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Monday, March 10

Food Addicts in Recovery Meeting: 7-8 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills, Columbia. 571-484-8135. foodaddicts.org. Free.

Tuesday, March 11

Classes on Meditation and Modern Buddhism in Columbia: 7:30-8:45 p.m., Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-243-3837. meditationmd.org. Everyone is welcome to join these classes on meditation and modern Buddhism. $8-$12.

Saturday, March 15

Chemistry in the Library: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!: 11 a.m.-noon, Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Join chemist from American Chemical Society for hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers. For second grade and older; students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by adult. Grades strictly enforced with limited exceptions. Registration required.

St. Paddy’s at Manor Hill featuring McClintock Distilling: Noon, Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. McClintock Distilling on-site noon-4 p.m., pouring Farmhouse Gin and other spirits for cocktails and samples; limited hand-numbered bottles of gin available for sale. Manor Hill releases counterpart “Farmhouse Ale. Live music from Brandon Kennedy from 2-5 p.m. Ice cream truck and Pizza Trolley available.

Columbia Orchestra Symphonic Pops: 7:30 p.m., Jim Rouse Theatre, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. 410-465-8777. columbiaorchestra.org. Program pulls together some of orchestra’s favorite works, both old and new. $10-$30.

Recurring events

Blossoms of Hope Artists Gallery: Through March 30, Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Artists Gallery is participating in county wide Blossoms of Hope Show 2025 with original work by gallery artists.

Youth Art Month: Art/Work — Demystifying the Artistic Practice: Through March 30, Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787. hocoarts.org. Celebration of Youth Art Month in partnership with HCPSS featuring artwork by K-12 students. Includes HoCo Arts Summer Arts Camp preview. Reception March 5, 5-7 p.m. Free.

In Full Bloom — A Celebration of Blossoms of Hope: Through March 30, Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787. hocoarts.org. Invitational exhibit in conjunction with Blossoms of Hope’s Countywide Art Show. Featuring artworks inspired by Howard County’s blossoming trees. Free.