Community Calendar

Family gatherings can be painful when you have experienced the death of a loved one. Join us for help in finding support and comfort during the holidays. Presented by Jewish Community Services and facilitated by Donna Kane, MA, JCS Grief Clinician. Free and open to the community. Registration is requested. Contact Lauren Plotkin at 410-602-0319 / [email protected]

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, bulimia or other food-related issues. Weekly meetings every Monday from 7:00-8:30 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. All are welcome.

For more information, see www.foodaddicts.org.

World Math Day runs for 48 hours, starting on March 25 in Australia and on March 24 in most U.S. locations (due to time differences). It is the world’s largest online math competition, an international celebration of mathematics where 10 million students have answered more than 1 Billion questions. World Math Day is FREE for all and is hosted on the Mathletics platform. All registrants have free access to Mathletics starting on March 12: https://www.3plearning.com/world-Math-day. The 2026 theme, United by Numbers, celebrates the belief that everyone can learn and excel at mathematics when given the right support. Teachers and students need not be Mathletics users to participate.

Now offered at 2 locations! The Jewish Community Services Memory Café now has 2nd location, that meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at L'Chaim Day Program, 3617 Seven Mile Ln, Pikesville, 21208. The JCS Memory Cafés offer a supportive and welcoming space for individuals with memory changes and their care partners. This is an opportunity to participate together to build support networks and engage in personal enrichment. Please join us for refreshments, conversation and meaningful programs. Contact Amy Steinberg at 410-843-7457 / [email protected] for more information.

World Math Day runs for 48 hours, starting on March 25 in Australia and on March 24 in most U.S. locations (due to time differences). It is the world’s largest online math competition, an international celebration of mathematics where 10 million students have answered more than 1 Billion questions. World Math Day is FREE for all and is hosted on the Mathletics platform. All registrants have free access to Mathletics starting on March 12: https://www.3plearning.com/world-Math-day. The 2026 theme, United by Numbers, celebrates the belief that everyone can learn and excel at mathematics when given the right support. Teachers and students need not be Mathletics users to participate.

Susan Choi is the author of Flashlight, which has been nominated for the 2025 Booker Prize and National Book Award, and Trust Exercise, which received the National Book Award for fiction, as well as the novels The Foreign Student, American Woman, A Person of Interest, and My Education. She is a recipient of the Asian-American Literary Award for fiction, the PEN/W. G. Sebald Award, a Lambda Literary award, the Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation. She teaches in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University and lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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The Writing Seminars hosts a wide array of writers across literary disciplines, including poets, novelists, translators, and biographers. Our regular reading series connects acclaimed writers from around the world with Baltimore communities at Johns Hopkins and beyond.

Our events are always free and open to the public, and include lively Q&A, catered receptions, books signings, and sales in partnership with Greedy Reads. If you would like to receive email announcements about our events, please contact [email protected].

World Math Day runs for 48 hours, starting on March 25 in Australia and on March 24 in most U.S. locations (due to time differences). It is the world’s largest online math competition, an international celebration of mathematics where 10 million students have answered more than 1 Billion questions. World Math Day is FREE for all and is hosted on the Mathletics platform. All registrants have free access to Mathletics starting on March 12: https://www.3plearning.com/world-Math-day. The 2026 theme, United by Numbers, celebrates the belief that everyone can learn and excel at mathematics when given the right support. Teachers and students need not be Mathletics users to participate.

"Passover is a time to celebrate freedom and remember our ancestors' journey from Egypt to a new life.
We invite teens and adults with disabilities and their families to join an interactive seder featuring songs, readings, and shared reflection centered on the story of liberation. Free. Space is limited. RSVP required."

Celebrate Easter alpacas at Maryland’s top agritourism destination! Enjoy a day full of springtime fun, from meeting the Easter Bunny to hand-feeding our friendly alpacas. Kids can enjoy a laid-back, untimed Easter Egg Hunt across the Black Barn Alpacas farmland, where they’ll discover exciting prizes along the way. They can also get creative by crafting their own Fleece Easter Eggs and dive into a variety of fun games and activities throughout the farm. Don’t forget to stop by Farmer Mo’s Carrot Stand for a fun photo-op with our trusty alpaca farmer! With lawn games, a jumbo farm slide, and more, there’s something for every-bunny at Black Barn Alpacas. Just 90 minutes from D.C. and 40 minutes from Baltimore, it’s the perfect springtime escape for families looking to celebrate the season in the most adorable way possible.

This isn’t just a regular egg hunt! Guests can:

- Hand-feed alpacas (yes, they really do nibble right from your hand)
- Untimed Easter Egg Hunt for Prizes (Every child gets a prize!)
- Meet & Take Photos with the Easter Bunny (Bring your camera!)
- Make-and-Take Fleece Easter Eggs (Great for All Ages!)
- Photo-Op at Farmer Mo’s Carrot Stand (Perfect for a springtime family photo!)
- Jumbo Farm Slide (Fun for kids and adults alike!)
- Lawn Games & Family Friendly Activities (from classic lawn games to unique farm-themed activities!)

Pre-sale Tickets through 3/20 : $15.00
Tickets at the Gate: $18.00
Young Children (Ages 2 and under): Free
No hidden fees, everything is included with your admission!

Don’t miss out on the Egg-stravaganza! Click here to purchase tickets:
https://www.blackbarnalpacas.com/book-a-tour

For more details and to learn about other exciting events, visit our website: https://www.blackbarnalpacas.com/book-a-tour

Celebrate Easter alpacas at Maryland’s top agritourism destination! Enjoy a day full of springtime fun, from meeting the Easter Bunny to hand-feeding our friendly alpacas. Kids can enjoy a laid-back, untimed Easter Egg Hunt across the Black Barn Alpacas farmland, where they’ll discover exciting prizes along the way. They can also get creative by crafting their own Fleece Easter Eggs and dive into a variety of fun games and activities throughout the farm. Don’t forget to stop by Farmer Mo’s Carrot Stand for a fun photo-op with our trusty alpaca farmer! With lawn games, a jumbo farm slide, and more, there’s something for every-bunny at Black Barn Alpacas. Just 90 minutes from D.C. and 40 minutes from Baltimore, it’s the perfect springtime escape for families looking to celebrate the season in the most adorable way possible.

This isn’t just a regular egg hunt! Guests can:

- Hand-feed alpacas (yes, they really do nibble right from your hand)
- Untimed Easter Egg Hunt for Prizes (Every child gets a prize!)
- Meet & Take Photos with the Easter Bunny (Bring your camera!)
- Make-and-Take Fleece Easter Eggs (Great for All Ages!)
- Photo-Op at Farmer Mo’s Carrot Stand (Perfect for a springtime family photo!)
- Jumbo Farm Slide (Fun for kids and adults alike!)
- Lawn Games & Family Friendly Activities (from classic lawn games to unique farm-themed activities!)

Pre-sale Tickets through 3/20 : $15.00
Tickets at the Gate: $18.00
Young Children (Ages 2 and under): Free
No hidden fees, everything is included with your admission!

Don’t miss out on the Egg-stravaganza! Click here to purchase tickets:
https://www.blackbarnalpacas.com/book-a-tour

For more details and to learn about other exciting events, visit our website: https://www.blackbarnalpacas.com/book-a-tour