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Lindsey Baker, Executive Director
Laurel Museum
301-725-7975
Laurel--The Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., hosts an afternoon of fun and discovery featuring crafts, games, snacks and activities for children of all ages at the Spring Back in Time event, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., March 21. Cost is $5 per child, parents attend free. Pay at the door. Reservations required, call 301-725-7975. For more information and directions visit www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org or call 301-725-7975.
Laurel--The Laurel Historical Society will host their Annual Gala, 6:30 p.m., at the Carriage Room at Laurel Park Racetrack. Reservations required, call 301-725-7975 or visit www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org. Dinner, dance and a silent auction. Cost is $75 per person.
The evening celebrates the year Haley's Comet streaked across the sky in 1910 and life in Laurel featured in the newest exhibit of the Laurel Museum, 817 Main Street, "Snapshots in Time: Our Community in 1910 and 2010". The Laurel Museum is open Wednesday and Fridays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. Group tours are available by special arrangement. Admission is free, and there is a museum gift shop on the lower level. For more information and directions visit www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org or call 301-725-7975.
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Sponsored by the Laurel Historical Society, Thu., postponed, new date to be announced, Laurel Municipal Pool Room, Ninth and Main streets. Lecture on collection of early twentieth century slides depicting Laurel. Learn to think with a critical eye, looking for what isn't there. 301-725-7975,
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Mental Health Association of Prince Georges County seeks volunteers to support advocate methods and services for improved treatment of mental illness. All volunteers are welcome. A number of board vacancies are available. Contact 301-699-2737, after hours Contact 410-867-7927, or email cgpahm@aol.com.
www.kfministries.org
info@kfministries.org
Dr. Lisa Phifer, Pastor
Koinonia is a Purpose driven family oriented minisitry who’s name means a Gathering of Believers. Our mission is to GATHER people, BUILD lives, and CHANGE communities one family at a time. Come Experience the difference of how families are being changed within the Howard County community of Laurel Maryland.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Intercessory Prayer 9:30-10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
*Evening Worship 4:00pm (3rd Sunday)
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
FIRST Wednesday Worship Service 7:30pm
Bible Study 7:30pm
Bring Your Kids out on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. T&T (3rd-6th Grade)Sparks (K-2nd grade) For more information contact: Tiffany Grissett pastor@kfministries.org
Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.
March 21, 8 a.m.-noon. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. www.eumclaurel.org
Sponsored by the Laurel Regional Hospital and Laurel Lions Club, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, J. R. Jones conference room, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Schedule an appointment, 301-497-7914, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but scheduled appointments given priority.
Contact:
Elizabeth Ysla Leight
eyleight@aol.com
301-725-7173
Scout Shabbat
Oseh Shalom congregation, 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD., will host a Scout Shabbat, 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 2, 2010.
All scouting units in the greater Laurel area are invited to participate in a Scouting event hosted by Laurel's Oseh Shalom congregation during family services in recognition of their commitment and community service to the greater Laurel area. Wear your Class A uniform and bring your unit flag and be part of the special family service and recognition ceremony. Girl Scouts and family members are welcome to attend.
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Tables available $15 each or two for $25. Food and refreshments for sale. Reservations, Judy, 301-604-8149, or Virginia, 301-317-8936.
Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Doors and kitchen open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at door. Reservations, Annie, 301-498-3576, or Traci, 301-943-3388.
Doors open weekly at 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m., Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Guaranteed $500 bonanza game every week and a new Triple Seven game with opportunity to win up to $500. Food and drink at reasonable cost from Carla's Citchen. Proceeds support club's programs. 301-953-9340.
Cash bingo every Tuesday night, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo 7 p.m. Special "Loser" game. Ball game pull-tabs and cash balls sold. A good place to earn Community Service hours for school. 301-466-8202.
Bingo on Fridays, 7:45 p.m., Post 60, 2 Main St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. 301-725-2302. No Wednesday night bingo.
9650 Muirkirk Road. The Society for the Preservation of African American Arts teaches the audience about African Americans' rich history through reenactments, song, spirituals, and theater based on plantation life in the 1800s. Program funded in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area. Friends of Montpelier members $10, non-members $15. Reservations required. 301-377-7817. www.pgparks.com.
This series will be held on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. This six-week, 12-hour course is designed to provide basic knowledge to new and inexperience farmers as they begin the process of developing new farm enterprises. Howard County Extension Office, 3525-L Ellicott Mills Drive, Ellicott City. Registration is free. For more information, call 410-313-2707.
Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.
Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m. Bob Evans restaurant, 8325 Benson Drive, Columbia. 410-290-0004.
Sponsored by Laurel Region Hospital and Health Quest®, for pre-teens and teens, 11-15 years of age, Laurel Regional Hospital. Covers safety precautions; when and how to call for emergency help; proper handling of an infant; safe and appropriate toys; basic first-aid for common injuries; and marketing your services. $28 per person. Bring bag lunch or snack to course. Registration deadline, Thu., March 11. Space limited to first 25 registrants. Register, send registration fee and registrant's name and age to Laurel Regional Hospital, Public Relations Office, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel, MD 20707, or call 301-497-7914.
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., through May, First Baptist Church, 15000 First Baptist Lane. 301-725-6163. www.firstbaptistlaurel.org.
Classes held fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 7200 Contee Road, Latter-day Saints Chapel (across from Laurel Regional Hospital). Questions on class or genealogy research, Amy Krieger, amy@byu.net or J.R. Martinez, jmartinez@acbankers.org.
Register for classes at Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. or Laurel Armory Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Adult classes: pilates, aerobics, abs strength training, poetry, karate, belly dance, yoga and art. Youth programs: karate, volleyball skills clinics, kiddie kik soccer, basketball, T-ball, gymnastics and a range of dance classes instructed by Joyful Motion. 301-725-7800. www.laurel.md.us.
"People with Arthritis Can Exercise," on Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. A community-based, non-clinical program involving group participation. Activities to improve endurance, joint mobility and body mechanics. Encourages peer interaction and socialization. Participants must be able to walk independently, with a device, or to transfer to a straight chair from their wheelchair. Sponsored by Laurel Regional Hospital and the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. $25 per person, $15 for Auxiliary members, or $3 per class. 301-497-7914.
9652 Muirkirk Road, 301-377-7800. Sign up on line, www.pgparks.com, or by touch-tone phone, 301-583-BOOK.
Free classes at Laurel Pregnancy Center, 415 Main St., Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Topics range from childbirth to parenting to healthy living. Taught by a professional from the community. Karen, 301-776-9997, karen@laurelpregnancycenter.org.
Fitness, dance, tennis and special interest classes for children, teens, adults and seniors beginning Sept. 19 and thereafter, multi-purpose rooms of the elementary schools in South Laurel. Fitness: Yoga, tai chi, zumba, and pilates; dance: beginner and intermediate ballroom, line dance, zumba, salsa and Latin; special interest: chess, crochet and flower arranging. Tennis classes Saturday mornings, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday evenings for beginner through intermediate, Montpelier Neighborhood Park, Route 197. Information, www.southlaruelrecreatoncouncil.org, 301-953-7882. Register, Deerfield Run Community center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Certified instructors experienced in teaching pilates and tennis contact South Laurel Recreation Council, 301-776-2805 as soon as possible.
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Seeking applicants between ages of 13 through 18, who live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant scheduled on April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner will receive an all expense paid trip to the National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Seeking applicants between ages of 9 through 12, who live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in on-stage production, fun fashion, 12-minute speech, aerobic wear and formal wear (ball gown). Pageant scheduled on April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner will receive a free entry into the Miss Teen Maryland International pageant when they are age eligible. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Applicants must be between ages of 13 through 18 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant to be held April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner receives all expense paid trip to National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879 or rsmaryland@msn.com.
Applicants must be between ages of 13 through 18 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant to be held April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner receives all expense paid trip to National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Applicants must be between ages of 13 through 18 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant to be held April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner receives all expense paid trip to National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Applicants must be between ages of 13 through 18 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant to be held April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner receives all expense paid trip to the National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Applicants must be between ages of 9 through 12 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in on stage introduction, fun fashion, 2 minute speech, aerobic wear and formal wear (ball gown). Pageant to be held April 10, 2010. Winner receives free entry into the Miss Teen Maryland International Pageant when they are age eligible. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
701 Montgomery St. DJ Professor Jay plays modern, oldies, country, big band, line dances, pop, 50s and 60s, polka, Latin, swing, ballroom. Donation $2.99. Free snacks and setups; sodas 50 cents. All age adults, singles, couples and groups welcome. Ample free parking. Sponsored by The Friendship Club of Laurel, a non-profit, all volunteer community service organization. 301-937-2896.
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Marylanders are asked to leave bags of non-perishable canned food items at their mailboxes, which will be picked up by letter carriers and Girl Scouts. Food donations can also be dropped off at participating Safeway stores, Coldwell Banker offices and your local post office. www.mdfoodbank.org/harvest. All proceeds benefit the Maryland Food Bank.
Granville Gude Park, 8100 Mulberry St. Age group hunts with prizes. An appearance by the Easter Bunny offered free of charge to children to age 10. The Chick-Fil-A Cow on hand with give-a-ways and photo opportunities. Sponsored by Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation and Laurel Lions Club. 301-725-7800.
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Breen Room, St. Mary of the Mills, 114 St. Mary's Place. Craftors and vendors are needed. Table rental space $20 each. Val, 301-498-1433, ext. 557, or vmakarsky@aol.com.
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7 a.m.-4 p.m., J. Russell Jones conference room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Variety of tops, pants and lab coats of many colors and designs. Dansko shoes also for sale. Cash, check and credit accepted. Marie Bena, 301-572-5636.
7 p.m.-midnight, Carriage Room, Laurel Park Race Track. $70 per person, $125 per couple. Live and silent auction, full catered dinner and open bar, Simulcast horse races and betting, live DJ and dancing. Accepting auction item donations and sponsorships. www.PallottiHS.org, Pallotti Advancement office, 301-725-3228, ext. 223.
7-10 p.m., Camelot by Martin's, Upper Marlboro. Jazz band, Abstract Truth, food and silent auction. $50 per person, Pat Daniels, 301-283-0287, or www.ryanomancefoundation.org and click on news and events. Benefit for the Ryan Odelle Mance Memorial Scholarship Foundation, a higher education scholarship organization supporting deserving and talented African American male high school students with financial need. Mance, a Laurel High School graduate, was murdered at age 21.
Be a part of the city of Laurel's 4th of July celebration. Mix and match and then look for your "firework" at next year's celebration, Color peony or gold gleaner, $20; pearl bomb or happy flower, $30; golden willow or tiger tail, $40; palm tree or panther, $50; oriental thunder or poisonous spider, $75. Kay Harrison, 301-725-5300, ext. 203, or Jane Flemion, 301-725-5300. Laurel4thofJulyCommittee@laurel.md.us. www.laurel.md.us/laurelfourth/.
Meets on Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., Laurel Armory Community Center, 422 Montgomery Street. Open to all levels of play. Bring a friend and your own cards. Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation programs, www.laurel.md.us. 301-725-8088.
6 p.m., Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. Innovative, challenging games for children, teens and adults. Games of all types such as Blokus, Carcassonne, Mencala, Lost Cities. Share your favorite or learn a new one. 301-776-2280.
6-10 p.m., Laurel Armory Anderson- Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Players of all ages and skill levels. Jason Waggoner, 301-490-6042.
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Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Laurel Armory Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Free club open to all levels of play. Bring your own cards and play Magic. Sponsored by the Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Danny Miller, 301-725-8088. www.laurel.md.us.
Sponsored by Laurel Parks & Recreation, Wednesdays, 3-5:45 p.m., Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. For students age 8 and over. Register for free entry pass, www.laurel.md.us/lccmap.htm. Bring own chess gear if possible. Learn how to play chess or play chess with others who know how. 301-725-7800.
Meets on Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., Laurel Armory Community Center, 422 Montgomery Street. Open to all levels of play. Bring a friend and your own cards. Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation programs, www.laurel.md.us. 301-725-8088.
Every Thursday, 6 p.m., Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. Innovative, challenging games for children, teens and adults. Games of all types such as Blokus, Carcassonne, Mencala, Lost Cities. Share your favorite or learn a new one. 301-776-2280.
Meets Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., Laurel Armory Anderson- Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Players of all ages and skill levels. Jason Waggoner, 301-490-6042.
Monday, May 10, Bowie Golf Course, Route 197. Starter breakfast 8-9 a.m., 9 a.m. shotgun start. Greens, cart, range fees, beer, prizes and contests. Early registration prior to April 15, $80 per player; after April 15 registration $100 per player. Dan, 301-873-1982, or 301-490-2101, or dancandlyn@aol.com. Terrie Hass, 301-498-7427 (W), or 301-498-2481 (H), or 240-793-5949 (C), or tennabarnone@aol.com.
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Monthly meetings in Laurel for mothers supporting sons and daughters in all branches of the military (active duty, reserves, honorably discharged). 301-490-5358 or 410-978-2979.
Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Mystery Book Club, second Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Nonfiction Book Club, third Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Books available at branch. No registration required. 410-880-5980.
Meets first and third Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m., Capitol College, 11301 Springfield Road, Laurel. Public speaking. columbianstm@hotmail.com. 301-794-9669.
Meetings every first and third Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 324 Montgomery St. col.freetoasthost.ws/.
Join the Free Community of life coaches to get practical advice that you can use every day. This coaching network will be offering free women empowering coaching groups once a month on four life balance areas, life/work balance relationships, career, money/finance and health and wellness, at 10601 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 200, Beltsville. Currently looking for coaches interested in becoming a part of this network. Lisa, 301-483-4158.
Sponsored by the Laurel Historical Society, Thu., postponed, new date to be announced, Laurel Municipal Pool Room, Ninth and Main streets. Lecture on collection of early twentieth century slides depicting Laurel. Learn to think with a critical eye, looking for what isn't there. 301-725-7975, www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.
7:30 p.m., clubhouse, 384 Main St. Guest speaker Donna Koczaja, a Maryland master gardener intern, presents a seminar on the "Grow It Eat It" initiative which teaches Marylanders how to grow their own food. Pat, 301-490-7023.
New Carrollton Municipal Building, 6016 Princess Garden Parkway. Patty Shawker speaks on "Researching in the DAR Library." 301-262-2063. www.rootsweb.com/~mdpgcgs.
10 a.m., Jessup Community Center, corner of Route 175 and Wiggley Avenue. Bob Stewart will present "Cactus and Succulents." No reservations necessary. Refreshments will be served. In case of snow, meeting is canceled if Anne Arundel County schools are closed or opening with a two-hour delay due to weather. Pat Loosararian, membership chairman, 410-519-6443.
Meets monthly, third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., to explore history and culture related topics one book at a time. 301-725-7975.
An overnight event designed to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society, the Relay will be held June 4 and 5 at Hammond High School in Columbia. For those who would like to join Relay teams, help with fundraising opportunities, or fill volunteer positions, Jason Copley, 410-781-4316, hcrelay@hotmail.com. www.howardrfl.com.
Meetings every first and third Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 324 Montgomery St. coltm.com.
Meets first and third Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m., Capitol College, 11301 Springfield Road, Laurel. Public speaking. columbianstm@hotmail.com. 301-794-9669.
Meetings, Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Highland, Route 216 at Browns Bridge Road. Meetings Mondays, 7-9 p.m. (Last Monday each month is an officers' meeting.) Maryland Search & Rescue is a program for young men and women, aged 14-21 (and adult advisors/participants) that focuses on wilderness, lost-person searching. Training consists of a number of high-adventure activities, hiking, backpacking, land navigation, all-weather camping, rock climbing, repelling as well as search tactics and first-aid. Program run by the youth members, providing a great opportunity to learn leadership skills while giving back to the community. Pamela Paulding, 410-730-0561 or Art Ross, 410-740-2913. www.msar616.com.
Second Mondays monthly, 7 p.m., Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Share original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback. No registration required. 410-880-5980.
Fourth Sundays, brunch at Fort Meade's Club Meade. New members welcome. Call Daisy Jackson, 410-730-6194, daisyjackson@mris.com.
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noon-2 p.m. Savage Senior Center, 9525 Durness Lane. Anyone who has not already been vaccinated or children under the age of 10 years old who need their second dose may come to this clinic. Vaccine free. Both injectable and H1N1 Mist are available. Sponsored by the Howard County Health Department. www.hchealth.org.
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(same program both days; no need to come both days), 10 a.m.-noon, Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Work in a woodturner's shop and help make chairs the old-fashioned way. See how the legs and spindles are turned on lathe; sand and polish them, and weave the seats. When done, get your own apprentice's contract, that you fill out yourself with a quill pen and ink. $7 per child, all ages. 301-377-7817.
Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Wed., March 17, 7:30 p.m., Vince Vaise, a Park Ranger with the National Park Service at Fort McHenry, speaks on the events that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen "The Star Spangled Banner." 301-446-3302, www.pgparks.com.
Guided, Sundays, noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Self-guided, Monday through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Group tours for 10 or more by appointment. $3 adults; $2 seniors and groups of 10 or more; $1 ages 6 to 18; free ages 5 and under. The reproduction kitchen is a part of the regular mansion tours. 301-377-7817. montpelier.mansion@pgparks.com.
Plantation house of late Georgian style built in 1755, 13301 Laurel-Bowie Road. Tours Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 301-725-6037. snowhill.manor@pgparks.com.
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Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County's Resource Guide listing more than 70 agencies that have volunteer opportunities through 2010 for youth of all ages with nonprofit agencies whose missions include health and human services, education, the environment, animals and wildlife, arts and culture, and recreation. Available for downloading free, www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org. To cover cost of publishing this 46-page guide, printed copies can be ordered for $5 each by mailing checks to the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County, or purchase a copy during regular business hours at the Center, 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130, Annapolis, MD 21401. info@volunteerannearundel.org, 410-897-9207.
Long Reach High School, Columbia. Introduces teens to representatives from businesses and non-profit organizations. Information about summer and part-time employment, volunteer internships, camps, classes, military recruitment and teen-related services. Reps will conduct mini-interviews, hand out job applications and collect resumes. Sponsored by HC DrugFree, a nonprofit that seeks to empower the Howard County community to raise drug-free teens. www.hcdrugfree.org. 443-325-0040.
, 8100 Mulberry St. Age group hunts with prizes. An appearance by the Easter Bunny offered free of charge to children to age 10. The Chick-Fil-A Cow on hand with give-a-ways and photo opportunities. Sponsored by Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation and Laurel Lions Club. Rain date April 3. 301-725-7800.
Sponsored by Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Fridays, 7-10 p.m., Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. Saturdays, 7-10 p.m., Laurel Armory Anderson-Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Ages 12 through 17. 301-725-7800, www.laurel.md.us.
Girls, age 5, entering kindergarten welcome. Learn, work and play together. 800-834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org.
For Teens on Screen: Anime Movie Club. First Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Special screening of popular anime films. Refreshments. Ages 11 to 17. Registration required. Teen 'Zine. First Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Add your voice to the online newsletter-written by teens, for teens. www.hclibrary.org/teenzine. Ages 13 to 17. No registration. Teen Book Club. Fourth Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 13 and up, no registration. 410-880-5980.
Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Savage, 410-880-5978. No registration unless specified. Preschool: Play Partners, ongoing every Wednesday, 9:45-10:30 a.m., ages infant-23 months with adult.
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* Program schedule: Wed., March 10, 7:30 p.m., How to Get Your Material Published presented by John Hayes, local poet and sculptor; Wed., March 24, 7:30 p.m., Celebrate Women's History Month, Fighting for Freedom: Black Women's Army corps during World War II presented by Janet Sims-Wood; and Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Great Decisions 2010, discuss global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. The Foreign Policy Association briefing book provides historical background, current U.S. policy and alternative policy options. Eight issues of concern to U.S. policy makers to be discussed: March 9, Russia and Its Neighbors; March 16, Persian Gulf; and April 6, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.
* Daytime storytimes (pick up free ticket at children's desk): Newborn to 12 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; 12 to 24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.; ages 2 to 3, Mondays, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., limit 35; ages 2 1/2 to 4 1/2, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., limit 35.
* Evening storytime, ages 3-6, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., limit 35. Pick up free ticket at Children's Desk.
* One-on-One Computer Training: Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Work individually with a librarian in a scheduled session. Learn how to access your library account and search the catalog; search the Internet and special electronic databases, and set up a free e-mail account. Reservations required. Call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.
* English Basic Skills: Contact the library for information on dates and times. These free English classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College integrate listening, speaking, reading ad writing skills for students with minimal English training prior to attending classes.
* Internet Technology, one-on-one tutoring: Mouse in the House: Family Web Surfing, ages 7 and over; Open the Door to Open Office: Ages 13 and over; Research 24/7: Access full-text articles and other resources for school assignments, business or personal use from any computer at any time.
* Preschool classes: Picture Book Parade, every Thursday, 10:15 a.m., ages 2-5 with adult, 30 minutes, no registration; Pajama Time: Every Tuesday, 7 p.m.
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, 1 p.m. The Sierra Club invites volunteers of all ages to join its ongoing removal activity in Riverfront Park. Meet at the Municipal Swimming Pool, Ninth and Main streets, Brigitte, 240-506-8976.
advance registration required, donations to the Friends of Patuxent appreciated. 301-497-5887, www.patuxent.fws.gov.
* North Tract, Route 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32. 301-776-3090, http://patuxent.fws.gov. Contact Station and grounds open every day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except for federal holidays. Signs of Spring: Sat., March 6, 1-3 p.m., all ages. Early Spring Wildflowers: Sun., March 14, 9-11 a.m., all ages. Bird Walk: Sat., March 20, 8:15-10:15 a.m., all ages. Owl Prowl: Sat., March 20, 5:30-7 p.m., Ages 5 and over. Herp Search: Sun., March 21, 10-11:30 a.m., all ages.
* National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197. Refuge system birthday bash: Sat., March 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., live music by Magpie, falconry talks with live raptors, wildlife habitat tram tours, live animals, children's activities, food, no registration required. Discovery Hike: Sat., March 6, 1-2 p.m., ages 8-10. Beavers: Makers of the Marsh: Sun., March 7, 2-3:30 p.m., ages 8-10. Bird Buddies: Tue., March 9, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 5-7. Bird Walks: Wednesdays, March 10, 17 and 24, 8-10:30 a.m., ages 16 and over. Nature Tots: Baby Animals: Fri., March 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., ages 3-4. Puppet show "Who's Afraid of the Little Brown Bat?": Tue., March 30, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., all ages, no registration required.
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1-4 p.m., Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road. 301-725-5300.
Bowie High School Annex, Bowie. All girls grades K-12. Supervised fun, hands-on activities, games, songs, crafts, adventure. Bus transportation available. Adult and teen volunteers always welcomed. Sponsored by the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital. Lori Davis, 1-800-834-1702, or 301-638-5373, or ldavis@gscnc.org. Registration limited, go to www.gscnc.org/Camps_for_Non_Girl_Scouts.html.
Dedicated to helping all girls build courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place. To join in Laurel, Anne Arundel area, Chris, 301-498-7599.
8600 Foundry St. Savage. Earn high adventure badge trying all 32 extreme elements from high ropes challenge to gliding on a zip line. Must be at least 8 years old and 48 inches tall 70-275 pounds. Three hours for $49 plus tax. Times are 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-4:30 p.m. 301-725-1313.
Girls, age 5, entering kindergarten welcome. Learn, work and play together. 800-834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org.
The following free workshops for Scouts cover all requirements for the badges indicated. Donations are greatly appreciated and can be donated through the Friends of Patuxent. Space is limited and registration is required, 301-497-5887. Registration will not be accepted until 9:15 a.m. one month prior to the date of the workshop. A maximum of 10 scouts will be accepted from each pack and/or troop. Participants must stay for the entire workshop. All workshops will beheld rain or shine, National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197. Bring a bag lunch and dress for the weather. All workshops are
subject to change or cancellation depending on availability of staff
and/or low registration numbers.
* Girl Scouts
Cadette and Seniors All About Birds: Sat., April 17, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Spend the day learning about bird ecology, identification, migration, banding, and find out how you can help protect and provide habitat for birds in your area.
Brownie Try-it Day! Two workshops in one day just for Brownies! Sun., May 16, Animals, 9:30 a.m.-12 p. m. and Eco-Explorer, 1-3:30 p.m. Covers requirements for the Animals and Eco-Explorer Try-it's. Sign up for one or both.
Juniors Wildlife: Sun., Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Get up close and personal with wildlife and their habitat while learning ways to protect and conserve them in this exciting all day workshop.
* Cub Scouts
Webelos Forester and Naturalist: Sat., June 5 and Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Our most popular workshops are now together in a whole day event! Workshop focuses on a variety of topics including tree identification, knowing your venomous animals and poisonous plants, and much more.
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Looking for classmates for 25th reunion in 2009. Michele (Lindenberger) Fischetti-Cook, michelefischetti@aol.com, or Carrie (Powell) Mannas, 410-549-1455.
picnic, dinner, breakfast, tour of the "new" Arundel High School and an evening at Blob's Park. www.rhstansbury@msn.com for detailed information. Go to www.arundel1960hsreunion.com to register.
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AARP tax program sponsoring free tax preparation for seniors in Laurel, Mondays, excluding Feb. 15 holiday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Phelps Senior Citizens Center, 701 Montgomery St. Appointments, 301-776-6168.
AARP volunteers available Wednesdays, Maryland City at Russett Branch Library, 3501 Russett Common. Free drop-in service requires no registration; available on first-come, first-served basis.
Series of specially designed and tested exercises developed for the older adult,9:30-10:30 a.m., Savage Senior Center, 9525 Durness Lane. Improve your balance, flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination and mental sharpness and decrease of falling. $30 for nine classes. Instructor J. Lee, kinesiologist, offers free fitness assessment. 410-880-5915.
Senior discount tickets for bus service can be purchased for $9 at Phelps Senior Center, 701 Montgomery St. www.corridortransit.com.
City of Laurel provides "curb to curb" service for senior and disabled adults for a small annual fee. Travel within the incorporated city limits of Laurel only. Preregistration required for service. Brochure, 301-498-3384.
Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Laurel Armory, 422 Montgomery St. Advanced and fast paced dancing/exercise class. $35 per person for 15 weeks.
Walk inside Laurel Mall, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-10 a.m., upper level near food court. Information, 301-776-6168, or stop by desk in Mall.
1275 Odenton Road, 301-621-9515, 410-222-6227. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Pinochle Club, Mondays, 1 p.m., single-deck pinochle, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., double-deck pinochle. Quilting Club, first and third Friday of every month, 1 p.m., Ready, Set, Sew workshops, 9 a.m.-noon, run for seven sessions. No class on Jan. 18 because of holiday. Feb. 1 and 8, Beginning blouse/T-shirt; Feb. 22, March 1 and 8, Collared blouse with button holes. $10 per person/per project. Sign-up require Wycinanki workshop, traditional Polish folk art, techniques include cutting, clipping, punching, tearing and carving of paper, Thursdays, Jan. 14, 21 and 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $30 supply fee. Students bring sharp scissors. Income tax preparation, scheduling appointments starting Mon., Jan. 25. Balance and posture screenings by Professional SportCare & Rehab in Gambrills, free assessments, Tue., Jan. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Appointments 30 minutes long. 301-440-8896 for appointment. AACC spring registration, Wed., Jan. 27 for spring classes through Anne Arundel Community College; classes begin first week in April. New classes: Growth of the American Nation, Island & Land Campaigns in the Pacific, Microsoft Excel Level I, Chesapeake Indians, E-mail Basics, Contemporary Literature, Cultural Influence in American Film and more. Best ways to register: Online, myaacc.aacc.edu; telephone STARS 410-777-2241; in person at one of three campus locations, Glen Burnie, Arnold, Arundel Mills; Fax 410-777-4325 (credit card only); and mail to Continuing Education & Workforce Development-CALT 115, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold, MD 21012.
701 Montgomery St., 301-776-6168, seniors@laurel.md.us. Seniors in Motion: Walk inside Laurel Mall, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-10 a.m., upper level near food court. Food and Friendship program: Lunch Monday through Friday, register with office, order one week in advance, donation of $2.25 per day. City of Laurel senior van transportation: "Curb to curb" service for seniors and disabled adults for small annual fee. Travel within incorporated city limits of Laurel only. Registration required. 301-498-3384. Wii games: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, room 1, 1-3 p.m. Social Club: Share the newspaper, a book or talk about what's in the news, Monday through Friday, Main Room, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with break for lunch. Crochet Club: Mondays, noon in room 2, bring your own supplies, beginners and experts welcome. Bingo Bunch: Every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., call 301-776-0661. Line dancing with Barbara Brown: Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Phelps Center. Food drive for LARS to help out families in need ends Jan. 25. Diabetes dialogue: Third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. room 2, sponsored by Prince George's County Health Department. Monday Movies: Third Monday of month, room 1, 10 a.m., with popcorn and lemonade. 301-776-6168 for movie titles and reservations. Poker, bridge and dominos: Desire to learn or play, Fridays, 12:30-3:30, room 1. Free glaucoma screening, Tue., Dec. 15, 9 a.m. and every 10 minutes after. Holiday Feast, Tue., Dec. 15, noon, $5. Phelps Senior Center Winter Dance, Sat., Dec. 19, 4-10 p.m., $10 per person. 'Tis the Season, Tue., Dec. 29, 10 a.m., social gathering with music and food, RSVP, 301-776-6168. Music by John Schneider. B. J. Pumpernickels, Olney, Sun., Dec. 13, 2 p.m., $5 transportation. Symphony of Lights, Columbia, Clyde's Restaurant, Columbia, Mon. Dec. 14, 4 p.m., $8 transportation. White Christmas, Toby's in Baltimore, Thu., Dec. 17, 4 p.m., total cost $59. G & M Restaurant, Linthicum, Mon., Dec. 21, 11:30 a.m., $5 transportation. Banneker-Douglas Museum, Annapolis, Wed., Dec. 30, 10 a.m., $5 transportation.
9525 Durness Lane. Mill Walk, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Historic Savage Mill. Social line dancing, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon; Sit and Stitch group, Fridays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; English Conversation Club, every third Saturday, 9:30-10: 30 a.m.; line dance class with Barbara Brown, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m., all levels ($30 for eight-week session). 410-880-5915.
Looking to broaden their geographical area. Meetings on Sundays, Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 11:45 a.m., complimentary coffee and light snacks; 12-1:15 p.m., presentation or singles discussion. Roz, 410-730-7568 or Barbara, 410-997-0739.
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Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, 301-497 -7914:
7 p.m. A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
7 p.m. Helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.
6 p.m.
7 p.m. Information and resources for the friends and families of drug addicts and substance abusers.
7 p.m. A fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. For recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
10:30 a.m. 301-776-3426 for more information.
6 p.m. Physical Medicine, 301-497-7901, ext. 77901.
A fellowship of recovering addicts and alcoholics meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m., Village Baptist Church, 1950 Mitchellville Road in Bowie. 1-888-CDA-HOPE (1-888-232-4673. www.cdaweb.org.
Thursdays, 6 p.m. Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
A nonprofit that provides resources, support and referrals for women on bedrest due to high-risk pregnancies. Diane@betterbedrest.org, or 24-hour helpline, 410-740-7662.
Social and support group meets the first Wednesday of each month, Jilly's, 10300 Baltimore National Pike, Enchanted Forest Shopping Center, Ellicott City. 410-740-5858.
Meets second Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Claudia Mayer Center's new location, The Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050, Columbia. Group for people caring for a loved one suffering from cancer. Designed to give caregivers a safe place to air the concerns that go along with caring for a loved one with cancer. Facilitated by Mary M. Dowling, LCSW-C. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. 410-964-9100 ext. 5.
A place of hope, help and support for men, women and children living and coping with cancer, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia. "I Can Cope" free educational series, first Saturday of each month. Registration required. "Look Good...Feel Better," free workshop by licensed cosmetologists, Registration required, call 1-888-535-4555.410-740-5858. Quilting and Hand-sewing classes, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m-noon. Registration required. Knitting and crochet groups, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, knit or crochet chemo caps, lap blankets or preemie hats. Tai Sophia Institute, Howard County General Hospital and the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center has established an oncology treatment program that offers complimentary acupuncture and yoga classes to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. Qualified patients are referred to the Tai Sophia program through the Claudia Mayer center. 410-740-5858 for details. Caregiver's Support Network, for people caring for a loved one suffering from cancer, caregivers have a safe place to come to air concern that go along with caring for a loved one, registration required, 410-964-9100 Ext. 5.
Howard County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers free family support groups. 410-772-9300, www.nami.org/sites/howardcounty.
* Family support group, support and education to family and friends of adults with mental illness, fourth Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, room 3, 10755 Scaggsville Road.
Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, 410-987-2129.
Lupus support group -- For lupus patients, Dec. 12, second Saturday of each month, 1 p.m., Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Led by trained professionals who understand the challenges of lupus. Participants contact leader Jamila Allouane, 301-646-3608, before attending in case of schedule change. www.lupus.org.
Get inspired with Coaching -- Join the Free Community of life coaches to get practical advice that you can use every day. This coaching network will be offering free women empowering coaching groups once a month on four life balance areas, life/work balance relationships, career, money/finance and health and wellness, at 10601 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 200, Beltsville. Currently looking for coaches interested in becoming a part of this network. Lisa, 301-483-4158.
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