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Polar fair – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service will host the first-ever Gunpowder Polar Fair, on Saturday, Nov. 3 at North Point State Park in Baltimore County, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This event is part of an effort by the park to help people reduce their carbon footprint and live more sustainably,” said Sarah Witcher of Gunpowder State Park. Visitors to the fair will experience informative displays on ways to conserve energy, dynamic presentations about the climate crisis, and enjoy games and interactive activities. Admission is $3 per car and visitors are encouraged to bring friends and family for this fun-filled day in the park. The event will take place rain or shine. Details: 410-592-2897.
Citrus Sale – Boy Scout Troop 746 citrus sale at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Gym, 8420 Belair Rd. Navel Oranges $29 - 4/5 bushel, $16.00 - 2/5 bushel. Pink Grapefruit $28 - 4/5 bushel, $15 - 2/5 bushel. Order by Nov. 11, pick up Saturday Nov. 17, before noon. Details: Call 410-592-7866. Direct from Indian River, Florida.
2007 Tree Lighting – Friday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. The Avenue At White Marsh Main Plaza. WPOC’s Laurie DeYoung will host this heartwarming family event. 6 to 7 p.m. - Musical performance by Part Harmony. 7 p.m. - Santa’s arrival! 7:30 p.m. - Visits with Santa in front of the tree. Don’t forget your camera! 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Fire and Magic performance at the Main Plaza.
White Marsh Holiday Parade – Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. The Avenue at White Marsh.
Car seat installation day – Nov. 9 from noon until 6 p.m. Parkville traffic division is sponsoring the event to be held at The Parkville Fire Station by appointment only. Call PC8 desk 410-887-5310. Any questions please leave a message for Ofc. McCumber or Ofc. Donovan.
Celebrating 78 years – Sat. Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum invites aviation organizations to join us as we celebrate 78 years of aviation history in Middle River. Details: 410-682-6122 orwww.marylandaviationmuseum.org.
Luncheon & bingo – Nov. 12. Luncheon will be served at 11a.m. and bingo starts at 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun. American legion Auxiliary Unit #130, 8666 Silver Lake Dr., Perry Hall. Details: 410-870-0625.
AARP Meeting – Perry Hall AARP #2719 meets every third Wednesday of the month at Perry Hall United Methodist Church, 9515 Belair Rd. Join us. Details: 410-256-6354.
Connect – Nov. 14, doors open at 11 a.m. The Baltimore Christian Women’s Connection invites you and a friend to our “Cookies by design” luncheon featuring Patrice Hooper and some exciting cookie creations and surprises. Music by Marlene Burns. Speaker will be Sandra Barten. Reservations required by the Nov. 7. Sparrows Point Country Club, 919 Wise Ave. Details: 410-284-4095.
Indoor flea market – Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 124, St. Isaac Jogues, Carney in the church hall, 9215 Old Harford Rd. Plenty of parking, food and fun.
Brunch, baskets & bears – Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is holding a brunch which will feature beautiful cameo baskets, adorable bears and many more items for your holiday gift giving. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 7910 Belair Rd. Details: 410-665-7300.
K of C bingo – Nov. 10 at 7:15 p.m. Cash bingo at the Church of the Annunciation Parish Hall, 5212 McCormick Ave. in Rosedale. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Details: 410-866-6546.
Stroller strides – Every Monday-Friday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The White Marsh Mall. Get fit and have fun with Stroller strides, a stroller exercise program for new and expectant mothers. This unique form of walking fitness helps mom’s increase energy, tone muscles, meet new friends and be with their baby. Details: 1-888-74-OBTLC.
Youth skating – Now in its 10th season, the Patterson Park Stars program provides ice hockey for about 60 underprivileged, inner-city children – boys and girls, ages 7-13. No skating experience is needed – all equipment is loaned and children are taught how to play. Breakfast is provided at the rink. The program began Sunday, Oct. 28 and continues for 16 more weeks. The Patterson Park Stars are sponsored and supported by the non-profit Baltimore Youth Hockey Club and generous foundations and donors. Details: Mallory_Richards@bd.com.
Bull & oyster roast – Saturday, Nov.10 at 7 p.m. St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church will sponsor its Fifth Annual Bull and Oyster Roast at the St. Joseph Parish Center, 8420 Belair Rd. The menu includes fresh shucked oysters and clams, pit beef and ham, Italian sausage, fried chicken, beef barbecue, oyster stew, Maryland crab soup, desserts, beer, soda, wine, and frozen drinks. Gene Vincentt and the Cadillac band will perform. Tickets are $35. Contact Don Bollhorst at (410) 256-5063.
Bazaar – Reserve your seat today for the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s annual Christmas Festival and Bazaar. Seated luncheon, silent auction and thousands of bargain priced holiday gifts and crafts for sale. All for $25 per person, Friday, Nov. 9 at Columbus Gardens (4301 Klosterman Ave.) Doors open at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army of Greater Baltimore. To purchase tickets, call 410-783-2920.
Oyster & ham dinner – Nov. 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. Craft bazaar and attic treasures from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Rd. Details: 410-668-5665.
36th Annual Athenian Agora – Nov. 9 & 10 from 11 a.m. to midnight & Nov. 11 from noon until 6 p.m. “It’s Fun to Go Greek” at the biggest Festival of Greek Food, Greek Pastries, Greek Dancing & Live Greek Music in Baltimore! Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 24 W. Preston St. (corner of Maryland Avenue & Preston Street). Details: 410-727-1831 or www.goannun.org
Foreclosure prevention workshop – Nov. 7 & 26, 6 to 7:45 p.m. Topics include: The foreclosure process, home retention options, foreclosure scam alerts. Sponsored by Home Partnership, Inc. The workshop will be held at Joppa Branch Library Meeting Room, 655 Towne Center Dr., Joppa. Free & open to the public, pre-registration required. Details: 410-679-3200 or info@homepartnershipic.org.
Trap, neuter & return – The Maryland SPCA, Maryland Feline Society, Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, and Alley Cat Allies are developing free community outreach and humane education programs, and will offer low-cost spay/neuter clinics for outdoor stray and feral cats. The workshops will provide information on safe care for outdoor cats and on how to stop the cycle of breeding with Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). The workshop will address caring for outdoor cats and building inexpensive shelters, and other information. Sessions are held as follows: Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd: Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), 301 Stockholm St. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Info:www.alleycat.org/baltimore, alleycat@alleycat.org , 240-482-1988.
Luncheon – College of Notre Dame of Maryland’s Continuing Education Alumnae Chapter will host its annual fall luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Doyle Formal Lounge. Sister Eileen Eppig, SSND, associate professor of religious studies, will speak about “Muslim Women in Jordan and the Middle East.” Earlier this year, Sister Eileen spent nearly a month in Jordan as part of select group of professors from across the United States to learn firsthand about Islam and Middle Eastern culture. The cost is $25 per person for lunch and the program or $10 for the program only. College of Notre Dame is located at 4701 North Charles St. in Baltimore. Details: 410-532-5542 or visit www.ndm.edu.
Holiday bereavement program – Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. A Holiday Bereavement Workshop entitled ” Rethinking the Holidays” will be offered by the Community Hospice of Maryland, 9940 Franklin Square Dr., Suite K-White Marsh. Free and open to the public. Details: 410-248-3003.
Oyster & ham dinner – Nov. 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu - oysters, ham, green beans, potato salad, cole slaw and dessert. Cake table & holiday bazaar table. Adults $16, children 6 to 12 - $8, children under 6- $5. Carry-outs $1 extra. Zion United Church of Christ, 8701 Cottington Rd. Details: 410-931-8400.
“Beauty and the Beast” – Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. The Sky is the Limit Community Theatre, sponsored by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services, is now accepting school/group reservations for our production of “Beauty and the Beast”. We are offering a group rate price of $5 per person. Eastern Regional Performing Arts Center located within the North Point Government Center at Merritt Blvd. & Wise Ave in Dundalk. Details: 410-887-5370 (voice) or 410-887-5319 (TT/Deaf).
November 3
Citizens on patrol training – 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Northeast Citizens on Patrol will be holding a training session at Harbel, 5807 Harford Rd. Current members can get a refresher on patrol procedures and techniques. All are invited. If you are interested in learning more about this award winning group that works with uniformed police officers to protect you, please join us. Details: 410-325-1416.
Wonders of weather – 2 to 4 p.m. Learn about natural disasters, how to read the clouds, and make a thermometer to use at home! Ages 8 to adult. Donations appreciated. Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Rd. Details: 410-887-2817.
Trail day – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Groups and individuals are invited to join the CVP Trail Club to help maintain and improve the hiking trails in the Park. Projects include trail clearing, hiding “bootleg” trails, and erosion control. Come and help us keep our trails in tip top shape. Reservations not required. Ages 13+. Free. Sherwood Farm, Cromwell Valley Park, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd., Details: 410-887-2503/2504.
November 4
Reptiles – 2 to 4 p.m. Get the facts straight and get to know your friendly, scaly neighbors up-close and personal! All ages welcome. Donations appreciated. Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Rd. Details: 410-887-2817.
Tour – 5 to 6 p.m. Tour Franklin Square Hospital Center’s OBTLC. Free. Franklin Square Hospital Center, 9000 Franklin Square Dr. Details: 443-777-7000.
Family fun – 2 to 4 p.m. No sew blankets. A craft program for folks ages 50 to 105 (8 & under with adult). $5/person or $15 /family (each week). Overlea-Fullerton Recreation Council, Holt Center of the Arts, 34 Elmont Ave. Details: 410-887-5307. Rain out phone number 410-665-OFRC.
November 7
Postpartum support group – 12:15 to 1 p.m. Franklin Square Hospital Center, 9000 Franklin Square Drive. Details: 443-777-7000.
Meeting – The Baltimore Walking Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the White Marsh Police Station. Details: Susan Kenyon, 410-252-3165.
Natural world of art – Seed medallion. Ages 5-105. $2/per person. $5/family. Discover the connection between art & nature using a variety of materials & techniques. Overlea-Fullerton Recreation Council, Holt Center of the Arts, 34 Elmont Ave. Details: 410-887-5307. Rain out phone number 410-665-OFRC
November 9
Playground moms – 10 a.m. (rain or shine) Free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. All are welcome. (no church affiliation necessary). Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, 8848 Belair Road. Details: 410-256-6780.
Make-N-Music – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 3-10. Kazoo Kapers. Combine the worlds of Music & Art while creating your own instruments. Overlea-Fullerton Recreation Council, Holt Center of the Arts, 34 Elmont Avenue. Details: 410-887-5307. Rain out phone number 410-665-OFRC.
At the libraries
Rosedale Library
6105 Kenwood Ave.
Details: 410-887-0513
Baby Boosters Story Time – Mondays at 9:30 a.m. except Oct. 8. Birth through 23 months with adult. Simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
College Savings Plans of Maryland – Adult/teen. Find out how to save for college from the College Savings Plans of Maryland. The Maryland Prepaid College Trust and the Maryland College Investment Plan are explained at this informational seminar. Nov. 6, Tue. 7 p.m.
Books: The Magic Is Real! – You’ll be mystified as magician Joe Romano brings books alive with the art of magic and illusion. Nov. 10, Sat. 2 p.m. For families (children under 6 with adult).
White Marsh Library
8133 Sandpiper Cir.
Details: 410-887-5097
Baby Boosters Story Time – Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. except Nov. 21 and Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. except Nov. 22. Birth through 23 months with adult. Simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
21-Day Book Club – Lively discussion. November’s book is The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. For adults.
Hamilton Branch, Enoch Pratt
5910 Harford Rd.
Details: 410-396-6088
For teens – Teen Writing & Book Discussion Group discusses Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson.Hamilton Branch, Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m.