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Civility project suggests reading

"Choose Civility," the Howard County Library's project to enhance respect, empathy, consideration and tolerance in Howard County, invites members of the community to read and discuss Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct by P.M. Forni, founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project and the inspiration for the county's campaign.

Free "Choose Civility" car magnets, intended to encourage consideration among drivers, are available at library branches.

To become a partner or sponsor of the project, or for information: 410-313-7763.

Red Cross makes urgent call for blood

The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region of the Red Cross has announced that the community blood supply remains at crisis level and is urging eligible blood donors to call 800-GIVE-LIFE immediately to schedule a donation as soon as possible.

Platelet donors should call 800-272-2123 to schedule an appointment.

Donors must be in generally good health; at least 17 years old, or in Maryland, age 16 with written parental consent; weigh 110 pounds or more; and not have received a tattoo within the past year or donated whole blood within the past 56 days.

Those who give blood will receive an "It's Hip to Give" T-shirt and a chance to win a $250 gas card in a weekly raffle.

Information: 800-GIVE-LIFE.

Free contemporary country concert

In celebration of the 29th anniversary of the Montpelier Summer Concert Series, the South Laurel Recreation Council will present a concert of contemporary country music by Jay D. Henley, herdsman, cattle farrier and resident of Woodbine, and his Stone Broke Band at 7:30 p.m. today.

The free concert will be held on the Montpelier Mansion Grounds, 9652 Muirkirk Road at Route 197, in south Laurel.

Take a picnic and a blanket or chair. Free public and handicapped parking is available near the Montpelier Drive and Muirkirk Road entrances, off Route 197.

In case of inclement weather: 301-953-7882 after 5 p.m. on the day of the concert.

Contest scheduled in ice cream eating

Habitat for Humanity of Howard County and Hershey's Ice Cream will sponsor an ice cream-eating contest at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Hershey's Ice Cream Store in the Lynwood shopping strip, 6010 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge.

Those who want to compete should e-mail name and contact information to morethan icecream@comcast.net or call 410-540-9918.

Contestants can enter in two categories: children to age 12, and youth and adults ages 13 and older.

A Formula One race car will be on display.

Information about Habitat for Humanity: 410-997-4949.

Summer travel guide is available

Summer travelers can order the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development's new Scenic Byways guidebook and map, a guide to 2,487 miles of roads less traveled.

The guide includes roads along the banks of the Potomac River and other scenic locations, and routes that include stops on the Underground Railroad, sites of Civil War battles and other landmarks of Maryland's heritage.

To order copies: 1-877- MDBYWAY, or www.visitmary land.org. Information on Maryland byways: www.maryland roads.com.

Adults are needed for 'Anything Goes'

Adults are needed for a production of Cole Porter's musical, Anything Goes, at Century High School in Eldersburg on Sept. 14, 15, 16 and 22.

Rehearsals for the production have begun, but parts are open.

Information: Mo Dutterer, 410-997-4896, or e-mail, ssqq@ comcast.net.

Rec and Parks offers trip to tennis open

Howard County's Department of Recreation and Parks will sponsor a trip Aug. 31 to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York to see the 2007 U.S. Tennis Open.

The trip will be from 6 a.m. to midnight. The cost is $149, including reserved seating at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Registration is required today.

Information: 410-313-4634. Registration: 410-313-7275, or www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP.

Application open for housing program

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman has announced that the county's second open application period for the Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) Program runs through Tuesday.

The inclusionary zoning program requires developers of new housing in specific districts to sell or rent a percentage of the dwelling units to moderate-income households.

The units are sold or rented through the Department of Housing and Community Development. Those who want to purchase or rent a unit must fill out an application for a "certificate of eligibility" based on income, assets, household size, whether the applicant wants to rent or purchase and other factors. Certified applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

The next Moderate Income Housing Unit Program lottery, which is to include for-sale townhouses in the development of Shipley's Grant and condominiums in Elkridge Crossing, will be held next month. Those eligible for the lottery will be notified and invited to attend.

Eligible renters will be chosen from the list, based on application dates, when the units become available.

Maximum permitted incomes range from $51,063 for purchasers in a one-person household and $38,297 for renters to $96,290 for purchasers in an eight-person household and $72,218 for renters.

Information: 410-313-6318, or www.howardcountymd.gov.

Teen committee needs volunteers

The Columbia Association's Teen Advisory Committee is seeking youths, ages 13 to 19, to help create events for Columbia teenagers.

Members of the committee are asked to attend meetings from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday and to help at events.

The committee accepts new members throughout the year.

Information: 410-715-5523.

Widows, widowers meet once a month

Howard County Young Widows and Widowers, a support and social group, meets from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

The group offers an opportunity to meet new friends in a supportive atmosphere.

Information: 410-740-5858.

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