Berrywine Plantations, Linganore Winecellars, will have a holiday wine and cheese tasting through Monday.

Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Tours of the winery will be offered. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and kites for the children to enjoy on the grounds.

Admission is free.

Linganore Winecellars is at 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy. Information: 410-795-6432 or 301-831-5889.

Marine Sims reports for duty in North Carolina

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian C. Sims recently reported for duty with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

He is the son of Joyce and John Sims of Mount Airy. He joined the Marine Corps in November 2001.

Around town

Story time: Mount Airy branch library, 705 Ridge Ave., will hold story time for all ages (3 and under must be with an adult) at 11 a.m. today on "Happy House" and 11 a.m. tomorrow. 410-386-4488.

Religion news

Beth Shalom of Carroll County: The synagogue holds weekly Shabbat services at 8 p.m. Fridays, conducted by Rabbi Amy Scheinerman. The synagogue is at 2020 Liberty Road, Taylorsville. Information: 410-875-2800.

St. James' Episcopal: Holy Eucharist services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Christian education for all ages is at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Child care is available for both services. A children's Christmas pageant and choral cantata will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve worship will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday with a blessing of Creche and holy Eucharist for the family. A Christmas vigil with carols will begin at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a Christmas Eucharist at 11 p.m. On Christmas Day, a holy Eucharist service will be held at 11 a.m. The church is at 202 N. Main St., Mount Airy. 301- 829-0325.