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Tax assistance site The county's first Volunteer Income Tax Assistance office has opened at the North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, and will remain in operation throughout the tax season. Site offers free tax assistance preparation and free electronic filing to most taxpayers who earned up to $49,000 last year. Hours are 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. For appointments and more information, call 410-313-0386 or go to howardcountymd.gov/vita.htm.

Holiday exhibition "Singular Sensations" will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth. Exhibit includes paintings, jewelry, photography, pottery and sculptural pieces. Information: 410-730-0075 or columbiaartcenter.org. Women-only swim The Columbia Association offers a Women-Only Swim Time from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Columbia Swim Center, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. The pool is shallow, warmed to 80-82 degrees, guarded by female lifeguards and the windows are covered.