Columbia Weekend: Craft Shop, Holiday Coping, Enviro Volunteering

COLUMBIA, MD — This weekend, there are opportunities to get a jump on holiday shopping, with a Mistletoe Village and festive craft shop happening in the area. There's also a potluck for those seeking support with handling stressful relatives as Thanksgiving approaches, a dark comedy at Howard Community College and a family fun concert at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center.

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Soulful Singer/Saxophonist Vanessa Collier on 'Honey Up' Tour

Friday, November 16 at 8:00 pm

(Columbia, MD) - Soulful blues singer/saxophonist Click here for more.

FEATURED EVENT:

Mistletoe Village - St. John's Parish Day School

Saturday, November 17 at 11:00 am

(Nearby - Ellicott City)

Mistletoe Village

A gift boutique featuring specialty vendor offering a wide selection of gifts for your family friends and home. St. John's Parish Day School in All Saints Hall. All are Welcome! Click here for more.

Rep Stage to Produce World Premiere of “Things That Are Round”

Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 pm

Rep Stage, the professional regional theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 26th season with the world premiere of Things That Are Round, written by Callie Kimball and directed by Lola B. Pierson. Tetherly, a dentist specializing in existential terror, and Nina, an aspiring opera singer who just might be the worst babysitter ever, square off in a strange ballet of truth or dare. But is this a game anyone can even win? Click here for more.

Family Fun Concert on Saturday Nov 17

Saturday, November 17 at 4:00 pm

Mark your calendars for a special Family Fun Concert on Saturday Nov 17 from 4-5pm at the One World Coffeehouse in the Owen Brown Interfaith Center (7246 Cradlerock Way Columbia, Maryland 21045) with the amazing award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Billy Jonas for a hand-clapping, feet-stomping, spontaneous good time! Click here for more.

Maryland Environmental Trust Volunteer Training

Saturday, November 17 at 6:00 pm

Land Steward Training

Maryland Environmental Trust

If you enjoy visiting beautiful protected lands, then you will certainly enjoy becoming a land steward with Maryland Environmental Trust!

Volunteers visit our conservation easements to ensure that protected farms and forests remain undeveloped. Visits are made to significant natural areas, farms and forest land, waterfronts, historic view sheds and scenic landscapes. Click here for more.

Home for the Holidays: Coping when Family Feels Toxic

Saturday, November 17 at 6:00 pm

Holidays spent with family who have different social and/or political opinions from you or who arent supportive of your life or identity can be emotionally draining, especially for survivors and people in the LGBTQIA+ community. This potluck and discussion will be a space to explore tools & tactics for having tough conversations with difficult family members and for caring for yourself during these challenging moments. Bring a dish to share as we chat and strategize. Click here for more.

FEATURED EVENT:

Hickory Ridge Holiday Craft Shop

Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 pm

Don't miss this popular annual event! Enjoy an afternoon of shopping and pick up unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Over 25 local vendors will be offering reasonably priced and handmade goods. Click here for more.

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Chapelgate Christian Academy TURKEY TROT 5K

Thursday, November 22 at 8:00 am

Fitness and fun for the whole family! Dont miss this wonderful, family-friendly 5K Run/Walk and the kids' turkey chase on November 22, 2018, at Chapelgate Christian Academy, located in Howard County across from Turf Valley Shopping Center. For more information or to register, visit www.chapelgateacademy.org/turk...

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