To submit Things to Do calendar items:

E-mail> hccalendar@patuxent.com

Fax> 410-997-4564

Mail> The View, calendar listing, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044

The deadline is 14 days before the date of publication. Include a brief description of the event, date, time, location with address, cost and phone number for publication. Events in western Howard County or sponsored by western Howard County-based organizations take priority.

Business

Fourth Annual Directors Conference: Leading the Way> Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This full-day conference for directors, owners, senior staff and aspiring leaders of group programs will focus on professional development for you and your staff. $30. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. Call the Howard County Office of Children's Services, 410-313-1940.

Civics/Politics

The People's Political Rally> A discussion about the upcoming local and national elections sponsored by the African Americans in Howard County. Sat., Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. St. John Baptist Church (Agape Hall), Route 108, Columbia. 410-992-6977.

Fundraisers

Fall Birdseed Sale> Held by the Audubon Soecity of Central Maryland through October. To benefit two wildlife sanctuaries in eastern Frederick County. Pick-up orders Oct. 25 in Clarksville or Nov. 1 in Mount Airy. For more information, call 410-795-6546 or 301-831-5060.

Pink Night> To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness month. Fri., Oct. 17, 5-9 p.m. Maple Lawn, Fulton. 301-776-6007 or 410-884-4560.

Health

Women's Wellness Day> Sponsored by Coreworks Fitness and Howard Community College Wellness Center. Sat., Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Will include health-related presentations, free trail classes and assessments and more. Burrill Galleria, HCC, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-772-0600.

Free Breast Health Seminar and Dinner> Wed., Oct. 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sponsored by Howard County General Hospital's Center for Breast Care. Complimentary dinner will be served. Registration required. Sheraton Columbia Hotel, 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. 410-740-7601. www.hcgh.org

Religion

Ham and Oyster Supper> At Lisbon United Methodist Church Sat., Oct. 18, 1-5:30 p.m. $13 adults, $6 children 6-12 years old. 15875 Frederick Road, Lisbon. 410-489-7245.

Organ Recital> Sun., Oct. 19, 4 p.m. Saint Louis Parish, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. 443-535-8929.

Teens

Monster Mash> A Teen Scene event. Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. Grades 6-8, $5. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-4840.

Ongoing

Awakening Minds> Monthly book club that focuses on ecology, social change and green living. Fourth Monday, 7:15 p.m. Great Sage Restaurant, 5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville. Anastasia, 443-535-0212.

Glenwood Writer's Circle> Fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. Assist fellow writers in crafting prose and finding outlets for publication. Bring a fiction or non-fiction writing sample of up to 1,000 words. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

The Howard County Celestial Searchers> Astronomy club for children grades K-8. Fourth Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Meeting. Parents welcome. 14601 Bushy Park Elementary School, art room, Carrs Mills Road, Glenwood. For more information, call Joel Goodman, 410-531-6600 or e-mail StardocJG@aol.com or www.goodteeth.com.

Knitting Circle at Glenwood Library > Last Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bring your own supplies (no instruction). No registration required. Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

Glenwood Branch Library> 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

*Western Howard County Seniors Book Club. First Wednesday, 10 -11 a.m. Contemporary fiction discussions.

Seniors

Glenwood Senior Center> 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

*Advanced Tai Chi. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. $35 for eight classes.

*Age-well level I. Armchair exercise. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. $16 for eight weeks.

*Age-well level 2. Low-impact aerobics and whole-body fitness. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. $32 for eight weeks.

*Age-well Sit and Fit. Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon. $32 for 16 classes.

*Artful Journaling. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. $60 for 10 weeks. Recapture the sense of excitement and play by exploring simple approaches to creative writing and visual expression. Additional fee for supplies and materials. Registration and payment due as soon as possible. 410-313-7320 or 410-313-7279.

*Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. $32.

*Beginning Tai Chi. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $52 for eight classes.

*Beginning Tap Dance. Friday, 11 a.m.-noon. $40. Beginning tap steps and routine. Tap shoes required.

*Best Buy Drugs Program. Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Free. An online resource made available by Consumer Reports that will help people learn about affordable, safe medications. Please register by Wednesday, Oct. 22.

*Billiards. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

*Blood Pressure Screenings. Oct. 28, 9-11 a.m. Cost: Free. Sponsored by Howard County General Hospital.

*Booming Boomers. Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. $35 for eight weeks.

*Box Lunch Fridays. $2 suggested donation. Register by Tuesday.

*Breakfast and Bingo. Oct. 28, 9 a.m. Play Bingo for 10 cents a card. Please register by Oct. 23. Call 410-313-5440 for more information.

*Ceramics. Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Free; must provide own materials. Drop-in on Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

*Chess. First and third Wednesday, noon.

*Coffee Tawk. Second and fourth Monday, 9:30 a.m.

*Computer Seniors of America. Computer classes at the Glenwood Senior Center are available. For more information, call 410-313-5440.

*Drop-in Bridge. Wednesdays, 1-4:30 p.m.

*Drop-in Party Bridge. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

*Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

*Energy Challenge Aerobics & Sculpting. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m.

*Energize I.T. (Interval Training). Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m. $55 for 22 classes.

*Fit for Life Exercises. Fridays, 8:15-9:15 a.m. $40 for 12 classes.

*Fitness room. Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Free for registered members of the Office on Aging ages 50 and older. Fitness passes may be purchased at a 25 percent discount for anyone over the age of 60, and used anytime 7-11 a.m.

*Free Blood Pressure Screenings. Second and Fourth Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. Walk-in clients welcome. No appointments necessary. Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-740-7601.

*Glenwood Needle Circle. Thursdays, 10 a.m. For those who knit, crochet, hook rugs, cross stitch, needlepoint, or some other type of needle work. Group meets in the lounge by the fireplace.

*Glenwood Senior Center Second Anniversary. Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Cost: $4, plus a lunch donation. Join the center for music and dancing in celebration of the center's second anniversary.

*Hatha Yoga. Tuesdays and Thursday, 9-10 a.m. $40 for eight classes. Must register for Tuesday and/or Thursdays.

*Healthy Hearts. Cardiovascular disease prevention program. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. Learn what you can do to become heart healthy. To make a reservation, 410-313-5440.

*HOPE Al-Anon. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

*Income Tax Preparation and Assistance. Free to Howard County residents. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Available to all middle and low income taxpayers, especially for ages 60 and older. Those who do not have to file a tax return are eligible for a one-time telephone tax rebate of $30-$60.

*Line Dancing with Nancy Sullivan. Friday. 1:30-3:30. $60 for six weeks.

*Mah Jongg. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Optional rules card, $7.50.

*Massage by Appointment. Over age 60: $25/25 minutes or $40/50 minutes. Under age 60: $30/25 minutes or $45/50 minutes.

*Massage with Carol Lancaster. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.

*Massage with Mary Garratt. Thursdays, 1-4:30 p.m.

*Men's basketball. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.

*Mind Fitness/ Brain Teasers. Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

*Nutrition with Jodi. Oct. 28, 10 a.m. Cost: Free. A nutritional information session on "Making the Switch to Healthier Recipes." Call 410-313-5440 to register.

*Oktober Blue Plate Special. Oct. 23, noon. Cost: $5. In celebration of October, a German inspired lunch will be served. Please register by Oct. 21.

*Open Gym Time/50 & Over Basketball. Wednesdays, noon-2 p.m.

*Painting and Drawing Open Studio. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Center is opening an art room for you to bring your supplies and paint. The group is open to everyone wanting to have space to let their talent grow.

*Party bridge. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.

*Personal fitness training. One-on-one or in groups of six or smaller. $30 per person; discounts for groups.

*Pilates. Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon. $40 for 8 classes. Taught by Sara Schwab.

*Pinochle. Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

*Pitch. Fridays, noon.

*Poker. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

*Reading for Life Program. For stroke survivors or individuals with communication difficulties. First Wednesday, book club orientation,10:30 a.m.-noon. Groups of 4-5 people are assembled. Each meeting costs $40, which includes a book study guide.

*Reflexology. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. $40 per session.

*Reiki. Thursday, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. $40 per session.

*Relay for Life 2008. Volunteers are needed to chair committees. Betty Frey, 410-313-5440.

*SHIP. Senior Health Assistance Program. First and Third Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon.

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