All around the town
Madison Street Closing: Madison Street will be closed between Rutland Avenue and Broadway during off-peak hours till November 1. The closing is to facilitate the construction of the new parking garage for the Kennedy-Krieger Institute. Madison Street will be closed from 8 p.m. till 5 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Motorists can skirt the construction by taking Rutland Avenue north to Ashland Avenue, then left on Broadway and right on Madison.
Losing Sight? The National Federation for the Blind, 1800 Johnson Street has a Possibilities Fair for seniors who are losing their vision, and for their families as well, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $15/person. Learn about resources including speech output devices, books on tape, gadgets, newspapers over the telephone, talking computers, magnification devices and more. Info: 410-659-9314, ext. 2419.
Home And Garden: The Maryland Home and Garden Show takes place at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $9/adults, $8/seniors, $3/ages 6–12. Under 6 admitted free. Info: www.mdhomeandgarden.com or 410-863–1180.
Buddhist meditation: The Vikatadamshtri Buddhist Center, 2937 N. Charles St., will host a meditation seminar on basic Buddhist practice Sunday, Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fee is $35. For info call 410-243-3837 or check www.meditationmd.org.
For The Animals: Tails Of Hope Sanctuary, a non-profit animal rescue group, holds a live auction of fine arts and sports memorabilia, and a silent auction of goods and services, on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. $20/person advance, $25/door. Info: 410-549-4760. Web:www.tails-of-hope.org.
Asian Arts: Towson University hosts Ragmala Music and Dance Theater performing “The Four Seasons: Dance of Vietnam” on Saturday, Oct. 20. 8 p.m. at Stephens Hall Theater. Tickets $15 general, $12 seniors and students, discounts for TSU students. Info: 410-704-2787, www.towson.edu/asianarts.
The Last Huzzah: Last call for turkey legs, bawdy wenches and all the assorted merriment when the Maryland Renaissance Festival holds its last weekend on Oct. 20-21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., rain or shine. Don’t miss your chance to say your fare-thee-well. Info: www.rennfest.com, 800-296-7304, info@rennfest.com.
Gardening Fun: Every Tuesday, there’s gardening in Winans Meadows at Winans Meadow Trailhead 2, 4500 Franklintown Road, 10 a.m.-noon. Pick up some know-how from experienced gardeners or just enjoy working with the plants. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. Free. Info: 410-945-0586.
Sour Beef: There is a sour beef dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m., and on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $12/person, at the Zion Forum for German Culture and Zion Church, 400 E. Lexington Street. Info: 410-727-3939, www.zionbaltimore.org.
