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Y of Central Maryland, Dancel Family Center Y
4331 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD I 410-465-4334I Email
The Y of Central Maryland provides a variety of programs for children, teens, adults, seniors, and families such as Y Journeys camp, swim lessons, group exercise, youth sports, dance, senior clubs, and more. The Dancel Family Center Y also offers programs for homeschool children like book clubs, knitting and crochet classes, and art. Visit us at ymaryland.org.

HIGHLIGHTED MAY EVENTS
SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (SERC) SPRING FAMILY DAY
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM I SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER, 647 CONTEES WHARF ROAD, EDGEWATER, MD
(For all ages) Talk to Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) scientists about invasive species, hold a live horseshoe crab, and learn how much mercury is in your fish. Also, sign up for one of three 1-hour boat rides on the Rhode River ($5/person), try seining or crabbing, and visit an oyster bar community. Bring a picnic lunch or register online for food tickets. Free, but advance registration required; Note: Due to construction of a new laboratory -- the greenest laboratory in the country -- SERC can't accommodate large crowds this year, so registration is required. Purchase tickets online. For more information, call 443-482-2300.

INVITATION TO THE BALLET WITH MISAKO BALLET
Wednesday, May 30, 2012: 6:30 PM I MILLER BRANCH, ELLICOTT CITY
A concert featuring ballet with Japanese and classical themes and contemporary dances. Includes an opportunity for children to learn and perform a short piece. All ages; 30 - 40 min.