Well & Wise: Upcoming Classes and Events in Howard County ...

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February 4, 1:00 p.m. Meet the Author Dorothy Baily. The author of In a Different Light: Reflections and Beauty of Wise Women of Color,comes to the East Columbia Branch to talk about how her book highlights the wisdom, beauty, strength, and courage of 90 women, aged 70 and over, who live in Maryland or have strong ties to the state. Several of the ?wisdom carriers? profiled in the book may make cameo appearances. An African American History Month event. Refreshments. Books available for purchase and signing. Held in the East Columbia 50+ Center. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.

February 4, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Hearts for Heroes. Create Valentine?s Day cards at the Elkridge Branch for military service members stationed overseas. Materials provided.

February 6, 10:15 a.m. Make Believe. Children learn basic acting at the Savage Branch, then demonstrate their skills in a presentation during the last class?a great way to build confidence. Four-week series. Ages 3-5. ?Register online or by calling 410.880.5978.

February 6, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening. Free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring at the Glenwood Branch offered by Howard County General Hospital.

February 6, 7:00 p.m. Healthy Relationships & Dating Dangers. Statistics show that one in three teenagers experience abuse in a dating relationship. Experts from the Domestic Violence Center come to the Elkridge Branch to teach you to recognize the signs of unhealthy relationships and dating abuse. A Teen Well & Wise event. Register online or by calling 410.313.5088.

February 7, 2012. 5:30 p.m. ? 9:00 p.m.?Adult Child and Infant CPR/AED.? This course will teach you the skills to perform CPR and how to clear an airway obstruction. Upon completion you will receive a two-year?AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED certification card.? Offered?at the Howard County General Hospital: Johns Hopkins Medicine Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100 in Columbia.? $55. ?For more information, call 410 740-7601.

February 7, 10:30 a.m. at the Glenwood Branch and 2 p.m. at the Savage Branch. Just For Me. A class for children ages 3-5 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Register online?or by calling 410.313.5579 at Glenwood Branch. No registration required for the class at Savage Branch.

February 7, 7:00 p.m. Birds In Your Backyard. Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Glenwood Branch. Learn how to identify your feathered friends. Families welcome. Part of the Master Gardener series. Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.

February 8, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m. at the Elkridge Branch and 7pm at the Miller Branch. Just For Me. A class for children ages 3-5 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. No registration required for the classes at? Elkridge Branch. Tickets available at Miller BranchChildren?s Desk 30 minutes before program.

February 8, 7:00 p.m. Bee Mine: Beekeeping Basics. The Howard County Beekeepers Association teaches about honeybee biology, products of the hive, and the benefits of beekeeping. Families welcome.? Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.

February 9, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m. Twist And Shout.? Music and movement at the East Columbia Branch. Ages 3-5; 30 min. Tickets available at Children?s Desk 30 minutes before program.

February 9, 10:30am. Healthy Kids. Explore simple health concepts inspired by children?s literature. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Multi-week series. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.

February 9, 7:00 p.m. Day Trippin?. ?Join Linda Decker at the Central Branch as she highlights 12 public display gardens, historic landscapes, and natural spaces within easy driving distance of Howard County. Part of the Master Gardener series. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.

February 9, 7:00 p.m. Chocolate! Come to the Glenwood Branch for fun facts about the origin and health benefits of this favorite food?and how to taste it. Families welcome. Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.

February 11, 10:00 a.m.??Wonder Talk: Squirmy Wormy Worms that Work: Kitchen Garbage to Top Soil?at the?Howard County Conservancy.? Worms work miracles with their little bodies.? Learn all about these amazing little animals.? See how they transform the wastes of our planet into rich earth.? Learn how to create your own worm soil factory.? Free program for all ages.

February 21, 2012.? 5:30 p.m. ? 9:00 p.m.?Adult Child and Infanct CPR/AED?This course will teach you the skills to perform CPR and how to clear an airway obstruction. Upon completion you will receive a two-year?AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED certification card. Offered?at the Howard County General Hospital: Johns Hopkins Medicine Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100 in Columbia.? $55. ?For more information, call?410 740-7601.

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