Fall festivals
•The Women's Ministry of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Glen Burnie will host its Fall Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7606 Quarterfield Road. The event features a bake sale, flea market and food. Vendor spaces are available at $10 per space. To reserve a space, call Arlyce Lohr at 410-674-4118 or Jerry Young at 410-437-9301. Proceeds benefit projects at the church. Information: 410-766-8778.
•St. James' Parish will hold its annual Fall Festival, Country Ham and Oyster Dinner from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at 5757 Solomons Island Road in Lothian. Menu features fried oysters, country and honey-baked ham, potatoes au gratin, green beans, homemade coleslaw, rolls and biscuits, beverages and homemade pies. There will also be bake and garden shops, homemade ice cream, crafts, antique cars, children's activities and guided tours of the parish.
Admission is free. Dinner is $20 (eat-in or carry-out), $10 for children 10 and younger, and free for those younger than 2. Proceeds to support the church and community outreach programs. For more information, go to http://www.stjameslothian.com or email stjamesdinners@aol.com.
•The Chesapeake Christian Center will hold its Fall Festival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at 206 Weston Woods Drive in Pasadena. Event features hayrides, games, children's activities and more. Information: 410-255-3168 or ccc-cog.org.