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Sing-A-Thon — Fri., June 10, 6-9 p.m., New Weave Building of Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. Benefits the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts Teen Professional Theatre. Support the theater's summer production of "Aida" by sponsoring a performer at the Sing-A-Thon. Cast members, CCTA students and alumni from past performances appear in 10-minute increments. To pledge, go to http://www.Crowdrise.com/Sing-A-Thon/fundraiser, locate your favorite performer and follow instructions. Donations accepted on-site or through office, 410-381-0700, or info@CCTAArts.com. Proceeds go to offset production expenses and support scholarships for this year's program.
Open house and ribbon cutting — Sat., June 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services' new facility, 311 Laurel Ave. Ribbon cutting at noon. Food, drinks, moon bounce. 301-776-0442.
Quarter auction — Sat., June 11, doors open 6 p.m., auction 7 p.m., Laurel Moose Lodge, 3340 Fort Meade Road (new location). Benefits Parkinson's disease charity. Home sales consultants. Admission and one paddle $3, two paddles $5 and get third paddle free. Sign under favorite consultant or charity. Food, drinks and bartender (must be 21). Marylandcityquarterauction@yahoo.com.
American Legion breakfast —June 12, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. Sponsored by Post 60 Legion Riders every second Sunday of the month. $6 per person, kids 5 and under free with adult. All you can eat/drink. Proceeds go to American Legion Post 60 projects and veterans programs. Reserved seating available for nine or more people, 301-725-2302.
Seasonal fishing — Open for the public, Sun., June 12, continues through mid-October, Refuge's Cash Lake, off Route 197 between Bowie and Laurel. Fully accessible pier and restroom facilities. Ages 16 and over must have current Maryland nontidal fishing license and annual fishing/parking pass issued by refuge. Passes available at Patuxent Refuge North Tract Contact Station, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. Beginning in June, fishing/parking passes available at National Wildlife Visitor Center, south of Laurel off Powder Mill Road between Route 197 and Baltimore/Washington Parkway. .
Parenting workshops — Series for parents and guardians raising children from birth to age 8, every other Tuesday June 14 through Aug. 23, North Laurel-Savage MultiService Center, 9900 Washington Blvd. Sponsored by the Howard County Office of Children's Services. In an interactive format, learn about child development, encouraging self-esteem and good behavior, positive guidance and discipline, and how to keep children safe and healthy. Also practical tips and advice for common situations, and hands-on activities. children@howardcountymd.gov, 410-313-1940.
Pallotti Alumni golf classic — Thu., June 16, 8:30 a.m., Glenn Dale Golf Club, Glenn Dale. Dedicated to memory of Bill McGuigan. Title sponsor John and Felicia Anna, Adirondack Tree Service Inc. Check-in/continental breakfast 8:30 a.m.; tournament briefing 8:45 a.m.; shotgun start, four-person scramble, best ball 9 a.m.; buffet luncheon and awards ceremony 3 p.m. Hole-in-one contest for new car sponsored by Academy Ford. Individual golfer $150; foursome $550. Sponsorships available. All proceeds go to Pallotti athletic programs. Register online, http://www.pallottihs.org.
Maryland Basic Boating class — Tue., June 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and Sat., June 19, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Laurel Library, 507 Seventh St. Textbook included. Satisfies Maryland's safe boating education requirement. Course approved by Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Registration fee $20. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Register, 703-690-8341 or potomacam@earthlink.net.
Artists talk: 'Double Consciousness' — Sponsored by C Street Gallery and Laurel Historical Society, Thu., June 16, 6 p.m., 19 C St. Closing reception 8 p.m. Features artists Mario Mutis, Morel Doucet and Roman Arevalo and moderated by curators Michelle Gomez and Elle Perez. michygom@gmail.com.
Jewelry sale — Laurel Regional Hospital fundraiser with Silver Events, Fri., June 17, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., J. Russell Jones Room, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Sterling silver, cubic zirconia, jade and stainless-steel jewelry, from $9.99-$149.99. Cash, check and credit accepted. Proceeds go toward capital equipment for hospital. 301-572-5636.
Community yard sale — Woodbridge Crossing Home Owners Association, Sat., June 18, 8 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, South Laurel off Springfield Road. Roads in community: Bovelder Drive, Bovelder Court, Tradewind Terrace, Admiral Drive, Admiral Court, Clocktower Lane, Lighthouse Drive, Compass Court and Ashcroft Drive. Items on front lawns and in garages. Signs posted in community. Judy Hoover, 410-721-0777.