Five Things To Check Out This Week, Oct. 10-16

When: Monday, 9 a.m.

Where: 44 Calvert St., Annapolis

Details: The council will hold its monthly work session. No votes will be taken, but it’s an opportunity for discussion in a range of issues, including comprehensive rezoning. 

When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Western District Police Department, 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton

Details: This month, the council hosts Leslie Thomas from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), who will discuss the prevalence of drunk driving in our area. The council will also begin plans for the annual holiday buffet for local police officers.

PSAT’s at Arundel High

When: Wednesday

Where: Arundel High School

Details:  9^th, 10^th and 11^th graders will be taking the PSAT tests. Students should arrive at their normal time and will take the tests before lunch. Seniors, meanwhile, will be permitted to take the day for job shadowing or college visits.

Arundel at Broadneck Football

When: Friday, 6:30

Where: Broadneck High School, Cape St. Claire

Details: In most years, this would shape up to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the county football season. But Broadneck’s having a tough year after losing a ton of seniors and its head coach. The Bruins (2-4) did manage a miraculous win over Annapolis last week, scoring two touchdowns in the final minute. Arundel (5-1) meanwhile, will look to rebound from a bad loss to Old Mill last Friday.

Fall Festival at Nichols-Bethel

When: Sunday, noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church

Details: The pumpkin patch will be open, and folks will be bobbing for apples and engaging in lots of other fun. We are told there will be pies available. And if you stay long enough, Rev. Humbert will cheerfully ask you to help rake his lawn.