Talent Search> The 2009 Center for Talented Youth, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, is now under way. The purpose of the talent search is to identify, assess and recognize the academic abilities of highly able students. Second- through eighth-grade students with qualifying scores are eligible to participate. More information regarding the Center for Talented Youth talent search can be found at www.cty.jhu.edu/ts. The application deadline for December testers is Oct. 1. The application deadline for January/February testers is Nov. 2.

ADHD Awareness Day> The second annual AD/HD Awareness Day presentation will be held in the auditorium of River Hill High School, 12101 Route 108, Clarksville, Monday, Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. The topic is executive functioning and school success. Sponsored by the Howard County Public School System, Children with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disability Association of America and Individual Differences in Learning.

Partnership with school system> A new partnership with Chapelgate Presbyterian Church will match volunteer mentors with participants in the Howard County Public School System teen parenting and outreach program to help students develop academic and life skills. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Chapelgate Presbyterian Church agrees to provide four workshops each year to help students learn skills such as household budgeting. Church members will also offer tutoring assistance and provide a breakfast each month for students in the program. As resources allow, the church may also contribute financial assistance and supplies to meet the needs of the students and their families.

Glenwood Middle

Back to School Night> Back to School Night at Glenwood Middle School will be Thursday, Sept. 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 2680 Route 97. Parents of all grades are invited and encouraged to attend.

For Kids and Teens

Dance> The Columbia Association teen advisory committee will hold a dance featuring a disk jockey with club music. Oct. 24, 8-11 p.m. at the Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. Snacks and drinks. For more information and tickets, call 410-715-5523.

College News

The following are 2008 graduates from the University of Delaware: Amy McHale from Clarksville; Lauren Regina, Kendra Norris, Kristen Fiackos, Jacqueline Kostelecy, Philip Valle, and Kristin Lee Vorce, all from Ellicott City.

Jonathan Linaburg, of Ellicott City, graduated from Juniata College, 2008.

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