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Mail> The View, calendar listing, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044

The deadline is 14 days before the date of publication. Include a brief description of the event, date, time, location with address, cost and phone number for publication. Events in western Howard County or sponsored by western Howard County-based organizations take priority.

Arts

Winter Arts Fair> Jan. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Local artisans display, demonstrate and sell unique creations. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840.

Classes/Seminars

English/Second Language classes> Free. For all nationalities and all levels. Registration and classes every Thursday, Jan. 8-May 21, 7-9 p.m. Gethsemane Baptist Church, 14135 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood. 410-489-9480 or 410-442-5853.

Israel/Palestine Conflict> Six seminars which will include speakers, films and discussion. Will be held at Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church. Jan. 11, 25 and Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22. 5-7 p.m. Open to all. Sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Linden-Linthicum, Locust, and Christ-Columbia United Methodist Churches. 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. 410-772-8685.

Library

Glenwood Branch Library,> 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

*Palestine Today: The People and the Chances for Peace. Jan. 17, 3:30 p.m. Pam Rasmussen will show slides and discuss her recent trip to Palestine as a volunteer with the International Solidarity Movement. She will also address the current situation in Gaza. She is an active member of Peace Action Montgomery, and this was her second trip to Palestine.

*Play Partners Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 minutes. Every Tuesday, 10 and 11 a.m.

*Black-Eyed Susan Book Club Third Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. Elect the winner of the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award given to Maryland students' favorite books each year.

*Chemistry in the Kitchen Jan. 26, 7-8 p.m. Conduct scientific experiments with common foods and baking supplies. Ages 11-17. Registration begins Jan. 12 online or at library.

*Western Howard County Seniors Book Club. First Wednesday, 10 -11 a.m. Contemporary fiction discussions.

Seniors

Glenwood Senior Center> 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

*AgeWell Sit and Fit. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. $32 for 16 classes. This class helps you maintain strength and flexibility.

*Avoid the Fitness Plateau. Jan. 23, 10 a.m. Call center by Jan. 20 to register.

*Blood Pressure Screenings. Jan. 13 and 27, 9-11 a.m. Cost: Free.

*Breakfast and Bingo. Jan. 27, 9 a.m. Cost: $3. Call center by Jan. 23 to register.

*Energize I.T. (Interval Training). Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:20-9:20 a.m. $55 for 22 classes.

*Fit for Life Exercises. Fridays, 8:20-9:20 a.m. $45 for 12 classes.

*Free Blood Pressure Screenings. Second and Fourth Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. Walk-in clients welcome. No appointments necessary. Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-740-7601.

*Glenwood Needle Circle. Thursdays, 10 a.m. For those who knit, crochet, hook rugs, cross stitch, needlepoint, or do some other type of needle work. Group meets in the lounge by the fireplace.

*Hatha Yoga. Tuesdays and Thursday, 9-10 a.m. $40 for eight classes. Must register for Tuesday and/or Thursdays.

*Inauguration Day Party. Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5. Come watch all of the Inauguration festivities on the big projection screen. Register by Jan. 16.

*Lifestyle Counseling. Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m. $20 per session. The acquired tools necessary to overcome obstacles and successfully reach your goals for a healthy life will be taught.

*Painting and Drawing Open Studio. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - noon. Do you like to draw or paint? We are opening our art room for you to bring your supplies and paint.

*Pilates. Mondays, 11a.m.-noon. $40 for eight classes.

*Silver Sneakers Walking Club. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. Free.

*Stroke Survivors Connection. Third Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Call the center to register.

*Stroke Survivors Reading for Life. Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $40 per session. For more information, call Jennifer at 240-475-8786.

*The Madness of Mary Todd Lincoln. Feb. 11, 10 a.m. Join the center as author Jason Emerson discusses his book "The Madness of Mary Todd Lincoln." Call center to register by Feb. 9.

*Women and Heart Disease. Feb. 6, 10 a.m. Come learn about women and heart disease prevention. Make a "Red Dress" pin and wear it for the day to help promote awareness of women and heart disease. Cost: Free.

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