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Sunday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve Services: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City. 410-465-2919. bethanyum.org. Family service at 11 a.m., led by children and includes Christmas pageant, Christmas carols, handbells, scripture readings, prayers and child-friendly candle-lighting. Traditional service at 4 p.m., with variety of music offerings, Chancel Choir, handbell selections, vocalists, violin, cello and organ. Contemporary service at 7 p.m. with Praise Band, lighting of Christ candle, Christmas blessing, and more. Traditional service at 11 p.m. with scripture, carols, music, communion and candle lighting. Free.

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Howard County Senior Men’s Group: 10 a.m., virtual via Zoom. 240-375-4628. Meets discussions on government, politics, finance, health, nostalgia. Free.

Classes on Meditation and Modern Buddhism: 7:30-8:45 p.m., The Meeting House: Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-243-3837. meditationmd.org. $8-$12.

Wednesday, Dec. 27

Family Movie Matinee: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” Drop-In: 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Howard County Library System, Glenwood Branch, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577. https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Movie is rated PG. Free.

Recurring events

Finish Strong! Art Show: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, through Dec. 31. HorseSpirit Arts Gallery, 8600 Foundry St. (Cotton Shed Barn), Savage. 410-782-5536. horsespiritartsgallery.com. Owner and curator Robin Holliday celebrates 48 local artists in HorseSpirit Arts Gallery’s final art show. Rolling show with artists continually bringing in new artwork until the gallery doors close Dec. 31.

Spirit of Willowbrook at The Meeting House Gallery: Through Jan. 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., The Meeting House Gallery, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-997-0692. The exhibit features 17 artists from Willowbrook Studio.

Gift of Art Holiday Show: Through Jan. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. All-member show. Open house Dec. 3, 2-5 p.m.

It’s All Laurel — City Limits and Beyond: Fridays through Sundays, through August, Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., Laurel. 301-725-7975. laurelhistoricalsociety.org. Exhibit reminds visitors that in addition to City of Laurel and Prince George’s County, Laurel extends into Howard, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. Free.