Visitor's Guide to Howard County - 2016

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The Shrine of St. Anthony
Situated on 310 acres of rolling hills and
woodlands in the heart of the Baltimore-
Washington area, the Shrine of St. Anthony
offers a unique opportunity to “come away
and rest awhile” (Mark 6:31). Trails for hiking
and meandering weave through the many
wooded acres, with benches positioned
throughout the property. Visit the beautiful
grounds, with family and friends (even Fido),
to meditate, pray, or just enjoy the fall foliage
– or the seasonal flower and herb gardens.
12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD
21042, 410-531-2800,
Worthington and Columbia
Dog Parks invite your furry
friends to enjoy socializing
and running without the
confines of a leash.
howardcountymd.gov/
Departments.aspx?id=1917
facilities/columbia-dogpark
FREEOR ALMOST FREE
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Retreat and Conference
Center At Bon Secours
The Center, at the highest point of
313 acres of pastures and woodlands
adjacent to Patapsco Valley State Park,
commands spectacular views of some
of Maryland’s most beautiful coun-
tryside. Explore walking trails where
you might spot birds and wildlife that
make their home here, a reflecting pool
and footbridge, peace garden and a
meditative labyrinth. 1525 Marriottsville
Road, Marrriottsville, MD 21104,
410-442-3120, PHOTOS BY KENNETH LOSURDO, JR.
Shrine of St. Anthony
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Blossoms of Hope’s
CHERRYBRATION DAYS
Inspire hope, happiness & health
For more information on events and purchasing of trees,
call 443-538-0858 or visit
Events Spring 2016
Pink Plate Specials at “Community
Conscious Restaurants” in April
Enchanted Forest Cherrybration
Days at Clark’s Elioak Farm.
April 9–10, 2016
Pretty in Pink – A champagne ladies
luncheon and fashion show at Turf Valley.
Friday, April 1, 2016, 10:00am–3:00pm
Moving Forward – A juried theme
show presented by Columbia Art Center
Galleries. Awards reception Friday,
April 8, 2016, 6:00–8:00pm. Gallery
open from April 7–May 1, 2016.
Cherrybration at Savage Mill –
Terrapin Adventures. Sunday,
April 24, 2016
8th Annual Pink Greens Golf
Classic at Turf Valley. Tuesday,
May 10, 2016, 9:00am–4:00pm
Hills of Milltown 5K Race
in Downtown Ellicott City.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Power of the Purse at Fretz Kitchen.
Gently used and vintage purses will be
available for cash and carry. New and
designer handbags, some of which will
be filled with goodies, will be included
in the Silent Auction. There will be light
fare, networking, and much more!
Monday, June 13, 2016, 4:30pm–7:30pm
Springtime is cherry blossom time in
Howard County, Maryland and Blossoms
of Hope’s Spring CHERRYBRATION DAYS
bring seasonal activities for every age,
every budget, and almost every interest.
These activities honor the beauty of the
trees and help raise cancer awareness
by benefiting the Claudia Mayer/Tina
Broccolino Cancer Resource Center and
other local charities, with more than 1,800
cherry trees blossoming in parks, along
roadways, and at county-wide attractions.
Want to visit the trees this spring?
Visit our website and see the map tour
where they have been planted.