Community Notes
COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE will present its first Singathon, February 11, 2012, a special event celebrating the chorus's 35 years of song in Howard County, at The Mall in Columbia. Free admission! Stop by for a while or stay for the afternoon. The chorus will perform include love songs for Valentine's Day, short classical pieces from the CPC repertoire, and some familiar tunes for audience participation. Individuals can show their support for CPC by making online contributions before, during, and after the event. Visit www.procantare.org for more information.
JACK AND THE BEANSTAL - THEATRE IV Feb. 2, 2012. This musical adaptation is a rollicking retelling of the classic fairy tale. Join our modern-day young hero as he uses his imagination to become the famous Jack from the book he is reading. As he spins the tale of trading the family cow for three magic beans, we watch the giant beanstalk grow and let our imaginations soar as our hero climbs through the clouds to meet an ill-tempered giant, find fabulous treasures and more adventures than you can shake a stalk at. Book and Lyrics by Douglas Jones Music by Ron Barnett Performances at 2:30 and 4:30 PM, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. Artists, programs and dates subject to change. Individual Prices: $10/person. Tickets: 410-997-2324. www.candlelightconcerts.org.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. GriefShare is a caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare will begin Wednesday, February 15, 7-9 pm at Chapelgate Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, 410-442-5800 or www.chapelgate.org.
THE CENTRAL MARYLAND GROUP (CMUG) for Windows personal computers will meet on the 3rd Wednesday, February 15th, at 7:30 PM in the East Columbia Library meeting room on Cradlerock Way in Columbia. Bring your computer questions and problems for help by other users. Free - all are welcome. For more information, call 301-774-0331 or go to our website, www.myCMUG.org.
SIMPSONVILLE'S POST Feb 16, 7-8pm, Cost is $8. Lee Preston will present the highlights and artifacts from the 10,000 year history of the Simpsonville area. Call 410-313-0400 for more information or to reserve your space.
A DAY NOT TO WASTE Feb 17, 9am-noon, Robinson Nature Center. Cost is $25. Drop off your child and we'll fill the morning with games, an interactive presentation and short hike to discover some of nature's recyclers. Snack and recycling goodies will provided. This program is for 6-9 yr olds. Pre-registration is required. Call 410-313-0400.
COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE will present "Remembrances," Sunday, March 18, 2012, 3pm, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City. The chorus and guest artists will perform works by Haydn, Debussy, Delius, Massenet, and Torelli. Tickets are $20; $18 (srs and students) in advance; $2 more at door. Visit www.procantare.org for more information.
DOWN AND DIRTY HALF-DAY ARCHAEOLOGY EXPLORATION Feb 18, 9:30am-noon. Cost is $30. Get introduced to the tools and techniques that archaeologists use. This program is for 8-12 yr olds. Pre-registration is required. Call 410-313-0400.
DIVORCE RECOVERY FOR TEENS is designed to encourage and empower teens to deal with their feelings, fears and emotions while experiencing the divorce of separation of their parents. It is for teens age 13-18 hosted at Chapelgate Church beginning February 20 for 10 weeks, from 7-9 pm. It is designed to encourage and empower teens to deal with their feelings, fears and emotions while experiencing the divorce of separation of their parents. Chapelgate Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, www.chapelgate.org/rebuilders or 410-442-5800, ext. 165.
MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will be hosting a "Shrove Tuesday" Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 21st from 5pm - 7pm. We will be serving pancakes, sausages, and fruit toppings. Suggested donations are Adults $5.00, Children ages 3- 8 $3.00, Children age 2 and under Free. Dinner will be in the church fellowship hall, located at 12430 Scaggsville Road Highland, MD 20777, http://mtzionhighland.com. Following the pancake dinner at 7pm will be the start of our new small group study, "24 Hours that Changed the World". Please contact Elizabeth Blough for more information EBlough@comcast.net.
THE UNIVERSE THROUGH LITTLE EYES PLANETARIUM SHOW Feb 11 & 25th, 10-10:30am, Robinson's Nature Center "NatureSphere". This show is geared towards 3-5 yr olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $3 with daily or annual pass. Call 410-313-0400 for more information or to reserve your seat.
HC DRUG FREE PROGRAM What's Happening Now? A Parents Guide to Substances Their Teens May Be Using. Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7:00 PM, Lime Kiln Middle School Cafeteria. This program will provide information to parents so that they can help their children make good choices. Substances such as inhalants, medicines, alcohol, bath salts, marijuana, K2, and Spice will be discussed. For parents of students in 4th grade or older. Co-sponsored by the Lime Kiln Middle School PTA and HC DrugFree.
HUGE INDOOR FLEA MARKET Sat, March 3rd 8am-2pm, benefitting MRHS Music Foundation, Marriotts Ridge High School Cafeteria and Commons Area, 12100 Woodford Drive and Rt. 99, Marriottsville, MD. No early birds. Cash only. Call 410-531-5799 for more information.
MEN'S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by Gilchrist Hospice Care - Howard County location, located at 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, March 10, from 10am-noon. Sessions are free but pre-registration is required. This is an on-going monthly group. For additional information and reservations call Gilchrist Hospice Care's Howard County Office at 443-539-4086 or email GHC_bereavement@gilchristhospice.org.
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 13TH ANNUAL GOURMET CHINESE BUFFET sponsored by the HCC Educational Foundation on March 12, 5-8pm at the Hunan Manor Restaurant, 7091 Deepage Drive in Columbia. Tickets are $45/person and the Silas Craft Collegians Endowment receive 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales to the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Development Office at Howard Community College 443-518-1970 or visit www.howardcc.edu/specialevents.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP HELPS ADULTS WITH PARENTAL LOSS sponsored by Gilchrist Hospice Care of Howard County, located at 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433. For adults who have recently experienced the death of one or both parents & would like help working through their grief. This group will meet Feb 7-March 13, 6:30-8:00pm. This service is provided free of charge, however, pre-registration is required. For more information and reservations call Gilchrist Hospice Care of Howard County at 443-539-4086.
WIDOWED PERSONS/LIFE PARTNER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for all ages. Sponsored by Gilchrist Hospice Care- Howard County Office, located at 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433 will meet Feb 16-March 22, 6:30-8pm. Sessions are free but pre-registration is required. For additional information and reservations call Gilchrist Hospice Care's Howard County Office at 443-539-4086.
SMALL MIRACLES CAT RESCUE now offers low cost spay/neuter plus vaccinations for both cats and dogs. Surgery is typically done on Tuesday or Wednesday and an appointment is required. Call Moira at 410-274-3530 for an appointment or more information. Stop the cycle of unwanted animals.
HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY CALL TO ARTISTS! For our Third Annual Art and the Art of Stewardship: All Things Round in appreciation of the 15th Anniversary of The Visionary Art Museum. The Howard County Conservancy will host its Third Annual Juried Art Show and Auction, "THE ART OF STEWARDSHIP -"All Things Round" March 10-April 19, 2012. A loving, wide Call to Artists for the strongest expressions of stewardship of our Earth working in 2 dimensional art/photography and outdoor sculpture; focusing on the infinite variety of how nature expresses it's wonderful, spherical characteristics. Open to all original art & photography media including outdoor sculpture, from traditional to contemporary work, using a variety of techniques and imaginative interpretations. Be inspired! www.avam.org Works will be judged on their heartfelt expression of nature's ever-present rOundness and how it both affects and inspires both nature and humankind. All work will be judged for acceptance and for awards by Rebecca Hoffberger , Founder & Director of the American Visionary Art Museum, Greg Mort, internationally acclaimed artist, & Anne Raver, New York Times contributor. For further information and entry form call 410-465-8877 or visit www.hcconservancy.org.
Carroll County Notes
WINTER DANCE Saturday February 4, 2012, 8 PM - 12 Midnight. Sponsored by the Union Bridge Fire Co, 8 West Locust Street, Union Bridge, Md. Music by Half Serious. Beer, Set-ups, Chips, Pretzels and BYOB. Must be 21 to attend. $15.00 per person & $25 per couple. For Tickets & Info call: 410-775-7780. If snow emergency plan is in effect event will be cancelled.
VALENTINE'S DANCE sponsored by Winfield Ladies Aux, Feb 11, 201, 8pm-12am at the Winfield fire Hall. DJ, variety of music, hot & cold hors d'eouvers, raffles/door prizes, sets ups only supplies, BYOB/BYOBeer. $30 couples, $15 single. For more info or tickets contact Becky at 410-215-4694.
MONTHLY PUBLIC BREAKFAST 8 West Locust St, Union Bridge MD, Union Bridge Fire Co, Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7AM to 12 Noon. Adults $7.00 - Children 6-12 $3.50 - under 6 "Free". All you can eat - Pancakes, French toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Sausage Gravy, Hominy, Puddin, Potatoes, Biscuits, Muffins, Fruit, Orange Juice, Tea & Coffee. If snow emergency plan is in effect event will be cancelled.
MONTHLY $ BINGO Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Union Bridge Fire Co, 8 Locust St, Union Bridge, Md, Second Monday of Every Month, February 13, Doors open at 5:30 PM Games Begin at 7:00 PM. 5 Early bird games, 20 Regular Games, 3 Specials, 2 Split the Pots, Jackpot! Jar & Pull tab tickets. Food will be available for purchase. Any questions Call 410-775-7891. If snow emergency plan is in effect event will be cancelled.
25TH ANNUAL FISHERMAN'S FLEA MARKET Feb 25th 8am-1pm. Gamber fire hall 3838 Niner RD Finksburg MD. Central Maryland Bassmasters.
ALL U CAN EAT HOME COOKED COUNTRY STYLE BREAKFAST at the New Windsor Station, 101 High Street, on the following dates: Feb 5, March 4, April 1, 7am-noon, adults $7, children $3.50.
Montgomery County Notes
CREATIVITY, LONGEVITY AND BRAIN HEALTH" COMMUNITY SEMINAR Wednesday, February 15, at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 18131 Slade School Road on the Sandy Spring campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village. This FREE Living Well Seminar will be presented by Michael Patterson, a brain health educator and board member of the National Center for Creative Aging. He will discuss the creative brain and why engagement in creative activities can help ward off dementia and cognitive decline. "Everyone is born with the ability to be creative and can improve creativity throughout life," he explains. The seminar begins at 7 p.m. and will be preceded by a complimentary light supper at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP by February 13 to Toni Davis, 301-924-2811, option 3, or tdavis@bgf.org.
HOSPICE CARING, INC. is honored to have been chosen as the Hexagon revue charity beneficiary for its 2012 season performances of "I Get No Kick From Campaign!". Hexagon is "Washington's only original political satirical musical comedy review." Hospice Caring's benefit fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 11, at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring. The event will include a 2:30 p.m. matinee performance, followed by a reception catered by Chartwells, a silent auction, and music. You won't want to miss it! Tickets are only $175. To order tickets, become a sponsor, or donate auction items, please call Hospice Caring at 301-869-HOPE (4673), or go to www.hospicecaring.org.
HOSPICE CARING, INC. Hospice Caring, Inc. has been providing practical and emotional support to adults and children facing life-limiting illness and grief, at no charge. We have opportunities for those who would like to become a caregiver and share in someone‰s end-of-life journey, or to facilitate adult or children‰s grief groups. Our next caregiver volunteer training program is March 13, 14, & 15 from 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. at HCI‰s office, The Cottage, in Bohrer Park, Gaithersburg. Call Penny Gladhill at Hospice Caring at 301-869-4673 to register.
Frederick County Notes
MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE Frederick County Society of Model Engineers, Jan 8th thru Feb 5, 2012, 1-4pm. Special Dates have been added, 2011 Children's Weekend, Dec 10 & 11. 423 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.
SOUP & SANDWICH CARRY OUT Woodsboro Lutheran Church, 101 S. Main St. Feb. 17, Pick up 11 - 6 pm. Soups: beef veg, chicken corn, bean. Quart $5; pint $2.75. Chicken salad $2.75. Country ham $3.50. Bake table available. Orders by Feb. 14. Call 301-271-3309.
THE TRAINS OF CHRISTMAS 22ND ANNIVERSARY presented by The Visions, Sounds & Snows of Christmas, Past & Present. Fri, Sat & Sun 1-5pm thru Feb 26, 2012 at the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 South Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, Maryland. Admission $4 adults, $.50 children 12 & younger. Call 301-739-4665 for more information.
GUN RAFFLE at the Woodsboro Activities Complex, 10307 Coppermine Road on March 24, For informtation and/or tickets call 301-305-2727.
AACA SMR 42ND ANNUAL ANTIQUE AUTO PARTS MEET March 23rd & 24th, 2012 - (set-up 1:00pm on Thursday 22nd). Gate opens at 6am. Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick, MD 21701. contact: Robert Clubb 301-831-0300, smraaca@aol.com, Fax 301-831-5144.
FREE BATON TWIRLING CLASSES!! A completely free baton twirling course is being offered for those interested in trying the sport with no costs whatsoever! Batons are loaned free of charge for classtime! Call 301-845-0074.
KIDS CLOSET CONNECTION is a semi-annual used Kid's Clothing Sale in Frederick Co., MD @ the fairgrounds. Looking for consignors. Consignors earn 70%. Our sale has the friendliest people with the friendlist prices. May 4th-6th. www.kidscloset.biz. Call 301-846-7918.
General Notes
THE GREAT SCALE MODEL TRAIN SHOW Feb 4-5, 2012, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, Sat 9am-4pm & Sun 10am-4pm. Saturday admission: $9, kids under 15 free, family $18, good for both days! Sunday admission: $8, under 15 free, family $15. For more information contact Howard Zane 410-730-1036 or on the web at www.gsmts.com or email: hzane1@comcast.net.