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Anne Arundel Community Events June 19-26, 2008

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REFUGE DRAGONFLY HUNT, a search for early-season dragonfly species. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 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.

" TOTALLY TURTLES, " for children 8 and older, a discussion of a turtle's body structure, behaviors and habitats during a hike to a pond to look for local species. 11 a.m.-noon, Fort Smallwood Park, first parking lot, 9500 Fort Smallwood Rd., Pasadena. Free, registration required. 410-222-0087.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP,1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, Suite 250, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. 410-263-6982 or http://www.aahs.org.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE REUNION, for alumni enrolled at Anne Arundel Community College from 1980 to 1985, with campus tours, refreshments and music. 5-9 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts, rooms 219 and 224, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Free. Contact Rob Hendry at 410-777-7327 or Leslie Salvail at 410-777-2709, or go to http://www.aacc.edu/alumni/reconnect.

Sunday 22

HISTORIC HOUSE, GARDEN TOURS, of the restored 18th-century Georgian home of William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and its two-acre gardens. Guided 40-minutes tours, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays, William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. $8; seniors, $7; ages 6-17, $5; 5 and younger, free. 410-267-6656 or www.annapolis.org.

FISH OF THE PATAPSCO RIVER, for ages 6-10, a discussion of fish habitats and feeding habits. 11 a.m.-noon, Fort Smallwood Park, U-shaped parking lot, 9500 Fort Smallwood Rd., Pasadena. Free, registration required. 410-222-0087.

ROMP IN THE SWAMP, for ages 5-7, a hunt for frogs, fish and insects in the wetlands; dress to get wet and muddy. 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.

Monday 23

BABYSITTING BASICS, for students in grades 7 through 10, information on age-appropriate behavior, safety issues, activities with children and finding babysitting jobs, with instructor Sheri Price. Sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks. 9 a.m.-noon Monday through June 26, Kinder Farm Park, Comfort Station, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd., Millersville. $85, registration required. 410-222-7313 or http://www.kinderfarmpark.org.

ANNAPOLIS SWIMMING CLASSES, for children and adults, sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks. June 23-July 3, Arundel Olympic Swim Center, 2690 Riva Rd., Annapolis. $70-$75 (eight lessons), registration required. Call for times, 410-222-7933 or http://www.aacounty.org/recparks.

"GENERAL FOOLISHNESS," Paul Hadfield performs juggling, unicycling and slapstick, with audience participation. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Edgewater Branch library, 25 Stepneys Lane. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

"UNLEASH THE MAGIC OF READING," a magician brings children's books to life through the art of illusion. A Summer Reading Club event. 3 and 7 p.m., Eastport-Annapolis Neck Branch library, 269 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

"UP WITH KIDS," singer-songwriter "Uncle Pete" (Peter Kedzia) performs songs for pre-schoolers. A Summer Reading Club event. 3 p.m., Linthicum Branch library, 400 Shipley Rd., Linthicum. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.


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