St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 12700 Hall Shop Road in Highland, will sponsor a showing of Bonhoeffer, a documentary film by Martin Doblmeier about the life and thoughts of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who was executed by the Nazis because of his opposition to Hitler and Nazism and his work in the resistance.
The film is to be shown at 8 p.m. tomorrow.
An offering will be taken to cover expenses.
Information: 301-854-2304, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.
Clarksville Lions Club to hold bull, oyster roast
The Clarksville Lions Club will hold a bull and oyster roast from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville.
Dinner will be served until 10 p.m. Catering is by Putting on the Ritz. Beer, games, dancing, a silent auction and raffles are also planned.
A $30 donation is requested. Proceeds will go to community projects.
Information: Ed Harrison, 410-750-7222 or 443-562-7518.
Ceremony to mark opening of Glenelg High arts wing
Glenelg High School will hold a grand-opening ceremony for its Performing Arts Wing from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
A ribboncutting, performances, an open house and refreshments are planned. Alumni are invited.
Information: 410-313-5528.
Military
Receives medal: Navy Lt. Julie A. Nelson, daughter of Bruce H. and Paula M. Nelson of Mount Airy, has received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for two years of outstanding service at U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples, Italy. As staff nurse and clinical coordinator, Nelson upgraded the neonatal nursery, helping to save the lives of critically ill babies.
Birth
Nicholas Joseph: To Joseph K. and C. Michele Hayden of Clarksville on Aug. 1.
Around town
Nature walks: The Howard County Conservancy is to continue its series of late summer and fall nature walks with "Grasslands of the Fall" from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Farm, 10520 Old Frederick Road in Woodstock. Participants should meet at the parking lot and take water, sunscreen, field guides and binoculars. A small fee is charged. A "Birds of Fall" walk, co-sponsored by the Howard Bird Club, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 19. 410-465-8877.
Star party: The Howard Astronomical League will hold a Star Party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, weather permitting, at Alpha Ridge Park in Marriottsville. 410-531-3988, or www.howardastro.org.
Basket bingo: The Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company will hold basket bingo Sept. 26 at the company's hall, 1330 Woodbine Road. Doors open at 6 p.m.; games start at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 in advance (including one free game), or $15 at the door if tickets are available. The kitchen will serve chicken salad sandwiches, hamburgers, and homemade cakes and pies. Joan Bennett, 410-489-4933; Mary Farinholt, 410-489-9083.
Breakfast: The Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-you-can-eat country breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville. The cost is $6 for adults; $5 for age 50 and older; and $3 for children ages 4 to 10. Children younger than 4 eat free. 410-313-7215.
Talented youth: The Glenwood library branch, 2350 Route 97 in Cooksville, will sponsor an introduction to the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth by parent and library associate Lucie Pettis at 7 p.m. Sept. 30. She will discuss the program of college-level enrichment classes and how to apply. 410-313-5577.
Youth board: The Young Adult Advisory Board will meet from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Glenwood branch library. Children ages 11 to 17 can suggest books, music, programs and computer games that the library should offer. Board meetings will include discussion, activities and refreshments. Registration is required. 410-313-5577.
Chess club: The Glenwood branch library offers open play for chess fans of all ages in its Howard County Library Chess Club. The group meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Chess sets are provided. 410-313-5577.
