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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.
JULY 2010
AUGUST 2010
SEPTEMBER 2010
OCTOBER 2010
DECEMBER 2010
APRIL 2011
JULY 2010
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Saturday Night at the Movies - G.I. Joe (PG13)
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
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Sunset Serenades Summer Concerts
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. While this event is free, a $3 parking donation is requested. This event is open to people of all ages. Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP in May for a schedule of performers (subject to change). Inclement weather number is 410-313-4452.
Centennial Park, South Entrance, 10000 Rt. 108, Ellicott City / 7 to 8:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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Traveling Bands Summer Concert Series
Join the Department of Recreation & Parks as they bring their travling Showmobile stage to a park near you! Grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring the family, have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer. Edy's/Drevery's Grand Ice Cream will sponsor free ice cream at each location. This event is free and open to people of all ages. Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP in May for a performance schedule. Inclement weather number is 410-313-4452.
Patapsco Female Institute, 3691 Sarahs Lane, Ellicott City / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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#2 Celebration and Sunset Serenades Summer Concerts
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman invites residents 2 celebrate Columbia/Ellicott City’s #2 ranking on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in America” 2010 list at the Sunset Serenade concert on Wednesday, July 28 in Centennial Park off Route 108, a mid-way point between the winning locations. The night will feature light-hearted fun, really cool giveaways (like Nestle-Dreyer’s ice cream) and a hot concert featuring soul, funk and pop by the Eric Scott Band. So bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic supper, rent a canoe or paddleboat, and enjoy a performance in the park. While this event is free, a $3 parking donation is requested. This event is open to people of all ages. Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP in May for a schedule of performers (subject to change). Inclement weather number is 410-313-4452.
Centennial Park, South Entrance, 10000 Rt. 108, Ellicott City / 7 to 8:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
AUGUST 2010
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Sunset Serenades Summer Concerts
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. While this event is free, a $3 parking donation is requested. This event is open to people of all ages. Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP in May for a schedule of performers (subject to change). Inclement weather number is 410-313-4452.
Centennial Park, South Entrance, 10000 Rt. 108, Ellicott City / 7 to 8:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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Traveling Bands Summer Concert Series
Join the Department of Recreation & Parks as they bring their travling Showmobile stage to a park near you! Grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring the family, have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer. Edy's/Drevery's Grand Ice Cream will sponsor free ice cream at each location. This event is free and open to people of all ages. Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP in May for a performance schedule. Inclement weather number is 410-313-4452.
Patapsco Female Institute, 3691 Sarahs Lane, Ellicott City / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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County Executive Ulman's Open Public Forum
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman invites residents to join him for his fourth annual public forum where residents will have an opportunity to ask him questions, make comments or offer suggestions on any topic they choose. Executive Ulman will be joined by County department heads for this important public dialogue. Residents who wish to speak will be asked to sign up before the event and limit their questions or comments to two minutes.
Hammond High School, Cafeteria, 8800 Guilford Road, Columbia / 7 pm / Contact: Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
10
Senior Day at the Fair
The Office on Aging is please to present “Senior Day” at this year’s Howard County Fair. Visit the Office on Aging in the Fairgrounds Activities Building to: learn about Healthy Aging programs, with information exhibits and demonstrations; meet Office on Aging staff and ask questions; and enjoy all day entertainment, giveaways, bingo, games and prizes. Admission is free all day for adults age 62 and older.
2210 Fairground Road, Activities Building, West Friendship / 10 am to 4 pm / Contact: Office on Aging, 410-313-6410
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Sunset Serenades Summer Concerts
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. While this event is free, a $3 parking donation is requested. This event is open to people of all ages. Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP in May for a schedule of performers (subject to change). Inclement weather number is 410-313-4452.
Centennial Park, South Entrance, 10000 Rt. 108, Ellicott City / 7 to 8:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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Sunset Serenades Summer Concerts
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. While this event is free, a $3 parking donation is requested. This event is open to people of all ages. Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP in May for a schedule of performers (subject to change). Inclement weather number is 410-313-4452.
Centennial Park, South Entrance, 10000 Rt. 108, Ellicott City / 7 to 8:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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Traveling Bands Summer Concert Series
Join the Department of Recreation & Parks as they bring their travling Showmobile stage to a park near you! Grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring the family, have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer. Edy's/Drevery's Grand Ice Cream will sponsor free ice cream at each location. This event is free and open to people of all ages. Call 410-313-7275 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP in May for a performance schedule. Inclement weather number is 410-313-4452.
Rockburn Branch Park, West Entrance, 5400 Landing Road, Ellicott City / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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Saturday Night at the Movies - Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
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
SEPTEMBER 2010
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Pooch's Pool Party
This unique canine-only swim will wrap up the "Dog Daze" of summer. Pooches and their pals (the human kind) are invited to paddle and play before the pool is closed for the season.
Roger Carter Center, 3676 Fels Lane, Ellicott City / Time: TBA / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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"Volunteer of Year" Ceremony
Join Howard County Executive Ken Ulman and the County Council as they host a ceremony and reception to honor nominees for the 2010 Howard County "Volunteer of the Year" awards program. Sponsored by Howard County Government and the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, this program recognizes individuals (youth and adults), groups or businesses that have demonstrated commitment and dedication to our community. Nomination forms can by found by visiting the County's homepage, www.howardcountymd.gov, and clicking on the link under the "What's New" section. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 27.
George Howard Bldg., Banneker Rm., 3430 Courthouse Dr., Ellicott City / 7:30 pm / Contact: Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
OCTOBER 2010
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The Great Snipe Hunt
Parents and kids, come gather round the campfire to feast on s'mores and make a craft while preparing for the Great Snipe Hunt. Take a wagon ride and hear a story about the infamous, hard-to-catch "Howard County Snipe," the largest of the snipe species. Then venture into the woods in search of this elusive creature. Bring a large brown paper bag and flashlight for this catch-and-release event. Sponosored in part by the Elkridge Adult Athletic Association. Event designed for ages 4-7 and their parents, however, older siblings are welcome.
Rockburn Branch Park, West Entrance, 5400 Landing Road, Ellicott City / Time: TBA / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
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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
DECEMBER 2010
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Holiday Mart
Join the Department of Recreation & Parks as they celebrate the 39th year of this popular craft event that features unique and unusual juried works presented by over 135 craftspersons.
Glenwood Community Center, 2700 Rt. 97, Cooksville / Time: TBA / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700
APRIL 2011
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GreenFest 2011
Stay tuned for more information or visit GreenFest online at www.hcgreenfest.org.
Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia / 10 am to 4 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Lindsay DeMarzo, 410-313-2350
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