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Lindsey Baker, Executive Director
Laurel Historical Society
817 Main Street
Laurel, MD 20707
301-725-7975
www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org
Exploring history and culture related topics, meeting third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Mango's Grill, 600 Washington Blvd., for good food and conversation. 301-725-7975, director@laurelhistoricalsociety.org.
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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.
Zumba Basic - first class is only $7.00
Monday through Thursdays at 730pm
Saturdays at 1030am
Zumba GOLD - tailored for those 55+ - 1st class is FREE Saturdays at 9AM
Studio Gemini
10800 Rhode Island Avenue, Suite E
Beltsville, MD 20705
800-866-0347
in progress through August 13th. We are requesting donations of backpacks, loose leaf paper, pencil boxes, black/white composition books, No. 2 pencils, blue/black ballpoint pens, Crayola crayons, liquid school glue, Fiskars scissors, folders with pockets, highlighters, and spiral notebooks. Monetary donations to purchase the supplies are also appreciated.
Distribution will be on the weekend of August 14th. The school supplies will be donated to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle and Deerfield Run Elementary schools.
Faith A.M.E. Church
13714 Briarwood Drive
Laurel, MD 20723
Rev. Christine Moore, Pastor
Phone: 301-604-3006
Fax: 301-604-2189
E-mail: admin@faithame.org
Join TA as we explore the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. We will see osprey, turtles, great blue herons and more. Then join us for crabs and seafood at a local crab house. Paddle & Crab Feast Tour is $69.95 and includes kayak, paddle, life vest, and water per person excluding food. 3 hour tour, for ages 10 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult. For more information call 301-725-1313 or visit www.terrapinadventures.com
Pedal along the river and through the woods. Enjoy a 12 mile easy ride along the Little Patuxent River riding our comfortable mountain bikes over paved paths and hard packed dirt. We arrive at beautiful Lake Elkhorn and travel around this lake for 2 miles. Then we enjoy some wine, cheese, bread along the lake side before heading back to our base camp at Savage Mill. We provide bikes, helmet, instructions, wine, cheese, bread. Must be at least 5 ft. tall and 21 years old. $59.95 plus tax. For more information call 301-725-1313 or visit www.terrapinadventures.com
Join Terrapin Adventures and the Rams Head Tavern for a special Beer and Fear Tour. Spend two hours taking the Terrapin Challenge. Scale the 43 ft. tower, traverse all 18 crossings on our High Ropes Challenge Course, glide through the forest on our 330 ft. zip line and experience 2Gs of force on our Giant Swing. Then reward yourself with a mouth watering menu paired with hearty samples of five different Rams Head Tavern Beers or wine. The food is great, the company better and the beer is superb. Bring your friends or meet new ones at this special event. $65 plus tax. Book Now! www.terrapinadventures.com
Using our comfortable mountain bikes, the 13.3 miles cruise by as we enjoy the sites and sounds of Western Howard County farm land. We start and end at Larriland Farms. The guided bike tour should last about 2 hours and then you pick Larriland's wonderful berries, apples, and vegetables on their nearly 80 acres. Cost for Tour is $49.95 (vegetables and fruit are yours to purchase). We provide the bikes, helmets and water. Must be at least 12 years old and 5 ft. tall. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. As an option, you can bring your own bike for the tour for only $25. Minimum tour size of 6 people and maximum of 12. For more information call 301-725-1313 or visit www.terrapinadventures.com
Join Terrapin Adventures and the Rams Head Tavern for a special Beer and Fear Tour. Spend two hours taking the Terrapin Challenge. Scale the 43 ft. tower, traverse all 18 crossings on our High Ropes Challenge Course, glide through the forest on our 330 ft. zip line and experience 2Gs of force on our Giant Swing. Then reward yourself with a mouth watering menu paired with hearty samples of five different Rams Head Tavern Beers or wine. The food is great, the company better and the beer is superb. Bring your friends or meet new ones at this special event. $65 plus tax. Book Now! www.terrapinadventures.com
Project Literacy is a signature educational initiative of Howard County Library System (HCLS). It provides adults with free instruction in basic reading, writing, and basic math skills.
Join us as HCLS recognizes students who completed the high school diploma program, received U.S. citizenship, maintained outstanding attendance, and/or attained significant educational gains. Volunteer tutors also will receive certificates of recognition. A reception will follow the ceremony. www.hclibrary.org
Exploring history and culture related topics, meeting third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Mango's Grill, 600 Washington Blvd., for good food and conversation. 301-725-7975, director@laurelhistoricalsociety.org.
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.
Doors open weekly, Mondays at 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m., Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Bargain dinner from Carla's kitchen available. Bring family and friends out and support the club. https://laurelboysandgirlsclub.org.
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.
Exploring history and culture related topics, meeting third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Mango's Grill, 600 Washington Blvd., for good food and conversation. 301-725-7975, director@laurelhistoricalsociety.org.
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.
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.
By enrolling your child/teen in M-NCPPC's programs they will learn, meet new friends and be happy. M-NCPPC's Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County offers two very different summer programs - Summer Day Camps and Summer Playgrounds/Summer Xtreme Teen Centers. Summer Day Camp registration for Prince George's County residents has passed. Parents can register by SMARTlink Internet, www.pgparks.com/SMARTlink; by SMARTlink automated, touch-tone telephone, 301-583-2665; or in person at any staffed parks and recreation facility in Prince George's County. Summer Playgrounds and Summer Xtreme Teen Centers are open to Prince George's County residents only. Registration for these drop-in programs begins April 1. Information or obtaining a SMARTlink account, 301-699-2255 or help4smartlink@pgparks.com. Programs, www.pgparks.com and click on SMARTlink logo.
Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation's summer day camp,Robert J. DiPietro Community Center. Teen camp and Summer Shenanigans, ages 3-5 also available. Cost for program for school aged children 6-12, $100 for city residents and $140 for nonresidents and includes cost of trips. Additional pre and post care available. Registrations accepted at the Robert J. DiPietro Center and Municipal Center beginning April 18 for city residents and April 25 for nonresidents. Pay all fees at once and receive a ten percent discount. Department unable to accept checks for camp fees, only cash and credit cards accepted. 301-497-0300, 301-725-7800. Go to www.laurel.md.us for brochure of all department's programs.
Mini-camps now available for registration. All programs free, but require advance reservations, 301-497-5887. First come first served basis. Participants may only attend one camp within their age group. Dress for weather, long pants recommended, wear sunscreen/insect repellent; bring water and bag lunch that doesn't need refrigeration. Advise of any special needs. All camps held at North Tract, Route 198 between Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Route 32. Animal Planet: July 6, 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 5-7, learn similarities and differences between different groups of animals; discover diversity of these animals and how each survives in their habitat; explore refuge and find these creatures in their natural habitat while playing games, doing crafts. Eco-Discovery: July 18, 19 and 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 11-13, Discover What it's like to be a refuge biologist; Dive into wetlands, discover forests, explore local wildlife; explore refuge through games, hikes, habitat explorations. Refuge Ranger: July 28 and 29. 10 a.m.-3 p.m, ages 8-10, Learn what it's like to be a refuge ranger; explore hands-on how wildlife survives on a refuge; learn to identify plants, animals and insects and understand how to protect wildlife. Nature Detectives: Aug. 16, 17 and 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 8-10, Learn different ways to detect animal activity while tracking them through meadows, forests and wetlands. Learn bird calls, animal tracts, trees; see how human and animals interact in our environment and identify factors that contribute to environmental problems. Awesome Animal Adaptations: Aug. 24, 25 and 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 5-7, learn about different animal adaptations; discover how mammals, birds, fish and others survive in their habitats and what makes some more successful than others; arts and crafts, games, hands-on activities and time outside.
Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., to explore history and culture related topics one book at a time. 301-725-7975.
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.
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.
Sponsored by South Laurel Recreation Council, for children, teens and adults beginning Sat., June 4 and thereafter. Advance registration necessary. Fitness: Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, pilates; Tennis: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Montpelier Neighborhood Park, Route 197; Dancing: Ballroom, Salsa and African dance; and Special Interest: Knitting and chess. Classes held in South Laurel elementary school and Montpelier Carriage House. Information and registration, Council, 301-776-2805 or stop by Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. 301-583-2665, 24 hours with SMARTlink account,or online with SMARTlink account.
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.
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road, has immediate need for instructors for Digital Photography classes for children (8-12), teens, adults and for children's drawing and painting classes. Instructors for Adobe Creative Suite programs, web design and/or desktop publishing also encouraged to apply for a new program of classes focusing on technology skills for artists. Instructors in drawing, sculpture, painting encouraged to send class proposals to the arts center. Current class offerings, go to www.pgparks.com. Send resume, description of course you are proposing to teach and work samples (CD or link to website) to the center, address above, or e-mail montpelier.arts@pgparks.com by Jan. 31. Also complete the online application at www.pgparks.com.
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.
9652 Muirkirk Road. Sign up for winter art classes now. Most classes begin mid-January. Take courses in all the arts from audio recording to watercolor painting. To view descriptions of classes or to register, go to SMARTlink, smartlink.pg.parks.com, to locate Montpelier classes, browse listings using the advanced search. Choose Montpelier Arts Center as your facility and the date range from today's date - February 28, 2011. This search will bring up all available classes at Montpelier for the current class session. 301-377-7801.
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 and special interest classes for children, teens and/or adults to be held at South Laurel elementary schools and the Montpelier Neighborhood Park. Advance registration necessary. Information, 301-776-2805. Registration: In person, Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel Bowie Road, M-F, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; by phone, 301-583-BOOK (2665), 24 hours, if you have a SMARTlink account; online, www.pgparks.com, click on SMARTlink logo at top left of page.
Advance registration necessary for South Laurel Recreation Council fitness, dance and special interest classes for children, teen and adults starting week of March 28 and thereafter, James Harrison Elementary, Montpelier Elementary, Montpelier Carriage House and Montpelier Neighborhood Park. Fitness: Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, Pilates; tennis for children 6-12 years old and teens and adults Saturday mornings, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at Montpelier Neighborhood Park. Dance: ballroom, Latin and line dancing. Special interest: crochet and chess. Most classes held one hour a week for six weeks. For information and registration, call 301-776-2805, or stop by Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, or 301-583-2664, 24 hours, if you have SMARTlink account, or www.pgparks.com and click on SMARTlink logo at top left of page.
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Open to the public, every second Sunday of month, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. Sponsored by Post 60 Legion Riders. $6 per person, kids 5-years-old and under free with adult. All you can eat/drink. All proceeds go to American Legion Post 60 projects and Veterans programs. Reserved seating available for nine or more people, http://laurelpost60.org/ALR60. 301-725-2302. Points of contact, Todd Hobert or Marty Berman, 240-593-0898.
Sponsored by the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary,Laurel Volunteer Fire Department station, 7411 Cherry Lane. All you can eat; menu varies. $7 adults. www.laurelvfd.org/membership/auxiliary. Janice, 301-725-1862.
Selling discount cards for the following Laurel restaurants: Shane's Rib Shack, Quiznos, Three Brothers, Rita's, Silver Diner and Denny's; Columbia restaurants: Cinnabon, Dunkin' Donuts, Applebee's, Baskin Robbins, Don Pablos, Wetzel's Pretzels and Sonoma's. Each card $10. Purchase card online, go to www.divaladiesoflaurel.com and use donation button in top left corner of web page. celeste@divaladiesoflaurel.com.
2 Main St. All you can eat crabs, crab soup, corn on the cob, meatballs, chicken wings, cole slaw, dessert, 6-8 p.m. Music by DJ Miles and dancing, 8-11 p.m. Tickets $35, must be purchased in advance; all draft beer and soda included in ticket price, 6-11 p.m. Adults only (must be 21 years old). No ticket sales at door. 301-725-2302.
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Ongoing, 7915 Malcolm Road, Clinton. To help raise funds for Prince George's County Christmas in April. Sponsored by Prince George's County Christmas in April and CollectiveGood. Accepting any mobile phone, excluding bag phones or vehicle-installed models. Donors should deactivate phone before donating it. www.christmasinaprilph.org. 301-868-0937 or cinapg@aol.com.
Raising funds for Venus Theatre's initiative to replace pews and Ikea fold-out chairs endured by audiences for years. Almost reached 20 percent of goal. Coincidentally, female playwrights make up about 20 percent of works staged in the U.S. Every contribution counts. Send to Venus Theatre, 21 C St., Laurel, MD 20707. deb@venustheatre.org.
Selling discount cards for the following Laurel restaurants: Shane's Rib Shack, Quiznos, Three Brothers, Rita's, Silver Diner and Denny's; Columbia restaurants: Cinnabon, Dunkin' Donuts, Applebee's, Baskin Robbins, Don Pablos, Wetzel's Pretzels and Sonoma's. Each card $10. Purchase card online, go to www.divaladiesoflaurel.com and use donation button in top left corner of web page. celeste@divaladiesoflaurel.com.
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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.
Meets Saturdays, twice a month, 1 p.m., Laurel Branch, 507 Seventh St. Learn to play or improve your game. All ages. 301-776-6790.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Meeting, first Tuesday of each month, 6:30-9 p.m., Jilly's, 10300 Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City. Social and support group that meets the first Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 410-740-5858.
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.
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.
Meetings are once a month from September through May, except in December, on the third Friday at 10 a.m. at Jessup Community Center, corner of Route 175 and Wigley Avenue. Join the club for $20. Club also takes several bus and carpool trips to areas of gardening interest. Pat Loosararian, 410-519-6443.
Fourth Sundays, brunch at Fort Meade's Club Meade. New members welcome. Call Daisy Jackson, 410-730-6194, daisyjackson@mris.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.
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New Weight Watchers® now open in Laurel. Meetings every Wednesday, 6 p.m., St. Vincent Pallotti High School, 113 St. Mary's Place. The Momentum TM program provides people with the skills to achieve weight loss goals and live healthier lives. Kelly Benton-Klein leads the meetings.
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Looking for volunteers interested in working in the museum gift shop, 817 Main St., one Sunday per month between 1 and 4 p.m. Training provided. director@laurelhistoricalsociety.org, or 301-725-7975 to apply and sign up for training.
Every fourth Sunday until November, 1-4 p.m., Laurel Museum, 817 Main St. Bring up to four recent pictures that tell your story and place them in our Laurel in 2010 scrapbook. Pictures of your family, team, school, pets, house, special celebrations and special days. Write in what you want the future to know about you and our town of Laurel. 301-725-7975, info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org.
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.
Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County released its 2010-2011 Youth Resource Guide for all of Anne Arundel County. The guide presents information about non-profit and faith-based organizations that provide programs and services for all youth across the community. Go to www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org to download a free pdf version of the guide. A limited number of hard copies can be purchased from the Volunteer Center for $5 each. Resource Guide coordinator, Janice Hayes-Williams, 410-897-9207, janice@volunteerannearundel.org.
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.
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.
Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County released its 2010-2011 Youth Resource Guide for all of Anne Arundel County. The guide presents information about non-profit and faith-based organizations that provide programs and services for all youth across the community. Go to www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org to download a free PDF version of the guide. A limited number of hard copies can be purchased from the Volunteer Center for $5 each. 410-897-9207, info@volunteerannearundel.org. www.volunteerannearundel.org.
Sponsored by Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Fridays, 7-10 p.m., Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. Saturdays, 7-10 p.m., Laurel Armory Anderson-Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Basketball, games, tournaments and food. Must have teen annual pass, no daily drop in fees accepted. Ages 12 through 17. 301-725-7800, www.laurel.md.us.
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* Daytime storytimes (pick up free ticket at Children's Desk), limit 35 for each session: Newborn to 12 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; 12-24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.; ages 2 to 3, Mondays, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.; ages 2 1/2 to 4 1/2, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
* Evening storytime, ages 3-6, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., limit 35. Pick up free ticket at Children's Desk.
Spanish-English Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingues en espanol e ingles: Tuesdays/martes, 7:15 p.m., June 7/el 7 de junio. Please pick up free ticket at Children's Desk/Los boletos estan gratis y disponibles en el escritorio de los ninos.
Maryland City at Russett Branch Library -- 3501 Russett Common, 301-725-2390.
* 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.
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Registration underway for mini-camps. All programs free; require advance reservations, 301-497-5887. Participants may only attend one camp within their age group. Dress for weather: long pants, sunscreen/insect repellent; bring water and bag lunch that doesn't need refrigeration. Advise of any special needs. All camps at North Tract, Route 198 between Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Route 32. Animal Planet: July 6, 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 5-7. Learn similarities and differences between different groups of animals; discover diversity of these animals and how each survives in their habitat; explore refuge and find these creatures in their natural habitat while playing games, doing crafts. Eco-Discovery: July 18, 19 and 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 11-13. Discover what it's like to be a refuge biologist: dive into wetlands, discover forests, explore local wildlife and explore refuge through games, hikes, habitat explorations. Refuge Ranger: July 28 and 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 8-10. Learn what it's like to be a refuge ranger: explore hands-on how wildlife survives on a refuge, learn to identify plants, animals and insects; and understand how to protect wildlife. Nature Detectives: Aug. 16, 17 and 18; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; ages 8-10. Learn different ways to detect animal activity while tracking them through meadows, forests and wetlands; learn bird calls, animal tracts, trees; see how human and animals interact in our environment and identify factors that contribute to environmental problems. Awesome Animal Adaptations: Aug. 24, 25 and 26; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; ages 5-7. Learn about different animal adaptations; discover how mammals, birds, fish and others survive in their habitats; and what makes some more successful than others: arts and crafts, games, hands-on activities and time outside.
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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.
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Planning its 50 year reunion. Trying to locate classmates and their friends. If interested, Sylvia, 301-725-1533, sstump1@verizon.net, or Linda, 410-489-9742.
Laurel High Class of 1971 — 40th class reunion, Sat., Sept. 17, Columbia Doubletree. Information, including weekend events, laurelhighschool71@gmail.com or Nancy Hayden, 410-727-5576.
Looking for classmates for 25th reunion in 2009. Michele (Lindenberger) Fischetti-Cook, michelefischetti@aol.com, or Carrie (Powell) Mannas, 410-549-1455.
Ram's Head Tavern, 8600 Foundry St. Savage. Reservations by July 23. Classmates and guest responsible for their own menus. laurelhigh86@hotmail.com.
Looking for classmates for 20th reunion. Marcy Brodsky, reunion coordinator, 410-531-0175, mjbhappy@hotmail.com.
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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.
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.
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.
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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