Tuesday January 8 Fairview Library, Owings: 410-257-2101 • 9:30-9:50am: Babies to 2-years hear stories and songs;rsvp. • 10-10:30am: 2- to 3-year-olds practice listening skills and crafts;rsvp. • 11-11:45am & 1-1:45pm: Stories, songs and crafts for families;rsvp. Prince Frederick Library: 410-535-0291 • 9:30-9:50am: Babies and toddlers up to 2 hear short stories, songs and more;rsvp.

  Fairview Library, Owings: 410-257-2101 • 10-10:30am: Stories, songs and crafts for families;rsvp. • 10:45-11:15am: Kids up to 5 play. Bring a battery-free toy to share. 

    Learn how to be a Master Gardner thru the Calvert County office of the University of Maryland Extension’s late-winter training. Once certified, you’ll advise and educate your neighbors on gardening and horticulture. rsvp by Jan. 25. Classes met Tu & Th Feb. 12 thru March 21 6:15-8:45pm at 105 Community Resources Building, 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick. $175: 410-535-3662; www.extention.umd.edu. 

  Hear Naval Academy’s Robert Bruning on solar and electric cars at the meeting of the Annapolis Chapter of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers. 6:30pm at Double T Diner, Solomon’s Island Rd. and West St., Annapolis: 410-263-0794; www.mdspe.org.