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National Prescription Drug Take-back Day

04/27/2024 to 04/27/2024

5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center will accept and dispose of unused, expired and unwanted medicines, no questions asked, at a drive-through to collect tablets, capsules, liquids, creams, e-cigarettes, vape pens and needles for safe, secure, environmentally friendly disposal. The event is part of National Prescription Drug Take-back Day. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center will join organizations throughout the U.S. to prevent the misuse of prescription medications, many of which continue to supply the nation’s opioid epidemic. Disposing of unused, expired and unwanted drugs means they’ll no longer pose a danger to anyone in the home or on the street.

Landlord-Tenant Conference

04/27/2024 to 04/27/2024

6040 Scholarship Drive, Columbia, MD 21045

The Landlord-Tenant Conference aims to provide valuable insights and best practices for navigating the landlord-tenant relationship. Whether you're a tenant, landlord, property manager, or someone seeking assistance in this area, this event is for you. Discover essential topics such as lease agreements, rental licensing requirements, discrimination issues, financial readiness for renting, and much more through a series of informative sessions led by industry experts and community organizations. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the rights, obligations, and resources available in the landlord-tenant dynamic. Space is limited. April 27, 2024, 8:30-1:00 Howard Community College, Duncan Hall 6040 Scholarship Drive Columbia, MD 21044. **Registration Required**: https://bit.ly/LandlordTenant2024

St. Louis Concert Series — The Glory of Spring

04/28/2024 to 04/28/2024

St Louis Church, Clarksville, MD 21029

Join the St. Louis Church Concert Series and the Columbia Orchestra as they celebrate the third year of their alliance and the beauty of the season on April 28, 2024 at 4:30pm in the St. Louis Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike. Maestro Craig Kier leads this program of well-loved masterworks and newer pieces that features violinist, Sheng-Tsung Wang, the St. Louis Concert Chorus, and The Columbia Orchestra. Highlights include “Spring” from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” John Rutter’s “Gloria,” and Adolphus Hailstork’s “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes.” Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. More information available at www.stlconcertseries.org.

Maryland Winds – A John Williams Showcase

04/28/2024 to 04/28/2024

10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

The iconic scores of your favorite movies come to life on the Chrysalis stage at beautiful Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods for this FREE, family-friendly event! Register now for your free tickets and join us on April 28! Gates open at 4:00 for pre-show activities. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maryland-winds-registration-851003934677. Maryland Winds is a professional concert band based in Howard County that exists to bring world-class wind band music to the residents of Maryland.

Elusive Reality Digital Art By Tery Pellmar

05/01/2024 to 05/26/2024

8197 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Artists Gallery’s featured show for May is, Elusive Reality, digital art by Silver Spring artist, Terry Pellmar. Terry Pellmar depicts reality transformed and new worlds imagined using fractal art, digital painting, and image manipulation. This exhibit runs May 1-May 26, 2024 with a reception on Sunday, May 5 from 2-4pm. Gallery Hours: Wednesday 11 to 3 PM, and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-6pm. Artists’ Gallery, 8197 Main Street Ellicott City, Maryland 21043. 443-325-5936. Website: www.artistsgalleryec.com.

Campaign for Nature Conference

05/01/2024 to 05/01/2024

Vollmer Center @ Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore right off Rd. 695, MD 21209

Campaign for Nature features 5 Speakers on Climate Change in a full Day live conference sponsored by the Climate Action Committee of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland.