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Sunday, April 20

Easter Services: 6:30 a.m.-noon, Bethany United Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City. 410-465-2919. bethanyum.org. Sunrise service (chapel), 6:30 a.m.; 9 a.m. contemporary service; 11 a.m. traditional service.

Monday, April 21

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

Know Your Rights: A Community Workshop Series Empowering Immigrants in Howard County: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Howard County Library System, in collaboration with the Luminus Network Inc., presents a series of workshops designed to inform and empower immigrants in the community. Sessions provide information on how to interact with immigration authorities, available immigration relief options, and the Constitutional rights of all individuals, regardless of immigration status. Workshop delivered in Spanish with universal translation through Instant Language Assistant (ILA). Attendees can access real-time text and audible translations in more than 200 languages, including English via their personal smartphone and headset/earbuds. No registration required.

America’s World’s Fairs: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-313-7800. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. America’s World’s Fairs offered Americans an opportunity to learn about new tools and technology, encounter different cultures, and be informed of the nature of their world. Historian Jack Burkett discusses history and impact of World’s Fairs, examining the where, when, what, and why of the fairs, surveying many of them, along with accompanying events that made them stand out. Registration required.

Tuesday, April 22

A Particular Kind of Black Man: 7-8 p.m., Residences at Vantage Point, 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia. 410-995-9743. VantagePointResidences.org. Tope Folarin, selected by the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society as Writer-in-Residence for the 2024-2025 school year, will read from his work, “A Particular Kind of Black Man,” and discuss with writer and editor Susan Thornton Hobby. 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, April 23

Joining the Military: What Every Teen Should Know: 6-7 p.m., Howard County Library System, East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. An interactive workshop to help high school juniors and seniors explore options in the U.S. Armed Forces. Ret. U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Valarie R. Austin covers different branches, enlistment vs. officer pathways, military requirements, and what life in the service is like. Learn about career opportunities, education benefits, and key factors to consider. Presentation followed by a Q&A session. Registration recommended.

In Concert: Celtic Music Club: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077. https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Musical presentation by Catonsville-based Celtic Music Club. Drew Vervan leads musicians playing variety of instruments from fiddle to tin whistle, and from accordion to concertina. Opportunities to ask questions and to learn about the music and the instruments.

Friday, April 25

Nite Bite Fishing: 6-11 p.m., Centennial Park South Boat Launch, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City. www.tinyurl.com/HCRPNiteBiteFishing. Opportunity to fish the lake after hours. Bring fishing pole, bait, tackle, bug repellant, flashlight or lantern, chair, or boat. On-site registration only; all anglers must be checked in by 7 p.m. Under 16 years must be accompanied by adult. $5.

Saturday, April 26

Earth Day and Anniversary Open House: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Help the Howard County Conservancy celebrate 35 years of connecting people to nature with a free planet party and anniversary celebration. Anniversary cake and special announcement, with tree planting, farmhouse and native garden tours, blacksmith demonstrations, scavenger hunt, story walk, animal encounters, food trucks, children’s nature activities and Youth Climate Institute programs. Please register for all events; limited space in tree planting service project. Free.

National Prescription Drug Take-back Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia. hopkinsmedicine.org/about/drug-take-back-day. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center will accept and dispose of unused, expired and unwanted medicines, at drive-through to collect tablets, capsules, liquids, creams, e-cigarettes, vape pens and needles.

Ask An Expert Cyclist: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard County Library System, Glenwood Branch, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance. Bring bike for specific advice. No registration required. Other dates and locations: April 26 at Glenwood; May 10 at East Columbia; May 24 at Miller; June 7 at Elkridge; June 21 at Savage.

The Raleigh Ringers in Concert: 3-5 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City. 443-812-8085. eventbrite.com. Handbell ensemble augments traditional handbell music with arrangements of popular songs, even classic rock n’ roll pieces. $25.

Eggstreme Flashlight Egg Hunt: 7:45-9 p.m., Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-313-0400. howardcountymd.gov/events. Venture into shadows of forest to search for hidden eggs for chance to win prizes and candy. Bring flashlight. Participants must call to register, no online registration. Parent or guardian must stay on-site during program. For ages 11-15. $10.

Sunday, April 27

Belmont’s Spring Open House & Venue Showcase: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Belmont Manor and Historic Park, 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge. 410-313-0200. howardcountymd.gov/events. Stroll through gardens, walk around the grounds, and explore the manor house. Stop by tent and speak with local vendors who work many special events at Belmont. Vendors tables available for $30. Registration not required but encouraged. Free.

Charmed Farm Festival: Noon, Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Neighboring horse farm Clover Luck Stables, theater organization Drama Learning Center will transform farm into land of fairies, princesses, unicorns and more. Children encouraged to dress up. General admission open noon-7 p.m. with live music from Sophie Bernitt and Sticks & Stones, fairy hair artists (pricing varies), free temporary tattoo artists, Pizza Trolley and food trucks. Tickets required for VIP experience sessions at noon and 3 p.m., which include additional exclusive activities. Parents must remain with children at all times.

Maryland Winds — A Stroll in the Park: 5-7 p.m., The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 2025MDWinds.eventbrite.com. Free performance in downtown Columbia by musicians of Maryland Winds.

Recurring events

The Pacific Northwest Photography by Jay Moore: Through April 27, 11 a.m., Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Artists Gallery’s featured April show. Photographer Jay Moore’s visual journey into the Pacific Northwest. Reception on April 6 from 2-5 p.m.