Notices can be sent by e-mail to laurelleadernews@patuxent.com, mailed to Laurel Leader, 555 Main St., Laurel, MD 20707; or faxed to 301-317-8736. For more information, call Pat Farmer at 301-725-2000 Ext. 2526.

Bazaars and crafts

Holly Days bazaar -- Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Sixth and Main streets. Hand-made gifts and ornaments, toys, baked goods and raffles. Children's activities, face painting, gift making and photos with St. Nick. Continental breakfast and lunch available at "Holly Inn" in parish center. 301-776-5151.

Fall bazaar -- Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 424 Main St. Holiday decorations, bird feeders, craft items, kitchen and household helpers, bake and candy tables, silent auction and New to You table. Breakfast and lunch for sale. Benefits missions. Lois, 301-498-9736.

Craft and bake sale -- Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oaklands Presbyterian Church, 14301 Laurel-Bowie Road. Christmas crafts, knit wear, handmade jewelry, White Elephant sale, homemade baked goods, coffee and doughnuts for sale. Cal Kirby, 301-776-5833.

Craft and vendor show -- Sat., Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., set-up 8 a.m., Savage Volunteer Fire Company, 8925 Lincoln St., Savage. $20 for 8 foot table or two tables $35. Lunch and bake table goodies for purchase. Benefits the Savage Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Reserve a spot, 443-259-0565.

Craft fair and rummage sale -- Sat., Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Pallotti High School, 113 St. Mary's Place. Tables: 12 foot lunch table $40, 8 foot rectangular $20, 6 foot rectangular $20. Interested vendors or rummagers, contact Claire Rudinski, 301-725-3228 Ext. 201.

Craft fair -- Fort Meade Officers' Wives' Club hosting, Sun., Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., McGill Training Center, Fort Meade. Over 100 vendor participating. Admission free. Liz Pacileo, craftfair@fortmeadeowc.org, 301-576-8680. www.fortmeadeowc.org.

Holiday celebration and craft fair -- Hosted by the Laurel Senior Friendship Club, Sat., Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Phelps Senior Center, 701 Montgomery St. Activities for all ages. Locally made crafts, visit with Santa, wreath-making, gift basket raffles, Santa's Secret Shop, basket decorating, kids' activity booth, bake sale and light lunch. Craft tables available, $15 each. 301-442-9992.

Bingo

Bingo -- Laurel Boys and Girls Club's Monday Bingo welcomes Bill Gover, caller at American Legion for 18 years. Nov. 24 includes give-away of five turkeys from Laurel Meat Market. Guaranteed $500 bonanza, $60 regular games, $600 jackpot, $250 jackpo,t $100 specials and many others are given. Carla's beef stew and other food. Doors open 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m. 301-953-9340.

Grand holiday bingo -- Sat., Dec. 6, 1 p.m. for early birds, regular games 1:15 p.m., St. Mary of the Mills Church, 114 St. Mary's Place. Winners take home Longaberger basket and a Vera Bradley bag. Admission $20 for regular

games. Extra features two king tutt raffles, mighty balls and a super raffle. Reserve your holiday luncheon, $5, lasagna lunch or baked macaroni and cheese, bread, salad and beverage, doors open for lunch at noon. Val, 301-498-1433 Ext. 557, vmakarsky@aol.com for games and lunch reservations.

American Legion -- Bingo on Fridays, 7:45 p.m., Post 60, 2 Main St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. 301-725-2302. No Wednesday night bingo.

Bingo -- Tuesdays, Laurel Elks Lodge 2283, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Doors open 5:30 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Sandwiches, snacks, coffee and soda available. Must be 18 to play. 301-604-2975.

Laurel Boys and Girls Club -- Mondays, doors open 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m., Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Program includes 22 games, little and large jackpots, $100 specials, winner-take-all and quickie games. Home made soups by Carla and hot dogs, sandwiches, soft drinks and chips available for purchase. 301-953-9340.

Blood drive

Blood drive -- Laurel Regional Hospital and the Laurel Lions Club, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, Tues., Dec. 9, 2-8 p.m., J. R. Jones Conference Room, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Schedule appointment, 301-497-7914, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but scheduled appointments given priority. 301-497-7950.

Classes

Holiday workshops -- South Laurel Recreation Council accepting registrations for children, teens, adults and families for workshops to be held from Nov. 23 through Dec. 20, Montpelier Carriage House and the Deerfield Run Community Center. Workshops: Sun., Nov. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Countdown to Christmas, 6-12 years, $5; Sun., Nov. 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Decorating chocolate candy, 6-12 years; $5; Mon., Dec. 1, 7-8:30 p.m., bath salts and soap molding, 8 years-adult; $10; Sat., Dec. 6, 1-2:30 p.m., fleece hat and scarf, 8 years-adult, $3; Sun., Dec. 7, 1-2:30 p.m., bath salts and soap molding, 8 years-adult, $10; Sun., Dec. 7, 6:30-8 p.m., etching glass ornaments, 13 year-adult, $10. All materials included, except for fleece hat and scarf. Register or obtain brochure, Council, 301-776-2805.

Montpelier Arts Center -- Winter classes begin mid-January, 9652 Muirkirk Road. Register now for workshops in audio recording and collage; master workshops in watercolor, woodcarving, rug hooking, encaustic painting; adult classes in art, cartooning, ceramics, drawing, stained glass, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, quilting, rug hooking, sculpture and watercolor; Montpelier After School and Weekend Academy: children's and teen classes in animation, cartooning, ceramics, comic books, drawing, fabric arts, painting, photography and poetry writing. Pick up a brochure from the Arts Center or visit SMARTlink to view description of classes or to register. 301-377-7800.

ESL and U.S. citizenship -- Free English as a Second Language and U.S. citizenship classes through May, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 15000 First Baptist Lane. 301-725-1688.

People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) -- Seven-week exercise program, sponsored by Laurel Regional Hospital and the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, through Dec. 11, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Community-based, non-clinical program that involves group participation, activities to improve endurance, joint mobility and body mechanics and encourages peer interaction and socialization. Must be able to walk independently, with a device, or transfer to a straight chair from wheelchair. $25 per person, $15 for Auxiliary members or $3 per class. 301-497-7914.

Free genealogy classes -- Classes held fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 7200 Contee Road, Latter-day Saint Chapel (across from Laurel Regional Hospital). Questions on class or genealogy research, Amy Krieger, amy@byu.net or J.R. Martinez, jmartinez@acbankers.org.

New and expectant parents -- Free classes at Laurel Pregnancy Center, 415 Main St., Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Topics range from childbirth to parenting to healthy living. Taught by a professional from the community. Karen, 301-776-9997, karen@laurelpregnancycenter.org.

Competitions

Miss Pre Teen Maryland International -- Seeking Miss Pre Teen Laurel International 2009. Applicants must be 10 years old by April 3, 2009 and not turning 13 before July 2009; must live in Maryland or have a parent or grandparent that resides in Maryland. Contestants compete in on-stage introduction, fun fashion wear and formal wear (ball gown). Winner receives free entry into the Miss Teen Maryland International Pageant when they are eligible. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Miss Teen Maryland International -- Seeking Miss Teen Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Montgomery County International 2009 for Miss Teen Maryland International on April 3 and 4, 2009. Must be between 13 and 18 years old and live or attend school in Maryland. Compete in personal interview, aerobic wear, fun fashion and evening gown. Winner receives all expense paid trip to Chicago to compete in national competition. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Mrs. Maryland International -- Seeking Mrs. Laurel International 2009 to compete for Mrs. Maryland International 2009, April 3 and 4, 2009. Applicants must be married for six months, be between the ages of 21 and 56 and live or work in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, aerobic wear (no swimsuit) and evening gown (no talent). Winner receives all expenses aid trip to Chicago to compete in the national competition. State director, 410-490-0879 or mrsmaryland@msn.com.

Fundraisers

Paper-Raiser for Laurel Elementary -- Hosted by The Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., giving a 5 percent discount in the Museum Shop to anyone who drops off a ream of 8 and 1/2 by 11 inch computer paper at the museum. This is in response to the school's shortage of funds. Final day for donations is Sun., Dec. 14. Lindsey Baker, executive director, 301-725-7975.

Wellness For Life Night -- Every Tuesday in November, 5 p.m. to closing, CJ Ferrari's House of Pasta and Pizza of Laurel, 14311 Baltimore Ave. Ten percent of every receipt marked WFL goes to Elizabeth House in Laurel. Help give back to the less fortunate during the holidays. Remember to tell your waiter or bartender to mark your receipt WFL. 301-725-1772.

Tom's Seventh Annual 5K Reindeer Run -- Sat., Nov. 29, 9 a.m., registration 8-8:45 a.m. Race in memory of Tom Linsenmeyer begins at West Laurel Community Building, Brooklyn Bridge Road, 16501 Supplee Lane. Benefits Sarah's House, a supportive housing program for families near Fort Meade. Prizes and refreshments follow race. Santa will make his first holiday appearance of year. $30 fee includes long sleeve T-shirt; race day registration $35. Prizes to top 3 male and female finishers and top 3 male and female runners in age groups: 12 and under, 13-20, 20-35, 35-50 and 50 plus. 301-776-8916. www.tomsreindeerrun.org.

"Breakfast with Dexter" -- Sponsored by Reality Treatment Centers and Sports Card Heroes, Sat., Nov. 22, 9-11 a.m., Holiday Inn, Sweitzer Lane. Tickets $40, includes autograph from Dexter Manley, former Washington Redskins player. Autograph only tickets $25. Limited number of tickets available. Benefits Reality, Inc., a non profit that provides alcohol and drug treatment to the unemployed and homeless of Prince George's County. Tickets, Rick or Rodney, Sports Card Heroes, 301-317-8517.

4th annual Laurel 5K Casey's Crab Turkey Trot -- Thanksgiving Day (rain or shine), Thurs., Nov. 27, First United Methodist Church, 424 Main St., 7 a.m. late registration, 7:40 a.m. warm-up, 8 a.m. 5k run, 8:05 a.m. 1 mile fun walk. Pre-registration and early packet pick-up available Wed., Nov. 26, 3-7 p.m., at the church. Benefits Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services Inc. Post race festivities include race results, refreshments and prizes. Non-traditional prizes - area business gift certificates, gift donations, pies. Registration fee $25. T-shirts guaranteed to first 350 registrants. Race info, 301-725-3093. Register, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1642112.

Tree of Lights -- Sponsored by the Laurel Regional Hospital Auxiliary. Participate by purchasing lights for the tree as a special way to honor or remember loved ones and friends and support your community hospital. Donations are tax deductible. All donations for white, blue or green annual lights ($5-$99) will be listed annually on the "Scroll of Honor" and displayed throughout the month of December. Purchase a blue light in honor or memory of a special medical professional or a green light in honor or memory of someone in the military; gold "life light", donation of $100 or more per individual name, lit annually; red "eternal light," donation of $500 or more, lit annually. Friends and loved ones name permanently displayed on the "Wall of Honor" at hospital.

Montpelier Elementary fundraiser scrapbooking crop -- Sat., Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Comfort Suites Laurel Lakes Hotel, 14402 Laurel Place. Sponsored by Montpelier Elementary PTA. $35, payable to Graciela Pinder, 12179 Dove Circle, Laurel, MD 20708. 240-353-5996, 240-581-9977.

Turkey shoot -- Sundays at noon, Laurel Elks Lodge 2283, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Sign up at 11:30 a.m. 301-604-2975.

Games

Board Game Night -- Saturdays, 6 p.m.-midnight, Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St. Play games from store's library or bring your own. All ages. 301-776-5980.

Laurel Chess Club -- Meets Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., Laurel Armory Anderson- Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Players of all ages and skill levels. 301-725-7800.

Laurel Community Center Games Club -- Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., preschool room at Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. The club is affiliated with the Games Club of Maryland, www.gamesclubofmd.org, with the support of the Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. John Weber, 301-776-2280 or jcw222@comcast.net. gcomlaurelcc.blogspot.com.

Group meetings

Columbians Toastmasters Club -- Meets first and third Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m., Capitol College, 11301 Springfield Road, Laurel. Public speaking. columbianstm@hotmail.com. 301-794-9669.

Meade Area Garden Club -- Fri., Nov. 21, Jessup Community Hall, intersection of Route 175 and Wigley Ave. Gene Sumi, Education coordinator and horticulturist, Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville on "Holiday Plants and How to Keep Them Blooming." No reservations required. Refreshments. Club also hosting a bake sale with baked goods for Thanksgiving. Those interested can become members for $20 fee which includes monthly programs, monthly newsletter and discounts on the sponsored bus trips. Pat Loosararian, 410-519-6443.

Retired Officers' Wives' Club -- ROWC holiday buffet luncheon, Tues., Dec. 2, 11 a.m., Club Meade, Fort George G. Meade. Winter fantasy program with Ballet Theater of Maryland special rendition of "The Nutcracker." $14, reservations required, Betty Wade, 410-551-7082.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association -- NARFE Chapter 422 holiday luncheon, Wed., Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Sports Grill, 531 Main St., downstairs. Lunch noon, choice of roast beef with roasted potatoes or salmon with teriyaki sauce and rice, salad, vegetable, rolls and butter, beverages and assorted pies and ice cream. $16. Al Roda from Laurel School of Music will entertain with holiday music. Check payable to NARFE Chapter 422 to Arlene Weiss, 3221 S. Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 1A, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Designate menu choice on your check. Deadline for reservation, Fri., Nov. 28. 301-598-2831.

Washington Park Industrial Condominiums -- Annual meeting, Thurs., Dec. 4, 2 p.m., Laurel Library, 507 Seventh St. D. H. Bader Management Services, 301-953-1955 Ext. 30.

Cherry Lane Business Park Condominium -- Annual membership meeting, Thurs., Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m., office of R. J. Crowley, Inc., 8740-30 Cherry Lane. D.H. Bader Management Services, 301-953-1955 Ext. 30.

Berwyn Rod and Gun Club -- Meeting, Wed., Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Hall 8205 Laurel-Bowie Road. Individuals interested in the shooting sports, fishing, hunting and archery welcome to attend these free meetings. For membership information and/or a tour of the club's facilities and firing ranges, call 301-464-9830.

Maryland Search & Rescue -- Meetings, Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Highland, Route 216 at Browns Bridge Road. Meetings Mondays, 7-9 p.m. (Last Monday each month is an officers' meeting.) Maryland Search & Rescue is a program for young men and women, aged 14-21 (and adult advisors/participants) that focuses on wilderness, lost-person searching. Training consists of a number of high-adventure activities, hiking, backpacking, land navigation, all-weather camping, rock climbing, repelling as well as search tactics and first-aid. Program run by the youth members, providing a great opportunity to learn leadership skills while giving back to the community. Pamela Paulding, 410-730-0561 or Art Ross, 410-740-2913. www.msar616.com.

Blue Star Mothers of Maryland -- Monthly meetings in Laurel for mothers supporting sons and daughters in all branches of the military (active duty, reserves, honorably discharged). 301-490-5358 or 410-978-2979.

Writers' Circle -- Second Mondays monthly, 7 p.m., Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Share original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback. No registration required. 410-880-5980.

Book clubs -- Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Mystery Book Club, second Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Nonfiction Book Club, third Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Books available at branch. No registration required. 410-880-5980.

Society of Military Widows -- Fourth Sundays, brunch at Fort Meade's Club Meade. New members welcome. Call Daisy Jackson, 410-730-6194, daisyjackson@mris.com.

Health

Free prostate screening -- Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-noon, Laurel Regional Hospital, 5th floor, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Both laboratory test and clinical exam administered to each participant. Provided in support of men's health and prostate cancer awareness. Screenings to first 50 men who register. Registration mandatory. 301-497-7914.

Free community flu shots -- Wed., Dec. 3, 4-6 p.m., J. R. Jones conference room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Vaccines given to persons who risk serious illness from flu, including adults 50 years of age or older, persons with long term health conditions or with weakened immune system, and women who will be pregnant during flu season. Shots not given to children or anyone under the age of 18. First-come, first-serve basis, no appointments. Vaccine underwritten by hospital as part of its commitment to provide illness prevention services to the community. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

History

Tours of Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road -- Sundays, noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. (docent led on the hour). Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., drop-in, self-guided. Weekday tours for large groups by appointment. $3 for adults; $2 for seniors; $1 for ages 6 to 18; free for ages 5 and under. The reproduction kitchen is a part of the regular mansion tours. 301-953-1376. montpelier.mansion@pgparks.com.

Holidays

Laurel holiday ornament -- The Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., and the Laurel Historical Society offer a memento of Laurel history with the purchase of its 2008 ornament representing St. Philip's Episcopal Church at Sixth and Main streets. $16. 301-725-7975. www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

Toy drive -- Sat., Nov. 22 and Sun., Nov. 23 and Sat., Dec. 13 and Sun., Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., outside Wal-Mart, 3549 Russett Green. Toys don't need to be wrapped. Food and toy donations can also go to LARS, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. LARS will distribute toys. Eagle scout project of Sean Patterson, Boy Scout Troop 9. spatterson91@hotmail.com.

Breakfast with Santa -- Sponsored by the G.F.W.C. Woman's Club of Laurel, Sat., Dec. 6, 384 Main St. Seating at 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Reservations required. Rosemary Remsberg, 301-490-8053.

Breakfast with Santa -- Sat., Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Phelps Senior Citizens Center, 701 Montgomery Street. Join Santa, Frosty and Rudolph for breakfast. Strolling carolers. $6 per person. Pre-registration mandatory. 301-725-7800.

Tour of homes -- Hosted by Fort Meade Officer's Wives' Club, Sat., Dec. 6, 3-7 p.m. Historical and new homes decorated for the holidays open for tour. $10 in advance, $15 at door. Steffanie Beissel, tourofhomes@fortmeadeowc.org, 301-576-8680.

Holiday shopping party -- Sat., Dec. 6, 8-11 p.m., Ramada Hotel , 3400 Fort Meade Road. Affordable items: handbags, lingerie, candles, clocks, shoes, books, bath and body products, hand-made jewelry, sterling silver, clothing, paper goods, home furnishings, vintage gifts. Two for one deals and up to 50 percent off many selected items. Lingerie fashion show, live performances, free massages and manicures, music, raffles, limited quantity of gift bags and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Beginning to End, Inc., 443-355-4615.

Breakfast with St. Nicolas -- Sat., Dec. 13, seating anytime between 8-10 a.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. Pancake and sausage breakfast before visiting with St. Nicolas in the Sanctuary. Children's activities including a movie on the life of St. Nicolas. $8 adults (12 and over), $5 children (3-11), under 3 years free. Proceeds benefit EUMC missions. Each family asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation to Toys For Tots. Registration begins Nov. 25. 301-725-5200, eumclaurel@comcast.net.

Christmas concert -- Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road, celebrates the season with a concert on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Program includes music for choir, brass, handbells, strings and sing along carols. Childcare provided. Reception follows. Audience is asked to bring an offering of a non-perishable food item for Elizabeth House. 301-776-7670.

Holiday walking fun-Maryland at its Best! -- Finish 2008 at the Freestate Happy Wanderers walk event on New Year's Eve and begin 2009 at a New Year's Day walk celebration at Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way in Columbia. The two-day events feature 10-km trails and a 6-km trail for walkers. Door prizes for children. Bring a can of non-perishable food for the local food pantry. 410-437-2164, wahasse@ix.netcom.com.

Kids and teens

Laurel Boys and Girls Club -- Currently registering for winter sports, basketball, wrestling, boxing and martial arts. Parents can register Nov. 24, 6-8 p.m. at 701 Montgomery St. or online at LaurelBoysandGirlsClub.org. 301-953-9340.

Xtreme Teens: Turkey shootout challenge -- Sat., Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road. Test your hoop skills and crown the 2008 Turkey Shootout champion. Prizes to winners. Ages 13-17. Free with M-NCPPC Youth ID. 301-953-7882.

Weekend Teen Club -- Sponsored by Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Fridays, 7-10 p.m., Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. Saturdays, 7-10 p.m., Laurel Armory Anderson-Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Ages 12 through 17. 301-725-7800, www.laurel.md.us.

Daisy Girl Scouts -- Girls, age 5, entering kindergarten welcome. Learn, work and play together. 800-834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org.

Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane -- For Teens on Screen: Anime Movie Club. First Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Special screening of popular anime films. Refreshments. Ages 11 to 17. Registration required. Teen 'Zine. First Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Add your voice to the online newsletter-written by teens, for teens. www.hclibrary.org/teenzine. Ages 13 to 17. No registration. Teen Book Club. Fourth Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 13 and up, no registration. 410-880-5980.

Children's classes -- Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Savage, 410-880-5978. No registration unless specified. Preschool: Play Partners, ongoing every Wednesday, 9:45-10:30 a.m., ages infant-23 months with adult.

Library

Laurel Branch Library -- 507 Seventh St. 301-776-6790.

* Daytime storytimes (pick up free ticket at children's desk): Newborn to 12 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.; 12 to 24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.; ages 2 to 3, Mondays, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., limit 35; ages 2 1/2 to 4 1/2, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Maryland City at Russett Branch Library -- 3501 Russett Common,

301-725-2390.

* One-on-One Computer Training: Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Work individually with a librarian in a scheduled session. Learn how to access your library account and search the catalog; search the Internet and special electronic databases, and set up a free e-mail account. Reservations required. Call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.

* English Basic Skills: Contact the library for information on dates and times. These free English classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College integrate listening, speaking, reading ad writing skills for students with minimal English training prior to attending classes.

* Babies in Bloom: Wednesdays, through Dec. 10, 10 a.m. (No Tot's Line on Nov. 19.) Parents and caregivers bring babies up to 2 years old for half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays designed to stimulate early infant development. Tot's Line: Discussion of issues and concerns related to caring for newborn to five-year-olds follows all programs. Seating first-come, first-served basis.

Savage Branch Library -- 9525 Durness Lane. Sunday hours 1-5 p.m. www.hclibrary.org, 410-313-7890.

Nature

Invasive plant removal -- Second Sunday of every month, 1 p.m. The Sierra Club invites volunteers of all ages to join its ongoing removal activity in Riverfront Park. Meet at the Municipal Swimming Pool, Ninth and Main streets, Brigitte, 240-506-8976.

Patuxent Research Refuge -- Free programs; advance registration required, donations to the Friends of Patuxent appreciated. 301-497-5887, www.patuxent.fws.gov.

* North Tract, Route 198 between the Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Route 32. 301-776-3090, http://patuxent.fws.gov.

* National Wildlife Visitor Center, Power Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197. Exploring Nature Hike: Sat., Nov. 22, 2:30-4 p.m., ages 7-10. Colors of Nature: Sun., Nov. 23, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 5-7.

Open House

Community Enrichment Center -- Sun., Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 8369 Cherry Lane. Non-profit offering tutoring/home work help program K-12 grades), yoga workshops, dance classes, holistic, all natural and ancient beauty practice sessions (threading, facials, Henna). 443-850-0352.

Laurel Regional Hospital -- Showcasing new state of the art equipment and newly renovated facilities, Tues., Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m., hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. View and learn about the technological capabilities of the state of the art 64 slice CAT scan and newly installed Cardiac Cath/Vascular Lab, as well as how each improves service time and accuracy. Tours of newly renovated Maternity Center with private birthing suites and the Infusion Center. Attendees will receive free blood pressure screening and pulmonary function lung test and take away information about the services and programs at the hospital. Light refreshments. Public Relations, 301-497-7914.

Laurel Museum/Historical Society open house -- Dec. 12-14. 301-725-7800, www.laurelistoricalsociety.org.

Seniors

O'Malley Senior Center -- 1275 Odenton Road, 301-621-9515, 410-222-6227. Beginning Spanish classes, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (workbooks are $10); Pinochle Club, Mondays at 1 p.m. for single-deck pinochle, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for double-deck pinochle. Quilting Club, first and third Friday of every month, 1 p.m., Annex; new projects each meeting; instructor Alice Nicholas. Registration for fall AACC classes ongoing; new classes, belly dancing, current issues, duck painting, dance variety class, history of secrecy & deception, music appreciation, elements of foreign policy, Middle East history and Anglo-Saxon mythology. Touchtone phone registration, 410-777-2241, register at the center or by credit card using STARS if you have already taken AACC classes. Card-making workshops: Friday, Dec. 12, 1-3:30 p.m., instructor Sophie Borkoski of Stampin' Up., $3 supply fee, sign-up required.

Phelps Senior Center -- 701 Montgomery St., 301-776-6168, seniors@laurel.mc.us. Seniors in Motion: Walk inside Laurel Mall, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-10 a.m., upper level near food court. Food and Friendship program: Lunch Monday through Friday, register with office, order one week in advance, donation of $2.25 per day. Connect-A-Ride: Senior discount tickets for bus service, purchased at office, $6.75, 1-800-270-9553, www.corridortransit.com. Social Club: Share the newspaper, a book or talk about what's in the news, Monday through Friday, Main Room, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with break for lunch. Crochet Club: Mondays, noon in room 2, bring your own supplies, beginners and experts welcome. Bingo Bunch: Every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., call 301-776-0661. Line dancing: Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Dorethea Gonzales of Capital Hospice: Health awareness forum, first and third Tuesday of each month, 11:15 a.m. Blood pressure screening: Laurel Regional Hospital volunteers, second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., room 2. Diabetes dialogue: Third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. room 2, sponsored by Prince George's County Health Department. Monday Movies: Third Monday of month, room 1, 10 a.m., with popcorn and lemonade. 301-776-6168 for movie titles and reservations.

Savage Senior Center -- 9525 Durness Lane. Mill Walk, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Historic Savage Mill. Social line dancing, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon; Sit and Stitch group, Fridays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; English Conversation Club, every third Saturday, 9:30-10: 30 a.m.; line dance class with Barbara Brown, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m., all levels ($30 for eight-week session). 410-880-5915.

Maryland City Senior Activity Site -- Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church, 8402 Brock Bridge Road. 301-317-7983. Cards and games available daily, see Betty. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m., line dancing with Barbara Brown; 10 a.m. weight training with Shirley Burch; 11 a.m. stretch and flex with Shirley Burch; hot lunch at noon. Information and assistance with Chris Moore canceled this month. Wednesdays: 10 a.m., drawing with Marilyn Morris; hot lunch at noon; 12:30 p.m., painting with Tammy HommelI. Blood pressure screening canceled this month. NOTE: Site closed Nov. 26 and 27, all activities canceled. 410-222-4464 Ext. 3006 or 3010 or 800-492-2499.

Support

Group meetings -- Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, 301-497-7914:

* Alcoholics Anonymous, every Sunday, 7 p.m. A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may

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