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Encausting Painting

Demonstration by artist Linda McCloskey. Free. March 27, 6 p.m. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-7275.

American Legion

Bingo on Fridays, 7:45 p.m., Post 60, 2 Main St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. 301-725-2302. No Wednesday night bingo.

Business, Civics & Politics

Business Women's Network of Howard County

Promotes and supports professional women in their careers as executives, business owners and leaders, and provides a network of women who have a significant impact on the business environment in Howard County. Third Wednesday, luncheon meetings. That's Amore, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. To register for luncheon meetings ($45 per guest) or inquire about membership, call 410-740-0126 or go to www.bwn-hoco.org, or e-mail admin@bwn-hoco.org. Guests welcome.

The BWCC and Network Referral Group meetings

Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.

Columbia Business Network International

Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m. Bob Evans restaurant, 8325 Benson Drive, Columbia. 443-204-4777.

Executive Breakfast, Business Vacation, it's more than revenue

March 31, 8:30-10 a.m. Panelists will focus on the factors that comprise valuation and the actions that can be taken to increase the value of your business. Registration is required, $25. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia. 410-313-6550 or go to www.hceda.org/thecenter/busEvents.aspx.

Financing: Recession Resistant

March 30, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Presented by instructor Lee Meizlesh, who will teach participants how franchising works, examine the pros and cons of franchise ownership, find a franchise that's both recession resistant and right for a specific lifestyle. Registration required, $59. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia. 410-313-6550 or www.hceda.org/thecenter/busevents.aspx.

Free Career Advancement and Computer Training for Adults

Find a job or move up in your current position. Free for low- to moderate-income residents of Howard County. Registration: Mondays, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. or by appointment. Chartwell Professional Park, 8180 Lark Brown Road, Suite 301, Elkridge. Call Cindy at Pinnacle Career Resources, 410-799-1097.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Carroll/Howard

Announces the formation of a class needed for Financial Services Specialist designation or Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow. FA-211 "Essentials of Disability Income Insurance" will begin on April 13. The class will be held at the offices of Interstate Financial Services Inc., 401 E. Main St., Westminster, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for eight weeks. Contact Harvey Tegeler at 410-876-0500 for more information and to register by April 7.

Project Management Training

May 1, 2, 8 and 9, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Topics will include developing a project scope, budget, schedule, managing risk, ensuring efficient communications, procurement management, quality management and project integration. Registration required. Ellicott City. 443-538-4121 or go to http://anassarpmp.eventbrite.com

Sistahs' Business Network

Fourth Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. www.sistahsbusinessnetwork.com or info@sistahsbusinessnetwork.com for meeting location.

Soroptimist International of Howard County

Third Thursdays. International volunteer service organization for business and professional women that works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Karen Trennepohl, 410-750-9413.

The Columbia Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club Inc.

First Saturday, 10 a.m. The Human Rights Conference Room, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-381-1342.

Writing an Effective Business Plan

March 25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topics addressed will include the business concept, market opportunity, legal structures, pricing and competition, the balance sheet, income/expense projections, types and sources of funding and more. Registration fee is $69 and is required. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia. 410-313-6550 or go to www.hceda.org/thecenter/busEvents.aspx.

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Spring Fashion Event

Held to benefit Success in Style. Sat., March 20, 8:30 a.m. Tickets $40. Nordstrom, 700 Fairmount Ave., Towson. 410-750-6475.

Pancake Breakfast

Held at Howard Lodge 101 A.F. & A.M. on March 20, 7-11 a.m. Will include scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage and homemade gravy, fried potatoes, fresh biscuits, coffee, tea, juices and milk. Funds raised will go toward scholarships for local students. 5585 Levering Ave., Elkridge.

Coach and Very Bradley Bag Bingo

To support Savage Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. March 27, 7 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.). $15 in advance, $17 at the door. Savage Fire Hall, 8925 Lincoln St., Savage. 301-725-6409 or 301-604-2468.

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Library

Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950

*Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club -- Every Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a group setting. Please register before attending.

*Picture Book Parade -- Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ages 2-5 with adult, 30 minutes. No registration is required.

Howard County Law Library, 8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City, 410-313-4851.

*Law Advice Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. An attorney is available to give free legal advice to self-represented litigants in civil, nonfamily, matters. No appointment is necessary.

Columbia Center for Spiritual Living's Cinema Night

"Peaceful Warrior" will be shown March 19 at 7 p.m. Donations accepted. HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive/Medical Pavilion, Columbia. 410-750-8559. www.columbiacsl.org.

Red Cross Blood Drive

March 21, 8 a.m.-noon. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. www.eumclaurel.org

Spring Egg Hunt

Held by Department of Recreation and Parks. For ages 2-10, $10. March 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Schooley Mill Park, 12975 Hall Shop Road, Fulton. 410-313-7275.

Empowering Women

Presented by American Association of University Women, Howard County, during branch meeting. April 13, 7-9 p.m. Eileen Menton, president of the Virginia Gildersleeve Foundation, will speak on empowering women from an international perspective. Open to members of AAUW Howard County and prospective members. Ellicott City Senior Center, 9404 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-740-4276. aauwhocomembers@gmail.com.

Ninth Annual Spring Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market

Held by Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City. March 27, 8 a.m.-noon. $6 for breakfast, children under 8 free. Flea market tables available for $15 inside, $10 outside. Kiwanis-Wallas Park, 3300 Norbert's Way, Ellicott City. 410-465-1891.

COLORS

A celebration of diversity and a salute to African-American patriots. Performances in music, spoken word and dance sponsored by the Parents of African-American Students and the African-American Awareness Association of Mt. Hebron High School. March 31, 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students. Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City. www.squidoo.com/MTHAAHC.

The Kyle Coughlin Show: Rhythm

Mon., March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5, $10 and $15. Smith Theatre, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-772-4900.

"Short Series"

Presented by the Columbia Orchestra March 27, 7:30 p.m. at the Jim Rouse Theatre. $18 adults, $16 seniors over 60, and $10 full-time students. 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. 410-465-8777.

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Semi-annual Ham and Oyster Supper

Held at Lisbon United Methodist Church March 20, 1-5 p.m. Tickets $14 adult, $6 children ages 6-12. 15875 Frederick Road, Lisbon. 410-489-7245.

Seminar

Israel in Bible prophecy. Sun., March 21, 2 p.m. The Christadelphians, 6311 Loudon Ave., Elkridge. 410-465-4369.

Easter Sunrise Service

Held at the Poplar Springs United Methodist Church 6:30 a.m., April 4. Air View Farm, 1878 Woodbine Road, Woodbine. 410-489-7185.

Seniors

Ellicott City Senior Center 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.

*Age Well Aerobics Class. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:20 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. $2 per class. Call the center for dates and registration.

*Medicare 102. July 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. This workshop focuses on the gaps in Medicare coverage and ways to cover them.

*Tai Chi (Intermediate). Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m. $3 per class. Call the center for dates and registration.

*Yoga. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. For those 50 and older. Beginning yoga designed for the novice who wants to build strength and grace through gentle stretches and strengthening exercises. $64 for 13 classes. Call Carla Buehler, 410-313-1415.

Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center>10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2637.

Blood pressure screenings. First Wednesday and third Friday, 9:15-10:45 a.m.

*Bridge: Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks sponsors drop-in bridge for seniors, on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be available. We gladly accept donations to the snack fund. Call 410-313-7320.

*Community service knitting and crocheting. Second and fourth Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Create heirloom memories for local charities, hospital and senior centers. Donations of acrylic yarn are appreciated. 410-313-7279.

*Drop-in pinochle. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants may also bring another favorite table game. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be available. Snack fund donations accepted. 410-313-7320.

*Mahjongg. Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. 410-313-7320.

Office on Aging > 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-313-5980.

Roger Carter Recreation Center > 3676 Fels Lane, Ellicott City. 410-313-2764.

*Weight training. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. Ten-week session. Includes: warm-up, low-impact aerobics, circuit training and more. $7.50. 410-740-7601 or www.hcgh.org.

Benefit Concert

The Columbia Association Teen Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Voices for Haiti Benefit Concert on March 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Other Barn in Oakland Mills. Admission is $5. All proceeds will go to Red Cross. 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-715-5523.

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