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The West Laurel Civic Association will host an open house from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. today to recognize the emergency personnel who serve the community.

Elizabeth Evans, a member of the WLCA board, said the group decided to hold the event in order to give residents a chance to meet and thank the police officers, firefighters and paramedics in West Laurel. Evans said the group has invited members of the Prince George's, Montgomery and Laurel police departments, Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad.

"When West Laurel cries for help, these are the people that come," she said.

Evans emphasized that the event is not a meeting and attendees are welcome to come and go as they please during the two-hour period. A fire truck and ambulance will also be available for children and adults to check out and refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Evans at 301-490-5679.

Laurel students named to dean's list

Two Laurel residents have been named to the fall 2009 dean's list at their colleges and universities.

Jessica Albrecht, a sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park, was named to the dean's list in the university's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Kishendra Gopaul was named to the dean's list at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn.

Laurel residents Meische Cox, Michael Fulson-Woytek, Vanessa Gerstenberger, Scholastique Koolimo, Adesumbo Odunlami and Tiffany Padgett were named to the dean's list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the fall 2009 semester.

Eligibility includes a minimum of 12 credit hours and earns a cumulative semester grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

Scotchtown Hills recognizes honor roll students

Scotchtown Hills Elementary in Laurel has announced the students who were named to the honor roll for receiving all A's and B's during the second quarter of the 2009-10 school year.

The following list includes the first half, in alphabetical order, of students who received the honor: Jose Aceves Jr., Kevin Afoakwah, Osaretin Aimufua, Uyiosa Aimufua, Olubankole Akinrimisi, Jenifer Aleman, Jhoan Alvarado, Elvia Amaya, Felix Amon, Itoro Anwana, Alexis Araia, Marvin Banks III, Melanie Barros, Leenika Belfield-Martin, Daniela Benitez-Maldonado, Keyonna Biggs, Erica Bryant, Arianna Carrington, Kimberly Chevez Henriquez, Daniel Chicas, Cheyenne Comitz, Demetrius Craft, Jason Cueva, Jose Cueva-Acevedo, Cindy Diaz, Abigail Dina, Julie Tam Do, Christopher Dunn, Jarai Eboumy, Chioma Egege, Reynna Iyo-Nonga Etongwe, Michaela Farias, Epiphany Forleh, Ambar Francis, Briana Francis, Carl Francisco, Jean Germain, Tajh Gilchrist, Oriana Giuriola, Destiny Gladden, Donovan Gladden, Nicole Gore, Ayanna Graham, Julia Hernandez, Brendan Hilbun, Delante Howard Jr., Eric Howard, Brooke Hunley, Amya Hurley, Syed Hussain, Ishmael Janneh, Mariama Jawara, James Johnson, Karmyn Johnson, India Joines, Ernest Jones, Abdullatu Kamara, Danesha Kennedy, Deidre Kennedy, Safiya Khalfani, Alyssa Khoury, Angel Kubi, Derick Lamothe, Brianna Lea, Alex Linares-Reyes, Kelly Lopez-Aguilera, Jennifer Lozada and Hannah Lumi.

The rest of the honor roll list will be featured in next week's edition.

Entries requested for middle school contest

The Prince George's County Complete Count Committee (Education Sub-Committee) is sponsoring a multifaceted contest for middle school students in Prince George's County. Students are invited to create original entries in one of three categories; poster, essay, or PowerPoint presentation.

This contest is open to public, parochial, private and homeschooled students who reside in or attend class in Prince George's County. A completed release form and an entry form are required for each individual entering the contest. The deadline to submit entries is Wednesday. Contest, prizes will be awarded at each grade level — sixth, seventh and eighth — for first, second and third place.

All entries will be displayed at a Prince George's County 2010 Census Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10 at Kenmoor Middle School in Landover.

County nonprofit hosts fundraiser

All Shades of Pink Inc., a Bowie-based nonprofit that assists woman diagnosed with breast cancer, is hosting its second annual Hoop the Loop fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Curves at 7401 Forbes Blvd., Suite B1 in Lanham.

The goal 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 is $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 to 18. Visit www.allshadesofpink.org and click on the Pink Café tab or call 301-356-4688 and ask for Denice or call 301-262-3358 and ask for Robin.

Community college 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, a voided check for direct deposit of refunds and their W2, Social Security statement, 1099s and all other tax documents.

Call 301-583-5254.

Jazz event will raise funds for college scholarships

The Ryan Odelle Mance Memorial Scholarship Foundation, an Accokeek-based nonprofit organization that provides financial support to talented black male students pursuing higher education, will host its second annual Evening of Jazz benefit event from 7 to 10 p.m. March 27.

Proceeds from the event will go toward supporting college scholarships for young men nationwide.

The event will be held at Camelot by Martin's in Upper Marlboro and will feature the jazz band Abstract Truth. Tickets cost $50. Contact Pat Daniels at 301-283-0287 or visit www.ryanomancefoundation.org.

Free information fair for veterans

The Clinton American Legion Post 259, located at 9122 Piscataway Road, will host a free information fair for veterans from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 27.

The event is being organized by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. Specialists will be on-site to assist veterans and their families with filing disability claims, GI bill education benefits and other services offered to Maryland veterans.

Attendees do not need to register before the fair. Contact Cate Conroy with the Department of Veterans Affairs at 410-260-3838 or cconroy@mdva.state.md.us.