Business and life coach Marilyn Thorpe of NexPhase Transitions LLC will present "Five Secrets to Managing Stress," a workshop to be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at Good Life Wellness Center at Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., in Savage.
The workshop will analyze the body's reaction to stress and provide tools to interrupt the process. The cost is $20. Information or registration: 301-490-0603, or www.coachnexphase.com or www.good-life-wellness.com.
Youth baseball holds tryouts
The Savage Spirit 14-U travel baseball team will hold tryouts for its fall team from 9 a.m. to noon today at Savage Park Field No. 5; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Patuxent Valley Middle School; and 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 24 at Savage Park Field No. 5.
Players are encouraged to attend all three dates; two dates are mandatory.
Information: Raf Correa, 301-317-8937, or e-mail, playsavage@yahoo.com.
The team is coached by former major league pitcher Mariano De Los Santos, a resident of Burtonsville.
Around Town
Flag football : The Savage Boys and Girls Club is accepting registration for its fall flag football season for children ages 6 to 14. Registration closes at midnight Aug. 31. The season runs from late September to late November, with weekly practices and games Sundays. A 25 percent sibling discount is available. Registration: John Goodman, 240-671-3218, or e-mail, football@savage bgc.org. Or go to www.sav agebgc.org.
Wildlife : The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Patuxent Research Refuge will offer a Herp Search for all ages from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. today. A refuge naturalist will lead participants in a search for reptiles and amphibians. Wear good walking shoes.
* A Nature Scene Investigation to enable youths ages 10 and older to join a refuge naturalist in learning what different animal skulls can teach us about an animal's lifestyle, will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 .am. tomorrow.
All the programs are free (donations to the Friends of Patuxent are appreciated), but reservations are required. Information or reservations: 301-497-5887. Or go to patuxent.fws.gov.
Preschool activities : The Savage branch library, 9525 Durness Lane, offers classes for preschool-age children to foster language development and early literacy. "Kindergarten, Here We Come!" - a program of stories and activities to mark the important first day at school, will be offered at 10 a.m. tomorrow, 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday. Registration is required. 410-880-5978.
