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Sunday, May 18
Wine in the Woods: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Symphony Woods at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-313-4700. wineinthewoods.com. Two-day event with food, shopping, music, wine and beer, juried artisans and specialty crafters. Six live bands play each day. Held rain or shine. Souvenir wine glass given to each 21 and older ticket holder upon entrance. $30-$85.
St. Louis Church Concert Series — Concert by Candlelight: 4-6 p.m., St. Louis Church, Stone Chapel, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. 773-592-7153. stlconcertseries.org. Season finale for 2024-25 features a lineup of instrumental soloists and fan favorites, showcasing selection of Baroque masterpieces. Champagne toast in social hall following show. $25.
Monday, May 19
Food Addicts in Recovery Meeting: 7-8 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills, Columbia. 571-484-8135. foodaddicts.org. Free.
Ask A Master Gardener: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Find answers to gardening questions by talking with University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners. Drop in; no registration required.
Author Works: Spitfires: American Women who Flew in the Face of Danger during WWII: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. True story of daring American women who piloted most dangerous aircraft of World War II through treacherous skies of Britain. Crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses, all trained as pilots but denied opportunity to fly for U.S. because they were women; flew for Great Britain . Author Becky Aikman follows stories of nine of the women who served, drawing on unpublished diaries, letters, and records, along with her own interviews. Books available for sale and book signing after talk. Registration required.
Tuesday, May 20
Morning Movie Matinee: “Winnie the Pooh”: 10:30-11:45 a.m., Howard County Library System, East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Movie is rated G. For ages 2-6 with adult. Tickets available 15 minutes before class starts at children’s desk.
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.
Wednesday, May 21
Movie Magic Cosmetics: Wounds: 4-5:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Learn history and science behind film industry’s movie magic. Learn about chemicals found in cosmetics used to create monsters and zombies in movies, and then create design using DIY monster cosmetics. Taught by HiTech instructor. Register online. For ages 12-18.
Friday, May 23
Nite Bite Fishing: 6-11 p.m., Centennial Park South Boat Launch, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City. tinyurl.com/HCRPNiteBiteFishing. Opportunity to fish the lake after hours. Bring fishing pole, bait, tackle, bug repellant, flashlight or lantern, chair, or boat. On-site registration only; all anglers must be checked in by 7 p.m. Under 16 years must be accompanied by adult. $5.
Recurring events
Kaleidoscope — Amanda Milliner and Karen Wallace: Through June 1, Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Artists Gallery’s featured show for May is “Kaleidoscope” Mixed Media by Amanda Milliner and Kiln Formed Glass by Karen Wallace. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.
Visions of Hope & Happiness: Through July 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Meeting House Gallery, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-997-0692. Show features work by members of Laurel Art Guild in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and mixed media. Meet the artists reception on June 8 from 2-4 p.m. will include art marketplace, live sax music and light refreshments. Free.