Anne Arundel Community Events July 3-10, 2008

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Thursday 3

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR CHILDREN, registration is being accepted for a course on procedures that could save a child's life, sponsored by the Parenting Center. 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 21-23, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. $50, registration required. 410-777-2159 or http://www.aacc.edu/parenting.

SENIORS COUNTRY MUSIC, by singer Trudy Marie. 12:30 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-222-6680.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP,7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. 443-481-5508.

YOUTH BEREAVEMENT RETREAT, for ninth- through 12th-graders, registration is being accepted for Phoenix Rising, a weekend retreat conducted by Hospice of the Chesapeake. 5 p.m. July 18 to 2 p.m. July 20, Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center, 975 Indian Landing Rd., Millersville. One child, $25; two, $40; three, $50; four, $60; registration required. 410-987-2129 or http://www.hospicechesapeake.org.

Saturday 5

JUG BAY BIRD WALK, for age 12 and older, learn how to identify birds by sight and sound; binoculars and field guides available to borrow. 8-11 a.m., Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian. $3; 60 and older and ages 12-17, $2. 410-741-9330 or http://www.jugbay.org.

PASADENA TURTLE RACE, for elementary school children and their turtles. 10 a.m., Riviera Beach Branch library, 1130 Duvall Hwy., Pasadena. Free, registration required. 410-222-6285 or http://www.aacpl.net.

LIVE BIRDS OF PREY, an introduction to diurnal and nocturnal birds, see a red-tailed hawk and a great horned owl. 1-2 p.m., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater. $4; a maximum of 30 people. 301-238-2737 or http://www.serc.si.edu.

Sunday 6

ONE-MILE TRACK RUNNING RACE, and a Kids Championship Series one-fourth mile race and 100-yard dash. Registration, 6:30-7:30 a.m.; race, 8 a.m., Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Rd., Severna Park. $10; children's races, free. 410-987-4883 or http://www.annapolisstriders.org.

Monday 7

BOATING SAFETY COURSE, for age 10 and older, a three-part course on the rules and fundamentals of safe boating, a boating safety education certificate issued upon completion, children ages 10-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult 18 or older, sponsored by the Friends of the Anne Arundel County Trails. 7-10 p.m. Monday, July 11 and 14, Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company, 161 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park. $25, registration required at Baltimore and Annapolis Trail Park, 51 Earleigh Heights Rd., Severna Park. 410-222-6244.

VARIETY SHOW FOR SENIORS, by the Cabaret Players. 1 p.m., Annapolis Senior Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1818.

"SLEEPING BEAUTY" PUPPET SHOW, performed by Stevens Puppets. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Riviera Beach Branch library, 1130 Duvall Hwy., Pasadena. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

"UP WITH KIDS," singer-songwriter "Uncle Pete" (Peter Kedzia) performs songs for preschoolers. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Crofton Area Branch library, 1681 Riedel Rd., Crofton. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

CLOWN PROGRAM,"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., Severna Park Branch library, 45 McKinsey Rd., Severna Park. 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., Provinces Branch library, Severn Square Shopping Center, 2624 Annapolis Rd. (Route 175), Severn. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

PATIENTS COSMETICS PROGRAM,"Look Good, Feel Better," for women with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sajak Pavilion, Suite 250, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free, registration required. 410-721-4304 or http://www.aahs.org.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP,6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Clatanoff Pavilion, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. 443-481-5599 or http://www.aahs.org.

Tuesday 8

SENIORS PIZZA AND A MOVIE,"Nanny Diaries," a comedy about a college graduate who works as a nanny for a wealthy New York family, starring Scarlett Johansson. Pizza, 4:30 p.m.; movie, 5:30 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. $4; $3 in advance. 410-222-6680.

"SLEEPING BEAUTY" PUPPET SHOW, performed by Stevens Puppets. A Summer Reading Club event. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., West County Area Library, 1325 Annapolis Rd., Odenton. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

"UP WITH KIDS," singer-songwriter "Uncle Pete" (Peter Kedzia) performs songs for preschoolers. A Summer Reading Club event. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., North County Area Library, 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie. 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. 1:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Broadneck Branch library, 1275 Green Holly Dr., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

LAUREL CLOWN PROGRAM,"General Foolishness," Paul Hadfield performs juggling, unicycling and slapstick, with audience participation. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Maryland City at Russett Branch library, 3501 Russett Common, Laurel. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

HOMEPORT FARMS PARK FORUM, the public is invited to comment on proposed recreational activities for the 25-acre park, which is near Solomons Island Road, south of Annapolis. Sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks and the South River Federation. 7-9 p.m., Heritage Office Complex, Chesapeake Room, second floor, 2664 Riva Rd., Annapolis. Free. Call Karyn Molines, 410-222-7317.

Wednesday 9

"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., West County Area Library, 1325 Annapolis Rd., Odenton. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

"SLEEPING BEAUTY" PUPPET SHOW, performed by Stevens Puppets. A Summer Reading Club event. 10 a.m. and noon, Linthicum Branch library, 400 Shipley Rd., Linthicum. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

"UP WITH KIDS," singer-songwriter "Uncle Pete" (Peter Kedzia) performs songs for preschoolers. A Summer Reading Club event. 10 a.m., Eastport-Annapolis Neck Branch library, 269 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, for individuals caring for a loved one; light refreshments provided. 10-11 a.m. the second Wednesday 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.

FIRE PREVENTION FOR SENIORS, information on how to prevent residential fires and what to do in an emergency. 10-11 a.m., Brooklyn Park Senior Center, 202 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park. Free. 410-222-6847.

SMITHSONIAN PUDDLE STOMPERS, for children 3-5 and their caregivers, explore the world of blue crabs and try crabbing off the dock. 10-11 a.m., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater. $5, registration required. 301-238-2737 or http://www.serc.si.edu.

"UNLEASH THE MAGIC OF READING," a magician brings children's books to life through the art of illusion. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., South County Branch library, 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

ANNAPOLIS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP,6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Donner Community Health Pavilion, Oncology Conference Room, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. 443-481-4180 or http://www.aahs.org.

Thursday 10

KIDS REFUGE NATURE WALK, for ages 5-7, a guided walk through forested areas to see how wildlife cope with the summer heat. 9-11 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.

"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.

"SLEEPING BEAUTY" PUPPET SHOW, performed by Stevens Puppets. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E. 11th Ave., Baltimore. 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. 1:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Edgewater Branch library, 25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

PASADENA "UP WITH KIDS," singer-songwriter "Uncle Pete" (Peter Kedzia) performs songs for preschoolers. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Mountain Road Branch library, 4730 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

ANNAPOLIS CLOWN PROGRAM,"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., Annapolis Area Library, 1410 West St. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.

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.

FOOT SCREENINGS, by podiatrist Jenny Nguyen. 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.

-- Compiled by SHARON FANNING

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