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LWhat’s Going On in the Frederick AreaiWellness and nutritionA wellness and nutrition event will be held firom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the atrium in the Whitaker Campus Center at Hood College. The event, sponsored by the Counseling Center and Health Center at Hood, is free and open to the public. The focus of the event will be on the belief that “Life is more than what you eat or what you weigh ” Participants will explore attitudes about eating, receive nutrition information and complete the National Eating Disorders Screening Form. Free consultations will he available with a dietician and area clinicians who specialize in treating eating disorders. For more information, contact Maiy Ann Kerins, director of Counseling Services at Hood, by telephone at 301-696-3441.DARThe Daughters of the American Revolution will host a chapter meeting on Ffeb. 23 at noon at the Parish Hall, St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Pennsylvania Avenue, Walkersville. Theme: Historical/Patriotic; Program: Essay contest — American History. ^iFrederick JayceesMark Theftt, of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), will present the mission and benefits of membership with the NASE during the Frederick Jaycees Ftebruary membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Brewer’s AUey ‘w downtown Frederick. Join us and discover how the NASE strives to help the self-employed meet the challenges of making their businesses successful. Those in attendance may also learn about the Frederick Jaycees, a leadership training organization for young men and women between the ages of 21 and 39. Admission is free and reservations are not required. For more information, contact the Frederick Jaycees at 301-663-4432 or visit www.fwp.net/fredericlqaycees.50 Plus SinglesFifty Plus Singles of Frederick, Inc. will meet on Saturday, Feb. 23, for duckpin bowling at 6 p.m. Cost is $3.75 per game and $2 for shoes. Pizza party to follow. Call Dolores at 301-694-7592 for details. Sunday, Fhb 24, the group will meet for dinner and movie. Call Imogene at 301-473-^42 for details.Lung Assn. CampThe American Lung Association of Maryland is accepting applications for Camp Superkids, an overnight camp for children with asthma. Camp Superkids will be held at the Camp Friendship facility in Laytonsville from Sunday. July 7. through Friday, July 12. Camp Superkids is designed to involve children with moderate to severe asthma, ages 7 1/2 to 12, in traditional camp activities ranging from swimming and sports to arts and crafts. An asthma education component and medical supervision are included to meet the campers’ special needs. Daily programs build asthma management skills and provide opportunities for personal growth in the areas of responsibility, cooperation, decision-making, and self-confidence. The camp features air-conditioned cabins situated on breathtaking grounds with a pool and pond. The application deadline is June 7. The cost for camp is $210. A limited number of financial scholarships based on demonstrated need are available. For more information on attending Camp Superkids, call Ava Barhry-Crawford at the American Lung Association of Maryland, 410-560-2120, ext 224. 4Ethnic FestivalThe Frederick County Human Relations Commission sponsors the Frederick County Ethnic Estival each year as a way to celebrate and educate the community about the rich tapestry of culture evident in Frederick County. The Ethnic Festival Committee is looking for creative and progressive individuals and associations who want to get in on the ground-floor of orga nizing this year's festival, held in September. The first meeting will take place on March 5, at 7 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference room, Winchester Hall. If interested, call the Human Relations Department at 301- 694-1109 or 301- 694-1672.This is a partial list of community events in and around the Frederick County area.A complete list appears every Monday and Thursday in The Frederick News-Post-V-%i
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