Talk for parents on teen drug use slated tonight

HC DrugFree, a grassroots partnership of parents, schools and county agencies, will present the first talk in its 2002-2003 Issues in Parenting Speaker Series, "Drugs, Alcohol and Teens in Our County: A Status Report," from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Hammond High School.

Police officers responsible for drug and alcohol citations will discuss drug and alcohol use and abuse among Howard County teen-agers. Parents of middle and high school students are encouraged to attend.

Prejudice and biases focus of workshop this afternoon

The Coalition for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention in Howard County is offering a free workshop on prejudice, perceptions and biases for professionals who work with youth. The coalition of professionals from Howard County nonprofit and governmental organizations is concerned with preventing teen-age pregnancy.

"Take a Look at Yourself" will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Potomac Room of the Faulkner Ridge Staff Development Center, 10598 Marble Faun Court, Columbia.

Renee Rosenblum-Lowden, author of You Have to Go to School -- You're the Teacher!, will discuss issues of gender, age, race and ethnicity in the classroom.

Information: Laura Smit, 410-799-4879.