Suddenly Halloween is a distant memory, but many of us still have a few sad pumpkins languishing on our porches. Well, the Miller Library has a solution for that. They are hosting Pumpkin Palooza on Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attractions include games, crafts, food trucks and “ask a Master Gardener,” but more importantly, you can bring your pumpkins to be composted. The branch is located at 9421 Frederick Road.

Onward to turkeys and pilgrim hats, with candy canes and twinkling lights not far behind.

Are you ready for some fresh air and an easy walk to work off some of those Halloween candy calories, all while you are learning something? The Howard County Conservancy , at 10520 Old Frederick Road, is offering Beyond Field Guides —an introduction to birding using apps and webs

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