Fire station open house> Fire Station #2, 4150 Montgomery Road, is celebrating 120 years of service at its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 11. For further information call 410-313-2600.

Study skills classes> Middle school study skills classes are now open for registration. Classes teach students to discover their most effective learning style, develop self-confidence and improve classroom and test performance. Classes meet for four Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 at Burleigh Manor Middle School. The next course meets from Oct. 13 - Nov. 10, with the following session from Nov. 24-Dec. 15. Go to www.stresslesstests.org for details or call Betty Caldwell at 410-740-4659 or e-mail Bcaldwell@comcast.net.

Howard County Public School System TV> has signed on to carry the 2008-09 series of electronic field trips from Colonial Williamsburg with the launch of "The Will of the People" Thursday, Oct. 16. "The Will of the People" is the first of seven electronic field trips broadcast one Thursday each month from October through April at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Channels 95 (Comcast) and 42 (Verizon). Targeted to Grades 4-8, the distance learning programs span a broad range of historical subjects about people, issues and events from colonial times to the present day.

Marriotts Ridge

Congratulations> The following students were recognized as 2009 National Merit Semifinalists: Mark Brindisi, Hyun Lee, Josh Tilles and Likun (Sam) Xi. Hilary Brewer was named as a Semifinalist in the 2009 National Achievement Program for outstanding African American students. The students will be considered for finalist status in the upcoming months. Commended Students include: Hilary Brewer, Catherine Chamberlain, Tyler Dunn, Christine Kang, Omar Khan, Hye Kim, Sara Olson, Rahul Rajagopalen, Dan Schonfeld, Patrick Talcott and Robert Zhang. Derek Coleman and Lea Simmons were also selected as Outstanding Students in the National Achievement Program.

HC DrugFree

Support HC DrugFree> HC DrugFree has been selected to participate in The Columbia mall/General Growth Properties' Holiday Giving Spree. Donation to HC DrugFree may be made by visiting The Columbia mall's Web site TheGivingSpree.com between Oct. 15 and Nov. 14.

At the Library

For Kindergarten - fifth grade> Master Gardener Lisa Wingate explains that while bats seem spooky, they are welcome additions to your yard. Learn tricks about their homes and favorite treats, then create a batty craft Oct. 17, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road. 410-313-1955. (Howard County schools closed) Ages 6-10; 60 minutes. Registration begins Friday, Oct. 10.

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