Odenton Volunteer Fire Co. invites the public to its annual fire prevention/open house/Christmas party from 1 to 5 p.m. today.

Sparky,Santa and many others will be on hand as well as firefighters from the Odenton team.

Refreshments will be served, and video displays and fire apparatus will be available. Come meet community-oriented volunteers.

The station is at 1425 Annapolis Road, near Fort Meade on Route 175.