Arts

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

Business

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. Hilton Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, 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.
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.

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.

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.

Fundraiser

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 Sat., 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 Vera Bradley Bag Bingo -- To support Savage Volunteer Fire Company 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.

Miscellaneous

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 black 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.

Columbia Center for Spiritual Living's Cinema Night -- "Peaceful Warrior" will be shown Fri., 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 -- Sun., 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.

Music

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.

Religion

Semi-annual Ham and Oyster Supper -- Held at Lisbon United Methodist Church Sat., 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.

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