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Leadership Howard County’s Big Event

06/04/2025 to 06/04/2025

2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will hold its annual Big Event: Endeavor to the Next Level. Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao will share stories from his four space missions, including tales of emergency situations. He will show attendees how leadership can foster a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, curiosity and creativity and how lessons from spaceflight can impact their organizations. Leadership Howard County’s Big Event brings together more than 400 leaders from business, government and nonprofit organizations in Howard County. Proceeds from the event support Leadership Howard County programs and scholarships. Early bird tickets cost $100 until May 5 and $85 for retired, veterans, students and nonprofits with fewer than 25 employees. Beginning May 6, tickets cost $125. To register or learn more, visit bit.ly/LHC2025BigEvent or call 410-730-4474.

Ways to Combat Social Isolation & Loneliness in Older Adults with TVIH

06/12/2025 to 06/12/2025

Ellicott City 50+ Center, 9401 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Discover how learning, social interaction, and volunteering can contribute to a sense of purpose in later life. The Village in Howard (TVIH) is a non-profit, member-based volunteer group that helps members stay active and live independently in their community. Register at https://tinyurl.com/TVIH612EC50 or call (443) 367-9043.

Howard County Veterans Monument Groundbreaking

06/12/2025 to 06/12/2025

10271 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044

The Howard County Veterans Foundation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument. At the groundbreaking, the Howard County Veterans Foundation will present monument renderings, the construction timeline and remarks from community leaders. https://www.howardcountyveterans.org/the-monument/

Pieces of Summer mosiacs by Lisa Scarbeth

07/01/2025 to 07/27/2025

8197 Main Street, Ellicott City , MD 21043

Artists Gallery’s featured show for July: Experience the vibrance of summer through the captivating mosaic art by Lisa Scarbath. This unique exhibit showcases intricate works crafted from a variety of materials—including broken dishes, mirror, stone, stained glass, and smalti. Each piece is meticulously hand-cut and thoughtfully placed, coming together to form stunning larger images that celebrate texture, color, and creativity. Don’t miss this dazzling fusion of fine art and storytelling through mosaic. There will be a reception July 13 from 2-5pm. Gallery Hours: Wednesday 11-3pm, and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-6pm. For more info, visit www.artistsgalleryec.com or call 443-325-5936.