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Sunday, Nov. 10

Veterans Day Parade: 9:30-11:30 a.m., downtown Columbia. howardcountyveterans.org/parade. Grand marshals Tracy Adkins and Kelly Kesler. Ceremony immediately following the parade.

“I Got Your Six” Release Weekend: Noon-7 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Stop by the farm all weekend to have beer brewed by lead brewer and Marine veteran, in collaboration with other veterans. A portion of proceeds from sale of this beer are donated directly to Stop Soldier Suicide organization. In addition to the beer release, featured merchandise sale proceeds will also be donated. Pizza Trolley open.

15th Annual Jazz Brunch: Noon-3 p.m., Live! Casino &Hotel, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover. eventbrite.com. The Columbia Chapter of The Links, Incorporated in collaboration with The Links Foundation, Incorporated hosts event to support scholarships and community programming in Howard County. $175-$189.

Ensemble Aubade — Catonsville Concerts at 3: 3 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville. catonsvilleconcerts.org. Ensemble Aubade performs vivid chamber music by European and American composers for flute (Peter H. Bloom), viola (Francis Grimes), and piano (Steven Sussman). Free.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Guiding Good Choices Free Parenting Classes: 12-1:30 p.m., virtual event. hcdrugfree.org. HC DrugFree’s Guiding Good Choices class will be offered via Zoom, Nov. 12, 15, 19, 22 and Dec. 3. Interactive prevention program that helps build stronger bond with child, while also providing skills proven to reduce risk of children engaging in substance use or other risky behaviors. Parenting class for Howard County parents, guardians, and grandparents of 9-14 year olds, but will consider slightly older or younger children on case by case basis. Adult or child must be Howard County resident. Register online.

Classes on Meditation and Modern Buddhism: 7:30-8:45 p.m., Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-243-3837. meditationmd.org. $8-$12.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Rocks and Rivers — How Nature Shaped Maryland: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Join Ned Tillman, author and earth and environmental scientist, to learn about geology of Maryland, earthquakes, the Ice Age, Indigenous relics, meteorites, dinosaurs and more. Program is aimed at middle school and older. Advanced registration required. $5.

Friday, Nov. 15

Howard County Youth Program Bingo Night: 6-9:30 p.m., Catonsville FOP Lodge #69, 2832 Nine Mile Circle, Catonsville. facebook.com/events/1041080010766072. Benefits HCYP 12U Raiders’ trip to Cooperstown. Entry includes three bingo cards for 20 cash prize games. Additional cash prizes, basket raffles, and concessions available. Spots can be reserved in advance; tickets can be purchased at door while they last. $30.

Saturday, Nov. 16

Twin Thrift Vintage — Fall Sale & Christmas Preview: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Twin Thrift Vintage, 13554 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City. 443-498-3777. Sale on all things Thanksgiving and fall.

Pumpkin Palooza 2024: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Games, composting demonstrations, food trucks and more. Bring your pumpkins and jack-‘o-lanterns to be composted at Alpha Ridge Landfill. Carved, uncarved and painted pumpkins are acceptable; all decorations, including candles, lights, plastic bags, must be removed.

Turkey Waddle: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. 410-313-0457. https://www.howardcountymd.gov/turkey-waddle. Self-paced walk consists of different fitness and children’s activities. Enter to win a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. For ages 2-10 years. $10-$15.

Sunday, Nov. 17

Twin Thrift Vintage — Fall Sale & Christmas Preview: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Twin Thrift Vintage, 13554 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City. 443-498-3777. Sale on all things Thanksgiving and fall.

Sundays@3 presents Pianist Brian Ganz: 3-5 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. sundaysatthree.org. Music from Chopin, Beethoven and more. $20-$22.

Maryland Winds — Transcendent Transcriptions: 3-5 p.m., Guilford Park High School, 8500 Ridgelys Run Road, Jessup. 410-533-2795. marylandwinds.com. Masterworks from Glinka, Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns, Shostakovich, Chabrier, Tchaikovsky, and others. $10-$20.

The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet: 4-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Catholic Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville. 301-520-8921. livingartsconcerts.com. Father-son team on hammered dulcimer and clawhammer banjo, blurring lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music.

Recurring events

Artists Gallery’s The Gift of Art 2024: Runs through Jan. 12, 2025, Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Holiday show featuring variety of work by 24 gallery artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; extended hours/days start Nov. 26. Opening reception Nov. 3, from 2-5 p.m. Free.

Piece By Piece — Mozaic Art: Through Jan. 25, 2025, The Meeting House Gallery, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-997-0692. Exhibition features mosaic artwork by 10 artists. Themes include portraits, landscapes, animals, children, and abstract forms. Meet artists at reception on Nov. 17, from 2-4 p.m.