Timonium United Methodist Church

This Saturday! You are invited! Great food and&nbsp;homemade goods!
2nd of 6 events. CRAFTS GALORE! Marketplace hosted by Vendor Members Group on&nbsp;5/18/24 between&nbsp;9:30 am -&nbsp;2:30 pm. Free admission. (Please bring personal care goods for the homeless.)&nbsp;
4-&nbsp;Additional dates: (First Saturdays in Sept thru Dec): 9/7, 10/5, 11/2, &amp; 12/7/24
Interested Artisans and Food vendors can inquire by&nbsp;following instructions on website: <a href="https://www.VendorMembersGroup.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.VendorMembersGroup.com</a>

Local Event: (2nd of 6) 5/18/24 CRAFTS GALORE! Marketplace

Lutherville-Timonium

Maryland

(2nd of 6) 5/18/24 CRAFTS GALORE! Marketplace

Saturday May 18, 2024: This Saturday! You are invited!Great food and&nbsp;homemade goods!
2nd of 6 events. CRAFTS GALORE! Marketplace hosted...

West Laurel Swim Club

The 2024 swim season officially kicks off on Saturday morning, May 25th with the return of the West Laurel Swim Club's&nbsp;annual “Open the Pool” 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk! Registration starts at 7:30 AM and the race kicks off at 8:00 AM! All participants will receive a race t-shirt. Leashed pets welcome.&nbsp;There will also be prizes, a continental breakfast, and more!

This 5K is a very important fundraiser for the pool and the money raised will help us to continue making critical repairs and improvements to our pool facilities! So, please sign up and share the info with friends and family! ALL ARE INVITED!
REGISTER TODAY!&nbsp;<a href="https://racewire.com/register.php?id=14041" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://racewire.com/register.php?id=14041</a>

Local Event: 5K Walk/Run in West Laurel

Laurel

5K Walk/Run in West Laurel

Saturday May 25, 2024: The 2024 swim season officially kicks off on Saturday morning, May 25th with the return of the West Laurel Swim...

DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum

Community Fun and Entertainment 
The DoodleHATCH FESTIVAL is a 3 day family friendly celebration held during Memorial Day Weekend at the DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum. Enjoy a variety of specialty vendors, themed areas, arts and crafts, amazing entertainers, and kid friendly activities. There's something for the whole family to enjoy.

Local Event: 2024 DoodleHATCH Festival

Columbia

2024 DoodleHATCH Festival

Saturday May 25, 2024: Community Fun and Entertainment
The DoodleHATCH FESTIVAL is a 3 day family friendly celebration held during Memorial...

All are invited to experience 2 days of instruction, preaching, teaching, and praise! Featuring the powerful ministry of&nbsp;Pastor Chris Agboola with gospel recording artist ARIIKE and more...!&nbsp; You won’t want to miss this!&nbsp;
*Saturday, May 25th @&nbsp;12:00noon *Sunday, May 26th @&nbsp;9:30am *Venue: Christ The Truth Ministries -&nbsp;6900 Virginia Manor Rd. Beltsville, MD 20705.
Event Information: 301-327-1455

Local Event: Ushers Weekend

Ushers Weekend

Saturday May 25, 2024: All are invited to experience 2 days of instruction, preaching, teaching, and praise! Featuring the powerful ministry...

Zoom Employment Expo - Virtual!

What's happening?
<a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Howard County FREE Virtual </a><a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">50+ Employment Expo</a> 
Who is it for? 
<ul>
 <li>For ALL age 50+ Jobseekers.</li>
 <li>For area age friendly employers with at least three openings they would like to fill, and have 30 minutes in the afternoon on Thursday, May 30th! </li><li>That includes: Government departments/agencies (Federal/State/County/Local) and for-profit and nonprofit businesses including government contractors, pharmaceutical companies, technology companies etc....</li></ul>
When? <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Thursday, May 30, 2024</a>
Cost: FREE 
Time: Starts at 10 a.m. Yes. You may jump in and out of the Expo as necessary.
Where: Virtual event using Zoom platform.&nbsp; 
Register at <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a> today!
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Schedule:
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 <li>Jobseekers, in the morning (10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.), two amazing morning workshops to help you during your job search.</li>
 <li>In the afternoon, Noon - 3 p.m. Hear from 10-15 Employers talk about their companies and openings and answer a few questions from you before joining Chat to answer all your questions! </li>
</ul>

Register today at <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a> for this free Virtual 50+ Employment Expo!
This employment expo is sponsored by <a href="https://www.howardcountymd.gov/aging-independence" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) </a>and <a href="https://accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington.</a> This Expo is one of <a href="https://accessjca.org/50-plus-employment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">JCA's 50+ Employment Programs.</a><a href="https://accessjca.org/50-plus-employment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> </a>
ALL Age 50+ Jobseekers and age friendly employers are welcome to attend. Everyone must register at <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a>.&nbsp; Registration is free for everyone! 
Questions: Send an email to <a href="mailto:EmploymentExpos@AccessJCA.org" target="_blank">EmploymentExpos@AccessJCA.org </a> or call 301.255.4209

Local Event: Registration is Open for the Howard County, MD  Virtual 50+ Employment Expo 

Registration is Open for the Howard County, MD ...

Thursday May 30, 2024: What's happening?
The Howard County FREE Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Who is it for? 

  For ALL age       50+...

Registration is Open for the Howard County, MD  Virtual 50+ Employment Expo 

Oseh Shalom Synagogue

Are you looking for a dynamic and warm school community for your child/ren (ages 3-18)? 
Learn more about our Oseh Shalom Religious School programs – including tikkun olam (repair the world) projects, Torah, Modern Hebrew, prayer and music, Jewish cooking, arts and more. We offer a once-a-week Sunday program with additional tutoring in the 3rd grade and up. The information session lasts approximately 20 minutes and is available via Zoom or in-person. We are a welcoming community of interfaith, diverse abilities, and LGBTQ+ families.
Please contact <a href="mailto:educationdirector@oseh-shalom.org" target="_blank">educationdirector@oseh-shalom.org</a> to find out more and to RSVP. You can also schedule a one-on-one information session with the Education Director.

Local Event: Religious School Information Session

Religious School Information Session

Thursday May 30, 2024: Are you looking for a dynamic and warm school community for your child/ren (ages 3-18)? 
Learn more about our Oseh...

Savage Mill

There will be Hot Jazz, and Cool Drinks in a Swinging Speakeasy at the Laurel Historical Society’s 22nd Gala June 2, 2024, which is being held from 5-9pm in the Great Room at Savage Mill. The gala will honor The Rev. Eugene Matthews, who is the retiring pastor of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Gala tickets are $115 and sponsorship opportunities are available. The evening includes auctions, and festive drinks, plus special musical performances. For more information or to purchase tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.laurelhistoricalsociety.org%2Fgala.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clvaca-soto%40laurelhistoricalsociety.org%7Ce98027aaf6f94669039d08dc5a69669d%7Caf858b0f417b4af1b6dcb063f443ca60%7C0%7C0%7C638484655946653563%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=32YXhG3Q42xkOjATKrVYs7LpyDjTLjbyCFS3fwT7n%2BQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-auth="VerificationFailed" id="LPlnk" originalsrc="https://www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org/gala.html" shash="RlSieaOKj6leQw8bayGLurrcR/XnccAC3OiSsiQtcKnfgrrBINK/u4bAOtevoLz2h86zXu4D/UmnCcnNIJy9uePnmm4LrDjaEvOCTkRRveLRY8uf9x0YLmNSOjOxSEvUAYQ4/bsI9cMfzZvO73T+pU7SSnLqWr5DsPwaJvwtPug=" data-linkindex="0">https://www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org/gala.html</a>
 301-725-7975 or info@LaurelHistoricalsociety.org

Local Event: Laurel Historical Society's 22nd Gala

Laurel Historical Society's 22nd Gala

Sunday June 2, 2024: There will be Hot Jazz, and Cool Drinks in a Swinging Speakeasy at the Laurel Historical Society’s 22nd Gala June 2,...

Are you looking for a dynamic and warm school community for your child/ren (ages 3-18)? 
Learn more about our Oseh Shalom Religious School programs – including tikkun olam (repair the world) projects, Torah, Modern Hebrew, prayer and music, Jewish cooking, arts and more. We offer a once-a-week Sunday program with additional tutoring in the 3rd grade and up. The information session lasts approximately 20 minutes and is available via Zoom or in-person. We are a welcoming community of interfaith, diverse abilities, and LGBTQ+ families.
Please contact<a href="mailto:educationdirector@oseh-shalom.org" target="_blank"> educationdirector@oseh-shalom.org</a> to find out more and to RSVP. You can also schedule a one-on-one information session with the Education Director.

Wednesday June 5, 2024: Are you looking for a dynamic and warm school community for your child/ren (ages 3-18)? 
Learn more about our Oseh...

The DAV Auxiliary Unit 7 Omaha Beach in Bowie, MD will be having a craft fair June 8th, 2024. Everyone is welcome and this event will help veterans attend the Golden Age Summer Olympic&nbsp;Games in Utah this summer.

Local Event: Free DAV Craft Fair

Bowie

Free DAV Craft Fair

Saturday June 8, 2024: The DAV Auxiliary Unit 7 Omaha Beach in Bowie, MD will be having a craft fair June 8th, 2024. Everyone is welcome and...

Wild Life VBS is a five-day adventure where kids discover how special they are to God and how wild it is they can share their story, use their gifts, and spend time with God and others.&nbsp;

Local Event: Wild Life VBS 

Wild Life VBS 

Monday July 22, 2024: Wild Life VBS is a five-day adventure where kids discover how special they are to God and how wild it is they can...

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Saturday, May 18

Featured Event

(2nd of 6) 5/18/24 CRAFTS GALORE! Marketplace

Saturday, May 25

Local Event

5K Walk/Run in West Laurel

Local Event

2024 DoodleHATCH Festival

Local Event

Ushers Weekend

Thursday, May 30

Local Event

Registration is Open for the Howard County, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Local Event

Religious School Information Session

Sunday, June 2

Local Event

Laurel Historical Society's 22nd Gala

Wednesday, June 5

Local Event

Religious School Information Session

Saturday, June 8

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Free DAV Craft Fair

Monday, July 22

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Wild Life VBS

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(2nd of 6) 5/18/24 CRAFTS GALORE! Marketplace