This Week's Events

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

Nov. 22: Holiday Shoppes,Sat.,  9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1710 Dulaney Valley Road. Handmade arts and crafts, all original designs and The Upscale Bakesale. Costs $1 admission. 410-825-6045.

Nov. 22: Ladies Auxiliary of the Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company's vendor bingo, at the fire station, 11210 York Road. Doors open 4 p.m. and bingo begins 7 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door. 410-666-1889 or 410-666-0516.

Nov. 23: Baltimore green forum,  4:30-6:30 p.m. at Maryland Presbyterian Church, 1105 Providence Road, Towson. A monthly environmental education and discussion forum, featuring a briefing on the environmental policies expected to be introduced in Annapolis during the 2009 legislative session. Presented by Jen Brock-Cancellieri of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. www.mpchurch.org/directions.htm.

Nov. 20-23: “A Jew Grows in Brooklyn” — a musical comedy at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. Show about a young boy wanting to be an American, but his parents, Holocaust survivors, don't understand baseball or rock music. Show runs Nov. 20, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $45. Sat., Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Sun., Nov. 23, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets, $50. For tickets and information call 410-356-7469 or go to www.gordoncenter.com.

Nov. 20-23: “A Raisin in the Sun,” — a play by Lorraine Hansberry, will be performed by The Pikesville Players, the drama club of Pikesville High School. Show runs  Nov. 20-23. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the Sunday matinee beginning at 2 p.m. in the PHS auditiorium, 7621 Labyrinth Road. Tickets, $6 in advance, $8 at the door. 410-887-1217.

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