A Novel Idea -- Discussion of recently published novels. Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. Call 410-203-9001.

Awakening Minds -- Monthly book club that focuses on ecology, social change and green living. Fourth Monday, 7:15 p.m. Great Sage Restaurant, 5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville. Anastasia, 443-535-0212.

Baltimore Applique Society of Howard County and Surrounding Areas -- Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m. A program, "What's that in the Drawer with Grandma's Quilt?" will be given by Judi Gunther. The Howard County Center for Arts, 8501 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. For more information, call 301-570-0715.

Christian Writers of Howard County -- Last Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 410-480-2702.

English conversation club -- Wednesdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Register with the Miller Branch Library prior to attending your first meeting. Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.

Howard County American Association of University Women -- Sept. 25, 6 p.m. Potluck dinner. Kathleen Hetherington from Howard Community College will speak. Hebron House, 7704 Windsor Mill Road, Windsor Mill. For more information, call 410-740-4276 or e-mail jenniferingram@comcast.net.

Howard County AAUW -- Nov. 18, 7 p.m. The American Association of University Women will meet at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. The guest speaker is Laura Violand, director of the Center for Advanced Medical Studies at George Washington University. Current and prospective members welcomed. For questions, call 410-740-4276.

Howard County Art Guild -- Fourth Monday 7:30 p.m. Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Cher Compton, 301-854-3478. For directions, 410-313-2787.

The Howard County Celestial Searchers -- Astronomy club for children grades K-eight. Fourth Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Meeting. Parents welcome. 14601 Bushy Park Elementary School, art room, Carrs Mills Road, Glenwood. For more information, call Joel Goodman, 410-531-6600 or e-mail StardocJG@aol.com.

Knitting Circle at Glenwood Library -- Last Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bring your own supplies (no instruction). No registration required. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

Literary readings -- Fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, 4800 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. 410-203-9001.

Maryland General Assembly -- Nov. 25, 7 p.m. A public hearing on local bills. Hearing will be held in board rooms A and B of the Howard County Department of Education, 10910 Route 108, Ellicott City.

North Laurel Civic Association -- Last Tuesday, 7 p.m. Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 301-725-7521.

Pins and Needles for Teens -- Last Monday, 7-8 p.m. For ages 11-17 who want to learn how to knit or crochet. No registration. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.

Science fiction book group -- Fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. 410-203-9001.

Teen book club of Savage -- Fourth Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

Tween book Club -- For middle schoolers, ages 11-13. Fourth Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.

WinSIG -- Windows special interest group for personal computers; tips and techniques for using and maintaining Windows operating systems. Fourth Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. The Bain Center. 410-465-1131.

Writers circle -- Fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. 410-203-9001.

Groups included in this listing must be open to the public. Send information to: Let's Get Together, Flier/Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044, fax to 410-997-4564 or e-mail hccalendar@patuxent.com. Include the name, regular meeting days and location, and a phone number, with area code, for publication. Listings for "Let's Get Together," which appears periodically, are accepted on a space-available basis.

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50+ Professionals -- Singles social group for professionals ages 50 and up. New members are currently being accepted. Group meets for social events such as happy hours, brunches, dinners, theater, concerts, book clubs and more. For more information, call 410-813-4071.

Board game night -- Saturdays, 6 p.m.-midnight. Play games from our extensive library or bring your own. Meet other gamers. Free. All ages, as well as families are welcome. The Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. 301-776-5980.

Bike Maintenance -- Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Classes begin Oct. 1. The cost for a four-week session: $75. Learn about bicycle maintenance from Larry Black, who has taught bicycle maintenance for 13 years in Howard County. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. To register, call 410-313-7275.

Chapelgate Presbyterian Church -- Free classes for adults learning English as their second language. Free child care is available for ages birth-12 years. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. 410-442-5800.; Career fellowship for singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. 410-442-7677, Ext. 118.

Chess at Historic Savage Mill -- Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. All levels welcome. Free. Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., New Weave Building, Savage. 301-776-5980.

Chess Clubs at Your Library - Teens -- Players of all abilities welcome. Must know how to play. Snacks provided. No registration. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077; alternate Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

Coffee Conversations -- Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Topics of discussion include taking care of aging parents, estate planning and more. The Java Grande Coffee Café, 9050 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 109, Ellicott City. For more information, call Monique DeBerry, 410-480-3865.

English/second language classes -- Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. For all nationalities and levels. Gethsemane Baptist Church, 14135 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. 410-489-9480.

The Howard Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol -- Thursdays, 7 p.m. Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel. Prospective cadets ages 12-18 and parents welcome. Call 410-531-3310 or e-mail credman@tristartech.net.

Picture Book Parade -- Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ages 2-5 with adult, 30 mins. No registration. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1955.

Rotary Club of Clarksville -- Tuesdays, 7:45-8:45 a.m. Luna C Grille, River Hill Shopping Center, Clarksville. Karen Krehs, 410-465-3434; Hamp Fields, 410-531-7869; Susie Davis, 410-531-7900; Nancy Forrest, 410-531-2113.

Showtime Singers -- Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nonprofit mixed chorus. Currently auditioning for male voices in all ranges. Ellicott City Senior Center, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. For more information, e-mail STSingers@aol.com or call 301-490-2063.

Womens' weight loss group -- Fridays, 10 a.m. For location and other information, call 443-857-9276 or e-mail Nurse4health@aol.com.

Yoga classes -- Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Six-week session. Integrated Therapies, Dorsey Hall Medical Center, 9501 Old Annapolis Road, Suite 301, Ellicott City, Call Heather, 410-747-9108.

Young Marines of Historic Elkridge -- Promotes mental, moral and physical development. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. For location, Kim Dixon, 410-796-8959.

Zonta Club of Howard County -- Executives working for the improvement of the status of women worldwide. Meets monthly. Call for location. 443-801-6013.

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