Upper Marlboro Community Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006

Send items for the calendar to Linda Phelps at The Gazette, 8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 1200, Landover, Md., 20785 or e-mail them to princegeorges@gazette.net. If you have any questions, call 301-731-2100.

Thursday, Jan. 19

High school assessment algebra makeup for algebra planned.

A seasonal-themed puppet show for ages 2 to 10 is scheduled to run from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Cost is $2 for residents, $3 for others. Reservations required. Call 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544.

A book discussion on Jean Ferris’ ‘‘Bad” is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Surratts-Clinton branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library, 9400 Piscataway Road, Clinton. Call 301-868-9200; TTY 301-808-2061.

Friday, Jan. 20

High school assessment algebra makeup for government planned.

Prince George’s County Animal Management Division offers a Pet Parenting 101 course to the community at no charge. Topics include introducing a pet to your home and family, pet-proofing your home and yard, pet health and nutrition, behavior and training issues, as well as breed characteristics to consider and estimated costs of pet ownership. Call 301-499-8300.

Tours are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro. Tickets cost $3, $2 for seniors, $1 for ages 18 and younger. Call 301-952-8010; TTY 301-454-1472.

Belly Dance classes are held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. every Friday at Breakthrough Fitness, 6247 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro. Call 301-627-7000 or email BrkThruPT@cs.com.

A hand dance social for ages 18 and older is scheduled to runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Temple Hills Community Center, 5300 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills. Tickets cost $5 for residents, $6 for others. Call 301-894-6616; TTY 301-203-6030.

A winter hand dance for ages 18 and older is scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to midnight at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Tickets are limited to the first 150 and cost $9 for residents, $10 for others. Call 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Nature crafts for children ages 3 to 8 are scheduled to run from 10 to 11 a.m. at Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Reservations required. Cost is $2 for residents, $3 for others. Call 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544.

A winter ecology walk is scheduled to run from 1 to 3 p.m. at Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro. Take a walk in the park to see what is active and learn to identify winter flora. Reservations required. Cost is $1 for residents, $2 for others. Call 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544.

Auditions for the tuition workshop production of the musical ‘‘Peter Pan” are slated to run from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Cheverly United Methodist Church, 2801 Cheverly Ave., Cheverly. Children should have advance appointments to audition. Contact Joani Horchler at horcpool97@aol.com or 301-773-9671.

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. Informacion en Español: 301-445-4509.

Sunday, Jan. 22

The Chesapeake Fishing and Outdoor Expo is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 21 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. Call for admission information. Call 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998

The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour is held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro. This free, self-guided tour connects Patuxent River Park with Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and features interpretive stops, observation towers and a wooden bridge across the marsh. Call 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544.

Tours are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro. Tickets cost $3, $2 for seniors, $1 for ages 18 and younger. Call 301-952-8010; TTY 301-454-1472.

Monday, Jan. 23

High school assessment algebra makeup for geometry planned.

By Kids For Kids company is now accepting ideas for inventions for school tools or supplies. All Maryland students in kindergarten through 12th grade can participate, and the submission deadline is March 5. Entries are only accepted through the BKFK Web site at www.bkfk.com⁄mdchallenge. Prizes include legal support to patent the invention, if patentable, and a $1,000 savings bond.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

High school assessment algebra makeup for biology planned.

The NARHAMS Model Rocket Club is holding a series of building sessions and launches to introduce kids to model rocketry. The program costs $50, is open to ages 7 through 18 and includes membership in the National Association of Rocketry, materials to build three model rockets and supplies to launch them up to 9 times. Registration is open through Jan. 28, and the first building session is Feb. 4. Visit www.narhams.org⁄cadet or e-mail kidwell@narhams.org.

The Upper Marlboro Library will hold story time for ages 3 to 5 at 11 a.m. at the library, 14730 Main St., Upper Marlboro. Call 301-627-9330.

The Hospice of the Chesapeake is seeking committee members to help plan its annual Stride n’ Ride, a walking, running and cycling event to raise awareness of, and money for hospice are in Prince George’s County. The event will be held May 6 at Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro. Call Leletha Bailey at 800-745-6132.

A support group for families and friends of victims of homicide and vehicular manslaughter meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Upper Marlboro, sponsored by the Stephanie Roper Foundation. Many find it helpful to share the journey through traumatic grief with others who understand. Participation is free. Call 301-952-0063 or 877-VICTIM-1.

AWOL, an open discussion Narcotics Anonymous (NA) support group, will meet at 8 p.m. at the Greenbelt Step Club, 155 Centerway Road. Call 800-543-4670.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

High school assessment algebra makeup for English planned.

The Natural Outdoor Hazards Program is held Tuesdays through Fridays by appointment out of the Park Ranger Office at 14955 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. Teachers can schedule rangers to visit their classroom and provide students in grades 3 through 6 with valuable information about stinging insects, poisonous plants, venomous snakes and other natural outdoor hazards via a one-hour, interactive slide presentation. Reservations are required, and there is no cost. Call 301-627-7755.

Old Maryland Farm activities and programs are available at the farm, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Visitors can tour the garden, enjoy a hayride, host a barnyard party and watch a farmer care for livestock or feed farm animals, as well as ride a pony led by staff. Participants may also meet and feed the farm animals. For program dates, times, fees and reservation deadlines, call the park at 301-218-6770.

Spiritual Essence Yoga classes are offered for people of all ages and athletic abilities at 12907 Dunkirk Drive, Upper Marlboro. Cost is $15 per class, with a discount if more than one class is purchased at a time. For a schedule or to sign up, visit www.essenceyoga.net or call 301-574-3569.

The Presidential Speakers Toastmasters Club meets at noon Wednesdays at room 628-632, 8903 Presidential Parkway, Upper Marlboro. Learn communication and leadership skills. Call 301-763 9050.

The Greater Marlboro Democratic Club’s general body meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Largo-Kettering library, 9601 Capital Lane, Largo. There will be a panel discussion previewing major issues and elections, then an organizing session. E-mail Jgore7@hotmail.com.

Thursday, Jan 26

High school assessment algebra makeup for algebra planned.

The Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor’s 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.

Senior Crafters meets every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Seabrook Recreation Center located at 9443 Worrell Ave., Seabrook. Call 301-218-6700.

Gospel Skate Night is held from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at the Wheel-a-While, 9901 Lanham Severn Road, Seabrook. Cost is $5.50 and skate rental is $1.65. Call 301-577-1733.

Community Matters

The 4th annual Women of Achievement Awards Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday at the Greenbelt Marriott 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt. Registration is $35 per person. RSVP to Linda Fihelly at 301-599-1942.

College Destiny Inc, is now accepting registrations for their College Admissions program that begins Saturday. This twelve-week program helps students and their families to successfully complete the college admissions and financial aid process. Please visit www.collegedestiny.org or call 301-203-7572 for additional information. College Destiny program scholarships are available.

The Political Action Working Group of the Prince George’s County Branch NAACP will hold its monthly meeting for its Voter Registration, Education and Participation program at 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at 9201 Basil Court, Largo. Call Brendon Laster or Mel McCottry at 301-883-4941.