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Monday, May 26

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

Tuesday, May 27

Morning Movie Matinee: “The Rescuers Down Under”: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Howard County Library System, East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. For ages 2-6 with adult. Movie is rated G. Ticket required.

“After the Floods” with Dr. Ken Conca: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. “After the Floods” is about Ellicott City, a small town in central Maryland that experienced two devastating flash floods just 22 months apart. As a resident, Ken Conca bore firsthand witness to the conflict that took root when the flood waters receded. Dr. Conca’s research and teaching focus on global environmental governance, environmental peacebuilding in war-torn societies, environmental politics and policy in the United Nations system, water governance, and environmental policy analysis. Co-sponsored by Howard County Library System and Howard County Historical Society. Registration required.

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 28

Renting 101: 6-7 p.m., Howard County Library System, Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-313-7800. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Class will equip you with essential skills to find and maintain new home, from shopping on budget to decoding lease. Registration required.

Thursday, May 29

Rock on with Bollywood: 7-8 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Bollywood dancer Jaya Mathur demonstrates and teaches basic steps of Bollywood dancing. Dress in appropriate attire conducive to movement and comfort. Must be 18 or older. Waiver and registration required.

Know Your Rights: A Community Workshop Series Empowering Immigrants in Howard County: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Howard County Library System, in collaboration with the Luminus Network Inc., presents series of workshops designed to inform and empower immigrants in community. Sessions provide information on how to interact with immigration authorities, available immigration relief options, and the Constitutional rights of all individuals, regardless of immigration status. Workshop delivered in Spanish with universal translation through Instant Language Assistant. Attendees can access real-time text and audible translations in more than 200 languages, including English via their personal smartphone and headset/earbuds. No registration required.

Friday, May 30

Howard County Family Leadership Program (Day One): 5-9 p.m., Double Tree Hotel, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia. mdcoalition.org/what-we-do/family-leadership-training. Two-day training opportunity for Howard County parents and caregivers of school-aged children with mental health challenges to navigate special education services and other supports, understand child’s behavioral needs, and advocate for child, self, family and community. Presented by the Office of the Local Children’s Board and the Maryland Coalition of Families. Only available to individuals who have not yet participated; must be willing to commit to attending both days. Free training includes meals and overnight accommodations.

Saturday, May 31

Compost Demonstration: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Learn basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants and lawns. Free compost bins available to Howard County residents. Event may be canceled if inclement or severe weather. Drop in; no registration required.

Wellness Day at Manor Hill: Noon-7 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com/wellness. Family-friendly day celebrating wellness, with majority of activities and demos taking place from noon-4 p.m. Featuring yoga classes, DJ music, health and fitness vendors, Sunset Raw Juice Bar Food Truck, Manor Hill Pizza Trolley, Manor Hill Farm Stand, Taproom open. Sign up in advance for full yoga class; free mini classes and demos will also offered throughout day. Healthy cooking demo from chefs at 1:30 p.m. Animal feeding at 2:30 p.m. and garden tour at 3:30 p.m.

Howard County Family Leadership Program (Day Two): 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Double Tree Hotel, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia. mdcoalition.org/what-we-do/family-leadership-training. Two-day training opportunity for Howard County parents and caregivers of school-aged children with mental health challenges to navigate special education services and other supports, understand child’s behavioral needs, and advocate for child, self, family and community. Presented by Office of the Local Children’s Board and the Maryland Coalition of Families. Only available to individuals who have not yet participated. Free training includes meals and overnight accommodations.

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.