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Howard County Veterans Monument Opening and Dedication
05/14/2026 to 05/14/2026
10271 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044The Howard County Veterans Foundation will hold an opening and dedication of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument this May. The ceremony will take place at the site of the new monument at Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Park in downtown Columbia. During the event, veteran service organization and community leaders will speak and participate in a ribbon cutting, and a Marine Corps detail will raise the flag over the monument for the first time. Learn more at: https://www.howardcountyveterans.org/howard-county-veterans-and-families-monument-opening-and-dedication/
Sticky Stars and Sheets: A Spoken Word Play
05/15/2026 to 05/15/2026
Club Car, 12 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201Regie Cabico takes on queerphobia in the classrooms and the dive bars with poetic lyricism and self-effacing humor, and resilience. Cabico presents his signature performance of poetry and stories of Asian appropriation and the daily triggers he confronts from a multiverse that gets smaller stepping out of a pandemic and surviving dive bars, bathhouses, teen stalkers, as he tries to get his groove back. Regie Cabico: Writer & Performer; Mohammad Rohaizad Suaidi: Director & Dramaturg. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sticky-stars-and-sheets-a-spoken-word-play-tickets-1986362045349
Journey to Hope – DC Conference
05/16/2026 to 05/16/2026
Sibley Hospital, 5215 Loughboro Road, NW, Washington, DC 20016This is a free conference for care partners: Are you caring for a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? Feeling uneasy, under-informed or overwhelmed? Let us help! Join us to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, how to be a better care partner, and the importance of self-care. Meet other care partners to learn and share new ways of coping and caring for yourself and your loved one. Hear about local resources. Topics include: how blood biomarkers can help with early diagnosis; a comprehensive, person-centered guide for caregivers navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, which covers practical strategies to maximize independence, improve communication techniques, interpret behaviors as messages, and connect with necessary support services; and a workshop on incorporating improv for caregivers to learn strategies to support communication, reduce pressure, and approach daily interactions with greater ease, flexibility, and joy—no improv experience required. To register, please visit smh.memberclicks.net/2026JourneyToHopeSSA, email tsechri1@jh.edu, or call 202-364-7602.
17th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival
05/16/2026 to 05/16/2026
506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a free annual celebration of great books and great writing that has made its mark as one of the nation’s top literary events. More than 100 featured best-selling and award-winning authors – including Rabih Alameddine, Stephanie Dray, Jonathan Karl, Dorian Elizabeth Knapp, Christopher Kondrich, Cynthia Manick, Jason Mott, Keith O’Brien, George Packer, Susan Page, Brian Lies, Erin Entrada Kelly, Linda Sue Park, Sarah Dessen, John Patrick Green and more – will participate in presentations and panel discussions. The festival also includes interactive writing workshops, a Children’s Village, book sales, author signings and more. Admission and shuttles from Shady Grove Metro and Montgomery County Fairgrounds are FREE. For more information, visit https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/
Financial Literacy: Smart Tax Planning
05/16/2026 to 05/16/2026
Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853Learn the basics of how the U.S. tax system works and simple strategies to legally reduce your tax burden. We’ll also cover how taxes affect your paycheck, investments, and retirement savings, along with tips you can apply throughout the year, not just during tax season. This free workshop will provide easy-to-understand guidance to help you make more informed financial decisions. Register today! https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16359221 or call Aspen Hill Library at 240 773-9410.
Erin Levitas Foundation Stroll & Roll
05/16/2026 to 05/16/2026
333 W Camden St, Baltimore, MD 21201From lacing up to rolling out, participants are gearing up for race day in Baltimore. The 7th Annual Erin Levitas Foundation Stroll & Roll will take place at the iconic Camden Yards Sports Complex. The event features a 5K run and a 1.6-mile walk, welcoming participants and community partner groups. Proceeds support the non-profit's programs, teaching children what healthy relationships look like and help prevent sexual harm before it begins. Through education, empathy, and collaboration, the Erin Levitas Foundation, based in Maryland, empowers young people and adults in their lives to support safe, healthy development. The organization works with communities, kids, caregivers, and professionals to build skills and behaviors that reduce the risk of harm for children ages 0-18. The Stroll & Roll offers something for everyone. Registration is $25, children 12 and under participate for free. A Virtual 5K and walk option is also available. All registrants receive a free event t-shirt and bag plus access to all event activities and 5k participants and kids will receive a medal. For the full list of activities and to register, visit: https://strollandroll.info
