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Garden in Lights will be open every day except Dec. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting, through Jan. 1. In the event of inclement weather, call 410-326-4640 for up-to-the-minute cancellation notices.
There is a suggested donation of $5 per car. Garden in Lights cannot accommodate buses.
New this year is a Mutiny on the Bay! display, as pirates invade, searching for treasures buried among the sea life. The Endangered Animal Expedition will present some of the world's imperiled species. There also will be displays presenting dazzling dresses from "Dancing with the Stars," and glimpses of unicorns, dragons and other mystical creatures while visitors Travel Through the Rainbow, a Circus Animal Parade and a Winter Wonderland.
Annmarie Garden is at 13480 Dowell Rd., just off Route 2/4 in Solomons.
Better Than a Puppy
November is "senior" month at the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville.
The shelter's staff members are recommending that residents consider adopting an older, more mature animal -- rather than the always popular puppies and kittens.
As an incentive during this month, the adoption fee for senior pets has been halved to $45.
Senior or mature pets are 5 or older. In a statement, the shelter staff members listed the benefits of such pets : They are housebroken; they are calmer and less destructive than their younger counterparts; and they may know some tricks that they can share with new owners.
People often think that adult animals are at a shelter because of behavioral problems, but in most cases this is not so, the staff members said.
The shelter accepts donations of kitten and puppy food, dog and cat food, blankets, towels, laundry detergent, trash bags, hard rubber toys, treats, bleach, and paper supplies.
The Tri-County Animal Shelter is at 6707 Animal Shelter Rd., off Route 231 east of Hughesville. For information about items accepted for donation, how to adopt a pet or how to volunteer at the shelter, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992, or visit http:/
Rescuing Retrievers
Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland is offering training on Saturday for volunteers interested in helping to rescue golden retrievers in Charles, Calvert and St Mary's counties. The training begins at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Park Library.
The first hour of training focuses on paying visits to homes of potential adoptive families. The second hour will be directed at those interested in providing a temporary foster home to a golden retriever.
All expenses of a foster placement are paid by the rescue group, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. For information about the training or the rescue group, go to http:/
-- Complied by TOM LANSWORTH
