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Tuesday, Nov. 26

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, Nov. 29

Black Friday (Open Early) + Santa at Manor Hill: 2 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Tasting Room open, Pizza Trolley open, indoor and outdoor space, covered tent. Santa photo sessions available by appointment only; reserve time at manorhillbrewing.com/blackfriday. Additional Santa sessions Dec. 7 and 14.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Holiday Sale & Maker’s Market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Twin Thrift Vintage, 13554 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City. facebook.com. Visit on Small Business Saturday for holiday shopping event. Ornaments, vintage decor, and stocking stuffers to tableware and gift bags. Giveaways, holiday music, Santa, and more.

Recurring events

Holiday Train Garden: Open during center hours, Nov. 27-Jan 5, Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840. howardcountymd.gov/events. The layout features four continuously operating trains through an 8’ x 8’ scenic garden. Provided by train enthusiast Dennis Moore.

Holiday Train Garden: Nov. 29-Jan. 5, during normal business hours, Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, 3711 Maryland Ave., Ellicott City. 410-313-1945. howardcountymd.gov/ecborail. Train models set up throughout the Baltimore and Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, including a year-round exhibit in the Freight House.

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; extended hours/days start Nov. 26. Opening reception Nov. 3, from 2-5 p.m. 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. Meet artists at reception on Nov. 17, from 2-4 p.m.