These groups meet regularly.

40 Plus Dance -- First Friday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Modern, ballroom and line dancing, featuring 50s and 60s music. $3 admission at the door. Free drink set-ups and snacks. Bring your own beverages or buy soda for 50 cents. Phelps Dance Center, 701 Montgomery St., Laurel. 301-937-2896.

Biography -- First Wednesday, 7 p.m. Glenwood Branch Library, 23250 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

Chavurah -- A secular humanist Jewish group. First Sunday and third Friday. 410-337-0100.

Contemporary Fiction -- First Monday, 7 p.m. Glenwood Branch library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

Elkridge Evening Quilters -- All levels. First and third Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Elkridge Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 5929 Setter Drive, Elkridge. 410-203-9309 or 410-796-5876.

The Dangerous Boys Club -- First Saturday, 2 p.m. Based on "The Dangerous Book for Boys," by Conn and Hal Iggulden. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4300 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. Call 410-203-9006 or e-mail crm2831@bn.com.

English conversation club -- Practice speaking and understanding English in a group setting. First Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. To register, Savage Branch library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

Games night for teens -- First Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 11-17. Monopoly, Clue, cards and other favorite games. Please call or visit the branch to register. Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077.

German conversation and reading --First Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Claudia, 410-730-5977.

German-speaking play group -- For children and parents. First Friday, 3 p.m. 410-992-5043.

Glenwood Lions Club -- First and third Thursday, (except August), 7 p.m. Glenwood Community Center, activities room, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 301-831-5723 or e-mail jhmorson@starpower.net.

Healing service -- First Sunday, 12:30 p.m.; first Wednesday, 7 p.m. St. John's Lutheran Church. 410-665-1234.

Howard County Republican Club -- First Friday. Go to www.howardcountygopclub.com.

Kiwanis Club of Columbia -- First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bob Evans restaurant, 4900 Beaver Run, Ellicott City. Jesse Schneider, 410-730-0695.

Laurel Moms club -- First Thursday, 7 p.m. Learn something new, develop adult friendships and become a part of the Laurel community. Ray Andrews will speak about fun family fitness and the childhood obesity epidemic. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road. 301-776-4989 or laurelmomsclub@yahoo.com.

LAVA Writer's group -- First Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. 410-507-2373 or carolcourtreporter@comcast.net.

Marylanders for a Free Palestine and a Secure Israel -- First and third Friday, 7:30 p.m. Ann Von Lossberg, 410-465-3493.

MOMS Club of Ellicott City-South -- First Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 8430 Glen Mar Road, Ellicott City. E-mail momsclubofec_south@yahoo.com or go to www.geocities.com/momsclubofec.

Single and solo motorcycle riders -- First Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Group meets to plan and organize rides and other fun activities. 410-312-7477 or GET_ON_AND_RIDE@yahoo.com.

Strategy gaming -- First and third Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Play some of the most interesting and challenging games around. Choose from our collection or bring your own. The Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. 301-776-5980.

Teen'Zine -- Ages 13-17. Add your voice to the all new online newsletter, written by teens, for teens. Go to www.hclibrary.org/teenzine. First Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m. Savage Branch library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980; First Thursday, 7-7:45p.m. Glenwood Branch library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. Call 410-313-5577.

Vegan potluck dinner -- Bring dish to share; table service and drinks provided. First Saturday, 6:30 p.m. 410-465-0427 or e-mail bsorak@juno.com.

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.

Autism dance classes --Sundays, 2-2:45 p.m., ages 3-5; 2:45-3:30 p.m., ages 6-8; and 3:30-4:15 p.m., ages 9-11. Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland, 9147-D, Red Branch Road, Columbia. $150 per month. For more information or to register, call 410-997-8443.

Average Joe adult self defense -- Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-997-3490.

Board game night -- Saturdays, 6 p.m.-midnight. Play games from our extensive library or bring your own. Meet other gamers. Free. All ages, as well as families are welcome. The Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage. 301-776-5980.

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

Cerebral Palsy dance classes -- Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. For ages 4-7. Instructed by a ballet teacher and a physical therapist. 9147-D Red Branch Road, Columbia. $150 per month. For more information or to register, call 410-997-8443.

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 at Historic Savage Mill -- Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. All levels welcome. Free. Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry Street, New Weave Building, Savage. 301-776-5980.

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. Savage Branch library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

Civil Air Patrol -- Aerospace education, emergency services training for youth and adults. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel. 410-461-6165.

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.

Columbia Bridge Club -- ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Mondays, 7:15-10:30 p.m. Players ranges in age from 20s to 80s. Novice through advanced skill levels. If you have a partner, bring him/her along. Orthodox Church of St. Matthew, 7271 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia. $6 per week, paid when you play. Barbara Israel, 410-381-9445.

Columbia International Folk Dancers -- Wednesdays, 8-10:30 p.m. Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia. For more information, call 410-997-1613.

Columbia Singles Bridge Club -- For intermediate players. Thursdays, 8 p.m. at member homes. 410-992-7498.

The Community of Spiritual Awareness -- Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Teaches science of the mind principles, which address the limitless potential of the human mind. The group is dedicated to spiritual growth and support of a better and more meaningful life. The Snow Hill Manor, 13301 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel. For information, call 410-772-5808 or go to www.visitcsa.org.

Complimentary skin care and makeover sessions -- Saturdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. In Columbia. Learn proper skin care and application of color cosmetics. To reserve a seat and obtain the location, call 443-538-9230.

Dance classes for children with Cerebral Palsy -- Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. Ages 4-7. The Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland, 9147-D, Red Branch Road, Columbia. 410-997-8443.

Daytime conversational French course -- Mondays, beginning in mid-to-late September, in students' homes in Columbia. For adults. Intermediate level class will be taught by a community college professor. For more information, call Ben, 410-869-6020.

DDR For Teens @ HC Library --Dance to the video game, Dance Dance Revolution. Meet and compete with other fans. Ages 11 and up. Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Savage Branch library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980 or visit the branch.; Ages 13-17. 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. A monitor coordinates sessions, but 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.

Elks junior book club -- Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Ages 7-9. Elkridge Branch library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5085.

Ellicott City moms meetup group -- Meet friendly local moms and kids, and have fun. Share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. Go to http://moms.meetup.com/1264.

English conversation club -- Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m. and Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-7900.; Wednesdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Miller Branch library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. Please register with the branch before attending your first meeting.

English/second language classes -- Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. For all nationalities and levels. Gethsemane Baptist Church, 14135 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. 410-489-9480 or 410-442-5853.

Fall Fellowship -- Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., weather permitting. Fish sandwiches and dinners will be available for purchase. Locust United Methodist Church, 6851 Martin Road, Columbia.

Faithful Circle Quilters -- Mondays, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. 410-730-9561.

Forever Changed -- A multicultural, nondenominational Bible study. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center, 6030 Tamar Drive, Columbia. 410-340-5400.

Free child care and preschool program assistance -- Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Howard County parents can get free assistance in locating state licensed child care centers, family child care providers, school-aged programs and preschools through LOCATE: Child Care. For information on this service, call 410-313-1930, or for general information, call 410-313-1940 or go to www.howardcountymd.gov/children.

Free English classes -- For the Spanish-speaking. Basic to advanced instruction. Weekly, South Columbia Baptist Church, 8814 Guilford Road, Columbia. Open to the public. Jackie Thurmond, 410-715-6599.

The Howard Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol -- Thursdays, 7 p.m. Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel. Prospective cadets ages 12-18 and parents welcome. 410-531-3310 or credman@tristartech.net.

Howard County Flyladies -- For the unorganized and overwhelmed homemaker. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Panera Bread, 6435 Dobbin Road, Columbia. Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m., Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flyinginmaryland-howardcounty.

Howard County Lodge 2364 -- That's Amore, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. $20. 410-465-0073 or 410-740-2261.

Howard County spiritual discussion group -- Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Open to all faiths. Bethany Lane Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City. 410-730-7417.

Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research -- Free public lectures. Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For location and directions, 410-792-4367.

International Folk dancing -- Wednesdays, 8-10:30 p.m All ages. No partner required. Dances taught first hour. $5. Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Road, Harper's Choice, Columbia.

Juggling Club of Columbia -- Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m. For those interested in learning, practicing and improving their skills of object manipulation. Atholton Adventist School, 6520 Martin Road, Columbia. Timothy, 443-415-9733.

Karaoke Night -- Every Wednesday night is karaoke night at the Second Chance Saloon, hosted by D.J. Brooke. Kids are spotlighted from 6-7:30 p.m. and all are welcome from 8 p.m- close. 5888 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, in the Oakland Mills Shopping Center.

K1P2 -- An informal sit 'n' knit for knitters and crocheters of all ages. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Lakeside Cafe and Deli, Columbia. 410-740-4899 or sheeperthantherapy@yahoo.com.

Knitting, Crocheting and Looming classes -- Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Learn how to knit, crochet or loom scarves, hats, vests, ponchos and more. Levels for beginners and advanced. $15 per two-hour session. Supplies not included. Michael's arts & crafts store, 9041 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia. 410-381-6302.

The Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City --Mondays, 6:45 p.m. Kiwanis-Wallis Hall, 3300 Norberts Way, Ellicott City. Harry Slade, 410-418-8218.

Latin Moms Club -- Spanish-speaking play group for toddlers. For information and location, 410-997-4648.

Laurel chess club -- Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Oliver's Old Towne Tavern, 531 Main St., Laurel. Mike Farmer, 301-776-4645 or MagneticChess@aol.com.

Learn to Dance -- Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m. Cost: $6, per person, per night for eight-10 weeks, depending on weather. Trial period if offered. Sponsored by the Tom Thumb Square Dance Club of Howard County. Beginner modern western dance lessons. Stevens Forest Elementary School, 6045 Steven Forest Road, Columbia. 410-730-7326, 410-992-7517 or 410-730-4589.

Logos ministry for children and adults -- Thursdays, 5:30- 8 p.m. For children ages 4 through high school and their families and volunteers. Registration currently being accepted. Program is comprised of Bible study, family time, recreation/play and worship skills. Christ United Methodist Church, Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. For registration and information, call 410-381-6329 or to go www.gbgm-umc.org/christcolumbia/index.html and look for LOGOS under kids' programs.

Magic night -- Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Magic: The Gathering. Play one-on-one or in a group. Hone your skills against a variety of decks. The Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage. 301-776-5980.

Maryland Search and Rescue -- For young men and women, ages 14-21 and adult advisors. Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 12430 Scaggsville Road, Highland. Program focuses on wilderness, lost-person searching. Training consists of hiking, backpacking and land navigation. Alex Sehman, 410-461-0027, Art Ross, 410-740-2913 or www.msar616.com.

Mountain Club of Maryland -- Day and overnight hikes, bike and canoe trips, cabin, car and tent camping, and the maintenance of trails in Maryland State Parks as well as other parks. 443-621-8148 or visit www.mcomd.org.

Muslim Community Howard County -- Dar-al-Taqwa Mosque offers gatherings discussing general questions about Islam. Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 443-538-4121 or www.taqwa.net.

Phoenix Cultural Singles -- For attendees 50+. Social and complimentary cup of coffee and snacks. Sundays, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; presentation at noon. Meeting House Room A, Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-730-7568 or 410-997-0739.

Picture Book Parade -- Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ages 2-5 with adult, 30 mins. No registration. Miller Branch library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1955.

Prayer service -- Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Mt. Pisgah AME Church, 5901 Cedar Fern Court, Columbia. 410-730-6688.

The Red Hats -- The Columbia Cupcakes are currently accepting new members. 410-465-2084.

Rotaract Club of Howard County -- Community service group for young professionals ages 18-30. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Nora Cafe, 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. joegibson25@hotmail.com or www.hcrotaract.com.

Rotary Club of Clarksville -- Tuesdays, 7:45-8:45 a.m. Luna C Grille, River Hill Shopping Center, Clarksville. Karen Krehs, 410-465-3434; Hamp Fields, 410-531-7869; Susie Davis, 410-531-7900; Nancy Forrest, 410-531-2113.

Rotary Club of Columbia -- Social hour, and community and international service programs. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Eggspectation, 6010 University Blvd., Ellicott City. Becky Magnus, 410-740-7300.

Scrabble club --Mondays, 7:30-10 p.m. Members pay $1 at each meeting that goes toward a handicap tournament held every eight weeks. Janice Beck, 301-596-3167.

Sea Scouts -- Coed nautical program for youth ages 14-21. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. Skipper Laurie Davis, 410-381-7004 or www.ship361.org.

Shabbat Circle -- Fridays, 10:15 a.m. Parents and children ages 2-4 participate in songs, play and crafts. Jewish Community Services, Suite 400, Century Plaza 1000, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia.

Showtime Singers -- Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nonprofit mixed chorus. Currrently auditioning for male voices in all ranges. Ellicott City Senior Center, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. ShowTimeSingers.net, STSingers@aol.com or 301-490-2063.

Sing with Voices XXI -- Mondays, beginning Aug. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rehearsals. Chamber chorus is auditioning singers for all parts as it begins it ninth season, which will include an appearance on the Waterford Concert Series as well as performances in Columbia and Chevy Chase. Meets near College Park. 240-643-6563 or voicesxxi@aol.com.

Spanish-language play group -- For 3- to 6-year-olds and moms (younger siblings welcome). Fluent speakers only. Meets weekly. For time and location, 410-715-3947.

Stroller Strides -- A total fitness program for new moms and their babies. Daily, 9-10 a.m. at The Mall in Columbia. 240-535-0739 or go to www.strollerstrides.com.

Talking Together -- Meets one night a week, 6-7:30 p.m. Six-week program costs $495 and is designed to assist families in improving the speech and language skills of children 18 months to five years old. Faulkner Ridge Community Center, 10449 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia. 443-472-5385.

Voix de Femmes -- All women's chamber choir based in Laurel. Sundays, 7-9 p.m. practices. Good sight readers preferred. To schedule an audition, or for more information, call Annick, 301-498-6737 or e-mail voixdefemmes@gmail.com.

Womens' weight loss group -- Fridays, 10 a.m. 443-857-9276 or e-mail Nurse4health@aol.com.

Writer's Circle at Savage Library -- Mondays, 7 p.m. Share original writing with other aspiring writers for mutual support and feedback. No registration required. Savage Branch library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

Yoga classes -- Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Six-week session. Integrated Therapies, Dorsey Hall Medical Center, 9501 Old Annapolis Road, Suite 301, Ellicott City, Heather, 410-747-9108.

Yoga classes in Dayton -- Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m. Build your mental, physical and spiritual strength and endurance. All levels welcome. $15 drop-in fee or $72 for six weeks. Eden Valley, 5085 Green Bridge Road, Dayton. Bette, 410-531-5610.

Young Marines of Historic Elkridge -- Promotes mental, moral and physical development. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Kim Dixon, 410-796-8959.

Zonta Club of Howard County -- Executives working for the improvement of the status of women worldwide. Meets monthly. 443-801-6013.

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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