The Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant Farm in Woodstock will offer a workshop on Bluebird Boxes at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Jo Solem, a member of the Howard County Bird Club, will speak about bluebirds, the reasons for their diminishing numbers and preparations that can be made in the spring to help support the song birds.

Parents and children are invited to attend. The workshop is part of the conservancy's Wonder Walk/Wonder Talk series, providing opportunities for families to explore the natural world together.

Information: 410-465-8877 or visit www.hcconservancy.org.

Friday Night Revival planned for Feb 22

Next Generation Ministries of Hopkins United Methodist church will sponsor a Friday Night Revival Service at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at the church, 13250 Highland Road, Highland.

The Rev. Timothy West will speak.

Admission is free.

Information: 410-531-6187.

Roundabout construction halted for winter

Construction of the roundabout at Brighton Dam and Ten Oaks roads in Clarksville has been temporarily halted during the winter season. Construction is expected to resume in March, when temperatures rise.

The project is expected to be completed by spring.

Existing traffic patterns on Brighton dam Road and Ten Oaks Road will be maintained during the halt.

Information: Lisa Brightwell, 410-313-3440.

Around town

Travel funds -- Mark and Patty Carroll, who own Town and Country Auto Repair in Dayton and are alumni of Glenelg High School, are offering Good Neighbor Savings Cards that include discount coupons for two oil changes and other services. The cards are being sold for $20 by Glenelg students. The proceeds will help the school's marching unit and drill team to attend out-of-state competitions.

Citrus sale -- The River Hill Music Boosters is selling Florida navel oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and variety packs through March. Order forms: www.river hillmusic.org.

Online newsletter -- The Glenwood library invites those ages 13 to 18 to add their voices to an online newsletter. The teenagers meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. 410-313-5577. See a sample "Teen 'Zine" at www.hclibrary.org/teenzine.

Healthy hearts -- The Howard County Health Department, in partnership with the Howard County Office on Aging, will offer a free, eight-week cardiovascular disease prevention program from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, starting Feb. 12, at the Glenwood Senior Center. The program will be conducted by nurses, dietitians, health educators and fitness experts, and includes prizes and incentives. Reservations are required. 410-313-5440.

Mardi Gras party -- The Glenwood Senior Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, will sponsor a Mardi Gras party at 11 a.m. Feb. 12. The Mudbugs, part of the group The Crawdaddies, will perform Cajun and zydeco music. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested by Tuesday. 410-313-5440.

Beginning Italian -- Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks will offer a Beginning Italian course from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 12 through April 16 at the Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. The basics of language and grammar will be taught through interactive class activities. The cost is $89, and includes a textbook. The class is open to those ages 18 and older. Registration is requested by Feb. 22. 410-313-4634. To register: 410-313-7275.

Road work -- The State Highway Administration is working to relieve congestion and improve safety along Route 32 at Burntwoods Road by constructing a $30 million interchange. The interchange will remove two traffic signals at Burntwoods and Ten Oaks roads and relocate private driveways and local roads that intersect Route 32. The Route 32/Burntwoods Road intersection will be relocated, and a roundabout, ramps, a bridge and an access point will be added. Lane closings are planned along Route 32 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday. Lanes might be closed along Ten Oaks, Pfefferkorn and Burntwoods roads from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic signs and cones will guide motorists through work zones. Completion is expected by the fall of 2009. 301-624-8100 or www.maryland roads.com.