Income tax assistance
AARP and the IRS are sponsoring free personal income tax preparation for county residents. The service is available to all middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special emphasis on ages 60 and older at various locations. Call to schedule an appointment:
•The Bain Center, 410-313-7387.
•East Columbia Senior Center, 410-313-7680.
•Elkridge Senior Center, 410-313-5192.
•Ellicott City Senior Center, 410-313-1400.
•Miller Library, 410-313 1400.
•Glenwood Community Center, 410-313-5440.
•North Laurel Community Center, 410-313-0380.
Vendors needed
The seventh annual WomenFest will be held Saturday, April 25, at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center in Glenwood, and the Department of Citizen Services is seeking vendors that offer products and/or services that promote health, wellness, fashion and beauty, and are designed to inspire women to live a more balanced, healthy and fulfilled life. Applications are available at howardcountyaging.org/womenfest.
Hall of Fame nominations
The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame is seeking nominations of Maryland residents 65 or older who as active volunteers have made outstanding contributions to improve the lives of others in the community. Up to 50 qualified nominees will be selected for induction. Forms and details on eligibility are available at mschf.org or by written request to: MSCHF, 800 Southerly Road, Box 1, Towson, Md. 21286-8403. Forms must be postmarked by April 30.
Spanish speakers
The Foreign-Born Information and Referral Network, 5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite 200-E, Columbia, needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to greet clients, answer basic questions, make appointments and support the staff. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; other times may be considered. Information: 410-992-1923, ext. 14.
Recycling electronics
The Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services reminds residents to recycle electronic devices. Drop-off locations include the Alpha Ridge Landfill Residents' Convenience Area, 2350 Marriottsville Road. The facility is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and accepts televisions, computers, keyboards, printers, scanners, laptops, VCRs, radios and other electronics. Also, Best Buy's Customer Take-Back Program allows customers to bring in old TVs (32 inches or smaller) at no charge. The offer is limited to two televisions per person per day. Console televisions are not accepted.
Recycle bedding
Residents may drop off mattresses and box springs of all sizes at the Alpha Ridge Landfill in Marriottsville for recycling. Items must be dry, and residents are responsible for unloading their vehicles. Residents may schedule mattresses and box springs for bulk trash pickup by calling 410-313-6444; however, they are encouraged to bring these items to the landfill for recycling. The Alpha Ridge Landfill, 2350 Marriottsville Road, is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Information: go to howardcountyrecycles.org http://howardcountyrecycles.org.
Kindred Spirits
The social club for people diagnosed with early memory loss or dementia meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the 50+ Center at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2700 Route 97 in Cooksville. The club offers therapeutic activities, including music, art and exercise, as well as a support group. A daily fee of $30 includes snacks, lunch, coffee and tea. The program is sponsored by the Howard County Office on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Maryland. Information: Judy Miller at 410-313-5441 or email jumiller@howardcountymd.gov.