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Sunday, Jan. 26

The Living Art of Bonsai: 2-3:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Learn the art of Bonsai through a presentation discussing types of plants, pots, tools, and other resources to get started with bonsai. Registration required.

Monday, Jan. 27

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Workshop: 6-7:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, 6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-6430. howardcountymd.gov. Office of Human Rights and Equity honors lives lost during the Holocaust, on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Drop-in workshop hosted by Howard County Library System; learn about the Stolpersteine project initiated by the German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992, and create your own handmade Stolpersteine-inspired stone. Free.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Breakfast with the Superintendent & HCPSS Showcase: 7:30-9:30 a.m., The Meeting Place, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-313-8992. brightmindsfoundation.org. Join Bright Minds Foundation, the Education Foundation for Howard County Public Schools, for second annual breakfast with Superintendent Networking and Fundraising Event, keynoted by HCPSS Superintendent William J. Barnes. Hear about Barnes’ vision for school system and how he is addressing pressing challenges. Connect with HCPSS, foundation, and community teams to discuss ways to work collaboratively in support of students and educators.

Network with business and community leaders. Networking and showcase in Meeting House atrium from 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m., during which the school system, foundation, and partners will host resource tables to highlight some of the important groups working to support Howard County students and our community. After breakfast, guests hear from HCPSS student member of the board and Superintendent Barnes. Proceeds support Bright Minds programs focused on improving education outcomes for Howard County students. $50-$2,500.

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.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Speed Puzzling Showdown: 6-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Gather family and friends to race against other teams in competition to see who can assemble a jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Teams of up to four compete, and spectators are welcome to cheer on puzzlers in celebration of National Puzzle Day. Doors open at 6 p.m., competition starts at 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

AI Power-Up: Navigating the Digital Age: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-313-0760. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Participatory workshop invites teens, parents and educators to learn basics of Artificial Intelligence, explore AI tools, and tackle ethical considerations together. See real life uses, and test with your own experimentation. No prior experience necessary. Registration optional.

Thursday, Jan. 30

Vanessa Collier Live: 7:30 p.m., Collective Encore, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. 443-545-1030. eventbrite.com. Musician and multi-instrumentalist weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into performance. $45.

Friday, Jan. 31

Vanessa Collier Live: 8 p.m., Collective Encore, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. 443-545-1030. eventbrite.com. Musician and multi-instrumentalist weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into performance. $45.

Saturday, Feb. 1

Family Sneaker Ball: 5:30-7:30 p.m., North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. 410-313-0457. howardcountymd.gov/family-sneaker-ball. Come dressed in semi-formal attire, but make sure to bring dancing shoes or sneakers to dance the night away. For ages 3-12. Cost: $25-$35 for one child and adult; $15 additional participant.

Game Night: 7-9 p.m., Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. howardcountymd.gov/blackhistorymonth. Department of Recreation and Parks partners with other government departments and community organizations to host and promote variety of activities and celebrations to commemorate Black History Month.

Sunday, Feb. 2

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. 410-313-1691. Part of national movement celebrating achievements and contributions of girls and women in sports. Participate in multi-sport clinic led by coaches; try variety of sports. All levels and ages welcome.

Guest Bartenders Give Back at Manor Hill: Noon-7 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Owners Corey, Rachael and Tori will be behind the bar. All tips and portion of sales for the day will be donated to Reservoir High School (RHS) Boosters. Live music with John Benjamin from 2-5 p.m. Pizza Trolley open.

Maryland Winds — Dances Around the World: 3-5 p.m., Guilford Park High School, 8500 Ridgelys Run Road, Jessup. marylandwinds.com. Performance presents cornucopia of dance music from Arnold, Dello Joio, Sparke, Giroux, Gorb, Day, and more. Ensemble of professional musicians in greater Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area. $10-$20.

Recurring events

Piece By Piece — Mozaic Art: Through Jan. 25, 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.

Wonderland of Art 2025: Through Feb. 23, Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Post -holiday show is an all-member show featuring work of over 20 gallery artists. Reception Feb. 2, 2-5 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Free.