CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 2008

Ongoing
Community Yoga Classes for Everyone!
Whether you are new to yoga or a yoga pro, these classes are for you! We offer both Hatha based and Kundalini community classes.
Mondays at 6:00pm- Hatha Yoga Community Class
Thursdays at 7:45pm- Kundalini Yoga Community Class
Fridays at 11:00am- Women's Yoga Community Class
The suggested donation is $10. Pay more or less depending on your budget. The Well. Community Space for Yoga and the Healing Arts. 410-418-8944, www.EllicottCityWellness.com

November 24, 2008 - January 4, 2009
The 15th Annual Symphony of Lights
The Symphony of Lights, a spectacular display of more than 70 larger than life, animated and stationary light creations, is a holiday tradition. All proceeds benefit Maternal Child Services of Howard County General Hospital. 410-740-7840, www.hcgh.org

Through December 30, 2008
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O - Baltimore Station
Holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading layouts begining with the arrival of Santa by locomotive on November 28. The festival features many different layouts including the museum's "HO" model train layout in the C&O #725 passenger car and the outdoor "G" scale layout. Children can visit Santa on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the festival. 410-752-2490, www.borail.org

Through January 25, 2009
Holiday Festival of Trains
Holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading including this year's new O-gauge layout in the car house, the Museum's permanent HO-gauge layout in the freight house, and N-gauge layout, and Thomas the Tank Engine! B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station, 410-461-1945, www.ecborail.org

Through January 4, 2009
Peter Pan
Take a magical adventure this holiday season! Fly to Neverland with the Darling children to meet the mischievous Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, swashbuckling pirates, a spunky fairy, and of course, Peter Pan himself. This musical stage adaptation of J.M. Barrie's children's classic is sure to delight audiences of all ages, so it's ok if you want to grow up! New Mainstage at the Olney Theatre Center, 410-924-3400, www.olneytheatre.org

December 2, 2008
Thrifty Tuesday
All aboard! The B&O offers half price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, B&O - Baltimore Station, 410-752-2490, www.borail.org

December 4, 2008
Singular Sensations
Annual Holiday Art Exhibition featuring art for sale that is valued at under $150. Works include jewelry, paintings, photographs, fiber works, glass, cards andmore. Ideal for holiday shopping, art collections, and home decorating. Live music and refreshments at holiday reception. 5-8pm at the Columbia Art Center, 410-730-0075, www.columbiaartcenter.org

December 4, 2008
Doppelbock Beer Release
A strong beer originally brewed by monks of the order of St. Francis, who named their beer Salivator. Originally brewed to sustain the monks through their fasts. 4-6pm at the Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill, 301-604-3454, www.ramsheadtavern.com/savage

December 4, 2008
Family Fun Day
Kindercize with the Kinderman
Thursday mornings are very special at the Mall in Columbia as families enjoy lively children's entertainment! Lord & Taylor lower court, 10:00-11:00am, free and open to the public, 410-730-3300, www.themallincolumbia.com

December 4, 2008
Freestyle
Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is opening Freestyle, a new teen drop-in center at Ridgely's Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup. The center, designed by teens, for teens, will offer a choice of hanging out with friends, playing basketball and video games, listening to music, having a snack at the Snack Shop and other activities. The center will be open from 6pm to 9:30pm August 7, August 21, September 11, September 25, October 16, October 30, November 13, and December 4th. The cost $5. Registration is not required. For more details contact Danielle Bassett at 410-313-1693, www.co.ho.md.us/Rap/

December 4-14, 2008
Columbia Art Center
Main and Window Galleries: Singular Sensations, Annual Holiday Art Exhibition
410-730-0075, www.columbiaartcenter.org

December 5, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Holiday Window Decorating Contest
Stroll through the historic district and view the holiday window decorations as shop owners compete for the best window prize. Public votes determine the winner of the People's Choice Award. Ballots may be picked up at stores in town and at the Howard County Tourism Visitors Information Center, 410-313-1900, 8267 Main Street, Ellicott City Restoration Foundation

December 5, 2008
Midnight Madness
Shop and Dine till midnight Friday December 5th! Enjoy holiday shopping in Ellicott City's historic district! The B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station's Museum Store will be open as well as some of the exhibits. Saturday morning Santa will come down Main Street on an antique fire truck and arrive at the Firehouse Museum from 10:00am to 4:00pm where children can visit with Santa. The old Firehouse Museum is located at the corner of Church Road and Main Street. Contact 410-313-1900 for more information.

December 6, 2008
Breakfast with Santa
Have pancakes with Santa. $5 for kids under 5, $7 for adults. Reservations recommended. 9:30-10:30 at Tersiguels French Country Restaurant, 410-465-4004, www.tersiguels.com

December 6, 2008
Holiday Sale and Nature Crafts
Make your own nature inspired crafts, watch decorating demonstrations and shop our gift shop for your holiday gift list. 10am to 4 pm at Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877, www.hcconservancy.org

December 6 & 7, 2008
Holiday Open House
at the Living Farm Heritage Museum, free admission, train garden, antique displays, live music, refreshments and rides (weather permitting), 410-489-2345, www.farmheritage.org

December 7, 2008
Handel: Messiah
Columbia Pro Cantare presents Handel's Messiah, with text drawn from Hebrew scripture and Christian revelation, this powerful music, rich in invention and craft, amazing in musical inspiration, and illuminated by unending details that delight the ear, mind and heart, continues to claim a central place in the public's affection. 7:30pm at Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake High School, 410-799-9321, www.procantare.org

December 7 & 8, 2008
Holiday Decorated Waverly Manor
Refreshments, music and holiday items for sale. 1-4pm on the 7th, 10am-12pm and 6:30-9pm (by candlelight) on the 8th, $, Waverly Mansion, 410-313-5400, www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP

December 7, 2008
Advent Day of Prayer & Solemn Vespers
This is a beautiful way to step away from the hustle and bustle of holiday preperations and experience peaceful and prayerful reflection of Christ's coming into the world. 1:30-6pm at the Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800, www.companionsofstanthony.org

December 11, 2008
Family Fun Day
Storytime & Sing-a-long with Miss Julie
Thursday mornings are very special at the Mall in Columbia as families enjoy lively children's entertainment! Lord & Taylor lower court, 10:00-11:00am, free and open to the public, 410-730-3300, www.themallincolumbia.com

December 12, 13, 14, 2008
Fab 50's do the 50's
Fab 50+ players performances in the black box theatre. Howard County Arts Council, 410-313-ARTS, www.hocoarts.org

December 13, 2008
Cavani String Quartet
8pm, Candlelight Concert Society, 443-367-3122, www.candlelightconcerts.org

December 13 & 14, 2008
Holiday Open House
at the Living Farm Heritage Museum, free admission, train garden, antique displays, live music, refreshments and rides (weather permitting), 410-489-2345, www.farmheritage.org

December 13 & 14, 2008
Greccio Experience - A Live Nativity
A reenactment of the Nativity through the lens of Francis of Assisi. Prayer- Song- Community at Praise. Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800, www.shrineofstanthony.org

December 15, 2008
Historic Savage Mill
Extended Holiday Hours:
December 15th through Christmas Eve
10:00am-9:00pm
1-800-788-6455
www.savagemill.com

December 18, 2008
Family Fun Day
Mayhem's Magical Circus
Thursday mornings are very special at the Mall in Columbia as families enjoy lively children's entertainment! Lord & Taylor lower court, 10:00-11:00am, free and open to the public, 410-730-3300, www.themallincolumbia.com

December 20, 2008
Bob's BMW Motorcycles Holiday Cheer
Celebrate the holidays BMW style as we welcome our customers and guests with a little holiday cheer! Hot soup, great specials and fun to be enjoyed by all. While you are at the dealership, be sure to tour the vintage motorcycle museum. 9am-4pm, 301-497-8949, www.bobsbmw.com

December 24, 2008
6th Annual Feast of Seven Fish
Join AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar for this Annual Christmas Eve Menu. 410-953-0500, www.aidabistro.com

December 24, 2008
Christmas Eve at Tersiguels
Merry Christmas! Bring family & friends and celebrate! Limited a la carte dinner menu. Reservations required after 3pm. 12-8pm at Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant, 410-465-4004, www.tersiguels.com

December 24, 2008
Christmas Vigil Mass
Begins with a program of carols and poetry at 9:30 pm. Christmas Mass at 10 pm. Reception to follow in the Papal Dining Room. Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800, www.shrineofstanthony.org

December 31, 2008
Best of 2008 Three & Four Course Menu
Celebrate the New Year with a terrific Best of 2008 Three & Four Course Menu with live jazz begining at 9pm. 410-953-0500, www.aidabistro.com

December 31, 2008
New Years Eve at Tersiguels
Join us to ring in 2009! No a la carte! Chef's menu only! 3 seatings: 5pm & 7pm-$80/person, 9:30-$90/person, Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant, 410-465-4004, www.tersiguels.com

December 31, 2008
Evening of Adoration...Preparing for the New Year
Welcome in the New Year with the spirit of peace and prayer as we enter in a period of thanksgiving for all God's blessings of 2008. 9pm at the Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800, www.companionsofstanthony.org