September 27, 2019
Media Contacts:
Scott L. Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
Mark Miller, Administrator, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Historic Savage Mill Ghost Tours
Fridays and Saturdays, August 30th through November 30, 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry Street Savage
Brave an hour-long ghost tour of Historic Savage Mill with costumed tour guide and mill historian Marty Schoppert. Created for fans of history and the paranormal, this tour is not for the faint of heart. To schedule your book tour, visit https://historicsavagemill.ticketspice.com/ghosttours. Cost is $15.00 per person.
Contact: Historic Savage Mill, 410-792-2820, info@savagemill.com
Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City Ghost Tours
Fridays, September through October, 8:30 p.m.
Museum of Howard County History, 8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City
Saturdays, September through October, 8:30 p.m.
Howard County Tourism Welcome Center, 8267 Main Street, Ellicott City
We double dare you to walk the streets and learn more about the past inhabitants of Historic Ellicott City, one of the oldest and most haunted locales in America. The lady in white of Tonge Row, the Civil War soldier who stalks the lower end of Main Street, the vigilant firefighter of Station 2, the Oak Lawn "Cooking Ghost" and the Girl Ghosts of the Ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute invite you to hear their stories during our frightfully fun ghost tours. Tours are not recommended for children under 6. Reservations are required, as space is limited. To learn more, visit http://hchsmd.org/events-tours/.
Contact: Howard County Historical Society, 410-480-3250, info@hchsmd.org
Howard County Farm-City Celebration
September 21 through October 8
Various times and locations; see www.farmheritage.org/farm-city-a.html for details
Howard County’s Farm-City Celebration is 16 days of fun and learning for all to discover all that our farms have to offer. Now through October 6th, local farms have opened their doors to visitors, offering fall harvest festivals, activities and more, while the Howard County Library System is also hosting a number of agricultural-centered events. To learn more about this year’s celebration and for a complete schedule of events, visit www.farmheritage.org/farm-city-a.html.
Contact: Kathy Johnson, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist, Howard County Economic Development Authority, 410-313-6500, kljohnson@hceda.org
Commission on Disabilities Annual Awards Program
Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.
Roger Carter Community Center, 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the members of the Commission on Disabilities will honor the achievements of Howard County residents with disabilities, their advocates, employers and service providers at the Commission’s 25th annual awards program. The program honors the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that advance full participation in community life for all people and promote the spirit and intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability rights laws. In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Kelby Brick, the Director of the Maryland Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will serve as guest speaker.
Contact: Michelle Henry, ADA Coordinator, Department of Community Resources and Services, 410-313-6431, mhenry@howardcountymd.gov
Oakland Mills Fall Festival
Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oakland Mills Village Center, The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
Come enjoy live entertainment, craft vendors, children’s crafts, food, health screenings and more. Held rain or shine, to learn more about this free event, visit www.oaklandmills.org.
Contact: Oakland Mills Community Association, 410-730-4610 or events@oaklandmills.org
October is “National Fire Prevention Month”
Various locations throughout Howard County
In honor of “National Fire Prevention Month,” enjoy these events and open houses:
• Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department Open House, 6275 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, Saturday, October 5, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department Open House, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Savage Volunteer Fire Company Open House, 8521 Corridor Road, Savage, Saturday, October 5, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department Open House, 4150 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, Saturday, October 12, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department Open House, 12535 Old Frederick Rd, Sykesville, Sunday, October 13, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Brad Tanner, Office of Community Outreach and Media Affairs, Department of Fire and Rescue Services, 410-313-6039
County-Sponsored Shredding Events
Saturday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (OR until the trucks are full)
Gary J Arthur Community Center, 2400 MD 97, Cooksville
Saturday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (OR until the trucks are full)
Long Gate Park & Ride, 5000 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City
Howard County residents may bring up to three bags or boxes of paper to be shredded onsite. These events are rain or shine. For more information, contact the Bureau of Environmental Services at 410-313-6444 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/papershredding.
Contact: Alan Wilcom, Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services, 410-313-6444
2019 Komen Maryland MORE THAN PINK WALK
Sunday, October 13, 7:00 a.m.
Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia
Formally the Race for the Cure, the 2019 Komen Maryland MORE THAN PINK WALK is back with a new fresh look to communicate Komen’s work beyond breast cancer awareness. As a community of people who want to do more; more for our communities, more for those living with breast cancer and more for research to find the cures – We are MORE THAN PINK! For more information about this year’s event, visit www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=7593&pg=entry.
Contact: Susan G. Komen Maryland, 410-938-8990, info@komenmd.org
Master Aging: Engage, Educate and Inspire
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
Join Howard County Executive Calvin Ball for Howard County’s “Master Aging: Engage, Educate and Inspire.” A reimagination of the County’s 50+EXPO, this conference-style event will feature all day seminars and workshops covering lifelong learning and leisure, technology, exercise and more, vendors and a performance by the always popular Capitol Steps. Presented by the Office on Aging and Independence, the event will kick off with a free keynote address by Kerry Hannon, one of the nation’s top experts on careers for older adult. Pre-registration is requested for the keynote address; visit https://hocomasteraging.eventbrite.com to register. Admission is $1.00 for everyone age 18 and up, with plenty of free onsite parking available. For an event schedule or more information about Master Aging, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/MasterAging.
Contact: Kim Henry, Department of Community Resources and Services, 410-313-6531, kahenry@howardcountymd.gov
The Made Marketplace: Elkridge Fall Festival
Sunday, October 20, 11:00 a.m.to- 4:00 p.m.
Elkridge Furnace Inn & Garden House, 5745 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge
The 2nd Annual Fall Festival is a celebration of the Town of Elkridge and features an open-air market featuring Maryland made arts and crafts, beer, wine and spirits as well as live music, and food. Festival lovers, foodies, and supporters of the buy local movement are welcome to celebrate Maryland products during the most beautiful time of the year!
Contact: For information call the Elkridge Furnace Inn at 410-379-9336
Happy Haunted Hayride
Sundays, October 20 & 27, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Rockburn Branch Park, 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge
It’s cute, it’s friendly and not so scary, this hayride is for fun and not fright. Hosted by the County’s Department of Recreation & Parks, this year’s Happy Haunter Hayride on October 20th (only) will feature fire prevention demonstrations, fire trucks and a chance to meet first responders from the County’s Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Geared to children, ages two to seven, the cost is $5.00 per person at the gate (cash only).
Contact: Shawnte Berry, Department of Recreation and Parks, 410-313-4700, sberry@howardcountymd.gov
HallowRead
Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (each day)
Roger Carter Community Center, 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City
Bringing authors and readers together for a hauntingly good time, Hallowread is an annual book festival for authors and fans of paranormal, urban fantasy, steampunk and horror. This year’s festival will feature writing workshops, ghost tours, authors tea and panels, book signings and paranormal investigations. For tickets, attending authors and more information about HallowRead, visit www.hallowread.com.
Contact: http://hallowread.com/contact-us/
Truck or Treat
Saturday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville
Get in gear for a "wheely fun" day to celebrate Halloween! Kids of all ages are invited to join the County’s Department of Recreation & Parks for this year’s “Truck or Treat.” Come dressed in your favorite costume to trick-or-treat at trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles and more. Enjoy live music, hayrides, face painting, children's activities, giveaways, story time provided by the Glenwood Branch Library and more fall fun. Cost is $2.00 for ages 2 and up; however, the event is free for kids under 2. Tickets on sale now; visit www.mt.cm/truck-or-treat-1 to get your tickets today. For more information, call 410-313-4840. In case of inclement weather the day of the event, call 410-313-4452 (choose option #1) to check on the event’s status.
Contact: Christine DiGioia, Department of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4843 and cdigioia@howardcountymd.gov
17th Annual Celebration of Sports
Tuesday, October 29, 5:00 p.m. (seating begins)
Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City
Join Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Department of Recreation & Parks as they honor people in our community who have made a difference through sports. The event will include the induction of five new members into the Howard County Community Sports Hall of Fame and the presentation of the GoodSports awards. The keynote speaker is former Baltimore Ravens’ Linebacker Jameel McClain. For more information, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/celebrationofsports.
Contact: Michael Blevins, Department of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-1691, mblevins@howardcountymd.gov