
41.ĮLLICOTT CITY BASEBALL DISCUSSION, "Talkin' Baseball," co-author Mark Hyman discusses his book "Confessions of a Baseball Purist: What's Right - and Wrong - With Baseball, as Seen From the Best Seat in the House," by Hyman and Jon Miller, 9 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Longate Shopping Center, 4300 Montgomery Ave., Ellicott City.

and 2 p.m., Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 41.ĬOLUMBIA LIBRARY PROGRAM, for children and parents, discussion of Lucy Cousins's book "Maisy Makes Gingerbread," a workshop to create a gingerbread house and more, 11 a.m. 16, Savage Branch Library, Gorman and Knights Bridge roads, Laurel. SEASONAL STORY TIME, for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult, "Frosty Comes to Savage," 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia.

41.ĬOLUMBIA MEDICARE DISCUSSION, "Medicare Today - Understanding Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage 2006," representatives of the Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program of the Howard County Office on Aging will discuss the new federal drug coverage a Social Security representative will be available to take applications, 10 a.m. Fridays, Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center, 10481 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City. 41.ĮLLICOTT CITY BRIDGE PROGRAM, play duplicate bridge and learn how to improve, bring a partner and a bag lunch, coffee, tea and treats available, sponsored by the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

NATURAL HOLIDAY DECORATING, a master gardener discusses how to use natural elements to decorate for the holidays, 7 p.m., Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 Route 97 (Roxbury Mills Road), Cooksville. COLUMBIA CHESS CLUB, for players of all ages and skill levels with at least a basic understanding of the game, 3-4:30 p.m., East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way.
