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The community beautification project scheduled for Oct. 17 was rained out. It's back on Saturday – rain or shine! Join other West Laurel residents in planting trees and perennials at the corner of Bond Mill Road and Route 198. We'll meet beginning at 10:30 am. Mary Lehman, who is leading the effort, will provide coffee and goodies to wake you up. Please bring your own gloves and basic gardening tools if you have them. Come on out. Teens can earn community service hours as well. For more information, contact Mary Lehman at 301-538-0436 or Mlehman1964@aol.com.

A resident on Bauer Lane recently had mail stolen from her mailbox. The thief then altered a check and attempted to cash it. Thanks to alert personnel at a local bank, the thief was caught and no money was lost, though precious time and effort were spent in opening new accounts, changing direct deposits and debits, etc. Sad to say, perhaps outgoing mail is best deposited at the post office rather than left in our mailboxes.

Mark your calendars now for Bond Mill Elementary's annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 21. This fun event is a great way to start or end your holiday shopping. Crafters from all over our area will be setting up shop in the BMES Multi-Purpose Room. You'll also have a chance to support the fifth grade fundraising efforts by buying lunch, snacks and yummy baked goods. If you're a crafter, contact Sandee Leibson at 301-497-3600 to reserve your table.

If you haven't registered for one of the upcoming classes at the West Laurel Community Building, you're really missing out. Unless otherwise noted in the class description, call Kim Passmore at 301-725-3157 to register. Residents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties will pay listed fees; fees for residents of other counties may be slightly higher. What a variety the West Laurel Recreation Council has cooked up for us this fall:

Line Dancing. Fun and fitness while learning basic steps to popular line dances. From 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays beginning today through Nov. 19. Cost is $48. Contact Carilynn Brown at 301-808-0863 to register.

Shape Up Fitness. Increase energy, strength and endurance while losing fat and inches. Tailored to all ages and fitness levels. Drop in to try it out for $8 or register for all remaining sessions at $6 per session. Classes are held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays or Wednesdays. Call Amy Wenhold at 301-646-0869.

Basket Making (Beginning). Learn basics of basket weaving while making your own from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Cost is $25. Materials are included.

Basket Making (Intermediate). Learn "beyond the basics" basket weaving techniques while making your own from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Cost is $40.

Holiday Photo Memories. Turn the inspiration of the special event into a great memory. Learn basic digital camera operation, controls and decision making tips. Ages 15 and up. From 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7. Cost is $18.

Operation Christmas Child. Make a special memory for a child who would not otherwise receive presents at Christmas by stuffing a shoebox with small gifts. Call Jean Staats at 301-604-8550 for details and join us at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 for a community box-stuffing event. This event is free.