Pedal and Pick and Poker and More This Weekend in Howard County

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.

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 Pedal and Pick

• Where:  Ride starts and ends at Larriland Farms, 2415 Woodbine Rd  Woodbine

• When:  Saturday, July 21, 9:30 a.m.

• Description:  Sponsored by Terrapin Adventures in Savage. 13.3 mile ride through Western Howard County farm land. 

• Cost: $49.95 (Bring your own bike = $25)

Shauna Quinn Cancer Benefit Poker Run

• Where:  Laurel Elks Lodge #2283- 82, 8261 Brock Bridge Road Laurel

• When:  Saturday, July 20, 8 a.m.

• Description:  Shauna Quinn Cancer Benefit Poker Run.  Money raised will go to help family pay for medical expenses.

• Cost:  $10 – passenger on motorcycle, $25 – motorcycle, $25 - car

Open Doors Food Pantry

• Where:  12430 Scaggsville Rd, Highland

• When:  Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.

• Description:  The Open Doors Food Pantry will distribute food every third Saturday beginning July 20.  Registration 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Need a driver’s license or ID card to register.

• Cost: Free

Beat the Heat - Restorative Yoga with Olga Campora

• Where:   7130 Minstrel Way, Suite 160, Columbia

• When:  Saturday, July 20, 12:30 p.m.

• Description:  Two hour yoga event that helps to reduce stress.

• Cost: $35

Eat, Drink, and SING to Cure Cancer!

• Where:  Second Chance Saloon, 5888 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia

• When:  Saturday, July 20, 6 p.m.

• Description:  Fund raising night including food, drinks, music and company to help raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Silent auction, raffle for Kindle Fire, and donate-to-sing karaoke.

• Cost:  Second Chance will donate 10% of their food and drink proceeds to LLS from 6pm-11pm.

Summer Saturday Nature Series: Container Gardens

• Where:  Benjamin Banneker Park & Museum, 300 Oella Ave., Catonsville

• When:  Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m.

• Description:  Plant your own garden using recycled materials.

• Cost:  Please call ahead to register as space is limited.

First Place Singles Walk/Lunch

• Where:  Centennial Lake, Rt. 108, Ellicott City

• When:  Sunday, July 21, 12 p.m.

• Description:  A social group for singles, 40+ for a walk around Centennial Lake followed by lunch at 1 pm at LeeLynns (on the porch) at 9495 Old Annapolis Road, Ellicott City. 

• Cost: To RSVP call 410-243-7344 or email info@firstplacesingles.org.  For a July calendar of events go to www.firstplacesingles.org .

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Know of any other fun events going on this weekend?  Please share the details here in the comments!