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Good morning neighbor!

As we head into this Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. If that includes taking in a parade, there are several in the region and the three closest are in Annapolis (Sunday), Bowie (Saturday), and Rockville (Sunday).

Hear that bzzzzz? That’s the start of Cicada Brood XIV (first seen in 1634!) as they will emerge this month. Based on the University of Connecticut maps, we aren’t the epicenter but it’ll still be loud!

Do you have a middle schooler interested in an engineering summer camp down at the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland? The WIE Empower summer program is June 23 - 27 from 9am to 3:30pm. It’s put on by the Women in Engineering Program but they welcome all rising 7th and 8th graders. Learn more here. (apply by May 31)

In this week’s Fulton Flyer:

• Toby’s Dinner Theatre named #2 in the nation!

• Strawberry picking at Larriland Farm

• OEC Farmers Market Grand Opening this Saturday

Here we go!

— Jim Wang

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Latest News

Toby’s Named #2 Best Dinner Theater by USA Today

Big congrats to Toby’s Dinner Theatre for being named the 2nd best dinner theatre in the nation by USA Today’s 10 Best voters.

OEC Trolley Starts Rolling 🚎

Last week, the Old Ellicott City Trolley started operating. It’s a free circulator bus service that goes from Parking Lot F off Ellicott Mills Drive to Parking Lot A off Oella Avenue across the Patapsco with three stops in between. Here’s a map.

HoCo Libraries (and more) Closed Sunday + Monday

In observation of Memorial Day, the Howard County library will be closed Sunday and Monday.

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ABT Collective is a new candle making studio located in Laurel. It’s run by Shajira Brown and all the candles are made of soy wax and organic ingredients. They frequently have candle-making classes and you can find them at the back of the 8610 Washington Blvd building in Suite 211-B.

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Local Business

Splash Pad @ Color Burst Park Opens

If you love it when your kids get sopping wet and then get into the car, you’re in luck! The Color Burst Park splash pad is open for the season and runs 9am to 8pm.

Revive Collective Opens in Highland

The Revive Collective took over Serendipity and is now open!

Nearby Events

Today 5/22

• Tom Chapin @ Cellar Stage (Temple Isaiah) - With 26 recordings and hundreds of songs in his repertoire, Tom Chapin serves up a tasty mix of story songs, ballads, comedic and political songs, family music, sing-alongs, old-time folk classics and a favorite song or two of his late brother Harry’s. Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and autoharp. Tickets.

• Rough Drafts Book Club @ Sapwood Cellars - This monthly book club meets at 7pm and this month’s book is Good Material by Dolly Alderton - more details here.

• Estate Planning with Blake McKibbin - Black McKibbin of Composition Wealth will be hosting an estate planning session that can be attended in person or online from 5pm to 6pm. Learn more here.

• Charm City Run Run Club @ Black Flag - Every Thursday, meet at Charm City Run at 5:30pm for a 2-3 mile run and walk then enjoy $5 pours at Black Flag afterwards.

Friday 5/23

• 🍓 Strawberry Picking Opening Day @ Larriland Farm - With Gorman Farms not offering strawberry picking, Larriland is the only farm in Howard County where you can pick strawberries. Opening Day is this Friday starting at 9am!

• Nite Bite Fishing @ Centennial Lake - If you’ve ever wanted to fish Centennial Lake at night, bring five bucks on Friday night (6pm to 11pm) and you can!

Saturday 5/24

• OEC Farmers Market Grand Opening - The Old Ellicott City Farmers Market grand opening will be happening at Tiber Park starting at 9am to 1pm. It is one of the many Farmers Markets in Howard County!

• ⭐ The Golden Gals of Summer: A Golden Girls Themed Scavenger Hunt - OK so this event takes place in Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, which is an hour away, but it so fabulous that I had to share it - it’s a Golden Girls themed scavenger hunt through Frederick!

• Mommy & Me Paint & Sip @ Lib’s Grill - Enjoy a fun paint and sip event with your kiddos from 11am to 2pm. Tickets.

• DoodleHATCH Festival - This weekend is DoodleHatch Festival, a 3 day family friendly celebration held at the DoodleHatch Interactive Art Museum in the Long Reach Village Center. $10 per human.

• Author Talk & Signing @ Queen Takes Book - Meg Eden Kuyatt will be at Queen Takes Book at 2pm for a talk and signing of “The Girl in the Walls.”

• Vines & Vibes w. Boyd Cru Wines @ Savage Mill - DeeJayRell provides music as you enjoy food and wine at Boyd Cru Wines Tasting Room in Savage Mill from 1pm to 4pm. Reserve your spot.

• ArtScape - Held in downtown Baltimore, where the Farmer’s Market normally is held, is Baltimore’s arts festival on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. It’s a “dynamic collision of art, culture, and community impact, transforming Baltimore into a living, breathing canvas of creativity.”

• Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center - If you’re headed to Rockville, consider stopping by the town center for a music festival. Two stages of entertainment as well as food and beverages from local restaurants and vendors.

Sunday 5/25

• Maryland Western Horse Association @ The Howard County Fair - “MWHA is a family-oriented horse organization. MWHA holds open shows at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Our class lists includes: Halter, Lead-line, Western Pleasure, Barrel Racing, English Pleasure, Ranch, Open In Hand Trail and many more.”

Monday 5/26 - Memorial Day

• Several Memorial Day parades on this day including Annapolis, Bowie (Saturday), and Rockville.

• Memorial Day @ Manor Hill Farm - Manor Hill will be open from noon until 5pm with live music from DT Huber from 1-4pm, the pizza trolley, and Mr. Soft Ice Cream.

Upcoming

• Savage Farmers Market Opener 5/28 - Opening day for the Savage Farmers Market will be on Wednesday starting at 4pm until 7pm. Details.

• Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive @ Jailbreak Brewing 5/28 - Help Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services Inc and Jailbreak Brewing stuff a Toyota Tundra with 1000+ lb. of groceries.

• Dave Matthews Band plays Merriweather 5/31 - Details

(nothing in this section is sponsored, I just think it looks fun)

Weather This Weekend

Friday - 66° | 47° - 🌤️ - 0”
Saturday - 67° | 48° - 🌤️ - 0”
Sunday - 73° | 53° - 🌤️ - 0”
Monday - 75° | 54° - 🌤️ - 0.07”

☀️ data from Weather Underground

Local Theatres and Shows

Live Music, Brunches, & Bar Events

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🎶 Music | ❓ Trivia | 🎭 Comedy | 🍳 Brunch

Friday 5/23

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Lithium & Candy - 9pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Ian Trushiem - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - Remedy - 8pm to 11:59pm
🎶 The Collective Encore - The Ultimate Doors - 8pm - Tickets
🎶 Clarksville Commons - Domenic Cicala & Thensome - 6:30pm to 9pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Jennifer Schimpf - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Brandon Kennedy - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Kevin Sullivan - 6pm to 9:30pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Viper Brothers - 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 5/24

🎭 Reckless Shepherd - T Rexx Presents Mickey Cucchiella - 9pm - Tickets

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Social Drinking - 9pm
🎶 The Collective Encore - Brencore: Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye - 8pm - Tickets
🎶 18th & 21st - Damon Foreman - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - Escape Goat - 8pm to 11:59pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Grayson Moon - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - J.P. Biondo - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Brandt Dunn - 6pm to 9:30pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Bard & The Bird - 6pm to 9pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Susanna Laird - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Craig Cummings - 4pm to 7pm

Sunday 5/25

🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch- 11:30am to 2:30pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am to 2pm
🍳 Periodic Table - Jazz Brunch - 11am to 3pm

🎶 18th & 21st - Private Event
🎶 The Collective Encore - Bostyx: Tribute to Boston & Styx - 8pm - Tickets

🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Sophie Bernitt - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Morgan Gonce Duo - 1pm to 4pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - One Step Down - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Jazz Trio - 2pm to 5pm

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