Harvest Moon Weekend, Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser, St. Jude Give Thanks Walk and More in Howard County this Weekend

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. 

Youth Dance

• Where: Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, 6275 Old Washington Rd, Elkridge
• When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
• Description:  The Junior firefighters are hosting a Youth Dance at the firehouse in Elkridge. Youths between the ages of 9 and 15.
• Cost: $10.00

Bingo at the Firehouse

• Where:  Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, 6275 Old Washington Rd, Elkridge
• When:  Friday, Nov. 16, 7:15 p.m.
• Description:  Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department hosts Bingo.
• Cost: $10.00

St. Jude Give Thanks Walk

• Where:  Centennial Park, 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City
• When:  Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. 
• Description: St. Jude supporters are invited to walk to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
• Cost: Free

Ukelele & cello concert

• Where:  8328 Court Ave, Ellicott City
• When: Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
• Description:  Victoria Vox (ukelele and vocals) and Katie Chambers (cello) will perform at the Howard County Historical Society Museum on Nov. 16 as part of the ongoing museum concert series. 
• Cost:  $20.00

Harvest Moon Weekend - Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser

• Where:  Peralynna Manor At Rosehill, 10605 State Route 108, Columbia 
• When:  Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
• Description:  November’s monthly event at Peralynna focuses on helping victims of Hurricane Sandy. People are encouraged to bring donations or monetary assistance to Pralynna during the Harvest Moon Weekend Events.
• Cost: Free

Mid Atlantic Deaf and Hard of Hearing Festival

• Where: 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship 
• When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing Festival is held at the Howard County Fairgrounds.  All are welcome.
• Cost: Free

Bright Lights of Broadway

• Where:  Columbia Center of Theatrical Art, 6655 Dobbin Rd, Columbia
• When:  Saturday, Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m.
• Description:  This is a program that helps children with communication disorders and social skills needs improve their communication abilities through musical theatre.
• Cost:  Free

The Universe through Little Eyes

• Where: Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia
• When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Presentation for ages 3-5 in the Robinson Nature Center’s NatureSphere, a digital planetarium and dome-style movie theater.
• Cost: $3.00