CLASSES
Registration Required
> Play Partners Ages infant to 23 months with adult.
* Central Library Mondays, March 1 to 10 at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, March 2 to 18, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
* Elkridge Library Tuesdays, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. and Saturdays, 11:15 a.m.
* Savage Library Wednesdays, March 3 to May 12, 10:15 and 11 a.m.
* Glenwood Library Thursdays, March 4 to 25, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m. .
* Miller Library Fridays, March 19 to May 21, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.
> Baby Sign Learn basic words in American Sign Language. Ages 6 months to 24 months. Four-week series. 10:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Mondays, March 1 to 22. Central Library, Columbia.
> 3, 2, Fun! Class for ages 2 to 3. 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, March 2 to May 11. Savage Library and Wednesdays, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. East Columbia Library.
> Just For Me Ages 3 to 5, ready for an independent class. 2 p.m. Tuesdays through May 11. Savage Library.
* 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays through April 28 Elkridge Library.
> What’s In My Art Box? Class spae four elements of art, as inspired by children’s literature. Ages 3 to 5. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., Thursdays. East Columbia Library.
> 6, 5, 4 Stories Galore! Stories and activities for children ages 4-6 who are ready for an independent class. 4:30 & 7 p.m., March 3 to 31. Glenwood Library.
> Spring Into Science A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children’s literature. A multi-week series. Ages 3 to 5. Tuesdays, March 9 to 30, 2 and 3:15 p.m. Central Library and Saturdays, March 27 to April 24, 11 a.m. (no class April 3).
> Go Figure Explore early math concepts inspired by children’s literature and everyday activities. Ages 3 to 5. Mondays, March 8 to 29, 10 and 11 a.m. Savage Library and Thursdays, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Central Library.
> Howard County General Hospital Community Health Education HCGH Wellness Center, Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. 410-740-7601. www.hcgh.org
* Essentials in Babystting March 2746, includes lunch and certificate.
* Choosing Your Pediatrician March 16, 7 p.m. Free.
* Kids Self Defense March 27, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ages 8 to 12. $27
> 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. Various classes and workshops on parenting. 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
* Kenilworth Mall 9:15 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. Second anDN 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.bcc-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. www.co.ho.md.us/OCS/CS_ChildrensServices.htm
> La Leche League Breast-feeding support and information for mothers. www.lllofmd-de-dc.org
* Columbia chapter First Friday at 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road. Third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Owen Brown Community Center. 410-3423
* Mommy and Me Café Fourth Friday, 10 a.m. Various locations. Open to all from pregnancy to grandmothers as well as infants and toddlers. 410-309-4940 or 301-421-1177 or www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/columbiaii.shtml
* 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 County Information 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. 410-337-10sjmcmd.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 parents to find services 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 thuse/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