ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL Church in Mount Airy will participate in "Blanket the World With Love," a charitable program sponsored by the Church World Service Blanket Program.
The community assistance effort helps those in need and those affected by disasters.
St. James would appreciate donations of clean blankets of any size, or $5 to provide a wool blanket to a needy individual.
Blanket donations may be taken to the church office at 204 N. Main St. Checks should be made payable to St. James and marked "Blanket Project."
In addition to the blanket drive, food donations are needed for Mount Airy NET, a community assistance organization that helps those in need because of disasters or other hardships.
The NET's food pantry is low on several items that were distributed during the holidays. Canned goods, cereals, powdered milk, diapers, toilet paper and laundry detergent would be greatly appreciated.
A drop box is available in the education wing of the church.
Information: 301-829-0325.
Charity basketball
A charity basketball game, sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, will take place at 7 p.m. tomorrow at South Carroll High School.
Featured teams will be the U.S. Secret Service and Maryland State Police of Barracks G in Westminster.
Tickets are $2 at the door.
Information: 410-876-6233.
Cardio karate registration
Choe's Hap Ki Do at 1511 Ridgeside Drive in Mount Airy has openings for its cardio karate class.
This form of aerobic kick boxing, similar to Tae Bo, takes the best parts of an aerobics workout and mixes it with the best parts of a karate class.
The class will offer self-defense techniques, muscle toning, weight control and confidence building.
Information: 301-829-9469.
Family fun fest
Mount Airy Elementary School PTA is holding its Family Fun Fest from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 26. Games, face painting and musical entertainment will be featured.
Hot dogs, pizza, barbecue, nachos, chips and soda will be for sale. A bake table will be available.
Advance game tickets will be available until Thursday and are $1 for five tickets. Game tickets at the door will be $1 for four tickets. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Information: 301-829-1515.
Library programs
Grown-ups and kids are invited to the "Story Pals" story time at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. Thursday at Mount Airy public library, 705 Ridge Ave.
The theme will be "Beautiful Flyers" and is designed for children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver.
The same theme is offered to children ages 4 through 6 during "Drop-in Read With Me" at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1: 30 p.m. Tuesday. No registration is required.
The library's "Snuggle Bugs" story time will be held at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Friday for children up to age 2 with a caregiver.
Registration is required, unless noted otherwise. Information: 410-795-1010 or 301-829-5290.
Donna Abel's Southwest Carroll neighborhood column appears each Friday in the Carroll County edition of The Sun.
Pub Date: 3/19/99