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The City of Seat Pleasant will hold its annual Veterans Day program at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Seat Pleasant Activity Center at 5720 Addison Road to recognize its city resident veterans. The guest speaker will be Hanson R. Boney, the chaplain for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Contact Darlinda Sanders at 301-336-2600 or e-mail darlinda.sanders@seatpleasant
md.gov for more information.
Glenn Dale nonprofit gets grant to benefit cancer patients
All Shades of Pink Inc., a Glenn Dale-based nonprofit organization that assists women and their families diagnosed with breast cancer with resource referrals, nonmedical advice and/or emergency financial assistance during their treatment period, received a $1,500 grant Oct. 16 from the Wal-Mart Foundation in recognition of ASOP's efforts in helping families fight breast cancer.
Denice Whalen-White, founder and president of ASOP, said the nonprofit will allocate specific percentages of the grant to buy yarn and have volunteers make blankets for the Comfort Blanket program, help fund the utility assistance program and make available a coloring book free of charge to breast cancer patients with young children.
For information, visit
www.allshadesofpink.org.
County-sponsored financial forum coming to Landover
The "Meet the Lenders Day" half-day financial advice event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at 3400 Pennsy Drive in Landover. The event is being held by the Prince George's County Office of Central Services Minority Business Development Division and the Maryland Small Business Development Center and the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce.
Residents can attend the "Writing a Business for Your Banker" and "SBA Recovery Act Lending Resources" and meet with lenders to discuss their businesses. Call 301-883-6480 for more information and register at www.princegeorgescountymd.gov.
Lanham hospital announces visitor policy change
Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham recently changed its visitor policy to better protect patients and visitors during flu season.
Visitors with runny noses, a cough and/or fever higher than 100 degrees will not be allowed to enter patient rooms. Also, visiting hours are restricted from noon to 8 p.m., and visitors under 18 aren't permitted in patient rooms except for a family member in an end-of-life situation.
These policies are subject to change as the hospital continues to monitor the flu. Visitors are encouraged to cover their nose or mouth with a tissue or inside of their elbow when sneezing or coughing and to wash their hands frequently.
Largo High hosting
countywide college fair
Largo High School is hosting a college fair from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the school's gymnasium at 505 Largo Road in Upper Marlboro.
The fair is open to all county high school students.
Representatives from 50 and 150 colleges are expected.
For information, call the school's career specialist, Cora Moore, at 301-808-8880, Ext. 234.
Volunteers needed for community Thanksgiving feast
Valuable Blessings Inc. and LePearl Ballroom will hold a community Thanksgiving banquet from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 26 at LePearl at 7929 Central Ave. in Capitol Heights. Valuable Blessings Inc. is a Capitol Heights-based nonprofit focused on mentoring and community outreach. Volunteers are needed to help serve and host attending families as well as to deliver to families who cannot attend. Youth may earn community service hours for school. Residents in need of a meal must display a ticket. Call 301-917-5391 or 240-375-3376.
Holiday market
coming to Cheverly
Cheverly Community Market will hold a "Thanksgiving Market" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Cheverly Community Center at 6401 Forest Road. Resident will have access to baked goods, cheeses, meats and local wines.
Area alumni complete
basic military training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Beverly M. Parks, a 2009 graduate of Charles Flowers High School in Springdale and the daughter of Stewart Parks of Glenn Dale, recently completed basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Parks completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate's degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force.
Air National Guard Airman Dominique E. Comer also recently completed the eight-week training at Lackland. Comer is a 2009 graduate of DuVal High School in Lanham, and her aunts are Calaura Christian of Lanham and Nathlon Jackson of Brandywine.
Army Reserve Pvt. Terrell Epps recently graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.
During the nine-week program, Epps studied the Army's mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history and core values and traditions, among other things.
Epps is the son of Robin Hickerson of Lanham, a 2008 graduate of DuVal High.
Largo school hosting retirement education class
Prince George's Community College in Largo is hosting the financial literacy program, "Budgeting for the Future: How To Begin Saving Today," from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday in conference Room 2 in the Largo Student Center at 301 Largo Road in Largo.
Member services staff from Educational Systems Federal Credit Union will address financial planning and decision making skills. Call 301-322-0181.
Largo school showing movie
on former D.C. mayor
Prince George's Community College in Largo is showing "The Nine Lives of Marion Berry" from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday in the Rennie Forum in the Largo Student Center at 301 Largo Road in Largo.
The documentary focuses on the life of Marion Berry, the former mayor of Washington, D.C.
Following the screening is a panel discussion with producer Dana Flor and Korey Brown, professor of history, political science and geography. Call 301-322-0953.
Largo bookstore hosting
book signings and discussions
Harrine Freeman is having a book signing of "How To Get Out of Debt" at 6 p.m. Friday; Suzetta Perkins, author of "Déjà Vu," is having a book signing at 1 p.m. Saturday; Cheryl Donovan is having a book signing and discussion of her book "The Ministry of Motherhood" at 5 p.m. Saturday; Tinesha Davis, author of "Holler At the Moon" is having a book signing at 5 p.m. Sunday; and B. Smith is having a book discussion and signing of "B. Smith Cooks Southern Style" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
All book signing and discussions are at Borders Books and Music at 931 Capital Centre Blvd. in Largo.
For information, call 301-499-2173.
Lanham hospital offers diabetes treatment, nutrition class
Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham is holding a class about nutrition, diabetes treatment and research from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Joslin Diabetes Center on the fifth floor of the Medical Office Building at Doctors Community Hospital at 8118 Good Luck Road in Lanham.
The class also helps participants manage challenges, set goals and develop personal action plans.
Basic diabetes education and pre-registration is required.
Most insurance companies cover program costs.
For information or to register, call the Joslin Diabetes Center at 301-552-8661.
Moms group holding home business extravaganza
The Northern Prince George's County Chapter of Mocha Moms Inc., a national organization that serves as a support group for stay-at-home mothers of color who choose not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families, is hosting its fifth annual Home Business Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Perrywood Elementary School at 501 Watkins Park Drive in Upper Marlboro.
The event is designed to help moms considering working at home and support those who have already begun. Several home-based business owners will be available to discuss what they're doing from home, explain why it works for them and sell their services and products.
Children activities will be available. The event is free and open to the public.
For information, visit www.mochamoms.org.
Lanham hospital has programs for people with diabetes
The Joslin Diabetes Center at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham is offering programs for people with diabetes and their families.
The Diabetes Circle Support Group invites participants to share their experiences and how they and their family cope with diabetes. Discussions include specialty topics and encouragement.
The Insulin Pump Support Group invites participants to share their experiences and how they and their family cope with diabetes and use a continuous insulin delivery system. Discussions include specialty topics and encouragement.
Both groups meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the hospital at 8118 Good Luck Road in Lanham in the Joslin Diabetes Center on the fifth floor of the Medical Office Building and will discuss specialty topics and encouragement.
Both programs are free but require registration. To register or for information, call 301-552-8661.
Hospital's sleep center hosts sleep apnea support group
The Sleep Center at Doctors Community Hospital will hold an Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic, or AWAKE, support group meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Doctors Community Hospital's Ambulatory Surgery Building, fifth floor at 8118 Good Luck Road in Lanham.
The support group is designed to increase patients' understanding of sleep apnea, a common but usually chronic condition characterized by at least one pause in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, and help them find new ways to manage the lifestyle changes that come with treatment.
The group will focus on patient-centered, interactive discussions, giving patients the opportunity to share their experiences with their sleep apnea diagnosis, treatment and coping strategies.
The group is free but reservations are required.
For information or to make a reservation, call 240-529-7307.