Arbutus:
Where/When: on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Take in a football game and help support Southwest Emergency Services. Drop off food, toiletries or towels in the box by the concession stand when you're on your way to get some tasty treats.
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Pricing: Free
Where/When: St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.
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Why Go: Free screenings, health and wellness tips, kids’ activities & more! Will also offer FREE flu shots to adults on a first-come, first-served basis! A variety of healthy snacks will be offered by Wegmans.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Contests, food, prizes and music are only a few of the scheduled events at this fun party! Wear your favorite team's colors and meet and mingle with fellow football fans.
Pricing: $20/person or $150/table of 8
Catonsville:
Where/When: on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go: Eight talented artists will have their work on display, and if you come on Friday, stick around for the artist's reception that will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 815 Frederick Rd. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m.
Why Go: What was it like to grow up in Baltimore in the 50s and 60s? (Or maybe you have memories of your own!) Listen to Gus Russo as he discusses his book “Boomer Days.”
Pricing: Free
Columbia:
Where/When: on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Join Naomi Rose, Ph.D, Senior Scientist for Humane Society International at this special screening of the movie “The Cove,” which is about dolphin-hunting in Japan. Dr. Rose will lead a discussion after the movie.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Thinking about going back to school for a master's? This information session is open to everyone and will tell you everything you need to know about this graduate program.
Pricing: Free
Elkridge:
Where/When: Howard County Conservancy at 10520 Old Frederick Rd. in Woodstock on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Take a tour, watch a blacksmith do his work and peruse the vendors. Plus there will be pony rides for the kids, hayrides and other entertainment.
Pricing: $10/car
Where/When: on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m.
Why Go: What's a pump track? Find out at this grand opening! (Hint: bring your bike!) Just be sure to RSVP!
Pricing: Free
Ellicott City:
Where/When: Holly Manor at 8105 Holly Manor Way in Fulton on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 12 p.m.
Why Go: The manor will be decked out in its finest colonial and contemporary styles by 15 local decorators.
Pricing: Advance: $15, at the door: $20
Where/When: on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Why Go: Watch the Jets square off against the Ravens and eat some delicious food while you're at it!
Pricing: Price varies depending on what you order
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