, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and first Saturdays each month, weather permitting, Post Thrift Shop parking lot, corner of First Street and Chisholm Avenue, building 2206 on Fort Meade. Sponsored by Enlisted Spouses Club. No reservations; $5 per space (size of parking space); bring your own table. Vendors should not sell any food or drink. Military ID card not required for space rental or shopping, but is necessary to get on post. 410-672-3575.
Tuesdays, Laurel Elks Lodge 2283, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Doors open 5:30 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Sandwiches, snacks, coffee and soda available. Must be 18 to play. 301-604-2975.
Non-smoking bingo, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Fridays, 7:45 p.m., 2 Main St. Doors open 5 p.m. both nights. Food and drink available. 301-725-2302.
Mondays, doors open 5:30 p.m., games at 7 p.m., Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. In an effort to increase the number of players at the Monday night bingo, game prices are slashed, in some cases by more than 40 percent with the incentive of "the more you play, the less you pay." Discounts for new players and incentives for regular players. Same prize money, $1,000 jackpot, $500 guaranteed Bonanza, new Triple Seven game with prize up to $500. Food and drink available for purchase. 301-953-9340.
Fri., , 7 p.m., St. Mary of the Mills, 106 St. Mary's Place, lower level of church. Handicap accessible. Doors open for dinner at 5:30 p.m., games at 7 p.m. Each winner receives a basket and a Vera Bradley bag. Good neighbor games, at least two King Tutt raffles, mighty balls and a Super raffle. $20 per person. Reservations, Val, 301-498-1433 Ext. 557, vmakarsky@aol.com.
Sat., July 19, Savage Volunteer Fire Co., 8925 Lincoln St. Doors and kitchen open 5 p.m., games at 7 p.m. Win Longaberger baskets and Vera Bradley bags. $15 in advance, $17 at door if available. Includes 20 games and door prizes; two jackpot games extra. Children welcome when paying admission. Benefits the Savage Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Advance tickets, 301-604-2468, 443-259-0565.
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Sponsored by the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, 11 weekly sessions, June 9-Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $100 per week. Before- and after-care, 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m., $30 per week. Register, www.LaurelBoysAnGirlsClub.org. 301-953-9340.
Department of Parks and Recreation accepting registrations for day camp programs June 16 through Aug. 8, Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. Ages 5-14. $90 per week for residents and $120 for non-residents. Pre and post care available. Teen and specialty camps available. Register at the Laurel Community Center or Municipal Center. 301-497-0300 or 301-725-7800. www.laurel.md.us.
All in Prince George's County. Food, fabric and fun, June 16-20; Girls around town, June 23-27; Summer fun in the afternoon, July 21-25; and Summer camp wonderland, . Bus transportation available for all camps. Registration, www.campsomd.org/summer-fun.htm. Employment and volunteer opportunities also available. Sponsored by the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital. 800-834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org.
9 a.m.-noon, dates vary. Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and film making. Forms available in main office, Reservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Road, or Adam Leader, aleader@hcpss.org for brochure.
Mon.-Fri., , 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Venus Theatre, 21 C St. Five-week, two-hundred-hour theatrical experience for teens. Group will experience introductory work, spend a week seeing professional plays and spend three weeks exploring and creating their own show. Deborah Randall, 202-236-4078, deb@venustheatre.org, www.venustheatre.org/theatrecamp.
Laurel Police Department's fourth annual COP's Camp, Aug. 11-15. Ages 6 to 15. Camp reflects activities and training of police academy to instill character, discipline and public service in young people. $75 per participant. Officer Theresa Kelliher, 301-498-0092.
Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198 between Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Route 32. First-come-first served basis, requires registration, 301-497-5887. Participants may only attend one camp in their age group. Dress for weather, long pants recommended; wear sunscreen and insect repellent; bring water and bag lunch not requiring refrigeration. Free, donations to Friends of Patuxent appreciated. Animal Planet: July 16, 17 and 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 5-7. Nature Detectives: July 23, 24, 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 8-10. Refuge Ranger: July 30 and 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 8-10. Nature's Kingdoms: Aug. 6 and 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 11-13. Awesome Animal Adaptations: Aug. 13, 14 and 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 5-7.
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Summer classes start week of June 23. Includes master workshop on rug hooking; adults - art introduction, ceramics all levels, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and water color; teen - cartooning; children and teen - animation, comic books, photography, ceramics, drawing, fabric arts, painting, poetry, journaling and quilting. Before, lunch and after care available for students. Register by SMARTLINK account online at www.pgparks.com, walk-in office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road, 301-953-1993.
, 10 a.m.-noon, Savage Library, 9525 Durness Lane. 410-880-5980.
Register at the Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St., for spring and summer classes, events and workshops in tennis, digital photography, gymnastics, karate, T-ball, soccer, basketball, aerobics, fitness, dance. Outdoors Club, trips and weekend club for teens. Programs listed at www.laurel.md.us. 301-725-7800.
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.
Spring basic training classes , Tuesdays, 6:15-9:30 p.m., 6200 Sheridan St., Riverdale. Esther Mitchell, 301-423-4249, emitpiano@aol.com.
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.
Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Highland, Route 216 at Browns Bridge Road. (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) 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.
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.
Fourth Sundays, brunch at Fort Meade's Club Meade. New members welcome. Call Daisy Jackson, 410-730-6194, daisyjackson@mris.com.
, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Activities to improve endurance, joint mobility and body mechanics. Participants must be able to walk independently, with a device, or to transfer to a straight chair from wheelchair. $25 per person, $15 for Auxiliary members, or $3 per class. Sponsored by the hospital and Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. 301-497-7914.
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Girls, age 5, entering kindergarten in fall welcome. Learn, work and play together. 800 -834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org.
Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Highland, Route 216 at Browns Bridge Road. (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) 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.
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.
Mondays, 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.
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.
Fourth Sundays, brunch at Fort Meade's Club Meade. New members welcome. Call Daisy Jackson, 410-730-6194, daisyjackson@mris.com.
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Seeking Miss Pre Teen Laurel International 2009. Applicants must be 10 years old by April 3, 2009 and not turning 13 before July 2009; must live in Maryland or have a parent or grandparent that resides in Maryland. Contestants compete in onstage introduction, fun fashion wear and formal wear (ball gown). Winner receives free entry into the Miss Teen Maryland International Pageant when they are eligible. State director, 410 -490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Seeking Miss Teen Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Montgomery County International 2009 for Miss Teen Maryland International on April 3 and 4, 2009. Must be between 13 and 18 years old and live or attend school in Maryland. Compete in personal interview, aerobic wear, fun fashion and evening gown. Winner receives all expense paid trip to Chicago to compete in national competition. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Seeking Mrs. Laurel International 2009 to compete for Mrs. Maryland International 2009, April 3 and 4, 2009. Applicants must be married for six months, be between the ages of 21 and 56 and live or work in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, aerobic wear (no swimsuit) and evening gown (no talent). Winner receives all expenses aid trip to Chicago to compete in the national competition. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Fri., , 7:30-10:30 p.m., Phelps Dance Center, 701 Montgomery Center. Dr. J. plays modern, ballroom, line dancing, 50s and 60s music. $3 at door, free drink set-ups and snacks, 50 cents sodas or BYOB. Hosted by Laurel Friendship Club. 301-937-2896.
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Benefits Laurel Senior Friendship Club. Sat., , Beltsville farm. All-you- can-eat, music, games, playground, horses. $35 adults prior to July 12, $45 at gate; children 12 and under free. Bobbi, 301-442-9992 or 301-474-8148 for details and tickets.
Sat., , food 6-8:30 p.m., dancing 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. All you can eat, steamed crabs, crab soup, fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, meatballs, draft beer and fountain sodas. Band: Four of a Kind. Adults only, must be 21. $30 advance sales, $35 at door if available. Reservations, 301 -725-2302.
Sat.,, 7 p.m.-midnight, West Laurel Swim Club, 7203 Brooklyn Bridge Road. Food and all-you-can-eat crabs. $40 prior to July 19; $45 day of event. 301-725-8768.
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Anyone who plays an instrument can join the band in Laurel's Independence Day parade, Sat., . No age limit. Marge Stevick, 301-725-9306 or Joe Stevick, jjstevick@verizon.net.
* Faith A.M.E. Church, 13714 Briarwood Road. , 5:45-8:45 p.m. Crafts, prizes, snacks and Bible lessons for ages 2 to adult. Light meal served 5:45-6:15 p.m. Closing ceremony cookout Saturday, June 28. 301-604-3006, or Susan at 301-996-9767.
*Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Scaggsville. "Beach Party: Surfin' through the Scriptures," , 9 a.m. to noon. $25 for church members, $35 nonmembers. Registration forms available at the church or at www.eumclaurel.org. Donna Meoli, 301-725-5200.
* Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road. Friendship Trek: Jesus, our Forever Friend, , 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 4 through completion of sixth grade. $10 registration fee. 301-776-7670.
* First Baptist Church of Laurel,15000 First Baptist Lane. "Outrigger Island: Living God's Unshakable Truth," , 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly. Ages kindergarten through fifth grade; parent or guardian must accompany child to registration the first night in the church lobby. Summer in the SON summer day camp with affordable weekly rates, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 301-490-1076.
* First Baptist Church of Beltsville, 4700 Odell Road. "Outrigger Island," ages 3 to sixth grade, , 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bible stories, crafts, music and light lunch. Pre-register, games and refreshments, Sat., June 21, 1-5 p.m. 301-937-7771, www.fbcbeltsville.org.
30th annnual Indepedence Day parade, field games and fireworks, Sat., July 5. Parade 11 a.m., Fourth Street from Montgomery Street to Cherry Lane. Games 1-3 p.m., entertainment beginning 11 a.m., at Granville Gude Park. Fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. Volunteers needed Thursday, July 3, to help with posting signs. Meet at Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery, on July 3, 5:30 p.m.
, 1-5 p.m., American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. Hamburgers and hot dogs suppliled, bring a covered dish. Wildlife Adventures animal program for children. 301-725-2302.
Celebrating its 25th year in the Independence Day parade, previous members and new ones who play an instrument can join the band in Laurel's parade, Sat., July 5. No age limit. Practices on Tues., July 1 and Thurs., July 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., West Laurel Community Center, T. Howard Duckett Community Park, MNCPPC, 6700 block of Brooklyn Bridge Road, West Laurel. Group sponsored by the West Laurel Recreation Council. Marge Stevick, 301-725-9306 or Joe Stevick, jjstevick@verizon.net.
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Sundays at noon, Laurel Elks Lodge 2283, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Sign up at 11:30 a.m. 301 -604-2975.
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Attention chess players of all ages and skill levels, relocated to the Laurel Armory Anderson Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Meets Thursday evenings from 6-10 p.m. 301-725 -7800.
Thursdays, from 6 to 10 p.m., preschool room at Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. The club is affiliated with the Games Club of Maryland, www.gamesclubofmd.org, with the support of the Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. John Weber, 301-776-2280 or jcw222@comcast.net.
Saturdays, 6 p.m.-midnight, Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St. Play games from store's library or bring your own. All ages. 301-776-5980.
Fri., , Timbers at Troy Golf Course, 6100 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge. Also hosted by Three Brothers. Check-in and continental breakfast, 7:45 a.m.; tournament briefing, 8:15 a.m.; shotgun start, four-person scramble, best ball, 8:30 a.m.; buffet luncheon and awards ceremony, 1:30 p.m. Prizes, raffles and give-aways. Soft spikes only. Deadline June 1 for sponsorships and ads. Rick Diggs, 301-725-3228 Ext. 207, rdiggs@pallottihs.org. Individual golfers, $550 per person, Nina Gass, 301-725-3228 Ext. 223, ngass@pallottihs.org.
Club forming at Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage, near Game Store. Players of all ages and skill levels. Lessons provided. Meets Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Mike, 301-776-4645.
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Mon., July 7, 7:30 p.m., Laurel Library conference room, 507 Seventh St. Discussion of expansion plans. President Pat Behenna, 301-776-4025, behenna@verizon.net.
Mon., July 14, Meuse Forest Community Center, 8700 91st Division Blvd., Fort Meade. Membership from all enlisted ranks, male or female, retired or Reserve, all branches of military service. Dues $1 a month. Lana Skief, 410-672-2392.
Reconvened annual meeting/special meeting, , 6 p.m., Tower Federal Credit Union, 1st floor cafe area, 7901 Sandy Spring Road. Michelle Alexander, Community Association Manager, 301-596-0307, malexander@communitymanagers.net.
Girls, age 5, entering kindergarten in fall welcome. Learn, work and play together. 800-834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org.
Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Highland, Route 216 at Browns Bridge Road. (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) 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.
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.
Mondays, 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.
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.
Fourth Sundays, brunch at Fort Meade's Club Meade. New members welcome. Call Daisy Jackson, 410-730-6194, daisyjackson@mris.com.
Wed., , networking 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., followed by meeting, Patuxent Greens Country Club, 14415 Greenview Drive. Speaker Heather Wandell on laughter in the workplace and healing laughter. Buffet dinner, $20 per person. Reservations, Pat, 301-776-4645.
Meeting, Wed., , 7:30 p.m., Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Hall, 8205 Laurel- Bowie Road, Route 197 near Bowie. Individuals interested in the shooting sports, fishing, hunting and archery welcome. Tour of the club's facilities and firing ranges available. 301-464-9830.
Wed., , 7 p.m., Council Chambers, Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road. Community Outreach Office for Constellation Energy presents information on how to save money on energy costs, emergency conservation, low cost energy and the peak rewards program. Door prizes of two digital wireless readout monitors for home electricity. 301-725-5300 Ext. 121.
Annual membership meeting, Mon., , 5 p.m., office of Zagami-Trozzi, 9101 Cherry Lane, Suite, 108. D.H. Bader Management Services, 301-953-1955 Ext. 30.
Mon., , noon-3 p.m., Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Free, walk-in screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital staff. No registration. 410-880-5980.
Tours of Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road. Sundays, noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. (docent led on the hour). Monday through Thursday, noon to 3 p.m., drop-in, self-guided. Weekday tours for large groups by appointment. $3 for adults; $2 for seniors; $1 for ages 6 to 18; free for ages 5 and under.301-953-1376. The reproduction kitchen has been added to the regular mansion tours.
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Wed.,, 7 p.m., Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Master Gardeners show how to transfer delicate patterns and colors of leaves and flower petals to cloth or paper. 410-880-5980.
, 10 a.m.-noon, and fourth Saturdays through August, Savage Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Ask experts gardening questions. 410-880-5980.
Ages 4-17, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Laurel Armory. Saturdays, noon-2 p.m., Laurel Community Center. Laurel Parks and Recreation, 301-497-0300.
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. Ages 12 through 17. 301-725-7800, www.laurel.md.us.
Sponsored by the Laurel Regional Hospital and the Laurel Art Guild, celebrates hospital's 30th anniversary, "Caring and Sharing at My Community Hospital." J. Russell Jones Conference Room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Ages 5-18. On display at hospital from June 23-Aug. 15. LRH Public Relations Office, 301-497-4914.
9525 Durness Lane. First Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Special screening of popular anime films. Refreshments. Ages 11 to 17. Registration required. 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. Fourth Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 13 and up, no registration. 410-880-5980.
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.
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* Daytime storytimes (pick up free ticket at children's desk): newborn to 12 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 10:15 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.
3501 Russett Common, 301-725 -2390. * Summer Reading Club, kids in preschool or entering kindergarten through 12th grade, programs and activities through July 26. Visit library each week for new books, prizes and events. Kickoff: Stevens Puppets: Wed., June 25, 10 a.m.-noon; General Foolishness: Tues., July 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Unleash the Magic of Reading!: Thurs., July 17, 3-7 p.m.; Up with Kids!: Mon., July 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Teens may register for a separate program and special activities. * Family Game Night: Mon., Aug. 11, 6:30-8 p.m., school- aged children and their families. * Patterns, Patterns, Everywhere: Wed., Aug. 20, 10 a.m. and Thurs., Aug. 21, 7 p.m., explore the world of patterns with books, activities, ages 4-7. * One-on-one Computer Training: 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. Call or visit branch to schedule 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.
9525 Durness Lane. Closed Sundays through Aug. 31. Sunday hours (1-5 p.m.) will resume Sun., Sept. 7. www.hclibrary.org, 410-313-7890. * Children's classes (no registration unless listed): Just for Me, Mondays, through Aug. 11, 10 a.m., ages 3-5; Picture Bug Parade!, Tuesdays, through Aug. 12, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Fridays, through Aug. 15, 10 a.m. with craft, and every Thursday, 10 a.m., ages 2-5 with adult; Play Partners, Wednesdays, through Aug. 13, 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, through Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m., ages infant-23 months with adult.
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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.
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. Eggs Abound!: Sat., May 3, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 5-7. Birding for the Blind: Sun., May 4, 1-3:30 p.m., program designed for visually impaired people, their families and friends, ages 8 through adult, hands-on activities and exploration of outdoor habitats, learn to identify birds by sound, registration required. Nature Walk: Sat., May 10, 2-3:30 p.m., all ages. Weed Warriors!: Sat., May 17, 9 a.m.- noon, all ages. Bird Walk: Sat., May 17, 8:15-10 a.m., all ages. SSI: Sat., May 17, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 12 and over. Owl Prowl: Sat., May 17, 7:30-9 p.m., all ages. Herp Search: Sun., May 18, 2-3:30 p.m., all ages. Wildflower Wanders!: Sun., May 11 and Sat., May 24, 9-11 a.m., all ages. Bird Tours: Tues., May 20 and Wed., May 28, 8:15-10:45 a.m., ages 16 and over. Basics of Birding: Sat., May 24, 1-3:30 p.m., continuing Sun., May 25, 8:15-10 a.m., ages 16 and over. Power of Pollination: Sat., May 31, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 8-10. National Wildlife Visitor Center, Power Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197. Refuge Walking Tour: Sat., May 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m., ages 12 and over. Mother's Love: Sun., May 11, 2-3 p.m., ages 3-4. Froggie Finds!: Sun., May 11, 6:30-7:45 p.m., all ages. Bird Walks: Wed., May 14 and Fri., May 16, 7:30-10 a.m., ages 16 and over. Spring Dragons: Sat., May 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 12 and over. Feathered Friends, Sun., May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. ages 8-10. Slimy & Scaly: Fri., May 23, 3-4 p.m., ages 5-7. Weekend tram tours resume even though the National Wildlife Visitor Center remains closed for repairs. Tickets $3 adults, $2 seniors and $1 children under 12, run at 11 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
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South Laurel Recreation Council's 30th annual series of free music and theater performances, Friday evenings, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 8, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Electric Brigade of the US Naval Academy performs Top 40 and classic rock, Friday, July 11. Performances are outdoors on the grounds of Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Bring a picnic and a blanket or chair. No tickets or reservations required. Free public and handicapped parking available. 301-776-2805.
Oklahoma plays a variety of country dance music, Friday, July 25, at 7 p.m. at Granville Gude Park stage, 8300 Mulberry St. Sponsored by Laurel Parks and Recreation. 301-497-NEWS.
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performances run weekends through July 20, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Special pay what you can night, at Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Services Inc., the comedy written by John Patrick, directed by Michael Hartsfield and produced by Maureen Rogers, deals with the very funny misfortunes of a famous television actress who seeks to "get away from it all" in a small New England town. $13 general admission, $10 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). Reservations, 301-617-9906. www.laurelmillplayhouse. Maureen Rogers, maureencrogers@gmail.com, 301-452-2557.
rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will be presented by the Prince George's Summer Teen Theater on July 25, 26, Aug. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and July 27 and Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. at High Point High School, 3601 Powder Mill Road in Beltsville. Adults $12, children under 12 and seniors 62 and over $10. pgstt@hotmail.com, www.pgstt.org.
Weekends, Aug. 29-31 and Sept. 5-7 at Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St. Maureen Rogers, maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.
18th-century Georgian Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Guided tours on Sundays at noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.; drop-in, self-guided tours Mondays through Thursdays, anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 301-953-1376, montpelier.mansion@pgparks.com.
Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Learn about the skilled workers -- enslaved, free and indentured -- who enabled plantations like Montpelier to prosper. No reservations required. Sponsored by Friends of Montpelier and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. 301-953-1376. www.pgparks.com.
"Buy it here: Laurel advertises," runs through December. Museum located at 817 Main St. Open Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 301-725-7975. www.laurelmuseum.org.
9652 Muirkirk Road. Gallery hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Main Gallery: 27th annual Montpelier Invitational Sculpture exhibition, with works by Christian Benefiel, Mahwish Christy, Aniko Makranczy and JL Stewart Watson, all current MFA candidates at the University of Maryland, through Aug. 16. Library Gallery: Marcia Wolfson Ray, unique sculptures from natural materials, through Aug. 21. Resident Artist Gallery: Great Expectations: Prince George's County Residents in the Civil Rights Movement, July 3 through 27; Artist luncheon and reception, Tues., July 15, noon, reservations required. 301-953-1993, TTY 301-490-2329.
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. Classmates contact 443-506-7394, LHS83Reunion08@yahoo.com.
Looking for classmates for 25th reunion in 2009. Michele (Lindenberger) Fischetti-Cook, michelefischetti@aol.com, or Carrie (Powell) Mannas, 410-549-1455.
20th reunion, Aug. 15, 16 and 17. Steven Haversack, 301-604-9564, shaversack@yahoo.com, lhs1988.myevent.com.
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Wed., , 3-5 p.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, J. Russell Jones Room, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Speaker Katherine Sperberg, health education coordinator, Arthritis Foundation, Metro DC Chapter, on arthritis education. $1 fee required for each participant. Registration mandatory.LRH Public Relations, 301-497-79114.
Crab feast, Sat., July 12, all you can eat, music, games, playground, horses, on a farm in Beltsville. $35 adults prior to July 12, $45 at gate; children 12 and under free. Benefits Laurel Senior Friendship Club. Bobbi, 301-442-9992 or 301-474-8148 for details and tickets. Atlantic City Showboat Casino, Wed., Aug. 27, $35 includes bus, driver and comp. 301-725-0661 between 10 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday.
1275 Odenton Road, 301-621-9515, 410-222-6227. MTA Photo IDs, Fri., March 7, 10:30 a.m.-noon, photo Id cards issued to seniors 65 or older for reduced fare rides. Bring proof of age, no appointment necessary. Hospice of the Chesapeake presentation, "What is Hospice and What They Can Do for You," Tues., March 11, 10:30 a.m. Property Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program: Do You Qualify?, Wed., March 12, 10:30 a.m., representatives from Arundel Community Development Services, a non-profit under contract with Anne Arundel County, discuss how this program helps income-eligible homeowners in the county make substantial repairs to their homes. Ukrainian Easter egg decorating workshop, Thurs., March 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., supply fee $8; basic supplies needed from home (list available). Vita Tax appointments, trained volunteers assist seniors with federal and state income tax forms; no fee, appointments required. Beginning Spanish classes, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (workbooks are $10); Pinochle Club, Mondays at 1 p.m. for single-deck pinochle, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for double-deck pinochle. 410-222-6227 or 301-621-9515.
701 Montgomery St., 301-776-6168, seniors@laurel.mc.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. Connect-A-Ride: Senior discount tickets for bus service, purchased at office, $6.75, 1-800-270-9553, www.corridortransit.com. Social Club: Share the newspaper, a book or talk about what's in the news, Monday through Friday, Main Room, 9 a.m. to 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: Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Dorethea Gonzales of Capital Hospice: health awareness forum, first and third Tuesday of each month, 11:15 a.m. 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.
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. to noon; Sit and Stitch group, Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; English Conversation Club, every third Saturday, 9:30 to 10: 30 a.m.; line dance class with Barbara Brown, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., all levels ($30 for eight-week session). E. Bennett, 410 -880-5915.
Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church, 8402 Brock Bridge Road. 301-317-7983. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m., line dancing with Barbara Brown; 10 a.m. weight training with Judy Schummer; 11 a.m. stretch and flex with Judy Schummer; lunch at noon. Tuesdays: 10 a.m., drawing with Tammy or Margot; 12:45 p.m., painting with Tammy Hommel. 410-222-4464 or 800-492-2499.
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Sponsored by the Laurel Fourth of July Committee with proceeds benefiting the 2008 Laurel Independence Day Celebration. Sat., May 3. $50, no refunds, round trip bus transportation and a morning snack. Depart 6 a.m. sharp, Laurel City Hall, 8103 Sandy Spring Road; depart New York City promptly 6 p.m., returning to Laurel City Hall around 9:30 p.m. Bus will discharge passengers in Times Square. Checks payable to Laurel Fourth of July Committee, mail to Laurel Fourth of July Committee, P.O. Box 416, Laurel, MD 20725-0416. Valerie, vlcunni@comcast.net, Trace, 301-943-3388. www.laurel.md.us/laurelfourth/ 4Jul-Committee.htm.
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