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Arts and Entertainment

"Where Music Meets History" -- Musica Antiqua will perform music played by the women of the Washington, Jefferson and Ridgely families from the music collections of Mount Vernon, Monticello and Hampton Mansion, Sun., March 14, 1 p.m. Hampton National Historic Site, 535 Hampton Lane, Towson, free. Call 410-529-0791.

Towson University -- presents the following. Call 410-704-2807 or go to www.towson.edu.

* Pro Musica Rara: "Intimate Bach," Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Sun., March 21, 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 general; $10 students.

Towson Arts Collective -- 406 York Road, lower level, hosts "4x4 Photography" exhibition through April 9. Gallery hours, Thursdays noon-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 1-5 p.m. E-mail kmansperger@hotmail.com or call 410-977-7506.

Benefits

Quarter Auction -- to benefit Catholic High School Class of 2010 After Prom Party Committee, Confetti's, 802 Glen Eagles Court, Towson, Wed., March 10, Doors open at 6 p.m., bidding starts at 7 p.m. Admission $3 for one paddle; each extra paddle, $2. Mention Catholic High at the door. Call 410-687-4831.

"Night of Hope" -- hosted by Oregon Grille to support Relay For Life of North Baltimore County, Wed., March 17, 5 p.m. to close. Ten percent of each dining room check will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Call 410-771-0505 or 410-933-5138, e-mail Jennifer.Burke@cancer.org, or go to www.relayforlife.org/northbaltimorecounty.

Boutique Warehouse Sale -- Wise Penny, 5902 York Road, Sat., March 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., March 21, noon-5 p.m. Retailers will donate 50 percent or more of profits to Junior League of Baltimore. Call 410-435-5521 or e-mail sterranova@jbalt.org.

Empty Bowls Souper Supper -- to benefit the programs of St. Vincent de Paul, Sat, March 20, 3-7 p.m., College of Notre Dame. Taste soups and take home a handcrafted ceramic bowl and help fight hunger and homelessness. $15. Go to www.vincentbaltimore.org.

Spring Fair and Flea Market -- to benefit Village Co-Op for Tots, Loch Raven Optimist Club, 8719 Green Pastures Drive, Sat. March 20, 10-2 p.m., featuring moon bounce, games, food and flea market. Flea market spaces, $10. Call 410-663-857 or go to www.glrrc.com.

Bull and Oyster Roast -- sponsored by the Towson area Fourth of July Parade committee, Sun., March 21, 2-6 p.m., Towson American Legion Hall, Post 22, 125 York Road. Music, wheels, door prizes, silent auction. Tickets $40. Call Judy at 410 296-1843 or Maryann at 410 931-1749 or e-mail malbaugh@comcast.net.

Spa Day Event -- Confetti's Event Center, 802 Glen Eagles Court, Towson, Sun., March 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sample food, get pampered and aid the Cancer Support Foundation. Tickets $20. Call 410-964-9563 or go to www.cancersupportfoundation.org/page16/page16.html.

St. Elizabeth School Bull and Oyster Roast -- Tall Cedars Hall, 2501 Putty Hill Ave., Parkville, Sat., March 13, 6-11 p.m. Music, dancing, silent auction, gaming wheels, raffles, theme baskets, and door prizes. Tickets: $40. Call 410-889-5054, ext. 1102 or go to www.stelizabeth-school.org.

Churches

Ashland Presbyterian Church --116 Ashland Road, Cockeysville, presents the Nonesuch Mandolin and Guitar Trio, March 14, for contemporary service at 9 a.m. and traditional worship at 11 a.m. 410-527-1844.

Havenwood Presbyterian Church --100 E. Ridgely Road, Timonium, hosts a presentation by Carrie Engel, of Valley View Farms, on "Herbs and Plants of the Bible," Sat., March 13, 2-4 p.m. Herbs and plants available for purchase. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Call 410-252-3073.

Hiss United Methodist Church -- 8700 Harford Road, Parkville, 410-668-5665, hosts the following.

* Lenten Bible Study, led by Associate Pastor George Weitzel, Wednesdays through March 31, 7 p.m., the study of John Ortberg's "God is Closer Than You Think. Call to register, 410-668-5665.

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church -- 7001 Harford Road, Towson offers classes for family members of individuals with mental illness, Thursdays, March 18-June 3, 7-9:30 p.m. Space limited. 410-435-2600.

Towson United Methodist Church -- 501 Hampton Lane, hosts the following. Call 410-823-6511.

* Senior educational forum, Fri., March 12, 9:45 a.m.-noon., with speakers, displays and giveaways. Call 410-484-6866.

* The Chorale from Duke University, Fri., March 12, 7:30 p.m., free.

Towson Presbyterian Church -- 400 W. Chesapeake Ave., Towson. 410-823-6500, hosts the following.

* Screening of "FOOD Inc.: How Industrial Food is Making Us Sicker, Fatter and Poorer, and What You Can Do About It," Fri. March 19, 7 p.m., free.

* Music and Meditation, March 17, 12:10-12:45 p.m. Optional lunch fellowship follows. Bring lunch or call to reserve, $7 in advance. www.towsonpres.org.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church -- 1609 Kurtz Ave., Lutherville presents "The Power of Story: An Evening on Biblical Storytelling," with Dr. Thomas Long, March 14, 6-8 p.m. E-mail cinranker@comcast.net, revkar@comcast.net or go to www.WordofGod-WordofLife.org.

Woodbrook Baptist Church -- 25 Stevenson Lane, presents Frederick Chorale, Sun., March 14, 3:30 p.m., performing Brahms' "Requiem." Free. E-mail blcbernina1@verizon.net or call 301-371-7831.

Clubs

Swing Dance Club Dance -- St. Patrick's Day Dance, Fri., March 12, 9 p.m.-midnight, with The Totally Confused Band, 125 York Road. Lesson and light refreshments $12. Call 410-583-7337 or go to fridaynightswing.com.

Community

Baltimore Area Handbell Festival -- sponsored by the Tiffany Series, Brown Memorial Park Avenue Church, 1316 Park Ave., Bolton Hill, March 14, 4 p.m. Five handbell choirs will perform. Tickets $15 adults and $5 students. Children under 12, free.

Flea Market -- St. Michael the Archangel School, 10 Willow Ave., Overlea, Sat. March 20, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the school gym. Light refreshments and raffle tickets for a 42-inch flat-screen TV will be sold. Space with table, $20; space without table, $15. Call Cherry 443-226-0278 or Corinna 410-665-1054, ext. 125.

Project Wet-- a free water education workshop, presented by Maryland Department of Natural Resources staff, Mon., March 15 and Wed. March 24, 4:15-7:45 p.m. For educators, Scout leaders, homeschool parents, community members interested in water awareness, hosted by Dundalk Renaissance Corp. Registration is required. RSVP marisa@dundalkusa.org, call 410-282-0261 or go to www.dundalkusa.org.

Lutherville Community Association Spring and Easter Party -- St. Pauls' Spangler Hall, 1609 Kurtz St., Sat., March 27, 1:30-3 p.m. Drop off one dozen filled Easter eggs per child between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Members free, others $3 per child. Call 443-275-2003.

Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt -- Sun. March 28, 1-4 p.m., Fr. O'Neill Council Hall, 616 W. Seminary Ave., Lutherville. Free. RSVP to Dan at dan@eastcoastsportswear.com.

Health and Support

Gilchrist Hospice Care -- 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, offers the following. Free, but registration is required. Call 443-849-8251.

* Thursdays through March 11, 6-7:30 p.m., Young Widowed Persons/Life Partner Grief Support Group.

* Tuesdays through March 16, 6-7:30 p.m., Grief Support Group "Using Writing as a Healing Tool," a workshop to explore grief through writing.

* Thu., March 18, 6-7:30 p.m., Understanding Grief Workshop.

Ayurvedic Workshop -- with Diane Finlayson, integrative yoga therapy, Susquehanna Yoga & Meditation Center, 12-A W. Aylesbury Road, Timonium, Sat., March 13, 2-4 p.m., $40. Register online at www.syoga.com or call 410-308-9950.

Libraries and Books

Towson Library -- 320 York Road, will host the following. Call 410-887-6166:

* Fri., March 12, 10:30 a.m., "Story Time," activities for ages 2-5 with adult.

* Thu., March 11, 10:30 a.m., "Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots," yoga postures while standing, sitting up, walking or jumping, for 11-24 months with adult. Registration required.

* Sat., March 13, 9:15 a.m., "Intro to the Internet," demonstration and talk for age 13 and up. Registration required.

* Sat., March 13, 10:30 a.m., "Fear: Friend or Foe?," live animal visit presented by Maryland Zoo's ZOOmobile, for all ages.

* Tue., March 16, 10:30 a.m., "Baby Boosters," stories, music, movement and rhymes for ages 0-23 months with an adult, registration required.

* Tue., March 16, 6 p.m., "Income Tax Help" by Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, and The Savvy Investor Radio Hour on 680 WCBM.

* Wed., March 17, 7 p.m., "ESOL Café." Improve English language skills while talking with other English learners.

Jan Brett -- Fri., March 12, 5-7 p.m., children's book author and illustrator, will present a talk, drawing demonstration and book signing at Wegmans Market, 122 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley. Tickets free and must be picked up in advance. 410-773-3900.

Seniors

"Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health" -- sponsored by the Maryland Department of Aging for those suffering with a chronic disease, Good Samaritan Hospital, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Wednesdays, March 10-April 14, free. To register, call 410-887-2594.

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