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Port Discovery Children’s Museum will host The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition from Jan. 26 to Sept. 15 in celebration of the film’s 70th anniversary milestone. The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition can only be found Port Discovery Children’s Museum, located at 35 Market Place in Baltimore. Entrance to the exhibit is included in each regular admission to the museum. Cost: $13.95 for ages 2 and up. Museum members and children under 2 are free. For more information, visit portdiscovery.org or call 410-727-8120.

The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, located at 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., will host a seminar “Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy” from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 9. This workshop will explore six skills parents can use to become more effective advocates for their child with a disabilities. Visit jewishabilities.org for more information.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Music Box Series: Life in the Water will take place at 11:30 a.m. June 15 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, located at 1212 Cathedral Street in Baltimore.
The Music Box Series is a new concert series for the very young, aimed at babies 6 months to three years, and their families. Concerts will be highly interactive and engaging, creating a musical and movement experience and encouraging musical, motor and language development. Each concert will be thirty minutes long featuring Maria Broom, presenter, and a small ensemble of BSO musicians. Cost: $9. Contact 410-783-8000 or visit bsomusic.org

The 36th annual Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar returns each Sunday from April 7 through Dec. 22 from 7 a.m. (approximately noon).  Sundays at the market offer a unique shopping experience for visitors by transforming under the Jones Falls Expressway into a one stop shop for fresh foods and crafts.  This year’s season brings the same great produce, meats, dairy, spices, preserves, fresh baked breads and flowers, in addition to delectable multicultural foods and handcrafted art from local artisans.  The Welcome Center and SNAP and debit card services return for the season as well.  The Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar is located on Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay streets, underneath the Jones Falls Expressway (JFX).  Farmers, food vendors and craftspeople from the region can apply to participate in the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar.  Applications for the 2013 market season are now online at promotionandarts.org; click on the “Events & Festivals” link.  The market takes place rain or shine. For more information on the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, call 1-877-BALTIMORE or visit promotionandarts.org

Columbia Festival of the Arts’  2013 season will kick-off with LakeFest, a free, three-day celebration of the arts, scheduled for June 14-16, along Lake Kittamaqundi’s lakefront in Columbia, MD.
Squonk Opera GO Roadshow will bring its unique and colorful musical experience to Columbia with multiple performances throughout LakeFest 2013. With a variety of musical performances on the main stage all weekend, Son Tropical of The United States Army Field Band will close LakeFest on Sunday evening with a snazzy repertoire of Afro-Cuban and Latin music. Along with musical performances there will be free, fun activities, including street performers, art exhibitions, a sidewalk chalk art competition, kids’ arts and crafts, assorted food offerings, wine tastings by Maryland Wineries, and a micro brew zone. In addition, LakeFest features ArtPark, a juried, invitational show where 60 artisans exhibit and sell their original artwork representing a breadth of media including functional and wearable art.
LakeFest is free to the public and will run from 5 to 11 p.m. June 14, noon to 11 p.m. june 15 and , noon - 7 p.m. June 17.
For more information, please visit columbiafestival.com

Join your neighbors for a day of community giving in the Cheswolde, Cross Country, Fallstaff, Glen and Mt. Washington neighborhoods from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 as part of CHAI Good Neighbor Day. . Families can work together on self-selected projects to help seniors and adults with disabilities prepare their homes for summer. Shifts are available from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from 1 to 4 p.m., or all day.
Participants will check in at the Public Safety Training Facility, located at 3500 W. Northern Parkway in Baltimore. Visit chaibaltimore.org for more information.

Check out fresh vegetables, fruits and other locally grown and made products from 2 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday from May 7 to Oct. 29 as part of the Pikesville Farmer’s Market.  The market will take place a Pomona Square, 1700 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville.For a list of vendors please visit pikesvillechamber.org/farmers_market.php.

The Kenilworth Farmers’ Market is open every Tuesday from May 7 to Nov. 26. It’s from 3:30- 6:30 p.m. at the Shops at Kenilworth, located at 800 Kenilworth Drive in Towson.
Come get a taste of the wide assortment of spring veggies such as leafy greens, spring onions, crunchy asparagus, and tomato plants we have this year. There is also a variety of herb plants and salad mix. This year we will also feature sweet honey, cheese products, an assortment of jams, popcorn, eggs, meats such as beef, chicken and pork, freshly cut flowers, several fruits, and specialty baked sweets! If you are looking for freshly grown, delicious products the Kenilworth Farmers’ Market is the place for you! With something for everyone, this local market is something you do not want to miss out on this season.

Experience, experiment, and explore the science of how we can save Earth’s ecosystems at the Maryland Science Center’s new travelling exhibit, Wildlife Rescue, opening May 11. The exhibit will be on display until Labor Day.
Visitors to the exhibit will be introduced to the rescue efforts of people who dedicate their lives to the health of our planet’s habitats. Wildlife Rescue lets young rescuers experiment with puppets, costumes and the techniques used to teach animals survival skills, which often results in groups of animals or entire species being saved. In the exhibit, interactive activities such as crawling through a turtle culvert, comparing one’s weight to a panda’s and simulating flying with a Whooping Crane and feeding a baby California Condor give visitors a look at the important task of preserving Earth’s wildlife. Wildlife Rescue admission and activities are free with paid admission to the Maryland Science Center. The Maryland Science Center is located at 601 Light Street at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. For information and ticket prices, visit www.marylandsciencecenter.org or call the 24-Hour Information Line at 410-685-5225.

Join PJ Library and its JCC partners and meet new friends for a Havdallah program from 10 to 11 a.m. May 20 at Soft and Cozy Baby, located at 915 W. 36th Street in Baltimore.
The program will include:
- Storytime with CJE librarian, Rebecca Levitan and Jewish educator, Melissa Berman
- Craft Activity
- Snack (Kosher and nut-free)
The event is free for families with children ages 6 months through 5 years. Street parking is available. Register: www.cjebaltimore.org/pjhavdallah. Contact: Lara Nicolson for more information at 410-735-5015.

The Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (CCTA) will host CABARET!, an Evening of Music, Songs and Laughter on May 20, featuring members of The Capitol Steps and with performances by CCTA students and alumni. The event will be held at Toby’s Dinner Theatre-Columbia, located at 5900 Symphony Woods Road in Columbia, beginning at 5:30pm with cocktails, dinner and a silent auction.  The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support CCTA’s Scholarship Fund and Outreach Programs that make quality arts programming accessible to youth in under-resourced communities. Individual tickets to the event are $50 and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.  For additional information contact the CCTA office at 410-381-0700 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Opening May 25, the newest travelling exhibit, Sherlock Holmes and the Clocktower Mystery, will transport visitors back in time to Victorian London to solve this baffling thriller with the help of none other than the pipe-touting, hunting cap-wearing detective himself: the infamous Sherlock Holmes.

To get to the bottom of this “whodunit,” visitors’ deductive reasoning will be tested as they move through the eight “chapters” of the exhibit, aided by written guides complete with a map and space for recording clues and suspects. Visitors will learn the important process of thorough research based on logic as they work with physical evidence riddled throughout the exhibit – eventually leading to a dramatic finale.

Sherlock Holmes and the Clocktower Mystery admission and activities are free with paid admission to the Maryland Science Center. The Maryland Science Center is located at 601 Light Street at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. For information and ticket prices, visit www.marylandsciencecenter.org or call the 24-Hour Information Line at 410-685-5225.

BCPL Youngster Story Time
At the Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Road, 410-887-1451:
Baby Story Time: stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time, for ages 0-23 months with an adult. Registration required, Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 a.m
Preschool Story Time: stories, songs and activities, for ages 2-5 years old with an adult, Tuesday, May 28, 11 a.m.
At the Catonsville Branch, 1100 Frederick Road, 410-887-0951:
Baby Story Time: Thursday, May 30th, 11:00AM
Preschool Story Time: Thursday May 30th, 10:00AM

BCPL Youngster Story Time
Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Road, 410-887-1451:
Baby Story Time: stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time, for ages 0-23 months with an adult. Registration required, Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 a.m
Preschool Story Time: stories, songs and activities, for ages 2-5 years old with an adult, Tuesday, May 28, 11 a.m.
Catonsville Branch, 1100 Frederick Road, 410-887-0951:
Baby Story Time: Thursday, May 30th, 11:00AM
Preschool Story Time: Thursday May 30th, 10:00AM
Cockeysville Branch, 9833 Greenside Drive, 410-887-7750:
Preschool Story Time: Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m
Baby Story Time: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Boulevard, 410-887-0295
Baby Story Time: Friday, May 31, 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time: Friday, May 31, 11 a.m
Bilingual Spanish Story Time: stories and songs presented in both Spanish and English, for ages 2-5 years with an adult, Saturday, June 1, 1 p.m.
Hereford Branch, 16940 York Road, 410-887-1919
Baby Story Time:Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time: Thursday, May 30, 10:30 a.m
Loch Raven Branch, 1046 Taylor Avenue, 410-887-4444
Baby Story Time: Friday, May 31, 11 a.m
Preschool Story Time: Friday, May 31, 9:30 a.m
North Point Branch 1716 Merritt Boulevard, 410-887-7255
Baby Story Time: Wednesday, May 29, 11 a.m
Owings Mills Branch, 10302 Grand Central Avenue, 410-887-2092
Baby Story Time:Thursday, May 30, 9:30 a.m
Preschool Story Time: Thursday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m
Parkville Branch, 9509 Harford Road, 410-887-5353
Baby Story Time: Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 a.m
Preschool Story Time: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 a.m
Perry Hall Branch, 9685 Honeygo Boulevard, 410-887-5195
Baby Story Time: Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m
Preschool Story Time: Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 a.m
Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3, registration required: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Pikesville Branch, 1301 Reisterstown Road, 410-887-1234
Baby Story Time: Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m
Preschool Story Time: Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m.
Randallstown Branch, 8604 Liberty Road, 410-887-0770:
Baby Story Time: Wednesday, May 29, 11 a.m
Preschool Story Time: Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m.
Reisterstown Branch, 21 Cockeys Mill Road, 410-887-1165
Baby Story Time: Thursday, May 30, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time: May 29, 10:30 a.m
Rosedale Branch, 6105 Kenwood Avenue, 410-887-0512
Baby Story Time: Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m
Preschool Story Time: Friday, May 31, 9:30 a.m
Toddler Story Time: Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m.
Sollers Point Branch, 323 Sollers Point Road, 410-288-3123
Baby Story Time: Tuesday, May 28, 11:30 a.m.;
Preschool Story Time: Tuesday, May 28, 10:30 a.m
Towson Branch, 320 York Road, 410-887-6166
Baby Story Time: , Wednesday, May 29, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and Friday, May 31, 9:30 a.m.;
Preschool Story Time: Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m.
White Marsh Branch, 8133 Sandpiper Circle, 410-887-5097
Baby Story Time: Thursday, May 30, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time: Tuesday, May 28, 10:30 a.m.
Woodlawn Branch, 1811 Woodlawn Drive, 410-887-1336
Baby Story Time: May 31, 9:30 a.m
Preschool Story Time: Friday, May 31, 11 a.m.

Israeli cantor and stage performer Dudu Fisher will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 30 at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium, located at 1021 Dulaney Valley Road in Towson. Visit goucher.edu/tickets to admission information. Also, visit facebook.com/jewishtimes for information about how to possibly win tickets to the performance.

Join Irvine Nature Center for a nationwide celebration of parks, monuments and nature centers by hiking Irvine’s trails between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 1. Stop inside the nature center, located at 11201 Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills, for a map and trail suggestions or bring your GPS (members can borrow ours) to find our five hidden geocaches. This program is self-guided. Free Contact 443-738-9220 or visit explorenature.org for more information.

Celebrate Israel’s 65th birthday with the Baltimore Jewish community on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Bring your families and friends as we gather for a day of fun, festivities and entertainment.  The event will take place at the Rosenbloom JCC (3506 Gwynnbrook Drive, 21117) beginning at 12:00 pm and will include activities for all ages, a dynamic speaker, free show in the Gordon Center, vendors and an Israel exhibit all followed by an outdoor Matisyahu concert at 4:00 pm. For more information about the event and how to purchase concert tickets, visit http://www.baltimoreisraelcoalition.org

Come find out about the Independent Jewish Academy Elementary & Middle School’s transdenominational, caring, and diverse Jewish campus (interfaith families welcome), located at 7401 Park Heights Ave. See the campus and learn about its dedicated teachers, strong academics, technology integration methods, and personalized approach.  Pre-K - 8th Grade. For more information, to RSVP, or to find out about additional tour dates call 410-764-1867 ext. 313 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  www.jewishacademybaltimore.org

In celebration of our amazing blue planet, the National Aquarium in Baltimore will be celebrating World Oceans Day all weekend on June 8th and 9th. The public can experience aquatic stilt performances, workshops, and more on Waterfront Plaza. Aquarium guests can enjoy ocean-themed games, crafts, and performances throughout the Aquarium. On Sunday, a mermaid guest will be visiting us for a very special story time.
Indoor activities are free with cost of admission. For tickets, visit http://www.aqua.org.
Outdoor activities are free to the public – rain or shine. The National Aquarium is in the Inner Harbor, at 501 E. Pratt Street, 21202

Celebrate Israeli culture with film, dancing, coffee and chocolate! Fun for all ages!
A screening of short films “Coffee: Between Reality and Imagination”
Dancing from Hora DC Dance troupe
Israeli coffee and chocolates
Seating is limited, and registration is highly recommended.
For more information, please visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library
Date & Time:Saturday, 06/08/2013, 13:00 - 15:00
Place:Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library: 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA.

The Ann Arrundell County Historical Society will host its 23rd annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 8th at the Benson-Hammond House, 7101 Aviation Boulevard in Linthicum. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the rich agricultural history of Anne Arundel County in the production of fine strawberries for market. There will be highlights such as hand churned strawberry ice-cream, freshly made strawberry shortcake, as well as handmade crafts and strawberry preserves. Folk singer Ed McDade will perform. Free admission and parking. Information at (410) 267-6611 or www.aachs.org and Facebook page.

The 41st Annual Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention, presented by Common Ground on the Hill, takes place June 8 from 9 AM - 7 PM at the Carroll County Farm Museum. This venerable Maryland gathering brings together musicians, artists and crafters, and families for a day filled with band and individual competition with cash prizes, picnicking, spontaneous jam sessions known as “shade tree picking” and relaxation outdoors. Competition in bluegrass, old-time and Celtic music, as well as Southern Appalachian clogging, celebrate some of the best in Maryland traditional arts.

Continuing a tradition of motor mayhem, Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Path of Destruction returns to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD for a one day only summer event on Saturday, June 8. Adult ticket prices start at $25, kids at $10. Path of Destruction will kick off with the all-access Party in the Pit from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:00 p.m. Ticketholders can purchase Pit Party passes for $10 from the M&T Bank Stadium box office or TicketMaster

Celebrate Israel turning 65 here in Greater Washington!
Featuring entertainment on two stages, including: Mosh Ben Ari, Mook E, Moshav, The Mama Doni Band, The Macaroons and Orthobox, sponsored by Masa Israel Journey & NEXT DC (the DC Birthright alumni network)
A Family Zone with arts and crafts, games, face painting and an “archeological dig” and visit PJ Library at the Book Nook
An Israeli Beer and Wine Garden
Cooking demonstrations by local chefs, sponsored by the Jewish Food Experience, and a wide variety of delicious Jewish food
For more information, please visit http://www.shalomdc.org/page.aspx?id=262367​
Date & Time: Sunday, 06.09.2013, 12:00 - 17:00
Place: Union Market: 1309 5th St NE. Washington, DC

Jewish Federation of Howard County will celebrate Howard County’s modern family at its annual fundraising gala, “Federation Live!” with speaker Jeffrey Richman, Executive Producer of Modern Family, an ABC comedy. The gala will take place at 6 p.m. June 9 and will be held at Ten Oaks Ballroom, located at 5000 Signal Bell Lane in Clarksville.  This year’s honoree, Jean Friedberg, is a dedicated Jewish community leader. Federation Live! includes a cocktail reception and dinner as well as a luxury raffle.  The raffle grand prize is a trip for four to Los Angeles and includes a VIP visit to the set of Modern Family.  Dietary laws will be observed and Star-K kosher meals are available upon request.

Proceeds from the gala will be used to support funding for counseling services, youth and senior outreach, programs the local Jewish community, as well as Jews in need in Israel and around the world. Ticket packages range from $95 - $500.  Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available.  Companies or individuals interested in participating in the event can learn more or purchase tickets by calling (410) 730-4976 or visiting www.jewishhowardcounty.org

Looking for the perfect way to spend Father’s Day? Bring your dad from 1 to 2 p.m. on June 16 to observe animal feeding time at the Irvine Nature Center, located at 11201 Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills. Find out what the resident animals like to munch on, see some critters enjoy a tasty meal and even share a delicious treat with dad! All ages. Cost: free for members, $10 non-members Contact 443-738-9220 or visit explorenature.org for more information.

The Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts Summer Break Drama Mini-Camp runs from June 17-21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s Parish Day School, located at 9120 Frederick Road in Ellicott City. Spend your week exploring all of the wonderful Broadway shows! Each day will be packed with theatre, games, activities, and arts & crafts. The week concludes with a short Broadway Revue performance for friends and family on the final day of camp – June 21st at 2:30p.m. The camp fee is $245. They will be offering before and after care as well. To register, please go to cctarts.com.

Get ready for the Pikesville 5K Run/Walk, set for July 145. Fun for the whole family. Great course, great breakfast, fabulous door prizes, and entertainment for the kids. Help make this a community event. Come out and support two great causes. Be part of a great tradition by participating in the 2013 Miles That Matter Pikesville 5K Run/Walk supporting the Ulman Cancer Fund and the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce. The race begins at 8 a.m. Registration is $30 in advance; $35 on race day; $20 for ages 65 and over, and Fun Run. Visit pikesvillechamber.org  for more information.

Pioneer Camp, Secret and Spies
For those young scientists age 8-10, the National Electronics Museum, located at 1745 W. Nursery Rd. in Linthicum, is once again offering its summer Pioneer Camp.  This two-day camp will focus on the theme of Secrets and Spies. Campers will have the opportunity to explore the engineering and science behind becoming a secret agent.  Due to the popularity of Pioneer Camp, there are now two opportunities for campers to participate.  The first session is July 18-19, with another session being offered Aug. 15-16.  Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, costs $40 per camper and advanced registration is required. For additional information, or registration information, contact Kirsten Messinger at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 410-765-0230

August 12 – 16, 2013/ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Camp Tzedek is a one-week service camp that gives elementary age children (rising 1st – 5th graders) the opportunity to explore and understand the way they can help make this world a better place. The camp is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 to 16 at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, located at 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Campers will participate in a variety of service learning projects while exploring key Jewish values in a way that is fun and makes sense to children. For more information and to register, visit here.  Sign up fast, space is limited.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
The all-ages, all-abilities event includes a scenic walk route, music and family entertainment, food and beverages, and information on Alzheimer’s Association programs and services, will take place at 9 a.m. Oct. 12 at Oregon Ridge Park, located at 13401 Beaver Dam Road in Cockeysville. Click here if you want to register: