Baltimore County, MD

DivorceCare

DivorceCare; a divorce recovery seminar and support group: Meets at Northwest Baptist Church in Reisterstown each Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Childcare programs are provided. The church is located at intersection of Route 140 and I 795, which is 300 Westminster Road. Our next 14-week session starts Wednesday, September 30th. You are able to join at any time. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “ Facing Your Anger”, Facing Your Loneliness”, “Depression”, “New Relations”, “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” For more information, please call (410) 833-7220.

Northwest Baptist Church  410-833-7220

Northwest Baptist Church

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mom's Club of Reisterstown

The MOMS Club of Reisterstown offers weekly activities and events, special interest groups, a monthly MOMS Night Out and more for stay-at-home mothers living in Reisterstown and Glyndon. Children are welcome at every activity. Information: 410-526-0766; Momsclubofreisterstown@verizon.net; www.momsclub.org.

The Mom's Club of Reisterstown  410-526-0766

Reisterstown, MD 21136

9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Head Start Now Enrolling

St. Francis Xavier Head Start is enrolling ages 3 to 5 for the 2008-09 program year. There is no tuition for services. We have 2 locations to choose from with several class options, and provide a full-day program with breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. We use an educational curriculum to prepare children for school and provide services to parents. We serve children with disabilities. We also offer volunteer opportunities, field trips, family events, and training. Information: 410-727-4160.

St. Francis Xavier Head Start  410-727-4160

1427 N. Caroline

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Gray Manor Community Group Meeting

The Gray Manor Community & Business Group holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Information: www.graymanor.org.

Gray Manor Community Group  None

Dundalk, MD.

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Computer/Workforce Development Training

The Belair-Edison Healthy Community Coalition offers basic- to intermediate-level computer literacy and job skills training for age 18 and older. New 4-week sessions begin every Tuesday. Donation requested. To register: 410-485-2776.

Belair-Edison Healthy Community Coalition  410-485-2776

Baltimore, MD 21206

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thirty-and-Over Coed Softball League

The Belair-Edison Healthy Community Coalition seeks those age 30 and older for its coed adult softball teams now forming in the northeast Baltimore community of Belair-Edison. Volunteer coaches are also needed. Information: 410-485-2776.

Belair-Edison Healthy Community Coalition  410-485-2776

Baltimore, MD 21206

10 a.m. to noon

Department of Aging Volunteers Needed

The Baltimore Co. Department of Aging Home Team Program seeks volunteers to assist elderly homebound persons who are living in isolation, with shopping, trip escorting, and to visit homes to read mail and more. Volunteers should commit to four hours per month or more. Information: 410-887-4141; cshaneybrook@baltimorecountymd.gov.

BCDA Home Team Program  410-887-4141

Baltimore County

Rotary Club of Pikesville/Owings Mills Meeting

The Rotary Club of Pikesville/Owings Mills meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m., at Fortune China, 9209 Lakeside Blvd. Information: 410-484-0135; pikomrotary@yahoo.com.

Rotary Club of Pikesville/Owings Mills  410-484-0135

Owings Mills

6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Tips on Parenting Research Study

The University of Maryland seeks mothers, age 18 and older who are not pregnant, of toddlers age 12 to 30 months, for a Tips on Parenting research study. Participants will attend parent meetings and survey sessions about child safety, nutrition, physical activity, and parenting, and can learn about toddler growth and meet other mothers. Childcare and food will be provided during parent meetings and there will be giveaways for parents and children, including gift cards.

Tips on Parenting Study University of MD  410-706-8308

Glen Burnie, MD

Self-Defense Classes

The Youth Ministry at Hamilton Presbyterian Church hosts Self-defense Classes for children and adults on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Participants can learn how to build self-esteem, manage bullies and grow self-respect. Fee. Information: www.hamilton-pres.org

EYM at Hamilton Presbyterian Church   410-426-1444

Hamilton

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Perry Hall Class of 1983 Reunion

The Perry Hall High School class of 1983 will hold its 25-year reunion on Sept. 6 at Oregon Ridge. Information: 717-246-4067; www.perryhallclassof83.com.

Perry Hall Class of 83  717-246-4067

Oregon Ridge, MD

Free Mammograms

The University of Maryland Baltimore City Cancer Program offers free mammograms, pap smears and clinical breast exams for uninsured Baltimore City residents age 40 and older. Information: 410-328-4673.

Baltimore City Cancer Program University of MD  410-328-4673

Baltimore City

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Eastern Voc-Tech Class of 1978 Reunion

The Eastern Voc-Tech Class of 1978 will hold its 30-year reunion on Oct. 4 at Carson's Creekside Restaurant, Middle River. Information: 410-733-2577; classof78socialcommittee@yahoo.com.

Eastern Voc-Tech Class of 1978  410-733-2577

Middle River

6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Household Donations Needed

The Word of God Fellowship seeks donations of unneeded household items, including clothes, baby items, jewelry, books, magazines, puzzles, rugs, radios, CD players, paint, TVs, and more, for distribution to the needy.

Word of God Fellowship  410-355-1557

Baltimore Md, 21225

Free Legal Assistance

The Law Library at the Circuit Court for Howard County offers a Civil Non-Domestic Self-Help Center, for low-income, self-represented litigants, on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. An attorney will be available for free consultation on how to represent yourself and complete forms for civil matters, such as landlord/tenant, small claims, contracts, and foreclosures.

Circuit Court for Howard County, Law Library  410-313-2135

Ellicott City, MD

Fencing Club Members Sought

The Tri-Weapon Boys' Club seeks boys, ages 9 to 16, to participate in the sport of  fencing. Experience is not necessary, and equipment for beginners is supplied. Information: 410-323-4TWC; www.geocities.com/twcfencing.

TRI-WEAPON BOYS' FENCING CLUB  410-323-4892

Baltimore, MD

AARP Alaska Trip

AARP Towson 1330 will hold an Alaska Cruise and Land Tour from May 14 to 26, 2009. Fee includes airfare and insurance. Information: 410-668-6561.

AARP Towson 1330  410-668-6561

Towson

Presentation Skills Workshop

Hunt Valley Speaks Toastmasters meets at noon on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of each month at 111 Schilling Rd., Hunt Valley. Attendees can learn to build confidence in their communication and leadership skills. Information: 410-785-7172; Mw-Toast-Officers@travelers.com.

Hunt Valley Speaks Toastmasters  410-785-7172

Room E-1260, 111 Schilling Rd, Hunt Valley, MD

Land, River, Rail Bus Trip

The Maryland Science Center will offer a "Land, River, Rail" bus trip on Oct. 11. Cost is $114 and includes lunch in an historic mansion in Harrisburg, Pa. Information: 410-668-3178; ski2134@hotmail.com. 

Maryland Science Center  410-668-3178

Maryland Science Center

Summer Worship Services

Calvary Lutheran Church, 2625 E. Northern Pkwy., offers a "Church without Walls" outdoor service at 8:30 a.m. and a 10 a.m. air-conditioned service, on Sundays through August. Information: 410-426-4301.

Calvary Lutheran Church and School  410-426-4301

2625 E. Northern Pkwy.

Fall Youth Field Hockey Registration

The Pikesville Recreation Council is accepting registration, for girls in grades 1 to 8, for the Maryland Youth Field Hockey Association fall league. To register: 410-887-1238; www.pikesville.org.

Pikesville Recreation Council  410-363-8610

Pikesville, MD

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Race for the Cure Entertainers Needed

Komen Maryland seeks entertainers and groups to perform at the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure fund-raiser, to be held on October 19. Bands, DJs, singers, magicians, jugglers, cheerleaders, dance teams, and more are needed. Information: 410-938-8990; lkoors@komenmd.org.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure   None

200 East Joppa Road

Towson High Class of 1983 Reunion

The Towson High School Class of 1983 will hold its 25-year reunion on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Towson Sheraton Hotel. Information: 443-253-6291; towsonreunion83@yahoo.com.

Towson High Class of 1983 Reunion Committee  None

Sheraton Towson

Hospital Volunteer Opportunities

Sinai Hospital, 2401 W. Belvedere Ave., seeks customer service volunteers for its gift shop and throughout the hospital. Flexible times are available. Information: 410-601-5023.

Sinai Hospital  410-601-5023

2401 W. Belvedere Ave

Exercise Helps Arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation offers community-based land and water exercise programs designed for people with arthritis. Information: 800-365-3811, ext. 239.

Arthritis Foundation  800-365-3811

9505 Reisterstown Rd.

Edith Rosen Strauss Trips

The Edith Rosen Strauss Organization will hold trip fund-raisers to see a Kennedy Center matinee of "The Lion King," on Aug. 3, and a New York City matinee of "Billy Elliott," on Dec. 12. Fee. Information: 410-764-6571; 410-653-9706.

Edith Rosen Strauss Organization   410-764-6571

Kennedy Center and N.Y. City

Race for the Cure Sponsors Needed

Komen Maryland seeks businesses to sponsor the 2008 Race for the Cure, to be held on Oct. 19 in Hunt Valley. Information: 410-938-8990; lkoors@komenmd.org.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure  410-938-8990

Hunt Valley

Crab Feast

St. Isaac Jogues Church, 9215 Old Harford Rd., will hold a Crab Feast on Aug. 23 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. in the church hall. Cost is $32 in advance; $34 at the door; and $290 for a table of ten. Tickets: 410-661-3569.

St. Isaac Jogues Church  410-661-3569

9215 Old Harford Rd.

Public Comment Sought

The Center for Maternal and Child Health at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks Public Comment on the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Application (Title V), which provides essential services to women and children. To comment: 410-767-6748; http://www.fha.state.md.us/mch.

Maryland Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene  410-767-6748

201 West Preston St, Baltimore

Swim 4 Life Relay Fund-raiser

The Sheridan Patterson Center for Holistic Family Services will hold the fund-raiser "Swim 4 Life," a relay race for age 11 and older of all skill levels, on Sept. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Y of Central Maryland Weinberg Center at Stadium Place. Teams will compete while raising money for special-needs foster children in Maryland. Information: 410-594-7141; www.swim4liferelays.org.

Sheridan Patterson Center for Holistic Family Serv  410-594-7141

3100 Lord Baltimore Drive

Flea Market Vendors Wanted

The Villa Nova Community Association seeks vendors for its 19th annual Flea Market, to be held on Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: 410-404-3265.

Villa Nova Community Assn.  410-404-3265

Villa Nova Community

Your Life in the Holy Spirit

St. Isaac Jogues Church, 9215 Old Harford Rd., Parkville, will hold a "Your Life in the Holy Spirit" mini-retreat, on Aug. 25 and 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Information: 410-665-2561.

St. Isaac Jogues Church  410-665-2561

9215 Old Harford Road

Bull Roast and Shrimp Feast

The Friends of Loch Raven High School Football will hold its first Bull Roast and Shrimp Feast, to benefit the Loch Raven High School Football Program, on Aug. 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Heritage Parkville Gardens. There will be a Big-6 Wheel, door prizes, a DJ, and more. Cost is $40 (adults only). Tickets: 410-592-6037.

Friends of Loch Raven High School Football  410-592-6037

Heritage Parkville Gardens

Woodlawn Class of 1978 Reunion

The Woodlawn High School Class of 1978 will hold its 30-year reunion on Nov. 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Piney Branch Golf Course, Hampstead. Cost is $45. Information: 410-747-5428; 410-876-7295; robin.metz@ngc.com.

Woodlawn Class of 1978  410-747-5428

Piney Branch Golf Course, Hampstead

Used Furniture Sale

Operation Housewarming, a program of Jewish Community Services, will hold a Used Furniture Sale fund-raiser on Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11400 Cronridge Dr., Suite G, Owings Mills. Information: 443-838-2914.

OPERATION HOUSEWARMING  443-838-2914

11400 Cronridge Dr., Suite G, Owings Mills

Survivors Against Violence Everywhere

Survivors Against Violence Everywhere, for families of individuals murdered in Baltimore City, will meet on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at 100 N. Calvert St., Room 410. Attendees should use the Lexington St. entrance. Information: 410-396-1897.

Survivors Against Violence Everywhere  410-396-1897

100 N. Calvert St., Room 410

It's a Wonderful Life Auditions

Hampden UMC, 3449 Falls Rd., will hold open auditions for "It's a Wonderful Life," on Aug. 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Attendees should prepare a monologue. Performance dates are from Nov. 6 to 8 and 14 to 16. Information: 410-963-5857.

Hampden UMC  410-963-5857

3449 Falls Road

Children's Consignment Sale

Reisterstown UMC, 246 Main St., will hold a Children's Consignment Sale, with clothing, toys and baby equipment, on Aug. 23 from 7 a.m. to noon, with a Half-Price Sale from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Information: 410-840-9874.

Reisterstown United Methodist Church  410-840-9874

246 Main Street, Reisterstown

Benefit Concert

Park School will hold a Concert, to benefit Chesapeake Habitat, on Aug. 19 (rain date, Aug. 22) from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Meadow at Evergreen Museum and Library, 4545 N. Charles St. Refreshments will be available for purchase; attendees can bring blankets and lawn chairs. Cost is $15; $10 for students. Information: 410-339-7070.

Park School  410-339-7070

Evergreen Museum and Library, 4545 N. Charles St

Parkville High Class of 1983 Reunion

The Parkville High School Class of 1983 will hold its reunion on Nov. 15 at the Richlin Ballroom, Edgewood. Information: 410-663-6932; www.parkville1983.com.

Parkville 1983 Reunion Committee  410-663-6932

Richlin Ballroom, Edgewood

Back-to-School Fitness Promotion

The Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, will hold a Back-to-School fitness promotion from Aug. 25 to Sept. 21. Various options are available. Information: 410-313-4840.

Glenwood Community Center  410-313-4840

2400 Route 97, Cooksville

Aero Acres Community Cleanup

The Aero Acres Civic Improvement Association will hold a Community Cleanup on Aug. 23 from 7 a.m. to noon. Two roll-off dumpsters will be placed near the community park, and restrictions apply. Information: 410-686-0454.

Aero Acres Civic Improvement Association  410-686-0454

Middle River

Join Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, which teaches girls to lead, discover and take action while exploring the world around them, seeks new members. Volunteers are also needed. Information: 410-358-9711; 800-492-2521; www.gscm.org.

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland  800-492-2521

Central Maryland

Pow Wow

The Baltimore American Indian Center will sponsor its 34th annual Pow Wow on Aug. 22, 2 to 9 p.m.; Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, in Patterson Park. Cost is $6; $4 for seniors and age 11 and younger; and $15 for a weekend adult pass and $10 weekend pass for seniors and children. Information: 410-675-3535.

Baltimore American Indian Center  410-675-3535

Patterson Park

Community Yard Sale

Rockland UMC, 8971 Chapel Ave., Ellicott City, will hold a Community Yard Sale  on Aug. 23 (rain date, Aug. 30) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors are wanted. Cost is $15 space by Aug. 22; $20 day of sale. Reservations: 410-988-5864.

Rockland United Methodist Church  410-988-5864

8971 Chapel Ave., Ellicott City

Travelin' Bands Concert

The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks will offer a live blues, rock and soul concert by The Nighthawks on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at Rockburn Branch Park West, 6145 Montgomery Rd., Elkridge. Attendees can bring blankets, chairs, picnics, and non-alcoholic beverages. Free. Information: 410-313-7275.

Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks  410-313-7275

Rockburn Branch Park West, 6145 Montgomery Rd., Elkridge