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Residents are invited to attend a crime prevention seminar at 7 p.m. Monday at the District 5 police station in Clinton.

Police will review crime statistics and go over crime prevention tips, according to Sgt. James Shomper, a District 5 police officer.

Beat detectives, burglary prevention officers and other local police will be on hand to talk with residents.

For more information, contact the District 5 station, located at 6707 Groveton Drive, at 301-856-3130.

Local students

earn college honors

Students with local ties were named to the dean's lists at several colleges and universities for the fall 2009 semester.

At the University of Delaware, freshman Amira Parker of Clinton was named to the dean's list. Parker is studying elementary teacher education in the school's College of Education and Public Policy.

Shakia Jones of Suitland was named to the dean's list at Central Pennsylvania College, located in Summerdale, Pa. Jones is majoring in legal studies.

Upper Marlboro resident Andrew J. Door made the dean's list at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. Door is a senior studying general engineering in the school's College of Engineering.

At the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va., two local students made the dean's list: freshman Kandra Selby of Cheltenham and sophomore Katherine Morris of Accokeek.

Seamen with local ties graduate from basic training

Two Navy seamen with local ties recently graduated from basic training.

Navy Reserve Seaman Olivia C. Kee of Upper Marlboro graduated U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.

Kee, who graduated in 2008 from Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, is the daughter of Randolph H. Kee and stepdaughter of Marcia G. Atkinson of Upper Marlboro.

Navy Seaman Recruit Terrell J. Curtis of Oxon Hill also graduated U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command.

Curtis, who graduated in 2005 from Oxon Hill High School, is the daughter of Beatrice L. Curtis of Fort Washington and George Pinn of Arlington, Va.

Public invited to air views about county public transit

The Partnership for Renewal In Southern and Central Maryland will hold a transportation and jobs public meeting from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 15 at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church at 910 Addison Road S. in Capitol Heights.

U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (Dist. 4) of Fort Washington will attend to discuss the necessity of jobs in Prince George's County, and PRISCM members will talk about the need for safe and accessible public transit. Call Laura Ehle at 301-906-8153 or e-mail Renee Brereton at renee.brereton1@

gmail.com for more information.

Video and art contest

open to children and teens

Envision Prince George's will hold an art and video contest for area youth to show why they enjoy living and playing in the county.

For the art contest, children between the ages of 5 and 12 are encouraged to make their own artwork that conveys the message, "This is my Prince George's." The video contest is open to teenagers and young adults between the ages of 13 and 25.

The artwork themes include favorite places to play, things to do and what makes the county a good place to live. The video must be between two and four minutes long and should show a resident's favorite things to do in the county and what they see in its future. Entries in both contests must be submitted by March 8. Download an application at http://envisionprincegeorges.org/

contests/.

Amusement park seeking

local bands to perform

Local music performance groups from the metropolitan area are encouraged to apply by March 15 to play at Six Flags America from March 27 through April 5.

One band will be selected to perform as part of the park's annual "Live and Local" series, which highlights local musical talent. Performers will not be paid but will receive free park tickets and meal vouchers.

To be considered, bands should send electronic press kits and links to Web sites to the Six Flags America Entertainment Department at twiesemann@sftp.com or mail them to P.O Box 4210, Largo, MD 20775, Attn: Six Flags America Entertainment.

E-mail the Entertainment Department at twiesemann@sftp.com.

Pajama and book drive

to benefit county's children

The Sigma Psi Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. is sponsoring its first annual pajama and book donation drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Largo Kettering Library at 9601 Capital Lane in Largo.

New or gently used pajamas and books for children up to age 17 will be accepted. The sorority has partnered with the Pajama Program, a New York-based nonprofit that provides items to children in need in the U.S.

For information, contact Krystal Hamlet at 202-627-9190 or ladyhamlet

426@yahoo.com, or visit www.pajamaprogram.org.

Area nonprofit hosts

hula hoop fundraiser

All Shades of Pink Inc., a Bowie-based nonprofit that assists woman and their families diagnosed with breast cancer with resource referrals, non-medical advice and/or emergency financial assistance during their treatment period, is hosting its second annual Hoop the Loop fundraiser at 11 a.m. March 20 at Curves at 7401 Forbes Blvd., Suite B1 in Lanham.

The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $5,000 to support the nonprofit's Comfort Blanket Program. Through the program, handmade crocheted blankets are given to breast cancer patients at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham after surgery.

The registration fee for the event is $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 to 18. To register, visit www.allshadesofpink.org.

Largo school hosts free tax preparation

Prince George's Community College's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which provides free tax preparation to Prince George's County residents with basic income tax returns, including free electronic filing, is available from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through April 10 in the Center for Advanced Technology at 301 Largo Road in Largo.

Taxpayers who need assistance should bring Social Security cards for themselves and dependents, prior year tax returns, if available, a voided check for direct deposit of refunds and their W2, Social Security statement, 1099s and all other tax documents.

For information or to schedule an appointment, call 301-583-5254.

Area film festival accepting submissions

The fifth annual Heritage Film Festival is accepting independently produced videos and films to screen April 9 and 10 at in the Rennie Forum at Prince George's Community College at 301 Largo Road in Largo.

This year's theme, "Independent Films with an Independent Spirit," allows local, national and international artists to share personal visions while connecting with other filmmakers and with new audiences.

A separate Saturday afternoon program showcases student work.

Submission guidelines and entry forms are available online at www.heritagefilm-videofest.org or by sending an e-mail to heritagefilmvideo@yahoo.com. The cost is $10 to submit work.

Experimental, narrative and horror, romance and documentary, action and comedy, animation and music video and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer submissions will be considered.

Send VHS or DVD copies and a signed and completed festival entry form postmarked March 12 to:

The Heritage Film Festival, P.O. Box 7823, Largo, MD 20792

Contact O.F. Makarah at 240-374-1405 or heritagefilmvideo@yahoo.com.