THE MORGAN CHAPEL UMC FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9-11am, 6750 Woodbine Road Woodbine, MD.

THE MORGAN CHAPEL UMC PET PANTRY IS OPEN 2nd Saturdays, 9-11am, 6750 Woodbine Road Woodbine, MD 21797.

COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE PRESENTS HANDEL'S MESSIAH December 8, 2024, 7:30pm, at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia. Joining the chorus and Festival Orchestra under the direction of Laura Lee Fischer will be renowned guest soloists soprano Amy Van Voekel, mezzo MaryAnn McCormick, tenor Daniel Reid, baritone Kenneth Overton, and Henry Lowe on positive organ. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:30 and a post-concert reception. Tickets are now available: $25, $20 (Students and Senior Citizens); $2 more at the door. Children 15 and under: $10. Discounted tickets are available for groups. To purchase tickets, visit the CPC website www.procantare.org/Tickets.html or call 301-854-0107.

LIT WITH THE LIGHTS/WALK-THRU WITH DRINKS Dec 3, 10 & 12, 6-10pm, Symphony of Lights, Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD. Walk through the lights, enjoying adult beverages to keep you warm. $45 per sampling ticket, $15 for walk through only. Ages 3 and under are free. Visit https://www.merriweatherlights.com/walk-thru for more information.

COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE CHAMBER SINGERS Celebrate the Holidays with "A Christmas Noel", December 14, 2024, 5pm, Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road in Columbia. The program includes festive music from four centuries, some old, some new, in the acoustically rich sanctuary of Christ Church. The Chamber Singers comprise a small ensemble of the larger CPC chorus, selected for their vocal ability and harmonious sound. Tickets are now available. If purchased in advance, Adults $15, Students and Senior Citizens $13; $2 more at the door. Children 15 and under: $10. Visit www.procantare.org/Tickets.html to purchase tickets or call 301-854-0107.

MILLTOWN QUILTERS meet on Tuesdays at 10am at Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10600 Shaker Drive, Columbia, MD and we would love to welcome you as a new member. If your passion is quilting, novice or expert, we encourage you to check out our website at milltownquilters.com and visit us.

FOUR COUNTY QUILTERS GUILD'S "QUILT BINGO" Sunday, October 27. Tickets: $38 (includes lunch & 20 regular games). Tickets sales begins August 14. To order: bingo@fourcountyquilters.org.

PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST December 7, 7am-noon, Prospect United Methodist Church, 5923 Woodville Road, Mount Airy, MD. Buckwheat & Regular Pancakes, Country Sausage, Applesauce or Fruit Cup, Milk, Juice, Coffee. All you can eat, $12 for adults, $6 for kids 6-12, kids 5 and under free.

BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH SANTA Dec 15, 7:30am-11am, Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Co Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Rd, Mt. Airy, MD. The buffet will feature scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, bacon, French toast, pancakes, biscuits, home fries, sausage & chip beefed gravies, baked apples, make your own waffle bar, coffee, orange juice, milk, tea and hot chocolate. Cost: $14 adults, $9 children ages 6 - 12, children 5 & under free with a paying adult. Cash or credit accepted. Proceeds benefit the fire company.

CARROLL COUNTY FARMER'S MARKET & CRAFT SHOW Last Day! Dec 14th, 8am-2pm. This is your last chance to pick up all homemade baked goods, gourmet food items, seasonal decorations and plants, fresh wreaths, poinsettias and all handmade crafts and fine arts. We will be featuring beautiful live green arrangements from the Littlestown Garden Club. The selection of items for gift giving is incredible. You can find pottery, handmade cloth purses, Christmas ornaments, blankets, jewelry, cookies, cakes, pies, scones, breads, fruit cake, and lots more. Don't forget to place your orders with your favorite vendors. Breakfast and lunch are served.Admission and parking are free. Located at the Agriculture Center in Westminster, Maryland.

CHURCH TO HOLD FOOD PANTRY Ebenezer United Methodist Church will hold the "Rock of Help" Food Pantry for anyone in the community in need of food from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the food pantry building, behind the church, 4901 Woodbine Road, near Winfield. Non-perishable foods, assorted frozen foods, a non-food household item and children's shoes are available. The food pantry currently is drive-through only. Church staff will put pre-loaded bags of food in your car. The food pantry will be held Saturday Dec. 21, 2024. The church is one-half mile south of Liberty Road on Woodbine Road. The church is one-half mile south of Liberty Road on Woodbine Road. Information: call the church office at 410-795-6136 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; e-mail eumcwinfield@gmail.com; or go to www.ebenezerumchurch.org.

SEEKING VENDORS FOR ST. PAULS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Gift and Thrift Event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10am-4pm. Set up from 7am-10am the day of the event. 10x10 indoor with access to electricity $50, without electricity $40, non-refundable. Outdoor spaces-$25, non-refundable Registration form: https://forms.gle/oupgBuwJquUgVCxW9. For more information, contact Lisa at 410-259-0853 (text only) or Kelly at kelly@stpauls-ucc.org. Same day as Westminster Jazz and Flower Mart!

BILLY HARRISON AND HAYWIRE Dec 7, Stone Chapel UMC, 1448 Stone Chapel Rd, New Windsor, MD. Doors open at 5:30, show stars at 7pm. No charge but we do ask for donations to deter the costs. For information contact Tim Blizzard at 410-596-3867.

FOOD TRUCK & MUSICIANS AT LINGANORE WINERY Dec 7, 1-4pm. Food Truck: 2 Bold Chefs, 12-6pm. Music: Dave Bleinstein 1-4pm. 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland.

FOOD TRUCK & MUSIC AT LINGANORE WINERY December 8th, Food Truck: D's Delights, 12-6pm, Music: Libby and The Salt & Peppers 1-4pm. 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland.

HOLIDAY COOKIE WINE PAIRING Dec 14, 2-3pm, Linganore Wine Cellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland. Satisfy your sweet tooth at our 4th annual Holiday Cookie Pairing event! Select your choice of dry or sweet wines, then indulge in 5 festive cookie & wine pairings enjoyed at your pace led by one of our knowledgeable wine educators. Cookies will be provided by a local baker, each paired with one of Linganore's award-winning wines. Price is $30 per person and includes a seated tasting of 5 holiday cookies with their perfect wine pairing. Limited seating available. This experience is for 21+ only.

MUSICIANS & FOOD TRUCKS AT LINGANORE WINERY Dec 21, Food Truck: Paellas & Tapas Place, 12-6pm; Music: Ben Sherman, 1-4pm. 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland.

EBENEZER UMC CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS Advent worship begins Sunday, Dec 1, at the 8:30am and 11am services the sanctuary. On Dec 8 (no Sunday school) and Dec 15 there will be only one worship at 11am in the Fellowship Hall. The Chancel Choir will present a Christmas cantata at 11am Dec 15. Worship will be held at 8:30am Sunday, Dec 22, in the sanctuary, followed by Sunday school and the Children's Christmas Service during the 11am worship service in the Fellowship Hall. Christmas Eve services Tuesday, Dec 24, will feature a traditional family worship with the Chancel choir at 8 p.m., followed by a candlelight worship, with special music, at 10pm, both in the sanctuary. Only one service will be held at 11am Sunday, Dec. 29 in the Fellowship Hall.Church is located at 4901 Woodbine Road in Winfield. For more information call 410-795-6136, email eumcwinfield@gmail.com or visit www.ebenezerumchurch.org.

MUSICIANS & FOOD TRUCK AT LINGANORE WINERY Dec 28, Food Truck: The Pita King, 12-6pm; Music: Jacob Panic, 1-4pm. 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland.

FOOD TRUCK & MUSIC AT LINGANORE WINERY Dec 29, Food Truck: The Pita King; Music: Josh Bayer 1-4pm. 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland.

CASH BINGO Jan 25, New Windsor Fire Dept 101 High Street, New Windsor, MD, doors open at 3pm, dinner served at 4:30pm, bingo starts at 6pm. Dinner will be turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, rolls & applesauce. Iced tea, water, and coffee served all evening. $40 per ticket, incls dinner and 20 regular games (every seat must have a ticket). For more information or tickets contact Debbie Hossier 410-848-2419. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. Benefits the Bessie Marshall Fund and CCVESA Scholarship Fund.

ANNUAL WEDDING SHOW January 26, 12-2pm. Welcome to the 2025 Linganore Winecellars Annual Wedding Show! Join us for a day filled with wedding inspiration and planning. This in-person event will take place in our beautful Abisso Hall. Whether you're looking for the perfect venue, vendors, or ideas to make your special day unforgettable, this show has everything you need. There will be food samples from and your ticket will include a complimentary Linganore Winecellars beverage. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the top local wedding professionals and start turning your dream wedding into a reality! Early Bird Pricing: Use code EARLYBIRD to get an extra 25% off! Visit https://www.linganorewines.com/event/annual-wedding-show/ for tickets.

BETHESDA'S WINTER WONDERLAND & HOLIDAY MARKET Dec 7, 12pm - 4pm, celebrate the holiday on Norfolk and Cordell Avenues in downtown Bethesda with Santa Claus, live ice sculpting, live music, face painting, games and more! Please bring a new toy for Toys for Tots. New this year - Holiday Market with URBN Market and 50 artistans. Join us for a full afternoon of holiday fun! Activities include: Live ice sculpting demo (12:30-2pm), Visit with Santa Claus (2-4pm), Student concert, Face painting, Arts & Craft Activities, plus Bethesda restaurants The Red Bandana and Smoke BBQ will be onsite!

ARTISAN MARKET Dec 14, 10am-6pm, BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD. Holiday shopping season is upon us and Montgomery County's thriving community of local artists and artisans are stocked up and ready to sell.

HOLIDAY TODDLER TIME AT B&O MUSEUM December 5, 2024, 901 West Pratt St, Baltimore, MD. Our final Toddler Time event of the year will be full of holiday fun! Come make crafts, sing carols, and take pictures with Santa as we get into the Christmas spirit. We'll also have a special appearance from Mrs. Claus for a reading of a Christmas story, There's a Moose on the Christmas Caboose.

BALTIMORE LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Dec 7, Every year people line the Fell's Point waterfront to catch a glimpse of the festive and colorful lighted boat parade. The boats originate from the Anchorage Marina in Canton and slowly make their way along the waterfront towards the Inner Harbor. This favorite Baltimore Christmas tradition usually passes by Fell's Point around 6 p.m., right after we light the neighborhood tree and is a great way to settle in after a day of walking around enjoying the festivities. This family-friendly event is not to be missed and features different kinds of boats decorated in many themes.

EASTPORT YACHT CLUB'S LIGHTS PARADE Dec 14, 6-8pm, every year on the second Saturday in December, magic happens on the water of the Annapolis Harbor-boats suddenly appear out of the cold winter night illuminated with thousands of colored lights and crewed by jolly revelers! Visit https://www.eastportyc.org/default.aspx?p=v35ArticleView&itemID=50372 for a list of locations throughout Annapolis to watch the parade of boats.

AFTERNOON TEA & A TOAST: NEW YEAR'S AT THE B&O MUSUEM Dec 29, 1-3pm, at the B&O Railroad Museum, 901 West Pratt St, Baltimore, MD. Join the B&O Railroad Museum and Emma's Tea Spot for a memorable New Year's celebration like no other. Afternoon Tea & A Toast promises a blend of sophistication and festive cheer in the beauty of the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse. Dress to impress in your finest festive attire and get ready for an afternoon of fun! At 1:00 pm, embark on a charming journey aboard the Mile One Express to experience the nostalgia of rail travel before indulging in a selection of fine teas, freshly baked scones, and a variety of savory and sweet treats. As the afternoon draws to a close, raise a glass with fellow guests and enjoy celebratory champagne as we toast to the arrival of the New Year! Train Ride boarding 12:45pm, train ride at 1pm, tea at 1:30pm.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY Dec 31, 12pm at the B&O, 901 West Pratt St, Baltimore, MD. Create your celebratory party hat and mirror ball, then head over to our Resolution Station and set your goals for the new year! No New Year's Celebration would be complete without the chance to see the ball drop, make a toast (with apple juice), and celebrate with confetti poppers! Don't forget to commemorate this great day out with family with photos topped off with balloons and props. Train rides will be available at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS Nov 22-27, Dec 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23 & 26-31, 10am-4pm at the B&O Museum, B&O, 901 West Pratt St, Baltimore, MD. What better way for the B&O to celebrate the holidays than with trains! On select days November through December, come to the Museum from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to see festive model train layouts, enjoy the holiday decor, get photos with Santa, take a ride on the Reindeer Railway, and so much more! The Museum will open at 11am Nov 23-24. It will close at 3pm on Dec. 6, 12-13, & 18-20. Please note: The Museum will be closed Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving, December 24 & 25 for Christmas Eve & Day, and January 1 for New Year's Day.