Art exhibits

The Howard County Arts Council presents the "Resident Visual Artists Exhibit" and "Contrast & Symmetry" through June 19 at 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. A reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 17. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: 410-313-2787 or hocoarts.org.

Farm-City Committee Scholarship

The Howard County Farm-City Committee is offering a Farm-City Committee Scholarship of up to $500 to a Howard County high school senior for the fall semester. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has maintained academic excellence and whose efforts in agriculture have improved the county.

The student should be involved in education, agriculture, and community support. Interested students should complete an application, write a 1,000-word essay on how their studies will help the county, and supply a letter of recommendation, current high school transcript, and a resume with community activities, service projects, awards and work experience. Applications are due July 1.

Information and an application: http://www.hceda.org.

Audition

Red Branch Theatre Company seeks an actor to play the role of Robert in David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Proof." The actor should be able to portray a man in his late 50s and older. Information and to schedule an audition: jspieler1025@aol.com.

Leadership awards

The Howard County Commission on Disability Issues seeks nominees for its annual leadership awards program to recognize outstanding efforts and promote the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and achieving independence through pursuing personal goals while living with a disability. Nominees must live, work or provide services in Howard County. To download a nomination form, go to howardcountymd.gov/citizenservices or call 410-313-6402 to get one by mail. The deadline to submit nominations is July 30.

Recycling cans

Habitat for Humanity has placed a collection bin for aluminum cans on the west side of Columbia at the entrance to the parking lot of Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church, 6410 Amherst Ave., in Allview Estates.

This is a joint project with the Boy Scouts of America. Information: 410-997-4949.

International Day vendors

The Columbia Association is seeking vendors and artisans for its annual Columbia International Day on July 24 at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. This free event features live music and entertainment representing a variety of cultures, with food, crafts, children's activities and more. Applications are being accepted from those who wish to display or sell items with an international theme.

Information: 410-715-3161 or 410-715-3175.

Teen vocalists and bands

The Columbia Association Teen Advisory Committee is seeking performers or groups to play at "Teen Tuesdays" at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront on Tuesdays from June 22 through July 27. Teen Tuesdays are part of the annual Lakefront Festival, which features outdoor concerts and movies during the summer.

Interested teens should send a CD to Carol Wasser, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia 21044.

Spanish speakers wanted

The Foreign Born Information and Referral Network, 5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite 200-E, Columbia, needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to assist with client intake. Intake associates are responsible for greeting clients and answering telephone calls. They 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, but other times may be considered.

Information: 410-992-1923, ext. 14.

Recycle old TVs

The Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services reminds residents to recycle analog TVs rather than throw them away. Options available:

•The Alpha Ridge Landfill Resident's Convenience Area, 2350 Marriottsville Road, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and accepts TVs, computers, keyboards, printers, scanners, laptops, VCRs, radios and other electronics.

• Best Buy's Customer Take-Back Program allows customers to bring in old TVs (32 inches or smaller) at no charge. Limited to two televisions per person per day. Console televisions are not accepted.