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34th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
04/19/2025 to 04/19/2025
2210 Fairgrounds Rd., West Friendship, MD 21794Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Society presents their 34th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show. Free Admission - Free Parking. Minerals, Original Jewelry, Fossils, Rough & Cut Gemstones. Silent Auctions, Door Prizes and Activities for Kids. Website: https://www.chesapeakegemandmineral.org/club-show.html Contact: info.chesapeakegemandmineral@gmail.com
Financial Literacy Fair
04/19/2025 to 04/19/2025
Glenwood Branch Library, Cooksville, MD 21723Join us for the Financial Literacy Fair at the Howard County Glenwood Library! This exciting event is designed for middle and high school students to build essential money management skills in a fun and engaging way. Includes Guest Speaker Professor Linda Bartlett, a financial expert with 30+ years of experience; Interactive Activities to make learning fun; and Free Resources to boost your financial knowledge. Snacks and Beverages provided! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain real-world financial skills and set yourself up for success! 🎉 RSVP today and save your spot before it’s taken! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjfVHNtknVCsPP9Sv-2PNSxhL4m3EafFv0m7Mz5G6PE15oEw/viewform?usp=sharing. With any questions, contact Siya Macias at siyamacias27@gmail.com and Malvika Dhond at mal.dhond@gmail.com, Co-presidents of InvestInfy (not affiliated with HCPSS). You can also reach Sunay Raval, Founder & President of Howard High School’s Financial Literacy Club, atsunay_raval@hotmail.com.
Independent Bookstore Day at Queen Takes Book
04/26/2025 to 04/26/2025
6955 Oakland Mills Rd, Suite E, Columbia, MD 21045Celebrate the magic of independent bookstores with us! We'll have activities, prizes, and exclusive Independent Bookstore Day books and merch! Visit https://www.queentakesbook.com/events for more information and upcoming events.
National Prescription Drug Take-back Day
04/26/2025 to 04/26/2025
5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center will accept and dispose of unused, expired and unwanted medicines, no questions asked, at a drive-through to collect tablets, capsules, liquids, creams, e-cigarettes, vape pens and needles for safe, secure, environmentally friendly disposal. The event is part of National Prescription Drug Take-back Day. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center will join organizations throughout the U.S. to prevent the misuse of prescription medications, many of which continue to supply the nation’s opioid epidemic. Disposing of unused, expired and unwanted drugs means they’ll no longer pose a danger to anyone in the home or on the street. For more information, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/about/drug-take-back-day
Maryland Winds – A Stroll in the Park
04/29/2025 to 04/29/2025
8500 Ridgelys Run Road, Jessup, MD 20794Spring is in the air, which means it's time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. But before you do that, join us for this final performance of the season which will include something for everyone. We'll present the Mid-Atlantic premiere of native Baltimorean Dwayne Milburn's Centennial Celebration Overture and the story of Tubby the Tuba performed by our very own principal tubist, Tom Holtz and featuring narration by a special guest personality! Sprinkled with marches, new and old, plus some traditional Americana, this will be a great closing for our season. Maryland Winds is an ensemble of professional musicians in the greater Baltimore–Washington, DC, area. Most are current or past performers with the premier military bands, in major symphony orchestras, or as freelancers. Many are also active music educators in schools and private studios. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for seniors, and $10 for students. Buy tickets at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=248130
“Kaleidoscope” Mixed Media by Amanda Milliner and Kiln Formed Glass by Karen Wallace
04/30/2025 to 06/01/2025
8197 Main Street , Ellicott City, MD 21043Artists Gallery’s Featured show for May is “Kaleidoscope” Mixed Media by Amanda Milliner & Kiln Formed Glass by Karen Wallace. The show will have a reception on Sunday May, 4 from 2-5pm. Gallery Hours: Wednesday 11 to 3pm, and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 to 6pm. For more information, contact the gallery at 443-325-5936 or visit www.artistsgalleryec.com
