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Click on the title of any event for an easy to read description that can be shared via email and social networks.
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| Events Ongoing Throughout May |
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Childbirth & Parenting Classes
- Offered by Baltimore Family Beginnings - Feel prepared for all the joys and challenges of bringing a baby into the world - childbirth, breastfeeding, taking care of baby and adjusting to becoming a parent. Classes offered throughout the month, see website for details. 3807 N. Charles St. 21218 3/1 through 7/31 Reserv Reqd, 443-414-4476 www.baltimorefamilybeginnings.com
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Parenting in the Digital Age Workshop
- Offered by the Office of Children’s Services, this free workshop will focus on parents’ common concerns about online activity, including bullying, inappropriate use of photos, setting limits at home and at school, use of social media, and texting and driving. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 410-313-1940, www.howardcountymd.gov/children.
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| May 20 |
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CABARET! Evening of Music, Songs & Laughter
- To benefit Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts. Featuring members of The Capitol Steps, with special performances by CCTA students and alumni. Cocktails, dinner, silent auction. Toby's Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia, 5:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. Tickets Reqd. 410-381-0700, www.cctarts.com.
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Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Learn about common issues, screening recommendations and treatment approaches to conditions that can be a sign of something more serious. Presented by gastroenterologist Preston Kim. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, 7- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 410-740-7601, www.hcgh.org.
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| May 21 |
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Living with Diabetes
- Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine will offer Living with Diabetes classes for people with diabetes. The classes will cover how to change habits, solutions for staying healthy and diabetes management plans for different lifestyles. Howard County General Hospital, 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 443-718-3000,
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 11:30 a.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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Blue Angels Practice Day Deomonstration Cruise
- The Blue Angels make their well anticipated return to Annapolis in 2013! Enjoy their Practice Day Demonstration aboard a comfortable Watermark vessel and take in this impressive air show from the best seat in town. $45/adult, $25/child Annapolis City Dock, 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, 1- 3:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. Tickets Reqd. 410-268-7601, cruisesonthebay.com.
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| May 22 |
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Living with Diabetes
- Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine will offer Living with Diabetes classes for people with diabetes. The classes will cover how to change habits, solutions for staying healthy and diabetes management plans for different lifestyles. Howard County General Hospital, 6- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 443-718-3000,
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 2:30 p.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| May 23 |
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Mocha Moms, Inc. - Support meeting
- Greater Baltimore Chapter of Mocha Moms, Inc. support meeting. Mocha Moms, Inc. is a support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families and communities. Our chapter includes stay-at-home moms and working moms. Union Bethel Church, 8615 Church Lane, Randallstown, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., Ages: 18 and up, gbmochas.org.
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Living with Diabetes
- Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine will offer Living with Diabetes classes for people with diabetes. The classes will cover how to change habits, solutions for staying healthy and diabetes management plans for different lifestyles. Howard County General Hospital, 6- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 443-718-3000,
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| May 25 |
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Brew at the Zoo
- Raise your glass and come celebrate the Zoo at brew! This event couples food and beverage with live music and fun. Tickets are required and include unlimited beer, a commemorative tasting glass, live bands, access to food and artisan vendors, and admission to the Zoo. VIP packages are available and will sell out quickly. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1- 7 p.m., Tickets Reqd. 443-552-5276, www.marylandzoo.org.
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| May 26 |
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Brew at the Zoo
- Raise your glass and come celebrate the Zoo at brew! This event couples food and beverage with live music and fun. Tickets are required and include unlimited beer, a commemorative tasting glass, live bands, access to food and artisan vendors, and admission to the Zoo. VIP packages are available and will sell out quickly. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1- 7 p.m., Tickets Reqd. 443-552-5276, www.marylandzoo.org.
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| May 28 |
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 11:30 a.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| May 29 |
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Stroke Screening
- Includes blood pressure measurement and written stroke risk assessment only. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, 9- 11 a.m., Reserv Reqd. 410-740-7601, www.hcgh.org.
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 2:30 p.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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June
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| Jun 2 |
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Irlen Screener's Certification & SPD Training
- OT, SLP, MSW, psychologists, teacher. Assess sensory/ visual processing disorders,dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, chronic migraines/headaches, autism, light sensitivity, TBI, etc. 14 CE hrs. Irlen Visual Learning Center of Maryland at the Pikesville Plaza Building, 600 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. Tickets Reqd. 410-358-7269, www.irlenvlcmd.com.
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| Jun 4 |
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Ask a Pharmacist
- Bring your medications, vitamins and herbals to our expert pharmacist and learn more about them. Offered in partnership with Johns Hopkins Outpatient Pharmacy. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 410-740-7601, www.hcgh.org.
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 11:30 a.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| Jun 5 |
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 2:30 p.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| Jun 6 |
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Advance Directives
- Understand what advance directives are, who needs them, how to get them and how to complete them. Leave with an advance directives document. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, 6- 7 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 410-740-7601, www.hcgh.org.
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Designer Cake Decorating
- Fancy boutique cakes truly make a lasting impression but come at a premium price. With a few cake decorating tools and products, you’ll transform a simple cake into something that rivals the pros. Creative Alliance at The Patterson, Baltimore, 7- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. Tickets Reqd. 410-276-1651, www.creativealliance.org.
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| Jun 8 |
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Education Exchange
- The Greater Baltimore Chapter of Mocha Moms, Inc. is excited to host an Education Exchange. Speakers to discuss school options, common core curriculum, and parental involvement around schools. Limited capacity. Registration required. Please contact greaterbaltimoremochas@yahoo.com Wilson Room, Towson Branch, BCPL, 320 York Rd, Towson, 1- 4 p.m., Ages: All ages, Reserv Reqd. by 06/05/2013 gbmochas.org.
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| Jun 11 |
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Holistic Moms Network June Meeting: Positive Parenting
- Join us in discussing all the ins and outs of positive parenting. What it is, how to do it, and how to have your family work peacefully. This is a great meeting to learn and share ideas, tips and advice on how to positive parent. At the Panera in Abingdon, next to Wegman’s, 3412 Merchants Blvd, Abingdon, 7 p.m., Ages: All ages, harfordmd.holisticmoms.org.
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Cataracts: What You Should Know
- Learn about cataracts, how they develop, who is at risk, and the signs and symptoms. The management and treatment options for cataracts, including intraocular lenses and lens implant options, also will be discussed by ophthalmologist Melanie Sobel. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, 7- 8:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 410-740-7601, www.hcgh.org.
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 11:30 a.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| Jun 12 |
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 2:30 p.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| Jun 13 |
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Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED
- Learn the skills needed to clear an airway obstruction, perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Earn a two-year American Heart Association completion card. Not a health care provider course. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, 5:30- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 410-740-7601, www.hcgh.org.
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| Jun 14 |
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Living with Diabetes
- Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine will offer Living with Diabetes classes for people with diabetes. The classes will cover how to change habits, solutions for staying healthy and diabetes management plans for different lifestyles. Howard County General Hospital, 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 443-718-3000,
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| Jun 18 |
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Living with Diabetes
- Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine will offer Living with Diabetes classes for people with diabetes. The classes will cover how to change habits, solutions for staying healthy and diabetes management plans for different lifestyles. Howard County General Hospital, 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 443-718-3000,
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 11:30 a.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| Jun 19 |
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Living with Diabetes
- Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine will offer Living with Diabetes classes for people with diabetes. The classes will cover how to change habits, solutions for staying healthy and diabetes management plans for different lifestyles. Howard County General Hospital, 6- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 443-718-3000,
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 2:30 p.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| Jun 20 |
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Living with Diabetes
- Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine will offer Living with Diabetes classes for people with diabetes. The classes will cover how to change habits, solutions for staying healthy and diabetes management plans for different lifestyles. Howard County General Hospital, 6- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 443-718-3000,
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| Jun 22 |
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Solstice 2013
- the Maryland Science Center’s fundraising gala, marks its 36th year of science celebration. The annual fundraising event will be decked out this year with a moveable feast, an always popular signature drink, live music, and an evening of dancing. Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m., Reserv Reqd. Tickets Reqd. 410-545-5960, www.marylandsciencecenter.org.
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| Jun 23 |
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Celebrating Heroes Triathlon
- What: 0.62mi Swim - 17.5mi Bike - 3.4mi Run; Benefits the Medstar National Rehabilitation Network
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013
Location: Centennial Lake Park, Columbia, MD
Race Fees:
USAT Annual Members: $125.00 (US)
Relay Team: $225.00 (all USAT members)
Centennial Lake Park, Columbia, 7- 9 a.m., 410-964-1246, www.tricolumbia.org/events/?eid=9.
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| Jun 25 |
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 11:30 a.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| Jun 26 |
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Moms' Support Group
Soft and Cozy Baby, Baltimore, 2:30 p.m., 410-467-BABY (2229), www.softandcozybaby.com.
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| Jun 27 |
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Hernia: Common Types and Today’s Treatments
- Johns Hopkins general surgeon Kevin Pei will explain different types of hernia, what causes them, when treatment is indicated, and the latest treatment approaches available today. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, 7- 8:30 p.m., Reserv Reqd. 410-740-7601, www.hcgh.org.
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July
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| Jul 9 |
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Holistic Moms Network July Meeting: Safe Cleaning
- Join us in learning the ins and outs of cleaning without chemicals. Discover the benefits of cleaning your home with common household items, such as vinegar, baking soda, and lemons. This is a fantastic way to learn to be eco-friendly without breaking the bank! At the Panera in Abingdon, next to Wegman’s, 3412 Merchants Blvd, Abingdon, 7 p.m., Ages: All ages, harfordmd.holisticmoms.org.
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