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Howard Community Events April 17-24, 2008
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MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP, for people living with mental illness who work, go to school or regularly interact in the community, sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 6:30-8 p.m., Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Rd., Columbia. Free. 410-772-9300 or http:/
COMPUTER CLUB, tips and tricks at a meeting of the Windows Special Interest Group for Personal Computers. 7-9 p.m., Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Free. 410-465-1131 or http:/
LIFE COACH, for women, a talk with coach Marilyn Thorpe about attitude, balance and creating a life plan. 7 p.m., Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Free, registration required. 410-313-7860.
LITERARY CLUB, share original works at a meeting of the Literary and Visual Arts Group (LAVA). 7-8:30 p.m., St. John Baptist Church, 8910 Old Annapolis Rd., Columbia. Free. 410-507-2373.
SCRAPBOOK-MAKING WORKSHOP, led by scrapbook enthusiast Virginia Phelps. 7 p.m., East Columbia Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Free. 410-313-7700.
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"MORNING BOOKS WITH COFFEE," a discussion of "North River," by Pete Hamill. 10:30 a.m., East Columbia Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Free. 410-313-7700.
KNITTING AND CROCHETING, for cancer patients, knit or crochet chemo caps, lap blankets or preemie hats for others; instruction provided; two groups meet on alternating Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia. Free. 410-740-5858.
COMMUNITY SERVICE NEEDLEWORK, knit and crochet afghans, blankets, baby clothes and other items to donate to local charities, hospitals and senior centers; donations of yarn appreciated. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center, 10481 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City. Free. 410-313-7279.
BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP, monthly meeting of La Leche League of Eldersburg. Noon Wednesdays, Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Dr., Sykesville. Free. 410-864-8080, 410-905-5208, jenster15@comcast.net or jmosley@dynaccsys.com.
LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION, for Howard County residents 60 and older, an attorney will prepare simple documents such as simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes; part of the 60 Plus Wills and Legal Screening Program, sponsored by the Howard County Department of Citizen Services, Office on Aging. 1-4 p.m., Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City. Fees vary by income; appointment required. 410-313-1400.
"ALL ABOUT EBAY," for adults, a workshop covering the basics of doing business on eBay. 7 p.m., East Columbia Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Free, registration required. 410-313-7700.
CHESS CLUB, for players 13 and older; snacks provided. 7-8:30 p.m., Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. Free. 410-313-5077.
