Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wine in the Woods takes place Saturday and Sunday at Symphony Woods Park in Columbia.
Howard County's annual celebration of Maryland wine takes place this weekend. This year's event will include about 1,500 volunteers from wineries and the community, and an expected attendance of 25,000 people, according to Anna Hunter, the marketing director for Howard County Recreation and Parks. One of the new additions to this year's event is a cell phone app—available on both Droids and iPhones—that includes a map that shows where food vendors, artisans and wineries are located, as well as a schedule for the live music acts. You can download the app in the Droid or iPhone store by searching, "Wine in the Woods." Here's 10 things to know about this year's event: 1. Taster tickets are $35 if purchased in advance and $40 at the gate on …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The annual hot air ballon festival is scheduled for May 16 - 18 at Turf Valley.
The annual hot air balloon festival at Turf Valley floats off this year May 16 - 18 at Turf Valley and includes a two-night balloon festival as well as evening and early morning launches. The festival, which takes place May 16 and 17, starting at 4 p.m., includes family activities, crafts, retail stands and live entertainment. Guests are invited to walk-through an inflated hot air balloon, or float up into the sky on a tethered balloon. Balloon rides will be available for purchase. Ballons launch at 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Thursday and Friday as well as 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. At dusk, the nightly balloon glow takes place, in which pilots use lights to make their balloons glow. Parking is located at the Howard County Fairgrounds, with …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The church will have a life celebration and an ice cream social to remember the deaths of two of their employees.
It was one year ago, May 4, 2012, when a gunman walked into the offices at St. Peter's Episcopal Church and shot Pastor Mary Marguerite Kohn and the parish secretary Brenda Brewington. Brewington, 59, died at the church and Kohn, 62, died a short time later at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. The gunman, a homeless man who used the church's food pantry, was found in the woods nearby, killed by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. On Sunday, the church has invited the community to St. Peter's to celebrate the lives of Brewington and Kohn, as well as the life of the church, with an ice cream social at 2:30 p.m. and a celebration of life service at 5 p.m. "St. Peter's is alive and doing very well," said Rev. Tom Slawson, the …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
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. Howard County Historical Society: War of 1812 Bus Tour Iron Girl Half Marathon "Oklahoma!" presented by Stagelight Productions WOMENFEST...A Health & Wellness Event for Women AFCEA's 5K/Walk and Family 1-mile Fun Run Solomon's Lodge Pancake Breakfast Elkridge Auto Auctions K9-9K Walkathon & Run Tylers Vendor Craft show for a cure for American Diabetes Timeless Deceptions…
Friday, October 26, 2012
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Rent Mustang 5K Stampede & 1 Mile Walk Rotary fundraiser for Disaster Aid USA Kids Night Out: Monster Madness Bright Lights of Broadway Exhibit Reception: Art Maryland 2012 Ghost Walks in Historic Savage Mill Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City Richard III
Friday, September 21, 2012
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Where: Oakland Mills Village, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia When: Sun., Sept. 23, 2012, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Description: Locally-grown produce, baked goods, fruits of the season, flowers, transplants, organically grown produce and specialty items for sale. Pricing: Where: Clark's Elioak Farm, 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City When: Sat., Sept. 22, 2012, 8-9:30 a.m. Description: Families are invited to walk a 1.5 mile hayride path visiting stations along the way to learn about healthy living, farms, food, and more. Pricing: Free Where: 5610 Chamblis Drive, Clarksville When: Sat., Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Description: Spectators are invited to watch world-class equestrians race to hurdle obstacles. Proceeds from this …
Monday, September 10, 2012
This year marks the 11th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Police and fire officials from Howard County will be holding a "laying of the wreath" ceremony on Tuesday morning at Centennial Park as a rememberance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Alexandra Bresani, a spokesperson for the Howard County government, said the wreath laying would occur at 8:46 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Garden of Hope at Centennial Park. 8:46 a.m. is the time of the first plane crash into the World Trade Center. This is the eleventh year since the attacks that brought down the World Trade Center. Other memorial events will also take place at the following locations around the region: The White Marsh Volunteer fire department will hold a ceremony at the Perry Hall Library at 8:30 a.m. Harford County will …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Where/When: Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD, Friday, August 3, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Why to go: Experience the wonders of space in the comfort of Robinson Nature Center’s Nature Sphere, a digital planetarium and dome-style movie theater. Join us as we explore our universe-from planets, to constellations, to black holes. This program is for adults and children over the age of 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $6 and sell out fast. It is recommended you pre-register by calling 410-313-0400 to secure your seat. Pricing: $6.00 Where/When: Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD, Friday, August 3, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Saturday, August, 4, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Why to go: …
Friday, July 20, 2012
Here are some fun things to do around town with the family this weekend.
Where/When: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Ellicott City, MD 21043, Pre-show discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. / Pride and Prejudice starts at 8:00 p.m. Why to go: The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company ventures into the 19th century world of Jane Austen for this outdoor performance. Pre-show discussion with CSC’s Pride and Prejudice Dramaturg, Erin Bone Steele. Pricing: $15-$36 / Children 18 and under are free with paying adult Where/When: Columbia Association, 10221 Wincopin Cir Ste 100, Columbia, MD, Friday, July 20, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Why to go: The Columbia Association's Lakefront Summer Festival is sponsored by the Columbia Association and held on the lawn at the Columbia Town Center Lakefront off Little Patuxent Pkwy. No admission fee is …
Friday, June 8, 2012
Here are some fun things to do around town with the family this weekend.
Where/When: 9325 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD, Saturday, June 9, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Why to go: Lincoln College of Technology in Columbia, MD is hosting their Annual Car Show. There will be a DJ playing your favorite tunes from 10am-2pm, a live AutoCross course presented by the Corvette Club, a 50/50 raffle to benefit The Rising Hope Foundation, as well as delicious food, drinks and baked goods available for purchase from Lincoln Culinary Institute. A great event for all ages! Pricing: FREE Where/When: Howard County Library East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD, Saturday, June 9, 2012, 8:00 a.m. Why to go: Lace up your sneakers and bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the 5K and Family Fun Run …
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