Seminar to address bullying in high school

January 08, 2006

The River Hill High School PTSA will present "Bullying in High School ... It Is Not What You Think," a program about bullying in schools and what can be done about it, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the school's Information Center.

Pamela Blackwell, coordinator of Student Services for the Howard County schools, will give an overview of the problem, and a speaker from the Maryland State Police will provide information about Internet safety and bullying on the Internet.

Information about healthy relationships and how to protect teens from sexual harassment will also be provided.

Information: Denise Lancaster, 443-535-9113.

Audubon Society selling birdseed

The Central Maryland chapter of the Audubon Society is holding its winter birdseed sale this month.

A variety of seed for backyard bird feeders is available. Proceeds will help support the society's two wildlife sanctuaries.

Order forms can be obtained at libraries or printed from the chapter's Web site, www.cen tralmdaudubon.org, and mailed.

Seed can be picked up Jan. 28 at Clarksville Elementary School or Feb. 11 at Prospect United Methodist Church, northwest of Mount Airy. Distribution will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both sites.

Information: Bill Becraft, 410-795-6546.

Military

Completes training -- Marine Pfc. Jordan W. Martin, son of Tracy Y. and Mark B. Martin of Woodbine, has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

Around Town

Multicultural event -- River Hill Community Association will sponsor "One Day," a multicultural event to celebrate the community's diversity, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Claret Hall, 6030 Daybreak Circle. Displays by groups and residents from a variety of countries, a multicultural fashion show, performances and food sampling are planned. Admission is free. The community association will observe National Wear Red Day, a campaign to fight heart disease, by collecting donations for the American Heart Association and distributing red ribbon pins Feb. 3. 410-531-1749.

At the library -- The Glenwood library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville, will offer "3, 2, Fun!" -- a program of stories, activities and games for preschoolers ages 2 and 3 with an adult -- at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mondays, tomorrow through Feb. 13. Registration is not needed.

The library will offer "Play Partners," a drop-in program for infants and toddlers to age 23 months (with an adult) will be offered at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, this week through Feb. 14. Registration is not needed.

"Pajama Time!" -- a program of stories and songs for all ages before bedtime -- will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, this week through Feb. 15. Children to age 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome. Registration is not needed.

Also at the library -- The Mother/Daughter Book Club, for girls ages 11 and older and their mothers, will discuss The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Refreshments will be served.

High school play -- The River Hill High School drama department will present One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, written by Dale Wasserman and based on Ken Kesey's book of the same name, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Jan. 15 in the school auditorium, 12101 Route 108, Clarksville. The black comedy contains difficult subject matter; parental discretion or supervision is strongly advised. The drama department suggests that children younger than 13 who attend be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. 410-313-7120.

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