Thursday, July 10, 2008
Thursday 10
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.
REFUGE NATURE WALK, for ages 5-7, a guided walk through forested areas to see how wildlife cope with summer's 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," 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," 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.
"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.
"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., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE, annual trivia contest, during a meeting of the Chesapeake Civil War Roundtable. 7-9 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts, Room 219, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Free. 410-777-2428 or http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/quarters9925/ccwr.html.
"HEALTHY HEARTS" PROGRAM, information on a variety of heart-related topics. 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.
Friday 11"FISHING TILL MIDNIGHT," be in the park by dusk, before the front gate closes. All vehicles must leave at midnight; no alcohol, no fires. Fort Smallwood Park, 9500 Fort Smallwood Rd., Pasadena. Free. 410-222-0087.
COMPUTERIZED BACK, NECK SCREENINGS, by Bartlinski Chiropractic. 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.
"DIG INTO LOCAL HISTORY," for ages 12 and older, participate in a dig on Contee farm property with the Anne Arundel County Lost Towns archaeological team; includes a light snack; limited to 20 people. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater. $15, registration required. 301-238-2737 or http://www.serc.si.edu.
"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.
Saturday 12BIRDING 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.
Sunday 13REFUGE 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.
Monday 14BABYSITTING 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.
CONSUMER PROTECTION INFORMATION, for seniors, a representative from the Maryland Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division discusses predatory lending, identity theft and foreclosure scams. 10-11 a.m., Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E. 11th Ave., Baltimore. Free. 410-222-6260.
SENIORS BOOK TALK, Helen Ward Wheeler discusses her father's book, "Country Boy to Country Doctor, Memoirs of Hugh Ward, M.D. 1898-1978." 10 a.m., Annapolis Senior Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1818.
LOW-COST PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, the Governor's Wellmobile, for uninsured and under-insured Maryland residents. 11 a.m.-3 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 (hours subject to change). For appointments, call 410-777-2480.
"SLEEPING BEAUTY," performed by Stevens Puppets. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30, 3:30 and 7 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. 1:30 p.m., 3:30 and 7 p.m., Annapolis Area Library, 1410 West St., Annapolis. 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., Broadneck Branch library, 1275 Green Holly Dr., Annapolis. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
"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., West County Area Library, 1325 Annapolis Rd., Odenton. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP,"Man-to-Man" program, directed by urologist Ed Zagula. 6:30-7:30 p.m. the second Monday 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.
Tuesday 15BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS,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.
SENIORS ENTERTAINMENT, songs by Merle Stanley, the 2007 Maryland Senior Idol winner. 12:30 p.m., Annapolis Senior Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1818.
"SLEEPING BEAUTY," performed by Stevens Puppets. 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.
"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., South County Branch library, 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
"GENERAL FOOLISHNESS," Paul Hadfield performs juggling, unicycling and slapstick, with audience participation. A Summer Reading Club event. 3 p.m., Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E. 11th Ave., Baltimore. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
Wednesday 16"SLEEPING BEAUTY," performed by Stevens Puppets. A Summer Reading Club event. 10 a.m. and noon, Mountain Road Branch library, 4730 Mountain Rd., 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. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Edgewater Branch library, 25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
"GENERAL FOOLISHNESS," Paul Hadfield performs juggling, unicycling and slapstick, with audience participation. A Summer Reading Club event. 10 a.m., Riviera Beach Branch library, 1130 Duvall Hwy., Pasadena. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
JUG BAY STREAM WALK, explore the streams, use dip nets to find animals, wear old sneakers and bring a towel and change of clothes and shoes. No Crocs or open-toed shoes. 10 a.m.-noon, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary-Parris N. Glendening Nature Preserve, Plummer House, Wrighton Road off Plummer Lane, Lothian. Entrance fees: $3; age 60 and older and age 17 and younger, $2. 410-741-9330 or http://www.jugbay.org.
SENIOR CENTER ENTERTAINMENT, Bob Zentz performs Americana music on the harmonica, accordion, guitar and banjo. 12:30 p.m., Annapolis Senior Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. Free. 410-222-1818.
"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., Severna Park Branch library, 45 McKinsey Rd., Severna Park. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY, discussion led by physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners. 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 301 Hospital Dr., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-553-8282 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.
DIABETES SUPPORT, Joslin Circle group for people with diabetes and their families. 5:30-7 p.m., Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Joslin Diabetes Center, Suite 223, 300 Hospital Dr., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-787-4940 or http://www.bwmc.umms.org.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT, Moving Forward group, for women who have received a diagnosis of breast cancer within the past two years. 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Donner Community Health Pavilion, Oncology Conference Room, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis. Free. 443-481-5300 or http://www.aahs.org.
"DOWN ON THE FARM," ages 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult, an introduction to the livestock cared for by 4H members at the park. 6:30 p.m., Kinder Farm Park, main parking lot, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd., Millersville. Free, registration required. 410-222-6115 or http://www.kinderfarmpark.org.
Thursday 17"SCALES AND TALES," for seniors and their grandchildren, a program on the role of reptiles and birds in nature; wild animals featured, sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 12:30 p.m., Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie. Free. 410-222-6680.
"SLEEPING BEAUTY," performed by Stevens Puppets. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30 and 3:30 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 preschoolers. A Summer Reading Club event. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Provinces Branch library, Severn Square Shopping Center, 2624 Annapolis Rd. (Route 175), Severn. 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., Maryland City at Russett Branch library, 3501 Russett Common, Laurel. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
"GENERAL FOOLISHNESS," Paul Hadfield performs juggling, unicycling and slapstick, with audience participation. A Summer Reading Club event. 3 p.m., Linthicum Branch library, 400 Shipley Rd., Linthicum. Free. 410-222-1750 or http://www.aacpl.net.
-- Compiled by SHARON FANNING
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