2011 LITTLE SHOOTS: SPIDER SAFARI Wednesday Nov 16th, for children ages 2-4 years old and includes lots of movement. Call 410-461-5005 to register. All programs take place at the Nature Center in the Hilton area of the park. Fee is per participating child .

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS In past years, the holiday season may have been a time of great anticipation and excitement ... but this year, the prospect of facing the holidays without your loved one may cause anxiety and dread. You are not alone. Join us on Wednesday, November 16, at 7 pm at Chapelgate Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Ellicott City. We are here to provide support, encouragement and advice to help you survive the holidays. www.chapelgate.org or 410-442-5800.

SIXTY PLUS WILLS/LEGAL SCREENING On Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 1:00-4:00 pm, Attorney Ronald Spahn will be at The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, 21044, for the 60 Plus Wills and Legal Screening Program. Services include simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. The program is open to Howard County residents over age 60. Cost of document preparation depends on individual or coupleÕs income. This program is available the third Wednesday of every month. It is sponsored by the Howard County Department of Citizen Services, Office on Aging. An appointment is required. Please note that because of the demand for services, appointments often must be scheduled one or more months in advance. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 410-313-7213.

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 thru Nov 17, 2011, 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.

ST. ANDREW'S COMMUNITY FEAST is Thursday, Nov 17, from 6-8pm at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 2892 Rt. 97 in Glenwood, MD between the post office and Union Chapel Road. Dine-in or carry-out. Cost is $9 per person or $30 max per family. For menu call Lynne Quinn at 410-442-5445. Proceeds go to charity!

CHRISTMAS MARKET Calvary Lutheran Church, Christmas Market, November 18th 11am-8pm. There will be local vendors with Christmas gift items, baked goods, jams and jellies, cheese balls, and more. Lunch will be served. Crabcake dinners at 4pm. Call 410-489-5280 for vendor information. 16151 Old Frederick Road, Mount Airy.

BULL & OYSTER ROAST COMMUNITY FUND RAISER sponsored by St Alphonsus Rodriguez Knights of Columbus Council 13294, Saturday November 19th. $45. Call for details and full menu. Ed 410 313-8808.

BAZAAR OF THE CHURCHES Saturday Nov 19th at the Lisbon Fire Hall (Route 94). Crafts, collectibles, candy, jellies, gift items, cheese balls entertainment books, silent auction and more, Lunch served by the Lisbon ladies Auxilliary. 410-489-5887.

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH will be participating in the Community of Churches Bazaar on Nov 19, 9am-2pm at the Lisbon Fire Hall. Baked goods, Sweets, Gourmet to Go and more. 2012 Entertainment Books will also be available. Raffles tickets will be sold for a 50/50, a Basket of Cheer and a homemade blue & white afghan. You do not have to present to win. The drawing will be on Nov 20th at the church.

ANNUAL BAKE SALE AND CRAFT FAIR CDA Court Howard No. 1882 will be holding its annual Bake Sale and Craft Fair on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Church of the Resurrection Hall, Ellicott City from 8:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. Craft tables are still available for rent at $20 each. Handcrafted items may also be brought in on consignment. For more information and an application, please contact Evelyn Ziegler at 410-465-3587 or zieglers@comcast.net.

SIXTY PLUS WILLS/LEGAL SCREENING On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 from 1:00-4:00 pm, Attorney Anthony Doyle will be at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City 21042, for the 60 Plus Wills and Legal Screening Program. Services include simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. The program is open to Howard County residents over age 60. Cost of document preparation depends on individual or coupleÕs income. This program is available on the fourth Wednesday of every month except December, when the program is not offered. It sponsored by the Howard County Department of Citizen Services, Office on Aging. An appointment is required. Please note that because of the demand for services, appointments often must be scheduled one or more months in advance. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 410-313-1400.

2ND ANNUAL STEVEN DANKOS FOUNDATION 5K TURKEY TROT at Centennial Park on November 26th from 10am-2pm. Visit www.sdf55.org for more information or call. Deadline is November 17th.

2011 NATURE SPROUTS: OWLS - SILENT HUNTER Tuesday Nov 29th, for children ages 4-5 years old with a little more advanced ideas and explanations. Call 410-461-5005 to register. All programs take place at the Nature Center in the Hilton area of the park. Fee is per participating child.

CAT RESCUE IN ELLICOTT CITY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS If you love cats, have a few hours to spare each week and wish to make a difference in some animals' lives, we need you. Small Miracles Cat Rescue at 10236A Baltimore National Pike is a NO KILL, non profit shelter. We need people to help pitch in with cleaning and feeding at the shelter, as well as a morning or evening at either the Columbia or Ellicott City Petco. Even one to two hours per week would help. We also could use a few people who would like to help with the adoption process. If interested, please call Moira at 410-274-3530.

SMALL MIRACLES CAT RESCUE at 10236 Balto National Pike, Ellicott City, has a large number of kittens and cats available for immediate adoption. Open every day, No kill shelter, http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MD257.html for hours.

BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICK Saturday, 12/3 from 9:00am -11:30am. St. Andrew's Episcopal, 2892 Route 97, Glenwood, MD. Everyone is invited. $7 (adults) and $5 (kids 10 & under). Bring your camera. Activities for kids. Call 410-442-5445 for more information.

CRAFTERS/VENDORS WANTED for our annual "A White Rock Christmas Bazzar" on December 3. For more information 410-781-0027 or rj-hudson@hotmail.com.

VENDORS WANTED ST. ANDREWS CHURCH Tables for gift or craft sales are available for Breakfast with Santa event on Dec 3, 2011, 9-11:30am. $25/table. Call Lynne 410-442-5445 to reserve a table. St. Andrews is located at 2892 Rt. 97 in Glenwood.

39TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MART CRAFT SHOW Dec 3, 2011, at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, 2400 Rt 97, Cooksville, MD. Gifts and merchandise created by 140 juried artisans. Door prizes and a children's corner. Call 410-313-4840 or Linda Bell 410-313-4831 or email lrbell@howardcountymd.gov for more information.

COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE will present its annual holiday performance of Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 7:30 pm, at the Jim Rouse Theatre, 5460Trumpeter Road, Columbia 21044. The chorus under the direction of Frances Motyca Dawson will be joined by guest soloists Amy Van Roekel, MaryAnn McCormick, Charles Reid, and Lester Lynch, and accompanied by orchestra. A free pre-concert lecture will begin at 6:30. Tickets are $23 and $20 (students and sr citizens) in advance; $2 more at the door. Group rates are available. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.procantare.org.

2011 LITTLE SHOOTS: GETTING READY FOR WINTER Wednesday Dec 7th, for children ages 2-4 years old and includes lots of movement. Call 410-461-5005 to register. All programs take place at the Nature Center in the Hilton area of the park. Fee is per participating child .

1ST ANNUAL LISBON OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS HORSE PARADE Dec 10th, 11am. Prizes awarded for 10 categories. Parade begins at Rt. 144 & Daisy Rd, west to circle in Lisbon & back to Daisy Rd, (1.9 mi). For more information: www.LisbonHorseParade.com or call Elisha 301-674-3187 or Lem 410-916-5037.

COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE CHAMBER SINGERS will present "A Christmas Noel" featuring holiday music from the Renaissance to the present, Sunday, December 11, 2011, 3:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road at Dobbin Lane in Columbia. The church has excellent acoustics and provides a perfect setting for the annual concert by the 28-member Chamber Singers. Tickets are $15 and $13 (students and sr citizens) in advance; $2 more at the door. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.procantare.org.

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 Nov 14 thru Dec 19, 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.

AARP DRIVING SAFETY COURSE In one four hour course, students over 50 learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. They also learn how to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Costs $12 for AARP Members, $14 for others. By taking this course, you may be eligible for an insurance discount. Classes will be held at the Howard County Hospital's Wellness Center on the second Thursday of each month in 2011, from 12:00 to 4:00. To preregister for a class there, call 410-740-7601. For information on other classes, call Call AARP at 1-888-227-7669, or go to www.aarp.org/drive for locations, dates, and times. To register for a class, call the location at which the course is being given.

HIV SUPPORT GROUPS For those infected or affected by HIV. Women's Group every third Friday 11am-1pm and Men & Women's Group every first Thursday 6pm-7pm. Howard County Health Department, 7180 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia 21046. For information call Neema 410-313-6267.

POPLAR SPRINGS UMC THRIFT SHOP has gently used clothing and kitchen supplies available. Located at 119 Watersville Road the shop is open Thurs and Friday from 1-3 PM and Saturdays from 10-12 noon. Bag Sale the last full weekend of each month plus seasonal sales. Call 410-489-6258 for more information.

GUMC FOOD PANTRY NOW OPEN! Every 3rd Saturday 9-10am. Offering groceries to those in need. Glenelg United Methodist Church 13900 Burntwoods Rd, Glenelg. For info call 410-489-7260 or email glenelgumcpantry@gmail.com.