Community Calendar

Come run or walk The Highlands School 5k and 1 mile fun walk held on the historic Ma and Pa Trail located right in the heart of Bel Air, MD. 100% of the net proceeds of the race will be used to help offset tuition for families that have the need but not the means to change their child's life through the small group classroom setting and individually tailored teaching experience that helps to bring them back into mainstream school environments.

PRIZE MONEY??!!! You betcha! 5k prize money as follows:
Top 5 overall male and female 1st place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100, 4th place $75, 5th place $50
Top 3 masters male and female 1st place $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50

Swag??? Every participant will receive a 1/4 zip pull over long sleeve technical shirt, chip timing, race bib and those 21 and over will get a same day beer ticket for one beer across the street from the finish line at Independent Brewery. All finishers of the 5k and the 1 mile fun walk will receive a custom finishers medal.

The 2024 festival will spotlight writers who move the movement, with an emphasis on the writers of nonfiction, fiction, African futurism, spoken word, journalism, and cookbooks, past and present, whose works propel us into a more just and equitable world.

The event is free, but registration is required.

"An activity group for teens and adults ages 16 and up with developmental disabilities. Spend time with friends doing fun activities including sports, nature walks, cooking, arts and crafts, and more! Snacks will be provided.
Individuals who benefit from 1:1 support are encouraged to bring their support person.
1:1 staff will not be provided. Attendance is free. Registration is limited."

A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends
Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell
A secret 3-course menu, that includes appetizer, main, and dessert, for you to discover on the evening

With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds. Get your tickets now for Dining in the Dark, an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery!

Menu options
Red Menu (Meat)
Blue Menu (Seafood)
Green Menu (Vegan)

After you purchase your tickets, please indicate your dietary requirements using the form provided. This action is mandatory!

Experience information

Exchanges are permitted up to 72 hours before the start time
Ages 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Gratuity and drinks are NOT included. Every guest is required to pay a $10.00 food service charge at the end of the experience. Beverages consumed are an additional cost and are subject to an additional 20% service charge.
Check out the link for additional FAQs here
Book a private group experience here

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, bulimia or other food-related issues. Weekly meetings every Monday from 7:00-8:30 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. All are welcome.

For more information, see www.foodaddicts.org.

Connect with digital inclusion leaders from Maryland and beyond at the 2024 Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit in Baltimore on October 15th. Join leading experts in digital inclusion to discuss innovative strategies and best practices for digital literacy, access, and equity. Expand your network and be a part of bringing Maryland "Beyond the Digital Divide!” View the summit agenda, speakers, and registration information at https://go.umd.edu/2024DigitalEquity

Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Time: 9 AM - 5:30 PM | Breakfast and check-in begin at 8 AM
Location: National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells St. Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Registration: $40 until October 1st | $50 Day Of Event
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, & refreshments
CEUs: Attendees are eligible for 6.5 entry-level Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credits by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
Parking: Free

"The Memory Café offers a welcoming and accepting space for those with memory challenges and their care partners to participate together in meeting new friends and enjoying refreshments, conversation, and
engaging activities. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at our new location, Pikesville Senior Center, 2nd floor of the Pikesville Branch of the BCPL."

A screening of the restored, digitized version of Farida Benlyazid’s 1988 film "A Door to the Sky," followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker. Her biographer will also be in attendance.

Director, producer, and scriptwriter Farida Benlyazid has been a pioneer in Moroccan cinema and celebrated internationally. A Door to the Sky is one of her most popular films.

Sponsored by the Elizabeth and David Robertson Lectureship, the Evelyn Myers Fund, and the Lectures and Fellowships Committee at Goucher College. The event is free and open to the public.

Sussex LWV will sponsor a candidate forum between HR District 20 incumbent Stell Parker-Selby (D) and Dr. Nikki Miller (R). Margaret LaFond of the League of Women Voters of Delaware will moderate. The event will also be live-streamed on the LWVSCDE youtube site. The venue is handicapped accessible and sign language interpretation will be provided by ASL Connections. Parking is on the backside of the building near the playground.