𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.⁣
This spring, take the first step toward a transformative education. MacGillis Global Academy, a Maryland-certified and Cognia-accredited online school, invites local families to our community Open House on Thursday, April 30th, at 7:00 PM.
At MacGillis, we believe in planting the seeds of academic success by providing a supportive environment where students can develop their passions to the fullest. Whether you are looking for a full-time private school experience or specialized support for your home education journey, we offer:
<ul><li>Authentic Online Instruction: Unlike many programs, our classes are 100% live, fostering real connection and critical thinking.</li><li>Comprehensive Homeschooling Support: We partner with homeschooling families to provide high-quality, accredited curriculum options and expert-led courses.</li><li>Dedicated Homework Support: We offer the extra guidance students need to master complex subjects and build confidence outside of regular class hours.</li><li>Small Class Sizes: We keep our groups small (10–16 students) to ensure every scholar gets personalized attention from our master faculty.</li><li>Expert Educators: Our students learn from licensed instructors and college faculty who average over 20 years of teaching experience.</li></ul>
Event Details:
<ul><li>Date: Thursday, April 30th</li><li>Time: 7:00 PM</li><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.macgillisglobalacademy.net/open-house" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">macgillisglobalacademy.net/open-house</a></li></ul>
Join us this Sunday to see how our unique blend of academic rigor and flexible support can help your student branch out and reach new heights.
MacGillis Global Academy - Local Expertise Meets Global Reach!
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Local Event: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House

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Ellicott City

Maryland

MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.⁣
This spring, take the first step toward a...

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

Baltimore County

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 craft specialty 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: THIS SAT: May 2nd Market of CRAFTS GALORE!

Towson

THIS SAT: May 2nd Market of CRAFTS GALORE!

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

&nbsp;The free&nbsp;<a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo&nbsp;</a>is designed to connect all jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers via Zoom.
<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/schedule-of-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Expo program</a>&nbsp;10a.m. - 3 p.m.*
<ul>
 <li>Workshops (10:00 a.m.) 
 Start your day with two engaging workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career journey. </li>
 <li>Keyara Stevenson, Director of Career Services, Howard Community College</li>
 <li>From Résumé to Relevance: Using AI to Translate Experience into Today’s Hiring Language.&nbsp;Mark D. Rasch, Lawyer and Computer Security and Privacy Expert</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Employer Presentations (12:00 p.m.) Employers share information about their current full and part-time job openings. Jobseekers can ask employers questions via the Zoom chat, making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li>
</ul>
Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to join us for the expo on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Register today
at: <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a>. 
<a href="https://accessjca.formstack.com/forms/employer_registration_form_howard_county_maryland_expo_copy_2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Employers:</a> If your organization has at least three job openings, this is your opportunity to meet talented and experienced professionals. Learn more and register today at <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a>
Registration is free and required.&nbsp;Take advantage of this opportunity to find talented and motivated employee prospects and <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">register today!</a>
*We will extend the employment expo to accommodate additional employers.
The&nbsp;free Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is funded by the&nbsp;Howard County, MD - Office on Aging and Independence and supported by&nbsp;the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington.
If you need this information in an alternate format or need accommodations to participate, call Maryland Access Point at 410-313-1234 (voice/relay) at least one week in advance.
JCA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

Local Event: The free Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Registration is Open!

Columbia

The free Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+...

 The free Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect all jobseekers aged 50 and over with...

The free Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Registration is Open!

The free&nbsp;<a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo&nbsp;</a>is designed to connect all jobseekers aged 50 and over with employers via Zoom.
<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/schedule-of-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Expo program</a>&nbsp;10 a.m. - 3 p.m*
<ul>
 <li>Workshops (10:00 a.m.) The jobseekers start their day off with two engaging workshops tailored to jobseekers 
aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, 
tools, and insights to support their career journey.</li><li>Employer Presentations (12:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.) 
 Employers, at your scheduled time, this is when you share information about your current full and part-time job 
openings. Jobseekers will ask you questions via the Zoom chat,
 making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li></ul>
<a href="https://accessjca.formstack.com/forms/employer_registration_form_howard_county_maryland_expo_copy_2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Employers:</a> If
 your organization has at least three job openings, this is your 
opportunity to meet talented and experienced professionals. Learn more 
and register today at <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a>
Registration is free and required.&nbsp;Take advantage of this opportunity to find talented and motivated employee prospects and <a href="https://accessjca.formstack.com/forms/employer_registration_form_howard_county_maryland_expo_copy_2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">register today!</a>
*We will extend the employment expo to accommodate additional employers.*
The&nbsp;free Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is funded by the&nbsp;Howard County, MD - Office on Aging and Independence and supported by&nbsp;the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington.
If you need this information in an alternate format or need accommodations to participate, call Maryland Access Point at 410-313-1234 (voice/relay) at least one week in advance.
JCA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

Local Event: Employers. Register Today - The Howard County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Employers. Register Today - The Howard County...

The free Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect all jobseekers aged 50 and over with employers...

Employers. Register Today - The Howard County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Glass Doctor Home + Business

Glass Doctor offers high-quality glass repair and replacement services. Our skilled team of service professionals can provide services such as repairing broken windows, upgrading windows from single-pane to double, and installing a glass storefront for your business.

Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Arbutus

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A Family Affair Children's Center

We have a full preschool program serving children ages two through five years old. We use creative curriculum which is a theme based, teacher created curriculum. We have a music teacher who comes once a week and we take several field trips a year. Our 2’s and 3’s Program In our 2’s and 3’s room we focus on helping children master self-care tasks such as toilet-training and using cups and forks as well as building social skills. We also lay the foundation for future academic learning with the basics such as the alphabet, colors, and basic math skills such as patterns and counting. Our 4’s and 5’s Program Our 4’s and 5’s program focuses on Kindergarten readiness. We cover all developmental areas including literacy, math concepts, science, social skills, music, and art all couched within a fun and interactive theme such as “Animals” or “The Beach.” Learning activities related to each of those topics are done throughout the week. Before and After School Care We provide before and after school care for children who attend Pine Grove or Harford Hills Elementary. We are open when schools are closed. We do a variety of indoor and outdoor activities such as: ○ Table games ○ Crafts ○ Legos ○ Outdoor play We also offer homework help, a morning and afternoon snack. Children are picked up and dropped off from the center by the BCPS bus system. Summer Camp We offer a school age summer camp for Kindergarten—5th graders. Our camp is theme based and children are engaged in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities such as: ○ Field trips ○ Swimming ○ Art ○ Music ○ Exercise ○ Games ○ Science ○ Enrichment activities email: julianna.brown@afamilyaffaircc.net

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Perry Hall

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Deadline Nears On County's Microtransit Survey

The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is seeking input from the public for a microtransit survey.

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MD Axes Builder For Key Bridge, Potentially...

The state has parted ways with Kiewit more than 18 months after it was brought in to lead the design and construction of the new Key Bridge.

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Annapolis Residents To Bike 4,000 Miles Across...

A group of Annapolis residents will bike across the U.S. to raise awareness and funds for ALS. The journey officially starts Friday.

Annapolis Residents To Bike 4,000 Miles Across U.S. For ALS

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MD High School Team Makes History With Penn...

The Bullis School's boys track team made history over the weekend after winning top marks at the High School Boys’ 4x400m Championship.

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Make Way For Ducklings On The Avenue At White...

Eggs hatched on The Avenue at White Marsh off Honeygo Boulevard.

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Perry Hall Obituaries Through March 22

Find the links to Perry Hall and Kingsville area funeral homes.

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Find the links to Perry Hall area funeral homes.

Obituary: Mary Harvey

The former county department head is remembered for her smile, tenacity and staunch advocacy for the homeless and underprivileged.

Roger Stump Jr. Remembered as Father and Friend

The 24-year-old Perry Hall High School graduate died in a car accident on the Baltimore Beltway.

A.J. Ortman 'Touched So Many Lives'

The 19-year-old Perry Hall High School graduate was killed March 30 in a car accident near CCBC Essex.

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Obituary: Mary Harvey

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A.J. Ortman 'Touched So Many Lives'

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MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House

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