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Leadership Howard County’s Big Event

05/08/2024 to 05/08/2024

2700 Turf Valley Road , Ellicott City , MD 21042

Leadership Howard County will hold its annual Big Event featuring guest speaker Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation and reentry program in the world. Boyle and two formerly gang-involved individuals will present “You’re Still on the Fastest Route: Arriving at a Community of Cherished Belonging.” Leadership Howard County’s Big Event brings together more than 400 leaders from business, government and nonprofit organizations in Howard County. Proceeds from the event support Leadership Howard County programs and scholarships. General admission tickets cost $100 through April 5 and $75 for veterans, students and nonprofits with 25 or fewer employees. Beginning April 6, all tickets cost $125. To register or learn more, visit bit.ly/2024-BigEvent or call 410-730-4474.

Wine Tasting Featuring Expert Janet Cam: Affordable and Fabulous? Trader Joe’s Has it All

05/09/2024 to 05/09/2024

921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003, washington, DC 20003

Janet Cam is a Culinary Strategist and wine expert, best known as the co-founder of DC’s storied restaurant, Le Pavillon, the first nouvelle cuisine restaurant in the U.S., honored with Wine Spectator’s Grand Award for their wine list. https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-best-of-traders-joes-and-why-with-tips-to-help-you-define-your-palate-preferences-featuring-wine-expert-janet-cam/

55+ WELLNESS & SAFETY EXPO

05/10/2024 to 05/10/2024

120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180

Friday, May 10, 2024 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Vienna Community Center. Join Vienna Parks and Recreation for a Wellness and Safety Expo where older adults benefit from medical screenings and educational opportunities from local vendors providing a wide range of resources to enhance physical and mental wellbeing. This event provides a wonderful environment to nurture personal interests, learn something new, foster friendships and gather vital information. Over 40 vendors, goody bags, giveaways, and an on-site food vendor. Sponsored by Vienna Parks and Recreation. To learn more about this FREE event contact Kathy Blevins at 703-255-7801.

Annual Spring Faire/Craft and Vendor Show

05/11/2024 to 05/11/2024

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 8304 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152

The Woman's Club of Springfield is hosting an Annual Spring Faire on Saturday May 11, 2024. Proceeds benefit the Bethany House.

Annual Spring Faire/Craft and Vendor Show

05/11/2024 to 05/11/2024

8304 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152

Annual Spring Faire Craft and Vendor Show. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Proceeds benefit the Bethany House

Green Spring Master Gardener Interactive Mini Garden Fair

05/11/2024 to 05/11/2024

101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA 22180

Come to Patrick Henry Library for this free event. Explore 4 stations staffed by Master Gardeners that include exhibit materials, posters, examples and handouts. Transitioning to Native Plants, Dealing with Deer, What to do about Invasive Plants, General Information. https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/11954408