The Teen Role Model Competition, sponsored by the Columbia Association, will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 2 at Kahler Hall in the Harper's Choice Village Center. The entry deadline for contestants has been extended to Feb. 22.
The competition, which is open to high school students, is sponsored by the Columbia Association's Teen Advisory Committee and Inside Out Model and Talent Agency. Teens will compete in evening wear and high fashion modeling, and answer questions about teen issues. Contestants will be judged on their ability to be role models for children.
Winners will be crowned Mr. and Miss Howard County and will be asked to speak at middle schools and at various functions during the year. First-prize winners also receive $600 worth of modeling and other classes at Inside Out Model and Talent Agency. Second-prize winners receive a $350 photo shoot, and third-prize winners receive a $100 gift certificate to be used toward classes at Inside Out.
A live teen band will perform and refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door.
Information: 410-715-5523.
Senior yoga classes at Slayton House
The Yoga Center of Columbia will continue its senior yoga classes at Slayton House in the Wilde Lake Village Center.
The slower-paced, gentle yoga classes emphasize breathing and stress reduction, and are adapted to the needs of each student. Classes are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 21 through March 27.
The cost is $78 for the six-week session; $15 to drop in. Columbia lien payers can request a 10 percent discount.
Registration is recommended. Participants should consult a physician before starting any exercise program.
Information: 410-730-3987.
Around town
Mah-jongg -- Those 18 or older are invited to Slayton House in Wilde Lake Village Center for mah-jongg at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Admission is free. Participants are invited to bring a game and attend with a friend. 410-730-3987.'Marty' -- Slayton House Theatre in the Wilde Lake Village Center will show the fifth film in its 16th season of "Marvelous Movies and More," the 1955 film Marty, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Film critic Mike Giuliano will lead a short discussion after the screenings. Dessert and coffee will be provided. The cost is $7. Seniors and students pay $6. Raffle prizes will be offered. A senior events shuttle is available for those in need of transportation. 410-730-3987.
Belly dance -- Mia Naja al Sephira will offer a belly dance class for children at Slayton House in Wilde Lake Village Center. The Saturday morning classes, which run through March 15, are sponsored by the Wilde Lake Community Association. Mommy and Me classes (for mothers and fathers - and their children) will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The classes are for children ages 6 to 12. The cost is $72 for six sessions; $15 to drop in.
Environmental action -- The Town Center Community Association will sponsor an Environmental Action Group to educate and foster environmentally positive action in the community. The group, which will be led by Town Center board member Stephen Meskin, will meet at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at Historic Oakland, 5430 Vantage Point Road. Registration is requested. 410-730-4744.
Mime artist -- Candlelight concerts at Wilde Lake will present two performances by mime artist Mikael Rudolph at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road. Rudolph shares the contents of his suitcase and, at the same time, his story, in a nonverbal physical comedy show. The performances include classical mime, magic, and mask and puppet characters. Admission is $9. 443-367-3122.
Rainbow Theatre -- Rainbow Theatre at Slayton House in the Wilde Lake Village Green will continue its series of performances with Peter Rabbit Tales, presented by Tucker's Tales Puppet Theatre on Feb. 15. Beatrix Potter's classic children's stories - The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny and The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse - are acted in turn-of-the-century costumes. Performances are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance; $6 at the door, if available. Group rates are available; reservations are not. Only exact cash or checks are accepted. 410-730-3987.'Seussical' -- Atholton High School's theater department will present the musical Seussical on March 6-9. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. More than 100 Atholton students are participating as cast, crew and pit orchestra. Guest performers are to include children from nearby elementary and middle schools. Tickets are $6 in advance; $10 at the door. Students and senior citizens pay $8. 410-313-7065 or go to www.atholtonboosters.org. In celebration of Read Across America Day on March 3, some members of the play's cast will be in elementary schools reading Dr. Seuss' books to younger children.