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Pick fresh spinach, beets & broccoli right from the field for best flavor and good nutrition. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605, www.pickyourown.com
We grow 16 different varieties of apples. The trees have been trellised and fruit can be reached from the ground. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
Big, red, lucious raspberries are hanging in large clusters just waiting to be picked. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Choose from over 10 acres and thousands and thousands of bright orange pumpkins of all sizes and shapes. Find the perfect jack-o-lantern for your family. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
East Columbia Library Branch: Thursdays May 1st through November 20th from 3 til 6pm
Glenwood Library Branch: Wednesdays May 3rd through October 25th from 9:30am til 12:20pm
Oakland Mills Village: Sundays May 4th through October 26th from 10am til 2 pm
Matt's Cookies for Cancer
A nonprofit fundraising effort in which I will be baking cookies for sale (tax deductible) from late July to early November. They're delicious! 410-489-4959,
matthewbeck123@yahoo.com
No one wants to be caught with their pants down. However, Theo and his young wife, Louise, are at the center of a public scandal when her bloomers innocently fall down during a parade for the king. Steve Martin brings his comic genius to this outrageous look at feminism, sex, and politics. Adapted by Steve Martin from a play by Carl Sternheim. New Mainstage at the Olney Theatre Center, 301-924-3400,
www.olneytheatre.org
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
A candlelight service of passage - celebrating the death of Francis from earth to heaven. Join the Friars in this service of rememberance - includes a candlelight procession. Shrine of St. Anthony, 7:30 pm, 410-531-2800, www.shrineofstanthony.org
The Friars and Secular Franciseans invite you to celebrate the Feast of our father, Francis with a solemn Euchatist at noon. Man of the Gospel of Peace and Justice. Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800, www.shrineofstanthony.org
Music, craftspeople, hikes and more! Howard County Conservancy, 1-4 pm, 410-465-8877,
www.hcconservancy.org
An opportunity to give thanks and ask God's blessing upon our pets - a work of His creation. All pets need to be on a leash. The blessing will take place in the piazza before the Shrine of St. Anthony. 410-531-2800,
www.shrineofstanthony.org
An evening of prayer, music and dining "under the arches" in the Italian Renaissance Courtyard at the Shrine of St. Anthony. Celebrate with the Friars the Feast of St. Francis. Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800 www.shrineofstanthony.org
Steam Days
Ride behind the St. Elizabeth, a 1950 Porter built-saddle tank steam engine. Programs and demonstrations highlight steam power and celebrate the museum's historic steam engine collection. Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm, B&O - Baltimore Station, 410-752-2490, www.borail.org
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
United2Dance Presents a Dance Extravaganza and Workshops at Turf Valley Golf Resort and Spa Visit www.united2dance.com This is a public event that will be sold out very soon! Please don't wait; order your tickets now.
Held at APL'S Kosiakoff Center. for more information visit www.dvcenter.org or call 410-997-0304
Moms, Dads and kids - enjoy a campfire, crafts and s'mores while you get ready for the
Great Snipe Hunt! Then embark on a hay ride and a trek into the woods to search for the infamous "Rockburn Snipe," largest of the snipe species. Don't worry, this is a catch and release event. No harm will come to the snipe. Bring a large brown paper bag and flashlight. For ages 4-7. 7pm to 8:30pm at Rockburn Branch Park. 410-313-7275 for registration, or
www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP
The Start! Howard County Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's mission in action. This annual celebration promotes physical activity and heart healthy living in a fun, family and pet friendly environment. American Heart Association, 410-637-4529,
www.startgreaterbaltimoremd.org
Take a free hayride to our acres of pumpkins. Visit our 5+ acre cornmaze, feed the farm animals, make a family scarecrow, observation beehives, country store, cider, apples, and homegrown fall harvest decorations! 10am to 5pm, Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 410-489-2572,
www.sharpfarm.com
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
Have fun the old-fashioned way at the Ellicott City Station! Participate in period games and crafts for kids of all ages. Living historians will bring 19th century fun to life throughout the weekend. B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station, 11 am to 4 pm, 410-461-1945,
www.ecborail.org
GLAMOUR is not usually a word we attach to classical music performances. But glamour is certainly an appropriate word to describe the Eroica Trio, the ensemble featured during the Candlelight Concert Society's 36th season-opening concert in Columbia Maryland. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 443-367-3123, www.candlelightconcerts.org
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
Start a family tradition take a hayride to our acres of pumpkins & pick your family pumpkin! Make a scarecrow and go through our huge educational corn maze. Take home some fresh cider and apples. Feed our animals and picnic by the pond. 10am to 5pm, Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 410-489-2572, www.sharpfarm.com
Fall for the fun of it! A fall festival for the whole family, featuring a trick-or-treat trail where children can wear their favorite costume and be greeted by storybook costumed characters. 1pm to 5pm at Centennial Park South, 410-313-7275,
www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP
Bring the family and enjoy the challenge of our 5+ acre corn maze! Get all your pumpkins and fall decorations! Visit our country store, observation beehives, farm museum, free hayrides and much more! 10am to 5pm, Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 410-489-2572,
www.sharpfarm.com
Enjoy story time as you listen to spooky renditions of Halloween ghost stories. Feel free to come in costume and be a part of our Halloween parade around the museum. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
Moms and Dads join us for chef's treats to delight and cocktails too. Wear a costume if you dare. An evening of fun while your angels and goblins are home. Reservations required, costumes are not, $50 all inclusive, 7pm, Tersiguels French Country Restaurant, 410-465-4004,
www.tersiguels.com
