Calendar

Nature storytime Thursday , 11 a.m., Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. Enjoy a children's story and craft related to a theme about nature. Preregistration is required; call 410-836-3050. Email edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.org for more information. Wilderness survival Saturday , 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Patapsco Valley State Park, McKeldin area, 11676Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Howard County. Join a park naturalist for discussion and examples of wilderness survival techniques.

Canoe/kayak Today, May 19: USA Canoe/Kayak Whitewater Slalom Team Trials and Deep Creek Open, Adventure Sports Center International, Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County. Admission: free. Children's Adventure Series and Kids Day at The Races, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: deepcreek2014.com. Baltimore Bowmen Today, May 19: The Baltimore Bowmen Traditional Classic in Glen Arm, in Baltimore County, will have three archery courses and more than 80 3-D 3D targets. There will be vendors, food and a shooting exhibition.

Business Women's Network of Howard County — Third Wednesday, luncheon meetings. Promotes and supports a network of professional women in their careers as executives, business owners and leaders. Homewood Suites, 8320 Benson Drive, Columbia. $45 per guest. 410-740-0126, http://www.bwn-hoco.org or admin@bwn-hoco.org . Job Club — First Tuesday, 10 a.m. Open to all adults. $10 donation. Pinnacle Empowerment Center. Cindy, 410-799-1097 to register and learn about upcoming workshops/programs offered.

John Carroll junior Alex Kane, member of Girl Scout Troop 1382, was awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. To receive this honor, a girl must use her organizational, leadership, project management and teamwork skills to serve her community. Alex created "Bark for a Cure. " She solicited pictures, in the form of a contest, and created a canine calendar. The proceeds from the sale of this calendar went to benefit cancer research and treatment. Alex will be formally recognized by the Girl Scout organization this spring.

First Day Hikes Jan. 1 . All 50 state park systems will offer free, guided hikes so individuals and families can get the new year off on the right foot. For information, go to americasstateparks.org/first-day-hikes. Urban stroll Jan. 5 . Join a 3.3-mile urban stroll through Locust Point and Fort McHenry with the Appalachian Mountain Club. Step-off at 10 a.m. Details: amc-dc.org (click "Chapter Activities") or 410-263-1844. Md. Half Marathon Registration is open for the fifth annual Maryland Half Marathon to benefit the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center.

The Harford County Office of Tourism has released "Destination Harford 2013," the county's official visitor guide and calendar of events. This year's guide features the commemoration bicentennial of the attack on Havre de Grace by the British on May 3, 2013. Reenactments, encampments, tall ships and concerts can be enjoyed by visitors to the event. Fireworks, a 5-K race and the annual Decoy Festival also round out the weekend's festivities. There are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy Harford County's scenic attractions.