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What's happening in your neighborhood?
Use the Thinkport Community Calendar to look for fun, educational and family-oriented activities that can you can do with your kids. You can search by date or by event type (history, arts, science).
You can submit your event for Thinkport to consider adding to the community calendar by using the Submit An Event link below.
If you prefer, please e-mail us your information including event title, date(s), location, contact person, e-mail address, web site URL, phone number, description, and other pertinent information to calendar@thinkport.org. You may also fax the information to (410) 581-0980. Please make sure to put attention to Thinkport Community Calendar.
Didn't find anything in your area? Check back often as Thinkport is adding new opportunities everyday.
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Maryland Veterans of World War II
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Displays photographs, arms, uniforms, equipment, and other memorabilia often personalized. Special section with equipment that children may handle, Maryland Historical Society, 210 West Monument St., Baltimore, 11/11 through 12/31 Tickets Reqd. 410- 685-3750, www.mdhs.org.
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Nevermore 2009
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A yearlong celebration honoring the 200th birthday of Edgar Allan Poe, Throughout Baltimore City, 1/1 through 12/31 www.Nevermore2009.com.
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History is Cooking at the Taneytown History Museum
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Historic kitchen gadgets and household items, 3/21 through 10/31 410-756-4234, 410-756-1113, www.taneytownmuseum.org.
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Edgar Allan Poe: More Than a Poet
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Exhibit at the The Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Library, Annex Corridor Gallery
Celebrate Poe's Birthday at the Pratt!
An exhibition of photographs, letters, and other memorabilia belonging to Edgar Allan Poe from the Pratt Library's archives.
January 19, 2009 marks the 200th birthday of Edgar Allan Poe. Baltimore is commemorating this historic milestone with "Nevermore 2009," a yearlong celebration of the life and works of Poe (www.nevermore2009.com). The Pratt Library's exhibit opens on January 19, Poe's birthday.
Daily from Tuesday, January 20 to Sunday, December 6 in the Annex, first floor corridor
See it on the Pratt Library website: http://www.prattlibrary.org/calendar/atpratt.aspx?id=27122
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Nipper's Toyland
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Nipper's Toyland: 200 Years of Children's Playthings features a new gallery showcasing the toys that Maryland children have loved for two centuries. A well-worn set of blocks in their own storage wagon and an elaborate French fashion doll with a trunk filled with accessories are just a few of the hundreds of toys featured in this exhibit. Portraits and photographs add the faces of children and their beloved playthings and pets.
410.685.3750
http://www.mdhs.org
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10:00 AM
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Swashbuckling Family Adventures
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Sail the harbor on the pirate ship Fearless in search of Adventure. Their lively crew will teach you to dress, talk, play games, blast enemies with water cannons and search for treasure like a pirate while sailing the Inner Harbor. Pirate fun for everyone! Ann St. Pier, Fells Point, 5/2 through 10/31 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Reserv Reqd, Tickets Reqd. 410-327-8378, www.urbanpirates.com.
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10:00 AM
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Train Ride Season at the B&O
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Train ride season at the B&O Railroad Museum is Wednesday - Sunday, April - December and weekends in January, B&O Railroad Museum 4/1 through 1/31 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Ages: 2 75, Tickets Reqd. 410-752-2490 www.borail.org
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10:00 AM
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Spring Opening of Sharps' at Waterford Farm
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Come visit our 530 acre farm, educational outdoor programs, birthday parties, farm animals, greenhouses full of herb & vegetable plants & cutting garden flowers, Sharp Farm, 4003 Jennings Chapel Rd., Brookeville, 4/20 through 9/1 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Ages: 2- 10, 410-489-2572, www.sharpfarm.com.
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12:00 PM
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Drawing on Tradition: The Book of Esther
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JT Waldman's Megillat Esther, a revolutionary retelling of the story of Esther as a graphic novel, inspires this exhibit, which features 51 original drawings and digital copies from the novel, including illustrations of key scenes from this well-loved story.
410.732.6400
http://www.jhsm.org
Ongoing Each Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun 3/8/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Cost: $10-$15 per family
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1:00 PM
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Re-Collection: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
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Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18, 3 - 5 p.m. Selections from the Towson University’s Asian Arts Collection will be on view. Visits after May 9 by appointment only, Asian Arts Gallery, Center for the Arts, Towson University, 4/18 through 7/17 1- 5 p.m., Ages: 3- up, 410-704-2807, www.towson.edu/asianarts.
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Baltimore Museum of Art
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Family Fun. Sundays 2 p.m. Special activities, including workshops, sketching activities and tours.
More information: http://www.artbma.org/families/sundays.html 410.396.6321
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5:00 PM
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Flicks From The Hill Outdoor Movie Series
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Grab a blanket, picnic under the stars, and watch great film selections inspired by the current exhibition THE MARRIAGE OF ART, SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY. Schedule: July 2 Raiders of the Lost Ark • July 9: Dr. Strangelove • July 16: The Time Machine • July 23: Sleeper • July 30: Dr. No • August 6: The King & I • August 13: Ghostbusters. Screenings start at 9 pm; Museum is OPEN & FREE between 5 and 9 pm on Flick nights. Rain location: inside the museum.
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