It may be cold and snowy outside but that hasn't stopped several groups from having events for our community. So bundle up, keep warm and make sure you don't miss any of the happenings we have for North Laurel.

Emmanuel Methodist Preschool is holding two events. The first is an open house Tuesday, Jan. 26, 9:30 to 11 a.m. They will also be hosting a workshop for parents of children going into Kindergarten next fall.

The workshop, "Transition to Kindergarten," will feature Lisa Davis, Early Childhood Program Coordinator for Howard County Public Schools, Feb. 4.

They school is at 10755 Scaggsville Road. For information on either program to go www.emmanuelpreschool.com or call 301-725-5178.

The Savage Boys and Girls Club 12U Boys Travel Baseball team is holding its annual spaghetti dinner Jan. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Savage Fire Hall. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children in advance or $10 for adults and $7 for children at the door. Contact Stacy at SJSPI@aol.com.

Tai Sophia Institute is offering an open house for graduates students Saturday, Jan. 23 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information go to www.tai.edu or call 410-888-9048, ext. 6611.

Last call! All students ages 9-13 who want to enter the Howard County Bird Club's Essay contest must get their entry in by the end of January. The topic is "My Favorite Birdwatching Experience" and the essay cannot be longer than 250 words. Essays should be sent to Tom Miller, 6404 Glasgow Circle, Sykesville, MD 21784 or email to: birderTWM@verizon.net. Include name, age and contact information. The deadline is Jan. 31.

Attention all gardeners or want to be gardeners Mark your calendars for Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. to attend "Gardening Under Glass" at the Savage Branch Library.

Neighbor Ride offers free rides to seniors to help them stay independent and active. Since I last mentioned them in this column, the demand for their services has increased many from North Laurel. What a great way to help out you community.

Offer to become a driver and serve those who need a friendly ride. This will also help you out as well. Neighbor Ride is now part of the Give a Day Get a Day program that offers you a free one-day pass at Disney as a thank you for serving your community.

For more information about their services, or to volunteer e-mail Rosemary Noble at volunteer@neighborride.org or Colleen Konstanzer community@neighborride.org at call 410-884-7433.

I want to wish my best friend, Kathy Harris a very happy birthday Wednesday, Jan. 27. May it be a very special day.

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