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
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. Thu., June 9, 10 a.m.-noon, Glenwood 50+ Center, 2398 Route 97, Cooksville. Free. 410-313-5440.
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. 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.
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. Thu., June 9, 7 p.m., and Sat., 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. Sat., 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. Mon., 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.
Student Life Expo — Hosted by River Hill High School and the PTSA. Offering families a preview of the upcoming extracurricular activities that River Hill has to offer and ways to become actively involved in the school community. Mon., June 13, 7 p.m., River Hill High School auditorium, 12101 Route 108, Clarksville. 410-313-7120.
Health Care Reform for Businesses — Sponsored by the Howard County Health Dept. Featuring County Executive Ken Ulman and keynote speaker Howard County Health Officer, Dr. Peter Beilenson, as he discusses key factors Howard County businesses 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, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Howard County Health Dept, 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-988-3737, ext. 40 or momlor@howardcountymd.gov.
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. Tue., 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. Tue., 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.
Parenting Workshops — Hosted by the Howard County Office of Children's Services. Present a series of workshops for parents and guardians raising children from birth to age 8. Topics include child development, encouraging self-esteem and good behavior, positive guidance and discipline, and how to keep children safe and healthy. Classes offered in an interactive group format and will include practical tips and advice for common situations, as well as hands-on activities. Participants may take just one class or the entire series of six. Meet every other Tuesday, June 14-Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m., North Laurel-Savage MultiService Center, 9900 Washington Blvd., Laure. $5 per class. 410-313-1940 or children@howardcountymd.gov to reserve a seat.
Collision Avoidance Training — Defensive driving and vehicle control program for teens developed by the National Traffic Safety Academy. Participants receive classroom training on a Friday evening. On Saturday, participants buckle into their own vehicles and gain valuable on-the-road experience. Taught be police officers. June 24-25, James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, 2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville. $95. Space is limited. 410-313-3758.
Tai Sophia Institute Spring and Summer Open Houses — Holding a graduate school open house event. June 18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel. Office of Graduate Admissions, 410-888-9048, ext. 6647, or admissions@tai.edu.
Veteran's Forum — Sponsored by the Military Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Guilford. Featuring Cynthia Mason-Posey, Director of the Veterans Outreach and Advocacy, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, who will be available to answer questions on women's issues, VA compensation and claims, Agent Orange and other issues related to Maryland veterans. Open to all military services veterans (active and retired), spouses and dependents. June 18, 9-11 a.m., Ridgley Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup. Jeanette Hammond, 202-498-4249.
Exhibits
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 Fri., 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 mic 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.
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 Wed., 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." Runs 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.l Fridays-Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Free. 410-730-0075 or http://www.columbiaartcenter.org.
Slayton House Gallery — Exhibiting the watercolors of Lynn Ferris and Beatrice Hardy. Runs June 16-July 9, with a reception June 18, 2-4 p.m., Slayton House Gallery, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. Summer hours June 23-Aug. 12: Monday-Thursday, 3:30-9 p.m.; Friday, 3:30-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. 410-730-3987 or 301-596-4883.
Central Maryland Photographers Guild — Hosting an exhibition of 22 photographs that were selected by utside judges and span a wide variety of subject areas, from wildlife to portrait photography. Runs June 17-July 15, Penn Camera, 352 Domer Ave., Laurel. 301-497-0001 or http://www.cmpg.org.
Columbia Art Center — Presents a new gallery tour series, "Off the Beaten Path," by visiting a different location each month in the greater Baltimore, Washington or Virginia regions, with departures from the Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. June 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $30. 410-730-0075 or http://www.columbiaartcenter.org.
Festivals
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.
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.
Summer Fair — Featuring moon bounce, face painting, live music, local artisans and businesses, goody bags and food. Sun., 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.
Films
Columbia Center for Spiritual Living — Showing "Infinity: The Ultimate Trip." Fri., June 10, 7 p.m., Howard County General Hospital, Wellness Center Medical Pavilion, 10710 Charter Drive, Columbia. Donations accepted. 410-750-8559 or www.columbiacls.org.
Saturday Night at the Movies — Sponsored by Howard County Recreation and Parks. Showing "Ramona & Beezus." June 18, 6-8 p.m., Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. $3 center members, $5 nonmembers; price includes popcorn and a drink. For ages 5 and older. Registration required. 410-313-4840.
Food
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. Fri., June 10, 4:30-8 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 16151 Old Frederick Road, Mount Airy. 410-489-5280 or http://www.celconline.org.
Fundraisers
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. Fri., June 10, 6:30 p.m. start, Western Regional Park, Woodbine. http://www.relayforlife.org/westernhoward. 410-781-4316 or Shelby.williford@cancer.org.
Screw Cancer, Brew Hope — To benefit the Ulman Cancer Fund. Wed., June 15, 6-9 p.m., Looney's Pub South. http://www.ulmancancerfund.org.
Jewelry Sale Fundraiser — Hosted by the Laurel Regional Hospital Auxiliary. To benefit capital equipment for the hospital. Featuring sterling silver, cubic zirconia, jade and stainless silver jewelry, with prices ranging from $9.99 to $149.99. June 17, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, J. Russell Jones room, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-572-5636.
Atholton Athletic Boosters Golf Outing —June 17, 1 p.m., Fairway Hills Golf Club, 5100 Columbia Road, Columbia. $100; price includes drinks, snacks, 19th hole dinner, gifts and prizes. atholtonfitnesscenter@gmail.com or http://www.atholtonboosters.org.
5th Annual Hope Bowl Fundraiser — Hosted by and to benefit the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County. Featuring bowling, music, food and prizes. Teams of five are required to raise pledge money with a $100 minimum per bowler. June 18, 7-9 p.m., Brunswick Columbia Lanes, 7100 Carved Stone Lane, Columbia. http://www.dvcenter.org. Vanita Leatherwood, 410-997-0304 or outreach@dvcenter.org.
Great Sage Benefit Day — Holding a benefit day for PCRM: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, with 10 percent of daily sales benefitting the organization. June 19, Great Sage Restaurant, 5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville. 443-535-9400 or http://www.greatsage.com.
Health
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.
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. Thu., 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. Sat., 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.
Red Cross Blood Drive — Sun., June 12, 8 a.m.-noon, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 800-272-2123 or http://www.eumclaurel.org to schedule an appointment, using sponsor code 13952.
Zumba Under the Stars with the Columbia Association — Featuring a 45-minute land Zumba class, immediately followed by a jump in the heated pool for an aqua Zumba session; refreshments; and door prizes. Sun., June 12, 7-8:30 p.m., Swansfield Mini-WaterPark, 5659 Cedar Lane, Columbia. Rain date is June 26, 7:30-9 p.m. $10 Package Plan Plus members, $12 Package Plan members and $16 nonmembers. Register in advance at the Columbia Athletic Club and save $2 off admission prices. Only cash will be accepted on the evening of the party. 410-730-6744.
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 Mon., 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. June 16, June 28 and 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.
Meetings
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." Thu., 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 June 6.
Sons of Italy, Howard County — Holding a meeting with dinner. Thu., 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." Sat., June 11, 9 a.m., Brighton Gardens, 7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia.
Toastmasters — Holding a meeting. Visitors welcome. Sat., June 11 and June 25, 11 a.m.-noon, Y of Central Maryland, 4331 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. Ben Gugliotta, 410-379-0133 or http://whynottms.freetoasthost.org/.
Howard County Chapter 1734 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association — Holding a luncheon. Wed., June 13, 11:30 a.m., Bob Evans restaurant, 8325 Benson Drive, Columbia. S. Bell-Jones 410-715-1936.
Columbia Association Community Meeting — Hosting a pre-submission meeting to share preliminary plans for the proposed development and allow community members to ask questions and provide feedback regarding the multi-phase plan for improvements to Symphony Woods Park in Columbia's Town Center, with initial improvements to include walkways, lighting, site furnishings and additional parking. June 16, 7 p.m., Columbia Association Headquarters, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia.
Miscellaneous
Summer Fair — Featuring moon bounce, face painting, live music, local artisans and businesses, goody bags and food. Sun., 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.
Juneteenth — Presented by the Howard County Center of African American Culture Inc. Presents "Stony the Road We Trod: From Slavery to Freedom - A Living History," with period refreshments, audience participation, Q-and-A session, and Negro spirituals and African dancers. Period, cultural and/or national dress welcome. June 19, 3-5 p.m., Florence Bain Senior Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Free. 410-715-1921 or 410-313-7213.
Music
Music at Glenwood Senior Center — Presents The ShowTime Singers, featuring show tunes, standards and pop with live musical accompaniment. Sun., June 12, 2 p.m., Glenwood Senior Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840 for free tickets. http://www.showtimesingers.net.
Lakefront Wednesdays Concert Series — Hosted by the Columbia Association. Featuring a live concert of Project Natale. June 15, noon-2 p.m., Downtown Columbia Lakefront. 410-715-3104.
High Heat — June 17, 6 p.m., Players Bar and Grill (formerly Mangias).
Music Matters Showcase — Presents Laurence Baer, Richard Wilson and Paul Harrison. June 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mad City Columbia, 10801 Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia. Free. 410-964-8671.
Outdoors
1st Coalition for a Healthy Maryland Golf Tournament — Sponsored by the Coalition for a Healthy Maryland, the Columbia Association and The Arena Club. Fri., 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.
Nature Walk — Hosted by the Howard County Conservancy. Presents "Photograph Nature: A Family Effort," about photography principles. Bring a digital camera and walk with photographer Natalie Brewer to take pictures of landscapes, plants and animals. Sat., June 11, 10 a.m., Howard County Conservancy. Rain or shine. Free.
Take Your Children Fishing at Lost Lake, Patapsco River — Hosted by Howard County Conservancy. Learn how to teach your kids to fish and help them do it. Fishing regulations, ethics and safety will be covered before fishing. For families with children ages 6-15. Adults ages 16-64 can help their children fish, but cannot not fish themselves.June 18, 10 a.m., Patapsco State Park's Lost Lake. $5 fee per child for bait and use of rod and reel. Registration required by June 16. 410-465-8877 or http://www.hcconservancy.org.
Religion
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. Sat., 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.
Theater
Laurel Mill Playhouse — Presents "Rent." Runs through Sat., June 11; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 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.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Co. — Presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)." Runs 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. Sun., June 12, 6 p.m., Beth Shalon Congregation, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. $20 individual, $36 couple, $10 teens. http://www.beth-shalom.net.
Drama Learning Center — Presents "Hairspray." Runs June 17-18 and 23-25, 7:30 p.m.; June 19 and 25, 2 p.m.; Drama Learning Center, 9130-I Red Branch Road, Columbia. $15 in advance, $16 at the door; $12 in advance for groups of 10 or more. 410-997-9352 or http://www.dramalearningcenter.com.
Yard Sales
4th Annual Flea Market and Mini Book Sale — Hosted by Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church. Sat., 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.
Tot Swap Summer Sale — Featuring gently-used toys, clothes and equipment. Item drop-off, July 13, noon-8 p.m., and July 14, 9 a.m.-noon; pre-sale events, July 14, 3 p.m.; public sale, July 15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., July 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and July 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with most items 50 percent off. Free admission; tickets required for pre-sale and New Moms events. Wilde Lake Village Center, Old Giant Store, 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. http://www.totswap.net to register as a consignor, volunteer or for New Moms Sale.