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Bargain Sales Yard sale Sat., May 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 7411 Cherry Lane. Tables $12 each or two for $20. Sponsored by the Laurel VFD Auxiliary. Kristi, 301-604-0887. Yard sale Sat., May 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 7607 Old Sandy Spring Road. Hosted by the church's Relay for Life team. Tables $15 each, benefits American Cancer Society. Christina, 301-1335-1083. Bingo
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. June Jubilee basket bingo X 2 Sun., June 2, St. Mary of the Mills, 106 St. Mary's Place, opens 1 p.m. for lunch; early birds 1:45 p.m., games 2 p.m. Players win regular game prize plus a spring basket. Good neighbor games, King Tutt raffles, lucky balls, mighty balls and super raffle. $20 per person. Val, 301-498-1433 Ext. 557, vmakarsky@aol.com. Bingo 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. American Legion Post 60 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. Laurel Boys and Girls Club 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. Up Camp
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. Summer day camp 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. Summer camps for non girl scouts 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, July 7-11. 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. Reservoir High School Boosters Club summer camps 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. Up Classes & Seminars Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation 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. Bio aerobics dance fitness spring session begins week of April 7 for Cardio Fit, high/low impact classes for adults and teens, Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. 301-262-5175, www.bioaerobics.com. Swimming lessons Registration begins May 1 for city residents and May 5 for non-residents, Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road. Purchase family, double or individual full season pass to Laurel Municipal Pool by May 23 at the Laurel Municipal Center and receive a 10 percent discount. 301-725-7800. 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. Become a Maryland master gardener Prince George's County Master Gardener Program holding spring basic training classes starting March 4 through June 24, Tuesday evenings, 6:15-9:30 p.m., 6200 Sheridan St., Riverdale. Esther Mitchell, 301-423-4249, emitpiano@aol.com. Prince George's County Master Gardener Program Spring basic training classes March 4-June 24, Tuesdays, 6:15-9:30 p.m., 6200 Sheridan St., Riverdale. Esther Mitchell, 301-423-4249, emitpiano@aol.com. 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. People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) Seven-week exercise program March 24- May 8, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. 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. In case of inclement weather, call 301-725-4300 or 301-362-2060.CLUBS & Groups Maryland Search & Rescue 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. 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 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. People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) Seven-week exercise program through May 8, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. 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. In case of inclement weather, call 301-725-4300 or 301-362-2060. Writing Your Life's Story Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m.-noon, Laurel Branch Library, 507 Seventh St. Experience revitalization through writing with Armiger Jagoe, a World War II veteran, who conducts writing workshops throughout the country. Older adults. Minimum of 20 participants required. Register at library or 301-776-6790. Howard County's Relay For Life Team captains' meeting, March 20, Bank Nights April 8 and 22, May 6 and 22 and June 3 (T-shirt pick up). All meetings at 6 p.m., Senior Center, East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Relay on June 6 and 7, Hammond High School. Team members camp out and keep a team member walking around a track throughout the night. A team captain forms the team and is its central organizing person. Captains can register teams online, www.howardrfl.com, for $10. Meaghan Kordusky, 410-313-6592. hcrelay@hotmail.com. www.howardrfl.com. 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. Up Clubs & Groups Relay for Life Laurel Relay Committee meeting, May 12, 7 p.m., Laurel Fire Hall, Van Dusen and Cherry Lane. Relay is overnight June 14-15 at McCullough Field, Eighth and Montgomery streets, and supports the American Cancer Society. Linda Holt, 301-317-1220, lholt@comcast.net. Parkview Court Condominium Annual meeting, Tues., May 20, 7 p.m., D.H. Bader Management Services Inc., 14435 Cherry Lane Court, Suite 210. 301-953-1955 Ext. 33. Columbians Toastmasters Club Every first and third Wednesday monthly, May 7 and 14, 7:15 p.m., Capitol College, room 137, 11301 Springfiled Road. Develop public speaking and leadership skills. columbianstm@hotmail.com, 301-794-9669. Friends of the Laurel Library Meeting, Mon., May 19, 7:30 p.m., conference room, Library, Seventh Street and Route 198. Winds up a full day of Library Staff Appreciation. President Pat Behenna, 301-776-4025, behenna@verizon.net. American Association of University Women Laurel Branch May 20, 7:30 p.m., Morningside House, 7700 Cherry Lane. Salad supper. A member of the state legislation will give a summary of this year's Annapolis session and plans for fall. College and university women and students welcome. Eileen Menton, 301-490-7030, ementon@rcon.com. Daisy girl scouts Girls, age 5, entering kindergarten in fall welcome. Learn, work and play together. 800 -834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org. Maryland Search & Rescue 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. 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 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. Howard County's Relay For Life Team captains' meeting, March 20, Bank Nights April 8 and 22, May 6 and 22 and June 3 (T-shirt pick up). All meetings at 6 p.m., Senior Center, East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Relay on June 6 and 7, Hammond High School. Team members camp out and keep a team member walking around a track throughout the night. A team captain forms the team and is its central organizing person. Captains can register teams online, www.howardrfl.com, for $10. Meaghan Kordusky, 410-313-6592. hcrelay@hotmail.com.
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. Thurs., May 8, 7-9 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 7210 Race Track, Bowie. Educational support group for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) patients, family members and friends. Speaker Steve Gibson, Capitol Hill office of the ALS Association. 301-978-9855, www.ALSinfo.org. National ALS Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference, May 11-13, Washington, D.C., www.alsa.org/policy, 1-877-444-ALSA. Beltsville Garden Club Wed., April 23, 7:30 p.m., cafeteria of James E. Duckworth School, 11204 Evan Trail, Beltsville. Speaker Phil Normandy on "Viburnums and Their Use in Landscape." Win a door prize plant; refreshments. Louise DeJames, 301-890-4733, www.beltsvillegardenclub.org. May plant sale, Sat., May 10, 8 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, High Point High School, 3601 Power Mill Road. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, shrubs and plants from the Beltsville Garden Club greenhouse. Geoff White, 301-937-1539. www.beltsvillegardenclub.org. Up
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. Miss Teen Maryland International 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. Mrs. Maryland International 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. COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Up no events Up Feasts
Up Festivals West Laurel Rag Tag Band Anyone who plays an instrument can join the band in the Main Street Festival parade, Sat., May 10, 9 a.m. Band practices on Tues., May 6 and Thurs., May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bond Mill Elementary School, 16001 Sherwood Ave. No age limit. Marge Stevick, 301-725-9306 or Joe Stevick, jjstevick@verizon.net. Band will also march in Laurel's Independence Day parade on July 5. Spring PTA carnival Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p ., Bond Mill Elementary School, 16001 Sherwood Ave. Rain or shine. Rides, games, silent auction, raffle table, cake walk and food. Volunteers contact Linda Landau, 301-776-2135 or limazaja@hotmail.com or Mary Lehman, mlehman1964@aol.com. Up Patrons for Peace Project Inc Raffle tickets for one year of a monthly dinner for four at Red, Hot and Blue restaurant in Laurel. Tickets $25 each; drawing May 1 at the Peace Pole at Laurel Municipal Center. 301-490-8847, 301-490-5792. Turkey shoot Sundays at noon, Laurel Elks Lodge 2283, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Sign up at 11:30 a.m. 301 -604-2975. Beltsville Garden Club spring plant sale Saturday, May 10 (annuals, vegetables and herbs, perennials, shrubs and trees), 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot of High Point High School, 3601 Powder Mill Road. Plants grown in garden club greenhouse. Geoff White, 301-937-1539. www.beltsvillegardenclub.org. Pit-beef sandwich sale Sat., May 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 7411 Cherry Lane. Sandwiches $6 with fixings. No deliveries. Sponsored by the Laurel VFD Auxiliary. Kristi, 301-604-0887. Musical Madness 5k and 1k kids' fun run Sat., May 10, Maple Lawn. Race starts 8 a.m., post-race festival, food and prizes from race sponsors and musical performances by Reservoir High School students. Benefits the Reservoir music program. musicalmadness.wikispaces.com. Prince George's County Alumni Club wine tasting Sat., May 10, 7-9 p.m., Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road. Sponsored by The University of Maryland Alumni Association. Sample wines, fruits, cheeses and breads. Goddard Award presentation to a University of Maryland graduating male and female student from Prince George's County. $5 of fee goes to the Mary Ann Granger Scholarship Fund. Register by Mon., May 5. Elizabeth Garcia, '07, egarcia@ur.umd.edu, 301-405-0685, 800-336-8627. First Church Circuit Riders Cycling team from First UMC of Laurel will receive portion of the night's profits at the Silver Diner in Laurel, Monday, May 12, 5-8 p.m. Team is raising fund for National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Tour de Shore 150 Bike Ride. Donation drive Saturdays, May 17 and May 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., WalMart in Russett, and Oaklands Presbyterian Church, Route 197. Collecting items requested most by the patients and staff of Children's National Medical Center: bubbles, crayons, Uno, Play/doh, rattles, activity centers, crib mobiles, musical books, board books, Fisher Prince toys (all ages), Nintendo Wii, board games, CD players. Additional items at www.childrensnational.org/ GetInvolved/DonatePatientFamilies/wishlist.aspx. Items must be new to meet hospital's infection control requirements, meet consumer product safety codes and include only non-toxic materials. Eagle Scout Project of Michael Aberg, Boy Scout Troop 9. Michael, EagleProjectCNMC@aol.com. Field of Honor Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Laurel Unit 60, June 13, 14 and 15 at Laurel Lakes. Display of 3-by-5 foot flags on 8-foot staffs, paying tribute to individuals and groups within the city of Laurel and surrounding areas, Memorial flags may also be sponsored in the name of an active duty serviceman or woman, a police officer or firefighter, or to honor the memory of a veteran or family member. Ceremonial disposal of unusable flags by Post 60 color guard, Sat., June 14. Flags, $25 each; memorial yellow ribbons with message of dedication available. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60, 2 Main St., 301-725-2302, before April 30. Charity golf tournament Rotary Club of Laurel, Mon., June 2, Patuxent Greens Country Club, 14415 Greenview Drive. Limited to 100 golfers in 25 foursomes, Captain's Choice. Contests, awards and 50/50 raffle. Continental breakfast 7 a.m., shotgun start 8 p.m., barbecue buffet lunch 1: 30 p.m., awards reception 2:15 p.m. $25 for lunch only; $100 individual fee includes greens fees, golf carts, breakfast and lunch; $500 hole sponsorship includes all items for four players, corporate sign on tee box, name in program and recognition at awards reception. Registration deadline May 28. Joy Kline, 301-498-4950. Up Laurel Chess Club 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. Laurel Community Center Games Club 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. Laurel Library Chess Club Saturdays, May 10 and 24 and June 14 and 28, 1 p.m., Laurel Branch Library, 507 Seventh St. Instruction by Eagle Chess Academy. 301-776-6790. Board Game Night 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. Golf outing Sponsored by the Laurel Fourth of July Committee to benefit 2008 Laurel Independence Day Celebration, Mon., May 19, Bowie Golf Course on Route 197. 9 a.m. shotgun start. $100 per player includes starter breakfast 8-9 a.m., greens, cart and range fees, beer, contests and prizes with lunch and happy hour following at the pavilion. Mulligans available on golf day for $5 each. Hole sponsorships $100 per hole. Call for details. Hole- in-one prize: 2008 Harley Davidson. No jeans, no metal spikes; shirt with collar required. Traci, 301-943-3388 or Kay, 301-490-4110, L4JNFO@verizon.net.
Rotary Club of Laurel, Mon., June 2, Patuxent Greens Country Club, 14415 Greenview Drive. Limited to 100 golfers in 25 foursomes, Captain's Choice. Contests, awards and 50/50 raffle. Continental breakfast 7 a.m., shotgun start 8 p.m., barbecue buffet lunch 1:30 p.m., awards reception 2:15 p.m. $25 for lunch only; $100 individual fee includes greens fees, golf carts, breakfast and lunch; $500 hole sponsorship includes all items for four players, corporate sign on tee box, name in program and recognition at awards reception. Registration deadline May 28. Joy Kline, 301-498-4950. 14th annual Bill McGuigan golf tournament Fri., June 6, 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. Group Meetings
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. 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 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. 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 no events History 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. more Up | Duck Decoys |
Patuxent Research Refuge spring wild turkey hunt For youth: April 12, 19 and 26 and May 3,10 and 17; for disabled, mobility-impaired and general hunters: April 21 and 28 and May 5, 12 and 19. Hunters selected by lottery. Forms available at patuxent.fws.gov or 301-776-3090, and must be submitted in person at the refuge's North Tract Visitor Contact Station, off Route 198 on Bald Eagle Drive, no later than 4 p.m. on Feb. 29. Restrictions apply. Kids & Teens Xtreme Pre-Teens: Roller skating jam Fri., May 9, 7-9:30 p.m., Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road. Ages 10 -13. Residents (only) $2. 301-953-7882. Laurel Library Teen Advisory Board Meets May 14 and June 11, 7 p.m., 507 Seventh St. Ages 13-18. 301 -776-6790. Xtreme Pre-teens: End-of-school year party Sat., May 31, 7-9:30 p.m., Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road. Dancing, games, pizza and juice. Ages 10-12; free with ID. 301-953 -7882. 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. Ages 12 through 17. 301-725-7800, www.laurel.md.us. Children's art contest Sponsored by the Laurel Regional Hospital and the Laurel Art Guild, celebrates hospital's 30th anniversary, "Caring and Sharing at My Community Hospital." Entry deadline Fri., May 23, awards presentation Fri., June 13, 6:30 p.m., 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, 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. Up
507 Seventh St. 301-776 -6790. "Read to Rover." Sat., May 24 and June 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5-10. Each child reads for 15 minutes to a trained therapy dog. Registration required. 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., limit 35. Dad & Me, newborn-36 months with male caregiver, Sat., June 7, 10:30 a.m. Evening Storytime: Wednesdays, 7 p.m., ages 3 to 6, limit 35. Pick up free ticket at children's desk. English-Spanish storytime/Cuentos Para Ninos En Espanol Y Ingles: Children and their families/Ninos y sus familias, Tuesdays, May 6 and June 3, 7:15 p.m./martes 6 de mayo y 3 de junio las siete y cuarto de la noche. Pick up free ticket at children's desk/Los boletos estan gratis y disponibles en el escritorio de los ninos. English-French Storytime/L'heure du conte pour les enfants en Anglais et Francais: Children and their families/Les enfants et leurs familles, Saturdays, May 10 and June 14, 10:30 a.m./samedi, le 10 mai et le 14 juin a 10h30. Pick up free ticket at children's desk/Des billets gratuits sont disponibles che le bureau des enfants. Book discussions: Tues., May 27, 7:30 p.m., librarian leads discussion of Christopher Buckley's "Boomsday." Tues., June 24, 7:30 p.m., Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse- Five." Maryland City at Russett Library 3501 Russett Common, 301 -725-2390. One-on-One Internet Training: Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays, 2 -3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Reservations recommended. 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, Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. 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. Up 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. 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. Up Open House
Founder's Day Laurel Regional Hospital's 30th anniversary celebration, Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at the hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Open house, health screenings, tours of upgraded clinical service departments, refreshments and giveaways, Hospital leadership, staff, physicians and volunteers will meet and greet. 301-497-7914.
Performance opportunities "Jesus Christ Superstar." Prince George's Summer Teen Theatre, Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, 20, 7 p.m., callbacks May 21, High Point High School, 3601 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville. Prepare 16 bars of music. May bring legible sheet music for our accompanist, a tape or sing a cappella. Dress to dance. Show dates July 25, 26, 27, 30 and Aug. 1, 2, 3. PGSTT@hotmail.com or 301-785-7516. PGSTT.org. Children's Chorus of Maryland Classes for ages 5 1/2 and older at Laurel Presbyterian Church. Audition and register before May 15. 1-866-828 PLAY, ccm@ccmsing.org. Dance Howard County Ballet "Wizard of Oz," directed by Kathi Ferguson, Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 p.m., Jim Rouse Theater, Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. Dancers are from Prince George's, Howard and Baltimore counties. Adults $19.95, students and senior over 60, $9.95. Maryland Comes Together for Cystic Fibrosis. Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m., Jim Rouse Theater. Benefit gala with performances by Ballet Theater of Maryland, Ballet with Cindee Vellee, Howard County Ballet, Howard County Ballet Orchestra, Kinetics Dance and Misako Ballet. Adults $25, students and seniors over 60, $15. Use PayPal at www.howardcountyballet.org, 410-465-9414. Concerts Maurice Durufle's "Requiem." Central Maryland Choraledirected by Monica Otal, Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m., Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Additional works by Faure, J.S. Bach, and Durufle. Soloists Courtney Cacopardo, soprano; Yvette Smith, Mezzo- soprano; Pat Mason, tenor; and Robert Burner, baritone-bass. $20 general admission, $15 students/seniors. 301-317-9646, www.centralmarylandchorale.com Folk and Blues Series Friday nights at 8 p.m. at the Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road. Frank Schwartz and Teresa Whitaker, May 9; Odetta, May 16; Lea, May 23; Carolina Chocolate Drops, May 30; David Cole, June 6. Series subscription $100 ($90 with member or senior discount); single concerts $20 ($18 with member or senior discount). Series and individual performance tickets on sale now. 301-953-1993. www.pgparks.com. Theater "Disorder in the Court." Through May 18, Fridays 7 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m., at Young Artists Theatre, Cherry Tree Center, Route 29 at Route 216. An original musical comedy about a wacky day in insect court. Anything goes in Judge Waspner's courtroom! Special arrangements for scouts and birthdays. $8, $7 for groups of 10 or more. Reservations required, 301-604-2844. www.yatheatre.com. "Steel Magnolias." Continues through May 11, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St. Written by Robert Harling, directed by Tricia Schwaab and produced by Maureen Rogers, the play shows the changes in the lives and personalities of six friends in a Southern town over the course of a year. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service Inc. $13, $10 for ages 18 and under and 65 and over. 301-617-9906. www.laurelmillplayhouse.org. "The Octette Bridge Club." Directed by Erica Drezek, of Laurel, Fridays and Saturdays, through May 17, 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 11, 7 p.m., Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Center Way, Greenbelt. It's a Halloween party in 1934 where eight sisters are holding their "every other Friday night" bridge game. The evening ends with more at stake than just the highest bid. $15 general admission, $12 seniors and students. Reservations, 301-441 -8770. "Jesus Christ Superstar." Wednesday, May 14, 8 p.m., pay what you can preview, May 15, 16, 17, at 8 p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. Rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets at door, $15 adults, $10 children 12 and under. 301-725-5200. www.eumclaurel.org. Exhibits History tours. 18th-century Georgian Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Guided tours on Sundays at 1 and 2 p.m.; drop-in, self-guided tours Mondays through Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m. 301-953-1376. Historical reproduction kitchen Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road. Learn about the skilled workers -- enslaved, free and indentured ÐÐ 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. The Laurel Museum 817 Main St. New exhibit, "Buy it here: Laurel advertises," runs through December. Museum open Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 301-725-7975. www.laurelmuseum.org. Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road. Gallery hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Main Gallery: "Fluidity," Asian Expressionism featuring works by Gen Aihara, Del-Kun Dave Chen and Shinji Turner-Yamamoto, for Asian Pacific American Heritage month, through May 30. Library Gallery: Montpelier Instructors Exhibition, through May 27. Resident Artist Gallery: Carolyn Dutky Romano, Prints, through May 25. 301-953-1993, TTY 301-490-2329. Movies Laurel Cinema 6 Laurel Shopping Center, Route 1, 301-604-2885. Opening Friday, May 9: "Iron Man" (PG -13); "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (R); "Made of Honor" (PG-13); "What Happens in Vegas" (PG-13); "Speed Racer" (PG). Up Renunions Laurel High School Class of 1983. 25th reunion July 19. Classmates contact 443-506-7394, LHS83Reunion08@yahoo.com. Laurel High School Class of 1984 Looking for classmates for 25th reunion in 2009. Michele (Lindenberger) Fischetti-Cook, michelefischetti@aol.com, or Carrie (Powell) Mannas, 410-549-1455. St. Mary of the Mills Alumni Association Reunion of classes 1997-2007, Sun., May 18, 2-4:30 p.m., Breen Room, St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church, 114 St. Mary's Place. Food, entertainment, live band. Jeff Chrismer, 301-490-9539. Up Seniors | Bingo | Senior dining and lecture Wed., May 14, 3-5 p.m., J. Russell Jones Room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Priya Gomes, occupational therapist, clinical coordinator, Laurel Regional Hospital Physical Rehab Center, speaks on osteoporosis and fall prevention. $1 fee required for each participant; mandatory registration. LRH public relations, 301-497-7914. O'Malley Senior Center 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. Phelps Senior Center 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. 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. 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. Maryland City Senior Activity Site 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. Up no events New York City bus trip 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.  With thanx to the Howard County Times - upcoming events |
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