To submit Things to Do calendar items:

E-mail> hccalendar@patuxent.com

Fax> 410-997-4564

Mail> The View, calendar listing, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044

Questions> Call Mary T. Robbins Phelan at 410-480-0816, Ext. 8009.

The deadline is 14 days before the date of publication. Include a brief description of the event, date, time, location with address, cost and phone number for publication. Events in Ellicott City or sponsored by Ellicott City-based organizations take priority.

Arts

Jibber Jabber> Second and fourth Thursday, 8:30 p.m. Ellicott City's newest poetry and music open mic with a featured poet. Might include adult content. Show hosted by spoken word artist Ryan Mergen. Java Grande, 9050 Baltimore Pike, Ellicott City. For more information, call 410-480-3865 or go to myspace.com/JibberJabberOpenMic.

Business

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors> Sept. 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Continuing Education meeting. Jim Ehrich of Client First Brokerage Services will present "Life Insurance, Annuities and Income Tax." Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. $35 for nonmembers. Donuts and coffee will be provided. To register by Sept. 8, call Harvey Tegeler, 410-876-0500.

Sistahs' Business Network> Fourth Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Inspiration and information for existing and potential black female entrepreneurs. Linden Hall, 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City. $25 prepaid/$30 at the door. Nellie Pharr-Maletta, 410-300-7343, www.sistahsbusinessnetwork.com or info@sistahsbusinessnetwork.com.

Classes/Seminars

Sewing Class for Homeschoolers> Thursdays, beginning Sept. 11. Students 8 years and older will learn 12 functional sewing stitches. By the end of the class, students will have made their own quilt. Ellicott City Colored School, Restored, 8683 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. For more information, call 410-465-8500 or go to www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP.

Sew What? class for adults> Thursdays, beginning Sept. 11. Two-session class is designed for adults 18 and older. Learn proper measuring techniques, fabric review, pattern choices and pattern layout with adjustments. Ellicott City Colored School, Restored, 8683 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. For more information, call 410-465-8500 or www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP.

Fundraisers

Food Drive> To benefit Maryland Food Bank. Sponsored by The Bob and Ronna Real Estate Team of Ellicott City. Sept. 6-7 at the River Hill, Owen Brown and Dorsey Hall Giant stores, located at 6050 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville; 7200 Cradlerock Way, Columbia; and 4715 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, respectively. 410-715-8034.

Libraries

Miller Branch Library> 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.

*Book discussions. Discover good reads. Second Wednesday, 1 p.m.

*Monday Night Book Club, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.

Miscellaneous

Lace Day> Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Chesapeake Lace Maker Guild will demonstrate. Thomas Isaac Log Cabin, corner of Main Street and Ellicott Mills Drive, Ellicott City. 410-465-8500.

Ongoing

Columbia Amateur Radio Association> Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Gateway Center, Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. Bob Scarburgh, 410-465-2421.

MOMS Club of Ellicott City Central> Second Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Social and business meeting. Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 8430 GlenMar Road. E-mail momsclubofec_central@yahoo.com.

Columbia Singles> Fri., Sept. 5, 5-7 p.m. End of summer happy hour at La Palapa Grille & Cantina, 8037 Main St., Ellicott City. For more information, call Don at 410-290-5788 or e-mail dres@erols.com.

The Upper Patuxent Archeology Group> Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. Mount Ida, 3691 Sarah's Lane, Ellicott City. Lee Preston, 443-745-1202; Alison Polley, 410-747-1973; or the Mount Ida Mansion, 410-465-8500.

Wine Glass Court Poets> Second Sunday, 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. 410-203-9001.

Yingling-Ridgely Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary No. 7472> A community service organization. Second Thursday, 8 p.m. VFW, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. 410-242-4036.

Special summer story times> Tuesdays, Sept. 9, and 16; and Thursdays, Sept. 11, 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Entertaining storybook times about animals, storybook characters, nursery rhymes and fairy tales to delight children. Clark's Elioak Farm, 10500 Route 108, Ellicott City. Call 410-730-4049 or go to www.clarklandfarm.com.

Howard County Genealogical Society> Wed., Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Informal workshop with help table, browsing table and surname file table; 7:30 p.m. Frank Herron, president of the society, will present a project to assist an individual trace the land records of his ancestral farm site, as well as one unknown branch of his family tree. Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. In case of inclement weather, meeting will be canceled. Sign language interpretation available upon advance request. 410-730-7917. Meeting is canceled when Howard County schools are closed.

Sensory Processing Disorder - Parents Connections> First Sunday, 7-9 p.m. Learn about occupational therapy and sensory integration. OT Ventures, 3616 Horned Owl Court, Ellicott City. Call Jamie Levine, 443-812-6396 or e-mail ot_ventures@hotmail.com.

Seniors

Ellicott City Senior Center> 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.

*Ellicott City Seniors Book Club. Wed., Sept. 10, 1 p.m. 410-313-1950.

Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center> 10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2637.

*Blood pressure screenings. First Wednesday and third Friday, 9:15-10:45 a.m.

*Community service knitting and crocheting. Second and fourth Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Create heirloom memories for local charities, hospital and senior centers. Donations of acrylic yarn are appreciated. 410-313-7279.

*Jewelry-a-Month club. Fridays, Sept. 12, 26; Oct. 10, 24; Nov. 7, 21; and Dec. 12, 1-3:30 p.m. Make a project, learn new techniques and enjoy new friends. $21. Additional fee for supplies due to instructor at each class. Call 410-313-7320.

Neighbor Ride> 8950 Route 108, Suite 1115, Columbia. 410-884-7433. Be a Neighbor Ride volunteer driver and make a difference to a Howard County senior. Daytime, evening and weekend volunteer opportunities are available. Seniors are able to maintain their quality of life by attending activities when transportation is available. Volunteer orientations will be held Tue., Sept. 9, 10 a.m. and Sept. 24, 6 p.m. in the Neighbor Ride office. To register or schedule a different time, call 410-884-7433.

Trips>w Sponsored by Howard County Recreation and Parks, unless otherwise noted. 410-313-7320 or 410-313-7279.

*Wed., Sept. 10, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. American Music Theater. Bus trip to Lancaster, Pa. Enjoy a production of "The Classic Crooners." Show celebrates iconic songsters like Crosby, Como, Clooney and more. Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord after the show. Also open to children, ages w12 to 18. $93. To register, call 410-313-7320.

Singles

First Place Singles> For singles older than 40. Fri., Sept. 5, 6 p.m.: happy hour at TGI Friday's restaurant, 8330 Benson Drive, Columbia. Sat., Sept. 6, 7 p.m.: Orioles game. Mon., Sept. 8, 6 p.m.: happy hour at Serafino's, 3419 Plum Tree Drive, Ellicott City. Sept. 11, 6 p.m.: happy hour, Victoria's Gastro Pub, 8201 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia. Sept. 12, 7 p.m.: Night of Jazz and Arts, Chapelgate Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Woodstock. Dinner available $9. R.S.V.P. requested. Call 410-243-7344 or go to www.firstplacesingles.org.

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

Support Groups.

Celebrate Recovery> Fridays, 7 p.m. Twelve-step program dealing with addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. Light dinner available before meeting. Child care available. Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Ellicott City. Call 410-442-5800 or go to www.chapelgate.org.

Rebuilders separation and divorce> Find help and experience healing while going through separation or divorce. Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Ellicott City. DivorceCare for Kids (ages 5-12) will meet at the same time. Child care is provided for children younger than 5. Call 410-442-5800 or go to www.chapelgate.org.

Sensory Processing Disorder> Parents Connections> First Sunday, 7-9 p.m. Learn about occupational therapy and sensory integration. OT Ventures LLC., 3616 Horned Owl Court, Ellicott City. Call Jamie Levine, 443-812-6396 or e-mail ot_ventures@hotmail.com.

Columbia Amateur Radio Association> Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Gateway Center, Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. Bob Scarburgh, 410-465-2421.

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