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Exhibition that explores European art and the little known presence of Africans and their descendants in Renaissance society. Featuring the period from the late 1400s to early 1600s, it includes 73 works. From now through Jan. 21. For more info. contact 410 547 9000 or visit, walters.org

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 Laurel Museum, located at at 817 Main St. in Laurel, will host Stationed in Laurel: Our Civil War Story Exhibit from Feb. 3 to Dec. 22. The exhibit examines how the Civil War impacted the town. The Laurel Museum is open Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Visits by school groups and tours over 10 people can be scheduled other days by appointment.  The Laurel Historical Society John Brennan Research Library is open Mondays by appointment. For more information visit laurelhistoricalsociety.org, or contact the Laurel Museum at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 301-725-7975.

IHOP will host its National Pancake Day free pancake giveaway from & 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. Free pancakes will be served at IHOP restaurants nationwide.  In exchange for pancakes, guests are invited to make an optional contribution to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities. To learn more about the event, find a local IHOP or donate online, visit ihoppancakeday.com.

Wander out in the meadow around sunset and listen for spring peepers, woodcocks, barred owls and more. Ages 6 and up. The event is scheduled for 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 1. Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills. Free for members $10 non-members. For more info. call 443 738 9224.

Lord of the Dance is an Irish dance show that has seen generations of audiences from 68 countries, a total of 60 million people. It is a tale of good versus evil, mystical Irish folklore and romance. See it at 8 p.m., March 5 at Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric 140 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore. Call 410 547 SEAT. Tickets start at $48 and are available online at ticketmaster.com

The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland (NKF-MD) will hold the following free kidney health screenings:
March 7 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.): Comptroller of MD Building, 1st Assembly Room, 80 Calvert St., Annapolis, Md. 21401
April 11 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.): DHMH Employee Wellness Fair , DHMH O’Conor Building, Lobby , 201 W. Preston St., Baltimore, Md. 21201
April 24 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.): Catonsville Senior Center, 501 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, Md., 21228
April 27 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 2201 Garrison Blvd., Baltimore, Md., 21216
May 17 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.): Howard County Public Schools Employee Health & Wellness Expo, Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, Md. 21044
June 1 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.): Howard County Men’s Health Fair, Howard High School, 870 Old Annapolis Road, Ellicott City, Md. 21045
Oct. 26 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.): Mayor’s Latino Health Fair, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Hall, 600 S. Conkling St., Baltimore, Md. 21224
Nov. 13 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.): Northwest Baltimore Wabash Community Health Fair, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 3515 Dolfield Road, Baltimore, Md. 21215

As part of NKF-MD’s mission of early detection and early intervention, kidney screenings identify early markers for high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease. No appointments are needed for the screening and any adult can participate. Lasting about 20 minutes, the screening includes a blood test, as well as blood pressure and weight checks. For more information, call NKF-MD at 443-322-0375.

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.

Discover ways you can reduce your use of plastic bags. Also, make your own reusable bag using paint, sequins, stitching, stamps and buttons. Bag and other materials supplied. Ages 4 & up. 2-3 p.m., March 24. 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills. Free for members, $10 non-members. For more info. call 443 738 9224

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

Guests get up-close-and-personal with their favorite animals and the keepers who care for them. Each Breakfast includes a one-of-a-kind dining experience next to Zoo animals*, special keeper chats, education stations, unlimited photo opportunities and a great take-away gift to remember the early morning experience. Tickets for each of our “Breakfast with the Animals” events are $55 for members and $65 for non-members. All breakfasts are from 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. March 30-Aug. 24.Children under 2-years-old are free, but still require a ticket. For tickets and information about each breakfast, please visit marylandzoo.org or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Space is limited and these Breakfast events do sell out.

Pianist Brian Ganz will bring his “Extreme Chopin” quest to perform all of Chopin’s works to Baltimore April 9. This Chopin concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Shriver Hall, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 North Charles Street. Ganz will perform all the approximately 250 works of Chopin over the next decade. For more information on this benefit concert for the Odyssey Program or to purchase tickets ($25) visit www.Odyssey.jhu.edu or call 410-516-8516.

The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a series of free weekly seminars entitled “Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers.”  The series will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 2 through May 21 at the Enoch Pratt Free Library-Orleans Street Branch, located at 1303 Orleans St. in Baltimore. Contact Junnell Sample at 410-561-9099, ext. 222, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit the Alzheimer’s Association website for more information.

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

Har Sinai Congregation invites the community to Shabbat Rocks!, a unique musical Shabbat experience designed for all ages, followed by a family Shabbat dinner. The event, featuring the congregation’s in-house rock band Chai-Jinx, will take place at 6:15 p.m. at the synagogue at 2905 Walnut Ave. in Owings Mills. The Shabbat Rocks! service is free, while the family Shabbat dinner costs $15 for adults and $9 for children. To RSVP for dinner or learn more, call the synagogue at 410-654-9393.

Join your senior friends for a variety of activities including arts, crafts, nature walks and flexibility/balance classes at Robert E. Lee Park from 2 to 3 p.m. on Mondays from April 15 to May 20.
Adults only. Cost: $15 for all sessions ($12 for Nature Council members). Register by calling 410-887-4156 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The Spring Kinder-Garden Club, meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14 and May 21 at Oregon Ridge Nature Center, located at 13555 Beaver Dam Road.
Children age 3 to 5 meet on Tuesdays at Oregon Ridge Nature Center for garden play to grow hearts and minds. The donation of $20 ($15 for ORNC Council members) is due in advance. Call 410-887-1815 for reservations.

April Showers and Flowers, on April 27 and 28, from 1 to 3 PM.  “April showers bring forth May flowers” as the saying goes. Join us at Oregon Ridge Nature Center on our quest to find ephemeral wildflowers of the season from spring beauties to bloodroot in the woods.  Please call 410-887-1815 for reservations to this free program. 

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.

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present Curious Tales of the Talmud: Finding Yourself in the Legends of Our Sages, the institute’s new six-session Spring 2013 course that will begin during the week of April 21. Rabbi Nochum Katsenelenbogen (Rabbi K.) of Chabad Owings Mills will conduct the six sessions on Tuesday evenings and/or Wednesday mornings at the Owings Mills Chabad Center.
In Curious Tales of the Talmud, participants will encounter legends of gargantuan sea monsters, impossible feats, anthropomorphisms, and riddles that challenge the foundations of the Jewish faith. In deciphering the meaning behind these strange episodes, students will discover secrets containing profound insights into the meaning of life. Like all JLI programs, Curious Tales of the Talmud is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship.
Interested students may visit www.ChabadOM.com/jli or call 410-356-5156 for registration and other course-related information.

Jewish Community Services of Howard County is offering a Community Bereavement Group for those who are mourning the death of a loved one.
The group will meet April 29, May 6 and 13, and June 3, 10, and 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Jewish Federation in Howard County, Suite 401, Century Plaza 1000, 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia. The group will provide a welcoming place where participants can be with others who are grieving, find support within the Jewish community, and benefit from the opportunity to talk with specialists about grief. The fee is $36 for the six-week series.  Pre-registration is required.
For more information and to register, call Liz at 410-730-4976, ext. 120, or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Come to the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s Hoffberger Gallery, 7401 Park Heights Avenue | Baltimore, MD 21208 for the Artist Reception of Rhona L.K. Schonwald’s new collection, “Letters to God.” It will be on display May 1 to June 28, with an Opening Reception/Meet the Artist event on May 5th, 2 PM to 4 PM. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday 10 AM to 1 PM. To see more paintings, go to https://www.RhonaLKSchonwald.com

Ricki Baker’s passion for Broadway musicals inspires her work. Each original abstract evokes the live theatrical experience through lively, color-drenched images. Her work will be on display May 1 to 15 at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, located at 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. in Owings Mills. There will be an opening reception from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 2. Call 410-559-3510 for additional information.

On Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Tikvat Israel Congregation: 2200 Baltimore Road | Rockville, MD 20851, Tikvat Israel is hosting a concert that features Cantor Rochelle Helzner and the Mark Novak Band, bringing to life the music that makes the Jewish wedding such a beloved life-cycle event. From chuppah to hora, this concert will capture the spirit of one of the happiest of days. Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; Student price $18. To register, call (301) 762-7338, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or visit http://www.tikvatisrael.org/concert

The Stoop Storytelling Series presents “Eureka: Stories about discoveries, breakthroughs, and brave new worlds” on Monday, May 20 at Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert Street | Baltimore, MD 21202.
We’ll have seven very different stories about the thrills and unintended consequences of discovery—scientific, political, and emotional. There will be cocktails and live music from The Manly Deeds at 7:00 PM, and the show begins at 8:00.
Advance Tickets Recommended, General admission tickets are $20
Purchase at www.stoopstorytelling.com or call 410-332-0033

Join Carroll Museums on May 5, 2013 from 2 to 4 pm for a free public reception at the Carroll Mansion.  Local artist Ann Kathryn Kagan will be on hand to discuss her paintings exhibited at the Carroll Mansion Art Gallery for a free public reception from 2 to 4 p.m. May 5. Her work will be on display through June 1 at the Carroll Mansion, located at 800 E. Lombard Street.  The mansion is open to the public Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 pm

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.

Every Tuesday, Shop local produce as well as meats, flowers, plants, jewelry and more at Pomona Square, 1700 Reisterstown Road from 2:00-6:00 PM, May 7 - October 29.

Opening on May 10, Fells Point Corner Theater will be presenting David Mamet’s scalding comedy Glengarry Glen Ross. The play runs through June 9 at 251 South Ann Street in Baltimore. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. There will be two “Cheap Seat Thursday” performances on May 23 and May 30 at 8 p.m. Admission:  Fridays and Saturdays - $17,  Sunday Matinées - $15,  Cheap Seat Thursdays - $12. For tickets, please go to www.fpct.org.

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.

Dine at any of the following restaurants on the specified date below to support the Baltimore VisionWalk! Bring in Dine for Sight Flyer.
Suburban House: 1700 Reistertown Rd. Pikesville, MD 21208;  Tuesday May 14, Tuesday May 21
15% of total bill will benefit VisionWalk.
California Pizza Kitchen: Hunt Valley Town Center, 118 Shawan Road Hunt Valley, MD 21030; Monday May 13, Thursday May 16, Thursday May 23
20% of total bill will benefit VisionWalk
Get Dine for Sight flyers at http://www.fightblindness.org/baltimorevisionwalk

Starting Monday, May 13.20% off in-stock items.
(Talitot and consignment pieces excluded)
Sale begins Monday, May 13 and continues through the last day of the season, Friday, May 24.
Stock up for summer and fall needs now and save!
The Shop will be open by appointment over the summer. Please call Barbara Green, 410-486-4080 or the Beth El Office, 410-484-0411.
Beth El: 8101 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21208

Come to the NACA American Dream Event for both Homeowners and Homebuyers, at the Baltimore Convention Center, Hall AB, 1 West Pratt Street | Baltimore, MD 21201. At this event you can get America’s best mortgage rates in order to buy a house as well as improve your interest rates on existing mortgages. All NACA services are free. The event last from Thursday, May 16th to Monday, May 20th from 8:00AM to 6:00PM each day. To register, visit http://www.naca.com or call 1-888-499-6222. Walk-ins are welcome.

The Women Artists’ Forum will present its 16th Annual Spring Juried Exhibit at the Gallery Unicorn from May 19 to June 23. The juror, Kevin Raines, is a professor of art at the University of Notre Dame.  An opening reception will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. May 19.  All pieces of art are available for purchase and there will be print racks with additional artwork for sale.  The works, all created by women, will represent a broad range of artistic aesthetics and technical styles.  Included will be watercolor,oil,and acrylic paintings; photography; ceramics;encaustic;clay;pastel; and mixed media.  Admission is free and everyone is invited to come and view the artworks, meet the artists, browse the print racks, and enjoy refreshments.
The gallery is located at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church,1710 Dulaney Valley Road in Lutherville.  It is open weekdays between 10.30 a.m. and 3.p.m. and on weekends by appointment.  For more information please call the gallery at (410) 235-4420.

Families with children ages 6 months to 6 years are invited to hear CJE Librarian, Rebecca Levitan, read PJ Library books from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Macks Center for Jewish Education, 5708 Park Heights Ave. in Baltimore. Make fun crafts and snack bags to take home with you. Visit http://www.cjebaltimore.org/pjpals to register.

A lecture by economics and business expert Yaacov Fisher on the Israeli economy, as part of the Maryland/Israel Development Center. The lecture is free for MIDC members and $15 for non-members. There will be light fare served, with dietary laws observed.
There will be two lectures, in Baltimore and Bethesda:
Baltimore: Monday, May 20, 2013 ,5:00-7:00 p.m., at 300 E. Lombard Street, Suite 2010 | Baltimore
Bethesda: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 5:00-7:00 p.m, at 4800 Montgomery Lane, 9th Floor | Bethesda
For more information and to register, go here.

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.

On Monday, May 20th, New York artist, Fran Medoff and Ritual Director, Sandy Winters will focus on selected pieces in Beth Elʼs collection.  1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. RSVP to Yvonne Pentove at 410-484-0411 or e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Participation is free. Come to the Agus Library at Beth El Congregation at 8101 Park Heights Avenue | Baltimore, MD 21208

On Monday, May 20 at 8:00AM, at Greystone Golf Course | 2115 White Hall Road | White Hall, MD. Includes: Golf Cart, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Tournament, Gifts, Contests. Entry fee is $100.

The Ner Tamid Sisterhood will be celebrating their 57th Annual Donner Dinner on Monday May 20,2013 at 6:30 PM.  Ora Noorani and Rachelle Smith-Maine will be honored.  Buffet dinner and entertainment.  Call Gabrielle 443-929-6747. Ner Tamid is at 6214 Pimlico Road, 21209.

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).

Celebrate the Mikvah Mei Menachem 10th Anniversary Gala to recognize a decade of community service and education. The pro program will take place at 6 p.m. May 21 at The Lubavitch Center, 6701 Old Pimlico Road in Baltimore. Includes reception, dinner and dessert. Cost: $125 per person, $235 per couple. Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 410-486-2666 ext. 2

ReelIsraelDC will have a showing of “Alice,” the story of a woman who works at a rehabilitation center as she and her family deal with emotional difficulties.
For more information, please visit http://www.theavalon.org/programs-events/reel-israel-dc/​
Date & Time:Wednesday, 05.22.2013, 20:00 - 22:00
Place:The Avalon Theatre: 5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20015

Ben-Gurion Society members are invited to Whiskey & Wine from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 23 at Radcliffe Jewelers, located at 1848 Reisterstown Road in Baltimore. No cost to attend for members. RSVP by Tuesday, May 21 to Marisa Danto at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 410-369-9296.

The Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) is founded on the principles of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of the State of Israel. BGS embodies Ben-Gurion’s legacy, that young men and women use their vision and combine their power, passion and resources to build a strong and responsible Jewish community at home, in Israel, and around the world – through leadership development, networking opportunities, and special events.  BGS members are donors, ages 22-45, who give a minimum gift of $1,000 per year to the Annual Campaign.

For more information or to make a gift to the Annual Campaign, email Marisa Danto at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 410-369-9296.

On Thursday, May 23 7:00PM. The recital will take place in the school’s Straus Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public. The Armstrong Honors Recital features solos by BSA’s outstanding seniors who are majors in either voice or instrumental music. BSA is at 712 Cathedral Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Har Sinai Congregation invites the community to Shabbat Rocks!, a unique musical Shabbat experience designed for all ages, followed by a family Shabbat dinner. The event, featuring the congregation’s in-house rock band Chai-Jinx, will take place at 6:15 p.m. May 24 at the synagogue at 2905 Walnut Ave. in Owings Mills. The Shabbat Rocks! service is free, while the family Shabbat dinner costs $15 for adults and $9 for children. To RSVP for dinner or learn more, call the synagogue at 410-654-9393.

BB&T Bank Presents “Brew at the Zoo,” the annual outdoor festival at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Mat the Waterfowl Lake Pavilion,May 25 to 26 from 1 to 7 p.m. each day. This fun, family-friendly event provides guests with the opportunity for unlimited sampling of a diverse assortment of local and national beers and wines, while absorbing some local live music. The band line-up this year features six bands, with all Mighty Senators headlining on Saturday, and the Kelly Bell Band closing out the event on Sunday, appearing for their 6th year in a row.  In addition to live music and cold brew, there will a fun-filled Kids’ Zone, visits from the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and of course the opportunity to tour the Zoo and visit with all your favorite (party) animals. Tickets include Zoo admission, so guests can enter the park as early as 10 a.m., and tour the Zoo before entering the event area at 1 p.m. Along with Zoo admission, a “Brew at the Zoo” ticket includes access to food, artisans and other vendors, a commemorative tasting glass, and three live bands each day. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Tickets for “Brew at the Zoo!” are on now sale at www.marylandzoo.org for only $40.  Purchase your tickets before midnight on April 5 when ticket prices go up to $45. Tickets are $45 for non-members and $25 for those under 21 or designated drivers. Zoo members save $10 off each ticket. Tickets at the door will be $50.

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.

The Chesapeake Gem & Mineral Society’s 24th annual show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 at the Ruhl Armory, located at 1035 York Road in Towson. Free Admission and plenty of free parking available. Guest will be able to fund top mineral dealers, original jewelry, silent auctions, door prizes, kids area and more. Visit chesapeakegemandmineral.org/club-show.html for more information.

TESCA CONCERTS presents: Rabbi Shuviel Ma’aravi, Joshua Polak and Temple Emanuel’s own Poet-in-Residence Jill Solomon as they celebrate the release of their new album The New Normal. The New Normal is a collection of Jewish Music, Song and Poetry revolving around the universal themes of love, exile and redemption. The collection contains songs from the Ladino and Chassidic traditions along with several original pieces.
The concert takes place at 7:00 p.m. on May 26th.Tickets are $10 at the door. It is located at Temple Emanuel, 909 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown, Maryland, 21136. For more information go to www.templeemanuelofbaltimore.org;call 410-526-3676; or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

There will be a screening followed by a panel discussion of All the King’s Horses: The Story of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park at 4 p.m. May 26 at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, located at 7401 Park Heights Ave. in Pikesville. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Rabbi Gila Ruskin at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens salutes the men and women of the armed forces who have paid the highest price in defense of the United States of America. The patriotic ceremony which includes music, speeches, a wreath laying and 21-gun salute, will take place on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., in the Circle of the Immortals, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. The observance is free and open to the public. Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens is located at 200 East Padonia Road—one mile east of York Road, in Timonium, Maryland. For more information: 410-666-0490 or https://www.dulaneyvalley.com.

Mom and Dad, I Have Something to Tell You is a documentary film about the journey parents are forced to take once their children tell them they are gay or lesbian. Until now documentaries about coming out of the closet have been from the point of view of the person taking that step, and for the first time we try to understand what happens to parents after their child tells them he/she is gay or lesbian.
​This sensitive and earnest film features and is narrated by Assi Azar, a rising TV star in Israel. His personal story unfolds, including the first heart to heart conversation between Assi and his parents since he came out when he was 24.
The screening is at the JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, at 7:00PM on Tuesday, May 28th. Admission is free.

At the BCPL Randallstown Branch, 8604 Liberty Road, 410-887-0770:“The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe,” join the Friends of the Randallstown Library and guest speaker Jeff Korman for a presentation on “The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe,” Tuesday, May 28, 7 p.m.

Learn how to write a business plan and other aspects of starting a business, registration required, Tuesday, May 28, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. At the BCPL Towson Branch, 320 York Road, 410-887-6166

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.

Wee Chick presents a Meet and Mingle with author Jill Smokler. She will be signing her second book, Motherhood Comes Naturally, and Other Vicious Lies on Wednesday, May 29th.The cocktails, mix, and mingle begins at 6:30 PM, and the reading from Jill’s second book begins at 7:30. To RSVP and let Wee Chic know you will be there, please go to http://www.jillsmokler.eventbrite.com. Wee Chick is located at Green Spring Station, 10751 Falls Road, #101, Lutherville, MD 21093.

Join us for our ACHARAI Fellows Program ceremony of completion (Siyyum) and Annual Meeting. We will recognize incoming and outgoing officers and trustees of the board of ACHARAI: The Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Development Institute at the Weinberg Park Heights Jewish Community Center Community Room, 5700 Park Heights Avenue | Baltimore, MD. The event will take place on May 29th, 2013 from 7:15-9:30 PM. There will be a dessert reception, with dietary laws observed. Please reply by Friday, May 24 to Stephanie Rosenau at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 410-843-7579.

North Point Branch, 1716 Merritt Boulevard, 410-887-7255:“Thursday Night Knit and Stitch,” led by volunteer Paula Dixon, bring your knitting, crocheting or needlecraft project and learn from each other, all levels of experience welcome, Thursday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.
Woodlawn Branch, 1811 Woodlawn Drive, 410-887-1336“Knitting,” learn to knit, supplies provided, for teens, Wednesday, May 29, 3 p.m

Based on his nationally renowned PBS special In concert From Israel; Dudu Fisher will take the audience on an inspired journey connecting his talent as a Broadway performer, cantor, and contemporary artist with music and stories that celebrate the beauty of Israel’s landscape, culture and people. The event takes place on Thursday, May 30th 2013, 7:30 - 9:30 at Kraushaar Auditorium at Goucher College: 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore, MD 21204
For more information, visit http://www.israelemb.org/washington/events/Pages/Dudu-Fisher.aspx and go to http://www.goucher.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.asp?id=391&cid=32 for tickets.

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.

Learn easy ways to make great-tasting foods and try them out with friends. For teens ages 11-17, Thursday, May 30, 2:30 p.m. at the BCPL Lansdowne Branch, 500 Third Avenue, 410-887-5602:

Play Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other Wii and Xbox 360 games, for teens ages 11-17 at certain BCPL branches.
Lansdowne Branch, 500 Third Avenue, 410-887-5602: Thursday, May 30, 2:30 p.m
Rosedale Branch, 6105 Kenwood Avenue, 410-887-0512: Thursday, May 30, 3 p.m.
Sollers Point Branch, 323 Sollers Point Road, 410-288-3123 Thursday, May 30, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Woodlawn Branch, 1811 Woodlawn Drive, 410-887-1336 Thursday, May 30, 3 p.m

Fill the Void tells the story of an Orthodox Hasidic family from Tel Aviv. Eighteen-year-old Shira is the youngest daughter of the family, about to be married off to a promising young man of the same age and background. It is a dream-come-true, and Shira feels prepared and excited. When her 28 year old sister Esther dies unexpectedly, the pain and grief that overwhelm the family postpone Shira’s promised match.When the girls’ mother finds out that Esther’s husband may leave the country with her only grandchild, she proposes a match between Shira and the widower. Shira will have to choose between her heart’s wish and her family duty.
Opening on Friday, May 31st at the Landmark Bethesda Row and E Street Cinemas
For more information, please visit these websites.
Date & Time:Friday, 05.31.2013, 00:00 - Sunday, 06.30.2013, 00:00
Place:Landmark E Street Cinema & Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema

Columbia Festival of the Arts announced its Black Tie & Neon Brights:  A Totally Awesome 80s Gala will be held at 6 p.m. May 31 at the Howard Community College Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center. Gala attendees are invited to wear 80’s inspired attire.  There will be a silent auction that includes original artwork, entertainment, leisure time and sports items.. Cost: Tickets are $150 each or $1,500 for a table of 10. For reservations or more information, please call 410-715-3044 or visit columbiafestival.com.

Tips on energy conservation from Project Lightbulb, qualified participants can sign up to get free home energy efficient installations. Takes place on Saturday, June 1, 2 p.m. at the BCPL Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Boulevard

Bring your gloves and help spruce up the grounds and building or work in the garden, Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.-noon; at the BCPL Loch Raven Branch, 1046 Taylor Avenue, 410-887-4444.

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.

Foundation Fighting Blindness 6th Annual VisionWalk, Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9 am – 12 pm Rash Field at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.  This family oriented event helps raise awareness and funds to cure degenerative retinal diseases.  Form a team, volunteer, or donate.  For more information www.fightblindness.org/baltimorevisionwalk

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

The Horticultural Society of Maryland announces that their 22nd Annual Garden TourScents in the City:  Flowering Gardens of Kernewood and Roland Park will be held on 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 2. Set among the charming homes and shady byways of two of Baltimore’s most picturesque neighborhoods, this year’s walking/driving tour invites garden lovers to experience the beauty and fragrance of nine extraordinary gardens in full bloom. Members of the Horticultural Society of Maryland are admitted without charge. General public tickets are $35 when purchased in advance online by June 1 at mdhorticulture.org or at Grauls Markets in Ruxton, Mays Chapel and Hereford, Green Field’s Nursery at Falls Rd. and Northern Parkway, Lovely Manors Garden and Gift Center on Jarrettsville Pike in Phoenix, The Perennial Farm on Glen Arm Road in Glen Arm, Kingsdene Nursery on York Road in Monkton and Watson’s Garden Center on York Road in Timonium.  Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour for $40 at the first garden. For more information about the tour contact garden tour chair Ann Betten at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit mdhorticulture.org.

Join the Jewish community for a celebration of Israel’s 65th birthday, featuring Matisyahu, a Jewish-American reggae and alternative rock musician. The event is set for 12 to 6:30 p.m. June 5 at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, located at 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. The day-long celebration also includes activities for families with children of all ages. For event details, visit baltimoreisraelcoalition.org.

Come to the blossoming city neighborhoods of Hamilton & Lauraville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 2 for a city garden tour.  Investigate which native and non-native plants neighbors are using to attract birds and butterflies. Thinking of installing a backyard pond – pick up some tips and ideas on the tour from a landscape architect who lives in Hamilton.  Meet and talk with the guy behind the hoop house that materialized on the 4500 block of Harford Road. Find out what grows in there and where that food is consumed. Explore creative landscaping ideas that will inspire you to turn your ordinary yard into a garden retreat, and meet neighbors who have working bee hives on their property.  Learn tips on composting and companion planting in urban gardens. Order a rain barrel from Blue Water Baltimore and visit an innovative city school garden to investigate how students are learning about the rewards of creative and sustainable food production in a city environment. 

Hosted by Hamilton – Lauraville Healthy Neighborhoods, Sponsored by Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, The Flower Cart, and Red Canoe.  You can purchase tickets online for $22 at www.bmoremainstreet.com/garden/.

Tour gardens of Kernewood and Roland Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 2 as part of the Horticultural Society of Maryland’s Garden Tour. Event takes place rain or shine. For more information visit mdhorticulture.org.

On Monday, June 3, from 6-8:30PM, The Women’s Housing Coalition will host its annual fundraising event.  The Twilight Garden Party will include light hors d’œuvres, beer and wine, live music and a signature cocktail in a striking, flower-filled setting. The WHC is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness for women and children in Baltimore by providing affordable housing and supportive services to enable them to sustain social and financial independence. Takes place at The Atrium at the Marbury Building
6225 Smith Avenue
Mt. Washington, Baltimore, MD 21209
Tickets are $80 and can be purchased by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or calling 410-235-5782.

Jewish Community Services (JCS) Career Services offers a Job Search Network Group, through Meetup.com. Participants in the group will learn about current job search and recruiting trends, acquire tips on branding and social media strategies for an effective job search, and advance their interviewing and negotiating skills, while building a supportive network with other job seekers. 
June 3 and 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Board room in the JCS office in Owings Mills, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue (at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC).  JCS Career Coach Ronnie Green and Career Counselor Myra Serpick facilitate.  Pre-registration is required.
For more information and to pre-register, visit http://www.meetup.com/Jewish-Community-Services-Job-Search-Network/ or call 410-843-7433. 

On Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. we will The Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards will host an autograph signing and program with Super Bowl XLVII Champion and Baltimore Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker! 
TICKETS:
•VIP Level: $59; Begins at 7 p.m. and includes exclusive program with Tucker, autograph signing, and picture with the Super Bowl Champion
•General Public Signing: $30; Begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes one signed item  
NOTE: Guests are limited to one item and one photo per ticket, and are required to use their own camera. Inscriptions are an additional $12. Inscription tickets must be purchased in conjunction with the autograph ticket at either level.  All attendees have the option of authenticating their signed items on-site by James Spence Authentication (JSA) for an additional $5
Space is limited, so click HERE today to get your ticket for this special opportunity! For more details or to purchase tickets via check or cash, contact Tim Richardson at 410-727-1539 ext. 3012 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Proceeds benefit programs offered by the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation.

On June 4th, Michael Cavanaugh, star of Broadway’s “Moving Out”, will headline Beth Tfiloh’s SPOTLIGHT 2013, honoring long-time friend and supporter Arnold G. Cohen. Dollars raised at the SPOTLIGHT gala help make a Beth Tfiloh education possible for 2 out of 5 students through nearly $2 million in tuition assistance each year—a 50% increase in requests over the past five years.
Visit https://www.bethtfiloh.com/spotlight for tickets, event sponsorships, and more event details.

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

Join the Irvine Nature Center June 7 and 8 for its second annual Nature Preschool Conference. Discuss the latest trends in nature based education, network with other child care professionals and organizations, and learn from the best. Teachers, educators, parents and anyone else who works with preschool aged children are encouraged to attend the event at 11201 Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills. Cost: $55 – $155. Visit explorenature.org for more information.

Make an impact on kidney disease in an extraordinary way at Baltimore’s only exclusive rappel event.The fourth-annual Rappel for Kidney Health invites people of all ages to scale down the 32-story hotel to raise funds for the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland (NKF-MD). The event takes place June 8 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, located at 700 Aliceanna St. in Baltimore. Everyone going “over the edge” will receive a fundraising web page, get a rappelling time slot, undergo a training session on event day and be photographed while in action. Funds raised through Rappel for Kidney Health will directly support NKF-MD’s patient services, education and research efforts. Cost: Minimum $1,000 pledge required. Visit kidneymd.org for more information.

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

Join us for Maryland Community Band Day on Sunday, June 9, from noon to 8 p.m., at Lurman Woodland Theatre located at 425 Bloomsbury Avenue (GPS address) on the grounds of Catonsville High School for this free afternoon and evening of music.  Almost 600 talented musicians from eight community bands will be performing music ranging from contemporary and show tunes to jazz and classical.  You can stay for the entire day or just come to see your favorite band! For more information contact Marianne Shepperd at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 

The Shoshana S. Cardin School is going out with a bang beat! The Maccabeats are coming to Cardin to have a celebration with a positive and upbeat mood, and to be together for one last meal as the Cardin School family. Tickets are $15, and free for Cardin students and staff. The event takes place on Sunday, June 9th, 4:30PM at the Temple Oheb Shalom Sanctuary at 7310 Park Heights Avenue. To purchase tickets, call Miriam Golob at 410-585-1400, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

On June 9th, come to Temple Beth Shalom,1461 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard-Arnold,MD 21012 for a Mah Jongg tournament. The cost is $50 and includes a continental breakfast and catered deli lunch, desserts, and prizes. Cash prizes : 1st prize-$300.00, 2nd prize-$150, 3rd prize-$75. Coffee will be served at 9:30 AM, and playing begins at 10:00 sharp, until the event ends at 4:00PM. The registration deadline is June 1st, 2013. To Register: Mail $50 registration fee to Temple Beth Shalom,1461 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard,Arnold,MD.  21012, with checks payable to Temple Beth Shalom. For more information, call 410-757-0552

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

Concert Artists of Baltimore Family Fun Concert to Feature “Toon Tunes and Cartoon Capers” With Actor Tim Marrone and Conductor Edward Polochick
Arrive at 3:00 PM on June 9th, 2013, at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, for a special musical “Petting Zoo.” The “Petting Zoo” will feature musical instruments and takes place before the 3:30 main show in the Gordon Center Lobby.
Concert Artists Family Fun Concert will feature actor Tim Marrone & Maestro Edward Polochick performing an audience interactive story about a cartoon character “Mr. No”.  “Mr. No” needs help, for he is truly lacking in self confidence and self esteem. The conductor, the orchestra, and the audience try to configure a way to coax “Mr. No” into the wonderful world of music. Hopefully the influence of the music will have the power to transform him into a strong, self assured individual.
Ticket Prices:  Adults $15:00   Children $ 8.00   Special Group Prices Available
For more information go to www.cabalto.org or call 410 625 3525.

A unique perspective on historic revitalization, the Jones Falls area, and mixed-use projects from the developers of Mill No. 1, Union Mill and Clipper Mill.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | 5:30 p.m. at the historic and newly rehabilitated Mt. Vernon Mill in Hampden | Mill No. 1, 3000 Falls Road, Baltimore. $35 when you pre-pay online; $45 at the door.
Guests are invited to take a guided tour after the program.
Open bar & heavy hors d’oeuvres. Dietary laws observed. Complimentary parking available in the Mill No. 1 garage.
Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 410-369-9201 for more information.

The American Red Cross 10th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament will be held on June 12 at the Golf Club at Lansdowne,44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne, VA 20176. Former member of the Washington Redskins, Ken Harvey will play in this year’s tournament along with prominent business leaders from the Washington, DC area. The tournament will be followed by an awards reception and a silent auction. The event goes from 8:00AM to 6:00PM. For more information and to purchase tickets/sponsorships, click here.

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 Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament is thrilled to be returning to Baltimore city this June for the third running of its summer-long culinary competition. Guests will watch these top chefs prepare original appetizer, entrée, and dessert creations in an hour for three expert judges and up to 30 ‘Guest Judges’.  Guests arriving in time for Happy Hour (5:30-6:30pm) will enjoy complementary appetizers and wine tasting, as well as drink specials.
Event Details
The 8-week event kicks-off June 17th and continues through the summer, with two competitions most weeks, until August 27th. All events are held at the Mari Luna Bistro, 1225 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Ticket on Sale $25 for general admission (includes tax), $45 for judging experience (includes tax) To buy tickets and for date and time details, go to http://www.masondixonmasterchef.com. Tickets must be purchased in advance for the above pricing. $30/ $50 at the door.

Jewish Community Services (JCS) will hold its fifth Annual Meeting, “Telling Our Stories,” on Monday, June 17, 2013, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.(refreshments and social time start at 4:30 p.m.), at the Gordon Center for the Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue in Owings Mills.  The entire community is welcome.
The Annual Meeting will include remarks by Brian A. Goldman, outgoing President; awarding of JCS scholarship awards to high school seniors; and presentation of Employer Partnership Awards to Miller’s Minuteman Press and Murthy Law Firm.  Officers and board members will be elected at the Annual Meeting.

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.

As one of the premier equestrian nights on the East Coast, the Potomac Valley Dressage Association’s 10th annual Ride for Life-Dancing Horse Challenge will be a lyrical blend of dance, music, lights and equestrian prowess is woven into a moving theatrical performance. 

Featuring international and national riders and Olympians, the Dancing Horse Challenge becomes a call to heal, to give and, most importantly, to celebrate life. Doors open at 5 p.m. June 22 and the show runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Throughout the evening, guests can purchase food and beverages on the concourse from Putting on the Ritz. They also can shop for Ride for Life souvenirs and visit the silent auction area to bid on such items as jewelry, artwork, crafts, memorabilia, gift certificates and riding clinics.

The “Mission Possible” themed, Saturday night black-tie optional gala kicks off at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception and strolling magic by Bill Gross.  Gala guests will have special seating for the Dancing Horse Challenge and can go back and forth from the show to the auction and the reception for appetizers, and free beer and wine courtesy of Bob Hall, Inc. and Ingleside Vineyard.

Dinner will be served from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. In addition to enjoying great food by Venues, Inc., guests can mingle with the riders and dance to the sounds of The Unruly Blues. Dancing Horse Challenge admission is a $25 per person donation; free for children under age 10. Discounts are also available for groups of 20 or more. Gala admission is a $100 per person donation; $50 for children under 12.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.pvdarideforlife.org or by contacting Jeannette Bair at 443.691.0390 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Welcome to Baltimore Mixer Thursday, June 27th, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.
The Mid-Atlantic Chapters of the Foundation Fighting Blindness are hosting a happy hour at Visions 2013.  Meet other FFB members and volunteers from around the globe.  This is open to everyone, even if you are not attending the Visions Conference. RSVP .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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

Applications are being accepted for the 2013 Summer Teachers Institute, the annual, three-day workshop from July 29 to July 31, 2013 for area teachers, co-sponsored by the Baltimore Jewish Council and The Jewish Museum of Maryland. This year’s theme is Confronting Genocide: Heroism during the Holocaust. In addition to a trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to view the new exhibit, Some were Neighbor: Collaboration and Complicity during the Holocaust, the participants will hear a presentation by Wanda Urbanska, President of the Jan Karski Educational Foundation and receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Karski’s book, Story of a Secret State, written in 1944. Workshop participants are eligible for one MSDE credit.

The $25.00 registration fee includes breakfast on Monday & Wednesday and transportation to the USHMM. For more information, contact Jeanette Parmigiani at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 410-542-4850.

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.

Har Sinai Congregation invites the community to Shabbat Rocks!, a unique musical Shabbat experience designed for all ages, followed by a family Shabbat dinner. The event, featuring the congregation’s in-house rock band Chai-Jinx, will take place at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 20 at the synagogue at 2905 Walnut Ave. in Owings Mills. The Shabbat Rocks! service is free, while the family Shabbat dinner costs $15 for adults and $9 for children. To RSVP for dinner or learn more, call the synagogue at 410-654-9393.

Har Sinai Congregation invites the community to Shabbat Rocks!, a unique musical Shabbat experience designed for all ages, followed by a family Shabbat dinner. The event, featuring the congregation’s in-house rock band Chai-Jinx, will take place at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 11 at the synagogue at 2905 Walnut Ave. in Owings Mills. The Shabbat Rocks! service is free, while the family Shabbat dinner costs $15 for adults and $9 for children. To RSVP for dinner or learn more, call the synagogue at 410-654-9393.

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:

Har Sinai Congregation invites the community to Shabbat Rocks!, a unique musical Shabbat experience designed for all ages, followed by a family Shabbat dinner. The event, featuring the congregation’s in-house rock band Chai-Jinx, will take place at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 22 at the synagogue at 2905 Walnut Ave. in Owings Mills. The Shabbat Rocks! service is free, while the family Shabbat dinner costs $15 for adults and $9 for children. To RSVP for dinner or learn more, call the synagogue at 410-654-9393.

Har Sinai Congregation invites the community to Shabbat Rocks!, a unique musical Shabbat experience designed for all ages, followed by a family Shabbat dinner. The event, featuring the congregation’s in-house rock band Chai-Jinx, will take place at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 20 at the synagogue at 2905 Walnut Ave. in Owings Mills. The Shabbat Rocks! service is free, while the family Shabbat dinner costs $15 for adults and $9 for children. To RSVP for dinner or learn more, call the synagogue at 410-654-9393.