North Laurel has many assets but one of the most important is the Multi Service Center in the Whiskey Bottom Shopping Center.

This center brings resources to our community that many of our residents need but could not get until the center opened. It is a combination of a multitude of organizations that work together for us.

Not only is it a food bank drop location but it also houses the Department of Social Services, Grassroots, Legal Aid, HC Workforce Development, Parents as Teachers, FIRN, Domestic Violence, Family and Children Services, Community Action Council and WIC.

That does not include all the specialty events they host. If you are in need of any of their services or want to see if they can offer assistance to you, call them at 410-880-5917. You can also drop in during their business hours of Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Don't forget they are meeting with WIC clients Saturday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Can't wait to start your gardening? Come out to the Savage Branch Library, in North Laurel, Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. to attend "Gardening Under Glass." This free program will help teach you how to extend your gardening season with cold frames, portable greenhouses and bell jars. This is a must attend for all gardeners or future gardeners.

I hope all those parents who will have a child starting kindergarten have marked their calendar for Feb. 4. That is when Emmanuel Methodist Preschool is holding their 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. They are located at 10755 Scaggsville Road. For information to go www.emmanuelpreschool.com or call 301-725-5178.

Don't feel like cooking this weekend, well then plan to attend The Savage Boys and Girls Club 12U Boys Travel Baseball team's annual spaghetti dinner Saturday, 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. E-mail Stacy at SJSPI@aol.com.

Tai Sophia is offering several programs this winter. They are about to start some of their graduate programs at the Institute. They will also hold several seminars for health professionals. Their very popular workshop on Redefining Health will be Feb. 6 and 7. If interested in any of these events visit www.tai.edu or call 410-888-9048 ext. 6611.

I want to wish a very Happy Birthday to Laura Yingling Thursday, Jan. 28. I also would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Sarah Blough Friday, Jan. 29. Ladies, enjoy your days.

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