Crab Throwdown, Wellness Fair, Paint It! and More in Howard County this Weekend

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page.

Family Health and Wellness Fair

·      Where:  Howard County General  hospital parking lot at 5755 Cedar Lane in Columbia

·      When:  Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. 

·      Description:  As part of Howard County General Hospital’s 40th anniversary celebration, the hospital will hold a free Family Health and Wellness Fair.  Health screenings at the fair will cover vision, glaucoma, asthma, skin cancer, hypertension, diabetes and joints among other screenings.

·      Cost:  Free

Crabtown Throwdown

·      Where:  Strawberry Fields, 821 Frederick Rd. Catonsville

·      When:  Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.

·      Description:  Beer, local food, live music, new Belgium beer, raffles, silent auction and more.

·      Cost:  Free

Murder Mystery with a Twist

·      Where:  Terrapin Adventures

·      When:  Saturday, July 13, 7 p.m.

·      Description:  Participants will have to zip, swing, and 
climb to find the answers that will help solve this clue-based mystery.

·      Cost: $65

Bike Day at REI

·      Where:  REI Columbia, 6100 Dobbin Road, Columbia

·      When:  Sunday, July 14, 1 p.m.

·      Description:  Bike lovers are invited to join Maryland State Parks Park Quest 2013 Quest Star Sponsors REI and Diamondback Bikes at REI Columbia for a free class on bicycling basics, test-riding bikes and a chance to win a bike (no purchase required.

·      Cost: Free

Paint It! Ellicott City

·      Where:  8267 Main Street, Ellicott City

·      When:  Thursday, July 11 – Monday, July 15

·      Description:  Artists from around the region will take to the streets of Historic Ellicott City beginning July 12 to participate in the plein air paint-out event, Paint It.

·      Cost: Free

Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City Ghost Tour

·      Where:  8267 Main Street, Ellicott City

·      When:  Friday, July 12, 8:30 p.m.

·      Description:  Part 1 and part 2 (they don't need to be taken consecutively) relating the most recent eye-witness accounts of paranormal activity in the historic district.

·      Cost:  $13 Adults, $11 Children (12 & under) & seniors (65+) and Active Military Personnel & their Families. Not recommended for children under 6 years old. 

"Triple Divide," a documentary about fracking

·      Where:   Miller branch, Howard County Library, 9421 Frederick Rd Ellicott City

·      When:  Sunday, July 14, 1:30

·      Description:  Triple Divide, a powerful documentary, will be shown.  Triple Divide reveals the failure of government and industry to protect Pennsylvania residents from the harmful effects of fracking in an area that feeds three major watersheds. 

·      Cost: Free

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Check back next week for more upcoming weekend events.