West Columbia

Call for artists Slayton House Gallery is accepting applications to exhibit for the coming season. Applications are available by e-mailing cjblack@columbiavillages.org . Information: 410-730-3987. Around town English conversation The central branch of the Howard County Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, offers "Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club. " It's a chance for those for whom English is a second language to practice speaking and understanding English in a group setting.

Film series The "Marvelous Movies" film series continues with the romantic comedy "Platinum Blonde" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. Film critic Mike Giuliano introduces the film and leads a short discussion afterward. Dessert and coffee will be offered. Admission is $7, $6 for seniors and students. The event is sponsored by the Wilde Lake Community Association. E-mail wlevents@columbiavillages.org for season brochure.