1996 Calendar
Laurel Farmer's Market
Every Thursday, 12 - 5. Riverfront Park at end of Avondale Street.
May 5: Montpelier Spring Festival
May 11: Main Street Festival
June 8: Laurel 5K Run/Walk
July 6: Laurel 4th of July Celebration
July 6: MeadFest '96 Fourth of July
August 3, 7pm: Tavern Night at Montpelier Mansion
Colonial music by David & Ginger Hildebrand. Sponsored by the Friends of Montpelier and M-NCPPC. 953-1376, TTY: 779-5321. $15.
August 6: National Night Out Against Crime
Laurel police will appear at block parties and other events scheduled by neighborhoods. For more information call Cpl. Phil Pollock, head of the community policing unit, at 301-498-0092.
August 9, 7:30pm: Outdoor Concert at Montpelier
Dixieland jazz concert by the Starvation Army Band. 776-2805.
August 10 - 17: Howard County Fair
2210 Fairground Road, West Friendship. 442-1022.
August 11, 7-9pm: Lawn Chair Concert Series
Blue Daze (bluegrass). Provided by the Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation, sponsored by the Laurel Boys and Girls Club. McCullough Field, Eighth and Montgomery Streets. 725-7800
August 17, 12noon - 7pm: The Sports Authority
Grand Opening activities including the Rollerblade Demo Van, Aeorbics Demo, free sampling from Papa John's Pizza and Gatorade, prize drawings (trip to favorite NFL football game, autographed merchandise, ...), Hoops and the Dance Team, Basketball Hot Shot Challenge, Football Quarterback Challenge, Baseball Fast Pitch Challenge, free hats to first 1000 customers, and other free giveways.
August 18, 11am - 6pm: The Sports Authority
Grand Opening activities including the Rollerblade Demo Van, Aeorbics Demo, free sampling from Papa John's Pizza and Gatorade, prize drawings (trip to favorite NFL football game, autographed merchandise, ...), Hoops and the Dance Team, Basketball Hot Shot Challenge, Football Quarterback Challenge, Baseball Fast Pitch Challenge, free hats to first 1000 customers, and other free giveways.
August 23 7:30pm: Outdoor Concert at Montpelier (776-2805)
August 24 - September 2: Maryland State Fair (Timonium)
August 24: The Sports Authority
Meet Brendan Witt of the Washington Capitals.
August 25, 7-9pm: Lawn Chair Concert Series
Terry Marsh (big band, country, gospel mix). Provided by the Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation, sponsored by the Laurel Boys and Girls Club. McCullough Field, Eighth and Montgomery Streets. 725-7800
August 30: Local Magician Eric Henning
Appearing at Something Special coffee shop.
September 6: The Gardens Ice House Opens to the Public (6am-12midnight)
September 7: West Laurel Swim Club Yard Sale
Contact Eileen Hall at 301-776-1337 for information or to reserve table space.
September 7: Laurel Lions 32nd Annual Auto Show
8am-5pm at Laurel Race Course. Admission is $5, children under 12 free.
Featuring over 800 antique, custom, street rods, sports, van, trucks & special interest vehicles, auto parts flea market, auto auction, food pavillions & entertainment.
For more information call 301-725-3442. Laurel Lions Club assisted by Chesapeake Region of Md. & Street Survivors of MD, Inc.
September 13-15: Grand Opening of The Gardens Ice House
Includes exhibition game between members of the 1980 U.S. gold medal hockey team and a Washington Capitals alumni team. Ticket Information
September 15: Air Fair 1996 and Open House
Free. Features air show, rides, vendors, and other exciting events.
College Park Airport and Museum, 1909 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park (301-864-6029).
September 15: 5th Annual Rid for Kids
Sign-up 8-9:45am. The Mall in Columbia. 301-497-6192, 800-253-6530.
September 16: Friends of the Laurel Library Meeting
Frank Casula ("The Mayor") will be speaking at this month's meeting. For more information please contact President Betty Murphy.
September 20, 8pm: Montpelier Jazz Series
Series of Friday night concerts starting on September 20 and running through November1. Cost is $15 for individual concerts and $85 for a series subscription. For more information call 301-953-1993, 410-792-0664, or TTY 301-490-2329.
September 28: Pallotti Invitational Run (Supplee)
September 28: Hooked on Fishing for Youth (Supplee)
From 8am to 12noon. The West Laurel Recreation Council is sponsoring the event for children from ages 4 to 12 to try their skills at fishing while they compte for some nice prizes, based on the size of their catch. For more information contact Nancy Whipple at 301-776-0104.
Saturday September 28: NetDay East
Wiring of schools for internet access. More Information...
Saturday September 28: Net Weekend
We will join with volunteers across Maryland in an effort to wire many of our classrooms for the Internet. If you ar knowledgeable about computers, wiring, and /or electrical work, and are willing to help us here at Bond Mill on September 28, please call our office at 301-497-3600. We will then contact you about our plans.
Saturday October 5: Laurel Regional Hospital Auxillary YARD SALE
9am-3pm in the employee parking lot at Contee and Van Dusen roads. Rain date is Sunday October 6. Cost is $15 for a 9x18 foot space. Deadline for space reservations is Saturday, Septmber 21. Call Elaine Weaver at 301-725-3225.
Saturday October 5: NetDay East
Wiring of schools for internet access. More Information...
Thursday October 10, 6:30-8:30pm: OASIS Opening Night
Welcome back! O"A"SIS will continue on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at Eisenhower M.S. starting in October. Bring your students for tutoring, computer lab or homework help. Let them listen to story hour while you join our aerobics class. We also need you as volunteers. For information or to volunteer call Ms. Bruno at Laurel High 301-497-2050.
Saturday October 12: Riverfront Festival
10am-4pm at Riverfront Park, Laurel. Sponsored by the Laurel Board of Trade. Vendors should call Eleanor Wolter at 483-0838.
Saturday October 12: NetDay East
Wiring of schools for internet access. More Information...
Saturday October 12, 9am: Walk for Life
At Centennial Park in Columbia, to benefit the Laurel Pregnancy Center. For more information call 301-776-9997.
October 17: I
CC Alternatives Update Workshop
At Laurel High School.
Saturday October 19: Hectar the Fire Safety Clown & Tag the Fire Safety Dog
From 10am to 12noon at the West Laurel Community Building (Supplee), Brooklyn Bridge and Bond Mill Roads. Sponsored by the West Laurel Recreation Council. Free and suitable for all ages. For more information contact Mark Doore at 301-572-2385.
Saturday October 19: NetDay East
Wiring of schools for internet access. More Information...
October 20: Laurel Fire Department Open House
From Noon to 5pm. Fire station is located at Van Dusen Road and Cherry Lane.
October 21: ICC Alternatives Update Workshop
At Briggs Chaney Middle School.
October 22: ICC Alternatives Update Workshop
At Redland Middle School.
Saturday October 26: NetDay East
Wiring of schools for internet access. More Information...
Sunday December 8: Brennan-McCeney House Tour
Seven beautifully restored homes in the historic area of Laurel plus St. Phillip's Church and the Laurel Museum (decorated for the season). 4-7 p.m., includes refreshments at St. Phillip's and a silent auction. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Available at many locations on Main Street, including L&L, The Laurel Museum, Little Tea Pot, Somthing Special and others, plus Bergmann's Cleaners.
A VIP reception is being held from 2-4 at the McCeney Home at 4th & Main. Donations of $100 receive 2 house tour tickets and chance to see this historic home and attend the reception. To order tickets, for the house tour and/or private reception call: 301-725-7975.
1997 Calendar
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