Oyster and ham lovers, arise. It's time for the annual Ham and Oyster Supper at Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church across from Freestate on Route 108.
The all-you-can-eat supper will be served family style on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. The meal includes hand-patted fried oysters, ham, potato salad, succotash, coleslaw, rolls, jelly, relishes, iced tea, lemonade and coffee for $19 at the door. Assorted desserts are priced separately. Carry-outs are available. For tickets and information, call 410-531-5653 or go to http://www.l-lumc.org/.
Remember to allow extra time to visit the book sale, bake sale and bazaar areas. There are individuals with craft tables and items from home-based businesses.
The Frederick Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will meet Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Edenton Retirement Community Manor House. Guest speakers will be Sandy and Dave Gill, volunteer puppy raisers for Guide Dog Foundation/America's VetDogs from Gaithersburg. They will bring Toby, their working Therapy Dog and Cindy Bear, their current Guide Dog Puppy in training. The talk will cover the differences between Guide Dogs and Service Dogs. All are welcome to attend. The group meets the first Saturday of each month.
The Howard County Office on Aging invites seniors to a Thanksgiving luncheon and dance at the Ten Oaks Ballroom on Nov. 14. If you need sign language or other accommodations to attend, call 410-313-5980 (voice/relay) or e-mail map@howardcoutymd.gov by Oct. 31.
To request transportation, call HT Ride at800-270-9553 and press 3 by Nov. 5.
Spirits will be soaring as children of all ages enjoy the high-flying musical fantasy "Peter Pan" at River Hill High over the weekend of Nov. 1-3. There's a cast of 50 RHHS students and 24 younger students from Howard County elementary and middle schools plus a live orchestra.
Performances are set for Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., Nov. 2, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. All performances are in the school auditorium.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door or $13 if you bring non-perishable food items for the Howard County Food Bank. Box Office opens 90 minutes before curtain or go to http://www.seatyourself.biz/rhhs. For more information contact pland@hcpss.org or call 410-313-7120.
Are you looking for a vegan soulmate? Bring all your single friends and play matchmaker at the Fall Social and Singles Mingle at Great Sage on Monday, Nov. 4. Sign up early for $30 or pay $35 at the door for one bar drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), a variety of hors d'orderves, fun and games. Call 443-535-9400 to learn more.
Kara Atkinson will present a free seminar on Eating for Energy at Claret Hall on Thursday, Nov. 7, 7:30-8:30 p.m. To register, email kara@ACKtionllc.com or call 410-591-5284 or go to http://www.acktionllc.com/.
Many of you know that Margaret Walton's grandson Randy Williams has Down Syndrome. Randy is now 7 years old. He and twin brother Jack are Cub Scouts. You can usually find big sister Annie nearby lending support for all Randy's activities.
Margaret will be supporting Randy and all those with Down Syndrome by walking in the 11th annual DSAJ Buddy Walk on Nov. 9. She's looking for sponsors and donors. If you would like to support Team Randy's Rockets you can donate online or send a check payable to DSAJ to 13975 Wayside Drive, Clarksville, MD 21029-1303. Be sure to remember Team Randy's Rockets when you go to http://www.dsaj.kintera.org/.
October was anniversary month for two local businesses. Everett Jewelers celebrated 26 years in business with 16 of those years in River Hill Village Center. Nest celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Clarksville Square center near Roots Market.
If you have a November event to share, send the info pronto. December notices are beginning to arrive.