Community Calendar

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.

"As the election draws near, many of us feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of social media posts and conflicting opinions from family and friends. Join JCS via Zoom to learn ways to manage your emotional stress and de-escalate difficult conversations with confidence and calm.
Attendance is free and open to the community."

Sussex County Council District 3 candidates Mark Schaeffer (Incumbent-R) and Jane Gruenebaum (D) will answer questions selected from those submitted in writing from the audience on Tuesday, 10/29, 6-7 pm at Rehoboth Public Library. This forum is sponsored by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters. The venue is accessible. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. Limited capacity. Free street parking or park behind the library. The event will be livestreamed on the League of Women Voters-Sussex County youtube site and posted afterwards. For more information, go to the LWV Sussex County website.

Join the HHS Risk Less. Do More. campaign at the Power of Age Expo in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland on October 30. Risk Less. Do More. will have a booth where they will be providing flu, COVID-19 and RSV information, as well as offering free Covid test kits and promoting a Safeway vaccination clinic at the event. For more information, visit https://powerofageexpo.wpengine.com/schedule/services/

"Get together and hang out with peers each week. Talk, play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. This is your club, your way! Every week the group can work with staff to plan activities for the next week. Lite kosher fare will be served. Free and open to the public. Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays Each Month. RSVP required."

Experience McDaniel College’s Homecoming while learning more about what it means to be a Green Terror. Prospective undergraduate students are invited to experience and see all that McDaniel College has to offer. Register at www.mcdaniel.edu/visit or call 800-638-5005.

As part of the Maryland STEM Festival, Harford County Public Library presents 3-D Printing: Basics and Beyond November 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bel Air Library, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue. For adults and children grades 3 and up, the program will focus on the technical and practical applications of 3-D printing from the perspective of a pro. Andrew Lane, president and founder of Ethical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineer, Intralox, will answer questions and introduce participants to this useful emerging technology to celebrate the Maryland STEM Festival. Each person attending must register prior to the program at https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/11180534.

"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."

Johns Hopkins’ Student Athlete Advisory Committee would like to invite students and families K-8 in the Baltimore area to attend our fourth annual “Fall Fest” on November 3, 2024, from 3-5pm. This event is completely free. The Fall Fest is an outdoor festival similar to a field day. Athletes from Hopkins’ varsity teams will host activity booths and stations for your children to participate in; these might include anything from face paint, relay races, bean bag tosses, football games, and more. The Fall Fest will take place at the Johns Hopkins Homewood Field. The field is located at 111 W University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21210.

Individuals and couples are invited to join Jewish Community Services each month for meaningful conversations, emotional support, and resources for navigating their fertility journeys through the rhythm of Jewish life. The monthly meetings also provide them with a safe space to share the highs and lows of their journeys.