CLASSES
* Baby Sign Learn basic words in American Sign Language. Ages 6 months to 24 months. Four-week series. 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Jan. 25 to Feb. 22. Central Library, Columbia.
* 3, 2, Fun! Class for ages 2 to 3. 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays Jan. 5 to Feb. 23. Savage Library.
* Just For Me Ages 3 to 5, ready for an independent class. 2 p.m., Tuesdays through Feb. 23, Savage Library and 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., Wednesdays through Feb. 24, Elkridge Library.
* The World Around Me Class exploring simple social studies concepts inspired by children’s literature. Ages 3 to 6. 4:30 and 7 p.m., Feb. 8 and 22.; 10:30 a.m., Feb. 9 and 23. Glenwood Library.
* Go Figure Explore early math concepts inspired by children’s literature and everyday activities. Ages 3 to 5. Tuesdays, Feb. 2 to 23, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Miller Library.
* Chill Out with Science Class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children’s literature. Ages 3 to 5. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 1 toCounty General Hospital Community Health Education HCGH Wellness Center, Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. 410-740-7601. www.hcgh.org
Baby Signing Feb. 13, 10 to 11 a.m. Caregivers of babies up to 12 months learn 100 basic signs to help baby communicate. $40 per person or $75 per couple, includes review DVD.
* NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Free 6-week course for parents and caregivers of children with mental health issues. Call for times and locations. 410-772-9300. www.nami.org/sites/howardcounty
* Office of Children’s Services in Ellicott City. For more details on classes and registration instructions, call 410-313-1940 or www.howardcountymd.gov/children
* Stroller Strides Fitness for parents with babies in strollers. Cost varies. www.strollerstrides.net
Honeygo Regional Park in Perry Hall. 9 a.m. Mondays to Fridays.
White Marsh Mall 9 a.m. Mondays to Fridays
Towson Town Center 9:15 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Kenilwa.m. Wednesdays
PlayWise Village in Columbia 9 a.m. Fridays
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Supporting Each Other Free support group for parents and family members of loved ones with an eating disorder. 6:45-8 p.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, EDN of Central Maryland, 25 W. Chesapeake Ave. Suite 202, Towson. 410-339-3474. www.ednofcentralmaryland.com
* The Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter of the Autism Society of America First Thursdays, 7 p.m. Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, 1798 W. Rogers Ave., Baltimore. 410-655-7933. www.bc-asa.org
* CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Call for times and locations. 410-377-0249. www.chadd-mc.org
* The CARE Center Free assistance to Howard County parents to find community services, county recreation and sports, financial assistance, support groups, child care programs and more. Monday-Friday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3300 N. Ridge Road, Suite 380, Ellicott City. 410-313-CARE or www.co.ho.md.us/OCS/CS_ChildrensServices.htm
* La Leche Leat and information for mothers. www.lllofmd-de-dc.org
Columbia chapter First Friday at 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd. Third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Owen Brown Community Center. 410-309-4940 or 410-461-3423
Mommy and Me Café Fourth Monday, 10 a.m. Sarah & Desmond’s Vegetarian Cafe, 3715 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. Open to all from pregnancy to grandmothers as well as infants and toddlers. 410-309-4940 or 301-421-1177
Laurel chapter Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call for location. 301-464-5046 or 410-674-8090
Mount Airy chapter Second Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main St. Children welcome. 301-831-0071 or 301-635-6277
Towson/Lutherville chapter Third Friday, 10 a.m. Call for location. 410-833-7004
Western Howard County chapter. Fourth Wednesday, 10 a.m. Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden-Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. 410-864-8080 or 410-905-5208 or jenster15@comcast.net or jmosley@dynaccsys.com
* Relatives as Parents of Howard Countormation on services and financial assistance to relative caregivers. Second Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bain Senior Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-1940
* St Joseph Medical Center 7601 Osler Drive, Timonium. 410-337-1000 or www.sjmcmd.org
Breastfeeding Second Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m. Lactation consultant reviews basic information. $20. 410-337-1880
Mothering Matters Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. For mothers with babies up to five months. Free. Towson United Methodist Church, 501 Hampton La. 410-337-1880
Kangaroo Kapers Second Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 3 to 6 expecting a new sibling. $10 per child. 410-337-1880
Pregnancy Loss Support Group First Monday, 7 p.m. Spiritual Care Conference Room. Free. 410-337-1109
* NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Parents supporting parents of children with mental health issues: Call 410-772-9300. www.nami.org/sites/howardcounty
* The CARE Center for Child and Adolescent Resources Provides free assistance to Howard County parentses and programs in the community for children and teens. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-313-CARE or children@howardcountymd.gov
* Mothers with School Age Children Grief Support Group Monthly support group for women grieving the loss of a spouse/significant other while facing challenges of being a single parent. Call for dates and times. Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley. 443-849-8251