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Sunday, March 30

Books & Beers in the Barn: Noon, Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Farm and Taproom open from noon-7 p.m. Spring edition of Books & Beers in the Barn from noon-4 p.m., hosted by Backwater Books independent bookstore in Old Ellicott City. Adults and children can browse new books, gifts, stationery, and more in event barn. Beer or seltzer available for adults. Live music from Will Sims from 2-5 p.m. Pizza Trolley open all weekend.

Monday, March 31

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

Tuesday, April 1

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.

Friday, April 4

Securing the Money Bag: Budgeting for your Wants & Needs: 4-5 p.m., Howard County Library System, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-313-0760. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Learn about how to use your money to end up with the maximum benefit. Presented by Making Change Financial Wellness Programs. Open to all middle and high school students. Registration required.

Saturday, April 5

Maximizing the Magic of Merlin Bird ID: 10 a.m.-noon, Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Join instructors from Howard County Bird Club for workshop on how to use the Merlin smartphone app to improve identification of birds, by sight or sound. Class will be indoors and hands-on, followed by outdoor test-run along Howard County Conservancy trails. Participants need to have smartphone and should download app before workshop. No experience necessary. Free.

2025 Children’s Discovery Fair: Wiggle, Learn & Grow: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., East Columbia 50+ Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-2273. howardcountymd.gov/events. Celebrate Howard County’s Month of the Young Child in April. Bring children ages 3-5 to engage in hands-on, education-themed activities, interactive games, crafts, stories and movement exercises together. Registration recommended. Free.

Wellness Day at Manor Hill: Noon-7 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Family-friendly day at Manor Hill Farm celebrating wellness including eating well, exercising, and making healthy choices for body and mind. Majority of activities and demos taking place from noon-4 p.m. Yoga classes in hop field; sign up in advance. Free mini classes and demos also offered. DJ music, food trucks, Manor Hill Farm Stand, animal feedings (2:30 p.m.), and garden tour (3:30 p.m.). Multiple health and fitness vendors.

Public Star Party: 7:15-11 p.m., Alpha Ridge Park, 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville. howardastro.org. Join members of Howard Astronomical League for star party in and around observatory. Telescopic views and programming shared inside through club’s telescope. Guests can mingle and ask questions while observing through members’ scopes set up outside. No registration required. Free.

Sunday, April 6

Bach in Baltimore — Bach’s Saint John Passion: 4-5:30 p.m., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City. 410-941-9262. bachinbaltimore.org. Oratorio dramatizes events of Christ’s crucifixion, blending chorales, recitatives, arias, and choruses. $39-$44.

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.

The Pacific Northwest Photography by Jay Moore: April 2-27, 11 a.m., Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Artists Gallery’s featured April show. Photographer Jay Moore’s visual journey into the Pacific Northwest. Reception on April 6 from 2-5 p.m.