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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.

Community Earth Day Celebration: 1-4 p.m., Jim Duke’s Green Farmacy Garden, c/o CEI, 8210 Murphy Road, Fulton. GFG-2025-Earth-Day.eventbrite.com. Seasonal opportunity to co-create day of shared experiences with other plant and nature lovers. Learn about Green Farmacy Garden, its founders, stewards, and treasures; join organized activities or offer your own; or just bring a picnic. Explore the Garden open for exploration but the woods are closed to public. Family-friendly event. Please register each attendee aged 2 and up! Scheduled activities are Natural Painting Exploration with Julie Biedrzycki, 1-3 p.m.; Trees for Bees planting with Annie-Sophie Simard, 2 p.m.; Family-Friendly Foraging with Veri Tas, 3 p.m. Access to the Dukes’ legacy library, publications of Jim and Peggy Duke’s work for purchase, and plants from The Green Farmacy Garden available for donation. Free.

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.

Monday, April 28

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

Tuesday, April 29

Howard County Poet Laureate — A Reading and Discussion: 7-8 p.m., Residences at Vantage Point, 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia. 410-995-9743. VantagePointResidences.org. Howard County’s inaugural Poet Laureate, Truth Thomas, a singer-songwriter and photographer, as well as writer, will read from his collections of poetry and talk about his life and writing with Tim Singleton, co-chair of the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society. 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.

Tuesday, April 29

Health Screenings with Howard County Medical Center: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Howard County Library System, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-313-0760. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Community health screenings with Howard County Medical Center. Blood pressure checks, body mass index scores (BMI), and stroke and prediabetes risk assessments; education on healthy lifestyle choices, one-on-one consultations with nurse; referrals to community resources and community health education; sign-up for free Living Well with Diabetes classes.

Saturday, May 3

Spring Fishing Tournament: 6 a.m.-1 p.m., Centennial Park South Boat Launch, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City. howardcountymd.gov/springfishingtournament. Boat or shoreline anglers compete in catch-and-release event. Children 13 years and younger win prizes and trophies; adults win prize money and trophies. Prize categories include bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, and trout. T-Shirts given to preregistered participants. Bring bait and tackle. Electric motors only. Ages 5-13 compete 9 a.m.-noon; ages 14 and older compete 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Advance registration recommended, but on-site registration available (check in at Adventure Shack). $20-$30.

Spring Community Yard Sale: 9 a.m.-noon, North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. howardcountymd.gov/NLCCyardsale. Reservations required on first-come, first-served basis. Information/registration: Adam Sterner, 410-313-0457 or asterner@howardcountymd.gov. Registration is free for shoppers; $25 for table.

Misako Ballet Presents: Japanese Children’s Day Dance Party: 4-5:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Celebrate dancing, music, storytelling, crafts and more. Recommended for ages 5-12. Ticket required; available at children’s desk 15 minutes before class. Free.

Public Star Party: 6-11 p.m., Alpha Ridge Park, 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville. howardastro.org. Join members of Howard Astronomical League for star party in and around observatory. Telescopic views and programming shared inside through club’s telescope. Guests can mingle and ask questions while observing through members’ scopes set up outside. No registration required. Free.

Sunday, May 4

Saree Walk — Six Yards of Glamor, Grace, and Elegance: 10 a.m.-noon, Central Library, Howard County Library System, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-567-6599. indianculturalassociation.org/sareewalk. In celebration of Mother’s Day and AAPI Month, the Indian Cultural Association hosts inaugural Saree Walkathon with food, games, cultural performances. Wear vibrant sarees and comfortable shoes. Win prizes. Men and children welcome to attend. Register for the walk.