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Elkster 5k, Hot Air Balloon Fest and More in Howard County this Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do in and around Elkridge this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

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Elkster 5K

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  • Where:  Elkridge Elementary School, 7075 Montgomery Rd, Elkridge
  • When:  Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.
  • Description:  Elkridge Elementary School hosts a 5K.  The class with the most participants wins a Cupcake Party. 
  • Cost: $20 for adults $15 for kids 12 and younger.

Youth Dance

  • Where:  6275 Old Washington Rd, Elkridge
  • When:   Saturday, May 18, 7 p.m.
  • Description:   Youth Dance at Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department includes door prizes, food, and more.  Sign-In Begins at 6:30 p.m.  $10.00 per ticket Ages 9 – 15.
  • Cost: $10

Springing Up Healthy Family Health Event

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  • Where:  The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia
  • When:  Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.
  • Description:  Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (HCGH) will hold a free family health event “Springing Up Healthy” on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Center Court of The Mall in Columbia.
  • Cost:  Free

  • Where:  Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Ln, Columbia
  • When:  Friday, May 17, 8 p.m.
  • Description:    Silhouette Stages, Inc. is proud to announce its Spring 2013 production of The Full Monty, at Slayton House, located in the Wilde Lake Village Center.
  • Cost: $18

First Place Singles at Wine in the Woods

  • Where:  Symphony Woods, 5950 Symphony Woods Rd, Columbia
  • When:  Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.
  • Description:   Annual Wine in the Woods festival features wine tasting, food, music and more.  First Place Singles, a social group for singles invites other singles to join them for Wine in the woods.  RSVP by calling 410-243-7344 or email info@firstplacesingles.org.
  • Cost:  Free, Wine in the Woods: $30 - $40

Wiley Purkey – The Artist as History A Retrospective Exhibition - Painting Ellicott City - 1969-2013

  • Where:  8328 Court Ave, Ellicott City
  • When:  Friday, May 17, 1 p.m.
  • Description:   Wiley Purkey has been recording the changes in the Ellicott City Historic District from 1969 to the present, through his numerous drawings and paintings.  The images in this show are chosen from those 44 years of drawings, watercolors, oil paintings and prints.
  • Cost:  Free

Hot Air Balloon Festival - Balloon Glow

  • Where:  2700 Turf Valley Rd., Ellicott City
  • When:  Friday, May 17, at dusk.
  • Description:  Up to twenty hot air balloons participate in a balloon glow events at Turf Valley.  Music will be part of the presentation.
  • Cost:  Free

National Kidney Foundation of Maryland KEY Screening

  • Where:  5460 Trumpeter Rd., Columbia
  • When:  Friday, May 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Description:  Lasting about 20 minutes, the screening includes a blood test, as well as blood pressure and weight checks. It will test for high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease. No appointments are needed and any adult can participate.
  • Cost:  Free

Black Ankle Wine Dinner

  • Where:  Saturday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.
  • When:  2700 Turf Valley Rd., Ellicott City
  • Description:  A six-course dinner featuring and paired with wines from Frederick County's Black Ankle Vineyards will be served in Christina's Dining Room in Alexandra's Restaurant. Reservations required; please call 410-480-2400.
  • Cost:  $50

This article has been edited to correct the price of the Elkster 5k.

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