Local author, journalist Alvarez to address AARP

Rafael Alvarez, author of The Fountain of Highlandtown, Storyteller and Hometown Boy will speak at AARP Patapsco Valley Chapter's monthly meeting Wednesday at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 116 Marydell Road.

Refreshments will be served at noon, and the program will begin at 12:45 p.m. The chapter's business meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Alvarez, a former reporter for The Sun, grew up in Lansdowne and Linthicum.

Members can bring food contributions for a charitable pantry.

Blood pressure checks will be available from Mary Ellen Weidenhoft, health chairwomen of the club.

Information: Paul Bagley, publicity chairman, at 410-255-2601.