Community Calendar

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.

Obasi Akoto and prominent members of the Greater Baltimore & Washington, D.C. Jazz Community will lead us in world-class performances almost every Tuesday, 7-10pm. Surround yourself with great company, soul lifting music, and wonderful food! Click HERE to read our Bright Moments Jam Session Newsletter, written by Obasi Akoto every week.

"A jazz renaissance is happening right here and right now at Keystone Korner." - Obasi Akoto

Free admission, unless otherwise indicated. Reservations are required. Two item food & beverage minimum.

Heather McHugh, recipient of a 2009 MacArthur fellowship, is the author of thirteen books of poetry, translation, and literary essays. Her prize-winning translations include a Griffin International Poetry Prize selection, and her books of original poetry have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. McHugh has taught literature and writing for over three decades, most regularly at the University of Washington in Seattle and in the low-residency MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College in Asheville. From 1999 to 2005 she served as a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, and in 2000 she was elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. From 2011 to 2018 she hosted respite getaways for full-time family caregivers.

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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].

Soulful contemporary jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips is known as one of the most electrifying instrumentalists today. Mike is the first musician signed by Michael Jordan to the Nike Jordan Brand, home of the Air Jordan, and is the only musician in the world to have recorded and toured with the legendary “Big Three” of American soul and pop music: Michael Jackson, Prince and Stevie Wonder, not only as a member of the band, but as a featured soloist. Mike Phillips has played three halftime NFL shows with various artists and served as Music Director for the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration for two consecutive years. Phillips also served as Musical Director and Host of the popular BET program “Lyric Café”.

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

Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Society
35th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show
Saturday, April 4, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairgrounds Rd. West Friendship, Md 21794
Free Admission - Free Parking
Minerals, Original Jewelry, Fossils, Rough & Cut Gemstones
Silent Auctions, Door Prizes
Activities for Kids
The Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Society is a Baltimore, Md. non profit organization
whose members share an interest in gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary and jewelry making.

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

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.

The Richmond Fed’s District Dialogues series brings together regional leaders, practitioners and community stakeholders for timely conversations about the economy. These events provide accessible, data-driven insights into current economic conditions and emerging trends shaping communities across the Fifth District.

This session, held at the Baltimore Branch of the Richmond Fed, will focus on the state of the economy with particular attention to Maryland and the greater Washington, D.C. metro area. Richmond Fed economists and local industry leaders will share the latest analysis on growth, labor markets, inflation and regional dynamics, and discuss what these trends mean for local businesses, workers and communities.

Whether you're a business owner, community leader, policymaker, or simply interested in our local economy, this event will help connect national economic dynamics to local realities and offer practical insights into where the economy stands now and where it may be headed next.

This event is free to attend, but you must RSVP to secure your spot.

Jonathan Franzen is the author of six novels, most recently Crossroads and Purity, and five works of nonfiction, including The Discomfort Zone, Farther Away, and The End of the End of the Earth. Among his honors are the National Book Award, the James Tait Black Memorial Award, the Heartland Prize, Die Welt Literature Prize, the Budapest Grand Prize, and the first Carlos Fuentes Medal awarded at the Guadalajara International Book Fair. Franzen is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the German Akademie der Künste, and the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. An ardent bird-watcher, he has served on the board of the American Bird Conservancy since 2008, and has received the EuroNatur Award for his work in bird conservation.

Presented by the President’s Reading Series: Literature of Social Import.

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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].