Candlelight Concert

Fast paced musical presentation of Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School. Based on books by Barbara Park. 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. $11 in advance; $12 day of and at the door. 410-997-2324, www. candlelightconcerts. org/candlekids/junie.

$12.00

Girls Night Out

Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

Grab your girls and head out to Historic Savage Mill for fun, free samples, specials, wine, and much more!

Valentine’s Dance

For mommies and sons age 3-12. Live DJ, dancing, games, crafts and ice cream sundae bar. 5:30-7:30 p.m. North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. $32 for center members; $40 for nonmembers; $16 for each additional son for center members; $20 for each additional son for nonmembers. Preregistration required, 410-313-0390.

$40

Valentine’s Day Gala

Live band, buffet dinner and silent auction to support area charities. Sponsored by Columbia Town Center Rotary Club. 6:30-11:30 p.m. Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel, 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. Tickets, $100. ctcrotary.org, 410-531-9470.

$100.00

Active Shooter Seminar Series

Krav Maga Maryland Columbia 8865 Stanford Blvd, Suite 141, Columbia, MD

Krav Maga Maryland is hosting a seminar to empower every member of the community with live-saving training. Our focus on this event is how to respond in the event of an active shooter - we have the ability to take action and protect ourselves and those around us. This event is open to the public, […]

$179

Lunch and Learn

Century Plaza 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 121, Columbia, MD

Shelly Yehimovich is a well-known journalist who transitioned to politics. The former head of the Labor party, Yehimovich is a relentless Knesset Member working for governmental transparency, human rights, worker’s rights, and the LGBT community. During her term, she facilitated the passing of 42 laws and amendments addressing these issues. This program is in partnership […]

$5

Business Women’s Network of Howard County

Kate Hetherington, Ed.D., Howard Community College Classroom to the Boardroom, a Community College President’s Journey 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Turf Valley Resort The Business Women’s Network of Howard County Promoting and supporting business owners, executives and leaders. Register for all events online at www.bwn-hoco.org. Register early to receive a discount.

Lil' Acorns Winter Wonders

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

2-3 yrs / $18 1 child and 1 adult, $9 additional person. Winter is full of new discoveries for you and your little one. This is your chance to share with your youngster the fascinating changes that occur in wither through parent/child interactive program including song, sensory activities, a puppet show and a short hike. […]

$18.00

Winter Fairy Tea Party

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

7 yrs + / $45 (1 adult, 1 child), $20 additional person. Enjoy a winter fairy program in which you learn about the plants and animals in the woodland fairy kingdom. Your little one dons a pair of fairy wings and journeys through the nature center, and then creates their own fairy house to take […]

$45.00

2016 Evening in the Stacks : Black-eyed Susan Ball

Howard County Library System Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, United States

Experience a fun-filled gala among the stacks as Howard County Library System opens its doors to celebrate all that is Maryland with a BLACK-EYED SUSAN BALL! Hear chef, television host, and author John Shields, owner of the celebrated Gertrude's restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art, discuss his preparation technique as he demonstrates a signature […]

$125