Name: Sunday Service Before the New School Year!
Start: 2026-08-23T09:30:00-04:00

You're Invited to Worship With Us!
📖 Sunday School: 9:30 AM 🙌🏽 Worship &amp; Youth Services: 10:00 AM - Morning Service is IN PERSON &amp; ONLINE!
📍 6900 Virginia Manor Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and let’s prepare our hearts and our children for the new school year!

Local Event: Sunday Service Before the New School Year!

Prince George's County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Laurel

Maryland

Sunday Service Before the New School Year!

You're Invited to Worship With Us!
📖 Sunday School: 9:30 AM 🙌🏽 Worship & Youth Services: 10:00 AM - Morning Service is IN PERSON...

Firehouse Subs (Laurel Shopping Center)

Join local artist Angie O'Neal for a creative morning of canvas painting designed for children ages 4 and up. For just $5 per participating child, attendees will enjoy a guided art session and receive a free Firehouse Subs kids meal. Advance registration is required as space is limited, though parents and guardians may attend for free.

Local Event: LaurelKids: Firehouse Friends Canvas Painting

LaurelKids: Firehouse Friends Canvas Painting

Join local artist Angie O'Neal for a creative morning of canvas painting designed for children ages 4 and up. For just $5 per...

Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093

Come Shop •&nbsp;Mingle •&nbsp;Eat with Vendor Members Group&nbsp;at our NEW LOCATION &nbsp;for&nbsp;the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!
Featuring juried art and craft vendors, tasty food, and affordable gifts for all ages. This rain-or-shine event offers free public admission at a brand new location, and we looking forward to meeting you! Thank you for showing your support of local businesses and handmade goods.

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

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Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS...

Come Shop • Mingle • Eat with Vendor Members Group at our NEW LOCATION  for the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!
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Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

The Collective Encore

Monday, September 7, 2026 · Doors Open 6:00 PM · A Labor Day Special
Screen fantastic collection of films in THE BEST OF THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT. Ever wonder what it takes to make a movie? This is a dynamic event, and not just one film — it's a social gathering, conversation, and a curated lineup of the very best from 70,000+ films made across more than 100 cities worldwide, screening together on one night. Alongside standout entries from the international 48 Hour Film Project circuit, we're also proudly including films made by our own Maryland filmmakers — proof that the same creative energy powering competitions from coast to coast is alive right here at home.
Star Guest: Mark Ruppert — From a D.C. Experiment to a Global Filmmaking Phenomenon
In 2001, Mark Ruppert had an idea that seemed almost impossible: challenge filmmakers to write, shoot, and edit an entire short film in just 48 hours. He wasn't running a studio or a national institution — he was a working filmmaker in the D.C. area, hand-delivering flyers to get the word out about what he called "an experiment."
That experiment is now the 48 Hour Film Project — the world's largest and longest-running filmmaking competition. What began blocks from where many of tonight's audience members live and work has grown into a launchpad sending city winners to the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner and to Filmapalooza, its international "best of" showcase. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process and an intimate perspective on the filmmaker experience.
Join us for an intimate, interactive conversation with Mark himself — from the local idea nobody was sure would work, to a movement now reaching red carpets abroad — live and in person, taking your questions, followed by an audience Q&amp;A with local Maryland filmmakers who have been part of the 48 Hour Film Project. We'll also preview some of the dynamic films screening this Season!
A Fun, Entertaining Night at Collective Encore with Delicious Food Options and Bar!
Settle in for the screenings, meet Mark Ruppert face-to-face, and stick around for an audience Q&amp;A alongside the local Maryland filmmakers behind tonight's hometown entries. And while the films run the show, Collective Encore's menu and bar are yours to enjoy all evening — think Maryland Crab Chowder, Chesapeake Arancini, a Crab Cake Sandwich on brioche, and craft cocktails like the Kittamaqundi Crush, all available to order right from your seat. (Food &amp; beverage available for purchase directly through Collective Encore, separate from your festival ticket.)
🎟️ Individual tickets available $30 or attend at no extra cost with an All Festival Pass ($75) which gives access to ALL Screenings, in-person or virtual, and to all Special Events.
The Collective ENCORE A performing arts venue in Columbia, MD, offering a variety of live performances, including music concerts and theater productions.
#CMFF2026 #OpeningNight #48HourFilmProject #CollectiveEncore #ColumbiaMD

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Columbia

Columbia Maryland Film Festival's Opening Night...

Monday, September 7, 2026 · Doors Open 6:00 PM · A Labor Day Special
Screen fantastic collection of films in THE BEST OF THE 48...

Columbia Maryland Film Festival's Opening Night at The Collective ENCORE

Turf Valley Golf Club

Power52 Foundation is proud to invite you to our 4th Annual “LIVE! On the Green” Charity Golf Classic, an unforgettable experience where purpose meets prestige.Join our Co-Founders, Ray Lewis and Cherie Brooks, along with an incredible network of leaders, partners, and changemakers for a high-energy, impact-driven day on the course.
At Power52, we’re not just changing lives, we’re transforming communities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we equip individuals from underserved communities with in-demand skills in the renewable energy industry, creating pathways to economic mobility and long-term success.
Now, we invite you to be part of something bigger.

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Power52 Foundation is proud to invite you to our 4th Annual “LIVE! On the Green” Charity Golf Classic, an unforgettable...

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On September 10 at 6:00 PM, LHS is hosting a free program in the Laurel Municipal Center Council Chambers (8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707) featuring guest presenters Wayne Dzwonchyk and Lorraine Brooks, who both have deeply personal connections to 9/11. The program will also offer the opportunity for residents who join to share their own reflections and stories about the event to be captured by LHS and archived for future generations. For more information, or to register for the Laurel Remembers 9/11 panel presentation, please visit: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/LaurelRemembers" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/LaurelRemembers</a>

Local Event: Laurel Remembers 9/11 Panel Presentation

Laurel Remembers 9/11 Panel Presentation

On September 10 at 6:00 PM, LHS is hosting a free program in the Laurel Municipal Center  Council Chambers (8103 Sandy Spring...

North Tract Visitor Center, 230 Bald Eagle Dr, Laurel, MD 20724

<h1>North Tract Bike Ride - Celebrating 90 Years of Patuxent!</h1>
<ul><li>When13 Sep 2026</li><li>8:30 AM - 10:30 AM</li><li>Location North Tract Visitor Center, 230 Bald Eagle Dr, Laurel, MD 20724</li></ul>
<h2>Questions.&nbsp; Contact Mark Tomassoni, mtomassoni770@gmail.com</h2><h2></h2><h2>As part of the 90th Anniversary Celebration, join the Friends of Patuxent for a fun bike ride on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge!</h2>
Participants will enjoy a scenic ride through North Tract, the largest area of the Refuge. Along the route, the Friends of Patuxent will highlight key milestones from Patuxent’s 90‑year legacy, from groundbreaking wildlife research to the protection of native species and ecosystems that continue today.
This family‑friendly event will have a relaxed pace and is designed for riders of all experience levels. There will be opportunities to stop and enjoy wildlife or ask questions about the Refuge.&nbsp;
Ride Length: 10 miles (5 miles out, 5 miles back)
Please remember to bring:
<ul><li>Bikes (in safe, working condition) and helmets</li><li>Water</li><li>Sunscreen</li><li>Comfortable walking shoes or bicycle</li><li>Your friends and family</li></ul>
<h4>Mark this milestone year and join us! Come celebrate nature and help support conservation programs at Patuxent!</h4>
<img src="https://friendsofpatuxent.org/resources/Pictures/bike_prr.jpg">

Local Event: Patuxent Research Refuge, North Track, Bike Ride

Patuxent Research Refuge, North Track, Bike Ride

North Tract Bike Ride - Celebrating 90 Years of Patuxent!
When13 Sep 20268:30 AM - 10:30 AMLocation North Tract Visitor Center,...

Preteens Place is a drop-off homeschool tutorial where we will engage students in group and individual projects, games, and interactive problem solving.Our well-known homeschool tutorial provides an original curriculum that is customized to each group of enrolled students each semester. We first get to know you and your student(s) and then work to find the what and how that works best for this collection of human beings. Our strategies are highly interactive, play-based, art-integrated and often project-based. We craft an experience based on your student without leaving your student to drive instruction on their own. Each 3-hour session weaves a combination of skills across academic subjects (including "specials") into activities. We send home work samples and walk parents through what we did, encouraging you to take pictures, ask questions, and make requests. Rather than organizing based on age, we organize based on minimum skills and then provide open-ended activities that allow each student to engage on the level they are working at. Tutorial is offered twice per week. Join us for either day or both. You will get a different experience on each day.
Preteens Place
For kids who are not feeling like "kids" anymore. Preteens. Middle Schoolers. Whatever they like to go by. Project -based work will expand basic skills learned in Elementary into more sophisticated problem solving, creation of art in multiple modalities, scientific thinking and background knowledge and a more in-depth understanding of the world. Creative Writing, English Mechanics, Math, Art, Science, Social Studies, Music, Theater and Book Club are among the possibilities that we will dig into for curriculum customized to the students in attandance. Teaching team will be lead by Meredith Kaunitz with various instructors teaching according to their area of expertise. You can enroll in either day or both.

Recommended for Ages: 11– 13 yrs

Tuesdays &amp;/ OR Thursdays
Sep 15, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Location: 9811 Mallard Dr, Laurel, MD 20708 (Right at the interchange of routes 197 &amp; 295)

Capacity: 9 students
Pair with D&amp;D on Tuesdays and /or Advanced Beginner Japanese on Thursdays for an extended day (10-3:30 Tuesdays and 10-2:30 Thursdays)
Enroll now at: <a href="https://www.artplaylearn.com/tutorials" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.artplaylearn.com/tutorials</a>

Local Event: Preteens Place Homeschool Tutorial

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Preteens Place Homeschool Tutorial

Preteens Place is a drop-off homeschool tutorial where we will engage students in group and individual projects, games, and...

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Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Elkridge

Anne Arundel County

Gaby Arancibia

Odenton-Severn

Greenbelt

College Park

Montgomery County

Silver Spring

Catonsville

Arbutus

Crofton

The Bridge Program Inc. is a registered non-profit organizat

The Bridge Program Inc

The Bridge Program Inc. is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with opportunities that inspire and empower them to reach their full potential. By offering a variety of extracurricular and educational programs, the organization works to bridge the gap for young people in the community. Their mission focuses on fostering growth across physical, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions to help children thrive. The organization offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes STEM education, personalized academic tutoring, martial arts training, and lifelong health and fitness activities. These programs are designed to build essential character qualities, such as discipline, self-confidence, and respect, while preparing students to navigate the technology shaping their future. By providing these services free or at a reduced cost, the program actively works to remove financial barriers to access. Families can expect a nurturing and supportive environment where children are encouraged to succeed academically and lead active, healthy lives. As a community-focused non-profit, The Bridge Program Inc. relies on the support of donors and volunteers to maintain high-quality instruction and expand their reach to more youth.

The Bridge Program Inc. is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with opportunities that inspire and empower them to...

Bringing Trusted Care Back To The Former Pet+ER Location

VivaVets Animal Hospital

Urgent Care Returns to Former Pet+ER Location: VivaVets Animal Hospital Now Open Bridging the gap between your family vet and the ER with Sunday hours, same day appointments available, and transparent pricing for Columbia pets. VivaVets Animal Hospital has officially launched in the iconic facility, but with a new mission. Founded by Dr. Kanwal Sharma, VivaVets is an independent, veterinarian-owned practice specializing in Veterinary Urgent Care and Lifestyle Medicine. The "Middle Ground" Your Pet Needs Most pet owners know the frustration of a Friday night ear infection or a Sunday morning paw injury. Your regular vet is closed, but the 24/7 Emergency Room warns of a six-hour wait and a four-figure bill. VivaVets was built to solve this exact problem. By focusing on "urgent but stable" cases—such as minor wounds, toxins, vomiting, and infections—VivaVets offers a faster, more affordable alternative to the traditional ER. What to Expect: • Sunday Availability: Open 10 AM – 8 PM (Closed Wed/Sat) • Same Day Appointments: No long wait hours for urgent care needs. • ER Technology, Local Feel: Advanced in-house diagnostics, state of the art digital X-rays, and ultrasound paired with a warm, independent clinic atmosphere. • Specialty Care: The hospital hosts in-person cardiology clinics every other Friday, eliminating the need for long-distance specialty travel for Howard County residents. • Lifestyle and Lifestage Medicine &amp; Beyond: In addition to urgent care, VivaVets offers life-stage plans to keep your pets healthy from puppyhood through their senior years. "We aren't just a clinic in a building; we are a part of this neighborhood," says Dr. Sharma. "We wanted to bring trusted, timely care back to this location so that pet parents never have to choose between their schedule and their pet's health." Visit VivaVets Today! VivaVets is now accepting new patients. Whether you need a wellness checkup or immediate care for a sick pet, the team is ready to help.

Urgent Care Returns to Former Pet+ER Location: VivaVets Animal Hospital Now Open Bridging the gap between your family vet and the ER with Sunday...

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