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Holidays and Events
Into every life, a little celebration must fall! Whether it is a birthday, a wedding, or one of the many great recreational activities or other celebrations that Baltimore County living can offer you; you can find them listed here...
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Anniversaries
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Wedding Anniversary
By Happy Anniversary.com .Gift ideas, party planning, romantic second honeymoons. List of traditional and modern gifts ideas for each year of marriage.
Wedding Anniversary Gifts
By Wedding Tips Online. Lists both traditional and contemporary gifts.
Wedding Anniversary Greeting Cards
Send an email anniversary card.
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Free Family Fun Summer 2010
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith has announced the launch of "Free Family Fun," a promotion that includes more than 200 free and nearly-free events, attractions, and activities for residents and visitors over the summer.
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Baby Showers
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BabyShower 101.com
Ideas, games, party favors, drinks and food. Online invitations featured.
Baby Bunch
This guide is a collection of the latest, freshest ideas for throwing a modern-day baby shower
Baby Shower Planning
From Babycenter.com. Tips on everything from making up the guest list, etiquette, picking party games and refreshments.
Baby Showers
Presented by All About Showers . Suggestions for showers
Baby-Showers.com
Party planning, gift ideas, themes, and more.
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Calendar of Local Events
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Baltimore County Calendar of Events
Fun stuff to do in and around Baltimore County, arranged by date.
Baltimore County Government Calendars
Provided by Baltimore County Government. Daily list of countywide government meetings, activities and special events..
Baltimore County Government Holiday Closings
Schedule of holiday closings for county agencies.
Baltimore Events
From the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Official tourism site for Baltimore City and the surrounding area. Find many up-coming events happening in the city and Greater Baltimore region.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
Celebrating the city of Baltimore's rich, diverse heritage. Enjoy special events, festivals and arts programming.
DateLines
Events offered by Baltimore County Public Library. Baltimore County Public Library does not require tickets or registration for most programs. Instead, just come to the library program of your choice and take a seat. The seating is first-come, first served up to legal capacity of the room. For some programs where a small group is desirable registration is necessary. These programs are noted as "registration required". To register visit or phone the library branch having the program during the week preceding the program.
Hot Happenings in Maryland
From the Maryland Office of Tourism
Multicultural Calendar of Events
From the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
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DateLines
Events offered by Baltimore County Public Library.
Baltimore County Public Library does not require tickets or registration for most programs. Instead, just come to the library program of your choice and take a seat. The seating is first-come, first served up to legal capacity of the room. For some programs where a small group is desirable registration is necessary. These programs are noted as "registration required".
To register visit or phone the library branch having the program during the week preceding the program.
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Etiquette
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ExecutivePlanet.com
Traveling? Learn etiquette suggestions for different countries.
Dining Etiquette
From the Career Center at Ball State University.
Disability Etiquette Handbook [PDF]
By the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities
The do's and don't of etiquette when interacting with people with disabilities.
Emily Post Institute
Offers a few tips for everyday etiquette, weddings, and manners for children.
International Business Etiquette
Recommended and used by college professors to each business school students the importance of understanding cultures around the world and how to apply the skills of cultural understanding, becoming successful in the global business environment.
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Festivals and Celebrations
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African American InfoCenter
provided by Baltimore County Public Library. Has lots of useful information to help you learn about Black History Month!
African American Heritage Festival
Three day festival held in downtown Baltimore.
Anne Arundel Scottish Festival
Artscape
The largest free public arts festival in the country held in Baltimore each July.
Baby Boomer Expo /Senior Expo
Presented by Baltimore County Department of Aging
Held each October at Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland
Baltimore Book Festival
Held each September on Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore.
Festivals.com
Guide to worldwide festivals and events.
Maryland Film Festival
Brings filmmakers to Baltimore each May as a way to encourage future production in the state.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Held late August through October.
Maryland Seafood Festival
Three day event held in September
Maryland State Fair
Held late August through Labor Day weekend in Timonium, Maryland.
Preakness Celebration
A series of events in and around Baltimore to celebrate horse racing?s famed Triple Crown thoroughbred race, the Preakness Stakes. The Preakness is held on the third Saturday in May.
Soul of Baltimore
Events held in Baltimore celebrating its African American heritage.
Waterfowl Festival
Held in Easton, Maryland every November.
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Happenings in Baltimore County...
India Independence Day Festival on Sunday, August 15, 2010, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Towson Patriot Plaza, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson Maryland. FREE to public
4th Annual LatinoFest Baltimore County on Saturday, August 21st, 2010, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dundalk Heritage Park, 11 Dunmanway, Dundalk, MD 21222. FREE to public.
Maryland State Fair, August 27 to September 6, 2010, at Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, Maryland.
Baltimore County 14th Annual African American Cultural Festival on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Towson Courts Patriot Plaza, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, Maryland FREE to public.
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Holidays
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Giftypedia!
The mission of the giftypedia is to be the leading gift reference with information regarding gift customs, etiquette, holidays and even your favorite gift stores.
History of the Holidays
From History Channel.com
Holidays
From Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators. Find history and tons of holiday information.
Holidays on the Net
Holidays and Observances
From the Librarians' Internet Index. Links to information about individual holidays by name or by region, foods, calendars tracking secular and religious celebrations.
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BCPL has lots of books to help you prepare for the upcoming holidays!
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