Special events & meetings - October 30

October 29, 8:19 PMLaurel Community Volunteer ExaminerCarol Plotnick

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Special events and meetings is a weekly Laurel Community Volunteer Examiner column that lists various organizations - many of them volunteer based - and their events and meetings. Call ahead to confirm times and locations.

1st Annual Tri-County Festival, November 1, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Rolling Acres Farm, Mt. Carmel Cemetary Road, Brookeville. Proceeds from the celebration will support STTAR Center's programs in treating victims of trauma in the Howard, Montgomery and Anne Arundel county area. Hayrides, pig roast, line dancing, silent auction, and more. Cost: $75 to $500. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 410-290-6432 or online at www.sttarcenter.org

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, first Sunday every month, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 7411 Cherry Lane, Laurel. Hosted by the LVFD Auxiliary, proceeds support the community work of the LVFD Auxiliary. Their next event is November 1. Cost: $7.00 for adults; $4.00 for children.

Applebee's Honors Our Military Personnel, November 11, during business hours at all Applebee's restaurant locations nationwide. This second annual event for all veterans and active-duty military personnel honors their service to our country with a free meal. Bring proof of service, such as U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform. For more information, www.applebees.com/vetsday

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, ongoing in November. The Alzheimer's Association is asking for your support and as a “thank you” gift for donations received in October, donors will receive a special limited-edition 2009 white wristband with purple lettering to wear during November. Donations help to advance programs and support for Alzheimer's patients and their families and to advocate for more research into this disease. Donate online.

Blood Drives - American Red Cross mobile units - Walk-ins welcome, however, appointments are given priority. To set up an appointment to donate blood at any of the following Red Cross blood drives, click HERE and type in your zip code. Then click on the date to bring up the registration web page.

October 31, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Best Buy, 14160 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel

October 31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bob's BMW Motorcycles, 10720 Guilford Road, Jessup.

Inova Donor Blood Services blood drives:

October 31, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 8200 Old Columbia Road, Fulton. BOO!! Get a free Halloween t-shirt when you donate. For an appointment, call 1-866-BLOODSAVES.

January 30, 2010, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Volunteers and blood donors should contact Pat or Peter Fort at 410-381-4546 or e-mail blooddrive@uucolumbia.net Other dates: May 15 and September 25, 2010. All running 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Celebration of Hope, December 6, 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. in Symphony Woods, Columbia. Peaceful twilight stroll through the Symphony of Lights. Open to current cancer patients and survivors. Event is free, but registration is required. Call 410-740-5858 for more information and to register.

Citrus Fruit Sale fundraiser for Fidos For Freedom, Inc. Pick up fruit on December 5. Proceeds from this fundraising event support the organization's efforts to help people in the Baltimore-Washington area who need Hearing Dogs, Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs. For more information and pick up locations. To order online.

Dazzle Dash, November 21 and 22. This annual holiday event, sponsored by the Howard County General Hospital [HCGH], will kick off the 2009 Symphony of Lights display. 1.4-mile course through Symphony Woods, Columbia. All proceeds benefit HCGH. Family-oriented activities, music, games and food. Runners' day – November 21. Walkers' Day – November 22. More information and online registration.

English as a Second Language and U.S. Citizenship Classes, FREE, ongoing, 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at First Baptist Church, 15000 First Baptist Lane, Laurel. Call 301-725-6163.

Fidos For Freedom, Inc. Fall Stroll 'n Roll, October 31, 9:00 a.m. to noon [rain or shine]. Dogs and owners can enjoy a fun day of strolling or rolling around Centennial Lake, Route 108, Ellicott City. Vendors, contests, bake sale and more. 8:00 a.m. to noon registration or register online. For more information, call 301-490-4005 or 410-880-4178 and e-mail: office@fidosforfreedom.org

Fifth Annual CarMax Laurel Toyota 5K Turkey Trot, November 26 [rain or shine]. Proceeds benefit Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services [LARS]. Walk/run begins at the First United Methodist Church, 424 Main Street [corner of Fifth and Main Streets], Laurel. Downloadable registration forms now available at the LARS web site or call and have a form mailed to you. Late registration, 7:00 a.m. Start of 5K run, 8:00 am. Start of 1 mile fun walk, 8:05 a.m. Sponsors welcome; click HERE For race information call 301-776-0442.

LARS is located in Laurel, Maryland. For the last 22 years, this local grassroots non-profit, has been serving individuals and families who are experiencing a crisis situation. LARS provides: emergency crisis assistance; transitional housing; permanent housing; employment services; and the largest food pantry in northern Prince George's County. [Credit: Facebook page for "5th Annual CarMax Laurel Toyota 5K Turkey Trot to Benefit LARS"]

FIRN International Gala - FIRN Supports Foreign-Born - November 7, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Columbia Spear Center, 10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia. All proceeds will benefit FIRN. For ticket prices and more information, call 410-992-1923.

HC DrugFree - The following educational programs for teens, parents and social services staff are sponsored by the 501(c)(3) organization that helps teens avoid alcohol and drugs. For more information about either of these programs, call 443-325-0040.

• Teen2Teen - Alcohol, Drugs, & All In Between, November 3, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Miller Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Panel of recovering young adults talk about their lives and their methods of recovering from their addictions.

• Mythbusters - Dispelling Commonly Held Beliefs about Alcohol & Other Drugs in Your Community and Your School, January 19, 2010, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at River Hill High School, 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. For a highly interactive program, join Jason Hall [Howard County Police Department] and Mark Donovan [private drug counselor at Integrative Counseling] as they dispel such common myths as, "weed is not addictive" and "my child wouldn't drink or use drugs".

Hospice of the Chesapeake sponsors volunteer training, various family and bereavement support groups, and fundraising events throughout the year. An interactive calendar of current and upcoming events and support groups.

2010 Howard County Heart Ball, May 1, 7:00 p.m. to midnight at Turf Valley Resort - Ellicott City Maryland, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City. Proceeds from the reception, silent auction, dinner and live auction will “support the American Heart Association's goal to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25% by the year 2010.” [Credit: AHA web site.] For more information, contact Lorraine Campbell at 410-637-4523 or e-mail lorraine.campbell@heart.org

Sixth Annual Jalopyrama, October 31, 10:00 a.m. at the Annapolis Armory, 18 Willow Street, Annapolis. 30 specially-selected hot rods inside the Armory and over 200 pre-1962 hot rods outside. Cost: $10.00 for adults; kids under 16, FREE. Proceeds benefit the Providence Center, who use the money to help more than 500 individuals with developmental disabilities living in Anne Arundel County. For more information about the event, call Mike Szuba at 443-437-3763 or Aimee Bullen at 410-766-2212, ext 110. [Credit: Providence Center 23 September 2009 press release.]

Laurel Boys and Girls Club Bingo, every Monday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., first game at 7:00 p.m. in the Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery Street. Food for sale by Carla's Citchen. Proceeds support the Laurel Boys and Girls Club programs. Call 301-953-9340.

Laurel Historical Society – For more information about upcoming events, call 301-725-7975 or e-mail info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org

LHS Book Club, third Wednesday of every month at 817 Main Street, Laurel. Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring your dinner.

• November 18 – Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

• December 16 – God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

November 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Second Annual Taste of Laurel – At the Laurel Museum, 817 Main Street, Laurel. FREE admission. Sponsored by Main Street Pharmacy. Sample great local food.

November 16, 6:00 p.m. - Members-only event in meeting room at Red, Hot & Blue, 677 Main Street, Laurel. Genealogy lecture with Robert McLaren and potluck dinner. For details on type of dish to share, call 301-725-7975 or see downloadable flyer at web site.

December 4-6 - Holiday Open House at the Laurel Museum

December 12, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Bi-Annual House Tour – Self-guided tour begins at the Laurel Museum, 817 Main Street, Laurel. Advance tickets are $15, $18 if purchased the day of the tour. Buy tickets at either the Laurel Museum, Main Street Pharmacy or Rainbow Florist & Delectables. For more information, call 301-725-2675, e-mail info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org or via the web site.

Laurel City Recycles

The Laurel Department of Public Works at 305 1st Street, Suite 307, accepts batteries [household only; no automotive or marine] and CFLs [compact florescent lamp] for recycling anytime during normal business hours. Phone: 301-725-0088 for more information.

Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Family Fun Day, October 30, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Cactus Willie's, 14933 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel. Fun for all. Dress in costume and bring a canned good or non-perishable item that will be donated to the LARS food pantry. At the door, mention “family fun night fundraiser.” For more information, call Kristi at 301-604-0887

Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health “Navigating the Transition Years” course, Thursdays from December 3 through 17, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Elkridge Public Library, 6540 Washington Blvd [U.S. Route 1], Elkridge. This three-week course is for caregivers of transition-age youth [16-20 years of age] with mental health needs. Registration is FREE, however, to register or for more information, contact Ann Geddes at 410-730-8267 or e-mail ageddes@mdcoalition.org To download the course flyer [which includes course topics], click HERE and then click on link next “Transition-age Youth ( TAY ) Course Announced”

Patuxent Research Refuge

OCTOBER PROGRAMS

All programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Programs DO require advance reservations. Reservations are taken by calling 301-497-5887. Please advise us of any special needs so that we may accommodate you. Visit us on the web: patuxent.fws.gov for program updates and more info. [Credit: Jennifer Hill, Patuxent Research Refuge, August 24, 2009]

Programs Held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center - The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.

Creepy Critter Chats, Sat., Oct. 31st, 1:00 – 3:00pm, All Ages. Slithery, slimy, furry or webby – join us as we discover why those “creepy” critters are actually COOL critters!

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

Programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Programs REQUIRE advance reservations. Reservations are taken by calling 301-497-5887. Please advise us of any special needs so that we may accommodate you. Visit us on the web: patuxent.fws.gov for program updates and more info. [Credit: Jennifer Hill, Patuxent Research Refuge, 5 October 2009]

Programs Held at the North Tract - The North Tract is located on Rt. 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 32.

Fall Foliage, Tremendous Trees, Sun., Nov. 1, 8:30-11:00am, All Ages. Join us on this guided walk as we discover the colors of fall and identify trees. Camera, water and hat recommended.

Deadhead Days, Sun., Nov. 29, 1:00 – 3:30pm, All Ages. Learn the role wildflowers play in our ecosystem by learning to identify seed heads and other strange, but related, “things” on this guided walk. Field guide, water, and magnifying lens recommended.

Bird Walk, Sun., Nov. 15, 8:30 – 10am, All Ages. Join us as we look and listen for fall migrants on this guided hike. Field guides and binoculars are recommended.

Night Hike, Sun., Nov. 15, 4:30 – 6:00pm, All Ages. Explore the refuge during twilight hours as we look and listen for animals.

Programs Held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center - The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.

Bird Walks, Wed., Nov. 4, 8 – 10:30am, Ages 12+. Wed., Nov. 18th, 8 – 10:30am. Look and listen for fall migrants on this leisurely guided walk. Field guides and binoculars are recommended.

Nature Hike, Sat., Nov. 14, 1:00 – 2:30pm, Ages 8-11. Join us for an afternoon outing in the woods on this guided hike. Learn about the animals that live in our area and how they are preparing for the winter ahead.

Hello Hibernation! Sat., Nov. 21, 12:00 – 1:30pm, Ages 5-7. Why do some animals hibernate? How do they survive through the cold winter months? Find out in this interactive program with games, songs and crafts.

Nature Tots: Furry Friends, Fri., Nov. 6, 10:00 – 11:00am & 1:30 – 2:30pm, Ages 3-4. Why are some animals furry? What do these animals do to prepare for winter? Join us for a time of stories, songs and crafts as we learn about our furry friends!

Nature Tots: Gobble! Gobble! Mon., Nov. 23, 10:00 – 11:00am & 1:30 – 2:30pm, Ages 3-4. Learn about November’s famous bird, the turkey, in this inter-active program with stories, songs and crafts!

Patuxent Riverkeeper 5th Anniversary, November 1, 5:00 p.m. to Late at Killarney House, 584 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Free appetizers, cash bar with Riverkeeper Cocktail, full menu in the dining room. Live music in the bar by The Baysiders. Cost for dinner: $25.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. Portion of proceeds will support Patuxent Riverkeeper programs. For reservations, call David at 410-798-8700 [Killarney House].

Providence Center Annual Holiday Greens & Arts Sale, December 5, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Center's facility at 370 Shore Acres Road, Arnold. Proceeds benefit the 500 adults with developmental disabilities that count on the Providence Center. Shop for holiday gifts from the Center's pottery studio, art institute, woodshop and craft programs. Fresh-cut Christmas trees, poinsettias and fresh greens and wreaths. There will be entertainment for young and old, community groups and food on sale for breakfast and lunch. For more information, call the Center's Development Coordinator, Maureen Shumway at 410-766-2212, ext. 115.

The Red Devils 1st Annual Bull and Oyster Roast, November 21, 8:00 p.m. to midnight at Columbus Gardens, 4301 Klosterman Avenue, Baltimore. Food, music, raffles and more to help support Maryland breast cancer patients. Cost: $40.00. Space is limited. Call 410-323-0135 for tickets and more information. The Red Devil web site.

Relay For Life Laurel Fundraiser, ongoing. When you make a purchase at Gifts For One GIfts For All using the web address below, 30% of your purchase price will be donated to the Laurel Relay For Life Chapter. For a purchase over $30.00, receive a FREE gift card that can be redeemed to make an additional purchase to support this cause. To have 30% of the purchase price donated to this chapter, type LAUREL RFL as you go through the checkout at the Shop For A Cause page. Sim Young, Owner. Gifts For One Gifts For All Email: info@giftsforonegiftsforall.com Phone: (866) 991-GIFT (4438) Web site: www.giftsforonegiftsforall.com/

Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent hosts “The Original Game Show Live,” November 5, 6:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 6120 Daylong Lane, Clarksville. There will be live game shows, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a premium bar and special game show auctions.

According to the October 27 BizWeekly, “Guests will have the opportunity to compete for prizes on versions of game shows, such as 'Are you Smarter Than a Rotarian?,' 'Let’s Trade Some Stuff,' 'Make a Match' and 'Meal or No Meal.' Howard County notables, including Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, Howard County Economic Development Authority CEO Dick Story and others will face off against Rotarians in Howard County Feud.”

Proceeds benefit the Columbia Patuxent Rotary club’s support of local and international community nonprofits. Tickets: $100 To purchase tickets, click HERE or call 443-324-8564 or 410-627-7578.

Russett Library at Maryland City For program information call 301-725-2390.

Family Game Night, November 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy board and card games. Bring a favorite or use a library game. For all ages.

Savage Library - Call 410-880-5980 for information.

Asian American Literature book club meets on third Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

Mystery book club meets every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Nonfiction book club meets on third Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Writers' Circle - Second Mondays each month, 7:00 p.m. Share original writing with other aspiring authors for positive, mutual support and feedback. Next meeting is November 9. No registration required.

Civil Law Clinic, third Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

For teens - Join the Teen Advisory Board and recommend books, music, movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with Library staff on projects you create. Service learning hours available for some projects. For ages 11 through 17. [Credit: Fall Source 2009] Board meets 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. November 5.

The Teen Challenge Thrift Store sells gently-used and new quality clothes and household items. All proceeds benefit people at the Teen Challenge residential housing facility and also for Teen Challenge's extended services programs. Store location: 13819 Baltimore Ave [U.S. Route 1, Laurel - across from Laurel Lakes shopping center].

Viva Las Vegas celebration, November 21, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Chartwell Country Club, 1 Chartwell Drive, Severna Park. Sponsored by Better BedRest, an organization that offers support to women with high-risk pregnancies, THElvis Man will entertain and spotlight this evening of dinning, dancing, gaming and a silent auction. Cost: $35.00. All proceeds go to the Better BedRest's Emergency Grant Fund. More information and to order tickets online www.BetterBedrest.org or by calling 410-740-7662. Tickets may also be ordered via e-mail info@betterbedrest.org