CONSIGNORS WANTED for Huge Kid's Clothing Sale at Frederick County Fairgrounds May 6th-8th. Receive 70% of your sales. Great Volunteer incentives. www.kidscloset.biz to sign-up. For info call 240-367-6515.

RABIES VACCINE CLINIC May 17, 2012 and August 28, 2012 at Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick MD 21703. Hours: 5-8 pm, cost: $8 per animal.

RABIES VACCINE CLINIC June 14, 2012 and September 11, 2012 at Thurmont Community Park, Community Park Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788. Hours: 5-8 pm, cost: $8 per animal.

GREAT FREDERICK MD FLEA MARKET Frederick Fairgrounds 6/9, 7/7, 8/4, 10/6, 12/1. Drive-In vending, starts June & Indoor RE-Boutique Mart: Shabby Chic, Vintage & Artisan. Local Music, Food, Non-Profits. No new merchandise! CALL-301-332-5585 or email greatfredmdflea@gmail.com. GreatFrederickMDFlea.com.

SPRING FLING at Saint James UMC, West Friendship, May 12, 9am - 1pm. Yard sale spaces are available for $10. Call 410-442-2020 to reserve a space. Benefits the Camp Hope Youth Mission Team.

HUGE BENEFIT YARD SALE May 12, 8am-1pm, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Glenwood, Parish Hall, 2892 Rt. 97. Children's items, large items. Proceeds to youth program.

FREE WONDER WALK / TALK Mother's Day Special, Fresh Bouquet and Card - making, Saturday, May 12th at 10am. The Howard County Conservancy offers free guided hikes and talks on the second Saturday of each month. On Saturday, May 12th at 10am, celebrate Mother's Day with the whole family. FREE! Mother's Day Special: Fresh Bouquet and Card-making. Mothers might be happy to go off to a spa or take a relaxing hike on the Conservancy's trails while fathers, grandparents, or other relatives bring kids to this creative event offered by master gardener Lisa Baum. The children will use flowers and plants to create beautiful bouquets and cards with which to surprise their moms on Mother's Day. FREE. The Howard County Conservancy is a non-profit organization and the first environmental education center in Howard County. The Conservancy provides educational programs for children and adults throughout the year at our 232-acre Mt. Pleasant farm. The Conservancy is located on Old Frederick Road (Route 99) between Bethany Lane and Woodstock Road. Please call 410-465-8877 or visit www.hcconservancy.org for further information.

STAR-GAZING May 12, Soldiers Delight, 8-10pm. Annular Solar Eclipse May 20. The path of annularity will begin in southern China and move east through Japan, the northern Pacific Ocean, and into the western United States. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout parts of eastern Asia and most of North America. All programs are Rain or Shine. Time machines will be provided by the Westminster Astronomy Club. May highlight: Plan for June's transit of Venus. Please call 877-794-0606 in advance to register if you are in a group of 10 or more, or for more information. Meet in the Visitors Center. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

FLOWER & PLANT SALE May 12 & 13, 9am-1pm, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Glenwood, Parish Hall, 2892 Rt. 97. Market packs, hanging baskets, herbs & vegetables galore. Proceeds to youth program.

PAINTING WILDLIFE May 14, Avalon, 10am-12pm. Come and join an avid painter/Volunteer Ranger as we relax at the lake and paint some of the native wildlife. Beginners are especially welcome, but any level of expertise may participate. Instruction will be provided. Picture files will be available for subjects in addition to any live animals we may see. All materials will be provided. Wear old clothes. (Acrylic paint is permanent on cloth.) Bring drinking water. For ages 9 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Lost Lake. Please call 410-750-0674 in advance to register or for more information. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

BIO SPIRITUAL FOCUSING thru May 15, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Cost: $150. Guided By: Betty Martin, Mary Perschy. Location: Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville MD 21104. BioSpiritual focusing is a process that recognizes that the human body plays a remarkable role in each person's spiritual development. As people who focus accept their feelings, as well as embrace how their bodies carry those feelings, they are drawn into a deeper experience of integration and wholeness, where new possibilities can emerge. Focusing identifies an opening within the fabric of human unfolding. It marks a way through to the Body of Spirit. To register, please call 410-442-1320 or visit www.BonSecoursSpiritualCenter.org.

SIXTY PLUS WILLS/LEGAL SCREENING On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 pm, Attorney Valerie Rocco will be at The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, 21044, for the 60 Plus Wills and Legal Screening Program. Services include simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. The program is open to Howard County residents over age 60. Cost of document preparation depends on individual or couple's income. This program is available the third Wednesday of every month. It is sponsored by the Howard County Department of Citizen Services, Office on Aging. An appointment is required. Please note that because of the demand for services, appointments often must be scheduled one or more months in advance. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 410-313-7213.

SPAGHETTI DINNER at Lisbon Fire Hall on 5/17. Dinner served 4:30-7:30pm. Cost $4 (kids 5-10), $7 (eat in), $8 (take out).

UPCOMING LISBON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY EVENTS Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast and Hanging Basket Flower Sale, Sunday May 13th 7:30-11:30am; Spaghetti Dinner, Thursday May 17th 4:30-7:30pm. Visit lisbonvfc.org for details or call 410-489-4646.

PARENT/CHILD FUN HIKE May 18, Avalon, 4:30-6pm. Help children to sharpen their observation skills in nature by bringing your child on this parent/child fun hike along the 2-mile Cascade Falls Trail. A volunteer Ranger will provide each pair with a list of items to look for. The top observers will receive a fun prize. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring water. For ages 8 and up. Meet at the Orange Grove parking lot. Please call 410-750-0674 in advance to register or for more information. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

YARD SALE/FLEA MARKET Morgan Chapel United Methodist Church 6750 Woodbine Road, Woodbine is holding a Yard Sale/Flea Market May 19th 8:00am-1:00pm. For rental information please call 301 829-7597.

HISTORY HIKE: THE PATASPCO RIVER VALLEY May 19, Avalon, 10am-12pm. Hunting elk and buffalo in the valley? Gen. Robert E. Lee and John Wilkes Booth in the area? A Civil War steam gun confiscated here? The largest producing mills in the country here? The resident of a 13,000 acre estate influencing the change from tobacco farming to grain production? The first steam-powered boat in the U.S. operating here? Horses pulling train cars through the area? Two National Historical Monuments here? A 45-foot deep raging Patapsco River? Come and find out about these and much more of the fascinating history of the valley. Find out why some have called the Patapsco "the river that built America". A Volunteer Ranger will lead the hike and talk from the Visitors Center in Avalon to the Orange Grove Area and back covering 4 miles on flat, paved surfaces. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring water. For ages 10 and up; anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 410-750-0674 in advance to register or for more information. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

OLD SCHOOL GAMES May 19, Avalon, 3-4pm. Join us for a collection of 1800s inspired games and make your own ice cream! Bring history to life as visitors of all ages act out the life of an 1800s kid. For ages 15 and up. Meet at Avalon Visitor Center. Please call 410-461-5005 to sign up or for more information. Cost: $2 per person.

SIXTY PLUS WILLS/LEGAL SCREENING On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 pm, Attorney Anthony Doyle will be at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City 21042, for the 60 Plus Wills and Legal Screening Program. Services include simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. The program is open to Howard County residents over age 60. Cost of document preparation depends on individual or couple's income. This program is available on the fourth Wednesday of every month except December, when the program is not offered. It sponsored by the Howard County Department of Citizen Services, Office on Aging. An appointment is required. Please note that because of the demand for services, appointments often must be scheduled one or more months in advance. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 410-313-1400.

PAINTING WILDLIFE May 23, Avalon, 10am-12pm. Come and join an avid painter/Volunteer Ranger as we relax at the lake and paint some of the native wildlife. Beginners are especially welcome, but any level of expertise may participate. Instruction will be provided. Picture files will be available for subjects in addition to any live animals we may see. All materials will be provided. Wear old clothes. (Acrylic paint is permanent on cloth.) Bring drinking water. For ages 9 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Lost Lake. Please call 410-750-0674 in advance to register or for more information. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

WIDOWED PERSONS/LIFE PARTNER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for all ages. Sponsored by Gilchrist Hospice Care- Howard County Office, located at 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433 will meet April 19th - May 24th, 6:30-8pm. Sessions are free but pre-registration is required. For additional information and reservations call Gilchrist Hospice Care's Howard County Office at 443-539-4086.

WINE IN THE GARDEN TO BENEFIT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS The Howard County Conservancy announces the sixth annual Wine in the Garden party to be held on Thursday, May 24th from 5-8 p.m. Guests will enjoy wine and foods from a variety of local restaurants and caterers while listening to bluegrass music in the Conservancy's three-acre native plant garden. Browse our large silent auction filled with unique items such as artwork, getaways and more! The garden features native plants and garden elements named in honor or memory of loved ones. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 after May 20th. Visit www.hcconservancy.org for more info or to reserve a ticket. The Howard County Conservancy is a non-profit organization and the first environmental education center in Howard County. The Conservancy provides educational programs for children and adults throughout the year at our 232-acre Mt. Pleasant Farm. The Conservancy is located on Old Frederick Road (Route 99) between Bethany Lane and Marriottsville Road. For further information call 410-465-8877 or www.hcconservancy.org.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE May 26, 8am-2pm, Lisbon UM Church, 15875 Frederick Rd (next to Lisbon Elementary School). Call Dan for free space 410-489-9519.

OPEN HOUSE May 26, Avalon & Hilton, 12-3pm. Check out the mysteries of the Avalon Visitor Center and the Hilton Nature Center before the summer crowds hit. New activities and fun updates have occurred over the winter months. See what's new, meet some volunteers and naturalists! For all ages. Meet at either or both the Avalon Visitor Center or/and the Hilton Nature Center. Please call 410-461-5005 to sign up or for more information. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

HERP HIKE May 26, McKeldin, 1-3pm. Join one of our naturalists for a look at some of nature's most misunderstood creatures - the reptiles and amphibians, or "herps". Participants will be introduced to a few of Maryland's native herp species before heading out on a hike in an attempt to view these fascinating creatures in the wild. The hike will be short, but participants might need to be able to flip rocks and logs, sometimes near water. Any clothes that may get dirty or wet should be worn, also footwear that can be worn in the water is optional if you want to wade in the stream. Please no open-toed shoes. Through this program, we hope to train you in proper "herping" etiquette and skills so that you may be able to experience these animals in the wild on your own, but above all to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of these interesting, helpful, and sometimes beautiful creatures. For all ages, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 410-461-5005 to sign up or for more information. Cost: $3 per person.

HISTORY HIKE: THE PATAPSCO RIVER VALLEY May 15 & May 31, Avalon, 10-11:30am. How did this valley evolve from an Indian hunting ground to the cradle of the industrial revolution in Maryland to Maryland's first state park? How did John Glenn, Captain John Smith, Victor Bloede, General Robert E. Lee, Greenpeace, and the Ellicott brothers make a difference here? Join a volunteer ranger to find out this and much more. A one and a half mile walk on flat ground will accompany the talk (unless it rains). Meet at the Avalon Visitor Center, and wear comfortable shoes. For ages 10 and up. Please call 410-750-0674 in advance to register or for more information. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

VENDORS WANTED Get Your Funk On! Seeking Vendors/Crafters/Yard Salers/Whatevers. The American Cancer Society and The Pink Cabbage will be hosting a Funky Flea June 2nd at The Pink Cabbage. This yearly event is a lot of fun! Sell your goods and help a great cause. Register at www.thepinkcabbageshop.com

YARD SALE Poplar Springs UMC, 915 E. Watersville Rd., Poplar Springs, MD 21771, will hold a Yard Sale as part of the Historic National Road Yard Sale on Saturday, June 2, 2012, 8 am to 2 pm. Spaces are available at a cost of $10. Bring your own table. Call Jane at 410-489-7269 to reserve your space. Food rights are reserved.

HUGE ANNUAL COMMUNITY SALE Lisbon, Sat June 2, 8am-2pm, 40 spaces, $15/ea. Sat. 6/2, 8 - 2, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 16457 Old Frederick Rd. Food available. R/D 6/9. Reserve: 410-489-4411.

ANNUAL FLEA MARKET & MINI-BOOK SALE Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church, 14551 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood, MD, Saturday, June 2 - 8:00am-1pm (rain date June 9). Spaces are free, tables for $5, setup at 7:30am. Registration is required because spaces are limited. Call Carole Kramer at 410-442-2475.

UNDERSTANDING GRIEF - (JUST FOR TEENS) sponsored by Gilchrist Hospice Care - Howard County location, located at 5537 Twin Knolls Rd, Suite 433, Columbia, June 5, 6:30-8pm. The program is free but pre-registration is required. To register, please cal Gilchrist Hospice Care's Howard County Office at 443-539-4086 or email GHC_bereavement@gilchristhospice.org.

FLEA MARKET & MINI BOOK SALE Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church 14551 Burntwoods Rd. Glenwood 21738 (Howard County) is holding the 5th Annual Flea Market on Sat. June 2, 2012 from 8am-1pm. Rain date is the following Saturday, June 9. Space is limited to 30 vendors. Spaces will be FREE. Six foot long tables are for rent for $5. Set up time is 7:30am. Because of the vast numbers of books received for our annual fall book sale, we again will have a mini book sale inside the building. We encourage all our book sale customers to visit us for the mini book sale in June & for the huge book sale in Sept. To reserve a space, table or to ask questions, call Carole Kramer 410-442-2475 or email churchbooks@hotmail.com.

FATHER LOSS WORKSHOP Hospice of Howard County, located at 5537 Twin Knolls Rd, Suite 433, Columbia, will sponsor a Father Loss Workshop on June 12, 6:30pm-8:00pm. This workshop is for adults who have experienced the death of a father. They will provide the participants and opportunity to explore the meaning of their loss and to express their thoughts and feelings. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, please call Hospice of Howard County at 443-539-4086 or email GHC_bereavement@gilchristhospice.org.

EMMANUEL METHODIST PRESCHOOL conveniently located off Rt. 29 or I-95 in Howard County is still registering for the fall 2012-2013 school year. Limited space available in the 3-Day 2 1/2 year old program, 2-Day Afternoon 3 year old program, and the 5-Day Extended (9am - 1pm) and Full-Day (9am - 3pm) 4 year old program. For more information about our unique MSDE accredited program for children ages 2.5 to 5 years, please call 301-725-5178 or visit www.emmanuelpreschool.com.

RAINFOREST EXPEDITION SUMMER CAMP! Join us at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church for an exciting camp July 9-13th from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Register today at www.chapelgate.or/camp.

BOOKS, RECORDS, DVDS, CDS, VIDEOS WANTED For 17th Annual Media Sale at Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church, 14551 Burntwoods Rd, Glenwood. Place donations in and on plastic bench @ side door off parking lot. Tax donation forms are inside the bench. Sale dates: Sept. 13, 2012 from 3 - 7pm, Sept. 14, from 3 - 7 pm, Sept. 15, $5 BAG sale from 9 am - 3 pm. We do NOT accept encyclopedias, national geographic magazines, or reader's digest condensed books. We accept donations 365 days a year. We prefer to get them as early as possible during the year, so that they can be sorted. Last year we had 20,000 books for sale! Call 410-442-2475 Carole Kramer (Coordinator).

POPLAR SPRINGS UMC THRIFT SHOP located at 919 East Watersville Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771, is open 11 am - 2 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Join us the last full weekend of each month for a $5 bag sale.

BASKETS & BUCKS BINGO May 11, New Windsor Fire Hall, doors open at 5:30pm, games start at 7pm. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 16 Games, baskets filled with protectors. 4 games $25 cash. Early bird, jackpots, raffles extra, 1 jackpot $100. Call Wanda Legore 410-795-4640 for information. All proceeds go to Ronnie Legore Memorial Fields.

RHODODENDRON & AZALEA SHOW & SALE The Mason Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society presents the Annual Flower Show and Sale in the Shipley Arena at the Carroll County Agricultural Center, Westminster, MD, Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In addition, rhododendron experts will be on hand to answer your questions and provide advice on successful growing.

MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST - LAST OF THE SEASON 8 West Locust St, Union Bridge MD, Union Bridge Fire Co. Sunday May 13, 2012 7AM to 12 Noon. Adults $7.00 - Children 6-12 $3.50-under 6 "Free". All you can eat - Pancakes, French toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Sausage Gravy, Hominy, Puddin, Potatoes, Biscuits, Muffins, Fruit, Orange.

ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER May 16, 4-7pm,Winfield Fire Dept, 1320 West Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD. Spaghetti w/meat sauce or marinara sauce, tossed salad, & bread sticks, home made baked goods available at the Ladies Auxiliary Bake Table. $7 eat-in, $8 carry out, children $3.50 (3-10 yrs).

BASKET & PURSE BINGO May 18, Gamber & Community Fire Hall, 3838 Niner Rd, Finksburg, MD. Doors open at 5pm, early birds, 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm. Benefits Gamber Auxiliary & Gamber Fire Company (to assist with the purchase of the new Engine134). Door prizes, Jackpot games, raffles, 50/50 drawing. Delicious Food & shrimp platters for sale. Admission $15. Call Charlene 410-833-4810 for more information or to purchase tickets.

FOOD PANTRY Ebenezer United Methodist Church will hold the Rock of Help food pantry for those in need from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday May 19 at 4901 Woodbine Road, Sykesville. Canned goods and laundry detergent will be available. Information: 410-795-6136 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

MT. AIRY MAY FEST on the streets of Historic Downtown Mt. Airy, May 19th, 11am-7pm & May 20th, 10am-5pm. Artists, crafters, vendors, kid's park, entertainment, music & good food. Shuttle bus available on the corner of 27 & Twin Arch at Carnival Grounds. Rental space info at www.mtairylions.com.

ATTENTION CRAFTERS, ANTIQUE DEALERS & FLEA MARKET VENDORS Space is available on June 2, 2012 for the 22nd Annual Strawberry Festival to be held at Sykesville Freedom District Fire Grounds, 9 am - 4 pm. Sponsored by Messiah Lutheran Church. Vendor spaces are available at $40 for a 20'x20' area. For general information, call 410-795-9174 or visit melchurch.org. Information for crafters and vendors, please call 410-875-2633.

VBS PROGRAM Faith Lutheran Church, LCMS, Eldersburg, announces its VBS program. Sonrise National Park VBS, with its theme song, "It's Gonna be a Cool, Cool, Summer!" runs June 18-22, 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. Children age 3 (by January 1, 2012) through entering 6th grade in the fall are invited to attend. Registration begins May 7 and is online at www.faithlutheraneldersburg.com (click on the VBS link). The church is located at 1700 St. Andrews Way, next to the public library, and can be reached at 410-795-8082

THE LIBERTY STREET RODS OF CARROLL COUNTY and The Winfield Volunteer Fire Dept will host their 23rd annual Car Show on June 24, at the Winfield Fire Dept grounds, located on Rt 26 just east of Woodbine Road. All pre 1973 Street Rods, Custom Cars, Street Machines, Antiques and Trucks are welcome to compete for the "Top 40" plaques, engines and truck awards. There will be dash plaques and goodie bags for the first 250 cars and a chance to win door prizes all day. There will be games for all ages. There will also be a special pancake breakfast and fried chicken lunch for participants. Spectators are welcome with food and drinks available on the grounds. The show will run from 9am-3pm with most of the proceeds going to the Winfield Fire Dept. For more information, please call Tim Donlan at 410-876-5956.

MONTHLY $ BINGO Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Union Bridge Fire Co, 8 Locust St, Union Bridge, MD. Second Monday of Every Month. Doors open at 5:30 PM Games Begin at 7:00 PM. 5 Early bird games, 20 Regular Games, 3 Specials, 2 Split the Pots, Jackpot! Jar & Pull tab tickets. Food will be available for purchase. Any questions Call 410-775-7891. If snow emergency plan is in effect event will be cancelled.

SOUP FOR THE SOUL - MISSION at Brandenburg United Methodist Church Rt. 97 & Streaker Road, South/West Sykesville Area - all in need are welcome. 6-7 pm every 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. Serving soup and beverage. Inclement weather policy per Carroll County School Closings. More information at: 410-549-7822 or www.brandenburgumc.org. Occasional changes in schedule may occur due to holidays. Please refer to our website at www.brandenburgumc.org.

MONTHLY $ BINGO Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Union Bridge Fire Co, 8 Locust St, Union Bridge, MD. Second Monday of every month. Doors open at 5:30pm, Games Begin at 7:00pm. 5 Early bird games, 20 Regular Games, 3 Specials, 2 Split the Pots, Jackpot! Jar & Pull tab tickets. Food will be available for purchase. Any questions Call 410-775-7891.