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Anniversaries Baby Showers Birthdays Calendars - Local Events Etiquette	Festivals and Celebrations Holidays Party Planning Reunions Weddings and Bridal Showers
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Anniversaries

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.

Baby Showers

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.

Birthdays

Birthday Card from the President!
Arrange to have a birthday greeting sent from the President of the United States! Individuals must be celebrating their 80th or greater birthday. Requests should be made 6 weeks before the birthday.
Celebrity Birthdays
by Movieeye.com
Search for famous celebrities who were born on your birthday!
This Takes the Birthday Cake
from About.com: Entertaining
Recipes for different kinds of cakes you can make.
Traditional Birthstones
from American Gem Society

Calendars of Local Events

Baltimore County Conference and Visitors Bureau 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

Etiquette

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.

Festivals and Celebrations

Maryland Renaissance Festival

Check out the Maryland Renaissance Festival every fall for over thirty years!

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 ♠
3 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 ♠
3 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.

Holidays

The 2009 Holidays...

Thanksgiving: Nov 26th
Hanukkah: Dec 11th-19th
Christmas: Dec 25th
Kwanzaa: Dec 26 - Jan 1

BREAKING NEWS: According to the Baltimore Sun: officials said they are canceling the annual Baltimore City Thanksgiving parade due to declining attendance. City officials also announced the inaugural Santa House Lighting at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. The lighting will take place at 4:30 p.m. on the day the parade had been scheduled, Nov. 21.

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.

Party Planning

General Party Planning Advice from About.com: Entertaining
Party Game Guide from Party 411
Party Planning Advice from igourmet.com.
Includes decorating ideas and themes for entertaining.
Party Planning 101 from allrecipes.com
Party Tips Party ideas from Vermont Living.
Party Planning Tips Planning tips from the Food Network.

Reunions

Family Reunion from FamilyReunion.com. Resources include reunion calendar and announcements.
How to Plan Your Class Reunion from eHow
How to Start Planning Your Family Reunion from About.com: Entertaining
Military Reunion Center by Military.com . Includes all branches of the Armed Forces.
Planning the Perfect Class Reunion from Reunionannouncements.com
Reunions Magazine Links to reunion resources and other helpful information.
Sharing Family Research by Genealogy.com . Show off your research at the family reunion. Learn how to bring your shared family history to life.
Tips for Deciding on the Size and Shape of Your Reunion from Genealogy.com LLC.

Weddings and Bridal Showers

Anniversary Card from the President The President will send an anniversary card will be sent to couples who are celebrating their 50th (or greater) wedding anniversary. Please make your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the anniversary
Baltimore Bride Magazine ♠ Articles contain local wedding information.
BridalShowerTips.com Information on games, themes, favors and decorations.
Brides.com Includes resources to help plan your dream wedding.
Delicious Ways to say "I Do" by epicurious.com .Recipes, wine advice, shower ideas, honeymoon travel tips and more.
Ideas for Throwing a Bachelor or Bachelorette Party from About.com: Entertaining
The Maryland Wedding Guide ♠ Information on choosing a photographer, music, local venues, and more.
Wedding Details.com Learn the details about wedding planning.
A Wedding Planning Timetable by USA Bride

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Last Revised: 06 November 2009
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