Fruit sale for charity
The Severn River Lions club will be selling fresh Florida oranges and ruby red grapefruit at Severna Park High School on Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The proceeds from the event will support vision and hearing screening, eyeglasses for the needy, youth programs, local student scholarships and other causes. The group will take orders through March 17 or sell fruit for cash at the event. To place an advance order, call Lion Ollie at 410-647-7338 or Lion Nancy, at 410-439-5770. Email orders to fruitorders@severnriverlions.org, or order online at http://www.severnriverlions.org/fruit.htm.
Arbor Day race
Adkins Arboretum hosts its 7th annual race to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 7, at 12610 Eveland Road in Ridgely. The event features a 5K run, a one-mile family fun run/walk and a 100-yard dash for kids. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the kids' dash taking place at 8:45 a.m. The family run/walk starts at 9 a.m. "Green" prizes will be awarded and refreshments provided. 5K participants will receive white oak saplings in honor of Arbor Day. To register and more information, call 410-634-2847 or go to adkinsarboretum.org.
Baysox fans: No smoking!
The Bowie Baysox have announced a no-smoking policy at Prince George's Stadium. Smoking will no longer be permitted at the end of the third base concourse. While smoking will be restricted inside the stadium, it will be permitted in specified areas outside the front gates. Fans leaving the stadium will have the opportunity to re-enter with a valid game ticket.
Information: baysox.com.
Course in ham radio
The Anne Arundel Radio Club will hold an entry-level amateur radio technician license course in five sessions from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting March 17 at the Davidsonville Recreation Center, 3727 Queen Anne Bridge Road. The course covers all modern aspects of ham radio. Morse code is no longer required. Free hand-held radios will be given (while supplies last) upon successful completion of the course and license exam. To register and more information, call Rick at 301-855-2278.
Study of old age
The Department of Aging and Disabilities is seeking seniors 80 and older who are mentally sharp and in good health as possible candidates for the National Institute on Aging's study into what determines a person's longevity.
All qualified participants will receive a complete physical examination, including tests of strength, stamina and mental sharpness. This will help the study directors to observe the aging process and to identify the secrets of aging well.
Information: 855-804-3325.
'Women in Industry'
The YWCA's annual "Tribute to Women in Industry" awards dinner, where companies honor executive and professional female employees who have made significant contributions to their workplace and community, will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. June 6 at the Westin Annapolis, 100 Westgate Circle.
The event also recognizes local companies that promote professional growth and development for female employees.
All proceeds benefit the TWIN program and YWCA services supporting victims of domestic violence programs.
Advance ticket purchase is required for this event, which is open to the public. Individual tickets and sponsorship packages may be purchased at annapolisywca.org. Tickets are $85 per person, $65 for previous honorees.
For more information, call Stephen Isler at 410-626-7800, ext. 118 or e mail him at sisler@ywcaaac.org.
Triathlon set April 14
The sixth annual Emily Schindler Memorial Triathlon will be held April 14 in Severna Park.
The 800-yard swim, 91/2-mile bike ride and 3-mile run will be held at the SPY Aquatics Center, 623 Baltimore/Annapolis Blvd. and on the Baltimore/Annapolis Trail. Participants may also sign up for the "Flamingo Feat," with a 1,600-yard swim, 18-mile bike ride and 6-mile run.
Check-in begins at 6 a.m., and the first group of swimmers starts at 7 a.m. The fee is $50, $90 for a relay team of two, and $135 for a three-person relay team.
To register and for more information, go to spyaquatics.org or active.com.
Rotary scholarships
The Rotary Club of Annapolis is accepting scholarship applications from seniors graduating from Annapolis high schools, including home-schooled students.
Up to four cash scholarship awards of $1,000 each are available to area students who plan to attend an accredited college or university and who have demonstrated a commitment to community service.
Relatives of Rotary members are ineligible. Deadline for applications is April 1.
For an application and more information, email cf1729@yahoo.com or go to annapolisrotary.org/scholarships.
Human relations panel
The county Human Relations Commission is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy.
The 11-member commission is a volunteer body established to promote fairness, eliminate discrimination and harassment in both public and private sectors, and advance understanding and effective communication among people of different backgrounds and cultures.
Applicants must be at least 18, county residents and able to attend evening meetings on the third Wednesday of the month. Legal experience is preferred but not required. Applicants should send a resume and letter of intent to: Johnelka Stafford, 44 Calvert St., Room 330, Annapolis 2140.
Information: 410-222-1234.
Grants available
The Rotary Club of Annapolis is accepting grant applications until March 15 to distribute proceeds of more than $70,000 from its annual crab feast held in August.
Grant money must help the Annapolis community in some demonstrable way, such as funding specific projects and not operating expenses; result in the improvement of quality of life for the community; and touch as many people as possible.
Applicants may apply online at annapolisritary.org/application. Grant requests will be evaluated, and recipients will be notified and receive the grant funds in April and May.
Information: 410-295-3201 or go to the website.
Archive interns
The Maryland State Archives is accepting applications for its summer student intern program. Internships are open to high school and undergraduate- or graduate-level college students attending Maryland schools or Maryland residents attending out-of-state schools. These are paid internships that include experience and training in archival records management, digital imaging and historical research methods. The 10-week program runs June 6-Aug. 14.
Qualifications include academic excellence, preferably with an interest in history, archival science, library science, computer science, American studies, African-American studies, museum studies or related fields. For information and application details go to msa.md.gov/msa/educ/html/interns.html.
Applications must be postmarked on or before April 2, and applicants will be notified of decisions by April 30. In addition to the paid summer program, student internships are available for academic or community service credit throughout the year.
'Operation Paperback'
This nonprofit organization collects used books nationwide and sends them to American troops deployed overseas. Since 1999, more than 1.3 million books have been shipped to military personnel around the world.
Organizing the effort in this area is Sandy Marron of Annapolis. She can be contacted at opbooksmilitary@comcast.net. Please put "books" in the subject line.
To learn more about the program, go to operationpaperback.orghttp://operationpaperback.org.
Resource guide
The Anne Arundel Volunteer Center has released a Youth Resource Guide, which provides information about nonprofit and faith-based organizations in the county. A free copy is at volunteerannearundel.org. Printed copies can be purchased at the center, 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130, for $5 each. Information: 410-897-9207.
Disability issues
The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues has added an email notification feature to its website that provides information on disability issues. Sign-up and information: http://www.aacounty.org/aging/disabledadults/commdis.cfm.
Police Explorers
The Annapolis Police Department Law Enforcement Explorer Post 199 is accepting applications. Law Enforcement Exploring is a program for those who have completed eighth grade and are 14 to 20 years old. The program offers information on career activities. Meetings are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at police headquarters, 199 Taylor Ave. in Annapolis. Information: 410-268-9000 or at the office.
Fingerprinting service
The Annapolis Police Department offers a fingerprinting service at 199 Taylor Ave. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Service is also available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month.
The fee is $5 per fingerprint card, and the person being printed must supply the cards. Check or money order only. Information: 410-268-9000 or http://www.annapolis.gov/police.
Tours of historic house
The Ann Arrundell County Historical Society has opened the historic Benson-Hammond House and North Browse and Buy Shoppe at Aviation Boulevard and Andover Road in Linthicum for the season.
Tours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Group tours are by appointment.
The Kuethe Library's Historical & Genealogical Research Center, 5 Crain Highway S.E., operated jointly by the historical society and the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays all year. Information: 410-760-9679.