Get Out – Sunday Auction at Savage Mill, Painting and More
Make the most out of your weekend with this list of activities in the region.
Savage-Guilford:
Where/When: The Queen's Ink on Friday, March 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Register in advance for this fun class all about alternative painting techniques.
Pricing: $80
Where/When: Savage Mill on Sunday, March 13, at 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Items like furniture, jewelry and glassware will be up for auction. Come out and bid on some of these items!
Pricing: Free admission
Columbia:
Where/When: Howard County Conservancy at 10520 Old Frederick Rd. in Woodstock on Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Get outdoors while learning something new about Howard County. Learn how people lived before electricity.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Howard County Library Central Branch on Saturday, March 12, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: There will be music, the movie "Sicko" will be shown and you can learn more about a single-payer heath care system.
Pricing: Free
Elkridge:
Where/When: Maryland Hypnosis on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Why Go: Stressed out? Want to learn some relaxation techniques? Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve yours in advance.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Elkridge Auto Auction on Saturday, March 12, at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Come as early as 9 a.m. and see what this weekly auto auction has to offer.
Pricing: Free, but there is a $200 deposit required to bid
Ellicott City:
Where/When: Howard County Library Central Branch on Friday, March 11, at 11 a.m.
Why Go: This group is for stay-at-home moms who want to come and make some new, like-minded friends. (Start times vary.)
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Normandy Shopping Center on Sunday, March 13, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Meet at the shopping center and get bussed down to the Kennedy Center to enjoy this beloved opera performed by the San Francisco Opera. Bring a meal to eat on the bus!
Pricing: $159
Laurel:
Where/When: District I COPS Office at 8011 New Hampshire Ave. in Hyattsville on Friday, March 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: This educational forum is designed to help civilians understand how to act when they encounter law enforcement officials. You can learn effective communication techniques to help avoid misunderstandings.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Bowie State University at 14000 Jericho Park Rd. in Bowie on Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Get a sneak preview of this Athol Fugard play that will run at the Bethesda Writer's Center from March 18 through April 17.
Pricing: General admission: $10; students, faculty and staff: $5; children: $3