Representatives from around the globe visited Laurel Woods Elementary School May 29 for the school's fourth annual Multicultural Day.

Students enjoyed performances centered on India and the Philippines and listened to guest speakers from Japan, Chile, Bangladesh, Senegal, Botswana and other countries.

Each class completed a project to celebrate the day, including a display of nine cities in Italy and the construction of a large red dragon and an explanation of how the symbol of the dragon is used in celebrations in China.

The students also received a visit from a Howard County library representative who told them stories from other lands.

"They really get into learning about how other people live," Nancy Gifford, the school's Title One teacher and emcee for the event, said of the students.

The Laurel Woods community represents 39 countries and 22 languages, Gifford added.

"I think it was nice for kids to see that aspect of a different culture," said parent Robin Behler of a dance performance by the Nrithya Shala Dance Academy, which specializes in classical Indian dance.

Behler's daughter, Meghan, a third-grader, was part of a performance centered on the history of the Philippines.

"This was probably the most successful one we've ever had," Gifford said of the event.

Reservoir High School is holding a yard sale June 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces are still available.

For more information, e-mail RHSyardsale@comcast.net or call 301-802-7830. The school is at 1550 Scaggsville Road, Fulton.

The River Hill High School Theatre Arts Department has announced a special summer alumni production of Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie."

The performance dates are June 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.

Performances take place in the River Hill High School auditorium. Tickets are $10.

Proceeds from the production will go to establish The River Hill Fine Arts Scholarship Fund.

Advance sale of tickets continues in the River Hill front office through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tickets also will be sold at the door. The box office opens 90 minutes prior to the show.

For reservations or more information about tickets, call Jeanne Woodhouse at 410-428-7971.

For other assistance, call 410-313-7120 and ask for Nancy Duffy or Carla Styczynski.

The school is located at 12101 Route 108, in Clarksville.

Hammond High School Boosters are sponsoring a commemorative brick sale.

Personalized bricks will be installed in a new patio in front of the school. Hammond alumni, students and staff are encouraged to participate.

Orders will be accepted through June 13. Order forms can be found at www.hammondhs.org/HHSBoosters.htm.

Send school-related items to School Days, Flier/Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044. Fax items to 410-997-4564.

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