for grades 3-12, JAN 25-MAR 8, 4:15-5:45, at Christian Temple 5820 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville.  The following workshops will be offered: Sculpting Birdhouses into Art (grades 4-8), The Art of Cooking (Grades 6-8), Hoola Hooop Fun (Grades 3-6), Beginner's Magic (Grades 5-8), Circus Arts (Grades 3-8), and Improvisation (Grades 6-12).  Call 410-747-3465 for more information & to register. Or e-mail dlafon1227@aol.com.

Vendor spaces available for the craft fair and flea market at Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville on February 27th!
Craft Fair spaces (bring your own table to fit in 3’x8’ space) are $15 per space.
 Flea Market tables are $20 per table (table provided).
Contact Janice at 410-747-3295 to reserve your space!

at Christ Lutheran Nursery School, 5700 Edmondson Ave., for 3- and 4-year-olds. 410-747-0785.

offered by St. Timothy's Church, 200 Ingleside Ave., Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 24-March 24. 410-747-6690.

Irish Landscape on View

exhibition of 25 images of Irish landscape by local photographer Robert Burke through March 21 at Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Road. 410-747-6180.

the Catonsville Lions Club is accepting applications from high school seniors who live in the Catonsville area and will graduate in June 2010. Applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee no later than April 1. Contact Edward F. Miller, Catonsville Lions Club, P.O. Box 3259, Catonsville, MD 21228.

hosted by the English department of Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Road, B Building, March 5-6. March 5: Tom Swick, award-winning travel writer, gives keynote address. Reception and book signing follows. Free. 7 p.m. March 6: Free creative writing workshops in poetry, prose, screenwriting, travel writing and young adults/children's writing. 9 a.m. -2 p.m. 443-840-4976.

at the Catonsville campus, Room H-315, Building H, 800 S. Rolling Road, March 6, 1-4 p.m. Careers to be represented include commercial vehicle training, construction and building maintenance, allied health, child care and GED and high school diploma preparation. 443-840-4700.

a workshop for expectant couples on March 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Christian Temple Church, 5820 Edmondson Ave. Learn and practice practical methods for relieving pain and discomfort during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. $50 per couple. Contact 410-916-9450 or yoga4moms@hotmail.com.

hosted by Heritage Instructional Services, March 8, 7 p.m., at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 200 Ingleside Ave. H.I.S. is a tutorial service that supports the home school family by providing class structure in math, writing, science, art and history. 410-744-4010.

will meet March 8, 10 a.m. at Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave. Elder law will be discussed by
Lou Weinkam Jr., a member of AARP's legal services network. 410-455-0682.

sponsored by Catonsville Rec and Parks, March 9-April 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave. Cost is $84 for a two-day session, $49 for a one-day session. Sign up by the end of February for a discount. Contact Karlayne Parker at karlayne.parker@yahoo.com.

hosted by Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, March 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Rolling Road Golf Club, 814 Hilltop Road. Networking mixer includes hors d'oeuvres and one free drink ticket. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers who register in advance; $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers at the door. Call 410-719-9609.

hosted by Ravens Roost 55, Catonsville, March 13, 7-11 p.m. at The Lodge, 2832 9 Mile Circle. Tickets are $35. Contact Laura Poling at 410-365-3058 or lbjpol@comcast.net

March 14, 3-6 p.m., at Matthew's 1600 in Catonsville. Meet the conservative running for Baltimore County Council seat for District 1. Wine, cheese and other light hors d'oeuvres served. Tickets are $40. www.ElectWhisler.com.

sponsored by PTSA of Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, March 19, 6 p.m. at Westchester Community Center, 2414 Westchester Ave., Oella. Fundraiser for Class of 2010 After Prom. Tickets bought before March 8 are $20 with one paddle and $10 in quarters; $25 after March 8 and at the door; Purchase a table (8 tickets) and get additional free paddle. No children under age 14. Call Diane at 410-536-0638 or Julie at 410-536-0364.

a planetarium show presented by the Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Road, March 20, 10 -11 a.m. Held in the Benjamin Banneker Planetarium, room D-003. Free. 443-840-4560. Annual Mulch Sale -- offered by Catonsville Middle School, March 20. Orders must be prepaid by March 8. Shredded hardwood, cedar and black mulch available. Free delivery in Catonsville area if order is 10 bags or more. Contact Beth at 410-788-3147 or reymann1904@verizon.net.

for grades 3-12, Jan. 25-March 8, 4:15-5:45 p.m., at Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave. Workshops offered: Sculpting Birdhouses into Art (grades 4-8); The Art of Cooking (grades 6-8), Hoola Hooop Fun (grades 3-6), Beginner's Magic (grades 5-8), Circus Arts (grades 3-8) and Improvisation (grades 6-12). 410-7474-3465.

sponsored by the Christian Athletic Association 14-and-under travel baseball team, March 20, 5 p.m. at Mount St. Joseph High School cafeteria, 4403 Frederick Ave. Early bird specials, 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Regular games start at 6 p.m. Proceeds go towards the team's 2010 tournament season. Advance tickets, $18; $20 at the door. Contact Terisa Carpentar at 410-719-7129 or caabobcats@gmail.com.

workshop held at Christian Temple Christian Church, 5820 Edmondson Ave., March 21, 4 p.m. Learn how to use a rebozo, a traditional scarf, to help facilitate the labor process. Fee, advance registration required. Contact Barbara at 410-483-3202 or womancaredoula@comcast.net.

hosted by Boy Scout Troop 306, March 21, 6-8 p.m., at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1000 S. Rolling Road. Event supports the Troop's summer High Adventure Canoe trip to the Canadian wilderness. Cost is $10. Call Jeff Scharf at 410-747-6606.

exhibition of 25 images of Irish landscape by local photographer Robert Burke through March 21 at Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Road. 410-747-6180.

hosted by the Woman's Club of Catonsville, March 25. Learn "Today's Frugal Fashions," and see excerpts from "West Side Story" performed by the Mount Hebron High School Music Department. Tickets are $25. Call Harriet Anold 410-875-9009.

Stream Captain Training

Guided kayak/canoe ride

Sunday, March 21.   12-3pm.  ADVENTURE!  Guided kayak/canoe ride along Patapsco River.  Begin at Cascade Falls inside of Patapsco State Park. (Off Route 1) Meet near swinging bridge.  Bring your own kayak or canoe and life jacket. Sorry, no rentals available. Some level 2 rapids. Pack a lunch and water shoes.  For questions, email tbetts@AACPS.org.  To register, email patapscofriend@gmail.com.  (Meets 3rd Sunday of month through September).  Rain or shine.

Stream Cleanup

Sunday, March 21.    9am-12pm.  Stream Cleanup.  Arbutus Girl Scouts Cleanup in several streams along Herbert Run.  Girl Scouts and families only.  For more information, contact Theresa Spliedt at gst496@yahoo.com.  Rain date March 28.

held by the Patapsco Council, Knights of Columbus, April 17, noon- 2 p.m. at 1010 Frederick Road. No charge, donations welcome. Call Mike Blair at 410-744-8754.