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Family Fun this Weekend in Howard County and Beyond

Here are some fun things to do around town with the family this weekend.

Where/When:  3655 Church Road, Ellicott City, Saturday, July 14, all day.

Why go: Join Chesapeake Shakespeare Company for an exciting, outdoor theatrical event that’s fun for the whole family, a timeless love story under the stars in the picturesque ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park.

Pricing: $36 - Buy tickets online

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Where/When:   Brunswick Bowling Center, 7100 Carved Stone, Columbia, MD, Saturday, July 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.

Why go:  Come to our event on Saturday, July 14 at Brunswick Bowling in Columbia to raise money for the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Chronic Fatigue Clinic. The event will feature bowling from 1-3 PM and a silent auction from 1-4.

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Pricing: $20.00

Where/When:   Columbia Association, 10221 Wincopin Cir Ste 100, Columbia, MD, Friday, July 13, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

Why go:  Every Friday there will be free dance instruction with music will be held under the People Tree at Town Center Lakefront, from 6:30-8pm. When the dance session ends — the movie begins!

Movies begin at dusk (about 8:30 pm). All films are rated (G) unless otherwise noted.

No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Pricing: $59.95 per person.

Where/When:   1520 Crownsville Rd, Crownsville, MD, Saturday, July 14, 2012, 11:00 a.m.

Why go:  Event Director Eddie McGowan announced the 2nd Annual 2012 Annapolis Irish Festival will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Gates will open at 11am. The 2011 Inaugural Irish Festival was a huge success, surpassing all expectations. Over 10,000 people from Maryland and as far away as Kansas and Scotland, enjoyed a bit of the Emerald Isle right here in Annapolis.

Pricing: $15.00

Where/When:   Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763, Sunday, July 15, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

Why go:  Spend two hours taking the Terrapin Challenge. Then reward yourself with a mouth-watering choice of six entrees paired with hearty samples of six different Rams Head Tavern Beers or wine.

Pricing: $69.95 plus tax

Where/When:   12430 Scaggsville Rd, Highland, MD, Saturday, July 14, 2012, 3:00 pm

Why go:  Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is Celebrating 150 Years with a Carnival.

There will be: Pony Rides · Petting Zoo · Midway Games · Crafts · Moon-Bounces · Face Painting · Food · Bake Table · clowns ·and More.

Live Music Featuring: The Sweet Adeline’s, The Sons of the Severn and Dreamboat Armada (Winner of Baltimore’s Hard Rock Café Battle of the Bands).

There will be fun for the whole family!

Pricing: FREE

Where/When:   Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763, Thursday, July 19, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

Why go:  Howl at the Moon! Join us for some night time fun as we navigate the high ropes challenge course, zip line and giant swing for a couple hours under the stars and moon. The adventure center has a much different feel at night so come on out for some scary heart pounding fun. Afterward join us for some appetizers and drinks in our party room.

Pricing: $59.95 per person.

Where/When:   Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main Street, Laurel, MD, Friday, July 13, 2012, 8:00 p.m.

Why go:  The story of young love and feuding families, this famous story will be full of action and music.

Pricing: $15.00

Where/When:   10475 State Route 108, Columbia, MD, Saturday, July 14, 2012, 11:00 a.m.

Why go:  Come check out a FREE landscaping design seminar.

Must call or email to register.

Phone: 410-772-8302

Email:  gorjondo@­att.­net

Pricing: FREE

Where/When:  Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, 6275 Old Washington Rd., Friday, July 13, 2012, 7:15 pm

Why go:  Come Out and Win!

Bingo Packages:

These BINGO Packages include:  Admission and 2 books (6 cards) of 5 Specials and 1 Jackpot 6 Card Package - $10 9 Card Package $12.

These BINGO Packages include:  Admission and 4 books (12 cards) of 5 Special and 1 Jackpot 12 Card Package - $17 15 Card Package - $19 18 Card Package - $20

These BINGO Package include: Admission and 5 books (15 cards) of 5 Specials and 1 Jackpot 24 Card Package - $26 30 Card Package - $30.

Additional books of 5 Specials: 1 book (3 cards)-$4 2 books (6 cards)-$8 3 books (9 cards) $12"Pot-of-Gold" - $1 Jackpot (3 cards) - $1 Early Birds (3 cards of game) - $2

Pricing: $10.00

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