Anne Arundel Community Events March 6-13, 2008

"MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF FATHERHOOD," family therapist David Ochinero discusses how the role of the father has changed in recent decades and gives tips on how to be involved with children while balancing work and other family responsibilities, co-sponsored by the Parenting Center. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. $35, includes supplies and lab fee; registration required. 410-777-2325 or http://www.aacc.edu/parenting.

"HERE FISHY, FISHY," for kindergarteners through second-graders, information on how fish adapt to their surroundings; with a story and a craft. 11 a.m., Kinder Farm Park, Comfort Station, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd., Millersville. Free admission; parking, $5; registration required. 410-222-6115 or http://www.kinderfarmpark.org.

REFUGE OWL PROWL, guided hike to search for the nocturnal bird. 6-7:30 p.m., Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198, between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. Free; registration required. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

STARGAZING, weather permitting, sponsored by Anne Arundel Community College's Astronomy Club. Bring a telescope and binoculars or use the college's. 8-11 p.m. Saturdays, Anne Arundel Community College, Astronomy Lab, rear of parking lots A and B beside the Resource Management Building, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Free. 410-777-1820 or http://www.aacc.edu/science.

Sunday 9

KUETHE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE, celebrating its 75th anniversary, with information about historical and genealogical resources and local history. The library is operated by the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society and the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society; refreshments served. 1-3 p.m., Kuethe Library, Historical and Genealogical Research Center, 5 Crain Hwy. SE, Glen Burnie. Free. Call Mark Schatz, 410-760-5206.

REFUGE SIGNS OF SPRING, for age 10 and older, look for plants, such as skunk cabbage and spice bush, during a guided walk. Field guides recommended. 9-11 a.m., Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198, between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. Free; registration required. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

REFUGE SEARCH, a guided search for reptiles and amphibians. 1-2:30 p.m., Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198, between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. Free; registration required. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

Monday 10

SENIORS CARTOONIST PROGRAM, Jack Meckler presents caricatures of television actors from the past and present. 10-11 a.m., Brooklyn Park Senior Center, 202 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park. 410-222-6847.

"THE FUTURE OF ASIA," discussed by Bill Yuan, assistant professor of business management and instructor of "Business in China," a travel study class, sponsored by the Institute for the Future. 1-2 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts, Room 219, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Free. or http://www.kinderfarmpark.org.

LOW-COST PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, the Governor's Wellmobile, for uninsured and under-insured Maryland residents. 1-5 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, Ring Road between Johnson and Math buildings, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Medical visits, $10; physicals, $20; walk-in patients welcome but hours subject to change. For appointments, call 410-777-2480.

SENIORS PHOTOGRAPHY TALK, Len Shay, formerly of Life Magazine, answers questions about composition and photography; bring camera and pictures. 1 p.m., Arnold Senior Center, 44 Church Rd., Arnold. Free; registration required. 410-222-1922.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Man-to-Man, directed by urologist Ed Zagula. 6:30-7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Tate Cancer Center, first-floor conference room, 305 Hospital Dr., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-553-8129 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.