CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 2009

April - December 2009
Historic Ellicott City Sites Open
Saturday and Sunday, 1-4pm
410-465-8500
www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP/RAP_HistoricalSites.htm

Thomas Issac Log Cabin - free - donations gratefully accepted
Howard County Firehouse Museum - free - donations gratefully accepted
Ellicott City Colored School Restored - free - donations gratefully accepted
Heritage Orientation Center - free
Patapsco Female Institute - admittance fee

May - November 2009
Farmers Markets
Featuring the season's freshest, locally grown produce, baked goods, fruits of the season, flowers, transplants, and organically grown produce and specialty items, farmers markets are a great venues to meet the farmers, eat healthy and locally grown food and have fun.

East Columbia Library
6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia
Thursdays, May 7th to mid-November
2-6pm

Glenwood Library
2350 Route 97
Glenwood
Saturdays, May 9th to October 31st
9:30am-1pm

Oakland Mills Village Center
5851 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia
Sundays, May 3rd to mid-November
9am-1pm

October 2 & 3, 2009
Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City
Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.howardcountymd.gov/HCT/HCT_GhostTours.htm

October 3, 2009
Fall Festival
Visitors to the Howard County Conservancy's Fall Festival will enjoy our working blacksmith shop, native plant sale, children's activities, farm animals, historic tours, local crafts, refreshments and music. 1-4pm. Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-9977. www.hcconservancy.org

October 3, 2009
2009 DVC UnGala: A Carnival of Hope
The Domestic Violence Center of Howard County will be hosting its annual fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for domestic violence services in Howard County. The carnival themed-atmosphere will feature dinner, games, prizes, live music and dancing throughout the evening! 6:30-10:00pm at The Spear Center of the General Growth Properties Building, 4th Floor. 410-997-0304, www.dvcenter.org

October 6, 2009
Allman Brothers Band and Widespread Panic
6:00pm, gates at 4:30pm at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Pavilion $75, $55, lawn $40
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17 at 10:00am
www.hcconservancy.org

October 9 & 10, 2009
Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City
Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.howardcountymd.gov/HCT/HCT_GhostTours.htm

October 10, 2009
Owls, Vultures and Hawks - Oh My!
w/ Steve Heacock
Howard County Conservancy. 410-465-8877. www.hcconservancy.org

October 16 & 17, 2009
Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City
Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.howardcountymd.gov/HCT/HCT_GhostTours.htm

October 19-29, 2009
Celebrate with Aida Bistro in the Campania Region of Italy
Celebrate the 7 year anniversary of Aida Bistro & Wine Bar by joining Owners Joe & Mary Barbera on their 1st Annual Food & Wine Tour. Contact joe@aidabistro.com and patty@cruisevacationsintl.com for more information.

October 23 & 24, 2009
Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City
Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Friday and Saturday, April through November at 8:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.howardcountymd.gov/HCT/HCT_GhostTours.htm

Friday October 30st – Halloween Eve
Ellicott City Ghost Tours
Join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, Part I & II! Halloween Eve Tour Times: 6:30PM, 7:00PM, 7:30PM, 8:00PM, 8:30PM, 9:00PM, 9:30PM & 10PM. Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.VisitHowardCounty.com

Saturday October 31st – Halloween Night
Ellicott City Ghost Tours
Halloween night and just 2 days before the next Full Moon so ghosts & goblins will be especially active! Visit old Ellicott City and join us for a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the east coast. Our guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District; so many in fact that we now offer two independent tours, "Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour Part I & II! Halloween Tour Times: 6:30PM, 7:00PM, 7:30PM, 8:00PM, 8:30PM, 9:00PM, 9:30PM, 10:00PM, 10:30PM &11:00PM Reservations strongly recommended. 410-313-1900/1-800-288-8747, www.VisitHowardCounty.com