Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks will offer its course on bicycles - riding, maintenance and repair - from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning this week, at the Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville.

The course includes selecting a bike, riding fundamentals, and aspects of racing, touring, mountain and recreational riding.

Students will have hands-on experience with emergency fixes, overhaul and wheel-building. Tools are provided.

The cost is $75, and includes four two-hour sessions, materials and supplies, and the use of tools. Discounts on tools are extended to students for 30 days after the session.

Information: larry@bike123.com.

Communication workshop

The Glenwood branch library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville, will offer a workshop on styles of communication and how to share feelings effectively at 7 p.m. tomorrow.

The program is based on Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, presented by John Robinson, life and relationship coach and president of Green Side Up Coaching.

"Cooking for Your Valentine," a program with Susan Belsinger, culinary educator and author of 10 cookbooks, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Belsinger will share recipes from her latest book, Not Just Desserts: Sweet Herbal Recipes.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Information: 410-313-5577.

Around town

Construction Halted -- 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. Lisa Brightwell, 410-313-3440.

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 next month. Order forms: www.river hillmusic.org.

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 this week, 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. Tuesday. The Mudbugs, part of the group The Crawdaddies, will perform Cajun and zydeco music. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested. 410-313-5440.

Friday night revival -- 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. 410-531-6187.

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 ages 18 and older. Registration is requested by Feb. 22. 410-313-4634. To register: 410-313-7275.