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🌱 Patch AM: Which Howard County holiday events are worth your time this week?

Also, don't miss Christmas Dishes from Emilia Romagna on the Ellicott City Patch calendar

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  • Which Howard County holiday events are worth your time this week?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Sunset and 5 more events.

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and cold, with a high of 37 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 39, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 things to do in Howard County, from Frozen Fest to menorah lightings (thebanner.com) — Ellicott City residents can head to Historic Main Street Tuesday for a festive Chanukah celebration with a menorah lighting, treats, music, and crafts. The roundup also highlights several other Howard County happenings through Dec. 17, including Frozen Fest, holiday lights, Hanukkah on Ice, and volunteer opportunities, giving locals plenty of ways to close out 2025 with community and cheer.
   

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  • Stella Notte for the holidays!
    We just had a lovely dinner at Stella Notte on Rt. 40. Food here is always good, but right now the place is cute as a button with all the Christmas… (Nextdoor Mt Hebron)
  • To all pet owners-in case you weren’t aware, GoodRX works for pet prescriptions and can save you a lot.
    Took me 9 years with this guy to discover that! (Nextdoor Mt Hebron)
  • Primrose School posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher in Ellicott City. Apply here.
  • PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.

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Catonsville

  • Catonsville Weekly Market Update - December 9, 2025 (activerain.com)
  • 7 things to do in Baltimore County, from train gardens to Hanukkah parties (thebanner.com)

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