Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Events must be open to the public, and priority will be given to those in Howard County. Items typically appear two weeks prior to the date included in the listing if sent far enough in advance. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday prior to date of publication at the latest. To submit calendar items, mail to Up & Coming, Patuxent Publishing Co. Editorial, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278; email hccalendar@patuxent.com; fax 410-332-6336; or call 410-332-6497.

Classes

Community Line Dance and Social — Sponsored by CrossLife Community Church. Featuring an evening of instruction, dancing and fun with Barb Dutterer. Fridays, through June 3, 7-10 p.m., Rockburn Elementary School, 6145 Montgomery Road, Elkridge. In advance for six weeks: $40 individual, $85 per family (three or more); at the door per class: $10 individual; $25 per family. http://www.crosslifeonline.com.

Self-Defense for Young Women — Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Featuring age-appropriate self-defense for young women. Learn physical and psychological strategies; also discusses concepts of self-image, self-esteem and assertive behavior. Sat., June 4, 9-11 a.m., HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $35. For ages 12-15. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.

Considering Divorce: Your Legal Options in Maryland — Presented by attorney and certified mediator Linda Sorg Ostovitz, Silverstein & Ostovitz. An overview of the Maryland family law system and areas of consideration for individuals thinking about divorce. Offered twice: Mon., June 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and Thu., June 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Hebron House, 2331 Calvin Circle, Ellicott City. Free. Registration required. 410-461-4200 or http://www.mddivorce.com/rsvp.html.

Mastering Time — Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Learn easy ways to proactively prioritize and make the choices that will create abundant time to do the things you value in life. Mon., June 6, 7-9 p.m., HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. Free. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.

Understanding Grief — Hosted by Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County. A workshop that explores normal reactions to the loss of a loved one, provide reassurance that grief changes over time and instill hope that life can once again be rich and meaningful. Wed., June 8, 6:30-8 p.m., Gilchrist Hospice Care, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Site 433, Columbia. Free. Registration required. 443-539-4086 to reserve a seat.

Life is a Highway — Presented by Howard County Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic's Foundation for Safety and Education. Offering an educational seminar for mature drivers on Maryland's new traffic laws. Refreshments served. June 9, 10 a.m.-noon, Glenwood 50+ Center, 2398 Route 97, Cooksville. Free. 410-313-5440.

Composting Demonstration: Free Bins — Presented by Howard County Master Gardeners. Learn to recycle kitchen and yard waste into natural fertilizer for gardens, along with a worm composting demonstration. June 9, 7 p.m., and June 25, 10 a.m., Schooley Mill Park, near the horse ring, 12975 Hall Shop Road, Highland. Free.

Essentials in Babysitting — Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Learn how to effectively manage children, create a safe environment and apply emergency techniques. June 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $50; price includes lunch and certificate of attendance. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.

Father Loss Workshop — Hosted by Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County. A workshop for adults who have experienced the death of a father, grandfather or guardian that will provide participants an opportunity to explore the meaning of their loss and to express their thoughts and feelings. June 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Gilchrist Hospice Care, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Site 433, Columbia. Free. Registration required. 443-539-4086 to reserve a seat.

Maryland Basic Boating Class — Course satisfies Maryland's safe boating education requirement and is approved by the MD Department of Natural Resources. US Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. June 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sat., June 18, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Laurel Branch, PG Memorial Library, 507 7th St., Laurel. $20; price includes textbook. 703-690-8341 or potomacam@earthlink.net to reserve a seat.

Lunch and Learn — Hosted by Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County. A group that brings together individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one and provides them the opportunity to hear a speaker talk about moving through grief and loss. June 14, noon-1:30 p.m., Gilchrist Hospice Care, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Site 433, Columbia. $10. Registration required. Lois Fitzgerald, 443-539-4086 to reserve a seat.

Howard County Arts Council — Exhibiting "Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2011" and "Coded: Shalya Marsh and Lars Westby." Runs through June 24, with a reception June 16, 6-8 p.m. 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787 or http://www.hocoarts.org.

Artists' Gallery — Exhibiting "ArtGREENArts," which will explore the concept of "green" with works that celebrate Mother Nature and the color of green itself. Runs through June 24, with a reception June 10, 6-8:30 p.m. American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 410-740-8249 or http://www.artistsgallerycolumbia.com. Barbara Kaufman — Exhibiting photos of the woods of Howard County. Runs through June 30, Bean Hollow, 8059 Main St., Ellicott City.

Howard County Arts Council — Exhibiting the "Residential Visual Artists Exhibit 2011" and "Coded: Shalya Marsh and Lars Westby." Runs through June 24, with a reception June 16, 6-8 p.m., and an open mike night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-4 p.m. 410-313-2787 or http://www.hocoarts.org.

Laurel Museum — Exhibiting "And They're Off! 100 Years at Laurel Park," exploring the glamour and grit of horse racing, life behind the scenes at the Laurel Race Track and its impact on the town. Runs through December. 817 Main St., Laurel. Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; and Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 301-725-7975 or http://www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

Willowbrook Stuidos Annual Art Show and Sale — Exhibiting a collection of watercolors, acrylics and mixed media by the Willowbrook Studio Painters, with a reception Fri., June 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Show continues Sat., June 4, noon-3 p.m., Oliver's Carriage House, 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia. 410-446-7584 or willowbrookpaintersstudio@comcast.net.

Tai Sophia Institute's Himmelfarb Gallery — Exhibiting Lauren Kingsland's "Pieces as Prayers: Kolam and Kaleidoscope Quilts." Runs June 3-Aug. 27, with an artist reception June 15, 5-8 p.m. Tai Sophia Institute, Himmelfarb Gallery, 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel. Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. http://www.tai.edu/Himmelfarb.aspx.

Columbia Art Center Galleries — Exhibiting "Art Reinvention: An Exhibition Featuring Art Created with Raw, Organic, Found or Recycled Materials." June 9-26, with a reception June 21, 5-7 p.m. 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. Mondays-Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Free. 410-730-0075 or http://www.columbiaartcenter.org.

Heather Glen Show Home Exhibition — Exhibiting original water media paintings by the Baltimore Watercolor Society in a home environment. Runs June 11-July 28, with an reception and awards presentations reception June 19, 2-4 p.m. Heather Glen Show Home, 6206 Heather Glen Way, Clarksville. Free, open to the public.

2011 Farmers Market — Hosted by Howard County General Hospital. Sponsored in partnership with the Howard County Economic Development Authority's Agricultural Marketing Program. Featuring locally-grown produce, baked goods, fruits, flowers and specialty items. Fridays, through Oct. 26, 2-6 p.m., HCGH visitor parking lot, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia.

2nd Annual Crab Cake Dinner — Hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church. Menu includes homemade coleslaw and potato salad, green beans, unlimited green salad bowl, chicken, dessert and drinks. $12 one crab cake, $15 two; $11 chicken. June 10, 4:30-8 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 16151 Old Frederick Road, Mount Airy. 410-489-5280 or http://www.celconline.org.

Quartermania Event — Hosted by St. James Episcopal Church. A game combining Bingo and an auction using only quarters. Refreshments available. Fri., June 3, 6 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1307 N. Main St., Mount Airy. $5 in advance with two paddles, $8 at the door with one paddle. 301-829-0325 or quarter2011@yahoo.com to reserve a seat.

Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School — To benefit the American Cancer Society. An overnight event to celebrate cancer survivorship where teams camp out and take turns walking around a track, with each team trying to keep at least one member on the track throughout the night. Event includes Opening Ceremonies, Survivors' Lap, a Luminary Ceremony and a kids' walk, with a survivors' reception prior to the opening ceremonies for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Fri., June 3, 6:30 p.m. start. http://www.howardrfl.com. 410-781-4316 or hcrelay@hotmail.com.

Car Wash — Hosted by and to benefit the Reservoir High School Music Dept. Sat., June 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Road, Fulton.

Howard Community College Nursing Scholarship Benefit — To endow scholarships for the nursing program at HCC. Featuring guest speak Ben Carson, cocktail reception, dinner and open bar. Sat., June 4, 6-10 p.m., Howard Community College, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. $125. 443-518-1970 or http://www.howardcc.edu/specialevents.

Relay For Life of Western Howard County — To benefit the American Cancer Society. An overnight event to celebrate cancer survivorship where teams camp out and take turns walking around a track, with each team trying to keep at least one member on the track throughout the night. Event includes Opening Ceremonies, Survivors' Lap, a Luminary Ceremony and a kids' walk, with a survivors' reception prior to the opening ceremonies for cancer survivors and their caregivers. June 10, 6:30 p.m. start, Western Regional Park, Woodbine. http://www.relayforlife.org/westernhoward. 410-781-4316 or Shelby.williford@cancer.org.

Fitness Fusion — Hosted by CrossLife Community Church. Featuring upper- and lower-body strength and endurance activities, as well as a "fusion" of cardio and core strength work. Runs through June 13, 5-6 p.m., Elkridge Fire Department. $35. 410-960-6301 or http://www.crosslifeonline.com to reserve a seat.

Smoke-Free Lungs — Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Learn tips for quitting a tobacco habit and mastering long-term success. Come to one or all session. Thu., June 16; Thu., June 28; and Thu., Aug. 18, 7-9 p.m., HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. Free. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.

Zumba Gold — Dance class for active seniors, beginner exercisers and larger exercise participants. Tuesdays, through mid-June, 10-11 a.m., Alta at Regency Crest, 3305 Oak W. Drive, Ellicott City. $40 for five weeks. Registration required. Tamra, 301-312-4524 or flexible4life@gmail.com.

Baby Signing — Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Parents, grandparents and caregivers of babies up to 1-year-old will learn 100 basic signs to help your baby communicate. Sat., June 4, 9-11:30 a.m., HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $40 per person, or $75 per couple; price include review DVD. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.

3rd Annual Men's Health Fair — Co-sponsored by Howard County Council Chairman Calvin Ball and the Howard County Health Dept. Featuring health screenings including: prostate, kidney, blood pressure, BMI, spinal, vision and more; healthy food samples; health and insurance information; and the opportunity to win an autographed Ravens memorabilia. Sat., June 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Road, Ellicott City. Free. Open to the public. Kimberly Pruim, 410-313-3105.

Healthy Howard Day 2011 — Hosted by We Promote Health. Offering activities and resources to promote health and wellness in the county, highlighting what schools, restaurants and workplaces do to promote health. Sun., June 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Centennial Park, 9801 Old Annapolis Road, Ellicott City. Free. http://www.healthyhowardday.org.

Pre-Diabetes: What Is It and What You Can Do About It? — Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Understand what pre-diabetes is and how to make changes to prevent or delay actual diabetes. Wed., June 8, 7-9 p.m., HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $15. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.

Diabetes Health and Education — Offered by Laurel Regional Hospital. Presents David Baek, who will speak on the topic, "Diabetic Foot Complications," and provide information about maintaining proper foot care as a diabetic. A diabetes educator will also be present. Light refreshments served. June 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, J. Russell Jones Room, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. Free. Open to the public. Registration required. 301-725-7255.

Infant Massage — Offered by Howard County General Hospital. Taught by certified infant massage instructor. June 11, 10-11 a.m., HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. $20. For parents of infants ages one month to one year. 410-740-7601 or http://www.hcgh.org to reserve a seat.

Health Care Reform: "How Will It Impact Your Business" — Featuring County Executive Ken Ulman and keynote speaker Howard County Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Beilenson, as he discusses key factors every Howard County business should know regarding the new Health Care Reform Act and the impact it will have on employees and businesses as a whole. Tue., June 14, 7:30 a.m. continental breakfast, 8-9:30 a.m. presentation, discussion and Q-and-A, Howard County Health Dept., 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia.

Near-Death Experience, IANDS Maryland Chapter — Holding a meeting, followed by dinner at a restaurant to be determined. Sun., June 5, 3-5:30 p.m., Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel. http://www.marylandiands.org.

MOMS Club of Clarksville — A social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Clarksville, Columbia-west, Highland, Fulton, Dayton, Glenwood and Glenelg. Offering activities and playgroups. Meets the second Wednesday of the month. Wed., June 8, 9:30 a.m. clarksvillecolumbiamoms@yahoo.com.

Howard County Genealogical Society — Holding an informal workshop, followed by a meeting and program, featuring Sandy Clunies, on the topic, "Where is Great-Grandma Hiding?: Finding Forgotten Females." Wed., June 8, 7 p.m. informal workshop, 7:30 meeting and program, Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Free. Open to the public. 410-730-7917.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors: Carroll/Howard — Holding a continuing education meeting, with speakers Matt Finn and Susan Campbell on the topic of "Individual Disability Insurance: What You Need to Know." June 9, 8:30 a.m., Best Western Catering and Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster. $35 for nonmembers. Roger Diehl, 410-751-1400, to reserve a seat by Mon., June 6.

Sons of Italy, Howard County — Holding a meeting with dinner. June 9, 6:30 p.m., Turf Valley, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City. 410-491-8086.

Talkin' Baseball — Presents Dave Zirin, who will discuss his book, "Bad Sports: How Owners Have Ruined the Games We Love." June 11, 9 a.m., Brighton Gardens, 7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia.

Blood Drive — Hosted by the St. James United Methodist Church. To benefit the American Red Cross. Thu., June 2, 2-8 p.m., 12470 Route 99, West Friendship. 410-442-2020 to make an appointment.

8th Annual Howard County Boatfloat — Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Howard County and the Columbia Association. Featuring family fun activities, grand parade of boat teams and instant boat races. Sat., June 4, all day, Lake Kittamaqundi. 443-517-3186 or http://www.hocoboatfloat.com.

2nd Annual North Laurel Community Fair — Hosted by the North Laurel-Savage Multiservice Center and multiple Howard County nonprofits. Featuring health screenings, food for families in need, healthy eating tips, family portraits, employment assistance, immigration counselors, fashion tips and business attire makeovers, vendors and face painting. Sat., June 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Whiskey Bottom Shopping Center, 9105-I All Saints Road, Laurel. Free. Open to the public.

Centennial Lane Elementary School Spring Fair, Silent and Live Auctions — Hosted by and to benefit Centennial Lane Elementary. Featuring live and silent auctions, along with rides, carnival games, inflatables, crafts, cake walks, dance performances, music and food. Sat., June 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Centennial Lane Elementary, 3825 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City. http://www.clespta.org.

Cradlerock School Spring Carnival — Hosted by and to benefit Cradlerock School. Sat., June 4, 4-8 p.m., 6700 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. http://www.cradlerockpta.com/carnival.

2nd Annual Columbia Home Tour — Sponsored by the Villages of Columbia and Columbia Archives. To benefit One Month's Rent Initiative. A self-guided tour of five homes in Columbia, with docents at each location who will guide visitors through the home's architecture and qualities. Event followed by a reception at the Owen Brown Community Center with refreshments and displays by Columbia Archives. Sun., June 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20. http://www.columbiavillages.org. Carol Hobelmann, 410-730-3987 or wlevents@columbiavillages.org.

The Wedding Workshop — Featuring planning and budgeting, venues and locations, invitations and programs, hair and make-up, bridal gowns and tuxedoes, photography, videography, caterers and cake designers, limousine services, flowers, and rentals and linens. Sun., June 5, 2-5 p.m., Snow Hill Manor, 13301 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel. $5 per person. 240-274-2765 or lola@loladivine.com to reserve a seat.

Fabulous Fashion Show — Sponsored by the Columbia Association Middle School Advisory Committee. Sun., June 5, 5 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 5484 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia.

Summer Fair — Featuring moon bounce, face painting, live music, local artisans and businesses, goody bags and food. June 12, noon-4 p.m., Calvary Community Church, 9180 Rumsey Road, Columbia. Free. Rain or shine. http://www.calvarycommunitychurch.com. lisa4home@gmail.com or davidhughmanick@gmail.com to rent a table.

17th Annual Columbia International Day — Hosted by the Columbia Association. Seeking vendors and artisans who would like to display or sell items with an international theme. Discounted rate for vendors who apply prior to June 2. Held July 23, 2-10 p.m., Downtown Columbia Lakefront. http://www.columbiaassociation.org/events.

High Heat — Fri., June 3, 6 p.m., Players Bar and Grill, 10795 Birmingham Way, Woodstock.

Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra — Holding new member auditions for the 2011-2012 season. Auditions by appointment only. June 4 and 11, CCBC-Catonsville. http://www.myso.info.

Voices 21 Concert — Present "American Voices: Chapter 2." Sun., June 5, 3 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. http://www.voicesxxi.org. 240-643-6563 or voicesxxi@aol.com.

Savage Bluegrass — Tue., June 7, 7 p.m., Sam and Elsie's Bar and Restaurant, U.S. Route 1 South, Laurel. 301 317-7796.

Lakefront Wednesdays Concert Series — Hosted by the Columbia Association. Featuring a live concert. Andrew McKnight. Wed., June 8, noon-2 p.m., Downtown Columbia Lakefront. 410-715-3104.

Music at Glenwood Senior Center — Presents The ShowTime Singers, featuring show tunes, standards and pop with live musical accompaniment. June 12, 2 p.m., Glenwood Senior Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840 for free tickets. http://www.showtimesingers.net.

1st Coalition for a Healthy Maryland Golf Tournament — Sponsored by the Coalition for a Healthy Maryland, the Columbia Association and The Arena Club. June 10, 7 a.m. registration and breakfast, 8 a.m. shotgun start, simultaneous tournaments at Fairway Hills Golf Club, 5100 Columbia Road, Columbia, and Geneva Farms Golf Course, 217 Davis Road, Street. Featuring lunch, silent auction, raffle announcement and awards presentation following the tournament. http://www.cfahm.org.

Young Families Rosh Hodesh Group — Sponsored by Beth Shalom Congregation. Join other young families with children, ages birth-5, for crafts, stories, music and socializing once a month. Member and unaffiliated families are welcome. Next gathering is Sun., June 5. 410-531-5115 for directions. Email Becca Roberts, youth@beth-shalom.net to host.

First Pilgrimage Celebration in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua — Hosted by the Franciscan Friars of Ellicott City. Featuring Masses, talks, rosaries, confession, adoration, live music, historical tours, guest speakers and more. June 11, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., The Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City. 410-531-2800 or http://www.shrineofstanthony.org.

Committee for Palestinian Rights — Presents Prof. Mark Croatti, who will speak on the topic, "Palestinian Unification: What the Declaration by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas Means to Israel and the Drive for Palestinian Statehood." Mon., June 6, 7 p.m., Howard County Central Library meeting room, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Free. CPR-Maryland@yahoo.com.

Silhouette Stages — Presents "Chicago." Runs through Sun., June 5. Fri.-Sat., June 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sun., June 5, 3 and 7 p.m.; Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. $18 adults, $15 students and seniors. http://www.seatyourself.biz/silhouettestages.com. 410-637-5289.

Laurel Mill Playhouse — Presents "Rent." Runs through June 11; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; special times Thu., June 2, 8 p.m.; Sun., June 5, 2 p.m.; 508 Main St., Laurel. $15 general admission, $13 ages 18 and younger and 65 and older. 301-617-9906. http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org.

Howard County Arts Council — Present "No, No, Nannette." Fri.-Sat., June 3-4, 7 p.m., and Sun., June 5, 2 p.m., Howard County Arts Council, Black Box Theatre, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Co. — Presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)." June 10-July 24, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 6 p.m., with Thursday performances starting June 30; Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, 3691 Sarah's Lane, Ellicott City. $15-$36, ages 17 and younger free. 410-313-8661 or http://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com.

Beth Shalom Congregation — Presents "The Rothschilds," a Tony Award-winning Jewish Broadway musical, followed by a dessert reception. Babysitting available. June 12, 6 p.m., Beth Shalon Congregation, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. $20 individual, $36 couple, $10 teens. http://www.beth-shalom.net.

Colossal Funky Flea for Cancer — Hosted by The Pink Cabbage. Booth proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Featuring more than 50 vendors. Sat., June 4, The Pink Cabbage, 11707 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Rain date is Sun., June 5. http://www.thepinkcabbageshop.com. Marcie Barnard, 410-461-3985 or Marcie.barnard@ngc.com.

Fundraiser Yard Sale — Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 601. Sat., June 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Columbia Academy, 9210 State Road 108, Columbia. Rain date is Sun., June 5. $20 per space or $30 for two spaces. troop601yardsale@yahoo.com.

Yard Sale, Car Wash and Bake Sale — Hosted by the Orthodox Church of St. Matthew. To benefit its Multi-Cultural Festival. Sat., June 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kings Contrivance Interfaith Center, 7271 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia.

4th Annual Flea Market and Mini Book Sale — Hosted by Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church. June 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 14551 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. Rain date is June 18. Space is limited to 30 vendors; set-up is 7:30 a.m. Spaces will be free; $5 per six-foot table. Carole Kramer, 410-442-2475 or churchbooks@hotmail.com to reserve a space.