Back-to-School Carnival, Beagle Rescue Adoption Day, Honey Tasting and More in Howard County this Weekend

By Kerri Gaither

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

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            Long Reach High School Back to School Carnival

·      Where:  6101 Old Dobbin Lane Columbia

·      When:  Friday, Aug. 23

·      Description:  Food, games, entertainment and a chance to meet with local residents.

Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland Adoption Day

·      Where:  Clipper's Canine Café, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m.

·      Description:  Learn about beagles, and meet dogs that are looking for loving homes.

·      Cost:  Free

Peralynna Monthly Dinner Dance Event

·      Where:  Columbia Inn at Peralynna 

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.

·      Description:  August Dinner Dance Event featuring Bob Reilly and Joe Goulait performing light rock, soul and popular love songs from the past 50 years.

·      Cost:  Reservation Requiredperalynna@aol.com or call 410-715-4600

Stumbling On Happiness II with Wendy Baird

·      Where:  9130-I Red Branch Road, Columbia

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m.

·      Description:  Wendy Baird’s cabaret “Stumbling On Happiness II” will 
be presented at Red Branch Theatre Company as the third evening in its 
four-part summer cabaret series. 

·      Cost: $18  at the door cash / $20 at the door credit

FREE Rosh Hashanah Gourmet Honey Tasting

·      Where:  River Hill Giant, 6050 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville

·      When:  Sunday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m. 

·      Description:  FREE Gourmet Kosher Honey Tasting.  Sample different kinds of honey to put out on your table this year to make it unique, and enter into a raffle for your chance to win a basket of Gourmet Apples and 
Honey for the High Holidays.

·      Cost:  Free

Woof-Fest featuring Steven Mercurio's A Grateful Tail

·      Where:  Merriweather Post Pavilion

·      When:  Sunday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m.

·      Description:  Tickets on sale Friday, June 28 at 10am through ticketfly.com and Merriweather Post Pavilion box office.

·      Cost: $45, 55, 66, 87. Also, $2 Canine Companion Ticket available for lawn.

Summer Jazz in the Park: Craig Alston Sextet

·      Where:  Banneker Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave.

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

·      Description:  Bring lawn chairs, loungers, and blankets.  Refreshments will be for sale at the event, or you may bring your own.

·      Cost: $10

First Place Singles Lunch and Bowling

·      Where:  Ledo's Pizza, 8480 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City

·      When:  Sunday, Aug. 25, 1 p.m.

·      Description:  Join First Place Singles, a social group for singles 40+ for lunch followed by 10 pin bowling at 2:30 pm at the Normandy Lanes, 8419 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City.

·      Cost:  RSVP by calling 410-423-7344 or email info@firstplacesingles.org.

Let's Play BINGO at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department

·      Where:  Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

·      When:  Friday, August 23, 6 p.m.

·      Description:  BINGO is held every Friday night at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, $1,000 Cash Jackpot.

·      Cost:  $10 for a 6 card package up to 30 cards for $30.