College, Burrill Galleria, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia / 10 am to 4 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Lindsay (Leiterman) DeMarzo, 410-313-2350
8th Annual Children’s Discovery Fair
In honor of April being Howard County’s Month of the Young Child, residents are encouraged to stop by and check out the 8th Annual Children’s Discovery Fair, a celebration for young children ages 3 to 5 years of age and their families. Sponsored by Howard County’s Office of Children’s Services, Howard County Early Childhood and Child Care Coalition, Howard County Library and Maryland Family Magazine, this year’s theme is “My Feelings, My Friends, My Family.” The Fair will feature for free hand-on activities relating to school readiness including interactive games, songs, crafts and stories. Admission is free; however, attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank. For more information, please call the Howard County Office of Children’s Services at 410-313-1940 or Howard County Library at 410-313-7750.
East Columbia Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way / 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Contact: Office of Children’s Services, 410-313-1940
MAY 2010
10
Commission on Aging's Recognition Award Ceremony
Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia / 7 to 9 pm / Contact: Office on Aging, 410-313-6410
15-16
18th Annual Wine in the Woods
Stay tuned fore more information or visit the Wine in the Woods website at www.wineinthewoods.com. The event is rain or shine.
Symphony Woods, 5950 Symphony Woods Rd., Columbia / 12 to 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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Older Americans Luncheon
Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarskville / 10:30 am to 1 pm / Contact: Office on Aging, 410-313-6410
JUNE 2010
16
WomenFest
A wellness event for women, WomenFest is an interactive day that focuses on health, wellness, fashion and beauty, and is designed to inspire women to live more balanced, healthier and fuller lives. Admission is free.
Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville / 10 am to 2 pm / Contact: Office on Aging, 410-313-6410
OCTOBER 2010
15
50+EXPO
Stay tuned for more information or visit the 50+EXPO website at www.howardcountymd.gov/OA/50+expo.htm.
Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Rd., Columbia / 9 am to 4 pm / Contact: Office on Aging, 410-313-6410
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