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Sunday, March 16

Seán Heely’s Celtic Band — St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 4-5:30 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville. 301-520-8921. livingartsconcerts.com. Featuring champion fiddler and Gaelic singer Seán Heely, singer and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Elam, percussive dancer Agi Kovacs, cellist Ellen Gira, and percussionist Lucas Ashby. Show will also be live-streamed on YouTube. Reception follows concert. No tickets required; $15 suggested donation.

Monday, March 17

Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking: 6-7 p.m., Howard County Library System, Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Middle school students looking to enhance public speaking skills can practice speech and debate to prepare for high school-level competitions. Series covers public speaking prep to competition strategies, and culminates with competition in early June, with awards and a speech and debate kit. Part of the HCLS Teens Teach initiative. Registration required.

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

Tuesday, March 18

Spring Training for Volunteer Naturalists: 9 a.m.-noon, Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Free training to volunteers interested in learning how to lead field trip hikes at the conservancy’s Mount Pleasant location, in Woodstock. All classroom sessions begin with coffee and conversation. Secondary training: March 18 and 19, climate hike practice. Register online. Free.

Collaborate: Age-Friendly Listening Session: 10-11:30 a.m., Elkridge 50+ Center, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5952 or 410-313-5192. howardcountymd.gov/events. All are welcome to share thoughts, concerns, and ideas to help build the Age-Friendly Action Plan for Howard County. Call or go online to register. Free.

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, March 19

Spring Training for Volunteer Naturalists: 9 a.m.-noon, Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Free training to volunteers interested in learning how to lead field trip hikes at conservancy’s Mount Pleasant location, in Woodstock. All classroom sessions begin with coffee and conversation. Secondary training: March 18 and 19, climate hike practice. Register online. Free.

Senior Planet- Intro to Digital Wallets: 2-3 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Presentation reviews basic features of most popular digital wallets: Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, and talks about their many uses beyond purchases; discuss features/considerations for security and privacy. This is a demonstration/lecture and not a hands-on class. HCLS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. Registration required.

Thursday, March 20

Spring Training for Volunteer Naturalists: 9 a.m.-noon, Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Free training to volunteers interested in learning how to lead field trip hikes at conservancy’s Mount Pleasant location, in Woodstock. All classroom sessions begin with coffee and conversation. Elementary training: March 20, grades K-2 and Animal Ambassadors presentation; March 21, grades 3-5. Register online. Free.

Dog Smart — A Talk about Canine Intelligence: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. National Geographic’s Jennifer S. Holland, author of “Unlikely Friendships” series, returns with newest work “Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence.” Holland examines meaning of intelligence and latest research on how dogs think and learn. A Likely Story bookstore will be selling Holland’s books. Geared for audience members 12 and older. $10.

The Patapsco River: An Essential History: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Historian Jack Burkert weaves story of Baltimore region into history of the Patapsco River. Learn story of that river, from before time of Industrial Revolution and ocean-going ships calling at Elkridge Landing, through the trials of floods. Registration required.

Friday, March 21

Spring Training for Volunteer Naturalists: 9 a.m.-noon, Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Free training to volunteers interested in learning how to lead field trip hikes at the conservancy’s Mount Pleasant location, in Woodstock. All classroom sessions begin with coffee and conversation. Elementary training: March 20, grades K-2 and Animal Ambassadors presentation; March 21, grades 3-5. Register online. Free.

Saturday, March 22

Chemistry in the Library: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!: 2-3 p.m., Howard County Library System, Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Join chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers. For ages 7 and older; 7- and 8-year-olds must be accompanied by adult. Registration required.

Tolkien Talks: An Evening in Middle-earth: 3:30-5 p.m., Howard County Library System, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-313-0760. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. In time for annual Tolkien Reading Day, discover how 1,000-year-old Battle of Maldon, fought between English defenders and Viking invaders, inspired J.R.R. Tolkien as scholar, playwright, and creator of imaginary worlds. With Peter Grybauskas, lecturer in English, author of “A Sense of Tales Untold,” and editor of Tolkien’s The Battle of Maldon. Guests can bring favorite excerpt of poetry or prose by Tolkien to read aloud at end of event. Registration required.

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.