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Mocha Moms, Inc of AA County, a support group for stay-at-home mothers of color, meets every Tuesday at 10:00am. For meeting locations, contact us at aamochamoms@gmail.com. For more information call 301-204-4876 or visit http://aac.mochamoms.googlepages.com/ or www.mochamoms.org.

MOMS Club of Clarksville / Columbia West, a social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Clarksville, Columbia-west, Highland, Fulton, Dayton, Glenwood, and Glenelg, offers activities and playgroups. For more information e-mail clarksvillecolumbiamoms@yahoo.com.

Parents AT Home of Howard County, Providing socialization and support for at-home parents, including socials, activities, playgroups, and egroup.  Monthly socials - open to newcomers - on the 3rd Monday morning of each month, outdoors in summer, indoors in winter.  For more information or to check location please visit www.parentsathome.org, email us at  parents_at_home@hotmail.com, or phone for voicemail 410-992-9291.

The Casey Cares Foundation proudly celebrates a decade of smiles for critically ill children and their families!  Their 10th Anniversary Gala takes place at the Bonnie Blink Room at the Masonic Temple in Hunt Valley on Saturday, March 27 and includes dinner, open bar, entertainment, dancing, auctions and other surprises.  Tickets are $125.00.  To purchase tickets and for more information, visit: www.CaseyCaresFoundation.org or call 443-568-0064

Howard County CHADD Support Group meets Wednesday March 10, 7pm at Norbel School 6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge MD. Howard County CHADD will present Abilities Network, a local organization that provides support services for families with of children with disabilities. Learn how Abilities Network can provide customized services to children, adults and families of differing abilities that focus on one-on-one supports to foster broadened, more inclusive communities through education, training and advocacy.  Abilities Network helps to create a personal path to independence by seeing abilities, not disabilities. For more information contact krenzi@norbelschool.org 

Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine presents the following community education programs. As space is limited, registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at the HCGH Wellness Center’s new location at the Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. For information or to register, call 410-740-7601, or register online at www.hcgh.org.
Choosing Your Pediatrician, Tuesday, March 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Preparing for your new baby should include finding a pediatrician before you deliver. Learn factors to consider and ways to promote health for your newborn. Presented by Kenneth Klebanow, M.D.
Free
Essentials in Babysitting, Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn how to effectively manage children, create a safe environment, and apply emergency techniques. Cost includes lunch and certificate of attendance. Fee: $46
Kids Self-Defense, Saturday, March 27, 9-11 a.m. Children ages 8 to 12 will learn basic principles of safety awareness and age-appropriate self-defense techniques. Program includes discussion, role-playing, and practice. Fee: $27
Positive Parenting, Thursdays, April 22 and 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn skills needed to raise a healthy, productive child including communication, discipline, behavior management, self-esteem and more. For parents of newborns through children 4 years old. Fee: $25 per person or $40 per couple
CPR Across Howard County, Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m.-noon, Free. New Location: HCGH Wellness Center. American Heart Association Family & Friend CPR for the adult and child victim. This course is for the community and is not a certification course.

Howard County Seeks Nominations for Excellence in Programs for Children. Do you know any people or programs that make a positive impact on the lives of Howard County children?  Plan to nominate them for recognition at the 11th annual “Celebrating Successes for Children” ceremony hosted by County Executive Ken Ulman and the Howard County Office of Children’s Services.  The ceremony salutes people and programs who work with children in many ways, such as mentors, child care providers, Scout leaders, coaches, human service workers, volunteers, businesses and school or camp programs. While an individual nominee doesn't have to be a resident of Howard County, he or she must serve Howard County children; however, program or business nominees must be located in Howard County.  Nominations are due by Friday, March 26, 2010.  To request a nomination form, contact the Office of Children’s Services at 410-313-1940 or e–mail Priscilla Kung at pkung@howardcountymd.gov.   Nominations forms are also available on line at www.howardcountymd.gov/children.  All nominations must be e-mailed, faxed (410-313-1430), delivered or postmarked by Friday, March 26. Nominees will be recognized during the Month of the Young Child at the county’s annual “Celebrating Successes for Children” Ceremony on Thursday, April 29.