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Think Pink, Dine Pink
April 2008

Visit the following participating restaurants in April and choose a "Pink Plate" special from the menu to help raise money for Blossoms of Hope! AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar in Columbia, Alexandra's at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Belmont Conference Center in Elkridge, Jordan's Steakhouse in Historic Ellicott City, Kelsey's Restaurant in Ellicott City, Rams Head Tavern in Savage Mill, Tersiguel's in Historic Ellicott City, The Crab Shanty in Ellicott City and Waterside in the Columbia Sheraton. 410-313-1900, www.blossomsofhope.com

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Bad Dates
Through April 20, 2008

Come walk a mile in Haley Walker's shoes, all 600 pairs. The displaced Texan waitress struggles to reenter the dating scene after years of devoting all her time to her child and her career. A terrible string of dates and the Romanian Mafia all get in the way of finding Mr. Right. New Mainstage at the Olney Theatre Center; 301-924-3400; www.olneytheatre.org

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Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
April 1 - May 31, 2008

All B&O members will receive free admission during April and May 2008 at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. 410-752-2490, www.borail.org

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Thrifty Tuesday
April 1, 2008

All aboard! The B&O offers half price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, B&O - Baltimore Station, 410-752-2490, www.borail.org

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All aboard! Train Ride Season Begins
April 2, 2008

Train rides begin for the season at the B&O - Baltimore Station. 410-752-2490, www.borail.org

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Swing Dance Lessons
April 2 - May 7, 2008

Hey Daddy-o...don't be square...get your zoot suit out and ready to wear...tell your kitten to grab those patent susie q's, its time you cats put on your dancing shoes. Learning the East coast swing is what it's all about...dig that swanky music as you jump, jive, and shout. 6 week class for couples, Wednesdays 7:30 til 8:30 pm, $150 per couple, The Pearl Modern Spa, 301-776-6948, www.thepearlspa.com

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Toddler Time at the B&O - Baltimore Station
April 2, 2008

Visit the museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5. 10:30 am, 410-752-2490, www.borail.org

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Clark's Elioak Farm
Spring 2008 Schedule of Weekend Events

Open Apr 1 thru Nov 2, 2008 - Tuesday thru Sunday, 10am to 4pm
(Also open Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day)their pages

April 5-6, 2008  SPRING OPENING WEEKEND!  Come see our new animals and visit your old friends at the petting farm.  Goats, sheep, calves, chicks, piglets, bunnies, ducklings, donkey, turkeys, ponies and horses. 

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Cherrybration Lantern Workshop
April 4, 2008

Create a beautiful lantern luminary for Cherrybration at a FREE community workshop! Call 410-313-1900 to reserve your spot today, seating is limited! Glenwood Library, 2:30pm til 4:30pm, www.blossomsofhope.com

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Pacifica String Quartet
April 5, 2008

Virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and daring repertory choices define this accomplished quartet. 7:30 pm; Wilde Lake Interfaith Center; 443-367-3123; www.candlelightconcerts.org

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Domestic Violence Center Hope Bowl
April 5, 2008

Join the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County at Brunswick Lanes in Columbia, MD for our 2nd Annual Bowl-a-thon. All proceeds from this event will benefit the DVC and the night promises to be a fun event for the entire family. For further information about this event and other DVC events please visit www.dvcenter.org

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Project Clean Stream

April 5, 2008 The Friends of Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway Saturday, April 5 – 9 am – 12 pm RAIN OR SHINE - PROJECT CLEAN STREAM Large volunteer event for various stream clean ups throughout Patapsco Valley area: Catonsville, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Halethorpe, Oella and UMBC campus For meeting locations, call 410-480-0824 or e-mail patapscofriend@comcast.net.

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Classical Concert 3 - Embracing The Millions
April 5, 2008

A Community Arts Project. Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake High School; 7:30 pm; 410-465-8777; www.columbiaorchestra.org

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Daffodil Days
April 5 & 6, 2008

Features the dedication of the A.J. Downing Memorial Woodland Theatre, plant symposia, tours of the gardens, and the sale of native plants. 10AM to 3PM; Whipps Cemetary Gardens; 410-465-6721

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Santana with Derek Trucks Band
April 6, 2008

Pavilion tickets are $75.50 and $55.50, lawn tickets are $35.50, gates open at 5:30 pm, tickets go on sale Friday, January 18 at 10 am. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 410-547-SEAT, www.merriweathermusic.com

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Embracing the Millions
April 6, 2008

Is Beethoven's vision of a universal brotherhood possible in the 21st century? Area performers, artists and students explore the urgent questions raised by the world's most famous symphony throughout the season culminating this concert. 3:00 pm, Columbia Orchestra, 410-465-8777, www.columbiaorchestra.org

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Cherrybration Lantern Workshop
April 6, 2008

Create a beautiful lantern luminary for Cherrybration at a FREE community workshop! Call 410-313-1900 to reserve your spot today, seating is limited! Howard County Center for the Arts, 1pm til 3pm, www.blossomsofhope.com

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1776
April 9 - May 11, 2008

Finally, a history lesson you won't sleep through! 1776 is a light hearted look at John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they grapple with the problems of the contenential congress and independence from Britain. Drawing from these founding fathers words, this critically acclaimed musical comedy is filled with lively songs and witty dialogue. New Mainstage at the Olney Theatre Center; 301-924-3400; www.olneytheatre.org

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Taste for Life
April 9, 2008

Taste wine from around the world, bid on live and silent auction items, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, carved meats, and cheeses at Howard County's premier wine event. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, $65 for main event, $100 for premium tasting, 410-854-2287, tickets@tasteforlife.org

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Clark's Elioak Farm
Spring 2008 Schedule of Weekend Events

Open Apr 1 thru Nov 2, 2008 - Tuesday thru Sunday, 10am to 4pm
(Also open Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day)their pages

APRIL 12-13, 2008   ENCHANTED FOREST WEEKEND. “Clark’s Elioak Farm . . .Where the Enchantment Never Ends”  Come celebrate the Enchanted Forest and all the great attractions we have at the farm.  Special activities including costumed characters, story times, facepainting, Enchanted Forest memorabilia, original artwork and painted Enchanted Forest stones for sale. 

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Feng Shui Bliss
April 12, 2008

Feng Shui gathers and pools Qi balancing the elements and creating greater harmony, grace and support for each person and their living enviornments. Led by renowned Feng Shui expert Hope Karan Gerecht, this in-depth workshop will provide you with an understanding of your unique template of Qi and show you ways to apply this personal information to your living and working enviornments. $ Tai Sophia Institute, 410-888-9048 ext. 6611, www.tai.edu

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Cherrybration Lantern Workshop
April 12, 2008

Create a beautiful lantern luminary for Cherrybration at a FREE community workshop! Call 410-313-1900 to reserve your spot today, seating is limited! Central Library, 1pm til 3 pm, www.blossomsofhope.com

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Toddler Time at the B&O - Baltimore Station
April 16, 2008

Visit the museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5. 10:30 am, 410-752-2490, www.borail.org

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Cherrybration Lantern Workshop
April 19, 2008

Create a beautiful lantern luminary for Cherrybration at a FREE community workshop! Call 410-313-1900 to reserve your spot today, seating is limited! Central Library, 1pm til 3 pm, www.blossomsofhope.com

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Spirit of Imagination
April 19, 2008

Michael Meade is a renowned storyteller, author, scholar of mythology, and student of ritual in traditional cultures. In this experiential workshop, students will examine their stories written on the walls of the soul with the intention of being lived out as a great experiment in life. $ Tai Sophia Institute, 410-888-9048 ext. 6611, www.tai.edu

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Clark's Elioak Farm
Spring 2008 Schedule of Weekend Events

Open Apr 1 thru Nov 2, 2008 - Tuesday thru Sunday, 10am to 4pm
(Also open Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day)their pages

APRIL 19-20, 2008  SHEEP and WOOL WEEKEND.  DANIELA ANDERSON will show us fibers from raw to finished, different types and qualities of wool and do spinning demonstrations. Kids of all ages will get a hands-on opportunity to experience the art of spinning.  Also come see Border Collie sheep herding demonstrations at 1:00 PM both days with our resident shepherd, JANET HARVEY.   

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Project Clean Stream

April 21, 2008 The Friends of Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway Monday, April 21 - Stream cleanup along Elkridge Furnace Road/Ridge Road - Deep Run with Elkridge Landing Middle School students as part of student service learning project. (RAIN DATE: Wed., April 23)

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Cherrybration Lantern Workshop
April 24, 2008

Create a beautiful lantern luminary for Cherrybration at a FREE community workshop! Call 410-313-1900 to reserve your spot today, seating is limited! East Columbia Library, 2pm til 4 pm, www.blossomsofhope.com

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Thomas the Tank Engine
April 25-27, 2008

Thomas the Tank Engine returns to the B&O! Please check back for updates and ticket information. 410-752-2490, www.borail.org

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Clark's Elioak Farm
Spring 2008 Schedule of Weekend Events

Open Apr 1 thru Nov 2, 2008 - Tuesday thru Sunday, 10am to 4pm
(Also open Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day) their pages

APRIL  26-27, 2008  GRANDPARENTS WEEKEND.   Free hay rides for all grandparents accompanied by a child.  A great time to see the Enchanted Forest treasures you remember. 

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11th Annual Celebration of the Arts
April 26, 2008

This year’s event will be held from 6:00PM to 10:00PM at The Jim Rouse Theatre for Performing Arts in Columbia.
The Celebration gala has become one of the premier events in Howard County, featuring the best in visual, performing and culinary arts. Evening’s events to include performances by the Rising Star finalists, announcement of the Rising Star and Howie Award winners and the selected T-Shirt design artist. Order tickets NOW to assure your attendance. For more information, visit www.hocoarts.org or call 410-313-ARTS (2787).

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Bike About
April 26, 2008

Start at Lake Elkhorn and travel through Owen Brown, Oakland Mills and Long Reach on the 8th Annual Bike About. 410-715-3103, www.columbiaassociation.com

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Pavel Haas String Quartet
April 26, 2008

The Quartet from the Czech Republic has quickly become one of today's most exciting young string quartets. 7:30 pm; Wilde Lake Interfaith Center; 443-367-3123; www.candlelightconcerts.org

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Hot Topic presents Gigantour 2008 featuring Megadeath with In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy, and High on Fire
April 26, 2008

All tickets are general admission and $40.00, gates open at 4 pm, tickets go on sale Saturday, January 19 at 10 am. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 410-547-SEAT, www.merriweathermusic.com

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Cherrybration Lantern Workshop
April 27, 2008

Create a beautiful lantern luminary for Cherrybration at a FREE community workshop! Call 410-313-1900 to reserve your spot today, seating is limited! Howard County Center for the Arts, 1pm til 3pm, www.blossomsofhope.com

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The Chamber Cup Classic
April 28, 2008

Looking for that tournament trophy? Want to enjoy the camaraderie of some of the county's finest players? Need to just rejuvenate with a mental health day outdoors? Then, don't miss your chance to play, learn and network at this annual classic! Howard County Chamber of Commerce, 12 noon shotgun start, check-in begins at 10:30 am, 410-730-4111, www.howarchamber.com