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MAR 2016
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Spring intothe season with CA fter Old Man Winter covered us with snow all winter long, it’s time to come out from hibernation and enjoy all that spring has to offer! It’s a great time to take a stroll along CA’s 94 miles of pathways, explore thousands of acres of open space, or break out the rod and reel for some fishing at one of the many lakes and ponds. But there’s also great events like the annual Dog Day Afternoon, which turns 10 this year, and the next Culture Fest, which will celebrate the music and cultures of Eastern Europe and Russia. Here’s a preview of what to expect.
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Dog Day Afternoon Dog Day Afternoon will be held on Saturday, May 14 from 10am-4pm at Columbia DogPark (5901 Rivendell Lane). Dog Day Afternoon is one of Columbia Association’s biggest community events and is a perfect day for the whole family — especially the four-legged members! The event features games, music, food, prize drawings and more — including pet
Dog Day Afternoon returns for its 10th year, with fun “fur” the whole family — games, music, food and more!
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Starting Monday, March 14, CA’s Customer and Member Service Center will be open 10am-7pm, Mondays-Fridays and 10am-5pm, Saturdays.
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CA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-2016 Reginald Avery Oakland Mills 443-545-6714 Reginald.Avery@ca-board.org
Alan Klein Harper’s Choice 410-992-3025 Alan.Klein@ca-board.org
Dick Boulton Dorsey’s Search 410-884-2964 Dick.Boulton@ca-board.org
Nancy McCord Wilde Lake 410-730-2309 Nancy.McCord@ca-board.org
Brian Dunn Kings Contrivance 301-473-0077 Brian.Dunn@ca-board.org
Gregg Schwind Hickory Ridge 443-831-8847 Gregg.Schwind@ca-board.org
Janet Evans Long Reach 724-516-0550 Janet.Evans@ca-board.org
Andrew Stack Owen Brown 410-381-8897 Andrew.Stack@ca-board.org
Jeanne Ketley Town Center 301-596-1097 Jeanne.Ketley@ca-board.org
Chao Wu River Hill 240-481-9637 Chao.Wu@ca-board.org
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t Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors meeting held Feb. 11, the board approved six easements in the Crescent Property related to improvements at Merriweather Post Pavilion, and will oppose repeal of the watershed protection fee imposed by Howard County.
The Feb. 25 meeting was after CA Monthly’s press time. The next scheduled Board of Directors meetings are March 10 and 24. Meetings typically begin at 7:30pm and are held at CA Headquarters, 6310 Hillside Court, Suite 100. For current CA Board of Directors meeting minutes and agendas, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Agendas. Podcasts from board meetings are available at ColumbiaAssociation.org/Podcasts.
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Letter from River Hill
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Columbia’s newest village still growing iver Hill is the newest of Columbia’s 10 villages, dating back to 1991. It had been around for nearly two decades by the time I moved here in 2010. Like those who were drawn to elsewhere in Columbia, there was much we found attractive about living in River Hill — the trails and pathways, the village center, the great schools and accessibility. And as with Columbia, there’s much about River Hill that continues to change. While the FILE Photo Chao Wu village is still relatively new, there are many Village of River Hill developments that have been completed, are Columbia Council going on now or are coming soon both Representative in and around the area. River Hill Garden Center has expanded and Clarksville Commons is being built. There’s a proposal for the auto park to expand as well. New retail stores may be added. New homes could soon be constructed. The U.S. Postal Service wants to open a new post office in the area after the previous one closed some five years ago. And the state and county governments recently announced that Route 32 would be widened from north of Clarksville up into Carroll County. All of this taken together is a sign of how the village and general area are growing. There’s also plenty already here. I’m glad to see that River Hill Village Center is doing well. Our family enjoys going to River Hill Pool, which recently received an honorable mention in Howard Magazine’s annual awards as one of the best pools for kids. We like Columbia Gym, Columbia Association’s fitness club in the village center. That’s usually where we start our walks around the village. Besides CA’s pathways, there’s the system of trails in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area, a 1,021-acre natural preserve. River Hill is home as well to the River Hill Independence Day Parade, which includes the fun and popular Precision Lawn Chair Marching Dads, who are better seen live since no description will do them justice. This is a great community. I am calling upon our residents to participate in our meetings and share their perspectives to help make this an even better place to be. Thank you, Chao Wu
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communicator Emerald DuCoeur, who returns by popular demand. CA is seeking pet-related vendors for this year’s Dog Day Afternoon. Applications can be found online at ColumbiaAssociation.org/DogDay. The rain date is Sunday, May 22 at the same time and location. Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED™ CA is hosting Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED™ with master trainer Carolyn Erickson on Saturday, March 12 at 6pm at Supreme Sports Club (7080 Deepage Drive) in Studio 1. The event is free for all CA Members. BODYSHRED™ is a fun, effective, 30-minute high intensity metabolic conditioning workout that’s the accumulation of Jillian’s 20 years of expertise in the fitness industry. BODYSHRED™ is kinetic, energetic and provides the ultimate challenge, regardless of level. Nearly a dozen elite workout methods — such as plyometrics, super-setting and combo lifting — come together in one powerful class that offers you the most successful way to get lean and shredded fast. BODYSHRED™ not only burns more calories while you’re training but can also accelerate your metabolism long after the workout is finished. Classical Indian Dance to Bollywood: Performance by Jaya Mathur Bollywood dance has made its mark on the world stage, and Columbia Art Center (6100 Foreland Garth) is hosting a demonstration of this dance style at 7pm on Monday, March 21. This fast-paced and expressive form of dance has its origins in classical Indian dance, and it pulls from folk and western styles of dance, too.
Enjoy a discussion and demonstration of Bollywood dance as well as one form of classical dance. Audience participation is most welcome! For more information, please call 410-730-0075, email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org or visit ColumbiaArtCenter.org. Culture Fest The free Eastern Europe and Russia Culture Fest, held from 1:30-4:30pm on Sunday, April 10 at Howard County Library System’s Miller Branch, (9421 Frederick Road in Ellicott City), highlights music and culture from more than a dozen countries. Visitors can enjoy educational displays and music as well as dance performances. Families attending the event will be able to pick up a Culture Fest Passport, complete it by visiting exhibitors’ tables and then enter it into a drawing for prizes. For more information, call 410-715-3162 or email International@Columbia Association.org.
CA PHONE NUMBERS CA Headquarters ............................................410-715-3000 Customer and Member Service Center.........410-730-1801 Aquatics Office................................................410-312-6332 Columbia Archives .........................................410-715-6781 Columbia Art Center.......................................410-730-0075 Columbia Association Camps........................410-715-3165 Columbia Athletic Club ..................................410-730-6744 Columbia Gym ................................................410-531-0800 Columbia Horse Center..................................301-776-5850 Columbia Ice Rink ..........................................410-730-0322 Columbia SportsPark/SkatePark ...................410-715-3054 Columbia Swim Center ..................................410-730-7000 Columbia Youth and Teen Center ..................410-992-3726 Fairway Hills Golf Club ..................................410-730-1112 Haven on the Lake..........................................410-715-3020 Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club..................................410-730-5980 Inclement Weather Hotline............................410-715-3154 Indoor Tennis, Columbia Athletic Club...........410-720-0149 Owen Brown Tennis Bubble ...........................410-381-7255 The Racquet Club at Hobbit’s Glen................410-730-6601 School Age Services ......................................410-715-3164 Supreme Sports Club .....................................410-381-5355 Wilde Lake Tennis Club ................................410-730-3767
Cinderella Stories on Ice Columbia Ice Rink’s spring show is “Cinderella Stories on Ice,” presenting four shows on April 9-10. Each day features a 4pm and 6pm show at Columbia Ice Rink (5876 Thunder Hill Road). Tickets are $12.50, with children ages 2 and under free, and are available in person at the Ice Rink and online. For more information, visit ColumbiaFSC.com.
Columbia Athletic Club offering specialty classes Columbia Athletic Club (5435 Beaverkill Road) is offering six-week sessions of 30-minute specialty classes like Extreme Boot Camp, H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) and Ugi®. Classes are $66 per session for CA Members and $90 per session for nonmembers. For more information, visit ColumbiaFitness.org and click “Programs.”
Vendors wanted for KidsDay CA is seeking children’s product- or service-related vendors for this year’s KidsDay, which is being held on Saturday, June 11, at Columbia SportsPark (5453 Harpers Farm Road). Contact Erin.McPhail@ColumbiaAssociation.org for an application or event details. C A M O N T H LY 3
March Community Events Conversational English Classes
Mondays • 6:30-8:30pm Free classes are family friendly and appropriate for children in second grade through adults. • Kahler Hall 5440 Old Tucker Row • 410-730-0770 Roslyn, volunteer@firnonline.org or 410-992-1923 Tuesday, March 1 • 10am-noon Make and take home three projects suitable for all occasions. Advance registration required. Fee is $10. Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row 410-730-0770 • Susan Coghlan, events@harperschoice.org
Card Making: Spring Flowers
Tuesday, March 1 • 10am-noon Make and take home three sympathy/ get well projects. Advance registration required. Fee is $10. • Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row • 410-730-0770 Susan Coghlan, events@harperschoice.org
Card Making: Spring Showers
Saturday, March 5 • 10-11:30am Save a life by learning CPR from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue. Free. Advance registration required. • The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring • 410-730-7327 info@hickoryridgevillage.org
Hands-Only CPR
Renew. Rehab. Replace: New Strategies for Columbia’s Older Houses
Saturday, March 5, 9:30am-12:30pm Three-hour workshop on possibilities for rejuvenating Columbia’s existing housing stock. • The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place • 410-730-4610 manager@oaklandmills.org March 3-27 • Reception: Sunday, March 6 • 2-4pm Curated by Roslyn Logsdon • Invitational show featuring a variety of rug-hooked creations by local and national fiber artists. • Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth • 410-730-0075
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Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!
March 3-27 • Reception: Sunday, March 6 • 2-4pm Kathy Daywalt Paintings: Imagined People and Places • Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth • 410-730-0075
Friday, March 18 • 10am Uncle Pete with Kids – an interactive musical celebration. • Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane 410-730-3987 • events@wildelake.org
Family Night Bingo
KidSpace Family Fitness Bingo Night
Kathy Daywalt Paintings
Friday, March 11 • 7:30-9pm Inexpensive family fun! Cards are 5/$1; snacks are free. • The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring • 410-730-7327 info@hickoryridgevillage.org
Lively Arts for Little Ones Present: Mr. Gabe
Friday, March 11 • 10am Musical fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregiver. • The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place • 410-730-4610 events@oaklandmills.org
Baby Expo: Prenatal through Preschool
Saturday, March 12 • 10am-2pm Vendors, informational presentations, face painting for kids and a Lego play zone for ages six months-5 years! Visit ColumbiaBabyExpo.com for more information. • 6800 Cradlerock Way events@owenbrownvillage.org 410-381-0202
Rainbow Theatre
Friday, March 18 • 5:30-9pm Roll the dice, complete the fitness activity on the dice and work up a sweat. You’ll then cool off with the traditional bingo game (starts at 6:45pm) with a chance to win mystery baskets, handbags and more. Prizes for both parents and kids • The event at Columbia Gym is for ages 4 and older also features pizza for sale, a concession stand and music. The price is $12 per person for adults and $8 for kids. The $8 for kids can be used for either the event admission or for your kid to play in KidSpace while you play bingo. For more information or to register, call or visit any KidSpace location: Columbia Athletic Club (410-730-6755, 5435 Beaverkill Road); Columbia Gym (410-531-8984, 6151 Daylong Lane); and Supreme Sports Club (410-381-7559, 7080 Deepage Drive). Thursday, March 24 • 7:30-9pm Master Gardener Sylvia Huestis will present a free seminar on why and how to create a special spot in your yard that collects runoff and is enhanced with native plants. • Amherst House, 7251 Eden Brook Drive • Dawn Linthicum, kcevents@columbiavillages.org 410-381-9600
Creating a Rain Garden
Natural Hair Care Workshop: Celebrating Curls, Kinks, Coils and Waves
Tuesday, March 15 • 7:30-9pm Free event, but preregistration is required! Learn about detangling, manageability, straightening, styling and more. Stonehouse, 8775 Cloudleap Court 410-730-8113 • events@longreach.org
Wednesday, March 16 • 7pm Free information session presented by the River Hill Watershed Advisory Committee and Master Gardeners of Howard County. Learn how to care for a fescue lawn without adding to pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, and find out how to create lush gardens using native plants. Preregistration requested. • Claret Hall, 6020 Daybreak Circle • 410-531-1749 newsletter@villageofriverhill.org
Yard Care Workshop
Rain Garden or Rain Barrel: Why Do I Need Either One?
Thursday, March 31 • 7pm Bob Grossman, master watershed steward, and John McCoy, CA’s watershed manager, will be here to help residents learn more about stormwater runoff and how to slow the flow. Presented by Dorsey’s Search Community Association. Free, but registration preferred. Call or RSVP at Bit.Ly/DorseyRainBarrel. Linden Hall, 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive 410-730-4005 Saturday, April 2 • 7:30pm Join us for a special spring break event as we show the family-favorite flick “Minions” after-hours in the pool! Nonswimmers are welcome and noodles will be available to float. (Non-swimmers must be in a Coast Guard-approved life vest). • Admission is $5 per person for CA Members and $8 for nonmembers and includes popcorn and a small drink. The snack bar will be open and both the main pool and wading pool will be open during the event. • Space is limited, so be sure to sign up in advance! Visit ColumbiaPools.org and click on “Aqua Events Calendar” for registration and additional information. • Columbia Swim Center, 10400 Cross Fox Lane 410-730-7000
Dive In Movie: Minions