Anne Arundel Community Events May 15-22, 2008

Monday 19

Visitors will be invited to learn about beekeeping and the modern and historic uses of herbs from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday during a free event at the historic Hancock's Resolution in Pasadena. (By Jahi Chikwendiu -- The Washington Post)
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COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING, representatives from the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging offer information about services and answer questions. 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.

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.

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.

MARINE RADAR COURSE, for all experience levels, information on using radar for piloting and navigation, conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. 7-9:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, Hillsmere Elementary School, 3052 Arundel on the Bay Rd., Annapolis. $50, registration required by Friday. Call Michael E. Prokopchak, 410-798-5952.

PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM, Ferrell McCollough discusses high dynamic range images during a meeting of the Bowie-Crofton Camera Club. 7:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Mount Oak Road and Route 301. Free. 301-604-7772, http://www.b-ccc.org or e-mail membership@b-ccc.org.

Tuesday 20

PATUXENT REFUGE BIRD WALK, for age 16 and older, a guided hike to search for birds in several habitats; field guides and binoculars recommended. 8:15-10:45 a.m., Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198, between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. Free. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

STROKE AWARENESS DAY, stroke risk assessments, screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol, and information on research studies, medication, nutrition, smoking cessation and stroke rehabilitation. 8:30-11:30 a.m., Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Dr. Constantine Padussis Conference Center, 301 Hospital Dr., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-787-4367 or http://www.bwmc.umms.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.

ANNAPOLIS MOTHER GOOSE STORY TIME, for ages 2-5, stories, songs and a craft. 10 a.m., Annapolis Area Library, 1410 West St. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

SENIORS CHARITABLE GIVING TALK , Brian Moe, Maryland deputy secretary of state, discusses how to make informed decisions when giving money to charitable organizations, how to avoid scams and how to determine whether a charity is reputable. 10:30 a.m., O'Malley Senior Center, 1275 Odenton Rd., Odenton. Free. 410-222-6227.

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM,1-2:30 p.m., Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, Heritage Center, fourth floor, 2666 Riva Rd., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-4436, Ext. 3043.

Wednesday 21

CROFTON TEDDY BEAR STORY TIME, for children 2-5 and an adult, bear stories, songs and activities, bring a blanket. 10-11 a.m., Crofton Area Branch library, 1681 Riedel Rd. Free. 410-222-7915 or http://www.aacpl.net.