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Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks serves millions of residents and visitors annually through a wide variety of services and programs. Its primary focus is to provide comprehensive recreational programs for residents and safeguard valuable land through the maintenance and management of over 160 parks and natural areas. The department manages specialized recreational facilities, including two swim centers, two golf courses, three ice rinks, a baseball stadium, a softball complex, and programs tailored to diverse needs ranging from school-age childcare to adaptive recreation. It also cares for thousands of acres of land, encompassing community parks, greenways, archaeological sites, environmental and historical preserves, and large regional parks spanning several hundred acres. Its mission is to create opportunities that allow individuals to enjoy life, explore nature, and restore their health and well-being. Engage on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and stay connected through our weekly newsletter for the latest updates and information.

Anne Arundel County

Gaby Arancibia

Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Annapolis

Maryland

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks serves millions of residents and visitors annually through a wide variety of services and programs. Its...

OraCore Dental

Trusted Family Dentist in Odenton, led by Dr. Geon Nam, offering gentle, modern dental care for patients of all ages. We provide preventative cleanings, restorative dentistry, cosmetic services, and emergency care tailored to each individual’s needs. We proudly serve families throughout Odenton and nearby communities with a patient-first approach focused on comfort, transparency, and long-term oral health. Our team is committed to helping every patient feel heard, supported, and confident in their smile. Ready for a healthier smile? Schedule your next visit today and experience dentistry that puts your comfort and care first

Odenton-Severn

Trusted Family Dentist in Odenton, led by Dr. Geon Nam, offering gentle, modern dental care for patients of all ages. We provide preventative...

Discover the joys of Chesapeake Academy's Kindergarten program! Enjoy the wonders of winter and create a den for our Polar Friends.  Chesapeake Academy, Arnold. FREE.  Ages 4 – 5.  Please RSVP to Sherri Hoyt at <a href="mailto:SHoyt@ChesapeakeAcademy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHoyt@ChesapeakeAcademy.com</a>

Discover the joys of Chesapeake Academy's Kindergarten program!

Enjoy the wonders of winter and create a den for our Polar Friends.  Chesapeake Academy, Arnold. FREE.  Ages 4 – 5.  Please RSVP to Sherri Hoyt at <a href="mailto:SHoyt@ChesapeakeAcademy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHoyt@ChesapeakeAcademy.com</a>

Anne Arundel

Polar Friends - Kindergarten Sneak Peek

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Severna Park Community Center

Join Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu &amp; Tai Chi at the Severna Park Community Center as we participate with others around the world to practice Tai Chi and Qigong during World Tai Chi Day, an annual event.
There will be demos of Tai Chi and Qigong and mini-workshops. The event is suitable for all levels of fitness and is free. You can “just show up,” but if you register in advance, you’ll be entered to win a door prize (we always have great prizes!) Register at <a href="https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=JingYing/3031/570455//1713356563" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://jingying.org/special_events/world_tai_chi_day" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://jingying.org/special_e...</a> We'll be outside, under the trees, by the SP Community Center’s Boone Station Hall. If it rains, we will be at Jing Ying Institute just 6 minutes from SP&nbsp;Community Center (directions at <a href="https://www.JingYing.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.JingYing.org</a>)
As part of the celebration, Jing Ying Institute is offering free Tai Chi follow-up classes.
Details at <a href="https://www.JingYing.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.JingYing.org</a> or call 410-431-5200.

Local Event: World Tai Chi Day (Free!)

World Tai Chi Day (Free!)

Join Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi at the Severna Park Community Center as we participate with others around the...

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event will be held at Fireman’s Field Park and inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at 250 South Nursery Avenue.

Enjoy a full day of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with an art exhibit, games, chalk art, and a variety of interactive activities. Browse offerings from local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, food, beverages, and more. There will be fun for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, sidewalk chalk art, and t-shirt or tote bag decorating. Local non-profits will also be on-site sharing information and resources. Special activities will highlight and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. 
Inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink—transformed into the Art Hall—you’ll find more than 30 works of art, live performances, art demonstrations, and hands-on activities including quilt square decorating and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Be sure to pick up a festival scavenger hunt booklet and complete it for a chance to win a prize! 
Thank you to the sponsors of the festival: Renewal by Andersen, The Back Nine Golf Leesburg, Northern Virginia Orthodontics, Bank of Clarke Foundation, Longhouse Architects, Valley Energy, the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please email <a href="mailto:events@purcellvilleva.gov">events@purcellvilleva.gov</a>. 
The Purcellville Music and Arts Festival is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Arts Council, and the Town of Purcellville. For more information about the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival please visit <a href="https://www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com</a> and follow PVilleMusicArts on Facebook.

Local Event: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Virginia

Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or...

Join us for A Taste of Agape, where food, fellowship, and community come together. This special event will feature a variety of flavorful dishes, local vendors, music, and more. Support a great cause while enjoying an evening of connection and celebration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets available here: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-taste-of-agape" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-taste-of-agape</a>

Local Event: A Taste of Agape

A Taste of Agape

Join us for A Taste of Agape, where food, fellowship, and community come together. This special event will feature a variety of...

Zoom

For anyone stuck between jobs...real income options, real support, and a 30-day plan to move forward.
<h3>The bills don't stop while you wait.</h3>
If your job search is taking longer than expected, you already know “stay positive” doesn’t pay rent. You don't need another motivational quote...you need a plan.
The "In the Meantime" Summit is a half-day virtual event built for the gap… the in-between… the season nobody prepares you for. Hosted by an HR and workforce strategy leader focused on helping professionals navigate real-world employment challenges.
We're going to spend one focused day getting practical about what you can do right now, while you keep pursuing what's next. This is not a networking event. This is a working session
This is for you if...
<ul><li>You’ve been searching and feel stalled or overlooked</li><li>You come from a corporate background and haven’t considered gig or contract work</li><li>You need real ways to earn without giving up your long-term goals</li><li>You want a space that acknowledges the emotional, financial, and identity weight of this season</li></ul>
In one day you'll get...
<ul><li>An opening session that validates what you’ve been carrying</li><li>A keynote on why gig, temp, and fractional work are real strategic options right now</li><li>Breakout sessions on income options, unemployment navigation, money management, and mental health</li><li>A resume and brand session focused on transferable skills</li><li>A real-talk panel with people who used in-between work to move forward</li><li>A guided closing where you build your personal 30-day plan</li></ul>

Local Event: In the Meantime Summit: From Stalled Job Searches to Income & Possibility

In the Meantime Summit: From Stalled Job...

For anyone stuck between jobs...real income options, real support, and a 30-day plan to move forward.
The bills don't stop...

In the Meantime Summit: From Stalled Job Searches to Income & Possibility

Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc.

The Children's Playhouse of Maryland in residence on the campus of CCBC, Essex Proudly Presents
"HADESTOWN - Teen Edition"
Book, Music &amp; Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell

Directed by Liz Boyer Hunnicutt Musical Direction by Charlotte Evans Choreography by Lauren Stuart
“Achingly beautiful, thought-provoking, powerful and prophetic.” – Newsday&nbsp;Winner of 8 Tony Awards Including Best Musical!
Journey with CPM to the Underworld... and back again.
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice comes alive in Hadestown: Teen Edition, a hauntingly beautiful musical about love, sacrifice, and defying the odds.
With live music, a vibrant, folk-jazz score and a story that takes audiences on a thrilling ride between hope and despair, freedom and fate.
Don’t miss this powerful finale to CPM’s season, told by the voices of our next generation of storytellers.
Performance Dates - Friday, May 1, 8*, 15 @ 7pm Saturday, May 2, 9, 16 @ 1pmSunday, May 17 @ 1pm
*The Performance on Friday, May 8 will be American Sign Language Interpreted by students from the CCBC Interpreter Preparation Program. 
Reserve your seats now! Skip the line at the door!
Tickets On Sale - $15 Adult; $10 Youth 18 and Under Free Admission for CCBC Students with CCBC ID.
Group Rates Available
Purchase Tickets Online by visiting<a href="https://ccbctickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community College of Baltimore County | Ticketing - Ticket Office Home</a>by calling our Box Office at 443-840-2787 or at the door while they last.&nbsp;
Advance Reservations are highly recommended.
All Performances take place in the Administration Building Lecture Hall, adjacent to Parking Lot #4, on the campus of CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237
Please go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ccbcmd.edu%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdVRidHQ4UVFVNnNiMmhpQXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7QmUXxb5gfsQCGQhYCw0zYE3pXtnK4jyVZLppcEO1NTpFuOlWJViqZP07aww_aem_Z64lCdICXHkKiO91zL7_eg&amp;h=AT1yj5BX506483AqBWCN9W6G7SVfwMpN6x4rVr3sdNWbu9Ll_yWD6lb1DHZnsGJSQZyQtVi_89_lP1RyJRJXE9zrfN0vHGvJy9b9shSDqIE8WrO4F07hXuxDT3SJhX0T6GOwIcr-LOk6PDLo75tRqwmQiVvvYsGG&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT0JFITA0Eg7W2GidGYNXDBZHT224wLtzFeTIiL92kn9OA2-j_I5iBqDcD_79viGo3HZA4104ffIr2H6u2mhYM-Cm7fTZqVeMfpTJAjI3Yz9ysOgJfri7sinZlkqCUfb5m7C7btYDIFGvHRGwIxeEW6nbQlRIXvU-pQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ccbcmd.edu</a> for directions and a map of campus. "HADESTOWN - Teen Edition" is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. To learn more about the show visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">concordtheatricals.com/</a>

<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmtishows.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUGM4MGw2b3VHdzBmamNjd3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6hSKjh-ojpObRIQqhw-tXwTWwHKx_NTg7FArBANj3FFwtkY7diepVqW2qFuQ_aem_usZQIvoFHWTg-vGSBlgLRw&amp;h=AT7LE_8WIq2BCpQPeNwIkas3YMl_jYJcs7c-eUdOiM97Nkto2sx5k4j-AzB5u1XYV4mFYfjrA2k1lIDW_Loki-5fGKpxpcM6OtCyNJ9a8oA72iwp6Dff6r7sofTFyVrKKg9iDYTbXmT8saxn&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT6e8A1a1_50NTRZHnahaDE1JYEmmtYV3pBOFBKMsvUWekR9vSHBB9lBrkYi2RBr9yjsvT7TxQo8S0n2kEmSnkPh35W6zsiz1dAKQUeC4uBqGOn96jiu4fKCzNRCitEM3-GnI_AZ2-KsD7ZAn1DLVgSRwDicZYkOotw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Questions? cpm@ccbcmd.edu

Local Event: Hadestown - Teen Edition - Live On Stage

Essex-Middle River

Hadestown - Teen Edition - Live On Stage

The Children's Playhouse of Maryland in residence on the campus of CCBC, Essex Proudly Presents
"HADESTOWN - Teen...

Timonium United Methodist Church

Vendor Members Group&nbsp;cordially invites you to Shop • Mingle • Eat at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!&nbsp;on May 2nd; 
As a premier shopping experience where creativity meets community, we feature juried artists, food, and craft vendors with unique gifts for all ages at affordable prices. 
Vendor Members Group (VMG) is a juried professional association dedicated to supporting artisanal brands and small-batch food vendors.Upcoming Events:

Held rain / shine before Mother’s Day on May 2nd 9:30am-2:30pm at Timonium UMC: 2300 Pot Spring Road, Timonium, MD 21093.
Held outdoor (weather permitting) before Father’s Day on JUNE 6th 10am-3pm at Loch Raven Skeet &amp; Trap Center 12301 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, MD.
Our fall and holiday schedule includes:
<ul><li>SEP 5th</li><li>OCT 3rd</li><li>NOV 7th</li><li>DEC 5th</li></ul>
Operating from 9:30am-2:30pm. Held rain or shine at Timonium UMC: 2300 Pot Spring Road, Timonium, MD 21093
Other notables:

• Since 2021, 33 Arts &amp; Crafts Events •&nbsp;A+ Rating, BBB OF MD Accredited •&nbsp;6th Multi-Annual Year •&nbsp;Admission is complimentary •&nbsp;Tour bus parking is available •&nbsp;Affordable, variety of locally sourced treasures for all ages
We appreciate your patronage, and look forward to meeting you! Thank you for your continued support of our local artisan community.
Also seeking volunteers, sponsors, &amp; authentic specialty makers; Go to our official website below. Artists, Food preparers, and Crafters — let VMG help you discover your ideal customers, increase sales, and build lasting brand recognition across MD.&nbsp;Complete the <a href="https://www.vendormembersgroup.com/join-vmg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Interested Vendor Form</a> from our official site:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vendormembersgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.VendorMembersGroup.com</a>
2026 Vendor Members Group ©. All rights reserved.

Local Event: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Towson

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS...

Vendor Members Group cordially invites you to Shop • Mingle • Eat at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! on May 2nd; 
As a premier...

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Maryland Hall

Experience a dramatic evening of bold and unapologetically powerful music featuring the works of Beethoven. This special performance by Live Arts Maryland features celebrated pianist Woobin Park in a stunning and passionate showcase at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Tickets Here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liveartsmd.org/tb" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">liveartsmd.org/tb</a>

Local Event: Live Arts Maryland Presents Timeless Brilliance

Live Arts Maryland Presents Timeless Brilliance

Experience a dramatic evening of bold and unapologetically powerful music featuring the works of Beethoven. This special...

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Child Found Drunk At School | MD Chef Wins Big ...

First MD Measles Case Confirmed | Walmart Employee Stabbed | 911 Dispatcher Sentenced | 7-Eleven Arsonist Sentenced 

Child Found Drunk At School | MD Chef Wins Big | Peeping Tom On Loose: MD News 

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