Thursday, March 15, 2007

War Vigil Tomorrow

Anne Arundel Peace Action will have a vigil to mark the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq from noon to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Kunta Kinte Memorial at City Dock in Annapolis. The names of U.S. military personnel killed in the war will be read. Call 410-263-7409.

The annual sale of Shady Side handmade Easter eggs, created by Centenary United Methodist Church members, is underway. The eggs are available in four flavors -- butter cream, chocolate, coconut and peanut butter -- and sell for $8 a pound. Calling 410-867-9567.

The YMCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County is having a free workshop for women called "Make Your Passion Pay!" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. next Thursday at the YMCA Building, 1517 Ritchie Hwy., Arnold. The workshop is intended to help women learn how to turn their interests into viable careers. Call 410-626-7800, Ext. 207.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health's Learn to Live program is hosting nutrition workshops during weekends at county supermarkets from March through June. Dietitians will be available to answer questions about diet, cancer prevention and healthy eating. Call 410-222-7979 or go to www.aahealth.org.

The Annapolis-Severna Park alumnae chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta will celebrate Founders Day at noon March 24 at the Chartwell Country Club, at 1 Chartwell Dr., Severna Park. Call 410-757-7148.

-- Compiled by LAUREN WISEMAN

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