North County News calendar

Submit notices via e-mail: northcountynews@patuxent.com; fax: 410-997-0885; or mail: North County News, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy.; Columbia, MD 21044. Include sponsor or host, date, time, address of event, contact name and phone number. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication.

Benefits

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Festival of Trees -- Nov. 27-28, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium to benefit the Institute. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12 and seniors. Children 4 years old and younger admitted free. www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org or 443-923-7300.

Churches

Bethel Presbyterian Church -- 4135 Norrisville Road. Fresh wreath sale, pancake breakfast and bazaar, Nov. 21, 8 a.m.-noon. Wreath orders 410-343-3277 or 410-329-6078.

Clynmalira United Methodist Church --2920 Stockton Road, Phoenix, sponsors Youth Group for ages 10-18, with lessons, talks, skits, projects, games and snacks, Saturdays, 4:30-6 p.m. 410-472-4107.

Hereford United Methodist Church -- 16931 York Road in Hereford, offers the following. 410-343-0660.

* Thanksgiving Eve service, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.

* Holiday vendor party, Nov. 29, 2-5 p.m.

* Children's Christmas Musical, "Christmas Hangups," Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 13, 8:45 a.m.

Monkton United Methodist Church -- 1930 Monkton Road presents the following. 410-472-9116 or www.monkton umc.com.

* 23rd annual Christmas Cantata on Dec. 4 and 6. First concert is 7:30 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 18217 Falls Road, in Hampstead. Second concert is at 3 p.m. at the Monkton church. Free will offering benefits the Baltimore North Cluster Food Bank. 410-357-4545.

* Music on the Hill concert series with Kris Snyder, Celtic harpist, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Goodwill donation at intermission. Light refreshments.

St. James' Episcopal Church --19200 York Road, Parkton, hosts the following. 410-357-4473 or www.stjamesparkton.org.

* Thanksgiving Eve Holy Eucharist service with choir at 7 p.m.

* Tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. with carols and snacks.

Trinity United Methodist Church -- 101 N. Second St., New Freedom, Pa., hosts a family night Dec. 6, 7 p.m., presented by Jody Manry, a Christian ventriloquist. A pot luck supper will precede the program at 6 p.m. Public is invited. 717- 235-2544

Union United Methodist Church -- 5225 Sweet Air Road, Baldwin, celebrates the following, 410-592-7709.

* Thanksgiving Eve service, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.

* Live Nativity Pageant, Dec. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Outdoor presentation of the Christmas story every 15 minutes.

Civic associations

American Legion Parkton Post 256 -- plans the following events at 19520 York Road. 410-357-5462.

* Friday night buffet, every Friday evening, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost, adults, $10. Children to age 12, $5.

* Bingo every Monday evening 6:45 p.m. Food is available.

* Spaghetti dinner, last Tuesdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m. All you can eat for $7.50.

* Country breakfast (all you can eat) third Sundays, 8-11 a.m. Cost, $8 for adult, $4 children 12 and younger.

Greater Jacksonville Association -- meets third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Jacksonville Elementary School, 3400 Hillendale Heights Road. 410-592-8693 or www.greaterjacksonville.org.

Hereford Zone Business Association Holiday Party -- Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Wheatley Construction, 16928 York Road, Hereford. RSVP to dkrusparkton@aol.com. Free to members, non-members, $10.

Independent Order of Oddfellows -- Bethany Lodge 22, Long Green Pike, Glen Arm, hosts the following. 410-472-9878 or geordiem@bcpl.net.

* All-you-can-eat spaghetti suppers, second Saturdays, 5-7:30 p.m., $7.

* All-you-can-eat Sunday brunches, last Sundays, 9 a.m.-noon., $7.

Long Green Valley Lions Club -- meets third Mondays, 7 p.m., Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, 3701 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix. 410-592-5234 or www.lgvlions3bean.net.

Sparks Glencoe Community Planning Council Monthly Meeting -- at Broadmead, York Road, Cockeysville, Dec. 9, 7 pm. The public is welcome.

Community

Club 7.7 Teen Club -- 4618 Black Rock Road, offers Friday Teen Nights, third Fridays for grades 5-8, Nov. 20, 7-9:30 p.m. in the Gym of Grace UMC, lock-in starting at 9:30 p.m., Saturday morning will be breakfast and a football game. $3 cover donation, snacks free. www.teenclub77.com or 410-374-5308.

Christmas Open House -- Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Dec. 11-13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Admission, Members free, adults $10, seniors and students $8, children 12 and under, $2. 410-557-9570 or www.ladewgardens.com.

Montessori Manor School Open House -- 3526 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix., Dec. 11, 9-11:30 a.m. 410-683-1771 or go to www.montessorimanor.com.

Fire and Rescue

Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company -- 2134 Harkins Road, Pylesville, hosts Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 6, 7-11 a.m., Cost $7; children under 5, free. Benefits the NVFC. 443-807-0316.

Butler Volunteer Fire Company -- 15019 Falls Road, offers the following.

* Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 20, 8 a.m. to noon. Event includes breakfast, cookie decorating, fire engine tour, photos with Santa or $2. Cost, $5 per person or one free admission and one free photo with Santa if you bring one new unwrapped toy. Children younger than 3 free.

* Santa arrives, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Santa will ride through the community with Butler volunteers.

Libraries/Books

Hereford Library --16940 York Road, Monkton, offers the following. 410-887-1919.

* Baby Boosters Story Time, birth through 23 months, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

* Preschool Story Time, 2-5 years old with adult, Wednesday and Thursdays,10:30 a.m.

* Pajama Story Time, 2-5 years old with adult. Wear pajamas and bring your bedtime pals for stories and songs. Nov. 24, 7 p.m.

* Traditional Toy Making, school age. Join local master toymaker Michael Brown as he uses storytelling skills to demonstrate traditional American wooden toys. Make simple toys such as cars, tops and whimmy-diddles. Nov. 28, 2 p.m.

* Hereford Library Book Group, adult. Book discussion of Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. Dec. 2, 1 p.m.

* Fairy Fun with author Bobbie Hinman, all ages. Wear a fairy costume or mismatched socks for singing fun and crafts. Book sales and signings available. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.

* Signing Sweeties with Kathy MacMillan, birth-23 months with adult. Strengthen your bond with your baby through sign language activities and play, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.

* Icicle Ball, all ages. Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation. Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.

* Coffee Conversations, for adults. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books. Dec. 14, 11 a.m.

* Holiday Story Time, 2-5 years old with adult. Cut and tell, flannel board activities, stories and songs. Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.

Organizations

Maryland Young Farmers -- sponsored by the Maryland Farm Bureau, meets second Saturdays, 7 p.m. at a Parkton farm. 443-992-2424.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) -- monthly meetings, second Tuesdays, Fork Christian Church, 7-9 p.m. 410-592-2292 or mops@forkchristian.org.

Diddywopps & Keeffers Fine Arts and Crafts --1901 Monton Road, Monkton, hosts the following. 410-472-0470.

* In Our Midst, oil paintings by Anne Walker, photographs by Nancy Lease, through Nov. 30.

* Is it Still Life? Featuring new work by by Derek McGowan. Opening reception, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. Exibit runs from Dec. 3-Jan. 11.

Politics

The Reagan Republican Club -- meets third Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Trinity Church Day School, 12400 Manor Road, Long Green. 410-771-1480 or www.reaganrepublicanclub.com.

The Northern Baltimore County Republican & Civic Organization -- will meet Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m, Parkton American Legion, 19520 York Road in Parkton. 410-357-5555.

Scouting

Boy Scout Troop 523 -- meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, Middletown Road, Freeland. 410-329-6633 or troop523@comcast.net.

Sparks-Glencoe Boy Scout Troop 485 -- sponsors Holiday Breakfast with Santa Dec. 5, 7-11 a.m., Camp Puh'tok Lodge, 17433 Big Falls Road, Monkton. Tickets, $9 at the door, or $8 in advance, Children under 5, free. Tickets are on sale at Wegmans in Hunt Valley, or 410-472-2748.

Schools

Montessori Manor School Open House -- 3526 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix, Dec. 11, 9-11:30 a.m. 410-683-1771 or www.montessorimanor.com.

Seniors

Jacksonville Senior Center -- 3101 Paper Mill Road, Phoenix, presents the following. 410-887-1841 or jacksonvillesc@baltimorecountymd.gov.

* Art Studio Class, pencil draw, oil paint, watercolors. Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.

* Ceramics Class, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.

* Internet, Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m. on semester basis. Call for dates.

* Yoga Class, Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Call for dates. Fee.

* Fitness Video, Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m.

* Vision Screening, Dec. 2, 10 a.m-2 p.m.

* St. James Academy visits for holiday activities with seniors, Dec, 7, 11:30 a.m.

* Pianist plays holiday music, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.

* Musica Antiqua plays Christmas in the Parlor, Dec. 16, noon.

Mount Carmel Senior Center -- 17038 Prettyboy Dam Road, Parkton, hosts the following. 410-887-1923 or mtcarmelsc@co.ba.md.us.

* Greeting Card Design, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Cost $1.

* Quilting/Sewing, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.

* Cremation Process from Evans Funerals, Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m.

* Jewelry Workshop, Nov. 24, 1 p.m.

* Vision Screening, Dec.1, 10 a.m.-noon.

* Pianist plays Holiday Music, Dec. 1, 12:30 p.m.

* Cake Decorating and Taste Samples, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.

* YOGA Demonstration, Dec. 8, 1:30 p.m.

Owings Mills Times calendar

Submit notices via e-mail: owingsmillstimes@patuxent.com; fax: 410-997-0885; or mail: Owings Mills Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication.

Arts and Entertainment

Stevenson University -- 1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, presents the following. 443-334-2163.

* Virtual Poems, by Mary Walker, in the St. Paul's Companies Pavilion, through Dec. 19, free.

* In Search Of, by Katherine Kavanaugh, in the art gallery, through Nov. 21, free.

* Sculptures by David Page exhibit, Nov. 30 through Jan. 29. A reception will take place on Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m., and an art talk and closing party will be held on Jan. 29, 5 p.m.

* Present Laughter, Nov. 12-14, and 18-21, 8 p.m., and Nov. 15, 2 p.m. in the Inscape Theatre. General admission $10, students and seniors $6, and students, $5.

* Creative Sounds of the Season, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Inscape Theatre. Holiday music celebration by Stevenson's choir and musical ensembles under the direction of Jared Denhard and Robert Suggs.

Gordon Center For Performing Arts -- 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, presents the following. 410-356-7469 or e-mail info@gordoncenter.com.

* "The Jungle Book," Nov. 22, 3 p.m. Tickets, $7 children 10 and under, $10 adults, $12 adults show day and at the door. Appropriate for ages 5-10 years. www.windwoodtheatricals.com.

* Oil Paintings of Jonathan West through Dec. 20, at The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Gallery.

* Willy Porter/Luke Doucet, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets, $18, show day, $21. www.flemingartists.com.

Sculpture by Rachel Rotenberg -- on display at McDonogh School's Tuttle Gallery, Owings Mills, Nov. 11-Dec. 18. Gallery reception, Nov. 19, 4-6 p.m. 410-998-3511.

Benefits

Champagne, Casino and Chocolate Night -- hosted by The Harbour School, Nov. 14, 7-11 p.m., 11251 Dolfield Blvd., Owings Mills. Cost, $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of SMART boards for each classroom. RSVP, 443-394-3760.

"Italia: Life in 'I' Style" event -- to benefit The Children's Guild, J.S. Edwards, Festival at Woodholme, 1809 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring an exhibition of exotic Italian automobiles, Italian food and desserts, an Italian wine tasting, and a 50-50 raffle benefiting The Guild. Free admission. 410-653-2266.

Jewish Community Services Toy Drive -- Drop-off to Jewish Community Center, 5750 Park Heights Ave., Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations of gift certificates and new, unwrapped toys and school supplies. A volunteer-run project of Jewish Community Services. 410-466-9200.

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Festival of Trees -- Nov. 27-28, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium to benefit the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12 and seniors. Children 4 years old and younger, free. www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org or 443-923-7300.

Jack and Jill of America Annual Holiday Celebration -- Turf Valley Resort, Dec. 13, 3-7 p.m., includes dinner, a program, and dancing to benefit local charities as well as the Jack and Jill Foundation. www.jackandjillfoundation.org. Tickets, $40 adult, $28, child. robynjmarks@aol.com or 410-654-2492.

Clubs

Beth El Young Members -- young adult social group of Beth El Congregation's Torah at the Tavern meets the first Wednesday each month, 6:30 p.m. 410-484-0411 or micah@bethelbalto.com.

Kiwanis Club of Reisterstown -- general meetings first and third Tuesday, Reisterstown United Methodist Church, 246 Main St. New members welcome. 410-356-5707.

Community

Walk-in Legal Clinic -- get legal information, advice and referrals for Jews with limited income, offered by Jewish Legal Services, second Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Jewish Community Services, 5750 Park Heights Ave. 410-843-7305 or www.jcsbaltimore.org.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Sisterhood -- 15th Annual Holiday Boutique and Silent Auction, 7401 Park Heights Ave., Nov. 15 and 16. 410-764-1587, ext. 270.

Jewish Recovery Houses -- 3723 Old Court Road, Suite 206, Pikesville, hosts Shabbat Dinners, third Fridays. Next Shabbat dinner, Nov. 20. www.jewishrecoveryhouses.org or 410-585-1223.

The Sisterhood of Adat Chaim Synagogue Holiday Bazaar -- 115 Cockeys Mill Road, Reisterstown, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 20 vendors, from jewelry, baskets, Tupperware and games. 410 833-0570.

"Motivational Interviewing: A Key to Behavior Change,"-- an addictions conference for professionals, Dec.10, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Community Center, 5700 Park Heights Ave. For registration and fees, 410-843-7363.

Café Music Night at the JCC -- featuring Sean Lane, Café Teva at Rosenbloom, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills Nov. 14, 8-11 p.m. $5 cover charge. 410-356-5200, ext. 324, or eberman@jcc.org

Free Varicose Veins Screening -- Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m., Johns Hopkins Cosmetic Center, Green Spring Station, Pavilion I, Suite 350. To register, 410-550-8346 or www.hopkinsbayview.org/veincenter.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation -- 7401 Park Heights Ave. www.bhcong.org. 410-764-1587 offers the following.

* Celebrate Chanukah with Safam, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: General admission, $20, Children 12 and under, $10, Concert with VIP seating and reception, $50. 443-524-0284 or www.bhcong.org/safam.

* Pam Moss Exhibit, cast paper sculpter, Hoffberger Gallery, through Nov. 30. www.bhcong.org/hoffberger/.

* CASA of Baltimore Information Session, Nov. 17, 6:30-8 p.m. Volunteer to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children and have a positive impact on the future of Baltimore City. 410-244-1465, or pkolman@casabalt.org.

College Financial Aid Seminar -- New Town High School Media Center, Nov.19, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 4931 New Town Blvd., Owings Mills. 410-887-1614.

Education

The Alumni Association of Franklin High School -- annual meeting, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. in the Library at Franklin High School. 410-833-1703 or mike43@comcast.net.

Showing of "Darius Goes West: The Roll of his Life" -- a documentary based on the life of 15-year-old Darius Weems who was born with DMD, a common fatal genetic disorder, Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m., at Offit Auditorium, Beth El Congregation, 8101 Park Heights Ave. Tickets, $5.

Owings Mills High School Sports Booster Bull Roast -- a fundraiser for the school's athletic department, student athletes and coaches, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. at Hannah More School. Purchase tickets, $35, at http://omsportsboosters.org.

Libraries/Books

Lilith Book Club -- Jewish book club at Beth El for women in their 20s, 30s and 40s, meets third Mondays, 7:30 p.m. in the Kolker Room. 410-484-0411 or lindsay.kleiman@gmail.com.

Outdoor Activities

Soldiers Delight -- 5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills, offers the following. Meet at Visitor Center. Sign up in advance. 410-461-5005.

* Star-Gazing, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12, 8-10 p.m. Join the Westminster Astronomy Club as they travel to a galaxy far, far away and a long time ago. Rain or shine. 410-549-3026.

* Feathers in Focus, Nov. 15, 8-10 a.m. Join the Scales and Tales animals for an up-close raptor photo shoot. This is for all levels of photographers. Ages 16 and up. Cost, $20.

* Birds of a Feather, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about birds by doing hands-on activities including games or crafts, and meet some of our Scales & Tales animals. For ages 6-12. Cost, $5.

Irvine Nature Center -- 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, hosts the following. 443-738-9230.

* Project WET, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All-day teacher workshop emphasizes hands-on activities that encourage student problem-solving and decision-making skills relating to the water and aquatic ecosystem. For adults. Materials fee, $10.

* Family Nature Hike, Nov. 14, noon-12:45 p.m. Join one of our naturalists for a walk to see what is happening out on the trails. No fee for members, $2 non-members. Ages 4 and up.

* Meet the Critter, Nov. 15, 2-2:30 p.m. Meet one of Irvine's resident animals up close and personal. No fee.

* Maryland Native Plant Society -Greater Baltimore Chapter Meeting, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Topic: Tree Anatomy Basics by Richard Murray. www.mdflora.org., free.

* Volunteer Naturalist Outreach Training Course, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn to lead nature outreach programs for local schools and the community. 443-738-9232. Fee, $10 refundable deposit.

* Meet the Critter, Nov. 21, 10-10:30 a.m. Meet a resident animal up close and personal. No fee.

* Pumpkin Spice Candles, Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m. All materials included, as well as warm cider and snacks. Pre-registration required. Fee, $8 members, $10 non-members. For adults.

* Box Turtle Art, Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m. Printmaking to create a turtle work of art. Stories and snacks also provided. Fee, $10 members, $18 non-members. Ages 4-8.

* Storytime, Nov. 22, 10-10:45 a.m. Reading some of our favorite nature stories. No fee. All ages.

* Native American Art Workshop, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Create jewelry, a painting and a dream catcher. All supplies and pizza lunch included. Fee, $25 members, $40 non-members. Ages 4-6.

* Natural, Wholesome Holiday Gifts, Dec. 6, 1-2:30 p.m. Make gifts and ornaments with natural materials and recycled products. All craft supplies included. Fee, $6 member, $10 non-members. Registration deadline, Dec. 4. Ages 5 and up.

Religion

Covenant of Grace Presbyterian Church -- 820 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, offers free English language classes through May 17, 7-9 p.m. 410-833-2160.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation -- 7401 Park Heights Ave. 410-764-1587, ext.270 hosts its Annual Holiday Boutique and Silent Auction, Dozens of vendors with upscale merchandise, Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Temple Emanuel -- 909 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown, presents Walt Disney's "Earth," Sunday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., free. 410-526-3676 or www.templeemanuelofbaltimore.org.

Seniors

Pikesville Senior Center --1301 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, offers the following. 410-887-1245 or www.baltimorecountymd.gov.

* "Moving to the Future: Exercise and Physical Activity," speakers from Towson University's Department of Health Services in partnership with the Department of Aging, Nov. 20, 12:45 p.m.

Reisterstown Senior Center -- 12035 Reisterstown Road, offers the following. 410-887-1143

* "Moving to the Future: Exercise and Physical Activity," speakers from Towson University's Department of Health Services in partnership with the Department of Aging, Nov. 12, 1 p.m.

The Edward A. Myerberg Center -- 3101 Fallstaff Road offers the following. 410-358-6856 or www.myerbergseniorcenter.org.

* Meanings in Modern Art, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-11:15 p.m. Fee, $70 member, $82 non-member.

* All That Jazz, Nov. 17 and 24, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. $35 member, $47 non-member.

* T'ai Chi for Seniors improves balance, increases vitality, Fridays through Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m.

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