Thursday, April 10, 2008
Thursday 10
SENIORS FOLK CONCERT, guitarist Lou Mello plays music associated with Peter, Paul & Mary, John Denver, Pete Seeger and others. 12:30 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-222-6680.
CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS GROUP, Pain Connection support group meeting, bring pillows and ice packs or hot packs. Michael Wohlfarth of Mindful Shiatsu Center will discuss "life-force recovery." 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.
KIDS TOURNAMENT OF CARDS, for ages 6-14, bring Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and other cards to play with and trade. 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays, Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E. 11th Ave., Baltimore. Free. 410-222-6260 or http://www.aacpl.net.
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.
CIVIL WAR DISCUSSION, Bob Luddy discusses the "Battle of Brandy Station" during 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.
HELPING YOUR CHILD SLEEP, sleep specialist Kim West discusses a gentle way to help children to sleep, sponsored by the Laurel Moms Club and Mocha Moms of College Park. 7 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel Bowie Rd, Laurel. $15; in advance, $10. 301-367-4650 or 240-753-5256.
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS OF JUG BAY, for adults and children 10 and older, learn about animal adaptations, followed by a hike to listen for frogs, salamanders 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.
MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM, registration is being accepted for a program involving coaches and seminars by professional athletes, includes a weekly training schedule and twice-a-week group runs, 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. For information, call coach Ron Bowman, 410-573-1929. Register at http://www.runannapolis.com or e-mail info@runannapolis.com .
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FOOT SCREENINGS FOR DIABETICS,8-10 a.m., Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free, registration required. 443-481-4000 or http://www.aahs.org.
USED-BOOK SALE, plus CDs, videos and jigsaw puzzles, to benefit the South County Senior Center. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., the senior center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Free admission. 410-222-1927.
PATUXENT REFUGE BIRD WALK, for age 16 and older, a guided hike to search for birds in several habitats; field guides and binoculars recommended. 8-10 a.m., National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel. Free, registration required. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.
ADVANCED HEALTH-CARE DIRECTIVES, Jack Schwartz, assistant attorney general for health care in Maryland, discusses advanced health-care decisions, treatment decisions when family members disagree, do-not-resuscitate orders and Maryland law. 11:15 a.m., Baywoods of Annapolis Continuing Care Retirement Community, 7101 Bay Front Dr, Annapolis. Free. 443-837-1208.
GLEN BURNIE SENIORS MOVIE,"Door to Door," based on the true story of a man with cerebral palsy who succeeds in a sales career, starring William H. Macy. 12:15 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-222-6680.
ELECTROMAGNETISM LECTURE,"Searching for 'Being' in Maxwell's Electromagnetic Field," by Chester Burke, tutor. 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.
MAGIC MOMENTS GALA, Friday is the deadline to buy tickets for an April 18 event featuring jazz music by Oreo, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, a cash bar and entertainment by magician Dick Steiner, to benefit the Assistance League of the Chesapeake. 7 p.m., Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West St., Annapolis. $75. Call Dee Campbell, 410-975-9678, or Nancy Avent, 410-757-5444.
Saturday 12"MINDFULNESS FOR HEALTH," workshop on how to develop mindfulness to alleviate stress and anxiety, with social worker Ronda Bresnick Hauss. 10 a.m.-noon, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, second floor, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. $30, registration required. 443-481-4000 or http://www.aahs.org.
CHILDREN'S AUDITIONS, for ages 7-14, for the Talent Machine Company's summer production of "Camp Hawyah." Prepare a song to sing and a short dance. Bring a recent photo. 1-4 p.m., Stageworkz, 1035 Benfield Blvd., Suite E, Millersville. Membership ($5) and Web registration required. 410-757-2281 or http://www.talentmachine.com.
PARENT-CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, for age 8 and older, a basic talk followed by an opportunity to photograph nature; bring a digital or disposable camera; a maximum of 20 participants. 1-2:30 p.m., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater. $20 per child-parent pair. 301-238-2737 or http://www.serc.si.edu.
SUNSET CANOE EXCURSION, for adults and children 6 and older, an introduction to the marshes of Muddy Creek and research at the center, maximum of 16 participants. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater. $12; ages 6-12, $6. 301-238-2737 or http://www.serc.si.edu.
BULL AND OYSTER ROAST, with door prizes, auction and music by disc jockey Tom Wolff, sponsored by the Severn River Lions Club. 6-10 p.m., Columbian Center, 335 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park. $35. 410-647-8182, 410-544-1156 or http://www.severnriverlions.org.
SPRING PEEPERS HIKE, look for tree frogs and other amphibians; wear footwear that can get wet and bring a flashlight. 6:30-8:30 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.
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, the college's 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.
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.
Sunday 13WILDFLOWER 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.
Monday 14SENIORS 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.
Tuesday 15CHILD 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.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT TALK, for seniors, by Jill Bezek, director of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities' nutrition program. 10:30 a.m., Pasadena Senior Center, 4103 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. Free, register by Friday. 410-222-0030.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM,1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, Heritage Center, fourth floor, 2666 Riva Rd., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-4436, Ext. 3043.
SENIORS CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS,6:30-8:30 p.m.: "Is There Help Out There? Resources and Services," Tuesday; "Elder Speak: When a Loved One Won't Listen," April 22; and "I'm Not Waving, I'm Drowning: Emotions and Coping Skills," April 29. Sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free, registration required. 410-222-4464.
MAKING YOUR BUSINESS GREEN, information on ways to assess energy use, water consumption and waste production; money-saving conservation measures; and conservation incentives for employees and customers. A non-credit, continuing education class with instructor Alexander Koteen. 7-9 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. $34 includes $5 supplies/lab fee, registration required. 410-777-2325 or http://www.aacc.edu/coned.
SPRING BIKE TUNEUP, learn about bike maintenance and safety, sponsored by Bike Doctor of Linthicum. 7 p.m., Linthicum Branch library, 400 Shipley Rd. Free. 410-222-6265 or http://www.aacpl.net.
Wednesday 16HELP FOR DISORGANIZED CHILDREN, information on brain development and how to help disorganized children succeed in school, sponsored by the Parenting Center. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and April 23, Anne Arundel Community College, Student Services Center, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. $35, registration required. 410-777-2325 or http://www.aacc.edu/parenting.
"CREATURE FEATURE" PROGRAM, for preschoolers with an adult, learn about animal births and play an egg game. 9-10 a.m., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater. $6 per child, registration required. Maximum of 16 children. 301-238-2737 or http://www.serc.si.edu.
PASADENA STORY TIME, for ages 2-5, stories, a craft and other activities. 9:30 a.m., Mountain Road Branch library, 4730 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. Free. 410-222-6699 or http://www.aacpl.net.
"BABIES IN BLOOM" STORY TIME, for children 2 and younger accompanied by an adult, with stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays; followed by a discussion of how to care for children 5 and younger, hosted by Tot's Line, a county information and referral service. 10 a.m., Edgewater Branch library, 25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
POSSIBLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPICES, Charlene Muhammad discusses how to possibly improve your immune system with spices, sponsored by the Department of Aging and Disabilities' senior nutrition program. 11 a.m., Maryland City Senior Nutrition Site, Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church, 8402 Brock Ridge Rd., Laurel. Free. 410-222-4464, Ext. 3006, or 800-492-2499.
EDGEWATER SENIORS ENTERTAINMENT, Lorna Terry sings country, rhythm and blues and Motown. 1 p.m., South County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Free. 410-222-1927.
PRESCHOOLERS NATURE HOUR, for ages 3-5, a discussion about seeds, a hike and a craft. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd., Millersville. Free admission; parking, $5; registration required. 410-222-6115 or http://www.kinderfarmpark.org.
JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY, Joint School, led by physician assistants and nurse practitioners. 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 301 Hospital Dr., Glen Burnie. Free, reservations required. 410-553-8282 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, Joslin Circle, for people with diabetes, and their families. 5:30-7 p.m., Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Joslin Diabetes Center, Suite 223, 300 Hospital Dr., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-787-4940 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.
CAREER JUDGES, Maryland and federal judges, including Court of Appeals Judge Robert M. Bell, discuss their career paths and how courts operate. 6-8 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts, Room 219, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. 410-777-7390 or http://www.aacc.edu.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Moving Forward, for women who have received a diagnosis of breast cancer within the past two years. 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Donner Community Health Pavilion, Oncology Conference Room, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. 443-481-5300 or http://www.aahs.org.
ORIOLES BASEBALL BOOK DISCUSSION , for adults and teenagers, discussion of the book "The Glory of the 1966 Orioles and Baltimore," with the author, Mark Millikin; maximum of 25 participants. 7 p.m., Annapolis Area Library, 1410 West St., Annapolis. Free, registration required. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
RESTORING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY , lecture, "What Needs to Be Done to Restore the Bay," Gerald W. Winegrad, professor at the University of Maryland, discusses the status of the restoration, the latest EPA bay program analysis, problems with storm-water runoff and agricultural pollution and the importance of controlling population growth, development and the loss of forest land. Light refreshments, 6:30-7 p.m.; lecture, 7-8 p.m.; informal discussion, 8-8:30 p.m., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Schmidt Conference Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater. Free. 443-482-2300 or http://www.serc.si.edu.
Thursday 17CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMPLOYMENT FAIR, with recruiters from more than 12 law enforcement and correctional agencies. Bring copies of a résumé and be prepared to be interviewed. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, Florestano Building, front and rear lobbies, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Free. 410-777-7390.
TEEN MOVIE DISCUSSION,"Stomp the Yard," snacks provided. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E. 11th Ave., Baltimore. Free. 410-222-6260.
"BABIES IN BLOOM" STORY TIME, for children 2 and younger accompanied by an adult, with stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays; followed by a discussion of how to care for children 5 and younger, hosted by Tot's Line, a county information and referral service. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Annapolis Area Library, 1410 West St., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
-- Compiled by SHARON FANNING
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