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Arts and Entertainment
Towson Arts Collective — 406 York Road, lower level presents the forth anniversary exhibition, June 10 until Aug. 12. Awards reception, Fri., June 10, 6-8 p.m. 23artist@gmail.com or http://www.towsonartscollective.org.
Towson University — Center for the Arts, Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall presents Artscape, Thu., July 7 through Sat., Aug. 6. The exhibition will be co-curated by sculptor Anthony Cervino, Professor of Art at Dickenson College and Shannon Egan, Director of the Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College. Free. 410-704-2787 or http://www.tuboxoffice.com.
Feet on the Street — Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m., Allegheny Avenue between York Road and Washington Avenue. Towson Chamber of Commerce's block party. Live music; food provided by local restaurants, ice cream, snow cones, beer, wine and special activities for children. Runs until Sept. 30. http://www.towsonchamber.com/events-calendar.htm.
Common Ground Dance Company Concert — Goucher College, Kraushaar Auditorium, Sat. June 4, 8 p.m. titled "A Woman's Journey." A silent auction and a wine and cheese reception to follow. In advance $10 for students and seniors and $15 for adults; at the door $12 students and seniors, $18 adults. 410-375-1833.
Benefits
Blue Jean Ball Raffle — to benefit the Maryland Food Bank through May 30. $10 each or 12 for $100. Prize is a $1,000 gift card to Wegmans. http://bit.ly/2011bjbraffle or http://www.mdfoodbank.org.
Holly Wing Wars — Wing-eating competition to benefit United Way of Central Maryland, Hightopps Backstage Bar and Grill, Timonium, June 11, 1-8 p.m. Includes family activities, live music, wing and drink specials, prizes raffles, and promotions. http://www.hollypoultry.com or Alex Probey, 410-271-9709, aprobey@hollypoultry.com. Free.
The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge — 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit Zero. (The Project to End Prostate Cancer), Sun., Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m. Johnny Unitas Stadium, Towson University. $30 in advance, $35 race day. http://www.gpccbaltimore.com.
Wheels at the Ridge Car Show — sponsored by Towson Rotary, at Oregon Ridge Park to benefit the Assistance Center of Towson Churches, June 26. Bert Straus, 410-252-5971 or http://www.wheelsattheridge.com.
Churches
Central Presbyterian Church — 7308 York Road, Towson offers Vacation Bible School, for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade, July 11-15, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Register until July 1. 410-823-6145 ext. 228 or http://www.centralpc.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist — 1 Maryland Ave., Towson, 410-821-7798.
• Sunday school and church service, Sun., May 29, 10 a.m. The topic is "Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced."
• Wednesday testimony, Wed., May 25, 7:30 p.m. The topic is "Profit by the Prophets." If you can't attend, listen at 1-218-862-7200, pin No. 662096.
• Sunday Concert by Alex Cook, June 5, 1:30-3 p.m.
Loch Raven United Methodist Church — 6622 Loch Raven Blvd. is hosting a flea market, Sat., June 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Spaces $15. Nancy, 410-823-5187 or 410-828-8271.
Towson Presbyterian Church — 400 W. Chesapeake Ave. announces registeration for Camp BeeTree, in Parkton, July 11-15, for children in kindergarten to grade five. Bible stories, nature hikes, stream walking, crafts and more. Call for registration packet, 410-823-6500 or http://www.towsonpres.org
Clubs and Organizations
Swing Dance Club — at American Legion, 125 York Road, Towson hosts a Memorial Weekend U.S.O 30's 40's Dress-up Dance, Fri., May 27, with The Rockaphillys. Workshop at 8 p.m., dancing 9 p.m.-midnight. Lesson, light refreshments included in $12 fee. http://www.fridaynightswing.com or 410-663-0010.
Baltimore Orioles Junior Birding Club — is looking for new members. Marty, 410-583-0275, baltimoreyouthbirding@yahoo.com.
SETA — an organization of single adults who enjoy sharing cultural and artistic experiences. All ages welcome. 410-668-1298 before 10 p.m. for a brochure.
Community
Cockeysville Recreation Council — Hiking Club, meets second Saturday through October. Free. Stan Miller, stanmanmil@comcast.net, 410-887-7734 or cockeysvillerec.org.
Hampton National Historic Site — 535 Hampton Lane, Towson. 410-823-1309.
• Dairy Day, Sun., June 4, 1-4 p.m., Demonstrations at 1:30 and 2 p.m. Staff will be in period clothing telling tales of work on the farm. Free.
• A Sunday of Silhouettes, June 12, 2-4 p.m. Silhouette artist Lauren Muney will present a program about the history and the art of silhouette cutting.
• Jousting, July 10, 12:30-4 p.m. on the north lawn of the mansion.
Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League Golf Tournament — hosted by the Towson Golf and Country Club, 12801 Stone Hill Road, Phoenix, Mon., June 6. Registration 11 a.m., lunch at noon and 1 p.m. shotgun start. $200 includes greens fees and cart, lunch, open bar after tournament, followed by dinner in clubhouse. Robert, 410-746-1829.
Baltimore County Farmers Market — Maryland State Fairgrounds North Gate, Wednesdays, June 1 through Oct, 26, 3-6 p.m., featuring local produce, meats, eggs, flowers, goods, gifts and more. Opening Ceremony on June 8 beginning at 2:30 p.m. featuring greetings from local dignitaries and a special food demonstration by Chef Carole Brosso from Patrick's of Cockeysville. 410-207-2165 or http://www.BaltimoreCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Memorial Day Ceremony — Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 E. Padonia Road, Mon., May 30, 10 a.m., in the Circle of the Immortals. 410-666-0490 or http://www.dulaneyvalley.com.
Strawberry Festival and Flea Market — St. John's United Methodist Church, 216 W. Seminary Ave. Lutherville, sponsored by The United Methodist Women of the church, June 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring a gift table and jewelry table. 410-825-3969. http://www.stjohns-lutherville.org.
The Horticulture Society of Maryland — presents the 20th annual garden tour of the Horticulture Society of Maryland, Sun., June 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Seven gardens in Greenspring, Caves and Hunt Valleys will be showcased, including several. large gardens rarely open to the public. $25. 410-821-5561 or http://www.mdhorticulture.org.
Oregon Ridge Nature Center — 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, 410-887-1815 or info@oregonridge.org. All programs require registration.
• Dinner and a Movie "Ponyo" followed by making a fishy craft, ages 5 and older, June 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $4, $3 members.
• Skills of the Past: Learn skills from pioneering times, ages 5 and older. Make writing quills, wood shingles, natural rope, and more the way our ancestors did, June 5, 2-4 p.m. $4, $3 members.
• Hiding in Plain Sight! Disguise yourself in a natural mask, for ages 5 and older. Learn about them and use natural materials to create your alter-ego, June 11-12, 2-4 p.m. $4, $3 members.
• Cockeysville Recreation Council — offers many summer fun programs for youth ad adults. http://www.cockeysvillerec.org or 410-887-7734.
Towson Fourth of July Parade — begins at Towsontown Boulevard and Bosley Avenue; proceeds north on Bosley Avenue; east on Allegheny Avenue; and south on Washington Avenue. The route ends at Chesapeake and Washington avenues, Mon., July 4, 10:30 a.m. 410-832-2190 or http://www.towsonparade.org.
Antique Car Show — Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301 York Road Lutherville, July 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. See displays of antique cars, plus tour the great collection of historic fire vehicles and memorabilia in the Museum. The car show is free. Bring an antique or classic vehicle to the show and receive free admission to the Museum. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. http://www.aaca.org/chesapeake and http://www.firemuseummd.org.
Farmers Market — Green Spring Station (Stone Mill parking lot), at Joppa and Falls roads, Lutherville, Saturdays through Nov. 19, 2-5 p.m. featuring locally grown products, baked goods, confections and other items from around the region. http://www.greenspringstation.com.
Ham and Chicken Dinner — to benefit The Towson Odd Fellow Lodge No. 79 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held at the Odd Fellows Temple, 505 York Road, Towson, July 23, 1-4 p.m. Raffles, door prizes, and fresh food. Darlene, 410-908-8771.
Education
Preschool Co-op at Pinewood Elementary — openings for the 2011-12 school year for 3- and 4-year-olds. 410-561-0694 or http://www.ltrc.org/documents/coop.html.
Ascension Lutheran Nursery School and Kindergarten — accepting applications for its educational program for ages 2-5 and kindergarten. 410-825-1725 or kati@ascensiontowson.org.
Towson Presbyterian Preschool — 400 W. Chesapeake Ave., accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Programs include morning preschool and extra hours care for ages 2-4. towsonprespreschool@comcast.net or 410-337-2762.
Mommy and Me Montessori — in Cockeysville offers a weekly, one-hour, parent and child program for ages 18 months to 3 1/2. Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. (eight weeks) 410-491-4214 or http://www.mommyandmemontessori.com.
Central Presbyterian Church Preschool — 7308 York Road, accepting applications for the 2011-12 school year. Also accepting registrations for preschool camp, June 6-10 and 13-17. Sandy Pilotte, 410-823-6164, preschool@centralpc.org or centralpcpreschool.org.
Village Co-Op for Tots — Accepting applications for 3- and 4-year olds for the 2011-12 year. Julie, 410- 602-8758.
Golf Scholarship — the George E. Sonnefeld Foundation is offering one or more scholarships to a college-bound high school senior who plays golf, has an established handicap and lives in the greater Baltimore area. To receive an application, contact school athletic directors, golf coaches, golf course professional, guidance counselor, or contact 410-841-5670 or DiLonardo2@aol.com.
Student Writers' Workshop — sponsored by the Maryland Writing Project at Towson University, now accepting applications. The workshop takes place Tue., July 5, to Fri., July 22, 9 a.m.-noon. $375. 410-704-3593 or wwwnew.towson.edu/mwp/sww.html.
Baltimore County Master Gardener Program — University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville. Classes begin Sept. 9, Fridays, for 10 weeks, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Kriss Cocoros, 410-771-1934 or kcocoros@umd.edu.
Health and Support
Gilchrist Hospice Care — 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, sponsors the following support groups. Pat, 443-849-8251 to register.
• Men's Grief Support Group meets Sat., June 18, 10 a.m.-noon., an ongoing monthly group for men who have lost their spouse or life partner.
• Adults with Parental Loss Grief Support Group, meets six consecutive Tuesdays, through June 14, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Support Group for Younger Adults (up to 59 years old), meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. through June 13. Free.
• Grief Workshop, "The Writing Experience," Thu., June 9, 6:30-8 p.m..
• Father Loss Workshop, Thu., June 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Lunch and Learn, Mon., June 20, noon-1:30 p.m. to bring together individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one and provide them an opportunity to hear a speaker talk about moving through grief and loss. $10.
Gilchrist Center — 555 W. Towsontown Blvd., hosts support groups. Free. Call to register, 443-849-8251.
• Mothers Grief Support Group meets Wed., June 15, 3-4:30 p.m., a monthly support group.
• Parenting After the Loss of a Spouse, a monthly support group. Next meeting, Wed., June 15, 6:30-8 p.m.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center — 6701 N. Charles St. hosts Born Free, a class for mothers-to-be and their birthing partners who are looking to achieve a natural childbirth without using epidurals or other medication, May 28, July 23, Sept. 17 or Nov. 19, Civiletti Conference Center. $140. http://www.gbmc.org/parented or 443-849-2229.
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group — meets second Thursday, 2-4 p.m., Johns Hopkins at Greenspring Station, 2330 Joppa Road, Lutherville, Foxleigh Building, room 101. Becky Dunlop, 410-955-8795.
POKODD Support Group — Parents of Kids with Oppositional Defiant Disorder meets first Monday, 7:30 p.m., Hereford United Methodist Church, 16931 York Road, Monkton. pokoddhereford@gmail.com.
St. Joseph Medical Center — 7601 Osler Drive, Towson offers the following health and education programs. 410-337-1536.
• Diabetes Information Exchange, first Tuesdays, June 7, July 5 and Aug. 2, 1 p.m. 410-337-1382.
• Diabetes Type 1 Toolbox, support group for ages 18 and up with Type 1 diabetes, to provide self-care tools and meet peers, Mondays, June 13, July 11 and Aug. 8, 7 p.m. 410-337-1382 or ellenwallace@catholichealth.net.
• Dinner with the Dietitian, nutrition and culinary demonstration, Tue., June 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 to cover meal. RSVP 410-337-1382.
• Bone density screening, Thursdays, June 23, July 28, and Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. RSVP 410-337-1479.
• FreshStart Smoking Cessation, Wednesdays, July 6 through Aug. 10, 4:30 p.m. or Aug. 31-Oct. 5, noon or 6 p.m. sponsored by the American Cancer Society. 410-337-1338 to register.
• Lungs Cancer Support. 410-337-4543.
• Breast Cancer SOS (Survivors Offering Support). 410-427-2513.
• Infant Massage, for parents and newborns through six months. $30 for 2 classes. 410-337-1880 to register.
Libraries and Books
Towson Library — 320 York Road, will host the following. 410-887-6166.
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Baby Boosters, stories, music and rhymes for 23 months and younger, with adult. Registration required.
• Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Story time activities and songs, ages 2-5.
• Fri., May 26, 7 p.m.. Towson book club discusses"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. New members are welcome.
• Fri., May 27, 10 a.m. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Biography Book Club discusses "Wives of Presidents. Read any biography to bring different perspectives to the discussions.
• Tue., June 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Small Business Counseling, an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from the Small Business Resource Center. Make an appointment.
Cockeysville Library — 9833 Greenside Drive. 410-887-7750.
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Preschool story time activities and songs, ages 2-5, with adult.
• Thu., May 26 and June 2, 10:30 a.m. Baby Boosters Story Time, simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for up to 23 months with an adult, registration required.
• Thu., June 2, 4-6 p.m. Summer Learning Expo with information available about summer learning activities for students of all ages.
Reunions
Mordecai Gist Public School — Class of 1961 planning a 50-year reunion. Searching for anyone who attended School No. 69. Barbra Katz Rosenberg, mgist1961reunion@gmail.com.
Dundalk High School — Class of 1956, 55-year reunion, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Victoria (Lopez) Weber, 410-252-0382, mvweber70@yahoo.com or Judy Dunton Pueschel, 410-687-0850, lmpueschel1@yahoo.com.
Seniors
Bykota Senior Center — 611 Central Ave., Towson. 410-887-3094.
• Private Duty Care, Wed., May 25,10 a.m. Genesis Select Care discusses options for home care when you need medical assistance.
• Searching Your Heart, Fri., May 27, 10 a.m. Exercises to help your heart health.
• Dahlia Flute Duo, Fri., May 27, 12:45 p.m. Mary Matthews and Melissa Wertheimer will perform.
• Blood Pressure Check, June 1, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Donuts and coffee will be served.
• Bingo Wednesdays, in the Café, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Games cost between five and twenty-five cents.
Zumba Gold Classes — at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 11856 May's Chapel Road, Timonium, Mondays, 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. $10. love2-zumba@usa.net
Volunteers
Foster Parents Needed — Caring families and individuals needed to give guidance and stable homes to children and teens. Therapeutic foster parents receive training, financial reimbursement, 24-hour support, as well as personal satisfaction. KidsPeace, 410-964-9329 or http://www.fostercare.com.
Volunteers Needed to Assist Seniors — with selecting a prescription plan during Medicare Part D Fall Enrollment from Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2011. Training classes begin in June. Computer skills required. Contact Baltimore County Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program, 410-887-2059.
Towson Fourth of July Parade — volunteers are needed for the day of the Parade and as new members of the Committee. 410-832-2190. Anyone interested in participating in the Parade should call 410-832-2190.