Mount Hebron High School will present the musical, Hello Dolly! at 7 p.m. April 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the school's auditorium.

The show, which is appropriate for all ages, is costumed by Barbara Bogart. Musical direction is by Robert Johnston and Chris Herttenbach. Choreography is by Amanda Tschirgi. Tom Sankey directs.

Tickets are $9. Information or to reserve tickets: 410-313-2880, during school hours.

Barnes & Noble to hold story time

Barnes & Noble Booksellers in the Long Gate Shopping Center in Ellicott City will offer a story time and book signing with Shirley Menendez, author of B is for Blue Crab: A Maryland Alphabet, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Each letter of the alphabet illustrates a unique aspect of the state of Maryland. The program is suitable for children and adults.

Information: 410-203-9006.

'West Side Story' at Centennial High

Centennial High School will present West Side Story at 7 p.m. April 2-4, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 5.

Kathryn Carlsen is directing and Jenna Johnson is the stage manager.

Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Information: 410-313-2856.

Fire department to host Spring Fling

The Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department's Junior firefighters will sponsor a Spring Fling youth dance for ages 9-15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 19 at the firehouse.

Tickets, available only at the door, cost $8. The firehouse is at 6275 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. Information: 410-761-6633, ext. 5.

Military

Completes training -- Marine Corps Pfc. Nathan M. Perrault, son of Barbara A. and Donald J. Perrault of Ellicott City, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., and was promoted to his current rank. He completed 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new recruits physically and mentally, and ended the training with "The Crucible," a 54-hour team problem-solving effort.

Around Town

Parents sought -- Centennial High School's PTSA is seeking parents willing to serve on the PTSA Nominating Committee. Over the next few weeks, the committee is to will come up with a slate of officers to serve on the 2008-2009 PTSA Executive Board. The PTSA will vote on this slate at a May general meeting. The nominating committee is open to interested PTSA members. Open positions are listed on Centennial High School PTSA Web site. 410-480-8331.

Soccer program -- Registration is open for the Elkridge Youth Organization soccer program. Regular registration ended Feb. 29; late registration ends March 31. The co-ed, recreational program emphasizes instruction, fitness and fun. Players ages 5-17 are welcome. There are no tryouts for recreational leagues; all players participate. www.eyosports.org and click on the "soccer" tab.

College scholarships -- The Elkridge Adult Athletic Association, a 30-year-old community association, will accept college scholarship applications from high school seniors until April 19. At least three scholarships will be awarded. Danny Tracy, 410-796-4389.