Upper Marlboro

The Prince George’s County Board of Education will hold public hearings at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 7601 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt and 7 p.m. today at Rosaryville Elementary School, 9925 Rosaryville Road, Upper Marlboro to gain feedback on schools’ CEO John Deasy’s fiscal 2008 budget proposal. Visit www.pgcps.org for information.

Thursday, Jan. 18

A free playroom for ages 5 and younger is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Upper Marlboro Community Center, 5400 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro. No large groups. Limit three children per adult. Call 301-627-2828; TTY 301-203-6030.

Mocha Moms, Inc. is scheduled to meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Lake Arbor Community Center, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville. E-mail Shalaun Newton at shalaun024@aol.com or B. Estelle Mitchell at one_peachee@juno.com or visit www.mochamoms.org.

Friday, Jan. 19

A seniors swim stroke clinic for ages 60 and older is scheduled to be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Allentown Fitness and Splash Park, 7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington. Cost is $4 for residents, $5 for nonresidents. Call 301-449-5567; TTY 301-203-6030.

Super saver ice skating is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Fridays at the Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Cost is $4 for residents, $5 for nonresidents and includes skate rental. Call 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030.

Bumper cars rides on ice for ages 5 and older are scheduled to be offered from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Friday and Jan. 26 at the Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Tickets cost $5, $4 for ages 17 and younger. Call 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030.

The Xtreme Teens program, for ages 12 to 17, offers activities every Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the local community centers. Most sports, games, field trips, dances, parties and other activities are free with a center ID; some trips and events have a fee. Call 301-218-6700. Information in Spanish: 301-445-4509.

A winter hand dance for ages 21 and older is scheduled tom be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Music provided by Greg Peeler. Cost is $9 for residents, $10 for nonresidents. Call 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030.

Saturday, Jan. 20

The Chesapeake Fishing and Outdoor Expo is scheduled to be held from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. Tickets cost $6, free for ages 12 and younger. Call 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998.

Birding Jug Bay for ages 18 and older is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro. Reservations required.Cost is $5 for residents, $6 for others. Call 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544.

An open house is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westphalia Police Sub-Station, located at 9304-A D’Arcy Road, Upper Marlboro. Call Delton Turman at 301-452-2680 or Michele Green at 301-602-7344.

Nature crafts for ages 3 to 8 are scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. at Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Cost is $2 for residents, $3 for nonresidents. Call 301-218-6702; TTY 301-669-2544.

A nature-themed puppet show for ages 2 and older is scheduled to be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Reservations required. Cost is $2 for residents, $3 for nonresidents. Call 301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544.

Tours of the Marietta House are available between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fridays and noon and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale. Admission is $3 for adults; $2 for senior citizens, $1 for ages 5 through 18 and free for ages four and younger. Call 301-464-5291.

Dino Days for ages 6 to 12 are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at the Surrattsville-Clinton library, 9400 Piscataway Road, Clinton. Call 301-868-9200; TTY 301-808-2061.

A jazz and blues concert and dance is scheduled to hold A fund-raiser for the Safe Passages Mentoring Program from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 20 at Cheverly United Methodist Church, 2801 Cheverly Ave., Cheverly. Tickets are 12 in advance or $15 at the door. Children younger than 11 years of age are admitted for free. Call 301-773-7888.

Sunday, Jan. 21

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is every Thursday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill, 3500 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro. Call 301-883-5045.

A card craft class for ages 10 and older is scheduled to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Billingsley House Museum, Upper Marlboro. Reservations required. Cost is $5. Call for reservations or directions at 301-627-0730; TTY 301-699-2544.

Family ice skating is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays at the Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Up to two children are admitted free with a paying adult. Cost is $5. Skate rentals are $2 and not included in admission. Call 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030.

Monday, Jan. 22

Prince George’s County Public School second quarter report cards released.

Registration for ice skating lessons is ongoing at the Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Skates are provided during lessons. Call 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030.

The Natural Outdoor Hazards Program, where park rangers visit classrooms and provide students in grades three through six with free information about stinging insects, poisonous plants, venomous snakes and other outdoor hazards, is available by reservation Mondays through Fridays. Call 301-627-7755.

‘‘Go Ye...” Ministries Worldwide Inc. is slated to host a Youth Leadership Development Program through November, beginning with orientation at 10 a.m. Jan. 27. Call 301-577-0185.

The Central Maryland Chorale, a non-auditioned community chorus, is seeking new members. Rehearsals are held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays at the Laurel Presbyterian Church, 7610 Old Sandy Spring Road, Laurel. For information, call 301-317-9646.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

‘‘Crime of the Century,” an exhibit centering on the assassination of former President Abraham Lincoln, is on display at the Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton. Tickets cost $3, $2 for seniors ages 60 and older, $1 for children ages 5 to 18. Call 301-868-1121 or visit www.surratt.org.

A support group for families and friends of victims of homicide and vehicular manslaughter meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month in Upper Marlboro, sponsored by the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center. Participation is free. Call 301-952-0063 or 877-VICTIM-1.

Adult pick-up hockey for ages 18 and older is scheduled to be held from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays at the Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Cost is $9 for residents, $11 for nonresidents. Full hockey equipment, including a full-face mask or shield, is required to play. Call 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Senior Days for ages 60 and older are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for free at Kettering⁄Largo Community Center, 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Call 301-390-8390; TTY 301-218-6768.

A free nature club for ages 5 to 12 is scheduled to be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Mount Rainier Nature and Recreation Center, 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier. Reservations required. Call 301-927-2163; TTY 301-699-2544.

Thursday, Jan. 25

The Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary & Visitors’ Center is open for tours at 11704 Fenno Road, Upper Marlboro. Cost is $2, $3 for out-of-state vehicles. The sanctuary is open 7 a.m. to sunset daily. The visitors’ center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 301-888-1410.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind, www.cdc.guidingeyes.org is looking for volunteers to love, socialize and train a future guide dog in their home. To learn more, attend one of the classes held on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at an area location. Contact Laura Waters, 410-798-6859 or ljwaters@comcast.net for location details and organization information.

Community Matters

The Prince George’s County Health Department’s, Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening and Treatment (CPEST) Program is looking for interested persons to join the Tobacco Related Cancer Coalition (TRCC). Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month. Call 301-883-3524.

The Heritage Film and Video Festival is seeking videos and films of all genres for ‘‘In Visible Colors: Making the Invisible Visible,” a festival of independent films and videos March 30 and 31 in the Rennie Forum at Prince George’s Community College. Submission guidelines and free applications are available at www.heritagefilm-videofest.org. or call 240-568-3790 .

The free sixth annual College Goal Sunday is scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 11 on the Largo Campus of Prince George’s Community College, 301 Largo Road, Largo. College bound students receive free professional assistance to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students attending need to bring proof of 2006 income and benefits information. For more call toll free 866-GO-2-GOAL or visit www.GO2GOAL.org.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women presents its annual Historical Black University Tour Feb. 19 through 21. Scheduled are Shaw, North Carolina Central, North Carolina A & T State, Winton-Salem State, Johnson C. Smith, South Carolina State, Fayetteville State, Hampton and Norfolk universities. The cost is $295 and includes hotel and some meals. For payment and other information, call Edna Jones at 301-559-3116 or Betty Range at 301-248-3269.

The 3rd annual Kappa Showcase of Performing and Visual Arts is scheduled for Jan. 27 at Annabelle Ferguson Auditorium, Suitland High School, 5200 Silver Hill Road, Forestville. Doors open at 5:30 and program begins at 6 p.m. There is also a silent auction from 6 to 9:10 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit www.hlkapsi.org.

Patriots Technology Training Center’s trip to the 21st annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference is scheduled for Feb. 17 in Baltimore. Area youth are invited to participate in the 2007 Black Family Technology Awareness Day, as part of the conference. The cost is $30 per per0son, includes transportation, lunch, and Patriots tee shirt. Buses depart from Patriots at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. This trip is free for PatroTech Science Club $100 members. Call 301-925-9350.