CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 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

May 2009
Photo Contest
Grab your camera and head to the Ellicott City Historic District. Enter your Historic District Photos in the Restoration Foundation Annual Photo Contest. Cash prizes awarded. Offical entry form available at the Howard County Tourism Visitor Center, 8267 Main Street, Side Entrance, 410-247-9252.

Through June 21, 2009
Civil War: The Maryland Story
Learn about life in and around Ellicott's Mills during the Civil War, a defining moment in our nation's history. See how divided loyalties and the burden of war impacted daily life. The B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station. 410-461-1945. www.ecborail.org

May 1 & 2, 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

May 2, 2009
"DRINK PINK" Fundraiser at THE WINE BIN in Historic Ellicott City
Historic Ellicott City's hippest new wine shop will host a fundraiser to benefit Blossoms of Hope and Voices for Children. Light fare and music on upper Main Street adjacent to the Thomas Isaac Log Cabin Blossoms of Hope Grove. 410-313-1900, www.blossomsofhope.com

May 2, 2009
The Columbia Archives "BLOSSOM BIKE-A-BOUT"
Enjoy the beauty of Columbia's paths and naturalenviornment as well as its rich history on this free, self-guided, individually paced friendly bike ride. A great way to learn about Columbia and get active. This year's annual event will follow a pink path through many of the Blossoms of Hope sites planted in Columbia. 9 to 10am, 410-715-3103, www.ColumbiaAssociation.org, 410-313-1900, www.blossomsofhope.com

May 2, 2009
Patapsco Motor Sports Grand Opening
(rain date Saturday, May 9)
Free food, demo rides on ultramotor electric bikes, door prizes and entertainment. New rider courses offered every Saturday morning 11am-1pm. 3736 Old Columbia Pike in Historic Ellicott City. www.patapscomotorsports.com

May 2, 2009
A Tribute to Paul Robeson
Columbia Pro Cantare is joined by one of the area's favorite soloists, Lester Lynch, celebrating the music of Paul Robeson, a Renaissance man and one of the most treasured names of twentieth-century song, in what promises to be a moving and glorious concert. 8pm at the Jim Rouse Theater at Wilde Lake High School, Columbia Pro Cantare, 410-799-9321, www.procantare.org

May 2 & 3, 2009
Sheep & Wool Festival
This unique festival has been held at the Howard County Fairgrounds on the first full weekend in May for more than 35 years. It features working sheepdogs, weaving and shearing, delicious lamb dishes and a large array of wool crafts. For additional information, visit www.sheepandwool.org or call 410-531-3647. For accomodations, visit our Where to Stay page.

May 2 & 3, 2009
Teddy Bear Farm Visit at Clark's Elioak Farm
Free hayrides for all children who bring a teddy bear. If you bring your own Teddy Bear, you can participate in the Teddy Bear Contest at 1pm and 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Or you can bring a NEW Teddy Bear and donate it to the Pediatric Department of the Howard County General Hospital. Folk singing with Tony McGuffin from noon to 4pm both days. Clark's Elioak Farm. 410-731-4049. www.clarklandfarm.com

May 2 & 3, 2009
GreenScape Exhibit Auction & Green Life Festival
The Historic Savage Mill, Maryland Public Television and MIX 107.3 FM will partner to host the "GreenLife Festival" celebrating "Green Culture" and benefiting the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Live music and entertainment, GreenScape art exhibit and auction, resident artist demonstrations, and merchant specials. Experience Zip Line rides at the new Terrapin Adventures! 10am-9pm Saturday. 11am-6pm Sunday. 8600 Foundry Street. Savage, MD 20763. 410-792-2820. www.savagemill.com

May 3, 2009
Garlic Mustard Challenge
Join the challenge with hundreds of other volunteers removing the invasive garlic mustard plant from the park. After two hours of pulling, enjoy live music, old fashioned picnic games, enviornmental displays. Prizes for all volunteers. Taste testing of garlic mustard side dishes by amateur chefs and view posters created by local area school-age children. Ask about our annual kids "Villian of the Valley" poster contest! Patapsco Valley State Park, Avalon and Glen Artney Areas. Contact The Friends of the Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway, Inc. 410-480-0824, www.patapscoheritagegreenway.org

May 3, 2009
May Crowning and Procession
Crowning Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is the climax of this wonderful procession singing Marrian hymns and praying the Rosary in several languages through the grounds of the Shrine. 3pm at the Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800, www.companionsofstanthony.org

May 7, 2009
Herb Walk for Medicine Prospects
Crowning Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is the climax of this wonderful procession singing Marrian hymns and praying the Rosary in several languages through the grounds of the Shrine. 3pm at the Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800, www.companionsofstanthony.org

May 8, 2009
PINK-A-PALOZZA Art Auction at Historic Savage Mill
PINK art displayed throughout April at Pink Plates restaurants will be auctioned to benefit Blossoms of Hope. Open to the public 7-8pm. Click here to view the flyer. 8600 Foundry Street. Savage, MD 20763. 410-505-8702. www.savagemill.com

May 8, 2009
We Will Journey in Faith
This retreat is designed to provide RCIA team members with an opportunity for spiritual reflection and replenishment in light of their experience team members within the RCIA process. 6pm at Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 410-442-1320, www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org

May 8 & 9, 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

May 8 - June 19, 2009
Annual Howard County Resident Artists' Exhibit and Works by Jenee Mateer & Marcella Morgese
Gallery I features the 25th Annual Resident Artists Exhibit, displaying works by visual artists who maintain studios at the Howard County Center for the Arts. Gallery II presents works by Maryland artists Jenee Mateer and Marcella Morgese. Howard County Center for the Arts, 410-313-ARTS, www.hocoarts.org

May 9, 2009
4th Annual Spring Field Days
at the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum. Presented by the Maryland Draft Horse & Mule Association. Horse and mule team demonstrations, antique tractors and farm equipment, vintage automobiles, museum tours and more. Food avaliable, free admittance. 9am til 4pm. www.farmheritage.org

May 9, 2009
Wonder Talks & Walks
National May Bird Count. 10:00am at The Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877, www.hcconservancy.org

May 9, 2009
Child-Fest 2009
Have fun while helping The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc. raise money to fight childhood cancers. Continous entertainment, food, fun activities for children of all ages, outdoor fun zone, information for parents, meet the Orile Bird, mix 106.5, silent auction, raffle prizes and more suprises. Meet Elmo and Rosita! 10am-4pm at Reservoir High School. 410-486-4744, www.childrenscancerfoundation.org

May 9 & 10, 2009
Mother's Day Weekend at Sharp Farm
Bring mom and grandmom to celebrate mother’s day weekend at our beautiful 520 acre farm situated in western Howard County! Just bring a container, or purchase one of ours, then choose from our large selection of beautiful flowers or herbs and make a special mother’s day container! We supply the soil, fertilizer, and mulch for your planter for free! Enjoy a free, 5 p.m. narrated hayride through the farm! Picnic by the pond, walk along our nature trail & visit with the farm animals! Sharps' at Waterford Farm. 410-489-2572. www.sharpfarm.com

May 9 & 10, 2009
Mother's Day Weekend at Clark's Elioak Farm
Free hayrides for all mothers accompanied by a child. Happy Mother's Day to all our wonderful mothers! Give Mom a treat and bring her to the farm to see the Enchanted Forest attractions she loved as a child. A great family outing. Clark's Elioak Farm. 410-731-4049. www.clarklandfarm.com

May 10, 2009
Mother's Day at The Rumor Mill
This year's Mother's Day menu is a tasting of seven courses. For only $45 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity), you can feast on tuna, duck, shrimp, and a trio of desserts. As a bonus, your table's first bottle of wine is half price if there's a mother present. The Rumor Mill. 410-461-0041. www.therumormillrestaurant.com

May 10, 2009
Mother's Day at Victoria Gastro Pub
Open an extra hour early for brunch service: 9:00am – 2:00pm. Open early for dinner service: 2:30pm. Menu specials served in addition to our A La Carte Menu: Raspberry Bellini, Spicy Mary, Baby Spinach and Strawberry Salad Goat Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette, Sausage, Broccoli and Cheddar Strata, Mustard and Fennel Roast Pork Tenderloin, Rhubarb and Strawberry Chutney, Mascarpone Parmesan Polenta. Victoria Gastro Pub. 410-750-1880. www.victoriagastropub.com

May 11, 2009
Leonard Cohen
at Merriweather Post Pavilion
7:30pm (gates at 6:00)
Pavilion $250, $175, $99.50, $69.50, Lawn $40
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10am
www.merriweathermusic.com

May 13 - July 1, 2009
Lunchtime Lakefront Concerts
Join the downtown Columbia community for FREE lunchtime entertainment! Bring a bag lunch or grab a mid-day meal at area restaurants. noon-2pm at the Columbia Lakefront, Lake Kittamaqundi, 410-715-3104, www.ColumbiaAssociation.org

May 15, 2009
Special Program at Sharp Farm
A beautiful 520 acre farm situated in western Howard County is opening the farm to all! Parents & children or small daycare groups can sign up for a special educational program being offered from 10am to 12pm. Must register on or before Tuesday, May 12. Sharps' at Waterford Farm. 410-489-2572. www.sharpfarm.com

May 15, 2009
Artwalk at Savage Mill
The Savage Mill Artist Collective hosts Artwalks every third Friday, inviting the public to their open studios and serving wine and hors d'oeuvres. 6-8pm throughout Savage Mill. 410-505-8702. www.savagemill.com

May 15 & 16, 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

May 16, 2009
Nature Walk at Pigtail Recreation Center
Join Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission from 8-10am for an easy and free hike through one of the last remaining native tree stands in Maryland. This is also a great time to see birds nesting throughout this beautiful forest. For more information, email kknox@wsscwater.com

May 16, 2009
Open House
Distinct from other schools, Tai Sophia Institute delivers academic excellence with a focus on the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit. We invite you to attend our Open Houses to learn more about our graduate degree programs in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Applied Healing Arts. 9:30am-12:30pm at Tai Sophia Institute, 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MD 20723, 410-888-9048, www.tai.edu

May 16, 2009
Herb Weekend at Sharp Farm
Join Sharp Farm for a special lesson on herbs and an herb tasting! Learn how to grow them, how to use them, and how to cook them! Perfect for the beginner or intermediate gardnerer the class will be taught by denise sharp and sign up is necessary by Thursday May 14th. 5-6:30pm at Sharps' at Waterford Farm. 410-489-2572. www.sharpfarm.com

May 16 & 17, 2009
Wine in the Woods
Enjoy samples from all of Maryland's wineries, gourmet foods from local restaurants, live music, wine seminars, and arts and crafts vendors. Admission includes souvenir wine glass and wine samples. Tickets avaliable online at www.wineinthewoods.com or by calling 410-313-7275.

May 16 & 17, 2009
Annual Fundraiser Whipps Plant Sale
Annual Plant Sale benefits the cemetary-park, emphasis on native plants, talks on horticulture of interest to homeowners, 410-465-6721.

May 16 & 17, 2009
Sheep and Wool Weekend at Clark's Elioak Farm
Daniela Anderson will show us fibers from raw to finished, different types and qualities of wool and do spinning demonstrations. Kids of all ages will get a hands on opportunity to experience the art of spinning. Also come see Border Collie sheep herding demonstrations at 1pm both days with our resident shepherd, Janet Harvey. Clark's Elioak Farm. 410-731-4049. www.clarklandfarm.com

May 22, 2009
Kenny Chesney
w/ Miranda Lambert & Lady Antebellum
Pavilion $82.25, Lawn $42.25
Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 21 at 10am
www.merriweathermusic.com

May 22 & 23, 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

May 23 & 24, 2009
Telegraph Weekend
Morse Telegraph Club, retired telegraphers, demonstrates the Victorian Telegraph. Send and receive a telegraph of your own composition. All of the telegraphers are veterans. The B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station. 410-461-1945. www.ecborail.org

May 27- 31, 2009
Historic National Road Yard Sale Days
834 miles of treasure hunting from Baltimore City to St. Louis and 176 miles in MAryland alone. Travel the road in search of wild, weird and wonderful things or hold your own yard sale. Maryland National Road Association. 301-371-7531.
www.hcconservancy.org

May 28, 2009
Wine in the Garden
5 to 8pm at The Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877, www.hcconservancy.org

May 29 & 30, 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

May 30, 2009
A Portrayal of Issac Ridgeway Trimble
Alan Walden, well-known journalist and broadcaster, and a member of the B & O Railroad Museum Board of Directors, will portray General Isaac Ridgeway Trimble. His story is the quintessential tale of Maryland in the Civil War, and he will talk about it, from John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry, to the capture of Harper's Ferry by Confederate Forces in 1862, to the Battles of Antietam and Monocacy. This program will last approximately 45 minutes and will include a question and answer period. 1pm at the B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station. 410-461-1945. www.ecborail.org

May 30, 2009
Musical Pieces by Great Russian Composers
Solo piano concert by child prodigy, Jeffrey Ly (age 14) with pieces by Russian composers. This is a FREE concert sponsored by Russian Maryland Cultural Center. 6pm at the Lindum Linthicum Building. 443-527-4375. www.myRMCC.com

May 30, 2009
M3 Rock Festival featuring Twisted Sister, Ratt, Extreme & more!
at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Noon (gates at 11am)
Pavilion $75 & $55 (GA Floor), Lawn $35
Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 28 at 10am
www.merriweathermusic.com

May 30, 2009
2nd Annual Senior Day - Plan Your Future Event
Discussions to include: financial planning for seniors, legal documents, housing options, enjoying the next phase. The entire event is free and open to the public, no registration necessary. Its a great opportunity for seniors, their adult children and baby boomers to learn about the many services avaliable for senior citizens. Complimentary refreshments will be avaliable throughout the day. For more information, please call the office on Aging at 410-313-5980, or the Coalition of Geriatric Services at 410-997-0610. www.cogsmd.org

May 31, 2009
Historical Tours of the Shrine of St. Anthony
Historical tours of the Manor House and Shrine at 1:30pm. Healing Mass and Adoration at 3pm. Shrine of St. Anthony. 410-531-2800. www.shrineofstanthony.org