Share your good news and events with the community. Contact Laurel Leader editorial assistant Pat Farmer, paf1@patuxent.com, or 301-725-2000 Ext. 2526, or fax 410-997-4564.

Bingo

Handbag bingo -- Thurs., July 30, Breen Room lower level, St. Mary of the Mills Church, 114 St. Mary's Place. Doors open 6 p.m., games 7 p.m. Coach and Vera Bradley purses ranging from $59 to $499. King Tutt raffle and two Mighty Ball games. $15 per person with advance reservation, $18 without reservation. Val, 301-498-1433 Ext. 557, vmakarsky@aol.com.

Basket bingo -- Sat., Aug. 1, Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department, 3498 Fort Meade Road. Doors and kitchen open 5 p.m., games at 7 p.m.. No advance sale on King Tuts tickets. Reservations, 301-483-4985, mcvfdbingo@yahoo.com. 

Basket bingo -- Sun., Aug. 9, Laurel Elks Lodge 2283, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Doors and kitchen open 1 p.m., bingo at 2 p.m. $15 in advance, $17 at door, includes 24 regular and special games and door prizes. Two jackpot games, two raffles, 50/50, King Tutt and Mighty Ball games extra. Benefits teen and young parents through education and support by Teen Moms Friends Club, Inc. Reservations, Elizabeth@teenmomsfriendsclub.org, 301-358-4942.

Laurel Boys and Girls Club Monday bingo -- Doors open weekly at 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m., Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Guaranteed $500 bonanza game every week and a new Triple Seven game with opportunity to win up to $500. Food and drink at reasonable cost from Carla's Citchen. Proceeds support club's programs. 301-953-9340.

American Legion -- 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.

Blood drive

Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church -- Blood drive, Sat., Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 8402 Brock Bridge Road. Mark Manek, 301-461-7932.

Laurel Regional Hospital and Laurel Lions Club -- Blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross, Tues., Aug. 4, 2-8 p.m., J.R. Jones Conference Room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Schedule an appointment, 301-497-7914, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Scheduled appointments given priority. Walk-ins welcome.

Camps

Laurel Police Department COPS Camp -- Aug. 10-14. Oriented for youth ages 6 to 14. Mirrors activities and training of a real police academy with purpose of instilling character, discipline and public service. $75 per participant. Space limited, first come, first serve basis. Captain Bob Althoff, 301-498-0092.

Summer day camp -- Sponsored by the Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Registration underway for Laurel city residents and non-residents for day camps held through Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Robert J. DiPietro Community Center (formerly Laurel Community Center), 7901 Cypress St. Children ages 6 (entering first grade)-12, $90 per week for city residents; $120 for non-residents. Pre and post care hours available. Swimming, cooking, sports, crafts, cookout lunch each week and all camp special events. Teen camp, Tennis camp and new Chess Wizards Chess camp available; costs vary. Register at Robert J. DiPietro Center or Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road. 301-725-7800 or 301-497-0300, www.laurel.md.us for brochure.

Ultimate Adventure Camp -- For teens 12 to 15, at Terrapin Adventures, Savage Mill. Camp challenges body and mind; learn about the environment, leadership, teamwork and have fun, climbing, zipping and traversing high in the sky. Learn to kayak and sail, mountain bike, tubing and experience 2 g's of force on the giant swing. 301-725-1313, www.terrapinadventures.com/camp.php.

Classes

Basket making -- Sponsored by the West Laurel Rec Council, West Laurel Community Building. Beginning basket making: Fri., July 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $35 includes materials. Intermediate basket making: Tuesdays, Aug. 4 and 11, 9-11 a.m. or Fridays, Aug. 7 and 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., two sessions $65 includes materials. Register, Kim Passmore, 301-725-3157.

Childbirth education -- Classes begin Wed., Aug. 19, 7-9 p.m. and end Sept. 23, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Sessions designed to increase knowledge of birth process, teach Lamaze breathing and relaxation techniques, enhance ability to make informed decisions about care, provide emotional and social support of other pregnant couples and offer tours of the unit. Two optional classes on breast feeding and newborn care offered 3rd and 4th Thursday of each session, 7-8:30 p.m. Scheduling and cost of classes, 301-497-7983.

People with Arthritis Can Exercise -- Sponsored by the Laurel Regional Hospital and the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, PACES classes held Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., beginning Aug. 20 and ending Oct. 8, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Community-based, non-clinical program involves group participation. Includes activities to improve endurance, joint mobility and body mechanics and encourages peer interaction and socialization. Participants must be able to walk independently, with a device, or to transfer to a straight chair from a wheelchair. $25 per person ($15 Auxiliary members) or $3 per class. 301-497-7914.

Summer art classes -- Offered weekly throughout summer, morning and afternoon sessions, Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road. Children and teens can sign up for morning only or afternoon only art classes. For parents who need all day care, classes can be combined with before, lunch and after care for a whole week of art. Registration has begun for residents of Prince George's County and all others. Schedules online, www.pgparks.com. 301-377-7800.

ESL and U.S. citizenship -- Free English as a Second Language and U.S. citizenship classes through May, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 15000 First Baptist Lane. 301-725-1688.

Free genealogy classes -- Classes held fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 7200 Contee Road, Latter-day Saint Chapel (across from Laurel Regional Hospital). Questions on class or genealogy research, Amy Krieger, amy@byu.net or J.R. Martinez, jmartinez@acbankers.org.

New and expectant parents -- 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.

Competitions

Miss Teen Laurel International 2010 --Seeking applicants between ages of 13 through 18, who live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant scheduled on April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner will receive an all expense paid trip to the National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Miss Pre Teen Central Maryland International 2010 --Seeking applicants between ages of 9 through 12, who live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in on-stage production, fun fashion, 12-minute speech, aerobic wear and formal wear (ball gown). Pageant scheduled on April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner will receive a free entry into the Miss Teen Maryland International pageant when they are age eligible. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Dance

Maryland's Dance Festival variety dance -- Presented by The Friendship Club of Laurel, Fri., Aug. 7, 7:30-10:30 p.m., grand ballroom, Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. DJ Professor Jay plays modern, oldies, country, big band, line dances, pop, 50s and 60s, polka, Latin, swing and ballroom. Donation $2.99. Free snacks and setups, sodas 50 cents. Public invited, all age adults. 301-937-2896.

Dog show

Laurel's first dog show -- Sat., Aug. 29, 2 p.m., McCullough Field, Eight and Montgomery streets. More information to follow.

Feasts

Crab feast -- Sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion, Laurel Squadron 60, Sat., Aug. 1, American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. Crabs and food, 6-8 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. to music by Grimm Brothers- DJ. Tickets $35. Open to public, adults only, 21 years old and over. Reservations, 301-725-2302.

Fundraisers

Crab feast -- To benefit Maryland City football and cheerleading, Sat., Aug. 1, 2-6 p.m., Maryland City football fields on Brock Bridge Road. $35 adults; $20 ages 12 and under. 202-286-9247.Bark For Like -- A dog walk sponsored by Howard County's 2009 Relay for Life, Sat., Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-noon, starting at the pavilion at Lake Elkhorn off Broken Land Parkway, Columbia. Registration 8 a.m., $15 per dog includes bandana, deluxe registration $30 per dog includes bandana for dog and T-shirt for human. Sponsors optional. Dog leashes and vaccinations' display required. Dog contests with prizes. Preregistration available at www.howardrfl.com. Rain date information on Web site at 7 a.m., Aug. 1. Benefits the American Cancer Society. hcrelay@hotmail, Jason Copley, 410-781-4316.

STARS Studio dance team fundraisers -- Raising funds to compete in the World Dance Showcase in Reisa, Germany. Basket and Vera Bradley Bag Bingo: Sun., Aug. 23, doors open noon, bingo 1 p.m., 10095 Washington Blvd. Tribute to Michael Jackson: His birthday, Sat., Aug. 29, "Thriller" dance off, $10 per person. Team will hold lessons on the dance routine on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, $5 a lesson. Rehearsal dates: Wednesdays, Aug. 5 and 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Mondays, Aug. 10, 17 and 24, 7-8 p.m.; Saturdays, Aug. 8, 15 and 22, 11 a.m.-noon. All ages welcome. Jolene Mollerick, 301-604-STAR, dancewithstars@verizon.net.

Lawn mower races and chili cook-off -- Sat., Sept. 19, Laurel Community Center athletic field, Cypress St. Sponsored by the Laurel Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and the city of Laurel's 4th of July Committee.

Gates open 10:30 a.m. General admission $5, children 6-10 $2. Plenty of free parking in immediate area. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food and drinks for purchase. No outside consumables. Working dogs only. No alcohol permitted. If interested in participating, 301-725-5300 ext. 444, or Laurel4thofJulyCommittee@laurel.md.us. www.laurel.md.us/laurelfourth/.

Games

Laurel Community Center Games Club -- 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.

Laurel Chess Club -- 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.

First annual Miguel J. Sanchez memorial chess tournament -- Sat., Aug. 15, registration 9 a.m., Laurel Armory/Anderson & Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Co-sponsored by Laurel Chess Club and Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Entry fee $15, Cash prizes and trophies. Membership in the U.S. Chess Federation is required to participate. Players asked to bring their own sets and clocks, if possible. Jason Waggoner, phipsi560@yahoo.com, 301-490-0642, 301-344-4757.

Laurel Library Chess Club -- Laurel Library, 507 Seventh St. Saturdays, July 25 and Aug. 8 and 22, 1 p.m. All ages. Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy. 301-776-6790.

Group meetings

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission -- 2010 and Beyond public open house on the draft plan for the future of parks, open space, trails, recreation programs and leisure services in Prince George's County, Thurs., July 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover. www.2010Beyond.com. 301-864-6957.

National Night Out -- Sponsored by the Laurel Police Department, Tues., Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Get inspired with Coaching -- 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.

Crown of Laurel Toastmasters Club 77 -- Meetings every first and third Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 324 Montgomery St. coltm.com.

Columbians Toastmasters Club -- Meets first and third Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m., Capitol College, 11301 Springfield Road, Laurel. Public speaking. columbianstm@hotmail.com. 301-794-9669.

Maryland Search and Rescue -- 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.

Blue Star Mothers of Maryland -- 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.

Writers' Circle -- 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.

Book clubs -- 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.

Society of Military Widows -- Fourth Sundays, brunch at Fort Meade's Club Meade. New members welcome. Call Daisy Jackson, 410-730-6194, daisyjackson@mris.com.

History

Family Fun Day -- Sun., Aug. 2, 4-6 p.m., Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road at Route 197. Explore the grounds of Montpelier, play colonial games, do a craft, dress up in old-fashioned clothes and take a tour. All ages. Visitors welcome to picnic on the grounds but please have rain plan; no inside eating facilities at Montpelier. Event free; bring canned food for donation to local food banks. No reservations required. 301-377-7817, Holly.Burnham@pgparks.com, www.pgparks.com.

Tours of Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road -- 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.

Tours of Snow Hill Manor -- 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.

Kids and teens

Game on! -- Thurs., Aug. 6, 2 p.m., Laurel Branch Library, 507 Seventh St. Show off your gaming skills and impress your friends. Teens 13-18. 301-776-2061.

Weekend Teen Club -- Sponsored by Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Fridays, 7-10 p.m., Laurel 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 annual pass, no daily drop in fees accepted. Ages 12 through 17. 301-725-7800, www.laurel.md.us.

Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane -- 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.

Children's classes -- 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.

Library

Laurel Branch Library -- 507 Seventh St. 301-776-6790.

* Daytime storytimes (pick up free ticket at children's desk): Newborn to 12 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; 12 to 24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.; ages 2 to 3, Mondays, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., limit 35; ages 2 1/2 to 4 1/2, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., limit 35. Dad and Me storytime, newborn-36 months with male caregiver, Sat., Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m.

* Evening storytime, ages 3-6, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., limit 35. Pick up free ticket at Children's Desk.

* English-Spanish storytime/Cuentos para niños en Español y Ingles, children and their families/niños y sus familias, Tues., Aug. 4, 7:15 p.m./4 de agosto 7:15 p.m. Pick us free ticket at Children's Desk/Los boletos estan gratis y disponibles en el escritorio de los niños.

* English-French storytime/L'heure du conte pour les enfants en Anglais et Français, children and their families/Les enfants et leurs familles, Saturday, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m./samedi le 8 août à 10h30, pick up free ticket at Children's Desk/Des billets gratuits sont disponibles chez le bureau des enfants.

* Otto the Auto, Tues., Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m., ages 4-7. Meet Otto the Talking Auto. Have fun while learning to stay safe in and around cars. Attendance limited to 60. Pick up free ticket at Children's Desk. Sponsored by AAA.

* Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: Maryland Native Species, Tues., Aug. 4, 2 p.m., ages 6-12.

* Shadow Puppet workshop, Wed., Aug. 19, 7 p.m., ages 6-12.

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.

Savage Branch Library -- 9525 Durness Lane. Sunday hours 1-5 p.m. www.hclibrary.org, 410-313-7890.

* Internet Technology, one-on-one tutoring: Mouse in the House: Family Web Surfing, ages 7 and over; Open the Door to Open Office: Ages 13 and over; Research 24/7: Access full-text articles and other resources for school assignments, business or personal use from any computer at any time.

* Preschool classes: Play Partners, Wed., through Aug. 12, 10:15 and 11 a.m., ages infant-23 months with adult, 20-30 minutes, no registration; Picture Book Parade, Tuesdays, through Aug. 11, 10:15 a.m. and Fridays, through Aug. 13, 10:15 and 11 a.m. (with craft), every Thursday, 10:15 a.m., ages 2-5 with adult, 30 minutes, no registration; Pajama Time: Every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Thursdays, through Aug. 13, all ages, 30 minutes, no registration; All Together Now: Saturdays, through Aug. 15, 11 a.m., all ages, 30 minutes, no registration; Twist & Shout!, Mon., Aug. 17, 10 a.m., Winter Wonderland, ages 2-5 with adult, registration begins Aug. 10 online and at branch. Sing Me A Story: Tues., Aug. 18, 10:15 a.m., ages 2-5 with adult, no registration.

* K to 5 classes: Kindergarten, Here We Come, Mon., Aug. 3, 10 and 11:15 a.m. and Wed., Aug. 5, 7 p.m., children entering Kindergarten this fall, registration online and at branch. Creative Cultures, Fri., Aug. 7, 2 p.m., South America, ages 7 and over, registration begins July 31 online and at branch. Drum Duet, Thurs., Aug. 13, 2 p.m., ages 7 and over, registration begins Aug. 6 online and at branch. Stamp It, Wed., Aug. 19, 7 p.m., ages 7 and over (7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult), registration begins Aug. 12 online and at branch. Use Your Head, Tues., Aug. 25, 2 p.m., ages 6 and over, registration begins Aug. 18 online and at branch.

* Teen happenings: Movin' Up to Middle School, Wed., Aug. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Board, Thurs., Aug. 6, 4-5 p.m., ages 10-17, no registration.

Denim Purses, Thurs., Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m., bring a pair of old jeans and turn them into a purse, registration online and at branch.

Nature

Invasive plant removal -- Second Sunday of every month, 1 p.m. The Sierra Club invites volunteers of all ages to join its ongoing removal activity in Riverfront Park. Meet at the Municipal Swimming Pool, Ninth and Main streets, Brigitte, 240-506-8976.

Patuxent Research Refuge -- Free programs; advance registration required, donations to the Friends of Patuxent appreciated. 301-497-5887, www.patuxent.fws.gov.

* North Tract, Route 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32. 301-776-3090, http://patuxent.fws.gov. Contact Station and grounds open every day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except for federal holidays. Twilight Tuesdays, grounds open to visitors until 7:30 p.m. during the summer, first Tuesday of the month, Aug. 4.

Weed Warriors!: Wed., Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 13 and over. Nature Hike: Sat., Aug. 8, 10-11:30 a.m., all ages. Wildflower Wanders!: Sun., Aug. 16, 8:30-11 a.m., all ages. Herp Search: Sat., Aug. 22, 2-3:30 p.m., all ages. Night Hike: Tues., Aug. 4, 8-9:30 p.m., all ages and Sat., Aug. 22, 8-9:30 p.m., ages 5 and over. Bird Walk: Sun., Aug. 23, 8:15-10 a.m., all ages.

* National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197. Twilight Tuesdays, grounds open to visitors until 7:30 p.m. during the summer, second Tuesday of month, Aug. 11. Nature Hike: Nature's Expressions: Thurs., Aug. 6 and continuing Thurs., Aug. 13, 9-11:30 a.m, ages 15 and over. Busy Beavers: Mon., Aug. 10, 1-2 p.m., ages 5-7. Twilight Tram Tour: Aug. 11, 7:15-8 p.m., all ages, tickets $4 for adults, $3 seniors over 55 and $2 for children under 12, bring exact change. Nature's Gross-ology: Fri., Aug. 14, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 8-10. A Fox Tale Puppet Show: Sat., Aug. 15, 11 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., all ages, no registration necessary.

Pool

Doggie Dip Day -- Sat., Sept. 12, noon-3 p.m., Laurel Municipal Pool. Bring your canine and enjoy a refreshing swim at the end of the "Dog Days of Summer." Main and wading pools only will be open to pet/owner swimming. Owners must be able to restrain pet. $5 per dog, free to owners.

Reunions

Western Senior High School class of 1989 -- 20 year reunion, semi-formal gala, Sat., Aug. 1, 7 p.m. to midnight, BWI Marriott. $75 per person for dinner, drinks and dancing. Tickets and information, westernclassof89@yahoo.com.

Laurel High School class of 1972 -- Reunion picnic, Aug. 15, 10 a.m., Laurel Lakes. Bring a dish to share and stories to tell. Pass this on to other classmates. Sandy Boswell Calhoun, 304-268-4272, sandcalho@hotmail.com.

Laurel High School class of 1989 -- Aug. 8, www.aplusreunion.com.

Laurel High School class of 1979 -- Oct. 10, www.aplusreunion.com.

Laurel High School class of 1959 -- 50th reunion, Sept. 12. Mary Madigan Grimm, megrimm1@verizon.net.

Arundel High School class of 1974 -- 35th reunion, Sept. 26, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., Snyder's Willow Grove, 841 N. Hammonds Ferry Road, Linthicum Heights. $50 per person for buffet meal and open bar. Mail check to Arundel 74 Reunion (payable to same), P.O. Box 305, Sparks, MD 21152. Deadline for receipt of checks no later than Aug. 15.

Scouts

Daisy Girl Scouts -- Girls, age 5, entering kindergarten welcome. Learn, work and play together. 800-834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org.

Girl Scouts summer camp -- Adult volunteers needed to spend a week or any part of week during summer. Camp won't happen without the support and help of volunteers. Offers supervised fun, hands-on activities, games, songs, crafts and adventure for girls. Locations of camps, girlscouts4u.org, or Lori Davis, 1-800-834-1702, or 301-638-5373.

Seniors

Arthritis Foundation class -- Free, 6-week class, starting Mon., Aug. 4, 10-11 a.m., Savage Senior Center, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. Consists of gentle, range of motion exercise, mostly seated. Individual does not have to have arthritis to participate. Edie Bennett, 410-880-5915.

O'Malley Senior Center -- 1275 Odenton Road, 301-621-9515, 410-222-6227. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Pinochle Club, Mondays, 1 p.m., single-deck pinochle, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., double-deck pinochle. Quilting Club, first and third Friday of every month, 1 p.m., Annex; new projects each meeting; instructor Alice Nicholas. Grandparents Day celebration: Wed., Aug. 5, morning full of events and activities, 9 a.m. K-9 demo (main site), 9 a.m.-noon, Pets on Wheels (main site), 10 a.m.-noon, grandchild/grandparent billiard tournament (children must be 8 years of age) (Annex), 9:30-11:30 a.m., caricature paintings by artist David Lawton, $3 (main site), 9 a.m.-noon, children's art corner (Annex), noon lunch at Annex for grandparents with their grandchildren. Sign-up for Anne Arundel Community College Fall classes begins Mon., Aug. 3 for classes starting week of Oct. 5. Open to seniors 55 and older. Administrative fee $40 for seniors 60 and over. Ages 55 to 60, $40 per class plus $40 administrative fee. New courses: Chesapeake Archaeology, One Stroke Painting, Canine Training for Safety, Civil War Commanders, African-American Literature, Beginning French, U.S. Constitution, History of Gilbert & Sullivan Musicals, Tap Dancing, American First Ladies, Portrait & Figure Painting, Digital Photography, Home Computer Security, Google Tools, Microsoft Word Level 1, and Desktop Publishing. Register online, myaacc.aacc.edu; telephone using STARS 410-777-2241; in person at one of the three campuses, Fax to 410-777-4325 (credit cards only) or at the center. Balance screenings: Tues., Aug. 4 and Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., physical therapist Dr. Carole Lewis, appointments required, 301-440-8896. Aging - What's Normal, What's Not?: Wed., Aug. 5, 1-3 p.m. Worried about memory lapses, vision hearing changes? Presented b Mary Fridley, registered nurse and founder of Gero-Resource. Register 410-222-4464, ext. 3043. Painted vase workshop, instructor Sara Powell, Thurs., Aug. 6 and Aug. 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Annex, $10 fee, checks payable to Sara Powell, advance sign-up required. Art reception: Wed., Aug. 12, noon, West County Library, 1325 Annapolis Road in Odenton, honoring students of Anne Arundel Community College art instructor Marty Lenhoff's Watercolors and Pastels art classes. Art work on display, light refreshments. Annual silent auction: Bidding Mon., Aug. 17, 9 a.m. through Fri., Aug. 21, 2 p.m. Paintings, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, glassware, computer equipment, small furniture, purses and quilted items. Open to public.

Phelps Senior Center -- 701 Montgomery St., 301-776-6168, seniors@laurel.md.us. Seniors in Motion: Walk inside Laurel Mall, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-10 a.m., upper level near food court. Food and Friendship program: Lunch Monday through Friday, register with office, order one week in advance, donation of $2.25 per day. City of Laurel senior van transportation: "curb to curb" service for seniors and disabled adults for small annual fee. Travel within incorporated city limits of Laurel only. Registration required. 301-498-3384. Wii games: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, room 1, 1-3 p.m. Social Club: Share the newspaper, a book or talk about what's in the news, Monday through Friday, Main Room, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with break for lunch. Crochet Club: Mondays, noon in room 2, bring your own supplies, beginners and experts welcome. Bingo Bunch: Every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., call 301-776-0661. Line dancing with Barbara Brown: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Laurel Armory; Blood pressure screening: Laurel Regional Hospital volunteers, second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., room 2. Diabetes dialogue: Third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. room 2, sponsored by Prince George's County Health Department. Monday Movies: Third Monday of month, room 1, 10 a.m., with popcorn and lemonade. 301-776-6168 for movie titles and reservations. Poker, bridge and dominos: Desire to learn or play, Fridays, 12:30-3:30, room 1.

Savage Senior Center -- 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.

Phoenix Cultural Singles Group -- 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.

Support

Group meetings -- Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, 301-497-7914:

* Alcoholics Anonymous, every Sunday, 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.

* Al-Anon, every Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m. Helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.

* Bipolar Support Group, every Thursday, 6 p.m.

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