Agriculture/Nature

Speaker -- Author and naturalist Will Stolzenburg. Thu., March 11 at 7 p.m. at Howard County Conservancy. $10 before March 8, $12 after March 8. Children under 16 free. 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877.

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.

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.

The New Age of Mobile Computing -- March 17, 8:30-10 a.m. Panelists will discuss the new age of mobile computing for business and government. Join the conversation about what these changes mean today and what is in store with this new category in the way people work, think and play. The panel moderator is Dave Kile, vice president of Ease Technologies Inc., Howard Technology Council Advisory Board member, and Monthly Seminar Series chair. Free, but registration 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.

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 required, $69. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia. 410-313-6550 or go to www.hceda.org/thecenter/busEvents.aspx.

Fundraiser

Charity Bingo -- Early bird and special games, Sat., March 13, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Columbia Council. $5 and $10 packages. Refreshments and door prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Haitian earthquake victims. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. 443-271-7790.

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.

St. Paddy's Day Bash -- To honor former River Hill president Paul Kelley. March 17, 7-11 p.m. $75/person. Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville. PJKFoundation@mccabeins.com.

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.

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 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.

Western Howard County Relay For Life -- A team-planning meeting will be held Tue., March 16 at 7 p.m. The community is welcome. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-781-4316. whcrelay@aol.com.

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

Lucky Leprechaun Hunt -- Sun., March 14, 2-3 p.m. $3 center members; $5 nonmembers. Registration required. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville.

Music

Oakland Nights Music Series -- Sponsored by the Town Center Community Association. Carolyn Parsa and Damon Foreman will perform Fri., March 12, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free event, donations for performers encouraged. Ballroom, Historic Oakland Manor, 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, Maryland. 410-730-4744.

The Spelman Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert -- Fri., March 12, 7:30 p.m. $25. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 443-223-0471.

Religion

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.

Teens

Benefit Concert -- The Columbia Association Teen Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Voices for Haiti Benefit Concert on Sat., 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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