Spring Fling, Pet Adoption Event, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and More in Howard County this Weekend

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

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St. John's Jewelers Spring Fling

• Where:  9141 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
• When:  Friday, Mar. 15, 6 p.m.
• Description:   Games, goody bags, prizes, treats, hor d’oeuvres and more.
• Cost: Free

St. Patty's Day Solar 101 Workshop

• Where:  Solar Energy World, 5681 Main St, Elkridge
• When:  Saturday, Mar. 16, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Workshops teach how to use solar energy to reduce energy bills.
• Cost: Free

Peralynna Dinner Club Event

• Where:  Peralynna Manor At Rosehill, 10605 State Route 108, Columbia
• When:  Friday, Mar. 15, 7 p.m.
• Description:  The Columbia Inn at Peralynna hosts a Dinner Dance Event which features the RGR - Reilly, Goulait, ROsch Trio.
• Cost:  $50

EVFD Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

• Where:  6275 Old Washington Rd, Elkridge
• When: Sunday, Mar. 17, 7:30 a.m.
• Description:  All-you-can-eat breakfast featuring the Easter Bunny. Menu includes: Regular and Blueberry Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Eggs, Toast, Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, Potatoes, Baked Apples, Fruit Salad, Cold Cereal, Coffee, Tea, and Fruit Juices.
• Cost:  Adults $8.00 Seniors (over 55) $7.00 Children (5-12) $5.00 and Children under 5 FREE.

Shiatsu Workshop

• Where:  169 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City
• When:  Saturday, Mar. 16, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Healing workshop teaches how to give shiatsu treatments for your partner and how to do meridian stretches for yourself.
• Cost:  $25

Howard Astronomical League Star Party

• Where:  11699 Old Frederick Rd, Marriottsville
• When:  Saturday, Mar. 16, 7 p.m.
• Description:  HAL's Monthly Star Party hosted this month by Ernie Mudd.
• Cost:  Free

PetConnect Rescue Dog Adoption Event

• Where:  PETCO, 10060 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
• When:  Saturday, Mar. 16, 11 a.m.
• Description:  PetConnect Rescue is having a dog adoption event at the Ellicott City petco (located in the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center). Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about any dog and our adoption process. 
• Cost:  Free

*Editor's Note: Originally this post featured a money matters event at the Howard County Library this weekend. In fact, that event is on April 6, we regret the error.