Sunday, Feb. 9

Happy New Year, Trees: 1-3 p.m., Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Celebrate Tu BiShvat, Jewish New Year celebration of trees that begins Feb. 13, with tree-themed activity, followed by hike to visit several champion trees. Family-friendly event. Registration required. Free.

Monday, Feb. 10

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

Marlena Jareaux: Pre-Civil War African-American History in Howard County: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. Researcher and historian Marlena Jareaux shares results of years of her research about what life was like for Black and Mulatto people in Howard County, both free and enslaved. Jareaux is executive director of Howard County Lynching Truth & Reconciliation Inc. Co-sponsored by Howard County Library System and the Howard County Historical Society. Part of HCLS’ Black History Month series. Registration required. Free.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

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.

Friday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Tulip Glass Giveaway: 4 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Visitors who purchase beer receive free 10-ounce Manor Hill Belgian Tulip Glass. Offer available Feb. 14-16, while supplies last. Farm, taproom and Pizza Trolley open all weekend.

Smooth Jazz Fridays with Kim Maiden Music: 6-9 p.m., Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase. Limited child care available for ages 5-11. $35-$40.

Deaf President Now: Insights from “Controlling Our Destiny,” by Phil W. Bravin, with special guest, Greg Hlibok: 7-8 p.m., online event. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Deaf Culture Digital Library and the Howard County Association of the Deaf host webinar featuring Deaf author Phil Bravin and special guest Greg Hlibok. Bravin, who served on the board of trustees during historic Deaf President Now movement in 1988, shares insights into moment in Deaf history. Hlibok, student body president during the DPN movement, brings perspective on protests and their broader impact. Webinar coincides with release of documentary about the DPN movement. Register online.

Saturday, Feb. 15

Zip and Sip Valentine’s Event: 11 a.m., Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. 301-725-1313. terrapinadventures.com. 30-minute guided zipline tour, followed by small group wine tasting led by experts at 61 Vineyard. Slots open beginning at 11 a.m. $40-$45.

Valentine’s Chocolate-Dipping and Wine-Sipping: 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m., Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-313-0400. howardcountymd.gov/events. Lear art of hand-rolling chocolate truffles while discovering more about plant from which chocolate is made. Taste six wines from Linganore Winecellars and learn about their grapes, vineyard and sustainable practices. Leave with 10 hand-rolled truffles. For ages 21 and older. $29.

Irish Evening of Music and Poetry: 7:30-10 p.m., Smith Theatre, Horowitz Center, Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 443-518-4568. hocopolitso.org. Annual event features poet and memoirist Sean Hewitt, who will read from his work. Music from Poor Man’s Gambit. Cash bar of Irish drinks at intermission. $50.

Sunday, Feb. 16

Bird Bonanza: Noon-4 p.m., Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-313-0400. howardcountymd.gov/events. Bird-themed crafts, games, and activity stations. Meet live raptor. Gather at campfire and have warm beverage before guided bird walk with Howard County Bird Club. Help with the worldwide community science project, the Great Backyard Bird Count. Beginners encouraged. Children must be accompanied by registered adult. For ages 3 years and older. $6-$8.

Jenn’s Uncommon Critters Educational Event at Manor Hill: 12:30 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Hour long program educational program featuring reptiles, invertebrates, and small mammals; includes animal meet and greet. Geared for ages 5 and older. up. Register for one of three sessions, starting at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. From 5-6 p.m. barn will be open for informal animal meet and greet with no ticket required; donations appreciated. Private bar open for parents. Farm and taproom open noon-7 p.m.; live music from Frank Florence from 2-5 p.m.; The Pizza Trolley will be open. $15-$23.

Sundays@3 presents UMD Strings Faculty & Guest Pianist: 3-5 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. sundaysatthree.org. UMD Strings faculty and guest pianist play Mendelssohn, Schubert and Nadia Boulanger. $20-$22.

Black History Gospel Fest: 3-5 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City. 410-465-2919. bethanyum.org. Celebration includes gospel singing, liturgical dancing, spoken word performances, African cuisine to follow program. Free.

Recurring events

Wonderland of Art 2025: Through Feb. 23, 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.