Owings Mills Times calendar

Submit notices via e-mail: owingsmillstimes@patuxent.com; fax: 410-997-0885; or mail: Owings Mills Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication.

Arts

Stevenson University -- 1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, presents "Art Effects," free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. 443-334-2163.

* Retrospective Restart: Sand Beaches to Steel Beams, by Rodney Cook, through Sept. 26.

* Virtual Poems, by Mary Walker, will be in the St. Paul's Companies Pavilion, through Dec. 19.

* In Search of by Katherine Kavanaugh will be in the Art Gallery, Oct. 5-Nov. 21.

Gordon Center For Performing Arts -- Joseph & Rebecca Meyerhoff Gallery, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., features Selected Oil Paintings of Jonathan West, Sept. 26 - Dec. 20. The Joseph & Rebecca Meyerhoff Gallery is open to those patrons who attend performances. 410-356-7469, press 5.

Benefits

Fresh Rides for Football Car Wash -- hosted by Words To Life Ministries, Sept. 12, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., 12 South Tollgate Road, Owings Mills. 410-902-7211.

5th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser -- to benefit MidAtlantic Cardiovascular Foundation, Nov. 7, 2- 5 p.m., Linwood's Restaurant, 25 Crossroads Drive, Owings Mills, $125. 410-825-2372.

Clubs

Beth El Young Members -- young adult social group of Beth El Congregation's "Torah at the Tavern" meets the first Wednesday each month, 6:30 p.m. 410-484-0411 or micah@bethelbalto.com.

Kiwanis Club of Reisterstown -- general meetings first and third Tuesday, Reisterstown United Methodist Church, 246 Main St. New members welcome. 410-356-5707.

Kiwanis Club of Reisterstown and Women's Club of Glyndon -- are co-sponsoring an evening of Bingo, Oct. 9, 6 p.m., Arcadia Fire Hall. $18, in advance; $20 at the door. Call 410-833-7363 or 410-236-3787. Gift baskets and cash prizes will be awarded.

Jewish Women International, Lilie Straus/Hope Chapter -- opening luncheon meeting Sept. 13, 12:30 p.m., 2221 Sugarcone Road. The speaker will be Deborah Blank. 410-653-7833.

Community

Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Glyndon Chamber of Commerce -- Brown Bag Lunch Networking Club, Sept. 24 at Easy Movers, 107 Wabash Ave., Glyndon, noon to 1 p.m. 410-702-7073.

Farmers' Market at the JCC -- Sundays until Nov. 8; 8 a.m.-noon, Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC (lower parking lot) 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. 410-356-5200, ext. 414, gzuskin@jcc.org. or www.owingsmillsfarmersmarket.com.

A Perfect Par-ing -- a golf and wine event, Oct. 1 at Greystone Golf Course, 2115 White Hall Road, White Hall. Putting clinic at 3 p.m.; 9 holes of golf at 4 p.m., wine tasting and food pairings, 6:30-8 p.m. Costs, golf and wine, $60, wine only, $35. RSVP deadline Sept. 24, 410-887-1945.

Community Yard Sale -- at FutureCare Cherrywood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 12020 Reisterstown Road, Sept. 12, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tables, $10. 410-833-7483.

Walk-in Legal Clinic -- get legal information, advice and referrals for Jewish individuals with limited income, offered by Jewish Legal Services, second Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Jewish Community Services, 5750 Park Heights Ave. Fall clinics are Sept.14, Oct.12, Nov. 9. 410-843-7305 or www.jcsbaltimore.org.

Maryland State Boychoir -- Auditions for ages of 7-17. Applications are being accepted during September and October. 410-554-8644 or www.marylandstateboychoir.org.

Jewish Community Services -- Career Services is hosting a free informational workshop about positions available for the 2010 Census on Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-noon at the Jewish Community Center, 5700 Park Heights Ave. Free. 410-843-7515.

Financial Strategies For Today's Woman -- featuring Roxanne David, hosted by Denise Murphy, an independant representative of Primerica Financial Services, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., 3655 A Old Court Road, Suite A, Pikesville. RSVP by Sept. 13, 443-621-8879.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Sisterhood -- 15th Annual Holiday Boutique and Silent Auction, 7401 Park Heights Ave., Nov. 15-16, is looking for vendors. 410-764-1587 ext. 270.

My Second Home Early Education Centers Community Carnival -- Sept.12, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., My Second Home of Owings Mills, 20 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Owings Mills. Included will be performance from the Kinderman, games, prizes, food, vendors, and a Moon Bounce. 410-581-9335.

Education

Host Families Needed -- for two assistant teachers from Colombia, South America. Assistants are employed by Sudbrook Magnet Middle School to teach Spanish. Both are approximately 25 years old and speak English fluently. emcdonald@bcps.org.

Stevenson University -- Campus Circle, Owings Mills presents "Networking for Knowledge" for working adults, Oct.14, 6-8:30 p.m. in Rockland Center for refreshments and networking. 410-486-7001 or www.stevenson.edu.

The Alumni Association of Franklin High School -- meets third Wednesdays, 7 p.m. in the Reisterstown Room at the Reisterstown Public Library, 415 Cockey's Mill Road. 410-833-1703 or e-mail alumnifhs@gmail.com.

Libraries/Books

Lilith Book Club -- Jewish book club at Beth El for women in their 20s, 30s and 40s, meets third Mondays, 7:30 p.m. in the Kolker Room. 410-484-0411 or lindsay.kleiman@gmail.com.

The Reisterstown Library -- 21 Cockey's Mill Road, hosts Preschool Story Time, for ages 2-5 years with adult, Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m. 410-887-1165.

Pikesville Library -- 1301 Reisterstown Road, hosts the following. 410-887-1234.

* Preschool Story Time, for ages 2-5 years with adult, Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m.

* Baby Boosters, stories, music, movement and rhymes for ages 0-23 months with adult, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.

* Anime Fun, watching new releases of old favorites, for teens, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.

Outdoor Activities

Soldiers Delight -- Meet at Visitor Center. 5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills. Call in advance to sign up. 410-461-5005.

* Star-Gazing, Sept. 12, 8-10 p.m. September highlight: Jupiter, King of the planets. Free.

* Hibuurr-nation, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how some Maryland animals prepare for winter, take a short hike and make a craft to take home. Ages 6-12. Cost, $5.

* Wildflower Hike, Sept. 13, 2-4 p.m. Take a guided hike to see some wonders of the area. Free, donations welcome.

* Animal Antics, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about animals and their behaviors, hear a story and do an activity. Ages 6-12. Cost, $3.

* Birding Hike, Sept. 20, 8-11 a.m. Join a naturalist to see and hear some local and migrant birds in a variety of habitats. May hike up to 2 miles. Ages 12-up. Cost, $2.

* Story-Telling Hour, Sept. 20, 1-2 p.m. Short stories with a nature or animal theme. Free.

* Owl Prowl, Oct. 3, 8-10 p.m. Night hike to listen for local owls, followed by a program featuring the owls from the Scales & Tales program. For ages 7-up. $5.

* Star-Gazing, Oct. 11, 8-10 p.m. October highlights: Flying dragons, horses, and whales. Free.

Religion

Covenant of Grace Presbyterian Church -- 820 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown. 410-833-2160 offers free English classes to internationals, beginning Sept.14. Registration, Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. Free child care ages infant-12 years.

Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah Congregation Sisterhood -- First general meeting, Sept. 22 at noon at the congregation at 7000 Rockland Hills Drive. The speaker will be Rabbi Elan Adler. 410-653-7485.

Har Sinai -- Celebration of Cantor Ellen Schwab's one year anniversary with the congregation at an Erev Shabbat service Sept. 11, 7 p.m., 2905 Walnut Ave. Special guest composer Cantor Stephen Richards will offer remarks, and music he composed in honor of Schwab. A reception will follow. 410-654-9393 or www.harsinai-md.org.

High Holy Days Services -- Creative Classical Reform Jewish services. Rosh Hashana, Sept. 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Yom Kippur service, Monday Sept. 28, 1-2 p.m. Pikesville Senior High, 7621 Labyrinth Road. 410-484-6206.

Rosh Hashana Under the Stars -- presented by Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Sept. 18, Oregon Ridge Park, 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysvile. Park opens with Peabody Ragtime Ensemble, 4:30 p.m. followed by a family service, led by Baltimore Hebrew Congregation's Rabbi Elissa Sachs-Kohen and Cantor Solomon.

Gorn Chapel, Beth El Congregation -- 8101 Park Heights Ave. offers "Finding God as Jews and Christians" Special Program in Memory of H. Allan Lipsitz, Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m., Free, open to the community. RSVP by Oct. 5 to receptionist@bethelbalto.com.

Reunions

Woodlawn High School Class of 1964 -- 45-year reunion, Sept. 26, 4-8 p.m. at American Legion Post 116, 1090 Westminster Road in Reisterstown. ddklasmeier@comcast.net.

Calvert Hall Class of 1969 -- 40-year reunion, Sept. 25 at Calvert Hall. 410-561-3912 or ashrodes@mackenziecommercial.com.

Forest Park Class of 1942 Reunion -- Oct. 4, 1 p.m. Hilton Inn, 1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville. 410-902-1391 or 410-318-6641.

Northwestern High School -- 40-year reunion, Oct. 17, 7-11 p.m., Mt. Washington Conference Center, 5801 Smith Ave. $75 by check. 410-653-8004 or Mickeyw@polypm.com, 410-252-1700 ext. 266 or DMilner@milner-fenwick.com.

Baltimore City College -- Class of 1949 60-year Reunion, Oct. 25, noon-5 p.m., Martin's Vallley mansion in Valley Center, 594 Cranbrook Road, Hunt Valley. 410-363-1646.

Seniors

Pikesville Senior Center -- 1301 Reisterstown Road, offers Integrative Therapies for Pain Management, Sept. 10, 10:15 a.m.. 410-887-1245 or www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging.

Community College of Baltimore County Senior Institute -- 11101 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, offers "Back to Work Again," Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Seniors, $89; non-seniors, $129. 443-840-5830.

The Edward A. Myerberg Center -- 3101 Fallstaff Road offers the following. 410-358-6856 or www.myerbergseniorcenter.org.

* Meanings in Modern Art, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Nov. 4, 11 and 18, 10 a.m.-11:15 p.m. Fee: $70 member, $82 non-member.

* Lerner & Loewe, Oct. 6, 13 and 20, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Fee: $35 member, $47 non-member.

* All That Jazz, Nov. 10, 17 and 24, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. $35 member, $47 non-member.

* T'ai Chi for Seniors improves balance, increases vitality, Fridays, Sept. 11-Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m.

CCBC Senior Institute Courses -- 11101 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, 443-840-5830.

* Intro to Computers, Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Dec.1, 10 a.m.-noon.

* Windows XP - Getting Started, Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Oct. 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

* Operas and their Composers, Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Dec.1, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* Sherlock Holmes, Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Dec.1, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* Creative Writing, Wednesdays, Sept. 29-Dec. 9, 1-3 p.m.

* Genealogy and Heraldry, Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* Government/Politics in Middle East, Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* Korean War, Thursdays, Oct.1-Dec.10, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* History of Piracy, Thursdays, Oct.1-Dec.10, 1-2:30 p.m.

Volunteers

Gordon Center For Performing Arts -- 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, Volunteers needed as ticket takers and ushers. Call Marilyn Zvili at 410-356-7469, press 5, then 4 or mzvili@gordoncenter.com.

Northeast Booster Reporter calendar

Submit notices via e-mail: notices to booster@patuxent.com; fax: 410-997-0885 or mail: Northeast Booster Reporter, 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.

Benefits

Quarter Auction -- Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Rosedale Gardens, 8037 Philadelphia Road. Paddles, $3 or 2 for $5. Portion of proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Maryland through the MSP Polar Bear Plunge. 410-687-9437 or www.plungemd.com.

21st Annual Pancake Day -- sponsored by Baltimore Forest Number 45, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, to help children with Muscular Dystrophy, 2501 Putty Hill Ave., Parkville, Nov. 7, 7 a.m.-noon. Donation is $4 for all you can eat. 410-668-4545.

Boy Scout Troop 124 Annual Flea Market -- St. Isaac Jogues, 9215 Old Harford Road, Carney, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bargains, food, plenty of parking.

Boy Scout Troop 26 Flea Market -- to benefit Boy Scout Troop 26, St. Ursula School Auditorium, 8900 Harford Road, Perry Hall, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Vendors, $16 per table. Call 410-661-4659 or e-mail t26fleamarket@verizon.net.

Churches

Carney Assembly of God Church -- 3319 Summit Ave., Fall Food Drive through November. Donations may be dropped off at the church Monday though Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 410-661-6388.

Hiss United Methodist Church -- 8700 Harford Road, Parkville, offers the following. 410-668-5665. www.hisschurch.org.

* Scrapbooking fundraiser to benefit the general fund, Nov. 6, 6-10 p.m. $5., Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $25. 410-599-7925 or www.gstrp1429@aol.com.

* Oyster and ham supper (all you can eat) and bazaar, Nov. 21, 1-6 p.m. Adults $17, children under 12, $5. Under 3, free.

* The church is collecting good used or new shoes for the homeless in Baltimore County. They may be dropped off in the church office.

Parke Memorial United Methodist Church -- 18910 York Road Parkton, hosts Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. 410-227-8134 or e-mail mandypatterson@me.com.

Parkville Baptist Church -- 3309 Taylor Ave., hosts Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m., lots of candy and decorated car trunks and games. 410-444-6188.

Perry Hall United Methodist Church -- 9515 Belair Road, Nottingham. 410-529-7176 or www.perryhallumc.org hosts the following.

* Perry Hall Folk Music Night, Nov. 7, 7-10 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. An open mike event. 410-529-7176 or ndzimmer@comcast.net.

* Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m., Trick-or-treating from car trunk to trunk.

* Turkey and Ham Dinner and Bazaar, Nov. 14, 4:30-8 p.m. Pre-paid tickets: Adults, $11; Children ages 6-12, $7; Children under 6, free.

St. Joseph Parish Open House -- 8420 Belair Road, Fullerton. 410-256-7505, Nov. 11, 8:30-11:30 a.m. www.stjoeschool.org or 410-256-8026 to make an appointment.

St. Peters Lutheran Church -- 7910 Belair Road. 410-668-1762 offers "Surviving the Holidays," a healing journey for those who have lost a loved one, Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m.

Community

Parkville Chapter of the American Sewing Guild -- offers the following at Sassy Sewer Sewing Lounge, 9008 Harford Road, Parkville. 410-882-7277 or sew.sassy@verizon.net. or www.sassysewer.com or www.marylandasg.org. Monthly meetings resume on fourth Fridays at Sassy SEWer Sewing Lounge.

Carney Improvement Association and the Sons of the American Revolution -- will honor the Veterans of Carney who have served in the military, Nov. 8, 2 p.m., at the Carney Veterans Memorial. 410-668-5183.

Greater Parkville Community Council meeting -- Parkville Recreation and Senior Center, 8601 Harford Road, Parkville, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., presentation to address crime on state and local levels. 410-668-2580.

Health

Franklin Square Hospital classes -- 9000 Franklin Square Drive. 1-888-746-2852.

* Prepared Childbirth Comprehensive Course, Nov. 15, 22, Dec. 6,13, 2-4:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 9,16, 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 21, 6-9 p.m. (optional session), Nov. 21, Dec. 5,12,19, 9:30-12:30 p.m., free.

* Prepared Childbirth Weekend Express, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 21, 6-9 p.m. (optional), free.

* Breastfeeding: Facts, Myths and Techniques, Nov. 9, 6:30-9 p.m., free.

* Hypnobirthing, Nov. 1, 8,15, 22, 2-5 p.m.

"Maryland Birth Politics: A Panel Discussion"-- sponsored by The International Cesarean Awareness Network, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 4414 Frankford Ave., Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., free. 410-483-3202 or ICANofBaltimore@comcast.net or www.icanofbaltimore.org.

Libraries

Rosedale Public Library -- offers the following at 6105 Kenwood Ave. 410-887-0512.

*Baby Boosters, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. Stories, music, movement and rhymes for ages 0-23 months. registration required.

* Toddler Story Time, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. Stories, music and movement activities for ages 2-3 years.

* 4 Youth by Youth, Nov. 3, 3:30-5 p.m. Learning about community outreach, getting ready for college and entrepreneurship, for teens ages 11-17.

* Video Games for Teens, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Play Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other Wii and Xbox 360 games for teens, registration required.

* Preschool Story Time, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m. Stories, activities and songs for ages 2-5 years.

White Marsh Public Library -- offers the following at 8133 Sandpiper Circle. 410-887-5097.

* 21-Day Book Club, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Share your thoughts about Francesca Marciano's "The End of Manners"

* Baby Boosters, Nov. 5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Stories, music, movement and rhymes for ages 0-23 months.

* Preschool Story Time, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. Stories, activities and songs for ages 2-5 years.

* Computer Know-How at Your Library, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. Hands-on demonstration-talk for ages 13 years and up, registration required.

Parkville Public Library -- 9509 Harford Road. 410-887-5353.

* Preschool Story Time, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m. Stories, activities and songs for ages 2-5.

* Move it with Uncle Pete, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. interactive music featuring Uncle Pete on guitar for ages 2-5.

Perry Hall Public Library -- offers the following at 9685 Honeygo Blvd. 410-887-5195.

* Baby Boosters, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. Stories, music, movement and rhymes for ages 0-23 months, registraton required.

* Preschool Story Time, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m. Stories, activities and songs for ages 2-5 years.

* Computer Know-How at Your Library, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m., for ages 13 and up. Registration required.

* "Critter Caravans' Pleeze and Squeeze Show," Nov. 7, 2 p.m. Seeing and touching reptiles and learning about them, for all ages.

Recreation

Cash Bingo -- sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 11615, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. at the Church of the Annunciation Parish Hall, 5212 McCormick Ave., Rosedale. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 410-866-6546 or www.kofc11615.com, click on bingo card.

Cromwell Valley Park -- 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, 410-887-2503, info@cromwellvalleypark.org. Reservations required for all programs, unless otherwise specified.

* After School Hawk Club, for fourth through sixth grades, first and third Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., through Nov.18. $15 members, $20 non-members.

* Reptiles & Amphibians, Mythbusters! Oct. 31, 10-11:30 a.m. All ages. Reservations required. $2 members, $4 non-members. Willow Grove Nature Education Center.

* Saturday Morning Birdwalks, Nov. 7, 21, 7-10 a.m. Reservations not required. Free. Willow Grove Farm.

* The Great Migration Challenge, Nov. 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 5-12. Reservations required. $2 members, $4 non-members. Willow Grove Farm.

* Adults Only Chocolate, Nov. 14, 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required. $3 members, $5 non-members. Willow Grove Nature Education Center.

* Rain Barrel Workshop, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Build your own rain barrel. Workshop is free. Take home cost is $60. Ages 16 and up. Reservations required. Willow Grove Nature Education Center. 410-668-0118.

* Nature Storytime, "The Lorax", Nov. 21, 1-2 p.m. Ages 4-7. Reservations required. $2 members, $4 non-members. Willow Grove Nature Education Center.

Rosedale Recreation and Parks Council -- 8200 Old Philadelphia Road offers the following. 410-887-0294.

* Red Cross Weekday Swim program, mail-in only registration. Call weekdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for details.

* Martial Arts and Fitness, McCormick Elementary School, 5101 Hazelwood Ave., weekdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $35 per month.

Seniors

Overlea Senior Center -- 4314 Fullerton Ave., Overlea. 410-887-5220.

* Free insurance screenings, Nov. 12, noon-3 p.m. www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging.

* "Moving to the Future: Exercise and Physical Activity," Nov. 25, 10 a.m. www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging.

Parkville Senior Center -- 8601 Harford Road, Parkville, 410-887-5338.

* "Moving to the Future: Exercise and Physical Activity," Nov. 10, 10 a.m.

Seven Oaks Senior Center -- 9210 Seven Courts Drive, offers the following. Sign up at the front desk. 410-887-5192.

* Flu shots, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.-noon. BCDA and Maxim Health Services is providing flu and pneumonia shots. Cost $30 flu, $45 pneumonia.

* Little Italy, Nov. 3,10:30 a.m. Baltimore historian, Zippy Larson will discuss Baltimore's Little Italy.

* Self Defense for Seniors, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.

* How To Stay Young, Nov. 9, 12:45 p.m.

* Moving To The Future, Nov. 10, 1 p.m.

* Sock Hop, Nov. 10, noon. Cheeseburgers and milkshakes, music of the Saturday Night Jukebox, $5.

* Reading Buddies, Nov. 13 and 20, 10:30 a.m.

* Understanding Body Composition, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.

* Eye Glass Fittings, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.

* Movie Matinee, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. Movie matinee. Popcorn and sodas provided.

* Celebrating Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, noon. Lunch and an afternoon of music. Cost for lunch is $5.

* Jewelry Making Class, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. All supplies included, cost $2.

Rosedale Senior Center -- 1208 Neighbors Ave., Rosedale offers the following. Sign up at the front desk. 410-887-0233.

* Monthly Blood Pressure Check, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-noon. Free.

* How to Stay Young for the First Hundred Years, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m.

* Moving to the Future Exercise and Physical Activity, Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m.

* Ice Cream Day, Nov.10, 12:30 p.m. Make your own sundae. $2.

* In Retrospect: Pat and Richard Nixon, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.

* Wellness Wednesdays, Nov. 18,10:30a.m. Nutrition: Presented by Franklin Square Hospital

* Taking Control of Your Diabetes, Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m.

* Screening Needed for Medicare Part D, walk-in screenings until Nov.13, SHIP counselors will screen you and schedule your appointment for Part D enrollment. 410-887-2059.

* Tour of Wolfgang Candy Co., lunch at Hershey Lodge, tour of Chocolate World, Nov. 9, Hershey, Pa. Cost, $68.

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North County News calendar

Submit notices via e-mail: northcountynews@patuxent.com; fax: 410-997-0885; or mail: North County News, 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.

Arts and Entertainment

Ladew Topiary Gardens -- 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, presents Portraits: The Flora and Fauna of Ladew Gardens by artist Meg Page. Reception and preview sale, Oct. 8, 5-6 p.m., $50 per person; Reception and sale, 6-8 p.m., $25 members, $35 non-members; exhibit and sale, Oct. 9-31, during regular business hours, regular admission, adults $10, seniors/students $8, children $2. 410-557-9570 or www.ladewgardens.com, www.megpage.com.

African American Cultural Festival -- Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Towson Courts Plaza, 400 Washington Ave., includes historical exhibits, live music, health and wellness, arts, crafts and food. www.aaculturalfestival.com.

Benefits

GBMC's Volunteer Auxiliary Nearly New Sale -- 6701 N. Charles St., Oct. 24, 25, 9 a.m.-5p.m.; Oct. 26, 28, 29, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. and Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Warehouse-full of gently used fall/winter clothing, electronics, housewares, jewelry, linens, books, toys and collectibles. All proceeds benefit GBMC patient services. www.gbmc.org/community/volunteers or 410-828-9467.

Crab Feast -- hosted by My Neighbors Foundation, a nonprofit group that provides needy North County students with school supplies and other necessities, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. to midnight, at Oregon Ridge Lodge, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville. Tickets are $50. 410-374-4657.

Churches

Clynmalira United Methodist Church -- at 2920 Stockton Road, Phoenix, sponsors the following. 410-472-4107.

* Youth Group, ages 10-18, lessons, discussions, skits, projects, games, snacks, Saturdays, 4:30-6 p.m.

* Fall Festival, Sept. 19, needs flea market vendors and crafters, 10 feet by 14 feet space, $20. Festival includes pit beef, Italian sausage, soups, apple dumplings, games and hay rides. 410-817-4084.

Maryland Line United Methodist Church -- 21500 York Road, Maryland Line, offers World Communion, Sunday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m.; Laity Sunday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. 410-343-0052.

Parke Memorial United Methodist Church -- 18910 York Road, Parkton, World Communion Sunday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.; Laity Sunday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. 410-343-0052.

St. John's Lutheran Church -- 3911 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix, hosts The African Children's Choir, Sept. 18, 7 p.m., free, but an offering for the choir will be received. Reservations, 410-592-6565.

Jessops Methodist Church -- 200th Anniversary Celebration, Sept. 20, 2 p.m., York Road, Phoenix. Circuit Rider will deliver the sermon, guests encouraged to dress in period costume, 1809 to 2009. 410-666-1889.

St. Peters Lutheran Church -- 4300 Church Road, Hampstead, 410-374-2264, www.stpetersbc.org hosts the following.

* 175th Anniversary Celebration with Bishop's visit, Worship Service,10 a.m., pot luck luncheon, Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m.

* Old-fashioned yard sale, Sept. 26, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

* Movie and Mission, bake dog biscuits for shelters. Light supper and movie afterwards, Oct. 17, 4-10 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church -- 12400 Manor Road, Glen Arm, offers the following. 410-592-6224 or www.trinitychurchlonggreen.org or e-mail trinitylg@verizon.net.

* Car Rally, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m.

* Celebratory Eucharist followed by a barbecue, Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m.

Waugh United Methodist Church -- 11453 Long Green Pike, Glen Arm. Spaghetti dinner, Sept. 26, 5-7 p.m., Spaghetti, meat balls, sausage, French bread, beverages, dessert. Free will offering. 410-592-8303

Wiseburg United Methodist Church -- 810 Wiseburg Road, White Hall. Flea market and silent auction, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Spaces free for non-profits. Others: inside, $15; outside, $10. 410-357-9311or 410-821-5927 or wiseburgumc@aol.com.

Hereford United Methodist Church -- holding a yard sale Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 16931 York Road, Monkton. Rental tables still available at $15. 410-329-6269.

Civic associations

The Northern Baltimore County Historical Society -- meets third Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. at Morris Meadows Historical Museum, 1523 Freeland Road, Freeland. Free, open to public. 410-329-6636.

Broadsides -- meets third Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, 3701 Sweet Air Road, Jacksonville. 410-243-5100 or kirschstephen@hotmail.com.

Cockeysville Police and Community Relations Council -- meets fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Bank of America, 11333 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley. 410-628-0906, or prutledge8@comcast.net.

Dance Mill Road Community Association -- meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Long Green Fire Department, 4506 Long Green Road. 410-593-9548.

American Legion Parkton Post 256 -- plans the following events at 19520 York Road. 410-357-5462.

* Bingo, every Monday, 6:45 p.m.

* Friday Night Buffet, Sept. 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m., $10, ages up to 12, $5.

* Saturday Night at the Pavilion, The Dixie Wind Band, Sept. 26, 7-11 p.m., $12 at door.

* Spaghetti dinner, Sept. 29, 4:30-7:30 p.m., $7.50

* Country Breakfast, Oct. 18, 8-11 a.m., $8, children, $4.

Greater Jacksonville Association -- meets third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Jacksonville Elementary School, 3400 Hillendale Heights Road. 410-592-8693 or www.greaterjacksonville.org.

Hereford Zone Business Association -- meets second Thursdays, noon, Hereford Volunteer Fire Company, 510 Monkton Road. www.hzba.org.

Hereford Optimist Club -- meets third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Friendly Farms Restaurant, 17434 Foreston Road, Upperco. 410-343-2660.

Hereford-Parkton Lions Club -- meets first and third Thursdays, 7 p.m., Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, Mount Carmel Road, in Monkton. 410-343-1343.

Independent Order of Oddfellows -- Bethany Lodge 22, Long Green Pike, Glen Arm, hosts the following. 410-472-9878 or geordiem@bcpl.net.

* All-you-can-eat spaghetti suppers, second Saturdays, 5-7:30 p.m., $7.

* All-you-can-eat Sunday brunches, last Sundays, 9 a.m.-noon., $7.

Long Green Valley Lions Club -- meets third Mondays, 7 p.m., Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, 3701 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix. 410-592-5234 or www.lgvlions3bean.net.

New Freedom Lions Club -- Yard Sale, Oct. 3, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., New Freedom Playground to benefit Dollars for Scholars. 717-235-2445.

The Lioness Club -- of Stewartstown, Pa., will be hosting a Fall Harvest Festival, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Stewartstown community fairgrounds, 16 College Ave,, Stewartstown. Event includes scarecrow-stuffing, pumpkin painting, children games, community booths, craft, local artisans and live music. The Stewartstown Lions club will be conducting a free Fitness 5k fun run/walk. Vendors call 410-591-3295 or stewartstownlioness@yahoo.com.

Sparks Glencoe Community Planning Council -- holds a public meeting on second Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Sparks Elementary School Library.

Sons of Italy (Mason-Dixon Lodge #2669) -- All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, Oct. 10, 4-7 p.m., Parish Center of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave. New Freedom, Pa. Dinner includes spaghetti with meatballs, Italian bread, salad, drinks and desserts. $8 for adults, $5 ages 5-12, children under 5, free. Proceeds benefit the Sons of Italy Scholarship Fund. 717-235-3664 or www.orgsites.com/pa/lodge2669.

Community

MOMS Club of Phoenix/Cockeysville -- fall membership drive, Oct. 16, 11 a.m -1 p.m. cockeysvillemomsclub@gmail for location information.

Boordy Vineyards Festival -- 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, Sept. 27, 1-5 p.m. Picniking, wine-tasting, wagon rides, tours, and live music. Admission, $10 (a portion benefits GLGCA), children 12-20, $5, under 5 years, free. 410-592-5015 or www.boordy.com.

2nd annual Camp Puh'Tok Fall Fest Bull Roast -- 17433 Big Falls Road, Monkton, Oct. 24, 1-6 p.m., 50-50 raffle, silent auction and live music. 410-329-6590 or www.camppuhtok.com.

Club 7.7 Teen Club -- 4618 Black Rock Road, presents the following. 410-374-5308. www.teenclub77.com.

* Friday Teen Nights, third Fridays for grades 5-8, 7-9:30 p.m. in the Gym of Grace UMC.

* Community Back-to-School Family Event, Sept. 18, 7-9:30 p.m. Private performance by "Beyond The Veil." Parents are invited. www.beyondaveil.com.

Sweet Adelines "Swashbucklin' Harmony: Adventures on the High C's -- Oct. 18, 3 p.m., Level Volunteer Fire Hall, near Havre de Grace. Tickets, $15, adult; seniors and children under 12, $12. Call 410-638-0777 or go to www.uccsai.org.

New Freedom Fest -- Sept. 19, 10 a.m., Front Street and Railroad Avenue, New Freedom, Pa. Old-time "festival of small town life," includes music, arts and crafts, animals, food, games, dunking booths, a pie eating contest and children's games. 410-733-5948 or www.newfreedomfest.org.

Free Hearing Screenings -- offered by Greater Baltimore Medical Center's Department of Otolaryngology through Nov. 15. Appointments for all over age 5. 443-849-2142 or www.gbmc.org.

Annual Greyhound Reunion Picnic -- Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Hunt Valley, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by Greyhound Pets of America-Maryland, Inc., $2 donation per family helps pay for the park. www.gpa-md.com or 800-600-8607.

Learn to Square Dance -- A free night of dancing with Prettyboy Swingers. Sept. 24, 8 p.m., Seventh District School, York Road, Parkton. 717-235-1161or David@dmdewey.net.

Fire and Rescue

Butler Volunteer Fire Company -- 15019 Falls Road, Butler, flea market, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., also selling pit beef and ham, other foods and sodas.

Maryland Line Volunteer Fire Department-- first Saturday through October is pit beef, ham and turkey sales, beginning at 10 a.m. 21631 York Road.

The Fire Museum of Maryland -- The Annual Steam Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays. info@firemuseummd.org or 410-321-7500.

Hereford Volunteer Ambulance Association -- offers pit beef sale, fourth Saturday through Oct.11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost, $5.50 for a combo, sandwich, drink and chips, 901 Monkton Road. 410-887-1935 or herefordemsrescue.org.

Goodwill Fire Company -- 2318 S. Queen Street, York, Pa. Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association presents Audie Blaylock, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., $13 for members, $16 for non-members. Children under 12, free. 717-292-6175 or 717-350-4791, or www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org.

Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company -- will host a golf tournament Sept. 28 at Hunt Valley Golf Club. Registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the fire company. Cost, $100. 410-527-1634. Mail registration, found at http://cvfc.org to Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 344, Cockeysville 21030.

Libraries/Books

Hereford Library --16940 York Road, Monkton, offers the following. 410-887-1919.

* Baby Boosters Story Time, birth through 23 months, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

* Preschool Story Time, 2-5 years old with adult, Wednesday and Thursdays,10:30 a.m.

* Coffee Conversations, adults, share thoughts about your favorite books. Sept. 21, 11 a.m.

* Pet dental health, for adults, Sept. 22, 7 p.m.

* Hereford Library Book Group, for adults, "Song Yet Sung" by James McBride. Oct. 7, 1 p.m.

* Pajama Story Time, 2-5 years old with adult, stories and songs. Sept. 29, 7 p.m.

* Creatures of the Woods Story Time, 2-5 years with adult, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.

* Babysitting Training Course, for ages 11-17. Earn certification from the American Red Cross. Registration required. Oct. 3 and Oct.10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Mason-Dixon Public Library -- 250 Bailey Drive, Stewartstown, exhibits paintings by Medford Smith, through Sept. 30. 717-993-2404.

Paul Smith Library -- 80 Constitution Ave., Shrewsbury, Pa., offers the following. 717-235-4313.

* Third annual Art Gala, sponsored by Friends of Paul Smith Library featuring the works of eight local artists, with door prizes, refreshments and live music, Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m. Commissions from the sale of art work and $5 admission fee benefit the library. Children ages 12 and under are free.

* Reading and Book Signing, by children's author Laurie Lears, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m., from the book "Stay Away from Rat Boy!"

* 2009-10 Art Series, highlighting the works of local artists. Exhibits are open during regular library hours sponsored by The Friends of the Paul Smith Library. Commissions from the sale of art work benefit the library. E-mail SYCLfriends@yorklibraries.org.

* Stitch 'n' Read series, second Tuesdays. Participants can bring knit or crochet projects and stitch together, chat, read out loud, and share patterns. The next program will be Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m. in the Library's Heritage Room. Register at 717-235-4313, or sycstaff@yorklibraries.org.

* Monthly Card Club, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. in the Library's Heritage Room will feature euchre. Registration is required. Call the library or dfair@yorklibraries.org.

Organizations

Maryland Young Farmers -- sponsored by the Maryland Farm Bureau, meets second Saturdays, 7 p.m. at a Parkton farm. 443-992-2424.

Diddywopps & Keeffers Fine Arts and Crafts --1901 Monton Road, Monkton. 410-472-0470 hosts the following.

* In My Own Backyard, new work by Laurie Fader and Kathleen Stoltzfus through Oct. 19.

* In Our Midst, oil paintings by Anne Walker, photographs by Nancy Lease, Oct. 22-Nov. 30. Artist reception, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Politics

The Reagan Republican Club -- meets third Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Trinity Church Day School, 12400 Manor Road in Long Green. 410-771-1480 or www.reaganrepublicanclub.com.

The Northern Baltimore County Republican & Civic Organization -- meets last Thursday each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Parkton American Legion, 19520 York Road in Parkton. 443-667-4332 or e-mail nbcgop@gmail.com.

Republican Women of Baltimore County -- meets third Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Holly House in the Broadmead Community. Dinner may be reserved for $19. 410-771-8006 or SLTompkins@comcast.net or www.republicanwomenbc.org.

Reunions

Northwestern High School -- 40-year reunion, Oct. 17, 7-11 p.m., Mt. Washington Conference Center, 5801 Smith Ave., $75 by check. 410-653-8004, Mickeyw@polypm.com, 410-252-1700 ext. 266 or DMilner@milner-fenwick.com.

Scouting

Boy Scout Troop 92 -- meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., West Liberty United Methodist Church, West Liberty Road, White Hall. 410-357-8284 or joetow2@comcast.net.

Boy Scout Troop 444/ Venture Crew 444 -- meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, 3701 Sweet Air Road, Jacksonville. Boy Scouts ages 10-18; Venture Crew ages 14-21. 410-967-3455, hdraker@comcast.net or http://cms.jointroop444.org.

Boy Scout Troop 451 -- meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, Prettyboy Dam and Mount Carmel roads, Parkton. 443-324-9976 or www.t451.bsa.org.

Boy Scout Troop 485 -- meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Immanuel Episcopal Church, 1509 Glencoe Road, Sparks-Glencoe.

Cub Scout Pack 485 -- meets at Immanuel Episcopal Church, 1509 Glencoe Road, Sparks. pack485@comcast.net, www.cubpack485.org or 410-303-4164.

Boy Scout Troop 523 -- meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, Middletown Road, Freeland. 410-329-6633 or troop523@comcast.net.

Boy Scout Troop 818 -- meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3911 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix. e-mail schobers1@verizon.net.

Boy Scout Troop 1908 -- meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Camp Puh'tok, Big Falls Road in Monkton. 410-357-0319, ddurkin17@comcast.net.

Cub Scout Pack 523 -- first meeting of the Scouting year, Sept. 21, 6:50 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Hall, 18310 Middletown Road, Parkton. Open to boys in grades one through five. Registration is $15. 443-742-6810 or sagret@comcast.net.

Seniors

Cockeysville Senior Center -- 10535 York Road, Cockeysville presents the following. 410-887-7694

* The Battle of North Point, photographic journey, Sept. 22, 1 p.m.

* The Colors of Autumn, educational slide program of state parks, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.

* Diabetes workshop, Sept. 23, 6-7 p.m.

* Massage Envy, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Sign up at front desk.

Jacksonville Senior Center -- 3101 Paper Mill Road, Phoenix, presents the following. 410-887-1841 or jacksonvillesc@baltimorecountymd.gov.

* Classes in art, ceramics, Internet, senior rhythms, stained glass and woodcarving. Call center for full schedule and costs.

Mt. Carmel Senior Center -- 17038 Prettyboy Dam, Parkton, Integrative Therapies for Pain Management, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. 410-887-1923.

CCBC Senior Institute Courses -- 11101 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, 443-840-5830.

* Intro to Computers, Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Dec.1, 10 a.m.-noon.

* Windows XP: Getting Started, Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Oct. 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

* Operas and their Composers, Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Dec.1, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* Watercolor Painting, Tuesday Sept. 29 and Wednesday Sept. 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

* Sherlock Holmes, Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Dec.1, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* Creative Writing, Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Dec. 9, 1-3 p.m.

* Genealogy and Heraldry, Wednesdays Sept. 30-Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* Government/Politics in Middle East, Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Dec.9, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* Korean War, Thursdays, Oct.1-Dec.10, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

* History of Piracy, Thursdays, Oct.1-Dec.10, 1-2:30 p.m.

Volunteers

Meals on Wheels -- needs volunteers. The distribution site is located at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church at 1834-A E. Joppa Road, Towson. 443-573-0940 or galea@mowcm.org.

Gilchist Hospice Care -- needs volunteers for compassionate care. Next training will be Oct. 31 and Nov. 7. 443-849-8248 or gilchisthospice.org.

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