Valentine's Day

Singing valentines, performed by quartets from the Sons of the Severn Barbershop Chorus, will be available Feb. 12-14. For ordering information, call 301-801-5637 or go to sonsofthesevern.org.

Bay advocate course

This adult education course taught by Chesapeake Bay Foundation staff and other professionals is for those who want an in-depth understanding of the Chesapeake Bay's history, environment and issues and who want to help restore the bay. Annapolis course starts Feb. 18; Easton course starts Feb. 20. Cost is $25. Space is limited. For more location information or to download an application form, go to cbf.org/voices.

Tax assistance for seniors

Seniors can receive help in completing their federal and state income tax returns Monday through April 1 at the county's senior activity centers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. This free service is available only by appointment and hours are limited.

Call 410-222-4464 for more information.

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. The 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 a five-week session of anger management training 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 and taking responsibility.

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.

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.

Historic house tours

The Ann Arrundell County Historical Society has opened the historic Benson-Hammond House and North Browse and Buy Shoppe at Aviation Boulevard and Andover Road in Linthicum for the season. Tours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Group tours are by appointment. The Kuethe Library for Historical and Genealogical Research, 5 Crain Highway S.E., operated jointly with the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays year-round. Call 410-760-9679.

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.