Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Events must be open to the public, and priority will be given to those in Howard County. Items must be sent two weeks prior.

To submit calendar items:

E-mail: hccalendar@patuxent.com

Mail: up & Coming, Patuxent Publishing co. Editorial, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278

Questions? call 410-332-6497.

The following events are meant for the students and families of that particular school, unless otherwise noted.

Marriotts Ridge High School Boosters Summer Camp — Sponsored by the MRHS Boosters Club. Registration now open, with an early bird discount of 10 percent through May 15. Instructed by MRHS staff. mrhs-boosters.com/summer-camps.

College Programs and Careers in Health Sciences Information Session — Hosted by Howard Community College. Featuring a doctor, pharmacist and personal trainer who will share information about their careers, and a representative from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy will discuss transfer and entrance requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Thu., March 10, 12:30-2 p.m., Rouse co. Foundation Student Services Hall, Admissions and Advising Office, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Free, open to the public. Paul Martin, 443-518-4855 or .

Annual Spring Job/Career Fair — Hosted by Howard Community College and the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from a wide range of employer types and sizes will be available to discuss employment opportunities, accept applications and schedule interviews. Participants can bring their resumes for review by HCC career counselors and access the HCC Jobs On-Line web-based database for additional local job postings. March 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Community College, Burrill Galleria, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Free, open to the public. 443-518-1340, howardcc.edu/jobfair or .

Career Academy Shadow Days — Prospective students who are interested in career academies offered at the Applications and Research Lab can shadow current students, take part in activities and meet the instructors during Shadow Days. Permission forms are available from school counselors. March 16-24. for students in grades 10-11. Registration required by March 9. Tracey Fitzpatrick, 410-313-1298.

Model Airplanes, Bridge Building and Electronic Gadgets Workshop — Offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks. Children will build their own rubberband-powered airplane; build a balsa wood bridge and then test the bridges to see which one can hold the most weight; and work with electronics and build a patrol car siren, burglar alarm and a Morse code transmitter. Fri.-Sat., March 11-12, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Ellicott Mills Middle School, 4445 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. for ages 7-11. Melissa Calleri, 410-313-4721 or howardcountymd.gov/RAP.

Annual Youth Symposium — Hosted by the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. a forum to provide workshops to young people related to improving self-esteem and making positive choices and decisions on a daily basis. Sat., March 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Celebration Church of Columbia, 6080 Foreland Garth, in Columbia. for middle and high school students. Diana Benson, dianabenson@hotmail.com, to reserve a seat.

What causes Bright Children to Struggle with Reading? — Presented by developmental optometrist Dr. Michael Kotlicky, who will explain convergence insufficiency, a common vision problem that makes reading difficult and causes symptoms similar to ADHD, dyslexia and learning disabilities. Tue., March 15, 7-8 p.m., 8827 Columbia 100 Pkwy., Columbia. Free. 410-960-6317.

Empty Bowls — Hosted by Reservoir High School’s National Art Honor Society. To benefit Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. March 17, 5-7 p.m., Reservoir High School cafeteria, 11550 Scaggsville Road, Fulton. $10; price includes a soup and bread dinner and a ceramic bowl. Open to the public. 410-888-8850.

Fourth Annual River Hill Community Yard Sale — To benefit River Hill High School’s Post Prom Party. Spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis to the public. Vendors keep all proceeds from the sale of their items. March 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 12101 Route 108, Clarksville. $25 per space. Open to the public. riverhill.org. Sheila Bishoff, sheila@networkint.com, or Bonnie Brunett, 410-531-4939 or bonniejbdesigns@aol.com.

9th Annual Bull Roast — Hosted by the Reservoir High School Boosters. Featuring an evening of food and fun, with games, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, music, dancing and live auction; and a dinner of pit beef, shrimp and pasta, barbeque, sides, desserts, soft drinks, coffee and tea, frozen margaritas, beer and wine. March 18, 7-11 p.m., Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville. for ages 21 and older. $50 per person, or $490 for table of 10. Diana Glenn, 301-575-6957 or ; or Susan Costenbader, 301-807-5720 or .

15th Annual Bull Roast — Sponsored by the Long Reach High School Boosters Club. Featuring a silent auction, raffle, door prizes, money wheel and more; and a menu of pit beef, pulled pork barbeque, steamed shrimp, ziti marina, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, green beans, desserts, fruit and drinks. March 18, 7-11 p.m., The Great Room at Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. $45 individual, $400 table of 10. Adults only. olgabutler@gmail.com.

Annual Bull Roast — Sponsored by the Hammond High School Boosters. Catered by Putting on the Ritz, featuring pit beef, shrimp, pulled barbeque pork, salads, appetizers, cakes and desserts; casino games, live and silent auction, raffle prizes, 50/50 tickets, sweets ‘n’ treats wheel and door prizes. Price includes food, unlimited beer and wine, door prize ticket and $5 worth of casino chips. March 20, 4-8 p.m., Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville. $45 in advance, $55 at the door. Judi Humpert, 301-497-6122 or .

Cultural Exchange Family Interviews — Sponsored by PAX, a nonprofit foundation that provides a U.S. high school and homestay program for students from more than 40 countries. for families interested in participating in a cultural exchange experience by hosting an international high school student for the 2011-2012 academic year. Families are asked to provide students with meals, a supportive environment and place to sleep and study. Amy Linderman, 443-794-0661 or 800-555-6211.

Film Screening — Hosted by Glenelg High School. Showing “Race to nowhere.” Wed., March 16, 7 p.m., 14025 Burntwoods Road, Glenelg. Free. racetonowhere.com.

Leadership in Research Youth Trip to New York — Sponsored by the Islamic Leadership Institute of America. Program includes transportation to and from Maryland/Washington area to New York, food, short classes led by Muslim scientists/inventors, tour of New York Hall of Science and certificates. March 26, 5 a.m.-March 27, 1 a.m. for ages 13-23. Financial aid available. islamicleadership.org.

TRI-M Instrumental Petting Zoo — Hosted by Glenwood Middle School. To allow students to be exposed to and gain an interest in the instruments of the orchestra before signing up for strings or band in the third or fourth grade. March 19, 9-11 a.m., Glenwood Middle School cafeteria, 2680 Route 97, Glenwood. Donations accepted. gmstrim.wikispaces.com.

Open Houses & Schools

Calah Congregation Sunday School — Registering students for the 2010-2011 school year. Classes meet 9 a.m.-noon bimonthly. Featuring education in Hebrew, music, Judaica, arts and crafts, cooking and holiday observances for children in kindergarten through bar/bat mitzvah year. calahcongregation.com. Cantor Michael Markowitz, 410-455-6434.

The Genesis Institute’s Bright Beginnings Preschool Program Openings — for children ages 3-5, on Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Taught by a gifted education specialist. can be used as a stand alone or supplemental program to prepare students for kindergarten. Noel Richman, 410-489-0589.

Stevens Forest Cooperative Nursery Openings — in the 2- and 3-year-old classes for the 2011-2012 academic year. Wait list available for the Pre-K program. stevensforestnurseryschool.org. Lori Hall, 410-997-0808.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Open House — Hosting an open house, featuring doughnuts, coffee and tours of the school. Sun., March 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Parish Center, 4801 Ilchester Road, Ellicott City. 410-744-4251 or olphschool.org.

River Hill High School Theatre Production — Presents “Seussical The Musical.” Runs through March 12, 7:30 p.m., and March 13, 2 p.m., 12101 Route 108, Clarksville. $10 in advance, $12 at the door; $10 at the door with the donation of a nonperishable food item for the Howard County Food Bank. seatyourself.biz/rhhs. Pam Land, 410-313-7120 or .

Centennial High School Theatre Production — Presents “The Sound of Music,” featuring students from four different Howard County schools. March 17-19 and 24-26, 7 p.m.; and March 19 and 26, 2 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 at the door or seatyourself.biz/chstheatre. Kathryn Carlsen, 410-313-2856 or .

Marriotts Ridge High School Spring Musical — Presents “Guys and Dolls.” March 17-19, 7 p.m.; and March 20, 3 p.m., Marriotts Ridge High School auditorium, 12100 Woodford Drive, Marriottsville. $10. E-mail Cindy Haller, cindy.haller@hotmail.com, or go to mrhstheatre.org.

Comedy Hypnotist — To benefit Long Reach High School’s Student Government Association. Presents hypnotist Jason Linett. March 18, 7:30 p.m., 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia. $10. 410-262-5799.

Columbia Association Maggie J. Brown Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Award — Awarded annually to Columbia high school seniors who have shown exceptional effort in providing community service to benefit Columbia residents and those in the Columbia area. up to six $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who live on CA-assessed property or have a parent who works full-time on CA-assessed property; have a minimum of a C-average; and have a demonstrated history of voluntary service to the Columbia community. Applications available at ColumbiaAssociation.org/Scholarship. Deadline is Tue., March 15. 410-715-3175.

The Association of Retired Howard County Public School Personnel — Offering at least two $1,000 scholarships to a Howard County public high school senior or a graduate of a Howard County public high school who is currently enrolled in college and pursuing a career in education. Applicants must be interested in a career in education, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applications available in the Howard County public high school guidance offices or by e-mailing Donna Streagle, scrap2go@yahoo.com. Deadline is April 1.

Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults 2011-2012 Scholarships — Offering scholarships in the amount of $2,500 over two semesters. Applicants must have been at least 15 years old when they were diagnosed with cancer (or in active treatment within six months to turning 15) or were at least 15 years old during the diagnosis, treatment and/or passing of their loved one facing cancer. ulmanfund.org/University-Outreach/College-Scholarship-Program.aspx. Send applications to the Ulman Cancer Fund, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite G1, Columbia, MD 21044. Deadline is April 1.