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If you live in Area 2 of West Laurel, don't miss tonight's special meeting of the West Laurel Civic Association, which will specifically address the concerns of Area 2 residents. Representatives from Prince George's County Councilman Tom Dernoga's office, the county police and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will be in attendance. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the West Laurel Community Building, 16501 Supplee Lane.

Another chance for Coffee with Cops

The first Coffee with Cops was a great success, and another has been organized for 1 p.m. today. This time the event will be held at the Phelps Senior Services Center, 701 Montgomery St., with much more room for everyone. All Prince George's County seniors are welcome to attend.

Giving thanks, help others

Councilman Tom Dernoga is holding a special Thanksgiving event to offer thanks and recognition to all the organizations and individuals whose efforts have made Prince George's County a better place to live. Everyone is invited to attend this free event from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department, 8501 Good Luck Road, Lanham. A contribution of nonperishable food items and/or clothing will be appreciated and passed along to the evening's special honorees: Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, Mission of Love and the Coalition of Concerned Black Christian Men. Refreshments, entertainment and child-friendly activities will be available. Please RSVP to Ola Ojewumi at 301-395-8548 or TDernogaRSVP@aol.com.

Craft fairs cropping up in area

Several local organizations are sponsoring craft fairs Saturday, which can be a great opportunity for West Laurel residents to start (complete?) their holiday shopping and fill up on homemade treats. Here are some of the events:

-American Legion Auxiliary Craft and Collectibles Fair, 2 Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally made crafts, gift and bike raffles, Ocean City vacation raffle, handmade jewelry, traditional treasures, product vendors, holiday gift items, continental breakfast, light lunch and baked goods. Proceeds support community outreach projects.

-Bond Mill Elementary School, 16001 Sherwood Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locally made crafts, fall and Thanksgiving items, Christmas decorations, holiday gift items, handmade jewelry, product vendors, continental breakfast, light lunch and baked goods. Proceeds of food sales support year-end activities for Bond Mill's fifth-graders.

-Laurel Senior Friendship Club Holiday Celebration and Craft Fair, 701 Montgomery St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locally made crafts, fall and Thanksgiving items, gift and basket raffles, Christmas decorations, white reindeer sale, gift wrapping, Santa's secret shop, free face painting, light lunch and baked goods. Proceeds support activities for seniors.

-St. Philips Episcopal Church Holly Days Bazaar, Sixth and Main streets, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locally made crafts, Christmas ornaments, holiday gift items, door prizes, children's activity table, photos with Santa, continental breakfast, light lunch and baked goods. Proceeds support community outreach and church projects.

Time to clean house

Mark your calendar now for "Get Rid of Your Junk Day," sponsored by the West Laurel Civic Association and the Prince George's County Waste Management Division. Bring your junk (no hazardous waste or electronics, please) to the West Laurel Community Building, where there will be two three-ton Dumpsters. The Dumpsters will open at 9 a.m. and close at 12:30 p.m. or when full, whichever comes first. Small carpets, rugs or small furniture are acceptable. Please do not bring sofas, entertainment centers, whole-house carpeting, etc.

Our own Officer James Beasock will be on hand as well to install tamperproof bolts on your car license plates from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In many areas of District 6, tags are stolen at an alarming rate, so these bolts are a great deterrent, particularly if you park on the street or in a carport. Bolts can be removed at any car dealership.