Plays, Dancing, Discount Dining and More in Howard County this Weekend

Here are some fun things to do around town with the family this weekend.

Where/When:   Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763, Sunday, July 29, 3 p.m. Why to go:  Spend two hours taking the Terrapin Challenge. Then reward yourself with a mouth-watering choice of six entrees paired with hearty samples of six different Rams Head Tavern Beers or wine. Pricing: $69.95 plus tax   Where/When: Columbia Association, 10221 Wincopin Cir Ste 100, Columbia, MD, Friday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. Why to go:  The Columbia Association's Lakefront Summer Festival is sponsored by the Columbia Association and held on the lawn at the Columbia Town Center Lakefront off Little Patuxent Pkwy. No admission fee is charged. Parking is free. Sunday concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and all other concerts begin at 8 pm and end by …

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Family Fun in Howard County this Weekend

Here are some fun things to do around town with the family this weekend.

Where/When: 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763, Saturday, July 21, 3 p.m. Why to go:  Enjoy a 12 mile easy ride along the Little Patuxent River riding our comfortable mountain bikes over paved paths and hard packed dirt.  Along with way we often see wildlife and learn about the history of the area. We arrive at beautiful Lake Elkhorn and travel around this lake for 2 miles enjoying the sites and sounds this park. Then we enjoy some wine, cheese, bread along the lake side before heading back to our base camp at Savage Mill.  We provide bikes, helmet, instructions, wine, cheese, bread.  Must be at least 5 ft. tall and 21 years old.  Pricing: $59.95 plus tax. Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 12 Where/When: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, …

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Family Fun this Weekend in Howard County

Here are some fun things to do around town with the family this weekend.

  Where/When:   Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763, Sunday, June 24, 2012, 3 p.m. Why to go:  Spend two hours taking the Terrapin Challenge. Then reward yourself with a mouth-watering choice of six entrees paired with hearty samples of six different Rams Head Tavern Beers or wine. Pricing: $69.95 plus tax   Where/When:   Smith Theater, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044, Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m. Why to go:  Seoul, Korea-born and Julliard-educated, internationally-acclaimed sisters – cellist Maria, violinist Angella, and pianist Lucia – fearlessly merge the classic with the contemporary. Pushing the boundaries and blurring the lines, they make the case that this is the new classical music for this …

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Howard County 'Bucket List' – Terrapin Adventures

This local business at Savage Mill can make your high-soaring dreams a reality.

Have you ever dreamed of soaring through the treeline or climbing a mountain? Do your kids need a new way to get some energy out? Well you don't have to travel far to get that kind of experience, with Terrapin Adventures at Historic Savage Mill. Boasting four rock climbing walls, elevated ropes courses, a giant swing and a locally famous zip-line, Terrapin Adventures is a must-do activity and is our first installment on the Howard County "Bucket List," a list compiled of must-see, must-do items in Howard County. "Basically, we're all about connecting–making people connect on a different level with each other," says owner Matt Baker, who set up shop at the Mill four years ago. Baker says students and tour groups go through team-building …

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Get Out – Beer, Zip Lines and Free Music

Make the most of the weather and weekend!

Savage-Guilford: Where/When: Rams Head Tavern on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: Corey Jenkins will be playing an acoustic set out on the patio. Sip a cool drink and relax in the warm summer air and listen to the soothing sounds of this talented vocalist. Pricing: Free Where/When: Terrapin Adventures on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 3 p.m. Why Go: Beer and fear: normally, these are two things you wouldn't want to combine, but this is the exception to that rule! You'll spend two hours at the Terrapin Challenge and after that, you'll eat a delicious meal and sample some brews. Pricing: $65   Columbia: Where/When: Artists' Gallery on Friday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Why Go: Local …

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Get Out – Fearless Fathers in Savage, Ed Asner in Columbia

Make the most of your weekend.

Savage-Guilford: Where/When: The Queen's Ink on Friday, June 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Why Go: Create some T!m-inspired tags. Everyone is welcome; just be sure to bring your basic kit! Pricing: $24 Where/When: Terrapin Adventures on Sunday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Why Go: Bring your dad out for a fun adventure! Let him take a turn on the zip line, giant swing, high ropes adventure or climbing tower for free. All you have to do is buy anything of equal or lesser value. Pricing: Free for dad; prices vary    Columbia: Where/When: Wilde Lake High School (Rouse Theater) on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. Why Go: Comic actor Ed Asner is in town for a special performance of FDR. Come and see the show and you'll be entered into a drawing…

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Frugal Family

Deals the whole family will love - fitness and fun, for free!

Book Online and Save Terrapin Adventures in Savage offers a 5 percent discount when you book your adventure online and at least 14 days in advance. In addition, when you join in their frequent flyer program, you'll get discounts on future adventures and tours. Adventures featuring high ropes, swings and zip lines will have you screaming for more. Book your adventure today and join the thrill of saving! Coupons for your car Your friends at RPM Autobody in Laurel are offering a variety of opportunities to save on services for your car. Conveniently located on Baltimore Ave., RPM Autobody provides free walk-in estimates, online vehicle status and assistance with car rentals. Services include mechanical, collision and dent repair. Visit their …

Get Out – HCC Events, Beer and Fear at Terrapin Adventures

Don't waste this warm weekend! Here's a list of stuff to do in the area.

Savage-Guilford: Where/When: Terrapin Adventures on Sunday, March 20, at 3 p.m. Why Go: Reserve your spot now for what promises to be the perfect combination of beer and outdoor adventures. First you'll take two hours to get through the Terrapin Challenge. After you've worked up an appetite, you'll go to Ram's Head to enjoy some food, beer and wine. Pricing: $65 Where/When: Howard Community College on Saturday, March 19, at 7:15 p.m. Why Go: Hear this talented group perform pieces by Beethoven, Jean Francaix and others. Pricing: Adults: $29, seniors (60 years old and older): $26, students (18 to 24 years old): $12, children (9 to 17 years old): free   Columbia: Where/When: Howard Community College on Friday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…

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Top 5 Stories of 2010 on Savage-Guilford Patch

Editor Brian Hooks looks at the biggest news in the first year of publication.

Savage-Guilford Patch has only been alive for a few months, but with the end of 2010, we take a look at the most important stories to the community:

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