Adult, child and infant CPR : Courses sponsored by Howard County General Hospital. Space is limited and registration is required. All programs will be held at the HCGH Wellness Center, Suite L-9 of the Columbia Medical Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. To register: 410-740-6701 or hcgh.org.
Courses offered 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 21, June 10, 24, and July 9, 23. Earn a two-year heartsaver certification card upon completion of this class. Cost: $48.
Mental health program: The Howard County chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will offer "NAMI Basics," a free program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents who have mental health concerns.
The course will provide resources and practical insights for families. The child need not have a specific diagnosis.
NAMI Basics, which consists of six weekly 2 1/2 -hour classes, is taught by trained parents who have had similar experiences with their children. The program is being offered in Clarksville, Lisbon-Woodbine, and Laurel.
Information: 410-772-9300.
Blood donations: The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region of the American Red Cross is requesting blood donations. Eligible donors are asked to call 800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment. Platelet donors should call 800-272-2123.
Get active: The Columbia Association has launched its fifth annual "Get Active Howard County," a 10-week effort to encourage Howard County residents to become more active by incorporating 30 minutes of physical activity into their day, at least five days a week.
The program is free and open to anyone living or working in Howard County. To register: GetActiveHowardCounty.org. Participants can pick up a paper log at any Howard County library branch or any of the 10 village centers. The program runs through June 7.
Information: Carol Wasser, 410-715-5523 or Carol.Wasser@ColumbiaAssociation. com.
