Anne Arundel Community Events March 6-13, 2008

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Thursday 6

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM, for age 50 and older, registration is being accepted for a two-day course to improve accident prevention and driving skills. 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. March 27 and 28, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Dr. Costantine Pasussis Conference Center, third floor, 301 Hospital Dr., Glen Burnie. $10; registration required. 410-787-4367 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.

MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM, registration is being accepted for a program involving certified coaches and seminars by professional athletes, with group running sessions and a weekly training schedule, sponsored by Run Annapolis. 7 a.m. Saturdays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, June 7 through October, Harry S. Truman Park and Ride lot, Harry S. Truman Parkway and Riva Road, Annapolis. $75. Call Ron Bowman, 410-573-1929; register at http://www.runannapolis.com or e-mail info@runannapolis.com.

SENIORS TAX PREPARATION, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance representatives available by appointment to help prepare simple income tax returns, through April 4 at county senior centers. Free; donations requested. Annapolis Senior Center,1027 Bay Ridge Ave., 410-222-1818; Arnold Senior Center,44 Church Rd., 410-222-1922; Brooklyn Park Senior Center,202 Hammonds Lane, 410-222-6847; O'Malley Senior Center,1275 Odenton Rd., Odenton, 410-222-6227; Pasadena Senior Center,4103 Mountain Rd., Pasadena, 410-222-0030; Pascal Senior Center,125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie, 410-222-6680; South County Senior Center,27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, 410-222-1927.

GLEN BURNIE SENIORS ENTERTAINMENT, tenor Charles Sullivan sings classical music and music associated with performers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole. 12:30 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. 410-222-6680.

SENIORS CONTINUING EDUCATION, ongoing registration for spring classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College at senior centers in the county; classes start the week of April 7. Administrative fee, $40 (plus an additional $40 per course for ages 55-59). Annapolis Senior Center,410-222-1818; Arnold Senior Center,410-222-1922; Brooklyn Park Senior Center,410-222-6847; O'Malley Senior Center,410-222-6227; Pasadena Senior Center,410-222-0030; Pascal Senior Center,410-222-6680; South County Senior Center,410-222-1927.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP,7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. 410-481-5508.

Friday 7

WATCHING "TIMBERDOODLE" COURTSHIP, for age 10 and older, watch the annual courtship of the American woodcock from a parking lot, binoculars recommended. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian. Free. 410-741-9330 or http://www.jugbay.org.

COMPUTERIZED BACK, NECK SCREENINGS, by Bartlinski Chiropractic. 8-10 a.m., Baltimore Washington Medical Center storefront, Arundel Mills, 7000 Arundel Mills Cir., Hanover. Free. 410-787-4367 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.

EDGEWATER SENIOR COMPUTER GROUP, discussion of "Photo Slide Conversion to Digital" by Bill Pohlman and Ted Armour. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., South County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. 410-222-1927.

SENIORS TRANSPORTATION DISCOUNTS, for age 65 and older, the Maryland Transit Administration issues photo IDs for discounted fares on MTA buses and light rail. Proof of age required. 10:30 a.m.-noon, O'Malley Senior Center, 1275 Odenton Rd., Odenton. Free. 410-222-6227.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS TALK, for seniors, discussed by Jill Bezek, director of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities' nutrition program. 12:30 p.m., Annapolis Senior Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1818.

Saturday 8

PATUXENT REFUGE BIRD WALK, a guided hike to search for birds in several habitats; field guides and binoculars recommended. 8:15-10 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.

"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.

LAUREL LIBRARY GAME NIGHT, for schoolchildren and their families, card and board games and a snack provided. 7-8:30 p.m., Maryland City at Russett Branch library, 3501 Russett Common, Laurel. Free. 301-725-2390 or http://www.aacpl.net.

PHOTOGRAPHY TALK,"Things Are Looking Up: What to Do About Problem Sky Conditions," during a meeting of the Bowie-Crofton Camera Club. 7:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Mount Oak Road and Route 301, Bowie. Free. 301-604-7772, http://www.b-ccc.org or e-mail membership@b-ccc.org.

Tuesday 11

"FOOD FOR THOUGHT," monthly seminar and dinner program for age 55 and older, discussion of diabetes and self care, 6 p.m.; dinner, 5:30 p.m., Anne Arundel Medical Center, cafeteria, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free; registration required. 443-481-4000 or http://www.aahs.org.

BEEKEEPING COURSE, five sessions, sponsored by the Anne Arundel Beekeepers Association and the Maryland Department of Agriculture. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and March 18, 25 and April 1 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5, Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center, 975 Indian Landing Rd., Millersville. $25; family, $30; students, $5. Call Loyd Luna, 410-757-5797.

CHILD CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS, by the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. 9 a.m.-noon, Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Health Services Building, 3 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis. 410-222-4223 or http://www.aahealth.org.

BROOKLYN PARK SENIORS MOVIE,"The Game Plan," a comedy about an NFL bachelor quarterback who learns that he has an 8-year-old daughter, starring Dwayne Johnson and Madison Pettis. 9:15-11:15 a.m., Brooklyn Park Senior Center, 202 Hammonds Lane. Free. 410-222-6847.

ODENTON HOSPICE TALK, for seniors, Roy Myers, outreach volunteer for Hospice of the Chesapeake, discusses hospice services and answers questions. 10:30 a.m., O'Malley Senior Center, 1275 Odenton Rd. Free. 410-222-6227.

SENIORS DIGITAL TV FACTS, a representative of the Federal Communications Commission discusses the February 2009 conversion to all-digital broadcasting nationwide. 11 a.m., Pasadena Senior Center, 4103 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. 410-222-0030.

COLLEGE FAIR 2008, information about more than 150 colleges and universities across the region. 6-8:30 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, Jenkins Gymnasium, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Free. 410-777-2831 or http://www.aacc.edu.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP, for survivors and high-risk candidates and those interested in learning more about recovery and prevention. 6-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 301 Hospital Dr., Glen Burnie. 410-787-4732. 410-787-4000 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.

BOATING SAFETY COURSE, conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Maryland boating safety certificate issued. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, March 13, 17 and 18, Edgewater Elementary School, 121 Washington Rd, Edgewater. $20; registration required by Saturday. Call Michael E. Prokopchak, 410-798-5952.

MARYLAND HISTORY LECTURE,"Interpreting the Archivist Evidence: The Original 1708 Charters of Annapolis Then and Now," by Edward C. Papenfuse, Maryland State archivist and commissioner of land patents, sponsored by Friends of St. John's College and Anne Arundel County Trust for Preservation. 8:15 p.m., St. John's College, Francis Scott Key Auditorium, 60 College Ave., Annapolis. Free. 410-626-2539 or http://www.stjohnscollege.edu.

Wednesday 12

CLARA BARTON PORTRAYAL , Wednesday is the registration deadline for a performance by actress Mary Ann Jung as Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. 12:45 p.m. March 19, Pasadena Senior Center, 4103 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. Free; registration required. 410-222-0030.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, sponsored by Baltimore Washington Medical Center. 8:30 a.m.-noon, Harundale Presbyterian Church, Eastway and Guilford Road, Glen Burnie. 410-787-4367 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.

"AFFORDING HOUSING REPAIR," for seniors, an Arundel Community Development Services staff member discusses property rehabilitation and accessibility modifications for eligible county homeowners. 10:30 a.m., O'Malley Senior Center, 1275 Odenton Rd., Odenton, 410-222-6227.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, for individuals caring for a loved one; light refreshments provided. 10-11 a.m. the second Wednesday 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.

SENIORS MULTICULTURAL FAIR, music, food, artifacts and history. 10 a.m.-noon, Annapolis Senior Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1818.

ADVANCE HEALTH-CARE DIRECTIVES, Wanda Nason-Raleigh of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging Guardianship Program discusses legal documents needed to indicate health-care choices in the event of incapacitation. 11:30 a.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free; registration required. 410-222-6680.

EDGEWATER SENIORS HARP CONCERT, Heidi Sturniolo performs Irish music. 1 p.m., South County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Free. 410-222-1927.

ARNOLD SENIORS BALLET ENTERTAINMENT, by the Maryland Ballet Theatre. 1-2 p.m., Arnold Senior Center, 44 Church Rd. Free. 410-222-1922.

SMITHSONIAN MOM AND ME PROGRAM, for children 3-5 accompanied by an adult, information about birds and their nests, with stories and activities. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater. $4 per child; registration required. Maximum of 15 children. 301-238-2737 or http://www.serc.si.edu.

CULINARY INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE, information on Anne Arundel Community College's continuing education courses at its Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute. 6-7:30 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, Humanities Building, Room 214, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. 410-777-2325 or http://www.aacc.edu/hcat.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP,6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Donner Community Health Pavilion, Oncology Conference Room, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. 443-481-4180 or http://www.aahs.org.

KIDS FANTASY BASEBALL LEAGUE, for ages 10-18, form a league to discuss, draft players and compete during the season, learn about library resources to help coach and participate in a blog to track the season. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 31, Crofton Area Branch library, 1681 Riedel Rd., Crofton. Free. 410-222-7915 or http://www.aacpl.net.

Thursday 13

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS OF JUG BAY, for adults and children 10 and older, learn about animal adaptations, followed by a hike to search for nocturnal animals and listen for frogs and toads; bring a flashlight. 7-9 p.m., Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian. Entrance fees: $3; age 60 and older and 17 and younger, $2. 410-741-9330 or http://www.jugbay.org.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE, Ed Bonekemper discusses Gen. George McClellan, at a meeting of the Chesapeake Civil War Roundtable. 7-9 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts, Room 219, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Free. 410-777-2428.

HEALTHY HEARTS PROGRAM, information on a variety of topics about the heart. 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, second floor, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free; registration required. 443-481-1925 or http://www.aahs.org.

GLEN BURNIE SENIORS ENTERTAINMENT, the Good Timers perform music from the 1920s through the 1960s. Noon-1:30 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-222-6680.

CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS, Pain Connection support group meeting; bring pillows and ice or hot packs. Family members welcome. 1-2:30 p.m., West County Area Library, Meeting Room B, 1325 Annapolis Rd., Odenton. Free. 410-672-0330, 410-533-2999 or http://www.pain-connection.org.

SENIORS CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS,1-3 p.m.: "Is There Help Out There? Resources and Services," March 13; "Elder Speak: When a Loved One Won't Listen," March 20; and "I'm Not Waving, I'm Drowning: Emotions and Coping Skills," March 27, sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, Brooklyn Park Senior Center, 202 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park. Free; registration required. 410-222-4464.

CHILDREN'S SOCK PUPPETS, for age 10 and older, make a sock puppet; socks, buttons, fabric and other materials provided; with snacks. 3-5 p.m., Mountain Road Branch library, 4730 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. Free. 410-222-6699.

BACK AND NECK CLASS, information on proper posture, body mechanics, exercise and stretching, with physical therapists Jenn Gurka and Patty Cloughley. 4-5:30 p.m., Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. $30; registration required. 443-481-4000 or http://www.aahs.org.

METASTATIC BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Compass, naturopath Stephanie Porter discusses complementary therapies and related topics. 6:30 p.m., Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. Contact Dian "C.J" Corneliussen-James, 443-481-5357 or dcornelius@aahs.org.

-- Compiled by SHARON FANNING

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