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🌱 Patch AM: Adult Volleyball and 7 more events
Also check out Howard Community College Presents Fall for All! on the Ellicott City Patch calendar

Greetings Ellicott City! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Howard Community College Presents Fall for All! at Howard Community College
- Family Goat Yoga at Strohmer's Farm
- Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show at Howard High School
... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
📸 Around Ellicott City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellicott City
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★ Featured events ★
- Howard Community College Presents Fall for All! →
Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia
11:00 am - Family Goat Yoga →
Strohmer's Farm, 3501 Hernwood Rd,
10:00 am - Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show →
Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City
10:00 am - Breast Cancer Awareness: Truth vs Myth →
Miller Branch - Howard County Library System, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City
6:00 pm - 3-Club Toastmasters Special Event - Open House →
Baltimore County Public Library - Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus
10:00 am - DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition →
Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Cir,
10:00 am
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
- Adult Volleyball →
The Dancel Y in Ellicott City, 4331 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City
7:00 pm - FREE Music Bingo Night Every Thursday | Ellicott City | Drink Specials & Prizes →
All American Steakhouse, 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
8:00 pm - FREE Karaoke Party Night Every Friday | Ellicott City MD | Cash Prizes & Drink Specials →
All American Steakhouse, 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
9:00 pm - 4th Annual Fall Fest →
Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve and Arboretum, 2401 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
9:00 am - Capitoline Gaming Community →
Capitoline Center, 8360 Court Ave, Ellicott City
11:00 am - Craft Fair & Maker's Market at Manor Hill →
Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City
12:00 pm - Whimsical Workshop at Manor Hill →
Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City
12:30 pm - Goat Yoga at Manor Hill →
Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City
10:30 am
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Ellicott City PatchAM possible:
- Hop To It Organizers, LLC — 443-741-2575
- Armed & Trained — 2028562516
- MacGillis Global Academy — (443) 393-0892
- Mary's Land Farm — (410) 849-4314
- Glass Doctor Home + Business of Randallstown — (443) 272-1554
- Twin Thrift Vintage — (443) 878-0791
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- American beautyberry !
The balls of berries expand over the years, getting bigger and flashier. Turn purple in October. (Nextdoor Scheel Drive) - I'm looking for some help to get rid of weeds and some lawn maintenance.
Recommendations? Hoping to get some stuff done before Halloween. Please let me know. (Nextdoor Dunloggin)
- Verizon posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Catonsville. Apply here.
- American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Transportation Support Coordinator (Remote) $865$1,195 per week in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodlawn
- Football Recap: Milford Mill Academy Extends Winning Streak Against New Town (maxpreps.com)
Columbia
- Bruce Springsteen, 77, Joins Rock Icons for Emotional John Lennon Tribute at Star-Studded Festival (parade.com)
- Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Officially Opens the County's New Community Garden at Old Montgomery Road (einpresswire.com)
- System Test Engineer (dice.com)
Elkridge
- Seven Maryland Soft-Serve Stands Worth Hitting Before They Close For The Winter (newsbreak.com)
Ok Ellicott City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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