Days End Farm Horse Rescue, 15856 Frederick Road, Lisbon, will offer a horse care clinic for horse owners and anyone wanting to purchase a horse.
The "If Only Love Was Enough" seminar, a two-day clinic, will be held Aug. 18 and Aug. 19. Discussion will cover horse handling and psychology, safety, hoof and dental care, health problems, care of older horses, emergency care, nutrition and parasites.
The clinics, which include practical advice on trailering, boarding and other essential details, will be taught by horse industry professionals.
The cost is $50 a day, and includes materials.
Information: 301-854-5037 or 410-442-1564 or visit www.defhr.org.
Karaoke night for teenagers
The Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, will offer a "Teen Scene Open Mic Karaoke Night," for youth ages 13 to 18, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 11.
The cost is $5. Food and beverages will be available for an additional fee. Registration is recommended; drop-in tickets may be available.
Information: 410-313-4840.
Around Town
Cross-country camp -- The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is accepting registration for its cross-country camp, to be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 through Aug. 10 at River Hill High School in Clarksville. River Hill varsity cross-country coach Earl E. Lauer will lead the camp, which is in its seventh year. The focus will be on video analysis of running technique, training basics, diet and nutrition, care and prevention of injuries and equipment selection. The cost is $130. 410-313-7275.
Sports camps -- The River Hill Boosters is offering summer sports camps to help young athletes improve basic skills. The camps will be held at River Hill High School. Weekly camps are to run 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Camp forms are available in the high school's main office. 410-313-7120, or www.river hill.org.
Marriotts Ridge registration -- Marriotts Ridge High School will accept registration for students planning to enroll for the 2007-2008 school year. Appointments are available between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Aug. 2, Aug. 14 and Aug. 16. 410-313-5446.
Self-defense class -- The River Hill Community Association is offering Tae Kwon Do for All Ages, an opportunity for parents, children, couples and friends to learn self-defense and fitness together. The class is held 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 30. Tae Kwon Do Turbo is offered 8 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 30. 443-535-3894.
Nature programs -- Howard County Conservancy will offer summer nature programs for preschoolers ages 2 to 4 and their parents or caregivers. The 1 1/2 -hour programs will be held 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday and Aug. 1. Stories, crafts and a short nature walk are planned. The cost is $5 a child. Registration is required. The conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental education and land preservation, is at 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, its 232-acre Mount Pleasant Farm. The farm is open to the public for hiking, touring, picnicking and visiting the Gudelsky Environmental Education Center and gift shop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 410-465-8877.
La Leche -- La Leche League of Western Howard County, a chapter of the international organization, meets 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden-Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. The group offers information, guidance and support to breast-feeding mothers. Toddlers and pregnant women are welcome. 410-864-8080 or 410-905-5208.
Online newsletter -- The Glenwood library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville, invites those ages 13 to 18 to add their voices to an online newsletter. Teens will meet 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. 410-313-5577. To see a sample of "Teen 'Zine," go to www.hclibrary.org/teenzine.
For kidz -- The Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, will offer Kidz Night Out, with crafts, music, dancing, movies and games, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 17. Parents will have an opportunity to have dinner and a movie. The event for children ages 5 to 12 costs $25 a child. Pizza and a beverage will be provided. Registration is required. 410-313-4840.