Submit notices via e-mail: Arbutustimes@patuxent.com; fax: 410-997-4564 or mail: Arbutus Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044.

Include sponsor or host, date, time, address of event, contact name and phone number.

Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication.

Bingo

Longaberger Basket Bingo -- hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, March 12, 7 p.m., at The Lodge, 2832 Nine Mile Circle.

410-715-9596.

Monday bingo -- 12:30 p.m. American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109, 1610 Sulphur Spring Road.

410-242-5956.

Monday bingo -- 7:15 p.m. Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 Southwestern Blvd. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

410-242-6601.

Thursday bingo -- 7:15 p.m. Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 Southwestern Blvd. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

410-242-6601.

Friday bingo -- 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Victory School, 4416 Wilkens Ave.

410-242-3688.

Saturday bingo -- 7:15 p.m. Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 Southwestern Blvd. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

410-242-6601.

Saturday bingo -- 6:15 p.m. St. Benedict Church Hall, 2612 Wilkens Ave.

410-947-4988.

Clubs

American Legion Post 195 -- hosts the following at 2603 Virginia Ave.:

* Friday dinner and music, 5-11 p.m.

* Karaoke, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.,

410-789-6266.

American Legion Dewey Post 109 -- meets third Tuesdays, 8 p.m., at 1610 Sulphur Spring Road.

410-242-5956.

Arbutus Lions Club -- meets first and third Mondays, 7 p.m. at Leon's Triple L Restaurant, 5309 East Drive.

410-242-6445.

Catonsville Toastmasters Club -- meets second and fourth Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1000 S. Rolling Road, Room 202.

Call Joshua at 410-245-6100.

Catholic War Veterans Post 736 -- meets 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1009 Liberty Road.

Current and former members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard welcome.

www.cwv736.com or e-mail cwv736hm@comcast.net.

Civil Air Patrol -- Fort McHenry Squadron meets Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. at the Maryland Army National Guard Armory, 103 Mellor Ave.

Contact Maj. Douglas Barth, CAP, at 301-518-0046 or douglas.barth@ftmchenrycap.org.

NARFE -- Catonsville chapter 1990 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association welcomes former and current federal employees to join.

narfe1990@yahoo.com.

Patapsco Valley Republican Club -- meets March 11, 7 p.m., at Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Room 108.

Special guest will be Corrogan Vaughn, candidate for U.S. Senate.

www.patapscovalleygop.org.

Ravens Roost 15 -- meets second Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Julianna's, 1401 Bloomfield Ave.

410-525-3118.

Ravens Roost 97 -- meets third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Center Court, 5507 Selma Ave.

410-737-0104 or www.ravensroost97.com.

Riverview Community Association -- meets second Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Head Start Building, 3290 Kessler Road.

410-242-9156.

Community

Blood Drive -- sponsored by CCBC-Catonsville, in Building K, Room 100, March 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Call Carol Byrd at 443-840-4580.

Patapsco: Life Along Maryland's Historic River Valley -- March 10, 4 p.m., at the Gallery on Stevenson University's Greenspring Campus, 1525 Greenspring Valley Road.

Author Alison Kahn and artist Peggy Fox will talk about their book on the Patapsco featuring the small towns of Ellicott City, Oella, Elkridge, Relay and Daniels.

Free.

Call Diane DiSalvo at 443-334-2163.

Mega Networking Event -- hosted by Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, March 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Rolling Road Golf Club, 814 Hilltop Road.

Networking mixer includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and one free drink ticket.

Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers who register in advance; $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers at the door.

Call 410-719-9609.

Record/CD Show -- at the Arbutus Fire Hall, 5200 Southwestern Blvd., March 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Records, tapes and CDs for sale.

410-455-0418.

What You Don't Know About Veteran's Pensions and Benefits -- presented by Caritas House Assisted Living, March 29, 6:30 p.m., at 3308 Benson Ave.

Learn about the potential Veterans Administration pension money to help with care giving costs.

Veterans must have served at least one day during a time of war but need not have been in a war zone.

410-646-6600.

Child's Play -- art display through April 9 at CCBC-Catonsville.

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Sunday.

443-840-4246 or ccbcmd.edu/adim/galleries,html.

Shredding Day -- held by the Patapsco Council, Knights of Columbus, April 17, noon- 2 p.m. at 1010 Frederick Road.

No charge, donations welcome.

Call Mike Blair at 410-744-8754.

Eye Glasses/Cell Phones -- collected by the Arbutus Lions Club, for its sight and hearing project.

Drop off at yellow collection boxes in front of the Mars store in Maiden Choice Shopping Center.

Call Linda Orr at 410-242-6445.

New Breed Bible School -- a new school started by Living Word Family Church, 3761 Commerce Drive, Suite 410.

Meets every Monday, 7-8 p.m.

410-247-9673.

Education

Equinox: The Time of Equality -- a planetarium show presented by the CCBC-Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Road, March 20, 10 -11 a.m. in the Benjamin Banneker Planetarium, Room D-003. Free.

443-840-4560.

After-School Tutorial for ELL Refugee Students -- Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Halethorpe Elementary School, 4300 Maple Ave.

Teachers and students participate in language development activities to learn social and academic English.

Program will run for 10 weeks and is supported by Title III funds.

410-887-1406.

Preschool Registration -- at Holy Nativity Day School, 1200 Linden Ave., for 3- and 4-year-olds for 2010-2011.

Open house March 10, 5:30-7 p.m.

410-247-5972.

Kindergarten Openings -- for the 2010-2011 year at Mount Providence Child Development Center, 701 Gun Road, Relay.

Also openings for the preschool program for ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old.

410-247-0449.

Preschool -- at CCBC Catonsville has openings in the Toddler Program (ages 12-24 months) and the Explorers Program (2-3 years).

Call Gerard Cohee at 443-840-4242.

Fundraisers

Spring Flea Market -- hosted by Our Lady of Victory Home and School Association, March 13, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the school, 4416 Wilkens Ave.

$15 for a table.

Contact Amy Boyd at 443-992-2870 or boydam@mail.olvschool.com.

Quarter Mania Auction -- sponsored by PTSA of Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, March 19, 6 p.m. at Westchester Community Center, 2414 Westchester Ave.

Fundraiser for Class of 2010 After Prom Party.

Tickets $25.

Purchase a table (8 tickets) and get additional free paddle.

No one under age 14.

Call Diane at 410-536-0638 or Julie at 410-536-0364.

Silent Auction -- hosted by Lamb of God School, March 20, 6:30-10 p.m. at the school, 1810 Fairview Ave.

Items to be auctioned include Ravens' collector items, jewelry and more.

Dinner catered by the Candlelight Inn.

Tickets are $25.

Contact 410-242-4100 or logauction@yahoo.com.

Easter Bazaar -- hosted by Our Lady of Victory, 4414 Wilkens Ave.

Cakes, cookies, cutlery, crafts and special raffle items.

Spring Caritas Gala --presented by St. Agnes Foundation, March 27, at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore, 300 Light St., 7-11 p.m. to benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Dancing, cocktails dinner and live music by the band, "Doctor's Orders."

Tickets $250; table of 10 for $2,200.

410-368-3155.

14th Annual Port to Fort 6k Run/Family Walk -- April 25, 9 a.m., to benefit Believe in Tomorrow National Children's Foundation starts and finishes at Baltimore Museum of Industry on Key Highway.

The 3.72-mile course winds through historic areas of the city, including the birthplace of the country's national anthem.

Register to run, walk, have fun and support the cause.

www.believeintomorrow.org/p2f.

Hall Available -- The Relay Town Hall at 1710 Arlington Ave., in Relay, available for rental for birthday and holiday parties, and weddings.

Call Richard Gloth at 410-536-0389.

Good Eats

Bull and Oyster Roast -- hosted by Ravens Roost 55, Catonsville, March 13, 7-11 p.m. at The Lodge, 2832 9 Mile Circle.

Tickets $35.

Contact Laura Poling at 410-365-3058 or lbjpol@comcast.net.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner -- hosted by The Church of the Holy Apostles, 4922 Leeds Ave., March 13, 5-7 p.m.

Bake table, door prizes, 50/50.

Proceeds benefit the youth group.

Turkey and Ham Supper -- hosted by Lansdowne United Methodist Church, March 13, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at 114 Laverne Ave.

Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing, apple sauce, cole slaw, dessert and beverage included.

Adults $9.50; Children 6-12, $4.50; Under 5 free with paying adult.

All carryout suppers $9.50.

Call Virginia Mullins at 410-242-3039.

St. Patty's Day Dinner and Celebration -- hosted by St. Clement Parish, March 14, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. Clement Hall, 2700 Washington Ave.

Food catered by Olive Grove. Entertainment.

$20 for ages 13 and older; $10 for ages 6-12, free for under 6.

410-242-1025.

Pancake Breakfast -- hosted by Howard Lodge 101 A.F. and A.M., March 20, 7-11 a.m., at 5585 Levering Ave., Elkridge.

Scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage and gravy, fried potatoes, biscuits, coffee, tea, juices and milk.

Bull Roast -- hosted by Norbel School March 20, 7:30-11:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Church, Old Washington Road in Elkridge to benefit school's Tuition Assistance Fund.

Bull roast menu, beer and wine, DJ, silent auction, wheels and raffles.

Tickets $40 in advance.

Norbel is a private, nonprofit school for students in grades 1-12 with learning differences.

Contact Krys Renzi at 410-796-6700 or krenzi@norbelschool.org or go to www.norbelschool.org.

Surf and Turf -- hosted by the Sportsmen's H.F.S Club, April 17, 7-11 p.m. at American Legion Post 137, 1508 DeSoto Road.

Steamed and fried shrimp, pit beef, ham and turkey, beer and set-ups.

$35.

410-977-4668.

Shrimp Feast -- hosted by the Catonsville Ravens Club April 18, 1-6 p.m. at the Lodge, 2832 9 Mile Circle.

Shrimp, pit beef, ham, turkey, etc.

Tickets are $42.

Call George Deal at 410-695-4237

Dinner -- third Fridays, 6-9 p.m., at English Consul Volunteer Fire Department, 2827 Michigan Ave.

Cost is $8 for ages 12 and older, $6 for under 12.

410-636-4433.

Health and Fitness

Women and Heart Disease -- hosted by St. Agnes Hospital, March 22, noon to 2 p.m., at St. Agnes Hospital, Community Room A, 900 Caton Ave.

Free seminar about heart health education. Registration required.

Contact Nancy Mannion at 410-368-2246 or www.stagnes.org.

Free Blood Pressure Screening -- first and third Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave. Free valet parking.

410-368-3218.

Low Impact Aerobic Classes -- hosted by St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 901 Courtney Road, April 5-May 27, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:45-7:55 p.m.

Cost is $59 for two classes; $68 for three classes.

410-788-1459.

Yoga -- hosted by St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 901 Courtney Road, Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m.

Cost is $75 for 11 weeks.

410-788-5674.

Library

Arbutus Library -- 1581 Sulphur Spring Road, hosts:

410-887-1451.

March 16: Preschool Story Time, stories, activities and songs for ages 2-5 years with an adult, 10:30 a.m.

March 17: Baby Boosters, for ages up to 23 month, 10:30 a.m.

March 20: Make a clock out of a CD, for teens, 2 p.m.

Lansdowne Library -- 500 Third Ave. hosts:

March 11: Fun Food Fest, make and share great tasting foods, for ages 11-17 years. Registration required, 2:30 p.m.

March 11: Teen Gaming, play Rock Band, Madden NFL 10 and other Wii and Xbox 360 games, for ages 11-17 years, 3-4:30 p.m.

March 13: Preschool Story Time, stories, activities and songs for ages 2-5 years with an adult, 1 p.m.

March 13: Spring Is Here, songs, stories and puppetry by Candy and Cupcake, for ages 2-5 years with an adult, 1 p.m.

March 15: Pajama Story Time, for ages 2-5.

March 18: Fun Food Fest, for ages 11-17, 2:30 p.m.

410-887-5602.

Music and Theater

Godspell -- presented by the Heritage Players Inc., Thursday-Saturday, March 18,19,20,25,26 and 27, 8 p.m.; and March 21 and 28, 2 p.m., Rice Auditorium on the campus of Spring Grove Hospital Center.

Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for students and seniors.

March 18 is "pay what you can night."

410-869-9174.

Irishman's Chorale -- will perform at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, at Charlestown Retirement Community, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, March 21, 3 p.m.

Leo Luco, director.

410-737-0669.

Outdoors

Wildflower Day-Nature Trail -- held at Charlestown Retirement Community, April 15,11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Cross Creek Lobby.

Nature exhibits, raffle, demonstrations and more.

410-242-2822.

Free Gardening Seminars -- hosted by Valley View Farms Garden Center and Nursery, 11035 York Road.

March 13: Growing lettuces and salad greens, 9 a.m.

March 13: Garden tips for early spring, 10 a.m.

www.valleyviewfarms.com.

Politics

Friends for Greg Morgan -- "friend-raiser" March 13, 7-11 p.m. at Arbutus Town Hall for candidate for 1st District County Council.

Tickets are $25. Catering by Monaghan's Pub.

Contact Beth Reymann at reymann1904@verizon.net or Terry Kendrick at kendrickkids@comcast.net.

Show Support for Steve Whisler -- March 14, 3-6 p.m. at Matthew's 1600 in Catonsville.

Meet the conservative running for Baltimore County Council seat for District 1.

Wine, cheese and other light hors d'oeuvres served.

Tickets are $40.

www.ElectWhisler.com.

Reunions

Lansdowne Alumni Dance -- at the Columbian Center in Severna Park, 335 Gov. Ritchie Hhwy., March 26, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Cost is $35 or $30 per ticket for group of 10 or more.

Beer, wine, soda and possibly a light meal included.

Contact David Thurston at dthurston@crowntitle.com or Joe Mulle at Joe.p.mullen@intel.com.

Seniors

E-mail and Internet Basic Skills -- weekdays, 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., at Arbutus United Methodist Church, 1201 Maple Ave.

Free sessions last 1-1-1/2 hours each week.

Call Mary Lee Nevitt at 410-744-1075.

Senior Educational Forum -- hosted by the Baltimore County Association of Senior Citizens Organizations, March 12, 9:45 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Towson United Methodist Church, Dulaney Valley Road.

Speakers, displays and giveaways.

Call Beth Wiseman at 410-484-6866.

Lansdowne Senior Center -- hosts the following at 424 Third Ave.:

March 17: St. Patrick's Day luncheon and celebration, noon, $7.

March 18: Low salt limbo, 10:30 a.m.

March 18: We can work it out, 11 a.m.

Flea market every Friday, 9-11 a.m.

Catonsville Senior Center -- hosts the following at 501 N. Rolling Road.

March 10: 3,000-mile tune-up, 10:30 a.m.

March 11: Filling your to-do list, 12:45 p.m.

March 12: New member orientation, 9 a.m.

March 12: Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, 10:30 a.m.

March 12: Ice cream treat, 12:45 p.m.

March 15: Electric and classic guitar, 12:45 p.m.

March 17: Keeping up with the times, 10:30 a.m.

March 19: Quarter Auction. Doors open 6 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m. $3 a paddle. Purchase a paddle by March 19, and receive a free paddle.

ESOL classes Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:45 a.m.

410-887-0900.

Singles

First Place Singles -- a group for singles over 40.

March 11: Poetry Night, 311 Stafford Drive, 7 p.m.

For schedule, go to www.firstplacesingles.org.

Support

Alzheimer's support group -- meets first Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Brightview Assisted Living, 912 S. Rolling Road.

410-788-5001 or go to www.brightviewseniorliving.com.

Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group -- meets second Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., Catonsville Commons, 16 Fusting Ave.

Call Christine Lively at 410-747-1800, Ext. 107.

Caregivers Support Group -- meets second Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. at Jenkins Senior Living Community, 3320 Benson Ave.

410-646-0100.

Family support groups -- for those touched by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and MDS meets third Tuesdays at St. Agnes Cancer Center.

410-527-0220.

Heart patients support group -- meets second Tuesdays at noon and fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Hospital.

410-368-2246.

Hepatitis C Support Group -- meets second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave. Free.

866-690-WELL.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and St. Agnes Cancer Center Support Group -- meets third Mondays at 7 p.m. at Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Road.

Call Jen at 410-368-2970.

MS Support Group -- meetings held second Saturdays in Catonsville area, 10 a.m.-noon,

Call Lyn at 410-747-6540.

Recovery from Food Addiction -- meets Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1905 Edmondson Ave.

Call Lynne at 410-744-0940.

St. Agnes Stepping Stones -- a holistic breast cancer support group, meets first Thursdays at St. Agnes Hospital comprehensive breast center reception area, 900 Caton Ave.

Call Mary Capano at 410-368-2306.

Stroke Support and Wellness Group -- meets second Wednesdays, 2:30-4 p.m., St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave.

Call Eileen Shyrock at 410-368-3246.

Travel

New Orleans -- sponsored by St. Mark Roamin' Catholics, April 25-May 2.

Seven nights include two en route, three in New Orleans and two en route home.

Seven breakfasts and six dinners.

Tour the French Quarter; riverboat cruise, Harrah's Casino and more.

$744 double.

Call Carol at 410-744-7092.

Atlantic City Trips -- last Monday of month, $25.

Call Delores at Rene's, 410-242-6490.

Volunteer

Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department -- needs volunteers in administrative and emergency operations at 5200 Southwestern Blvd.

Drop in or attend monthly social hour, first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.

www.arbutusvfd.org.

Kernan Hospital Gift Shop -- needs adults. Flexible hours. Rewarding experience.

Call Frank at 410-448-6379.

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland -- needs volunteers to deliver meals from its distribution site at Catonsville United Methodist Church, 6 Melvin Ave.

Call Dejanelle at 443-573-0926 or e-mail peterkin@mowcm.org.

Telephone Support Group -- Better BedRest Inc., a nonprofit that provides resources, support and referrals for women on bed rest due to high-risk pregnancies, needs telephone volunteers.

Volunteers must have been on bed rest during pregnancy or connection to bed rest.

Training provided.

Call 410-740-7662 for application and information.

Baltimore County Department of Aging Home Team -- needs volunteers to help homebound seniors.

410-887-4141 or cshaneybrook@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Fuel Fund of Maryland -- needs volunteers to serve as instructors in an energy conservation education and financial education program.

Training includes five classes, each approximately one hour.

410-821-3022, Ext. 106.

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