CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 2010

Through January 3, 2010
The 16th 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 must-see holiday tradition. 410-740-7840, www.hcgh.org

Through January 31, 2010
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 1, 2010
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

January 8, 2010
Shiatsu Massage for Couples - Upper body techniques
7-9 p.m.
Couples learn simple yet effective Shiatsu massage techniques to reduce stress and promote well-being. $50 per couple per class (or $90 per couple for both classes). Howard County General Hospital. 410-740-7646; www.hcgh.org

January 13, 2010
Happiest Baby on the Block
7-9 p.m.
This class will teach parents-to-be and parents of babies up to three months old successful techniques that can quickly soothe your crying newborn baby. $50 per couple includes parent kits. Howard County General Hospital. 410-740-7646; www.hcgh.org

January 20, 2010
Prenatal Class for Early Pregnancy
7-9 p.m.
For parents-to-be in the first three months of pregnancy. Learn about the early stages of pregnancy and understand the physical changes, your baby’s growth, and easy ways to support your pregnancy. Free Howard County General Hospital. 410-740-7646; www.hcgh.org

January 23, 2010
Pacifica Quartet
Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6, "La Malinconia"
Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 74, "Harp"
Quartet in F Major, Op. 135
Smith Theatre, 8pm, 410-997-2324, www.candlelightconcerts.org

January 27, 2010
Shiatsu Massage for Couples - Lower body techniques
Friday, 7-9 p.m. Couples learn simple yet effective Shiatsu massage techniques to reduce stress and promote well-being. $50 per couple per class (or $90 per couple for both classes). Howard County General Hospital. 410-740-7646; www.hcgh.org

January 28
Pre-Diabetes: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?
7-9 p.m. Understand what pre-diabetes is and how to make life-style changes that can prevent or delay actual diabetes. $15. Howard County General Hospital. 410-740-7646; www.hcgh.org