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.

Bargain sales

Indoor yard sale -- Sponsored by the Laurel Fourth of July Committee, Sat., April 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Tables available $15 each or two for $25. Food and refreshments for sale. Reservations, Judy, 301-604-8149, or Virginia, 301-317-8936.

Bingo

Handbag bingo -- Coach and Kate Spade handbags, Thu., March 18, 7 p.m., Breen Room, St. Mary of the Mills Church, 114 St. Mary's Place. $15 with advance reservation or $18 for walk in. King Tutt raffle, Mighty Balls, Mini Balls, large raffle and concession stand. Doors open 6 p.m. Val, 301-498-1433 ext. 557, or vmakarsky@aol.com.

Basket bingo -- Sponsored by the Laurel Fourth of July Committee, Sat., March 20, Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Doors and kitchen open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at door. Reservations, Annie, 301-498-3576, or Traci, 301-943-3388.

Basket bingo -- Sat., March 20, 7-9:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Parish, 11011 Montgomery Road, Beltsville. Winners receive baskets, pottery and home accessories. Door prizes, raffles and refreshments. Tickets $10 at door. 301-937-7183.

Bag bingo -- Coach and Vera Bradley bags, Sat., March 27, doors and kitchen open 5 p.m., games 7 p.m., Savage Volunteer Fire Company hall, 8925 Lincoln St. $15 in advance, $17 at door, if available. Includes 20 games and door prizes; two jackpot games extra. King Tut. Seating limited, children welcome when paying admission. Proceeds to benefit the Savage Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Advance tickets, 301-725-6409, or 301-604-2468.

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 kitchen. Proceeds support club's programs. 301-953-9340.

Laurel Elks Lodge 2283 bingo --Cash bingo every Tuesday night, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo 7 p.m. Special "Loser" game. Ball game pull-tabs and cash balls sold. A good place to earn Community Service hours for school. 301-466-8202.

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 drives

Blood drive -- Sponsored by the Laurel Regional Hospital and Laurel Lions Club, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, Tue., April 6, 2-8 p.m., J. R. Jones conference room, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Schedule an appointment, 301-497-7914, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but scheduled appointments given priority.

Red Cross blood drive -- Sun., March 21, 8 a.m.-noon, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. To schedule an appointment, go to www.eumclaurel.org, or call 1-800-272-2123.

Classes

Grow It Eat It! -- Vegetable gardening seminar, Sat., March 13, 1 p.m., Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road (Route 197). Master Gardener Donna Koczaja will teach you how to get started growing your own food. 301-776-4315.

Super Babysitter -- Sponsored by Laurel Region Hospital and Health Quest®, for pre-teens and teens, 11-15 years of age, Sat., March 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Laurel Regional Hospital. Covers safety precautions; when and how to call for emergency help; proper handling of an infant; safe and appropriate toys; basic first-aid for common injuries; and marketing your services. $28 per person. Bring bag lunch or snack to course. Registration deadline, Thu., March 11. Space limited to first 25 registrants. Register, send registration fee and registrant's name and age to Laurel Regional Hospital, Public Relations Office, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel, MD 20707, or call 301-497-7914.

Spring classes -- Sponsored by the South Laurel Recreation Council. Registration underway for classes for children, teens and adults beginning Monday April 12 and thereafter at South Laurel elementary schools and the Montpelier Neighborhood Park. Fitness (yoga, tai chi, zumba and pilates), dance (Latin, ballroom, zumba) and special interest classes (chess, tennis, counted cross stitch and knitting). Advance registration necessary, 301-776-2805.

Free English as a second language and U.S. citizenship classes -- Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., through May, First Baptist Church, 15000 First Baptist Lane. 301-725-6163. www.firstbaptistlaurel.org.

PACE program-- "People with Arthritis Can Exercise," through March 8, on Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. A community-based, non-clinical program involving group participation. Activities to improve endurance, joint mobility and body mechanics. Encourages peer interaction and socialization. Participants must be able to walk independently, with a device, or to transfer to a straight chair from their wheelchair. Sponsored by Laurel Regional Hospital and the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. $25 per person, $15 for Auxiliary members, or $3 per class. 301-497-7914.

Montpelier Arts Center classes and activities -- 9652 Muirkirk Road, 301-377-7800. Sign up on line, www.pgparks.com, or by touch-tone phone, 301-583-BOOK.

Free genealogy classes -- Classes held fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 7200 Contee Road, Latter-day Saints 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.

Miss Teen Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Prince George's County International 2010 -- Applicants must be between ages of 13 through 18 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant to be held April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner receives all expense paid trip to National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Miss Teen Anne Arundel County International 2010 -- Applicants must be between ages of 13 through 18 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant to be held April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner receives all expense paid trip to National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Miss Pre Teen Anne Arundel County International 2010 -- Applicants must be between ages of 9 through 12 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in on stage introduction, fun fashion, 12 minute speech, aerobic wear and formal wear (ball gown). Pageant to be held April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner receives free entry into the Miss Teen Maryland International Pageant when they are eligible. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Miss Teen Howard, Anne Arundel and Prince George's County International 2010 -- Applicants must be between ages of 13 through 18 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant to be held April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner receives all expense paid trip to the National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Miss Pre Teen Howard, Anne Arundel and Prince George's County International 2010 -- Applicants must be between ages of 9 through 12 and live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in on stage introduction, fun fashion, 2 minute speech, aerobic wear and formal wear (ball gown). Pageant to be held April 10, 2010. Winner receives free entry into the Miss Teen Maryland International Pageant when they are age eligible. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Craft shows

Strawberry Festival craft show -- Sat., May 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Breen Room, St. Mary of the Mills, 114 St. Mary's Place. Craftors and vendors are needed. Table rental space $20 each. Val, 301-498-1433, ext. 557, or vmakarsky@aol.com.

Dance

St. Patrick's dance -- Sponsored by LA Singles, Fri., March 12, 8:15 p.m.-1 a.m., Knights of Columbus Bowie, 6111 Columbia Way in Bowie, off Route 3 between Routes 450 and 50. Largest singles dance in area. Wear green. Win a pot of gold. All singles and singles groups welcome. 410-721-6666, or 410-969-6392. www.lasinglesbwa.com.

Egg hunts

Easter Eggstravaganza -- Sat. March 27, 1 p.m., Granville Gude Park, 8100 Mulberry St. Age group hunts with prizes. An appearance by the Easter Bunny offered free of charge to children to age 10. The Chick-Fil-A Cow on hand with give-a-ways and photo opportunities. Sponsored by Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation and Laurel Lions Club. Rain date April 3. 301-725-7800.

Spring egg hunt -- Sponsored by the West Laurel Recreation Council, Sat., March 27, 9:50 a.m., WL Community Building, T. Howard Duckett Park, Bond Mill and Brooklyn Bridge roads. Whistle for egg hunting blows at 10 a.m. sharp. Children ages 1-11 years old. Kim Passmore, 301-725-3157.

Food drive

U.S. Postal Service food drive -- From through March 13, Marylanders are asked to leave bags of non-perishable canned food items at their mailboxes, which will be picked up by letter carriers and Girl Scouts. Food donations can also be dropped off at participating Safeway stores, Coldwell Banker offices and your local post office. www.mdfoodbank.org/harvest. All proceeds benefit the Maryland Food Bank.

Fundraisers

Quarter auction -- Benefit for Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department, Fri., March 12, doors and kitchen open 6 p.m., auction 7 p.m., fire department, 3498 Fort Meade Road. Beer and wine for sale for 21-year-olds and older. Paddles $3 each, two for $5. Raffles, 50/50. Ten home sales consultants. Cash for Gold, bring unwanted jewelry and receive cash that night; portion of the gold sales profit goes to Relay for Life. marylandcityquarterauction@yahoo.com.

Uniform sale fundraiser -- Sponsored by Laurel Regional Hospital Auxiliary and Uniform City, Fri., March 19, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., J. Russell Jones conference room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Variety of tops, pants and lab coats of many colors and designs. Dansko shoes also for sale. Cash, check and credit accepted. Marie Bena, 301-572-5636.

Night at the Races -- St. Vincent Pallotti High School spring spectacular, Sat., March 20, 7 p.m.-midnight, Carriage Room, Laurel Park Race Track. $70 per person, $125 per couple. Live and silent auction, full catered dinner and open bar, Simulcast horse races and betting, live DJ and dancing. Accepting auction item donations and sponsorships. www.PallottiHS.org, Pallotti Advancement office, 301-725-3228, ext. 223.

Relay for Life of Laurel -- Team captains' meeting, Mon., March 22, 7 p.m., Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 7411 Cherry Lane. Attend and learn about this event for the American Cancer Society to be held June 12-13 at McCullough Field in Laurel. Cancer survivors, call to register for Survivor Dinner on May 20. Register or donate, go to www.relayforlifelaurel.org, or call Linda Holt, 301-317-1220.

Night of the Comet -- Gala hosted by the Laurel Historical Society, Sat., March 27, 6:30 p.m., Carriage Room at Laurel Park Racetrack. Dinner, dance and silent auction. Celebrates the year Haley's Comet streaked across the sky in 1910 and life in Laurel featured in the Laurel Museum's newest exhibit. $75 per person. Reservations required, 301-725-7975, or go to www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

"Evening of Jazz" - Sat., March 27, 7-10 p.m., Camelot by Martin's, Upper Marlboro. Jazz band, Abstract Truth, food and silent auction. $50 per person, Pat Daniels, 301-283-0287, or www.ryanomancefoundation.org and click on news and events. Benefit for the Ryan Odelle Mance Memorial Scholarship Foundation, a higher education scholarship organization supporting deserving and talented African American male high school students with financial need. Mance, a Laurel High School graduate, was murdered at age 21.

Wine tasting and art sale -- Hosted by the Laurel Regional Hospital Foundation, Thu., April 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Historic Savage Mill Great Room, Savage. Opportunity for hospital staff and physicians to interact with community members and business leaders. Light refreshments, wine. Purchase reasonable priced art and other various media from local Maryland and Virginia artists; sold on a first come first serve basis. Mistress of Ceremonies, Isabella Martire, M.D., member of the hospital's medical staff. Tickets $40; credit, check or cash. Corporate sponsorships available. RSVP to Amy Karfonta, development director, 301-497-7914.

A Night on Broadway! -- St. Mary of the Mills spring gala, Sat., May 1, 7-11 p.m., Pallotti High School, 113 St. Mary's Place. Food, entertainment, shopping. Bid on theme baskets and other items in silent auction; enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, listen and dance to live music and a DJ. Tickets $30, adult-only evening. Proceeds to benefit Technology Department at St. Mary's. www.stmaryofthemills.org; questions and donations, springgala@stmaryofthemills.org

"Sponsor a firework" -- Be a part of the city of Laurel's 4th of July celebration or give as a holiday gift. Mix and match and then look for your "firework" at next year's celebration, July 3. Color peony or gold gleaner, $20; pearl bomb or happy flower, $30; golden willow or tiger tail, $40; palm tree or panther, $50; oriental thunder or poisonous spider, $75. Kay Harrison, 301-725-5300, ext. 203, or Jane Flemion, 301-725-5300.

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.

Laurel Library Chess Club -- Laurel Library, 507 Seventh St. Saturdays, Feb. 27, 1 p.m. All ages. Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy. 301-776-6790.

Savage Library Chess Club -- Mon., Feb. 22, 5:30-7 p.m., Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane. Ages 10 and over. 410-880-5980.

"Magic, The Gathering" Club -- Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Laurel Armory Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Free club open to all levels of play. Bring your own cards and play Magic. Sponsored by the Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Danny Miller, 301-725-8088. www.laurel.md.us.

Golf

Mayor's Cup 2010 Golf Tournament -- Fundraiser for the Laurel Fourth of July Committee, Monday, May 10, Bowie Golf Course, Route 197. Starter breakfast 8-9 a.m., 9 a.m. shotgun start. Greens, cart, range fees, beer, prizes and contests. Early registration prior to April 15, $80 per player; after April 15 registration $100 per player. Dan, 301-873-1982, or 301-490-2101, or dancandlyn@aol.com. Terrie Hass, 301-498-7427 (W), or 301-498-2481 (H), or 240-793-5949 (C), or tennabarnone@aol.com.

Group meetings

Looking at What Isn't There: The Sadler Photographs -- Sponsored by the Laurel Historical Society, postponed, new date to be announced, Laurel Municipal Pool Room, Ninth and Main streets. Lecture on collection of early twentieth century slides depicting Laurel. Learn to think with a critical eye, looking for what isn't there. 301-725-7975, www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

Meade Area Garden Club -- Fri., March 19, 10 a.m., Jessup Community Center, corner of Route 175 and Wiggley Avenue. Bob Stewart will present "Cactus and Succulents." Refreshments served. Follow Anne Arundel County schools for weather closings or delays. Pat Loosararian, membership chairman, 410-519-6443.

Laurel Historical Society book club -- Meets monthly, third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., to explore history and culture related topics one book at a time. 301-725-7975.

Howard County's 2010 Relay for Life -- Team meeting, Tue., March 30, 6 p.m., East Columbia Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Current team members invited as well as people interested in forming or joining a team to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Fundraising ideas will be presented. Team captains can register teams online, www.howardrfl.com and team members can register for an exiting team. Registration, $10. An overnight event designed to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society, the Relay will be held June 4 and 5 at Hammond High School in Columbia. For those who would like to join Relay teams, help with fundraising opportunities, or fill volunteer positions, Jason Copley, 410-781-4316, hcrelay@hotmail.com. www.howardrfl.com.

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.

Health

H1N1 walk-in clinic - Thu., March 18, noon-2 p.m. Savage Senior Center, 9525 Durness Lane. Anyone who has not already been vaccinated or children under the age of 10 who need their second dose may come to this clinic. Vaccine free. Both injectable and H1N1 mist are available. Sponsored by the Howard County Health Department. www.hchealth.org.

History

Hands-On History Day: Be a Woodturner's Apprentice -- Sat., March 13 and Sun., March 14 (same program both days; no need to come both days), 10 a.m.-noon, Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Work in a woodturner's shop and help make chairs the old-fashioned way. See how the legs and spindles are turned on lathe; sand and polish them, and weave the seats. When done, get your own apprentice's contract, that you fill out yourself with a quill pen and ink. $7 per child, all ages. 301-377-7817.

Spring history lecture series -- Third Wednesdays in March, April and May, 7:30 p.m., Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Wed., March 17, 7:30 p.m., Vince Vaise, a Park Ranger with the National Park Service at Fort McHenry, speaks on the events that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen "The Star Spangled Banner." 301-446-3302, www.pgparks.com.

Spring Back in Time -- Sun., March 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Laurel Museum, 817 Main St. Afternoon of fun and discovery, games, crafts, snacks and activities for children of all ages. $5 per child, parents attend free. Pay at door. Reservations required, 301-725-7975. www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

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

Youth Conservation Corps -- Hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Patuxent Research Refuge. June 21-Aug. 13, eight weeks, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. and earn minimum wage. Summer employment program for young men and women ages 15-18 years of age from all segments of society, who work, earn and learn together doing outdoor conservation projects. A strong interest in outdoor work and natural resources recommended. Need a Social Security card prior to first day of work; must provide own transportation. Possible projects repairing fencing, clearing vegetation, building and improving trails, cleaning water control structure, removing invasive plants and contributing to wildlife management programs. Applications must be postmarked by April 9 and sent to YCC Coordinator, Patuxent Research Refuge, 12100 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, MD 20708. Selection by lottery. http:patuxent.fws.gov for application form and information, or 301-776-3090.

Youth Volunteer Guide -- Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County's Resource Guide listing more than 70 agencies that have volunteer opportunities through 2010 for youth of all ages with nonprofit agencies whose missions include health and human services, education, the environment, animals and wildlife, arts and culture, and recreation. Available for downloading free, www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org. To cover cost of publishing this 46-page guide, printed copies can be ordered for $5 each by mailing checks to the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County, or purchase a copy during regular business hours at the Center, 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130, Annapolis, MD 21401. info@volunteerannearundel.org, 410-897-9207.

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.

* Program schedule: Wed., March 24, 7:30 p.m., Celebrate Women's History Month, Fighting for Freedom: Black Women's Army corps during World War II presented by Janet Sims-Wood; and Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Great Decisions 2010, discuss global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. The Foreign Policy Association briefing book provides historical background, current U.S. policy and alternative policy options. Eight issues of concern to U.S. policy makers to be discussed: March 16, Persian Gulf; and April 6, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution. Mon., April 19, 7 p.m., Reinventing You: A Wardrobe Workshop by Keture Perselin, image consultant. Wed., April 28, 7 p.m., Black Presidents Before Obama presented by C. R. Gibbs, historian. Sat., May 15, 11 a.m., Grow It Eat It, fruits, vegetables, herbs by Donna Koczaja, master gardener.

* 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.

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

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: Picture Book Parade, every Thursday, 10:15 a.m., ages 2-5 with adult, 30 minutes, no registration; Pajama Time: Every Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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. Early Spring Wildflowers: Sun., March 14, 9-11 a.m., all ages. Bird Walk: Sat., March 20, 8:15-10:15 a.m., all ages. Owl Prowl: Sat., March 20, 5:30-7 p.m., Ages 5 and over. Herp Search: Sun., March 21, 10-11:30 a.m., all ages.

* National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197. Refuge system birthday bash: Sat., March 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., live music by Magpie, falconry talks with live raptors, wildlife habitat tram tours, live animals, children's activities, food, no registration required. Bird Walks: Wednesdays, March 17 and 24, 8-10:30 a.m., ages 16 and over. Nature Tots: Baby Animals: Fri., March 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., ages 3-4. Puppet show "Who's Afraid of the Little Brown Bat?": Tue., March 30, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., all ages, no registration required.

Reunions

Arundel High School Class of 1960 -- Reunion weekend Sept. 9-11, picnic, dinner, breakfast, tour of the "new" Arundel High School and an evening at Blob's Park. www.rhstansbury@msn.com for detailed information. Go to www.arundel1960hsreunion.com to register.

Laurel High School Class of 1960 -- Planning its 50 year reunion. Trying to locate classmates and their friends. If interested, Sylvia, 301-725-1533, sstump1@verizon.net, or Linda, 410-489-9742.

Scouts

Spring camps for non-Girl Scout girls -- Prince George's County, Camp Wonderland, March 29-April 2, Bowie High School Annex, Bowie. All

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