Talk will focus on athletes' parents
Diane Schumacher, director of athletics at Howard Community College, will speak on "Parenting Your Young Athlete" at 7 p.m. today at the central library in Columbia.
The talk grew out of her research, for an article published in a peer-reviewed journal, on ways parents involve themselves in their children's on-field performance.
Schumacher has had a successful career in fast-pitch softball and subsequent coaching positions. In addition, she has been inducted into the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame.
The program is part of the Choose Civility project. Registration: www.hclibrary.org, or 410-313-7860.
Job fair Saturday at Long Reach High
HC DrugFree's Teen Job and Volunteer Fair, sponsored by Howard County General Hospital, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Long Reach High School in Columbia. The event is free.
At the fair, students can look for jobs, volunteer opportunities, camps, and classes. New this year are vendors of services for teens ranging from study skills to prom dresses. Workshops on interviewing skills, how to fill out an application, tips for succeeding on the job and on managing money will run every half-hour in the media center.
There will be two "Dress for Success" fashion shows. Participants will receive a folder with tips on the topics covered in the workshops. The Long Reach High School Boosters concession stand will be open for food and refreshments.
River Hill event to mark diversity
The River Hill Community Association is sponsoring a multicultural event to celebrate the diversity in the community from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Claret Hall, 6020 Daybreak Circle in Clarksville.
A variety of items, including crafts, and information will be offered.
Information: 410-531-1749.
Get information on bus service
Questions about public bus transportation in Howard County will be answered at the Transportation Advocates meeting at 7:45 a.m. March 11 at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way in Columbia.
"State of Howard Transit" will be presented at the meeting by a panel of those responsible for providing public transportation in Howard County. The panel will also answer questions about the current status and future plans for bus service.
The information will be useful for transit customers and for planning service as development of downtown Columbia proceeds. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at 7:30 a.m. Information: 410-992-1997 or 410-997-0793.
