This Week's Events

A sampling of seminars, fundraisers and concerts in Baltimore County.

Nov. 21: Harvest Day, Soup for the Soul, where visitors take home handmade bowl, 4 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 909 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown. Event includes version of “Are You Smarter than a Fifth-grader” and African drum corps. Proceeds to to Center for Renewing Family Life. Tickets, $20. 410-526-3676.

Nov. 21: Thanksgiving Dance and Baton Camp, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Performance Sports and Dance Center, 1809 Fashion Way, Joppa. To register or for more information, 410-937-2426 or www.performancesportsanddance.com.

Nov. 21: 24th annual Friends School Holly Fest will be held Sat., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the school, 5114 N. Charles St. Crafters, Food, Silent Auction, Holiday greens, craft booth for kids, gourmet prepared food to go. Admission $5 for adults; free under 18.

Nov. 21 and 22: Shotgun and rifle owners may have their gun sights checked by the Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association at 3400 Northwind Road, Baltimore. On Nov. 7, the sight clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Nov. 15, noon to 3 p.m.; Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Nov. 22, noon to 3 p.m. 410-592-9276.

Nov. 22: Compact Day Dinner of Society of Mayflower Descendants in Maryland, 12:15 p.m. at L’Hirondelle Club, in Ruxton. Speaker is General Society’s Assistant Governor Judith Swan to discuss Women of the Mayflower. www.marylandmayflower.org.

Nov. 22: The Candlelighters perform, 6 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8808 Harford Road, Parkville. 410-299-0839.

Nov. 23: Annual Circle of LIght, Circle of Love tree lighting ceremony, 5:45 p.m. at Franklin Square Hospital Center's main entrance. Refreshments served in Kotzen Auditorium, 4:30 p.m., program with Michael Pipkin, chairman of Emergency Services, at 5 p.m. Donations accepted. 443-777-7240 or www.franklinsquare.org/circleoflight.

Nov. 23: Perry Hall Community Plan meeting, 7 p.m. at the Perry Hall Library, 9685 Honeygo Blvd. www.perryhallmaryland.org/phplan.

Nov. 24: Jay Bernstein, host of the radio program “Shalom USA” will address the Menorah Lodge of B’nai B’rith on “Current Issues in Jewish Life,” 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Jewish Community Center on Park Heights Avenue. Dinner will be at 6:15 p.m. 410-653-2165.

Dec. 4: Maryland State Boychoir, 7:30 p.m. at Perry Hall United Methodist Church, 9515 Belair Road. Tickets, $12. 410-256-6479.

Dec. 5: Trinity Episcopal Church, 12400 Manor Road, Glen Arm, will hold a Candy Cane Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call to reserve a photo with Santa. 410-592-6224.

Dec. 6: St. Peters Lutheran Church, 4300 Church Road, Hampstead, presents outdoor live nativity performed by the youth, 6-8 p.m. 410-239-0302 or www.stpetersbc.org.

Dec. 6: Drop-off day for new toys, school supplies and gift certificates for Jewish Community Services Toy Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Jewish Community Services, 5750 Park Heights Ave. To arrange a drop-off time other than Dec. 6, call 410-466-9200 or 410-843-7351.

Dec. 6: Children’s Chorus of Maryland Holiday Concert, 3 p.m., at Gordon Center For Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. Tickets, $12-$18, available online at www.ccmsings.org or by calling 410-494-1480. For information, 410-356-7469 or info@gordoncenter.com.

Dec. 6: Holiday Craft Workshop, learn to make holiday crafts, such as bookmarks, greeting cards and tree ornaments, from nature’s gifts, 2-4 p.m., for ages 6 and up, at Soldiers Delight, 5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills. Meet at Visitor Center. Sign up in advance. 410-461-5005. Cost, $2.
Dec. 8: Free Maryland Medicare prescription assistance workshop, 2 p.m. Harford Center for Senior Citizens, 4920 Harford Road. RSVP, 1-800-215-8038 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Dec. 8: Networking Your Way to a Great New Job, a workshop with author Dave Sherman, 2  to 3:30 p.m. at Jewish Community Center, 5700 Park Heights Ave. Event is free, but reserve seat at 410-843-7515.

Dec. 12: Breakfast with Santa, 7 to 11 a.m., Norrisville United Methodsit Church, 2811 W. Church Lane, White Hall. Adults, $7, Children 4-10, $3. Donation for photo with Santa. 410-692-0604.

Dec. 12: Waugh United Methodist Church, 11543 Long Green Pike, Glen Arm, is hosting its Christmas Bazaar, 10-2 p.m., includes cake table, craft table, crab cakes, pit beef, pit ham, potato salad, other sides. 410-598-0604.

Dec. 12 and 13: "The Nutcracker," presented by the Baltimore County Youth Ballet, 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 3 p.m. on Dec. 13, at Gordon Center for the Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. All tickets, $15. Call 410-887-1238.

Dec. 13: Living Nativity, 5:15, 6 and 6:45 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 13300 Manor Road, Glen Arm. Event includes children's crafts from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 410-592-8018 or www.stjohnslcms.org.

Dec. 20: Butler Volunteer Fire Company, 15019 Falls Road, Butler, hosts Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m.-noon. Cost, $5, children younger than 3 admitted free. Event includes cookie decorating, fire engine tour and photos with Santa. Bring at least one new unwrapped toy for U.S. Marine’s Toys For Tots drive, and get one free admission and a photo with Santa.

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