let's get together

These groups meet regularly.

African-American Republican Club of Howard County -- First Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. K-M Lakefront Building, 5550 Sterrett Place, Columbia. 410-997-8683.

American Legion Post 300 -- Fourth Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Call 410-480-0025 or e-mail eltps@comcast.net.

Anime movie club -- Thu., June 26, 7-9 p.m. Ages 13-18. Screening of popular Anime films. Prizes are given away at each meeting. East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700 or visit the branch.

A Novel Idea -- Discussion of recently published novels. Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. Call 410-203-9001.

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

Board game night -- Saturdays, 7 p.m.-midnight. Play games from our extensive library or bring your own. Meet other gamers. Free. All ages welcome. The Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage. 301-776-5980.

Christian Writers of Howard County -- Last Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 410-480-2702.

Club de Français -- First Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. Edwige Griffith, 410-461-0574; Clarissa Ferraris, 410-381-5658.

Coffee Conversations -- Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Topics of discussion include Mothers' Day gift ideas, 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 Lions Club -- Open to all residents or employees in Columbia area. First and third Wednesday, meet and greet, 6:30 p.m.; dinner and meeting, 7 p.m. Tiber River Tavern, Ellicott City. 410-730-4921 or bduprees@comcast.net.

Democracy For Howard County -- A progressive club. Thu., June 26, 7 p.m. Locust Park Community Center, 8995 Lambskin Lane, Columbia. 443-285-1109.

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.

Eastern religion book group -- Buddhist-inspired teachings for difficult situations. Fourth Sunday, 4 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Ellicott City. 410-203-9001.

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.

English conversation club -- Mondays, 9:30 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.

Environmental action group -- First and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Group explores and acts on methods for educating and fostering environmentally positive action in the community. Historic Oakland, 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia. 410-730-4744.

First Place Singles -- For singles over 40. Thu., June 26, 6 p.m. Happy hour at Clyde's, at the bar, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia.; Fri., June 27, 6 p.m. Happy hour at Victoria Gastro Pub, 8201 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia.; Sat., June 28, House party in Columbia. Call for details.; Mon., June 30, 6 p.m. Dinner at Ledo's, 8580 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City.; Wed., July 2, 6:15 p.m. Happy hour at That's Amore, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia; July 3, 6:30 p.m. Happy hour at Jilly's, 10300 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, followed by 8 p.m. karaoke. R.S.V.P. requested. Call 410-243-7344 or go to www.firstplacesingles.org.

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.

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.

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.

Grandmothers for Peace -- Fourth Sunday, 2 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-730-6049 or 410-730-6541.

Hola! Toastmasters -- First and third Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. 8830 Stanford Blvd., 1st Floor, Room #3, Columbia. Diane or Rene, 410-381-8459.

Howard County Art Guild -- Fourth Monday 7:30 p.m. Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Cher Compton, 301-854-3478 or www.howardcountyartguild.com. For directions, 410-313-2787.

Howard County Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation -- Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. 410-531-7930 for location.

The Howard County Celestial Searchers -- Astronomy club for children grades K-8. Fourth Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Meeting. Parents welcome. 14601 Bushy Park Elementary School, art room, Carrs Mills Road, Glenwood. For more information, call Joel Goodman, 410-531-6600 or e-mail StardocJG@aol.com or www.goodteeth.com.

Howard County Democratic Central Committee -- First Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Call for location. 410-730-8683.

Howard County Family Child Care Association -- First Thursday, September-June, 6:30 p.m. East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 301-775-4841 or go to www.hcfcca.org.

Howard County Friends of Latin America -- First Tuesday, Refreshments, 7 p.m.; program, Today's Colombia, 7:30-9 p.m. Annalise Romoser, senior associate, U.S. Office on Colombia will speak. East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-381-4899, www.friendsoflatinamerican.org or www.friendsoflatinamerica.typepad.com/hocofolainspanish.

Howard County Libertarian Party -- Fourth Sunday, 5 p.m. For location, 410-579-1123.

Howard County NAACP -- Fourth Monday, 7-9 p.m. Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 301-483-8770.

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.

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

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.

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

Laurel Moms club -- Learn something new and develop adult friendships. First Thursday, 7 p.m. Mark Welsh will speak about "Kids and the Computer - How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online." Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road. 301-776-4989 or www.laurelmomsclub.org.

LAVA Writer's group -- First Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. For meeting location and more information, call 410-507-2373 or e-mail carolcourtreporter@comcast.net.

Literary readings -- Fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. 410-203-9001.

Maryland Junior Rangers Program -- Ages 8-13. Fun with nature arts and crafts, hikes, nature games and hands-on activities. Explore wildlife management, fish, insects, camping and first aid. Soldier's Delight area, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Orange Grove area, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Hilton area, Thursdays, July 3-July 31, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Non-refundable services charge of $20 per child and $10 for each additional family member. Sponsored by Patapsco Valley State Park. To register, 410-461-5005.

Master Gardeners at Howard County Library -- Sat., June 28, 10 a.m.-noon, through August. Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

Mid-week refresher worship service -- First and third Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. Mt. Pisgah AME Church, 5901 Cedar Fern Court, Columbia. 410-730-6688.

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.

Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market -- Wed., July 2, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Green/Organic Day, featuring organic produce and products; environmentally friendly information available. Downtown municipal parking lot, at the corner of Park Avenue and Veterans Lane. 301-829-1424.

The Newcomers Club -- First Thursday, 10 a.m. Social coffee get-together. Panera Bread, 6435 Dobbin Road, Columbia. Call 410-465-0522.

Patapsco Valley State Park -- Sat., June 28, 4-6 p.m. Meander McKeldin area. For ages 11 and up. See the wild life, learn history of the park, hike along the river and more. Bring water and wear a good pair of hiking shoes. Meet at the contact station. 3001 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. $2 per person. To register, 410-461-5005.

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.

Science fiction book group -- Fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. 410-203-9001.

Sierra Club -- July 5, 9:30 a.m. Patapsco Valley State Park, Hilton Area. Moderate 7-mile hike. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside the park, off Hilton Avenue, at the parking lot just inside the entrance on the right. James Perschy, 410-964-1902 or e-mail jameshike@verizon.net.

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

The Society of Military Widows -- Fourth Sunday, 11 a.m. Groups meets for brunch at Club Meade at Fort Meade. Betty Jones, 410-730-0127.

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 Street, Savage. 301-776-5980.

Teen book club of Savage -- Fourth Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

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, 7-7:45 p.m. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

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. Call 410-531-5610.

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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