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Sunday, April 13

Lenten/Easter Services: 9:15 a.m.-noon, Bethany United Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City. 410-465-2919. bethanyum.org. Palm Sunday contemporary service. Free.

Pints & Poses Yoga at Manor Hill: 11 a.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Vinyasa Flow yoga class in the hop farm, led by Jennifer L. of BreakAway Yoga Studio. 60-minute class includes a pint of farm-brewed beer (or soda) after class. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The Farm & Taproom open noon-7 p.m. Pizza Trolley open. Live music with John Benjamin from 2-5 p.m. $25.

St. Louis Church Concert Series — The Seven Last Words of Christ: 4-6 p.m., St Louis Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. 773-592-7153. stlconcertseries.org. Join us for a special Palm Sunday concert as we reflect on the passion of Christ through a moving program of sacred music and spirituals. Free.

Monday, April 14

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

Tuesday, April 15

Coffee with a Cop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., PJ’s Coffee, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.howardcountymd.gov/events. Have cup of coffee and chat our patrol and community outreach officers. Drop in at any time. Free.

Author Works: Paterson Joseph “The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho”: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. “The Secret Diaries of Ignatius Sancho” is debut novel from Paterson Joseph, British actor and writer. Story begins on slave ship in Atlantic and ends at center of London life. Attendees can enter raffle to win free book. Books available for purchase and signing. Registration required.

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.

Friday, April 18

Lenten/Easter Services: 7 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City. 410-465-2919. bethanyum.org. Good Friday service. Free.

Saturday, April 19

Earth Day Celebration at Color Burst Park: 10 a.m.-noon, Color Burst Park, 6100 Merriweather Drive, Columbia. 410-964-4801. eventeny.com. Featuring free eco-friendly activities for the family, including DIY workshops, games, crafts, yoga class, Maker’s Market, and free tree giveaways for first 100 families.

Archaeology Fest!: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., West Friendship Park, 12985 Frederick Road, West Friendship. 410-313-0423. howardcountymd.gov/events. Celebrate Howard County’s Agricultural Heritage during Maryland Archaeology Month. Participate in an archaeological dig to look for and catalog artifacts. Learn about history of several families who lived and worked in West Friendship. Participate in hands-on activities from time period. Children under 16 must be accompanied by registered adult; children under 5 are free. $20.

Chrysalis Kids — Culture Queen: 11 a.m.-noon, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 2025CultureQueen.eventbrite.com. Music with Culture Queen. Park opens 10 a.m. for play with Imagination Playground. Free.

Kid’s Fest: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Meadowbrook Park, 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City. howardcountymd.gov/events. For ages 2-12. Sports instruction, games, activities, arts and crafts, food, and more. Onsite registration is cashless. Pre-registration encouraged but not required. $8-$10.

Beer & Oyster Fest at Manor Hill: Noon, Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Release of Longline Chesapeake Oyster Stout, fresh local oysters shucked to order, live music from Mandy B., pizza and dessert trucks. Most activities noon-4 p.m., but farm open until 7 p.m.

Improv Comedy for Everyone: 1-2 p.m., Howard County Library System, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-313-0760. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Learn basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. No experience required; all skill and ability levels are welcome. Registration required.

Sunday, April 20

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

Recurring events

The Pacific Northwest Photography by Jay Moore: April 2-27, 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.