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X-WR-CALNAME:Baltimore · education · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) Creating Novel Characters DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260907T183024Z UID:10005341-1788480000-1790380799@writer.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Bring your characters to life on the page.\nWhen writing a nov el\, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to unders tand their desires\, motivations\, and frustrations\, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic ch aracters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and resid ing within the context of the other novelistic elements\, and we will exam ine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main characte r(s) in their novels-in-progress. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This worksh op will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writi ng platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the begin ning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shor tly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet I nk to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nYour chara cter’s past and future\nYour character’s motivations\nHow the plot wil l bring about your character’s arc\nHow to reveal your character on the page\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hrs/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading mate rials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers looking to add dimension to their fictional chara cters.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contac t us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but a dvance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T183024Z LOCATION:Wet Ink URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-creating-novel-characters/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:The Writer's Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://writer.org/event/beth-konkoski END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) Intro to the Novel DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260907T183024Z UID:10005340-1788480000-1792799999@writer.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know wher e to start?\nThis workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will fo cus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establ ishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction ( dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writi ng process that works best for each writer. \n\nLearn at your own pace: T his workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous crea tive writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the les sons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their conveni ence. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nDevelop your Premise\nEstablish Point of View/Narrative Voice\nCrea te authentic Characters\nOrganize Plot and Structure\nCreate good writing habits\nDetermine your personal Process\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hrs/we ek\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for t hose who have never written a novel before – or for those who are lookin g for a strong foundation in the basic components of novel-writing.\n\n\nI f you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at acces s@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T183024Z LOCATION:Wet Ink URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-intro-to-the-novel/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:The Writer's Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://writer.org/event/beth-konkoski END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) Experimentation in Flash Fiction DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTSTAMP:20260907T183024Z UID:10005349-1789344000-1791244799@writer.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Discover how creative constraints can unlock surprising new po ssibilities in your writing.\nIn this four-week generative workshop\, we w ill explore how playing with time\, form\, and omission can change stories and move them beyond the familiar. Through close reading\, discussion\, a nd in-class exercises\, participants will experiment with techniques to pl ay with their stories. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have several new drafts as well as a toolkit of exercises and strategies for f uture work. Participants should come prepared to write and to read a small selection of flash fiction between sessions\; no advance preparation is r equired for the first class. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop wi ll take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing pl atform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assig nments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly b efore the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if y ou don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nCompression as a creative tool\nForm as a generator of story\nTime and narrative movement \nThe power of omission\nReimagining drafts through revision\n\nTime requi rements\n\nParticipants should expect to spend approximately 1–2 hours b etween sessions reading a small selection of flash fiction. Time for compl eting optional generative writing exercises is dependent on individual wri ters. Writers will be encouraged to share their drafts with the workshop.\ n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who want to expan d their creative practice through experimentation. It will be especially u seful for writers who find themselves relying on familiar approaches and a re interested in generating new work through constraint\, play and formal innovation. Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome.\n\n\n If you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at acce ss@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notic e is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T183024Z LOCATION:Wet Ink URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-experimentation-in-flash-fiction/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:The Writer's Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://writer.org/event/beth-konkoski END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) Finding Your Authentic Voice DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260907T183024Z UID:10005350-1789344000-1793663999@writer.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Get out of your own way and let your inner voice\, emotions\, and instincts guide you as you freely express your unique truth to enhance your message and extend your impact.\nLook beyond your inner critic and l imiting beliefs to tap into the flow of your boundless creativity\, as you discover the powerful impact of your authentic voice. Over eight weeks\, we’ll be identifying unhelpful thoughts\, deconstructing doubt\, and bui lding a sustained creative recovery practice that lets you write compellin g pieces and foster a special connection with your readers. In a safe and supportive space\, reintroduce your childlike wonder around creativity so you can write freely\, reclaim your power\, and uncover your true gifts. U nleash your brilliance and honor the impact of your stories\, lessons\, an d innermost thoughts. Walk away feeling empowered with fresh awareness\, c onfidence in your writing\, and practical tools to stay inspired and let y our art flow freely—long after the workshop ends. While the core worksho p runs asynchronously on Wet Ink\, it includes two optional live Zoom sess ions\, one at the start to meet as a group and set intentions\, and one at the midpoint to check in\, share progress\, and troubleshoot together. Da tes and times will be pre-set and shared upon registration\; attendance is optional and encouraged\, not required. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creativ e writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at th e beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lesson s/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenienc e. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite fro m Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check yo ur spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nTam ing your inner critic and its negativity\nRecovering a sense of identity a nd reclaiming your power\nThe power of vulnerability and connection\nFacin g your fears around sharing your work\nTools for integration and continued practice\nDiscovering and spreading your truth\n\nTime requirements\n\nPa rticipants may expect to spend 1–3 hours per week to fully integrate too ls and techniques.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided. \n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop welcomes creators of a ll levels and genres who are eager to deepen their relationship with langu age\, unlock their authentic voices\, and confidently put their powerful s tories on paper. The extended eight-week format is especially suited to wr iters who want more than a single breakthrough and who are ready to build a sustained creative recovery practice and see a piece through from first spark to finished draft.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this worksh op\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill al l requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibi lity services. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T183024Z LOCATION:Wet Ink URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-finding-your-authentic-voice/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:The Writer's Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://writer.org/event/beth-konkoski END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Truman Scholarship Pre-Application DTSTART:20260919T040000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002942Z UID:event-2842-1789790400@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes and prepares undergraduate students who are committed to careers in public service. Scholars receive up to $30\,000 in funding for graduate educatio n\, including $3\,000 during their senior year and up to… LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002942Z LOCATION:Towson University URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/truman-scholarship-pre-application-6/2842 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pet First Aid & CPR Training DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180832Z UID:41206-1789808400-1789822800@mdspca.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180832Z LOCATION:Maryland SPCA\, 3300 Falls Rd\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21211 URL:https://mdspca.org/event/pet-first-aid-cpr-training/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:Maryland SPCA X-SOURCE-URL:https://mdspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mary Carter Smith Foundation Inc with Mu Xi Zeta Estate Planning S ummit DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002942Z UID:event-4391-1789822800@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a chill summit on estate planning with Mary Carter Smith Foundation and Mu Xi Zeta\, packed with tips you don’t want to mi ss! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002942Z LOCATION:3505 Resource Dr\, 3505 Resource Drive\, Randallstown\, MD 21133 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/mary-carter-smith-foundation-inc-with-mu- xi-zeta-estate-planning-summit/4391?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics &utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maryland CCW & HQL Fast-Track Certification DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002942Z UID:event-6888-1789822800@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Fast-track your MD CCW & HQL Certification! Just a $50 deposit secures your seat. Immersive simulation training included in every class. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002942Z LOCATION:200 E Joppa Rd suite 101\, 200 East Joppa Road #suite 101\, Towso n\, MD 21286 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/maryland-ccw-hql-fast-track-certification -11/6888?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PMP® Certification Training in Baltimore\, MD | Intensive 4-Day B ootcamp DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002942Z UID:event-6893-1789822800@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP® Bootcamp and gain 35 con tact hours to prepare for PMP® exam success. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002942Z LOCATION:729 East Pratt\, 250 South President Street\, Baltimore\, MD 2120 2 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/pmp-r-certification-training-in-baltimore -md-intensive-4-day-bootcamp-3/6893?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics &utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Weekend Childbirth Education Classes at Mercy DTSTART:20260919T133000Z DTEND:20260919T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002942Z UID:event-6487-1789824600@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Condensed one-day weekend childbirth education class. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002942Z LOCATION:Mercy Medical Center\, 345 Saint Paul Place\, Baltimore\, MD 2120 2 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/weekend-childbirth-education-classes-at-m ercy-2/6487?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore- md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black and Gold Information Session and Campus Tour DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T002627Z UID:10001356-1789812000-1789817400@umbc.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join a staff member from the Office of Undergraduate Admission s and Orientation for a 30-minute information session covering UMBC tradit ions and values\, application requirements\, and opportunities for funding your education. After the information session\, you will have an opportun ity to take a student-guided tour of campus with our Grit Guides. \n \n If you require special accommodations for your visit\, please email us at  admissions@umbc.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002627Z LOCATION:Main Campus\, 1000 Hilltop Circle\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21250\, Unit ed States URL:https://umbc.edu/event/black-and-gold-information-session-and-campus-t our-2026-09-19_10-00/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign= baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:UMBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://umbc.edu/stories/building-umbcs-esports-reputation-on e-win-at-a-time END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Find and End a Story DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T183129Z UID:10005358-1789812000-1789819200@writer.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn to distill imagination and memory into story and to find an ending that resonates.\nDo you have the instinct of a writer\, but you r subject eludes you? Does your subject feel too big\, too vague\, or perh aps too overwhelming? Do you want to write about a personal experience but fictionalize it? Using published examples\, writing exercises\, lively di scussion\, and expert instruction\, this workshop will inspire from memory and imagination\, the story you are meant to write with an ending that re sonates. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our on line video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participant s will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don ’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow territory become s subject\nHow to find the story within imagination and memory\nHow to cre ate transformation\nHow to universalize your story so that it resonates wi th a public readership\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll rea ding materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nWrit ers who want to move forward with their story ideas\, fiction or nonfictio n.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advan ce notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T183129Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://writer.org/event/how-to-find-and-end-a-story/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:The Writer's Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://writer.org/event/beth-konkoski END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Freedom With Forms DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T183129Z UID:10005361-1789812000-1789821000@writer.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Have you discovered the liberation of writing poetry in forms? \nHere’s an opportunity to shed any misconception that poetic forms are only constricting. We will do brief writing exercises that use the enchant ment of meter and rhyme to free your deeper imagination. After exploring s everal traditional forms\, we will experiment with creating improvised (no nce) forms. Participants may leave with at least one new draft poem and id eas for creating more. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be h eld via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before \, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your s pam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow “received” forms can tap the imagination in unexpected ways\nHow to va ry forms and yet leave them recognizable\nTriolet and other short forms\nG hazal and other longer forms\nNonce Forms\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nM aterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n\nIf you need an ac commodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T183129Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://writer.org/event/freedom-with-forms-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:The Writer's Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://writer.org/event/beth-konkoski END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drop-In Tutoring DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T183531Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53931516118626 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Free in-person drop-in tutoring service on Saturdays for grade s Kindergarten through 12 in all subjects provided by Youth Library Tutori al\, a Johns Hopkins University student group. Please fill out this form t o be added to the emailing list. \n\n \n\nYouth Library Tutoring will also be offering online tutoring sessions via Zoom on Sundays on 9/20\, 9/27\, 10/4\, 10/11\, 10/18\, 10/25\, 11/1\, 11/8\, 11/15\, 11/22 and 11/29\, an d on Saturdays 11/21 and 11/28.\n\n \n\nThere will be no in-person session on Saturday\, November 21 and 28.\n\n \n\nEmail hopkinsylt@gmail.com or s ign up for the emailing list to receive the Zoom link for the online sessi ons. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T183531Z LOCATION:Waverly URL:https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/weekend-tutoring-by-youth-libr ary-tutorial?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore -md X-SOURCE-NAME:Enoch Pratt Free Library Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.prattlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Who Stole my Sweater? An Intro to DNA Fingerprinting (for ages 9-1 4) DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002942Z UID:event-4390-1789826400@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn how to analyze DNA from a crime scene! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002942Z LOCATION:Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS)\, 101 N Haven St\, Ba ltimore\, MD 21224 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/who-stole-my-sweater-an-intro-to-dna-fing erprinting-for-ages-9-14/4390?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Create Hand-painted Alcohol Ink Notecards with Artist Jayne Roth DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002942Z UID:event-6445-1789826400@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:arts,education,food DESCRIPTION:Create unique notecards with artist Jayne Roth. Each student w ill create up to 3 note cards using alcohol inks. Mimosas & pastries inclu ded LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002942Z LOCATION:Highlandtown Gallery\, 248 South Conkling Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21224 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/create-hand-painted-alcohol-ink-notecards -with-artist-jayne-roth-2/6445?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Genealogy Circle Meeting: Using the Library's African American De partment for Genealogical Research DTSTART:20260919T143000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T051737Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53072285890739 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Visit the African American Department to learn how we can supp ort you in genealogical research. We will have many items of interest on d isplay for you to view. Topics of discussion will include:\n\n \n\nDescrip tions of online resources that we are prepared to guide you through using insights from several instructional books in our collection\, most of whic h are available to check outCollection items that contain biographical dat a\, including the Funeral Program Collection\, biographical dictionaries\, Query and Vertical Files\, files of Sharp Street Memorial United Methodis t Church\, etc.Availability and usefulness of genealogical journals\, slav e narratives\, local histories\, and family histories in the collection \n \nJoin Christine Iko\, Librarian in the African American Department\, on S aturday\, September 19th\, and plan to stay after to get the most out of t his valuable collection! LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T051737Z LOCATION:Central Library\, African American Department URL:https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/using-the-african-american-dep artment-for-genealogical-research?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&u tm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:Enoch Pratt Free Library Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.prattlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:T.I.P.S. Certification Course (September 2026) DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T234820Z UID:3807-1789815600-1789830000@gtbartendingacademy.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:TIPS® Alcohol Service Certification (On-Site at GBA)\nBecome a certified professional in responsible alcohol service with our onsite TI PS® training — held exclusively at Gorgitenders Bartending Academy (GBA ) and valid for three years. This focused 5-hour class is ideal for indivi dual servers\, bartenders\, managers or entire staff teams seeking to enha nce safety\, compliance and service skills behind the bar. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nLegal responsibilities and liability for alcohol service\, incl uding laws regarding under-age sales\, sales to intoxicated persons\, and third-party sales.\nHow alcohol affects behavior\, blood-alcohol content ( BAC)\, intoxication cues and how to identify and intervene safely.\nEffect ive ID verification\, guest-evaluation techniques\, safe-service practices \, and documentation of incidents.\nService-skill integration: delivering excellent guest experiences while protecting your venue from liability and strengthening its professional standard.\n\nCourse Details:-\n\n5 Hours ( single session)\nHeld onsite at Gorgitenders Bartending Academy\, Baltimor e\, MD\nInvestment: $150\nCertification: TIPS® certificate awarded upon s uccessful completion\; valid for 3 years\n\nWho should attend:\nServers\, bartenders\, managers\, host/hostesses\, bar-backs\, liquor industry staff — anyone involved in the sale or service of alcohol who wants to ensure compliant\, confident service. \nEnsure your credentials are up to date\, your venue is protected\, and your staff stand out with the industry-lead ing TIPS® certification — exclusively available at GBA. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T234820Z URL:https://gtbartendingacademy.com/calendar/tips-certification-course-sep t-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:Gorgitenders Bartending Academy X-SOURCE-URL:https://gtbartendingacademy.com/events/group-mixology-class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black and Gold Information Session and Campus Tour DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002911Z UID:10001355-1789815600-1789821000@umbc.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join a staff member from the Office of Undergraduate Admission s and Orientation for a 30-minute information session covering UMBC tradit ions and values\, application requirements\, and opportunities for funding your education. After the information session\, you will have an opportun ity to take a student-guided tour of campus with our Grit Guides. \n \n If you require special accommodations for your visit\, please email us at  admissions@umbc.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T002911Z LOCATION:Main Campus\, 1000 Hilltop Circle\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21250\, Unit ed States URL:https://umbc.edu/event/black-and-gold-information-session-and-campus-t our-2026-09-19_11-00/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign= baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:UMBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://umbc.edu/stories/building-umbcs-esports-reputation-on e-win-at-a-time END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Media Makers Lab: Digital Arts & Tech Classes DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000416Z UID:10000056-1789815600-1789819200@bromoartsdistrict.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:iRhyme: Audio Mixing: Participants will learn how to mix recor ded vocals using FL Studios and Band Lab. \nCMM: Photography 1: Participan ts will learn basic camera skills needed to take photos and edit. \nCMM: V ideography 1: Participants will learn basic camera skills needed to shoot interviews\, podcasts\, and YouTube vlog videos\, and video editing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000416Z LOCATION:MRI Studios\, 20 N Howard St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United St ates URL:https://bromoartsdistrict.org/event/media-makers-lab-digital-arts-tech -classes-2/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:bromo X-SOURCE-URL:https://bromoartsdistrict.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Service Dog Training DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T003645Z UID:10001078-1789815600-1789821000@fidosforfreedom.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T003645Z URL:https://fidosforfreedom.org/event/service-dog-training-2/2026-09-19/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:Fidos For Freedom X-SOURCE-URL:https://fidosforfreedom.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NEC Drop-in: Signs of the Seasons DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T011616Z UID:22610-1789815600-1789819200@cylburn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:September’s theme\, Flowers of Cylburn\, focuses on the flow ers and flowering plants found throughout Cylburn Arboretum. Each Saturday will look at a different part of flowering plant biology\, from flower st ructure and color to seasonal changes and seeds. \nAll ages are welcome. N o fee or registration required (supplies limited). Drop-in anytime between 11am to 12pm. \nSeptember 5: What’s Inside a Flower? \nFlowers are more than just petals. Drop by the Nature Education Center to investigate the different parts of a flower and learn how flowering plants reproduce. \nSe ptember 12: Colors of Cylburn \nFlowers come in many different colors\, pa tterns\, shapes and sizes. Drop by the Nature Education Center to learn ab out the colors found in flowers and plants throughout Cylburn Arboretum. \ nSeptember 19: Signs of the Seasons \nThe timing of flowering\, fruiting\, leaf color and other natural events changes throughout the year. Drop by the Nature Education Center to learn about phenology and look for signs of the changing seasons at Cylburn Arboretum. \nSeptember 26: Seeds on the M ove \nSeeds come in many different shapes and sizes\, each with different ways of getting around. Drop by the Nature Education Center to investigate seeds\, pods and cones and learn how seeds travel to new places. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T011616Z URL:https://cylburn.org/event/nec-drop-in-signs-of-the-seasons/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:Cylburn Arboretum Friends X-SOURCE-URL:https://cylburn.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guest Workshop Bundle: Familiarity Breeds Content AND Surprise Par ty DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-5472-1789830000@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A special deal for a pair of workshops\, one from Billy Soco ( Magnet Theater) and one from Bianca Casusol (Second City New York) LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:Highwire Improv\, 400 S. Conkling Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21224 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/guest-workshop-bundle-familiarity-breeds- content-and-surprise-party/5472?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm _campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Fun Beat Making Workshop! (Great for Dates\, Solo or Groups) | B AL DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-6473-1789830000@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This event is perfect for a date night\, group outing or if yo u just want to attend solo and learn how to make music/beats! You'll love it. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:Raise Nation Baltimore\, 817 N Howard Street\, Baltimore\, MD 212 01 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/a-fun-beat-making-workshop-great-for-date s-solo-or-groups-bal-2/6473?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pasta Workshop II DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-6246-1789833600@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn to cook great pasta at home LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:Schola\, 2744 Lighthouse Point East\, Baltimore\, MD 21224 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/pasta-workshop-ii-2/6246?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Robotics Boot Camp at Wheaton Library- Media Lab DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T000507Z UID:10001362-1789822800-1789830000@marylandstemfestival.org CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. Space is limited.Join us for an intr oductory robotics program presented by two Walter Johnson High School juni ors!As technology continues to shape our world\, skills in STEM—especia lly robotics\, AI\, and engineering—are becoming increasingly essential. At the same time\, learning these skills can be a fun and rewarding exper ience for kids. This program aims to: spark interest in STEM in our comm unity\, while creating a space for children who may not be able to learn r obotics on their own\, and to learn to work as a team to pursue a common g oal!Participants will:1st Session: Robot building\, overview of code block s\, basic movement (turns\, speed adjustment) includes challenges like mak ing a robot\, and a square shape with movement2nd Session: Sensors (sensor s explained\, types of sensors\, uses of the sensors\, and then tasks in w hich sensors need to be used)3rd Session: Attachments (purpose of attachme nts\, different types of attachments\, attachment mechanics\, coding attac hments)4th Session: Introduce and start working on the previous First Lego League challenges for the competition. Finish working on challenges and hold a competition between the 2 teams!Questions about this program? Cont act the branch (240) 777-0678.Find out how to Get a Library Card to take full advantage of MCPL’s many resources!Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggeste d age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the a ge of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intend ed for children must have an accompanying child.If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more\, please contact the branch at least one week befo re the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.Accommodati on RequestsTo request an accommodation\, contact the library branch wher e you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help\, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event\, complete our Accommoda tion Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T000507Z LOCATION:Wheaton Library\, 11701 Georgia Ave\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, Unit ed States URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/robotics-boot-camp-at-wheaton-l ibrary-media-lab/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=balt imore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:Maryland STEM Festival X-SOURCE-URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/baltimore-hackerspace- microwave-night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Copy of Painted Window Screen Workshop September 19th DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-6623-1789837200@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Get creative and learn how to make your own colorful painted w indow screens in this fun\, hands-on workshop! Ages 10+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:1834 S Charles St\, 1834 South Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21 230 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/copy-of-painted-window-screen-workshop-se ptember-19th/6623?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=balt imore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wire Wrapped Ring Workshop DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-6800-1789837200@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and hands-on workshop where you'll lear n how to create your own beautiful wire-wrapped rings! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:Workshop by LBJ\, 3600 Clipper Mill Road #124\, Baltimore\, MD 21 211 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/wire-wrapped-ring-workshop-5/6800?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Melting Pot Beaded Necklace Workshop with Jayne Roth DTSTART:20260919T173000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-6444-1789839000@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Create a boho-style beaded necklace with artist Jayne Roth. Le arn to assemble your own one-of-a-kind jewelry piece. Mimosas & Pastries. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:Highlandtown Gallery\, 248 South Conkling Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21224 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/melting-pot-beaded-necklace-workshop-with -jayne-roth-2/6444?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=bal timore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Everyday Makeup Routine Makeup Tutorial Class (Towson\, MD) DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-1756-1789840800@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A professional Makeup Artist will teach you how to achieve fla wless everyday makeup that stays put all day! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:The Bespoke Lash Co.\, 1134 York Road #Ste 201\, Timonium\, MD 21 093 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/everyday-makeup-routine-makeup-tutorial-c lass-towson-md/1756?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ba ltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jintara® Perfume & Cologne Making Workshop – Belvedere Square M arket DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-6868-1789840800@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A fragrance making experience where you create a custom scent —perfect for girl's night plans\, date night\, or elevated self-care. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:Belvedere Square Market\, 529 East Belvedere Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD 21212 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/jintara-r-perfume-cologne-making-workshop -belvedere-square-market-3/6868?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm _campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guest Workshop: Surprise Party DTSTART:20260919T183000Z DTEND:20260919T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-5474-1789842600@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Bianca Casusol from Second City (New York) visits Baltimore fo r this special workshop designed for improvisers of all levels LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:Highwire Improv\, 400 S. Conkling Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21224 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/guest-workshop-surprise-party/5474?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Make a Resin Charm - Bag Charm Workshop DTSTART:20260919T183000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180359Z UID:event-7026-1789842600@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use resin and create a unique resin charm/pendant . LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180359Z LOCATION:Workshop by LBJ\, 3600 Clipper Mill Road #124\, Baltimore\, MD 21 211 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/make-a-resin-charm-bag-charm-workshop-2/7 026?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:10th ILICAFF/Eubie Blake Filmmaking Workshops (Seminar) DTSTART:20260919T190000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062757Z UID:event-1719-1789844400@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:We invite iconic filmmakers/director to speak on filmmaking at the Imagination Lunchbox/Eubie Blake Filmmaking Workshop. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062757Z LOCATION:Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center\, 847 North Howard Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21201 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/10th-ilicaff-eubie-blake-filmmaking-works hops-seminar/1719?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=balt imore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Your Creative Self: Candle Workshop DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260919T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T120413Z UID:event-3228-1789848000@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join Esmeralda for a creative escape\, a moment to slow down\, and the opportunity to make something beautiful! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T120413Z LOCATION:The Space Within Reiki and Crystal Shop\, 3545 Chestnut Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD 21211 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/your-creative-self-candle-workshop/3228?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creative Floral Design Workshop DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180359Z UID:event-6231-1789858800@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, creative\, hands-on floral design experien ce! Learn design techniques and create your own beautiful arrangement. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180359Z LOCATION:704 Nursery Rd\, 704 Nursery Road\, Linthicum Heights\, MD 21090 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/creative-floral-design-workshop/6231?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Planetarium & Observatory Event: International Observe the Moon Night DTSTART:20260919T233000Z DTEND:20260920T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180359Z UID:event-6193-1789860600@harborbeat.com CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:A special presentation by the Department of Physics\, Astronom y & Geosciences. Program Description: Explore the Moon like never before d uring International Observe the Moon Night 2026 at Towson University�� �s Observatory and Planetarium. Through guided observations and interact ive presentations\, visitors will… LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180359Z LOCATION:Towson University\, Science Complex\, Planetarium\, SC 2206 URL:https://harborbeat.com/event/a-planetarium-observatory-event-internati onal-observe-the-moon-night/6193?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=baltimore-md X-SOURCE-NAME:HarborBeat — Upcoming Baltimore Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harborbeat.com/events/workshops END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR