Adams, Hannah Moore Memorial Post 156, American Legion -- Third Thursday, 7 p.m. VFW Post 7472, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. Larry Killen, Post 156 Commander, 410-730-8225; Bill Volenick, Howard County Commander, 410-465-8290; or e-mail post156@yahoo.com.

Bent Twig Garden Club -- Third Thursday, 11 a.m., in members' homes. 410-465-4778.

Black-Eyed Susan Button Club -- Third Saturday, September-June (except October and April when the group meets on the fourth Saturday), 10:15 a.m. Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. New members welcome. Learn about the history of buttons and purchase new ones for your collection. For more information, call Dawn, 410-796-4327.

Chinese Conversation Corner -- For Chinese language students and speakers who wish to practice Mandarin. Third Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m. For location, 410-313-9219 or 410-788-5556.

The Columbia Energy Healers/Metaphysical Studies Group -- Third Sunday, 11 a.m. A group designed for energy and alternative health practicioners. $2 monthly dues. For meeting location call 410-707-5786 or e-mail psyche97@aol.com.

Daughters of the American Revolution -- Third Saturday, 10:30 a.m. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City. 410-465-3439.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Third Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Play the role-playing game with Peter Alexander. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

Elks parent-teen book club -- Ages 11 and up. 7-8:30 p.m. Parents welcome. Third Tuesday, 6 p.m. Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077.

Howard County Young Republicans -- Third Thursday, 7 p.m. E-mail pantheap@hotmail.com for location.

The Maryland Art League -- Third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Offers opportunities for artists to exhibit their work. Group does not meet in January, July, August and December. Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. For meeting time and more information, 410-992-4051 or e-mail biblum@comcast.net.

The MOMS Club of Elkridge -- Support network for stay-at-home mothers. Third Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. Meet at parks and museums for playdates and conversation. For information and location, e-mail membership@momscluboflekridge.org or go to www.momsclubofelkridge.org.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees -- Third Wednesday, 10 a.m., coffee/doughnuts from 9:30 a.m. Location changes. Sue Neri, 410-381-7140.

The Newcomers Club -- Third Thursday, 11:30 a.m. General Meeting. Learn about the groups activities. River Hill Sports Grille, 6040 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville. For more information, call Nancy, 410-730-3209.

Parent-child book club -- Elks, age 10-13, third Tuesday, October-June, 7-8:30 p.m.; Elks Jr., ages 7-9, third Thursday, October-May, 7-8 p.m.; Ages 11-17, Third Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5085 or 410-313-5077.

Parents without partners -- Resurrection Church, 3325 Paulsirk Road, Ellicott City. $10 general entry; $8 for members with current Parents without Partners ID. For more information, call 410-381-2650 or e-mail PWP_Chapter_No_1351@yahoogroups.com.

Philosophy book group -- Third Sunday, 4 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. 410-203-9001.

Quilters' group -- Third Monday, 7-9 p.m. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

Round Robin Bridge club -- Third Saturday, September-June (except December), 7:30 p.m. Substitutes are needed. There is a current opening for a couple. Betty Jones, 410-730-0127.

Rubber stamp club -- Third Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Learn rubber stamping and paper craft techniques for making greeting cards. Includes monthly project and Show & Tell. For location, call 410-313-8495 or e-mail ecstampers@bigfoot.com.

Special Education Community Advisory Committee -- Third Tuesday, 7 p.m. For location, 410-379-1998 or secac@comcast.net.

Sunday Suppers for Consumers -- Third Sunday, 4 p.m. The Bain Center. Harvey Zorbaugh, 410-730-3852 or Joe Friend, 410-730-5977.

Sustainable Community Supper -- LIST THREE WEEK EACH MONTH. Fourth Friday, 7 p.m. Vegetarian potluck dinner and dialogue for people concerned about the environment. Eden Valley Center, 5085 Green Bridge Road, Dayton. Call Bette Hoover, 410-531-5610 or e-mail bette@justpeacecircles.org.

Tea and Tomes -- Third Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.

Teen book club at Elkridge -- Third Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 11-17. Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077.

Teen 'Zine -- Add your voice to the all new online newsletter--written by teens, for teens. Go to www.hclibrary.org/teenzine! Ages 13-17. No registration. Third Monday, 7-8 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.; 7-8:30 p.m. Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Junior Girls -- Yingling-Ridgley VFW. Community service group for girls age 5-16. Usually third Sunday, 1 p.m. VFW Post, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. 410-750-3941.

Weekend play group -- Third Saturday. 410-740-1035 for time and location.

Western Howard County Democratic Club -- Third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. Mearl Grabill, 410-800-8984 or email grabill@bnin.net.

Young Democrats of Howard County -- Third Sunday. For time and location, Ethan Moore, 508-450-6267.

These groups meet weekly

50+ Professionals -- Singles social group for professionals ages 50 and up. New members are currently being accepted. Group meets for social events such as happy hours, brunches, dinners, theater, concerts, book clubs and more. For more information, call 410-813-4071.

Acting for Television -- Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kids and Teens; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Adults. $150. Slayton House. Judy Templeton or Shari Grue, 410-772-9448.

Awana -- For children age 3-grade 12. Games, prizes, stories to learn about God. Fridays, September-June, 7-9 p.m. Elkridge Elementary School, 7075 Montgomery Road, Elkridge. 410-796-2727 or 410-465-3726.

Bike Maintenance -- Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Classes begin Oct. 1. The cost for a four-week session: $75. Learn about bicycle maintenance from Larry Black, who has taught bicycle maintenance for 13 years in Howard County. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Rt. 97, Cooksville. To register, call 410-313-7275.

CCF, fellowship for Christian singles -- Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, Marriottsville. www.chapelgate.org.

Chapelgate Presbyterian Church -- Free classes for adults learning English as their second language. Free childcare is available for ages birth-12 years. Wednesdays, 7-9 p. m. 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. 410-442-5800.; Career fellowship for singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. 410-442-7677, Ext. 118.

Chess Clubs at Your Library - Teens -- Players of all abilities welcome. Must know how to play. Snacks provided. No registration. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077; alternate Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Coffee Conversations -- Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Topics of discussion include taking care of aging parents, estate planning and more. The Java Grande Coffee Café, 9050 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 109, Ellicott City. For more information, call Monique DeBerry, 410-480-3865.

Czech and Slovak language courses -- Saturdays, (except holidays) beginning Sept. 6 (for about 10-12 weeks). Registration is being accepted. Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Avenue, Parkville. For more information or to register, call 410-435-1317 or 410-243-1710, go to www.czslha.org or e-mail lhybll@verizon.net. DATES: Oct.18; Nov.1,8,15,22.

DDR For Teens @ HC Library --Dance to the video game, Dance Dance Revolution. Meet and compete with other fans. Ages 11 and up. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950 or visit the branch.

Drop In Life Sessions --Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m. Draw, paint from a live, nude model at each session. Participants under 18 must have parental consent to participate. Instruction is not provided. Bring own materials. Discounts for sessions purchased in advance. $12 per session or $60 for six sessions purchased in advance. Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787, e-mail info@hocoarts.org or go to hocoarts.org.

Drop In Portrait Sessions --Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Draw, paint from a live, clothed model at each session. A monitor coordinates sessions, but instruction is not provided. Bring own materials. Discounts for sessions purchased in advance. $10 per session or $42 for six sessions purchased in advance. Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787, e-mail info@hocoarts.org or go to hocoarts.org.

Groups included in this listing must be open to the public. Send information to: Let's Get Together, Flier/Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044, fax to 410-997-4564 or e-mail hccalendar@patuxent.com. Include the name, regular meeting days and location, and a phone number, with area code, for publication. Listings for "Let's Get Together," which appears periodically, are accepted on a space-available basis.

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