These groups meet regularly.
American Association of University Women Howard County — Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. aauwhowardcounty@gmail.comor http://www.howardcounty-md.aauw.net.
Center of Light and Love — Second Sunday, 6-7 p.m. Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-995-4647, centeroflightandlove@comcast.net or http://www.centeroflightandlove.org.
Chavurah — Second Sunday and fourth Friday. A secular-humanist Jewish group. 410-337-0100.
Columbia Ski Club — Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. to sign up for ski trips, activities and community service projects. Meetings start at 8 p.m. The Gathering Place in the River Hill Village Center. http://www.columbiaskiclub.org.
Columbia Fiction Critique Group — The group is interested in fiction in all genres except: young adult, middle grade or kid literature, fan-fiction and poetry. Everyone is welcome to apply, whether you've been published before or not.Second and fourth Wednesdays in or around Columbia. All applicants must be willing to read up to 40 pages beforehand, attend meetings in person, and give serious and constructive critiques. columbiafictioncritique-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Columbia Volksmarch Club — Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. Fun, fitness, fresh air and fellowship in noncompetitive walking program. Meets at member homes. 410-313-8499.
Community Knitting and Crocheting Group — Second and fourth Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Volunteers ages 55 and older create heirloom memories while knitting and crocheting afghans, blankets, baby wear and more for local charities, hospitals and senior centers. Cedar Lane Recreation Center, 5081 Cedar Lane Road, Columbia.Acrylic yarn donations appreciated. Shawnté Berry, 410-313-4704 or sberry@howardcountymd.gov.
FreeState Arrow Modelers — Second Friday, 7:30 p.m. Owen Brown Village Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-715-0566.
Howard County Genealogical Society – Wed., April 8, 7 p.m. Topic: "Maximize Your Census Research: A Baltimore Case Study" by guest speaker Debra Hoffman, Certified Genealogist.
Howard County Order Sons of Italy, Lodge 2364 — Second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Turf Valley Country Club, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City. 410-465-0073 or 410-379-0431.
Howard County Republican Central Committee — Second Wednesday, 7 p.m. http://hocogop.org or 410-997-8683.
The Laurel Lions Club — Second and fourth Tuesday. Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 7411 Cherry Lane, Laurel. 301-483-9807 or http://www.laurelions.org.
LAVA Writer's Group — Second Thursday. 410-507-2373 or carolcourtreporter@comcast.net.
The Longfellow Garden Club of Howard County — March 12, 1 p.m. Gardeners and prospective gardeners welcomed. Companion planting will be the topic. Learn how to increase thebeauty, productivity and taste of your garden without pesticidesby planting theright combinations of plants together. No fee. Hawthorn Center, 6175Sunny Spring, Columbia. M. Smith, 443-803-4850
MOMS Club of Clarksville — Second Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Clarksville, Columbia-west, Highland, Fulton, Dayton, Glenwood and Glenelg offers activities and playgroups. momsclubofclarksvillemd@yahoo.com or http://www.momsclubofclarksvillemd.org.
MOMS Club of Columbia-East — Second Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. New Hope Lutheran Church, 8575 Guilford Road, Columbia. http://www.momsclubofcolumbiaeast.com or momsclubofcolumbiaeast@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of Ellicott City North/Woodstock — Second Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Activities for stay-at-home moms and their children. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Route 144/Chatham Road. 410-795-7758 or momclubofec_northwoodstock@yahoo.com.
Patapsco Valley Republican Club — Second Wednesday, 7 p.m. A membership organization promoting conservative values and supporting Republican candidates in southwest Baltimore County and eastern Howard County. Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville. http://www.patapscovalleygop.org or pvrcgop@gmail.com.
Patuxent Toastmasters Club — Second and fourth Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Conquer your fear of public speaking. Oliver's Carriage House, 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia. http://www.patuxenttoastmasters.org or meetup.com.
Photo Organizing — Second Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn the tricks of sorting and organizing old photos, and then transforming them into meaningful albums. Nancy Apted, 410-480-1811. Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, in the Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050, Columbia.
Quilting Support Group — Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Quilting and hand-piecing class for beginners and advanced stitchers. Free. Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050, Columbia. 410-740-5858.
Saturday Night Singles Dance — Second Saturdays, except July. Singles and couples welcomed. Text or call Dave, 443-255-5849, for information. BYOB; light snacks provided, and soda and water for sale. $10. http://home.comcast.net/~pat.dawson/site.
Western Howard County Cattail River Garden Club — Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. 410-489-5636 for location and directions.
Wh'Y' Not Toastmasters Club — Second and fourth Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Guests are invited to attend and learn more about the club. Audrey McLendon, vpm-1542797@toastmastersclubs.org or audrey_mclendon@msn.com. http://1542797.toastmastersclubs.org. Glen Mar Church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City.
XY professionals group — Second Wednesday. Networking for young professionals ages 21-40. For time and location, 443-677-8870.
Yingling-Ridgely Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary No. 7472 — Second Thursday, 8 p.m. A community service organization. VFW, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. 410-242-4036.
Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Groups must be open to the public, and priority will be given to those that meet in Howard County. Send information to: Let's Get Together, Baltimore Sun Media Group, Targeted Media, 501 N. Calvert St., Third Floor, Baltimore, MD 21278; fax to 410-332-6495; or email hccalendar@patuxent.com.