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🦃 November in Our Community: Holiday Plans, Local Shopping & Year-End Reminders!
November is here! Between school schedules, Thanksgiving plans, and the official start of the holiday season, there is plenty happening around Owings Mills, Reisterstown, and Baltimore County. Here are a few dates and reminders to keep on your calendar this month.
📚 BCPS Families — Mark Your Calendars!
Baltimore County Public Schools families have several schedule changes coming up:
- Tuesday, November 3 — Schools and offices closed for Election Day.
- Monday, November 16 — Pre-K and Elementary Conference Day; elementary students do not have regular classes.
- Wednesday, November 25 — Schools close 3 hours early as Thanksgiving break begins.
- Thursday & Friday, November 26–27 — Schools and offices closed for Thanksgiving break.
🦃 Thanksgiving Week at Smile Forever Dentistry
We are adjusting our schedule a little so our team can enjoy Thanksgiving, too!
- Wednesday, November 25: Closing early at 2:00 PM.
- Thursday, November 26: CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
- Friday, November 27: OPEN for a full day!
Yes, you read that correctly—while everyone else is recovering from turkey and deciding whether that Black Friday bargain is really worth getting out of bed for, we will be back taking care of smiles! 😄🦷
With BCPS closed on Friday, it may also be a convenient day to schedule an appointment for the kids without having to work around school. From everyone at Smile Forever Dentistry, we wish our patients, families, and neighbors a wonderful Thanksgiving!
🛍️ Black Friday — Discover Unique Finds by Shopping Small!
Black Friday doesn’t have to mean battling a crowd over mass-produced items in a big-box store. Our local historic corridors offer wonderfully unique, specialty shops where you can find extraordinary, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting independent business owners right in our own community.
Consider spending part of your holiday-shopping weekend exploring these unique local gems around Reisterstown and Owings Mills:
Maryland China Co. (Main Street, Reisterstown) — A longtime local landmark offering fine porcelain, custom dinnerware, tabletop goods, and unique specialty gifts.
The Boxwood Collection (Railroad Ave., Glyndon) — A fascinating specialty shop filled with unique home décor, jewelry, baby gifts, and personalized holiday treasures.
Bee Inspired Goods (Metro Centre, Owings Mills) — Specialty local honey, artisan teas, gourmet foods, and handcrafted bath and body products.
Sheepie Book Co. (Main Street, Reisterstown) — An independent boutique bookstore with a curated selection of new and used titles, perfect for finding thoughtful reads.
Keep an eye on your favorite neighborhood storefronts as Thanksgiving approaches—many independent businesses announce their special Small Business Saturday events and promotions closer to the weekend.
Shop small. Shop local. And maybe skip the 5:00 AM alarm. 
⛸️ Winter Fun at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Looking for something fun to do as the weather cools down?
The Inner Harbor Ice Rink returns in November, giving families a chance to lace up their skates while enjoying one of Baltimore’s most recognizable waterfront views.
🦷 Don’t Let Your 2026 Dental Benefits Disappear!
While you’re making those end-of-year lists, here’s one more thing worth checking.
Many dental insurance benefits and Flexible Spending Account funds reset at the end of the year. If you’ve been putting off treatment or you’re due for a visit, now is the time to check your remaining benefits and get on the schedule. December appointments can fill quickly, so don’t wait until the last week of the year!
🍂 From Our Smile Forever Family to Yours
We’re grateful to be part of such a wonderful community.
Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving with family and friends, shopping the sales, supporting your favorite local business, or happily staying home and avoiding Black Friday altogether, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable November.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Smile Forever Dentistry! 🦷🍁