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Sunday, Jan. 12

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: 1-4 p.m., Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. 410-313-6430. howardcountymd.gov. Visit Harriet Tubman Cultural Center for a Day of Service. Engage in service opportunities, education and projects that embody King’s dedication to equality and social justice. The MLK Reflection Room will feature video excerpts of King’s speeches and music from the Civil Rights movement. Event also hosts voter registration drive and book display by Howard County Library System and an MLK Read-In of works about Dr. King and the civil rights movement.

Violin Tales: 4-5:30 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville. 301-520-8921. livingartsconcerts.com. Violinist Christine Kharazian perform some of her favorite pieces from around the world. Free.

Monday, Jan. 13

DEAR: Dogs Education and Assisting Readers: 7-8 p.m., Howard County Library System, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-313-0760. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Bring book or borrow one from library. Read to Fidos for Freedom’s therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence. For ages 5-10. Permission slip required.

Tuesday, Jan. 14

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.

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Cookbook Corner: 7-8 p.m., Howard County Library System, East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world, with new cuisine/chef every month. This month’s Chef is Bobby Flay. Pick up any cookbook from Bobby Flay at library, cook some recipes and come have culinary discussion. Store bought food may be served. Registration required.

Friday, Jan. 17

It’s a Dog’s Life: Adopting a New Dog: Noon-1 p.m., online event. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Learn how to pick right dog for your family, how to get ready to bring new addition home, and what to expect the first few weeks. Register to receive Zoom link.

Snowflake Ball Family Dance: 6-8 p.m., Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840. www.howardcountymd.gov/snowflake-ball-family-dance. Refreshments, DJ, dancing, crafts, ice cream sundae bar, and a photo of each couple. Ages 4-12 years plus parent or special adult. Registration is $40 for center member, one child and one adult; nonmember registration is $50 for one child and one adult; $20 for additional child. Preregistration required.

Sunday, Jan. 19

Sundays@3 presents Clipper Mill String Quartet: 3-5 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 443-288-3179. sundaysatthree.org. Members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Peabody Conservatory perform Mozart, Beethoven and Frank. $20-$22.

Recurring events

Artists Gallery’s The Gift of Art 2024: 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. 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.

Wonderland of Art 2025: Jan. 17- Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Post -holiday show is an all-member show featuring work of over 20 gallery artists. Reception Feb. 2, 2-5 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Free.