Opera competition

Applications and CDs are being accepted for the annual Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition. All applicants must complete the online form at annapolisopera.org under auditions and vocal competition, and submit a CD. Deadline has been extended to Feb. 12.

Applicants should label the CD with name, date of birth, contact information and titles of the arias, and mail to Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, c/o Carmen Balthrop, 801 Chase St., Annapolis 21401.

Go to the Web site for detailed information about the competition.

Anger management training

The Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center will hold three five-week sessions of anger management training. The first will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 21 through Feb. 18. A second session will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, April 5 through May 3.

Classes are designed to help participants learn to channel anger in a positive direction. Classes include group discussions and exercises, and cover topics such as identifying anger triggers, conflict styles, coping strategies, taking responsibility and incentives for change.

Classes, which will be held at the center's offices at 2666 Riva Road in Annapolis, cost $175 and include all materials.

For more information, call 410-266-9033.

Auditions

The Annapolis Youth Chorus will hold auditions Wednesday evening at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis. Participants will be asked to sing the first verse of "America the Beautiful" and one prepared piece - a folk song, Broadway show tune or hymn. Depending on ability level, they might be asked to sight-read a simple melodic and/or rhythmic line. Auditions last about 10 minutes.

To schedule an audition, or for directions and more information, call 410-263-1906.

Annapolis Idol contestants

The Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center invites local artists to come to these establishments to showcase their skills and maybe become the next Annapolis Idol:

* Sharky's, 2072 Somerville Road, on Monday.

* Stan and Joe's, 37 West St., on Wednesday.

* Mike's Crab House, 3030 Riva Road, on Jan. 25.

* Heroes, 1 Riverview Ave., on Jan. 26.

Start time is 8 p.m. Contestants must be at least 18 by the event date and be able to perform a Top 40 mainstream pop song live to music they select.

Call 410-266-9033 or go to aacrcmd.us for more information.

Home heating bills

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for the heating season. Those needing assistance should call the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities at 410-222-4257 and speak with an information specialist, who can mail out an application form.

Guitar lessons

The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is offering group guitar lessons and music appreciation classes for the spring semester. Beginning and intermediate lessons are available for teens and adults as well as classical music appreciation classes for adults. All classes will be taught by Morgan Fiddler. The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is at 801 Chase St. in Annapolis.

To register or for more information, call 410-263-5544 or go to marylandhall.org.

Dance classes

Ballet Theatre of Maryland offers dance classes and workshops at the Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane in Brooklyn Park. For registration, cost and times, call 410-636-6597 or go to chesapeakearts.org.