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Anne Arundel Community Events April 10-17, 2008

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WILDFLOWER HIKE, for age 10 and older, search for interesting plants and discuss edible and medicinal plants and folklore during a guided, quarter-mile hike. 10 a.m., Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd., Millersville. Free, registration required; parking, $5. 410-222-6115.

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WILDFLOWER WANDER, a guided hike to learn how to identify common wildflowers and to understand their role in the ecosystem. Field guides, water and a magnifying glass recommended. 9-11 a.m., Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198, between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. Free, registration required. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

KIDS NATURE JOURNAL , for ages 8-10, write about nature during a hike. 2-3:30 p.m., National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel. Free, registration required. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

FROG PROGRAM, HIKE, learn about frogs while listening and looking for them. 6-7:30 p.m., National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel. Free, registration required. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

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SENIORS EYE LECTURE, Orin Zwick, ophthalmologist and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Anne Arundel Medical Center, discusses what can be done to improve the function and appearance of the eyes. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-222-6680.

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.

"POWER AGAINST FRAUD" SEMINAR, for seniors, by Kristin Riggin Fleckenstein of the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney office. 1:30 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free, registration required. 410-222-6680.

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.

PHOTOGRAPY TALK, a multi-topic slide show by club members, 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 membership@b-ccc.org.

CHILDREN AND PETS, "Teaching Children to Care for Pets," a non-credit class for parents, with instructor Joe Lamp, sponsored by the Parenting Center. 7-9 p.m. Monday and April 21, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. $35, registration required. 410-777-2325 or http://www.aacc.edu/parenting.

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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.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS,9:30-11 a.m., Baltimore Washington Medical Center storefront, Arundel Mills, 7000 Arundel Mills Cir., Hanover. Free. 410-787-4367 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.


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