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Monday, Nov. 4

Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City General Meeting: 6:30-8 p.m., Bare Bones Bar & Grill, 9150 Baltimore National Pike #22, Ellicott City. ellicottcitykiwanis.org. Help serve children of Howard County and make a difference in their lives.

Modern Square Dance Lessons: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Westowne Elementary School, 401 Harlem Lane, Catonsville. 410-744-7793. marylandsquaredancing.org. Modern Western square dancing lessons build progressively from week to week. Couples or singles are welcome; no partner required. $8.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

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.

Thursday, Nov. 7

Howard County Solar 101 In-person Information Session: 6-7:30 p.m., East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-3691. mobilize.us. Join nonprofit Solar United Neighbors and Howard County Office of Community Sustainability to learn about solar energy for home or small business. Register to attend.

Friday, Nov. 8

Coffee with a Cop: 9-11 a.m., Target, 6111 Dobbin Road, Columbia. howardcountymd.gov/police/coffee-cop-43. Cup of coffee and chat with patrol and community outreach officers. Drop in at any time. Free.

“I Got Your Six” Release Weekend: 4-9 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Stop by the farm all weekend to have beer brewed by lead brewer and Marine veteran, in collaboration with other veterans. Portion of proceeds from sale of this beer are donated directly to Stop Soldier Suicide organization. In addition to the beer release, featured merchandise sale proceeds will also be donated. Pizza Trolley open.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Historic Ellicott City Fall Clean Up: 9-11:30 a.m., Roger Carter Community Center, 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City. HoCoVolunteer.org. Assist with litter pickup in historic Ellicott City and at historic properties. Please register by Nov. 4.

“I Got Your Six” Release Weekend: Noon-7 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Stop by the farm all weekend to have beer brewed by lead brewer and Marine veteran, in collaboration with other veterans. Portion of proceeds from sale of this beer are donated directly to Stop Soldier Suicide organization. In addition to the beer release, featured merchandise sale proceeds will also be donated. Pizza Trolley open.

Public Star Party: 5:15-7 p.m., Alpha Ridge Park, 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville. 410-313-4634. howardastro.org. Join members of Howard Astronomical League for event in and around their observatory. Telescopic views and programming shared inside through club’s telescope. For all ages. No registration required. Free.

Murder Mystery Party: 7-9:30 p.m., Doozy’s Diner, 10 Mellor Ave., Catonsville. 410-549-2722. doozys.eventbrite.com. Three-course dinner as you solve CLUE-themed murder mystery. Costumes encouraged at interactive event. BYOB. $76-$79.

Sunday, Nov. 10

Veterans Day Parade: 9:30-11:30 a.m., downtown Columbia. howardcountyveterans.org/parade. Grand marshals Tracy Adkins and Kelly Kesler. Ceremony immediately following parade.

“I Got Your Six” Release Weekend: Noon-7 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Stop by farm all weekend to have beer brewed by lead brewer and Marine veteran, in collaboration with other veterans. Portion of proceeds from sale of this beer are donated directly to Stop Soldier Suicide organization. In addition to the beer release, featured merchandise sale proceeds will also be donated. Pizza Trolley open.

15th Annual Jazz Brunch: Noon-3 p.m., Live! Casino &Hotel, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover. eventbrite.com. The Columbia Chapter of The Links, Incorporated in collaboration with The Links Foundation, Incorporated hosts event to support scholarships and community programming in Howard County. $175-$189.

Recurring events

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