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arts

Clothing: Fantasies & Realities exhibit -- reception, Sept. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through Oct. 25. Towson Arts Collective, 406 York Road. Gallery hours Thu. and Fri., 11:30-6:30 p.m., and Sat., noon-5 p.m., and by appointment. 410-916-6340.

Ukazoo Author Showcase -- Sept. 14, 2-5 p.m. at Ukazoo Books, 730 Dulaney Valley Road. Six local authors will read, sign and answer questions about their books.

Bernstein's Mass: An evening of musical and spiritual discovery -- Sept. 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 7308 York Road. A public forum in which participants can study and interact with the libretto from Bernstein's Mass and hear commentary from Bernstein's protege and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra maestro Marin Alsop, the Rev. Christopher Leighton, Rabbi Mark Loeb and Dr. Rosann Catalano. Costs $25. 410-494-7161 or www.icjs.org.

BENEFITS

The Knights of Columbus Father O'Neill Council 4011, Lutherville -- Sept. 13, 8 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church. A 5K run in memory of Jessica Meredith Jacobsen, an avid runner known for her dedication to charitable works in the community. Run will benefit House of Ruth, Father O'Neill Charities and Tuition Assistance Fund. Preregister through Sept. 11. Costs $25 adults, $20 children, $60 families of six or less, $90 families of more than six. 410-591-7233, 443-794-9471 or www.4011Knights.org (click on 5K Charity Run).

Raise your Glass for Respite -- wine tasting with a silent auction, Sept. 14, 3-6 p.m. in Cockeysville. Upon purchase of tickets, location will be provided. "Fun'd Raiser" to benefit the Maryland Respite Care Coalition. Dinner and 12 wines from around the world will be offered. Silent auction includes two tickets for the Sept. 21 Baltimore Ravens-Cleveland Browns home game, 50-yard line, visitor side, club level. Reservations required. Costs $55; $25 is tax deductible. 240-453-9585 or www.respitecoalition.org.

Baltimore County Department of Aging -- second annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk-1M Walk, Sept. 21, at 8:30 a.m., at Towson University's Unitas Stadium. Register online at www.getreadygetsetgetfit5k.com.

CLUBS

Friday night swing dance club -- Fri., Sept. 5, 8 p.m.-midnight. The American Legion, 125 York Road, Towson. Costs $12, includes lesson and light refreshments. 410-583-7337 or fridaynightswing.com.

Bridge to the Stars -- Tue., Sept. 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Renegade Productions, 10950 Gilroy Road, Suite J, Hunt Valley. Mix and mingle, listen to The Bridge perform and win prizes. Hosted by the Young Professionals Committee. Costs $35 members, $45 nonmembers. 410-825-6200 or www.baltcountycc.com.

Community

Property Owners Association of Greater Baltimore open house -- Tue., Sept. 9, 6-7 p.m.; seminar 7-9 p.m., at 1306 Bellona Ave., Lutherville. Get investment analysis and property valuation techniques. Light refreshments and vendors on display. Call for registration and fees. 410-435-5042 or Susan@BenFrederick.com.

CONGREGATION

Facing life together -- Sun., Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services at Timonium United Methodist Church, 2300 Pot Spring Road. First service, in the sanctuary, features hymns, organ music, choirs and a sermon. Second service, in fellowship hall, will be more interactive and casual. Theme: When bad things happen. 410-252-5500 or www.timoniumumc.org.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults -- Mondays, Sept. 8, 7:30-9 p.m., through May at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 200 Ware Ave., Towson. A program for people interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and/or joining the Catholic church. 410-427-4700 or immaculatercia.googlepages.com.

Bible study of St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians -- Wed., Sept. 10, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., in the Parish Center at St. Joesph Parish, 101 Church Lane, Cockeysville.

The Guilford and Glencoe District Juvenile Pipe Band -- 14640 Falls Road, Cockeysville, seeks boys and girls interested in learning to play the bagpipes, bass drum or snare drum. 410-527-1076 or www.kidspipeband.org.

Libraries

Cockeysville Library -- 9833 Greenside Drive. 410-887-7750.

*Computer Know-How at Your Library, Mon., Sept. 8, 9 a.m. A hands-on, demonstration-talk for age 13 years and up.

*Digital Television Transition, Wed., Sept. 10,7 p.m. A WBAL-TV representative tells what you need to be ready for the February 17,2009 switch to digital television (DTV).

Towson Library -- 320 York Road. 410-887-6166.

* Intro to the Internet, Sept. 13, 9:15 a.m. A hands-on demonstration-talk for age 13 years and up.

* Bob's Family of Critters, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. A close-up look at birds, snakes, lizards and turtles for the family (under age 6 with an adult), sponsored by the Friends of the Towson Library.

REUNIONS

St. Dominic's School eighth-grade class of 1948 plans its 60-year reunion -- Sept. 27 at The Lounge on Joan Avenue and Loch Raven Boulevard. Velma at 410-825-9179.

SENIORS

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute -- classes begin Mon., Sept. 8, at Towson University. Register for fall semester courses. Call for a catalog. 410-704-3688

Towson Chapter AARP 1330's 35th anniversary celebration -- Sept. 18, noon, at Towson United Methodist Church, 501 Hampton Lane. Food, music and dancing.

The Bykota Senior Center -- hosts the following events for Senior Center Month at 611 Central Ave. Towson. Free. 410-887-3094 or 410-887-8281.

*Musculoskeletal screenings, Fri. Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.

*Considering Long-Term Care Insurance or Reverse Mortgages program, Tue., Sept. 9, at 7 p.m.

SENIOR TRIPS

Tour Annapolis with the Cockeysville Senior Center -- Sept. 14. Leave from the center, 10535 York Road, at 10:30 a.m., return at 6:30 p.m. Costs $88. Call 410-887-7694.

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