Time to Praay Kimberly Praay will sing familiar carols of Christmas at the worship service Sunday, 9:30 a.m. at Deer Park United Methodist Church, at the intersection of Deer Park Road and Route 32 in Smallwood. Call the church at 410-848-2313.

Springfield brunch A Christmas Brunch will be held Sunday, 9:15-10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall at Springfield Presbyterian Church, 7300 Spout Hill Road, Sykesville. The event is also a farewell event for church's interim pastor, the Rev. Richard Neff. Call 410-795-6152.

Back on track The Christmas Train Garden at the Manchester Fire Department, 209 N. Main St., Manchester, is open Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Donations accepted. Call Carol at 410-239-3006. And the Pleasant Valley Community Fire Department's 27th annual Train Garden, 2030 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster, is open Sunday, noon-6 p.m., and also Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 28-29, 4-8 p.m. Call 410-848-1977.

12-28 Monday

Playtime in Taneytown Taneytown Library, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, will host a session Monday at 10 a.m. in the library's new Play & Learn Early Literacy Center, for newborns through age 5. Library staff will start the sessions and offer suggestions on using the learning toys in the center. Informal play will follow. Call 410-386-4510.

Bowling for mom Moms on the Move, a Carroll County community group for stay-at-home mothers and children, will host a bowling outing Monday, 4-6 p.m. at Crossroads Bowling, 1213 Liberty Road, Eldersburg. Cost is $3 per person, per game, and $2.75 for a shoe rental. The facility only has 10-pin bowling, but six-pound bowling balls, ramps and bumpers are available. For details, go to wix.com/carrollcountymoms/momsonthemove, call Jen at 410-549-5922 or e-mail carrollcountymoms@gmail.com.

12-29 Tuesday

Jamming at the library A demonstration of "AgilityJAM," for ages 4-8, will be presented at Eldersburg Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, Tuesday at 10 a.m. Staff from Gymjam will present this free program on AgilityJAM, designed to develop a child's balance, quickness, coordination and stamina. Children should wear loose-fitting pants and sneakers. Call 410-386-4488 for information.

Dogs and seniors North Carroll Senior and Community Center, located in the North Carroll Plaza, 2328 Hanover Pike, Greenmount, will host a 4-H Dog Club demonstration, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. Seniors can enjoy a visit by the dogs and their young handlers. Call 410-386-3900.

12-30 Wednesday

American tea Taneytown Library, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, will host an American Girls Tea Party on Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. Dress in American Girls-style clothes and bring an American Girl doll -- or other special doll or stuffed toy -- for a tea party. Enjoy an old-fashioned tea party, make a craft, play a game and take pictures. Call 410-386-4488.

12-31 Thursday

Last bytes for 2009 New computer for Christmas? New job for the New Year? Eldersburg Library, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, will offer a drop-in Resume and Computer Help session on Thursday at 2 p.m. for adults. Future sessions are available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Call 410-386-4460.

New Year's at Winfield New Year's Eve dinner and dance will be held at Winfield Fire Department, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, from 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Hors d'oerves, dinner, dancing, champagne toast, continental breakfast. BYOB, set ups provided. Music by DJ Matt Paskowski. Tickets $20 person. Call Dick Baker, 410-875-4107.

Union Bridge Eve Union Bridge Fire Company, West Locust Street, Union Bridge will host a New Year's Eve dance for those 21 and over on Thursday, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dance to the music by the group, Sticktime. Admission $20 per person or $35 per couple in advance; $25 and $40 at the door. Beer, soda, and setups, and coffee and doughnuts at midnight. Call 410-775-7780.

01-01 Friday

Running start to 2010 The New Year's Day Winfield Mile will be held at noon at South Carroll High School, 1300 W. Old Liberty Road Sykesville. Registration and the finish line are both at the high school. Come early; race-day entry only. $2 for members of the Eldersburg Rogue Runners; $4 for nonmembers. Contact Alan Pobletts, franpob@carr.org or 410-549-1873; or Bobby Ward, ripken10@aol.com.

01-02 Saturday

Big breakfast The Church of the Ascension, North Court Street, Westminster, will host a pancake breakfast Saturday, 6:30-10:30 a.m. The cost is $6. Call 410-848-3251.

Make and take a flake Make a Snowflake is a program Saturday, 2-3 p.m. at the Bear Branch Nature Center, 300 John Owings Road, Westminster, for ages 7-adult. Learn how snowflakes form, then create and decorate your own flake to take home. Cost is $5. Call 410-386-3560.

01-03 Sunday

Sunday feast New Windsor Fire Company, High Street, New Windsor, will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast Sunday, 7 a.m.-noon. Cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children.

Celtic holiday The Celtic group, Port Righ, will perform at the Church of the Ascension, 23 N. Court St., Westminster, 5-7 p.m. A reception follows. Call MaryEllen at 410-596-1022.

Icy insects Do insects like to ice skate? Find out the strategies insects have to survive winter at "Insects on Ice," a program for ages 6-adult at Bear Branch Nature Center, 300 John Owings Road, Westminster, on Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Learn about where butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers and beetles go in the winter -- then explore woods and fields to find them. Cost is $5. Call 410-386-3560.

01-04 Monday

Knitting Night North Carroll Knitter's will host a gathering on Monday at 7 p.m., at North Carroll Library, 2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount. Adults are invited to join this informal group of knitters and crocheters to share projects, tips, tricks and conversation. Call 410-386-4480.

01-05 Tuesday

Are you game? Mount Airy Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy, will host a teen gaming night beginning at 4 p.m., for ages 11-17. Come and bring friends for a night of video game play. Games will include "Guitar Hero," "Rock Band," "Wii Music," "Wii Sports" and others. Snacks will be provided. This program is sponsored by Woodbine Recreation Council. Call 410-386-4470.

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