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			document.writeln("<b><u>Adult Issues Workshop Series</u></b><br><b>First session: Sept. 11, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm</b>:&nbsp;Pathfinders for Autism and HCAS are hosting a new workshop series focused on issues that affect adults with autism, running monthly from Sept. 2010 to Jan. 2011. Each workshop will include two sessions: one for adults who are on the Autism spectrum themselves and have Aspergers or High Functioning Autism; and one for parents who care for individuals with Autism. Workshops will be held from 8:30am – 12:30pm at The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED. http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/newsItem.aspx?id=169<br>&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>Support Group Meeting:</u></b><br><b>September 16 (Thursday) 7:00-9:00pm</b>:&nbsp;Cathy Small, Ph.D., BCBA, of the Pediatric Development Disorders Clinic at Kennedy Krieger will speak on the assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors in children with autism. HCAS Resource Center, 10280 Old Columbia Road, Suite 215, Columbia, MD 21046. 410-290-3466.&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>Fitness First</u></b><br><b>September 18 (Saturday) 7:00-9:00pm</b>:&nbsp;The monthly family fitness and swim night at Columbia Gym in River Hill returns after summer hiatus! Fitness First is held the third Saturday of the month and is open to HCAS members. Applications for the program are available at the office or by emailing info@howard-autism.org.&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>Barnes and Noble Story Time</u></b><br><b>September 25 (Saturday) 9:00-10:00am</b>:&nbsp;HCAS has partnered with the Barnes and Noble at the Long Gate Shopping Center to offer a Special Needs Story Time! B&N staff will receive autism awareness training prior to the event to better include and assist families. HCAS will be present to promote community awareness. 4300 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD.&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>STRETCHALICIOUS hosts Autism Awareness Day</u></b><br><b>September 25 (Saturday) 10:00-11:00; 12:00-1:00</b>:&nbsp;&#34;Shop for a Cause! Workout for a Cause!&#34; Stretchalicious will be offering 10% of all in-store purchases to HCAS. Enjoy a Beginning Yoga class at 10am or Zumba at noon for just $5 (donated to HCAS). Call 410-750-1500 to reserve your space in either or both classes! Located in the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center, 10040 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City.&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>Family Fun at the Farm!</u></b><br><b>September 26 (Sunday) 2:00-5:00 p.m.</b>:&nbsp;Clark&#39;s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City welcomes HCAS for its annual HCAS family day at the farm! Enjoy the petting zoo, slides, and a hay ride for the admission price of $6.50. Pony rides are also offered.<br>HCAS will have a guided tour of the zoo beginning at 2:30 p.m. and its own hay ride at 3:30 p.m. Tables will be set aside for those wishing to bring a picnic lunch.&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>AMC Sensory Friendly Movie--Legend of the Guardians: the Owls of Ga’Hoole</u></b><br><b>October 2 (Saturday) 10:00 am</b>:&nbsp;Where: AMC Theatres Columbia Mall<br>Purchase tickets at the door. Tickets are $6/ person. Doors open at 9:30am. Movie begins at 10:00am.&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>Choose Civility Symposium</u></b><br><b>October 6, 2010 (Wednesday) 5:00-9:00 pm</b>:&nbsp;Just prior to the mid-term elections, add your voice to those of friends, neighbors, and national experts in a dialogue, moderated by NPR’s Korva Coleman, that explores the role of civility in democracy. A workshop for adults and the next generation of voters follows, led by Dr. P.M. Forni, founder of the Civility Initiative at Johns Hopkins University. The Choose Civility Symposium takes place on Wednesday, October 6 from 5 to 9 pm at The Bain Center in Columbia. Visit choosecivility.org for details.<br><br><br><br><br>&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>Jumping Fun at Airmania</u></b><br><b>October 8 (Friday) 5:00-7:00 pm</b>:&nbsp;End the week with a few hours of fun at Airmania! HCAS has reserved the funzone from 5:00-7:00pm. Admission $3.60/per child. Open to the first 50 children registered. Register by Oct 6 by calling HCAS at 410-290-3466 or emailing info@howard-autism.org. Socks are required to be worn in the jumping arena. The arena will be divided into 2 age groups (0-7 years; 8 years and older). There will be no snacks served at this event; it is for jumping only. Airmania Funzone, 9198 Red Branch Rd Suite F, Columbia, Md 21045. 410-740-4999<br>&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>Support Group Meeting:</u></b><br><b>October 21 (Thursday) 7:00-9:00 pm</b>:&nbsp;Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning. Presented by Alisa Chernak, Esq., and Mike Davis, Esq. HCAS Resource Center, 10280 Old Columbia Road, Suite 215, Columbia, MD 21046. 410-290-3466.&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>Yoga Class</u></b><br><b>October 24 (Sunday) 3:00-4:00 pm</b>:&nbsp;Free Yoga Class for Children and Teens with Autism at The Yoga Center of Columbia. Children ages 9 to 18; class is limited to 10 pupils. To register, call Sandra at HCAS at 410-290-3466 or email sandra.macmahon@howard-autism.org.&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc><b><u>One Step Closer...Autism Walk and 5K Run</u></b><br><b>November 6 (Saturday) 8:00 am - noon</b>:&nbsp;Start forming your team now and make plans to join us for the fourth annual “One Step Closer . . . Autism Walk and 5K Run” to benefit the Howard County Autism Society on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Centennial Park (Route 108) in Ellicott City. Watch for registration site to open in mid-September!&nbsp;<font class='HomeBodyText'></font><br><hr size=1 color=#cccccc>")
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