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As the weeks march by, I'm not always up to speed, and I want to apologize for not adding a Veterans Day message in last week's column. At this time, there are more than 370 troops from Maryland active in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are husbands and wives, parents and friends. When our national security is threatened, they are there with courage and devotion to face that threat on our behalf. To those who are currently serving and have served in the past, especially those from Savage, we thank you that even while political questions about both conflicts rage at home, you are steadfast in your duty.

Help with cemetery cleanup

The Laurel Elks Lodge 2283 is hosting a cemetery cleanup initiative this weekend at the Savage cemetery. The Savage Community Association is asking anyone interested in participating to meet at the cemetery at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Erin at elm.95@comcast.net. Rain date will be announced for the spring.

Singing for charity

At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, The Burke Family Singers will give a concert at the First Baptist Church of Savage, 8901 Washington St. The group includes Mr. Sterlind Burke Sr., principal of Hammond High School. Admission is two items of nonperishable food for the local food pantry.

Get an update on the North Laurel center

The Savage Senior Center at 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel (adjacent to the Savage Branch Library off Gorman Road), will hold a meeting at 4 p.m. Monday regarding the status of the North Laurel Community Center due to be completed in October. For more information, call Edith Bennett at 410-880-5915.

Magic and more at the mill

This is Magic at the Mill weekend, Saturday and Sunday at the Historic Savage Mill, on Foundry Street in Savage. Enjoy live music by local high schools, deliver your wish list personally to Santa Claus and watch live holiday entertainment for children of all ages. For all the adults, there will be free antique appraisals, free jewelry cleanings, art shows, live demonstrations, art classes, jewelry classes, high fashion and more. Special bargains and coupons will be available from mill merchants.

Church hosts dinner theater

The Savage United Methodist Church puts on an interactive dinner theater titled, "Christmas at Phil's Diner: No Room at the Diner," from Dec. 11 to 13. Tickets are $10 in advance and may be purchased by calling 301-725-7630.

Fill a bag for those in need

The Savage Community Association has left empty grocery bags at each house this past weekend, and they ask residents to fill the bag with nonperishable food items, such as cans or boxes, that will be donated to the Bread of Life food pantry at the First Baptist Church of Savage. The full bags will be picked up this weekend, so leave them on your front doorstep or porch, marked for SCA pickup.