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Riverdale native Ashley Nicole Anderson recently graduated from the University of Rochester with a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in theater. The university also awarded Anderson with the 2009 Frederick Jefferson Award for Outstanding Student Achievement. The award honors a student who faced and overcame obstacles while in college and also made great achievements.

Anderson was president of the Black Students Union and spear-headed many campus activities, like coordinating a college-wide bus trip this year to Washington, D.C., to see the presidential inauguration. Anderson also volunteered as a tutor and teacher for third-grade students at God's Vision Ministries: VISION Program. She also participated in the United States Conference on AIDS and performed as a dancer in the Tom Joyner Sky Show at Morris Brown College.

Brentwood budget

public hearing

The town of Brentwood is holding a public hearing on its fiscal 2010 budget at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brentwood's town hall. Residents can comment on the proposed budget before the council votes on it. Town Hall is at 4300 39th Place.

Hyattsville resident graduates from Marymount University

A Hyattsville resident graduated from Marymount University in Virginia on May 10.

Erika Martinez graduated with a degree in nursing. Graduation exercises were held at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Martinez is one of the 450 students who graduated with a bachelor's degree. Another 340 students graduated with master's degrees.

Area residents graduate from University of Mary Washington

Two area residents were among the 1,125 students who graduated from University of Mary Washington in Virginia May 9. Emely Victoria Amaya of Hyattsville graduated with a bachelor's degree in international affairs. Daniel Francis McLaughlin of Mount Rainier graduated with a bachelor's degree in English.

Son of Hyattsville residents publishes first book

The son of Hyattsville residents Ray and Trish Weil just published his first book. Josh Weil's "The New Valley" was published by Grove Press. The book is Weil's debut book and is comprised of three linked novellas set in the hill country between West Virginia and Virginia. Weil is also a Fulbright winner.

Mount Rainier Elementary offers pre-K enrollment and carnival

Mount Rainier Elementary School is recruiting students to enroll in its pre-kindergarten classes for the 2009-10 school year. Pre-K students attend full-day school and must be 4 years old by Sept. 1. Students must also meet certain income requirements. Call 301-985-1810.

The school is also hosting its annual carnival Friday evening after the school's Peace Day Parade. There will be food and games.

Book signing in Hyattsville

The Book Nook Bookstore in Hyattsville is hosting a book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. June 27. Author Kim Kash will be on hand to discuss and sign her new book, "Ocean City: A Guide to Maryland's Seaside Resort." She has information on area beaches, the boardwalk, area dining, shopping, golf and water parks. There will be refreshments. The store is at 5606 Baltimore Ave. Call 301-209-0035.

Volunteers and vendors

needed for Edmonston Day

Edmonston Day is from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and the town is still looking for vendors and volunteers to participate.

The event will include a car, truck and motorcycle show with awards and prizes. Pre-registration is $10 and registering the day of the event is $13. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the show is from noon until 4 p.m. Edmonston Day will also include pony rides, a moon bounce, laser tag and free hearing and vision exams.

Car show and vendor applications are available at town hall. Call 301-699-8806. The event will be at the Edmonston Recreation Center at 5100 Tanglewood Drive.

Deadline today for taxicab registration lottery

The county's Department of Environmental Resources will hold a public Taxicab Certificate of Registration Lottery at 10 a.m. Monday at Largo's Business Licenses Office at 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 100. Seating will be limited to the first 30 people. Residents must submit a $25 fee to the Business Licenses Office by today to participate. Call 301-883-3840.

Hyattsville working

on city streets

Hyattsville's Department of Public Works has scheduled road work throughout June. Access to property may be limited and "No Parking" signs will warn residents in advance if parking will be restricted. Also, no traffic will be allowed on the new pavement until the asphalt has set to at least 90 degrees.

Concrete and asphalt repair work will be on: the 4000 and 4100 blocks of Quintana Street; the 6200 block of 41st Place; and the 6200 block of 41st Avenue. Concrete repair work will be on: the 4100 block of Oliver Street; the 3900 block of Oneida Place; the 5500, 5600, 5700 and 5800 blocks of 38th Avenue; and the 3800 block of Longfellow Street.

Visit www.hyattsville.org, or call 301-985-5032, ext. 203.

Grant research

training available

County residents 50 years or older who want more experience in researching grants for local governments can apply for the Legacy Municipal Government program. The program, sponsored by the University of Maryland, College Park Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, trains residents two days a week June through July. Eight-week assignments in one of eight municipalities following training. Call Wesley Queen at 301-405-1210 or e-mail wqueen@umd.edu.

Nonprofit will hold

spring community event

Capitol Heights-based nonprofit Valuable Blessings Inc., and its Daughters With a Purpose girls mentoring group will hold its "Spring Jam For The Youth" from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Capitol Heights' LePearl Ballroom at 7929 Central Ave. The event is open to children ages 5 through 12. Tickets are $5 for children and $7 for adults. Youth may participate in games and win prizes. Call 301-917-5391, 202-210-6147 or 301-674-3086 for ticket information.

Join residents, officials

to commemorate end of slavery

The Juneteenth Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. June 20 at District Heights' Walker Mill Regional Park at 8840 Walker Mill Road. Observed on June 19, Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in 1865. Patrick Ellis of WHUR-FM radio will attend. Sen. Ulysses Currie (D-Dist. 25) of Forestville, County Councilman Samuel H. Dean (D-Dist. 6) of Mitchellville and Prince George's County Planning Board Chairman Samuel J. Parker Jr. will host the event. Performers include Y'Anna Crawley of the BET's "Sunday Best" Gospel competition, Divine Dance Institute, The Finest! Youth Performance Troupe, the Howard University Gospel Choir, Lesole Maine of the South African Dance Troupe,the Richard Payne Trio, Robert E. Person and Solomon S. Sparrow.

Lanham hospital

hosts blood drive

Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham and the Greenbelt Lion's Club — in partnership with the American Red Cross — are hosting a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18 at 8118 Good Luck Road in the DSE room on the fifth floor of the medical office building.

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors can give blood every 56 days.

Donors are required to bring a form of identification, like a driver's license, blood donor card or work or school ID photo. Donating blood takes 20 minutes.

To schedule a donation time, call 301-552-8060.

Foundation to host writing camp on black authors

The sixth annual summer youth writing camp, sponsored by the Largo-based nonprofit Our Black Authors Foundation and hosted by the Bowie State University Honors Program, will be held June 22 to 26 for students in fifth through ninth grades. Space is limited.

The foundation's goal is to encourage and enhance the visibility of African-American authors, according to its Web site. The foundation works to make a lasting and positive change in children's lives in the U.S. and internationally.

Visit www.ourblackauthors.com or call 301-523-9983.

Relay For Life

in Laurel this Saturday

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life is occurring at 4 p.m. Saturday at McCullough Field, located at Eighth Street and Laurel Avenue in Laurel.

Relay For Life is an overnight event that offers everyone an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of family members, friends, co-workers and others join together each year to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

For more information, call Emily Reynolds at 301-933-9350.