Fundraiser
The Lions' Pride, Howard High School's booster club, will host abull and oyster roast from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at The Great Room in Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St. The website, howardlionspride.org, contains details, a link to purchase tickets and a link for volunteer opportunities. Tickets are $60 per person; $550 for a table of 10. Ticketswill not be sold at the door.
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. To schedule an appointment, call:
•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 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 available at howardcountyaging.org/womenfest.
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 or Friday; other times may be considered. Information: 410-992-1923, ext. 14.
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. Highlights include 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.
Recycling cans
Habitat for Humanity and the Boy Scouts of America have placed a collection bin for aluminum cans at the entrance to the parking lot of Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church, 6410 Amherst Ave., in Allview Estates. Information: 410-997-4949.