Manor Woods Elementary School will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo at 7 p.m. Friday.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for the adult community event, which includes food and prizes.

The event will help fund PTA-sponsored educational, health and cultural activities at the school.

Information or to purchase tickets: 410-750-1018; For information about charitable donations: 410-461-1357.

Autism fundraiser part of nationwide effort

The Autism Society of America and Pump It Up will sponsor "Bounce for Autism," a nationwide, community-based fundraiser to raise awareness and support for children with autism.

Six "bounces" will be held around the country next month and in June, with the first event to be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Pump It Up, 7184 Troy Hill Drive, Suite H, in Elkridge. A team of bouncers, some or all of whom may be affected by autism, will ask for donations to fulfill their pledge to bounce in the indoor inflatable playground. 866-350-9311, or www.bounceforautism.org.

Around Town

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.

Soccer program -- Registration is open for the Elkridge Youth Organization soccer program. Regular registration ended Feb. 29; late registration ends tomorrow. 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.

Kiwanis Club -- Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City, a volunteer service organization, meets at 6:45 p.m. Mondays at the Kiwanis-Wallas Building, 3300 Norberts Way, Ellicott City. Everyone is welcome. 410-418-8218, or www.ellicottcitykiwanis.com.

Free bridge, other games -- The Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center is offering free drop-in bridge and pinochle and favorite table games. A bridge group meets from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Pinochle meets from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Those who attend are invited to bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. Donations are accepted for the snack fund.

Duplicate bridge is available from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Mah-jongg is played at the center from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Admission is free.

A Bunco program for people ages 55 and older, sponsored by Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, will meet at the center from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. April 28, June 23, July 28 and Aug. 25. A $1 donation is requested at the door.

A community service group meets to knit and crochet blankets, baby clothes and other items for charities, hospitals and senior centers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Kiwanis Wallas center. Donations of acrylic yarn are appreciated.

The Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center is at 10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-7279.

Chess -- The county library's Elkridge branch, 6540 Washington Blvd., sponsors a chess club for ages 13 and older from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Players of all abilities are welcome, but they must know how to play chess. Snacks will be provided. Registration not required. 410-313-5077.'Hello Dolly!' -- Mount Hebron High School will present the musical, Hello Dolly! at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 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.'West Side Story' -- Centennial High School will present West Side Story at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Kathryn Carlsen is directing and Jenna Johnson is the stage manager. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 410-313-2856.

Learning English -- The county library's Miller branch library offers an English conversation club from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays for people who speak English as a second language and would like to practice conversation in a group setting. First-time participants must register in advance. 410-313-1950.

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. 410-761-6633, ext. 5.