This Week's Events

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

July 9: The Northern Baltimore County Republican Club will hold a 2010 U.S. Senatorial candidate meet and greet with candidate Jim Rutledge, July 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3818 Houcks Road, Monkton. lisafitzhugh@gmal.com.

July 11: Baltimore Regional Toddler Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Montessori School, 10807 Tony Drive, Lutherville. Event will include pony rides, reptile display, balloon sculpture, interactive music programs, gymnastic demonstrations and puppet shows. Parents can learn about goods and services for families with toddlers. www.montessorischool.net or 410-321-8555, ext. 116.

July 12: Barbecue for prospective members at 4 p.m. at Har Sinai, 2905 Walnut Ave. Costs, $7.50 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 13, free for children younger than 5. For reservations, 410-581-0469 or shulkinat@comcast.net.

July 13-18: Hours for the annual carnival, sponsored by the St. Clement Parish and the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company, are from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. each evening at the church lot at 1220 Chesaco Ave., between Pulaski Highway and Philadelphia Road, in Rosedale. Event kicks off July 13 with fireman's parade.

July 14: Slithering Snakes, offered at Ladew Topiary Gardens, where children can learn about the fascinating and sometimes misunderstood animals of the wild. Ladew is at 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. Call for time, 410-557-9570, ext. 226 or spedrick@ladewgardens.com.

July 15: Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company, 40 East Sudbrook Lane, will hold a car seat installation or car seat check from noon to 4 p.m. For appointment, 410-887-7361.

July 17: Orlando Phillips, steel drum concert, at 4 p.m. at Seven Oaks Senior Center, 9210 Seven Courts, Perry Hall. 410-887-5192.

July 20-24: Nature Detectives Camp Habitat Adventures, at Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535, Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, for ages 6-8, with activities such as daily hikes, experiments, stories, puppet shows and craft projects. Cost, $175 members; $200 non-members, $50 due at registration, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 410-557-9570, ext. 226 or spedrick@ladewgardents.com.

July 21: Family Night Bingo, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Church of the Annunciation, 5212 McCormick Ave., in Overlea. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; bingo starts at 7 p.m. Cost, $6. For tickets, 410-686-1845, 410-668-5750 or 410-256-7895.

July 21: Cold Spring Jazz Quartet concert, at 1 p.m. at Parkville Senior Center, 8601 Harford Road, Parkville. 410-887-5338.

July 25: Yoga and Wellness Benefit for Serena Lambert Pediatric Oncology Fund, to help 3-year-old girl with cancer, 2-5 p.m. at Evolvewell Healing Arts Studio, 4800 Roland Ave., Suite 301, in Roland Park. Event include yoga and meditation classes for children and adults, chair massage, acupuncture demos, silent auction, refreshments.

July 28: Harbor City Music Company concert, July 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Overlea Senior Center, 4314 Fullerton Ave, Overlea. 410-887-5220.

Aug. 1: Drummer Carmine Appice and guitarist Michael Batio holding a free clinic, 2 to 6 p.m. BeatStreet Music, 83 Mellor Ave., Catonsvile. 410-744-8101 or http://beatstreetmusic.com.

Aug. 8: Flea market, to benefit the Butler Volunteer Fire Company, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 15019 Falls Road, in Butler. Vendor spaces available for $15, table rental for $5. Vendors should register by Aug. 3, or pay extra $5. 443-392-4483.

Aug. 24: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish-School's 9th annual Golf Tournament at Mt. Pleasant Golf Course. Cost, $90 per player. Proceeds beneift school's emergency tuition assistance fund. Deadline for entry is July 27. 410-377-4864, 410-662-4414 or 410-889-4618.

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