Free family-friendly activities help teach children values of kindness, responsibility and community and what it means to be a good citizen
Color Burst Park is site of free tree giveaways, DIY workshops to create terrarium, paint peat pot and plant seedlings, and Maker's Market
Musical entertainment includes Big Joe & the Dynaflows blues jump band and Quitapenas Tropical Afro Latin combo
Free events feature ice sculpture, music and arts and crafts for children provided by Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership
Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless is beneficiary of fundraiser
Fundraisers benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for individuals and families who are homeless
Free seasonal events feature music, arts and crafts, and ice sculpture hosted by Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership
Proceeds from the fundraisers benefit crisis intervention center and emergency shelter
Cash bar, all-you-can-eat meal from Offshore Restaurant plus uncrowded views of the fireworks offered by Friends of the Fourth
Kittleman Farm in West Friendship is site for games and activities for children and adults, including Chocolate and Mimosa Bar
Bunnies, guinea pigs, turtles and even reptiles featured in Petting Farm. Hot cocoa, mimosas and snacks served at benefit for Grassroots.
Petting Farm, Mimosa and Chocolate Bar, Games and Other Activities Featured at Benefit for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
Seasons 52 hosts annual fundraiser for Grassroots, Howard County's only 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless
Proceeds benefit Grassroots, Howard County's 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for individuals and families who are homeless.
Non-perishable food and financial donations sought to provide meals for individuals and families in Howard County's shelter for the homeless
Non-perishable food items and donations sought for meals for individuals and families living in Howard County's shelter for the homeless.
Picnic barbeque, hand craft beer, live music, fishing, outdoors games and other activities featured at Kittleman Farm in West Friendship
Hot crabs, cold oysters, pit beef, beer and wine included in $85/person admission; tables of 10 are $800 and receive reserved seating.
Kittleman Family Farm is site of picnic barbecue, music by What's Next, outdoor games, Moon bounce, fishing contest and other activities
Local faith community assisted with emergency shelter program which housed 23 children, from 6 months to 17 years, during winter season
Ice skaters ages 4 to adults will shine during the April presentation of "Frozen on Ice" by the Gardens Figure Skating Club.
The annual Child Care Fair will be held Feb. 26 at the North Laurel Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Proceeds benefit Grassroots, Howard County's crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless
Crisis intervention center seeks financial contributions and gift cards to supply holiday meals to people in need
Howard County Office of Transportation and Downtown Columbia Partnership to host Cranksgiving
Proceeds benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless
Free outdoor film screening of the classic 1971 "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory" movie musical set for Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.
Toby's Dinner Theatre performance, Zumba Dance Party, Under Armour and Pinnacle Fitness core workshop, Pandora bracelet raffle and cookies
Immersive exhibition free to children, students, teachers and first responders Saturday, Sept. 11, 1-8 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 12, 1-5 p.m.
Barre and Yoga Classes, "Columbia's Got Talent" Competition, OB/GYN Providers On-Site, Vaccine Clinic, Community College and Police Displays
Pam Long Photography and Creamery Host Event to Raise Funds and Awareness of Suicide Prevention Services at Crisis Intervention Center
Funding provided for continued case management and support services for adults and children living in the family shelter
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Benefit for Grassroots includes all the soup and ice cream you can eat, music, entertainment for children, and a silent auction
All the delicious soup and ice cream you can eat, DJ, activities for children, silent auction bargains
Music, arts and crafts, photo booth, live ice sculptor, strolling players and snacks are featured
Holiday event at The Mall in Columbia benefits Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless
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