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Anne Arundel Community Events July 10-17, 2008

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"CHRISTMAS IN JULY," flea market with decorations, crafts, jewelry, kits and wreaths. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., South County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Admission, free. 410-222-1927.

"ENCHANTED," film for seniors. A Disneyesque cartoon fairy-tale princess is sent to the real world by an evil queen. 12:15 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-222-6680.

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BIRDING FOR THE BLIND, for ages 8 and older, learn to identify birds by sound during an exploration of outdoor habitats. 8:30-11:30 a.m., Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198, between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. Free. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

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

COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, led by master gardeners. Limited number of compost bins and troubleshooting guides distributed. 10-11 a.m., Quiet Waters Park, Wildwood Trail, composting demonstration site, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd., Annapolis. Free admission; $5 per car. 410-222-1777.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP, educational and psychosocial support, facilitated by a clinical social worker. 10 a.m., Severna Park Branch library, 45 McKinsey Rd., Severna Park. Free. 800-777-0934 or http://www.lupusmd.org.

JUG BAY EXPLORATION, for adults, a visit to two parcels of mature forest along Galloway Creek that have been spared from development. 1-3 p.m., Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary-Parris N. Glendening Nature Preserve, Plummer House, Wrighton Road off Plummer Lane, Lothian. Free, registration required. 410-741-9330 or http://www.jugbay.org.

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REFUGE NATURE WALK, for ages 12 and older, a guided walk to discover seasonal changes by using each of the five senses. 9-11 a.m., Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198, between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. Free. 301-497-5887 or http://patuxent.fws.gov.

"LEAFY MONSTERS" PROGRAM, for ages 5-10, identify natural materials, then make leafy monsters from them. 3-4 p.m., Fort Smallwood Park, first parking lot, 9500 Fort Smallwood Rd., Pasadena. Free, registration required. 410-222-0087.

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BABYSITTING BASICS, two sessions for grades 7-10, how to find babysitting jobs, recognize age-appropriate behavior, handle safety issues and take part in children's activities. Sheri Price is the instructor; sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and July 18, Kinder Farm Park, Comfort Station, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd., Millersville. $85, registration required. 410-222-7313 or http://www.kinderfarmpark.org.

SPINAL SCREENING FOR SENIORS, computerized surface electromyogram scans by Bartlinski Chiropractic. 8:30 a.m.-noon, Pasadena Senior Center, 4103 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. Free, appointments required. 410-222-0030.

MANAGING SIBLING RIVALRY, discussion of the common causes of rivalry, and practical strategies to resolve conflicts, sponsored by the Parenting Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. $35, registration required. 410-777-2325 or http://www.aacc.edu/parenting.


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