Monthl y CA SEP 2013
A P U B L I C AT I O N O F C O L U M B I A A S S O C I AT I O N
2 CA in the Spotlight: CA Head Master’s Swim Coach Sue Mangan 3 Construction Set to Begin Soon at Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club 8 Be a Part of Your Community Events
BikeThrough Columbia’s History As
Learn more about BikeAbout at ColumbiaArchives.org.
get the latest
on what’s
happening at Columbia Association with
thisweek@CA
a brief weekly
By Aria White Connor
part of its efforts to share the history of Columbia with the community, Columbia Archives is hosting its annual BikeAbout event on Saturday, Sept. 21, starting at 9am at Lake Elkhorn.
video series.
This year’s event consists of
and artifacts that are related to
a 10-mile, self-paced ride along
the history of the planning and
you can watch the
Columbia’s pathways. The
development of Columbia and
route
the
the life of its founder, James
history, arts, cultural and
Rouse. A service of Columbia
environmental
in
Association, the Archives assists
Columbia. Riders will exper-
researchers and visitors in learn-
ience parts of Owen Brown
ing about the past, present and
and Kings Contrivance and
future of Columbia. BikeAbout
enjoy views of the Middle
is one way the Archives serves
It’s easier than ever to find us.
Patuxent River. Featured stops
to educate the community.
ColumbiaAssociation.org/CAToday
will include information on
Participants interested in an
Facebook.com/CA.ColumbiaAssociation
Kings Contrivance restaurant;
easier ride can opt for a shorter,
Issuu.com/CA-ColumbiaAssociation
neighborhood and road name
3.4-mile route this year. Regis-
videos online
will
highlight
anytime at bit.ly/thisweekatca
Connect
with CA! Twitter.com/CA_Today YouTube.com/CATVchannel
features
tration is encouraged. For more
history in Atholton, MacGill’s Common and Kindler Road;
BikeAbout is being held on Saturday, September 21 starting at 9am at Lake Elkhorn. Come join the fun!
BikeAbout.Eventbrite.com.
and Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge. Columbia Archives, located in the American City Building in Downtown Columbia, is filled with documents, photos
information, or to register, visit
Riders can also register in person at the check-in table the morning of the event. C A M O N T H LY 1
Important CA Phone Numbers
CA Headquarters.........................................410-715-3000 CA Membership Service Center.................410-730-1801 Aquatics Office...........................................410-312-6332
CA Head Master’s Swim Coach
Sue Mangan
Columbia Art Center ...................................410-730-0075 Columbia Athletic Club ..............................410-730-6744 Columbia Association Camps ....................410-715-3165 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
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competitions, trophies and ribbons, hours on end spent doing laps and years dedicated to coaching others. Sue Mangan recalls more than 40 years of swimming, and as she stands by the pool at
Columbia Teen Center ................................410-992-3726 Fairway Hills Golf Club...............................410-730-1112
Columbia Swim Center, it’s hard to believe that there
Hobbit's Glen Golf Club ..............................410-730-5980
once was a time when she couldn’t even stand to be in the water.
Inclement Weather Hotline ........................410-715-3154
“When I was younger, we had one of those little pools in the backyard,” Mangan said. “I would stand in it, not really swim, never get my face wet. There was something scary about it. Once I actually jumped in, I realized it wasn’t as intimidating as I thought it was. When I finally got in, it was full-bore. I was all about racing and all
Indoor Tennis, Columbia Athletic Club......410-720-0149 Owen Brown Tennis Bubble........................410-381-7255 Supreme Sports Club ..................................410-381-5355 The Racquet Club at Hobbit's Glen............410-715-3080 Wilde Lake Tennis Club ..............................410-730-3767
Non-CA Members can now
Enjoya
Variety 6-Class
Pass
of classes at
Columbia Athletic Club using the new Six-Class Pass
For ACTIVE ADULTS (65+) FOR $ ONLY
42 Access to 6 exclusive classes valued up to PASS $100 at Columbia Athletic INCLUDES: Club!
View a complete listing of classes available with the pass at ColumbiaAssociation.org/ActiveAdults.
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about swimming. It kind of went from 0 to 60 very fast.”
Mangan grew up in Ellicott City and has lived in Kings Contrivance since 1992. Like many who were raised in Howard County, she went from being a pool rat to being on the swim team. She took up racing at about 10 and continued on through high school and on to the University of Delaware, where she was part of the school’s Division I swim team.
Mangan, now 49, is The demands of Columbia Association’s college athletics weren’t head masters swim for her, though, not coach, running a pro when she wanted to gram for adult swim enjoy the college expermers of varying skill ience, go to class, have a and experience who social life and be able to presently range in age participate in intrafrom their early 20s to murals. Mangan took a their late 60s. Some of break and swam perhaps them are open water once a month when she swimmers, while others was stressed. take to the pool for the “Swimming becomes a sake of fitness. There part of your life so much also are competi tive that it’s almost a divorce swimmers and triawhen you stop,” she said. thletes. Last year, the “I came to grips with the Sue Mangan, center, is Columbia Association’s head masters swim coach. program had 165 par fact that I just like being ti ci pants. in the water.” “We provide structure,” she said. “A lot of people go to Mangan has been a lifeguard, an assistant manager, the pool and swim laps, but they really don’t know what an assistant coach and a head coach, working with they’re doing. They’ll go swim for half an hour. There’s local pools and teams. She’s been doing this in the area no supervision, no coaching, and they really don’t know if since 1980, barring five years when she lived in their technique is good or bad. I have a workout. People California. Mangan came back in 1992. Working with swimmers has been her primary form of employment who swim on their own tend to do what they like to do, since 1998. not necessarily what they need to do. They don’t In 2012, Howard Magazine honored Mangan with a necessarily like to challenge themselves, whereas I’ll first place award for “Best Coach.”“I’m good at helping challenge them here.” people reach their own personal goals,” she said. “I She also is an age group coach working with kids on the Columbia Clippers swim team. push them, and they appreciate that.”
Construction Set to Begin Soon at
HOBBIT’S GLEN T
Construction of the turn house is
he big day is approaching soon! Construction for the new
also scheduled to begin sometime in November, and should be completed
Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club Clubhouse will begin in November. The design for the new clubhouse is posted in the current clubhouse at Hobbit’s Glen. Columbia Association (CA) is still working on some of the interior finishes, furniture designs and layout. This will not have any impact on the building’s design. CoHo Grill
By Erin McPhail
in
approximately
four
months,
depending on weather. Once the turn
A rendering of the new Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club Clubhouse.
and the Pro Shop will remain on the same side of the building. CA is looking forward to a brand-new, modernized clubhouse in 2014 that will allow Hobbit’s Glen to host small and large events, outings and more importantly, tournaments! So what does this mean for golfers now? CA is working on temporary facilities to make everyone comfortable during the time of construction. Pro shop operations will be inside a temporary trailer located at the end of the parking lot near the tennis
club. Inside, there will be stock of shirts, shoes, balls, jackets, gloves, and other items very similar to what is currently carried in the Pro Shop now. Want to view a golf game at Hobbit’s? You still can. There will be a limited number of tables and chairs available. During the months of November 2013 through March 2014, Hobbit’s Glen will offer snacks and drinks out of the pro shop trailer. On warmer and busier days during the winter, there will be a snack and beverage cart on the course.
house is complete, the snack bar operations will move to that location. Outings and tournaments will be hosted under a beautiful new tent that will stand next to the turn house. Golf carts will be stored at the maintenance facility. Because of their temporary location, it will require more coordination and time for bringing golf carts up in the morning, so please be patient with us! Lastly, there will be a final farewell party to the old clubhouse in mid to late October. CA is looking forward to the future of the new and improved clubhouse! Still need some more information on the construction at Hobbit’s Glen? No problem, you can stay updated with the latest news and updates at ColumbiaAssociation.org/HobbitsGlen.
InspireColumbia Leaderboard As of August 19, 2013 CA LAUNCHED A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WEBSITE, INSPIRECOLUMBIA.COM, TO engage Columbia community members in conversation about ways to get inspired and enhance the quality of life for the people living and working in Columbia. On the site, community members submit ideas and comments in response to topic questions posted by CA and earn points for prizes. Sign up at InspireColumbia.com and let us know what you want to see in the future for Columbia. Big thanks to our top contributors so far! Keep the great ideas and comments coming on InspireColumbia.com!
All Time Active Users Username
Andrew W14 Jared K Timothy D3 Shirlene B Julia M10 Bill S30 Jessamine D1 Meredith B1 Debbie N Mike F11
Points Earned
1,178 1,004 964 906 760 572 554 462 394 376 C A M O N T H LY 3
ColumbiaVillages Dorsey’s Search Neighborhoods: Dorsey Hall and Fairway Hills Village Community Center: Linden Hall 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042 410-730-4005 DorseysSearch.ColumbiaVillages.org
F U N FA C T S Dorsey’s Search was Columbia’s ninth village. The village gets its name from an original land grant titled “Dorsey’s Search,” patented to John Dorsey in 1696. Linden Hall gets its name from the Oliver Wendell Holmes poem Musa. Linden Hall is located in the Dorsey’s Search Village Center. UPCOMING EVENT Village Yard Sale Sat, Sep 28 8am-2pm Various locations around Dorsey’s Search Village. Call 410-730-4005 for more information.
Harper’s Choice
Hickory Ridge
Neighborhoods: Longfellow, Swansfield and Hobbit’s Glen
Neighborhoods: Hawthorn, Clary’s Forest and Clemens Crossing
Village Community Center: Kahler Hall 5440 Old Tucker Row Columbia, MD 21044 410-730-3888 HarpersChoice CommunityAssociation.org
Village Community Center: Hawthorn Center 6175 Sunny Spring Columbia, MD 21044 410-730-7327 HickoryRidgeVillage.org
F U N FA C T S Harper’s Choice was Columbia’s second village. Harper’s Choice gets its name from R. G. Harper Carroll, a Howard County farmer. Kahler Hall is named after William Charles Kahler, a lifelong Howard County resident who farmed the land on which the building now stands. Kahler Hall is located in the Harper’s Choice Village Center. UPCOMING EVENT Card Making for Veterans Day Thu, Sep 19 • 9am-1pm Kahler Hall Make cards to give to veterans. Ages 5 and older are welcome. Email: HCEvents@ColumbiaVillages.org for more information.
F U N FA C T S Hickory Ridge was Columbia’s fifth village. Hickory Ridge is named after an original land grant patented to Greenberry Ridgely and Richard Davis on September 17, 1753. The Hawthorn Center gets its name from “The Way,” a poem by Amy Lowell, and is located next to the Hawthorn Pool. UPCOMING EVENT Family Bingo Fri, Sept 20 • 7:30-9pm Hawthorn Center Come play bingo with your friends and family. Please call 410-730-7327 for more information.
Kings Contrivance
Long Reach
Neighborhoods: Macgill’s Common (including Macgill’s North), Huntington (including Huntington East) and Dickinson
Neighborhoods: Jeffers Hill, Kendall Ridge, Locust Park and Phelps Luck
Village Community Center: Amherst House 7251 Eden Brook Drive Columbia, MD 21046 410-381-9600 KingsContrivance CommunityAssociation.org
F U N FA C T S Kings Contrivance was Columbia’s eighth village. Kings Contrivance gets its name from The Kings Contrivance restaurant that is located within the village. The restaurant opened in 1962 and was sold in 1967 to The Rouse Company. The village community center gets its name “Amherst” from Emily Dickinson’s hometown Amherst, Massachusetts. Amherst House is located in the Kings Contrivance Village Center. UPCOMING EVENT End of the Summer Sundae Making and Scarecrow Making Fri, Sep 27 • 6:30-8pm • Amherst House All-you-can-eat sundae making and scarecrow making. Call 410-381-9600 to RSVP.
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Village Community Center: Stonehouse 8775 Cloudleap Court Columbia, MD 21045 410-730-8113 LongReach.org
F U N FA C T S Long Reach was Columbia’s fourth village. Long Reach is named after an original land grant patented to Major Edward Dorsey in 1695. Stonehouse gets its name from an unnamed Robinson Jeffers poem that predicted the effects of global warming on the Earth. There is a wooden plaque on display at the center engraved with the poem. Stonehouse is located in the Long Reach Village Center. Its neighbor is the Columbia Art Center. Cindee Velle Ballet holds classes at the center. UPCOMING EVENT Flea Market Sat, Sep 28 • 8am-1pm Long Reach Village Center Parking Lot Sell your treasures or hunt for new ones. Call 410-730-8113 for more information.
s
The Heart of the Community
The village associations were created with a purpose: to bring residents together. Each of Columbia’s 10 village community associations offer a variety of programs, classes and monthly events. The centers are also available to rent. Please visit ColumbiaVillages.org for more information.
River Hill
Wilde Lake
Neighborhoods: Pheasant Ridge and Pointer’s Run
Neighborhoods: Bryant Woods, Faulkner Ridge and Running Brook (The Birches is in Running Brook)
Village Community Center: Claret Hall 6020 Daybreak Circle Clarksville, MD 21029 410-531-1749 VillageofRiverHill.org
Oakland Mills
Owen Brown
Neighborhoods: Thunder Hill, Talbott Springs and Stevens Forest
Neighborhoods: Dasher Green, Elkhorn, Hopewell
Village Community Center: The Other Barn 5851 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD 21045 410-730-4610 OaklandMills.org
F U N FA C T S Oakland Mills was Columbia’s third village. Oakland Mills was a 19th century flour and saw mill that was part of the historic Oakland estate. The Other Barn gets its name from the building’s design. There are two barns next to one another that once produced dairy. CA’s Youth and Teen Center is operated at The Barn. The Other Barn is located in the Oakland Mills Village Center. Lively Arts for Little Ones, Music in the Mills and The Polar Express are just a few of its popular events held throughout the year. UPCOMING EVENT Oakland Mills Cultural Arts Festival Sat, Oct 5 • 11am-4pm Oakland Mills Village Center Parking Lot Enjoy live entertainment, children’s crafts, food, health screenings and more. Call 410-730-4610 for more information.
Village Community Center: Owen Brown Community Center 6800 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 410-381-0202 OwenBrownCommunityAssociation.org
F U N FA C T S Owen Brown was Columbia’s sixth village. Owen Brown Village and the Owen Brown Community Center are named after Owen Brown, a Howard County resident, postmaster and shopkeeper. Owen Brown Village Community Center is located next to Dasher Green Pool. UPCOMING EVENT Annual Carnival Sat, Sep 28 • 2-5pm Owen Brown Community Center Enjoy a moon bounce, face painting, games a magic show, prizes, snacks and more. Call 410-381-0202 for more information.
F U N FA C T S River Hill was Columbia’s 10th village. The village’s name comes from the River Hill Farm, a 450-acre game preserve developed by The Rouse Company in 1964. Claret Hall gets its name from the original land grant of White Wine and Claret, patented to John Dorsey in 1702. Claret Hall is located in the River Hill Village Center. Claret Hall has ongoing classes such as Easy Method Drivers Ed, Music Together, Ballet and Stroller Strides. One of its popular events is its annual Independence Day Parade. UPCOMING EVENT River Hill Yard Sales Sat, Sep 7 • 8am-1pm Look for balloons in front of the homes in the River Hill neighborhoods that are participating in the sale. Call 410-531-1749 for more information.
Village Community Center: Slayton House • 10400 Cross Fox Lane Columbia, MD 21044 410-730-3987 • WildeLake.org
Town Center Neighborhoods: Vantage Point, Banneker, Amesbury, Creighton’s Run, Lakefront and Warfield Village Community Center: Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Road Columbia, MD 21044 • 410-730-4744 ColumbiaTownCenter.org
F U N FA C T S Town Center was Columbia’s seventh village. The village gets its name from the term “Town Center” used in Columbia’s initial presentation to Howard County officials and residents to help them understand that Columbia was not a suburb, it was a place for a central area for commerce. The community center gets its name from the building the center is housed in, Historic Oakland. Town Center has two signature annual events, a holiday craft fair and a wedding and events showcase. Call 410-730-4744 for more information. UPCOMING EVENT
F U N FA C T S Wilde Lake was Columbia’s first village and was named for Frazar B. Wilde, who was chairman of the board for Connecticut General Life Insurance in the early 1960’s. Wilde was very supportive of James Rouse and his vision for Columbia. Slayton House opened in 1967, and was named after John Slayton, the first manager of CA. Slayton House is located at the Wilde Lake Village Center and is home to the Bernice Kish Art Gallery. Slayton House also has a 240-seat theater and holds a theater camp every summer for children, Camp of the Arts. UPCOMING EVENT Wilde Lake Old Fashioned Picnic Sat, Sep 7 • 11am-3pm Wilde Lake Lakefront Enjoy a fun, old-fashioned picnic Open to all residents. Call 410-730-3987 for more information.
Town Center’s 40th Birthday Celebration Sat, Oct 19 • 12-3pm Festivities include a performance by the band “Retro-Rockets,” dance demonstrations by Tatia Zack, refreshments and more. Call 410730-4744 for more information. C A M O N T H LY 5
BGE Program Offers Rebates to Improve Home Energy Efficiency
Columbia Homeowners are Seeing the Benefits By Jeremy Scharfenberg
Is
your home or any of its rooms too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter? Would you like more control over your energy costs? Participating in Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s (BGE) Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program is a great way to improve your home’s comfort and cut your energy costs year-round. Just ask Columbia Association (CA) homeowner Ruth Nolan. “I wasn’t aware of how leaky my home was, until after the contractor
performed some tests, and then I knew the renovations he recommended would be a worthwhile investment,” Nolan said. Participation is easy. It starts with a Home Performance Energy Audit conducted by one of BGE’s specially trained and pre-screened participating contractors. In most cases, BGE customers can receive an audit for just $100 — a $400 value*. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, a participating contractor assesses your home to identify energy leaks and areas causing the highest energy use. With the homeowner’s permission, the contractor will install a variety of energysaving items at no additional cost. These might include up to 12 compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), four faucet aerators, two efficient-flow showerheads, pipe insulation and tank wrap for electric water heaters. After the audit, the homeowner receives a report identifying any problem areas and recommending specific home improvements or equipment upgrades that will address those problem areas. Typical solutions might include increasing insulation levels, sealing air leaks or replacing outdated or malfunctioning equipment, such as your heating and air
conditioning system or water heater. Nolan found the audit very informative. “I learned some things they could do to reinforce my insulation in the attic,” she said, “and they added a tent to my attic ladder door.” By making the recommended energy efficiency improvements, homeowners can realize typical energy savings from 10 to 20 percent, while eliminating drafts, improving overall comfort and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions related to energy production. And to help homeowners complete the recommended improvements at a lower cost, BGE’s program offers rebates from $100 to $3,150 for eligible projects. Nolan had the air leaks in her home sealed up, insulation installed in her attic and crawlspace, and ventilation problems fixed in an exhaust fan. “The rebates available through the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program made my energy efficiency improvements much more achievable,” Nolan said. “Since the upgrades, I
feel more comfortable about the investment I made to increase my level of energy efficiency, whether I stay in the home or decide to sell in the future. And, I am expecting a reduction in my monthly energy costs.” BGE’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program recently completed its 2,000th job in just four years since the program’s inception. This program is one of several residential energy efficiency programs available through the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program, which supports the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act to reduce per capita energy consumption in the state by 15 percent by 2015. “We’ve been very pleased with the success of all of our energy efficiency programs,” said Chris Walls, manager of BGE’s residential energy efficiency programs. “The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program’s success is a direct result of our network of participating contractors whose knowledge and professionalism help customers make energy efficiency improvements to reduce their home’s energy use and improve comfort.” Phil Nelson, president of CA, was excited to hear about the program and the success of Nolan’s upgrades. “I hope others in Columbia will be just as eager to participate in this program,” he said, “not only to reduce their energy costs, and improve the value of their home, but also to help our community do its part to help our state meet its goals for energy efficiency — and ultimately, environmental sustainability.” To improve the comfort of your home and cut your energy costs, contact a participating contractor to schedule your Home Performance Energy Audit. For more information and a list of participating contractors, visit BGESmartEnergy.com.
*$100 offer is valid for homes up to 3,000 sq ft with a single combustion appliance zone. Audits on larger homes or ones with multiple combustion appliance zones may cost more than $100. Discuss the audit’s cost with your participating contractor.
Columbia Association Board of Directors
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Michael Cornell, River Hill 410-531-9340 MichaelCornell@comcast.net
Cynthia A.S.H. Coyle, Harper’s Choice 410-997-7637 CashCoyle2@aol.com
Brian Dunn, Kings Contrivance 301-473-0077 BrianJDunn@gmail.com
Alex Hekimian, Oakland Mills 410-730-2583 AlexHekimian@hotmail.com
Nancy McCord, Wilde Lake 410-730-2309 Nancy.McCord@LNF.com
Tom O’Connor, Dorsey’s Search 410-336-9269 TomFOC3@Verizon.net
Gregg Schwind, Hickory Ridge 410-992-5043 Gregg.Schwind@usdoj.gov
Russell Swatek, Long Reach 410-799-1497 Swatek1@yahoo.com
Andrew Stack, Owen Brown 410-381-8897 Andy.OBCA@gmail.com
Suzanne Waller, Town Center 410-730-9132 SUZYQ1104@aol.com
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Engage with Dia De La Familia CA on Facebook! to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION (CA) ONCE AGAIN INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at Día de la Familia, a free event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 3-6pm at the Columbia SportsPark. This is the 11th year CA has hosted Día de la Familia. This year’s event will include Latin music and dancing; dance competitions; food; face painting and balloon animals; a moon bounce; arts and crafts sponsored by Columbia Art Center; Zumba®; “Latin American Soccer Cup” soccer matches; and the SportsPark’s batting cages and mini golf — all for free. “This is a very popular event with the Hispanic community,” said Laura Smit, CA’s program manager for International Exchange and Multicultural Programs. “It’s not just for Hispanic people, though. It's for anybody who loves Latin music and culture.”
CA has sponsored Día de la Familia, initially called Día De La Familia Hispana, since 2003. The event grew out of gatherDia de la Familia is being held on Sat, Sep 28 • 3-6pm • Columbia SportsPark ings of local Hispanic residents and began as part of an effort alongside community groups such as Conexiones to increase foreign-born residents’ awareness of CA and help ease their transition into the area, all while coinciding with National Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information, please contact Laura Smit at 410-715-3162 or via email at International@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
We love to hear from you. Join us on Facebook for an ongoing conversation. Last month, we asked the community what they love about Columbia. Check out some of our top responses below. (Responses are recorded as is.)
FILL IN THE BLANK: I LOVE COLUMBIA BECAUSE ______.
Kelly Butler Coe: It’s full of people who care deeply about their community, and it’s a convenient place to live — everything you need is close! Aleana Jones: It’s a beautiful place to live & fellowship. This city really feels like family and always has something fun, interesting, or different to offer to everyone of every race, background and age! Thank you CA for keeping the community together Peter Axelrod: Columbia is a “social experiment” that “keeps going” Alejandro Arroyo: It’s the best place to live, and the school system is great! Kristen Litkowski Coombs: It’s a pretty environment that offers a wealth of activities for all ages.
CA Citizens Academy H By Aria White Connor
AVE YOU EVER BEEN EXCITED TO learn about Columbia Association? Now’s your chance! Next month, Columbia Association (CA) is starting a citizen’s academy called Excite Columbia! This five-week program will serve to educate and inform Columbia residents and give them a closer insight into how CA operates. Are you interested in learning what CA does? Or what the different departments at CA are in charge of? Or maybe you’ve been wondering about how the CA Board runs its meetings? Or how the CA annual charge is
calculated and used each year? If you’re interested in learning about all of these issues and much more, sign up for Excite Columbia. Excite Columbia sessions will be held on Wednesdays in October, starting on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30pm, in the CA Boardroom at 10221 Wincopin Circle in Columbia. Excite Columbia is an interactive program that will teach residents how CA operates and give them an opportunity to learn how CA serves them. Visit ExciteColumbia2013.Eventbrite.com to register or to learn more about the program.
Julia Jackson McCready: ...of some truly amazing people who are willing to work to make great things happen. Awesome, even. Febie Robb: It offers a lot to the community and students and the staff are very caring. It’s like a family thing, a home away from home. Alison Cameron: It’s a good place to live, work, and play. Shawn Dixon: It offers a lot for families and the kids ... the schools are awesome!!!! Love how most stores and other popular shops are close by. Columbia to me is convenient!!!! Kelly Ryan: The camps are awesome. Anne McCabe: It keeps me young! Be sure to ‘LIKE’ us on Facebook at Facebook.com/CA.ColumbiaAssociation. C A M O N T H LY 7
September Oakland Mills Farmers Market Now-Sun, Nov 24 • 9am-1pm Oakland Mills Village Center 410-730-4610.
Oakland Mills Cultural Arts Festival Now-Fri, Sep 13 • Oakland Mills Village Center • 410-730-4610.
Summer Lakefront Festival Now-Sat, Sep 14 • Nightly Downtown Columbia Lakefront ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events.
River Hill Neighborhood Yard Sale Sat, Sep 7 • 8am-1pm • Various locations (look for balloons to find participating streets) 410-531-1749.
Neighborhood Yard Sales in Kings Contrivance Village (Dickinson) Sat, Sep 7 • 9am-1pm • Various locations (look for purple ribbons to find participating streets) 410-381-9600.
Wilde Lake 1st Annual Old Fashioned Family Picnic Sat, Sep 7 • 11am-3pm • Wilde Lake Lakefront • 410-730-3987.
Cindee Velle Ballet Mon, Sep 9 • Various times and classes • Long Reach Village Center • 410-730-8113.
Gallery at Slayton House Tue, Sep 10-Mon, Oct 21 • Hours vary • Bernice Kish Gallery 410-730-3987.
CA Board of Directors Meeting Thu, Sep 12 • 7:30-11pm • CA Headquarters • 410-715-3000.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Rainbow Theater Fri, Sep 13 • 10am • Slayton House Theatre • 410-730-3987.
Set Your Photos Free Class Wed, Sep 18 • 7-9pm Claret Hall • 410-531-1749.
Washington, DC Gallery Tour Wed, Sep 18 • 10am-3:30pm Columbia Art Center 410-730-0075.
Card Making for Veterans Day Thu, Sep 19 9am-1pm Kahler Hall HCEvents@ Columbia Villages. com.
Visit to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!
ManneqArt: Sculpture on the Human Form Reception Fri, Sep 20 • 6-8pm Columbia Art Center 410-730-0075.
Wilde Lake Village Yard Sale Sat, Sep 21 (Rain date: Sun, Sep 22) 9am-1pm Various locations around Wilde Lake Village 410-730-3987.
Electronic Recycling (OM Residents Only) Sat, Sep 21 • 9am-1pm • Oakland Mills Village Lot • 410-730-4610.
Neighborhood Yard Sales in Kings Contrivance Village (Macgill’s Common) Sat, Sep 21 • 9am-1pm • Various locations (look for purple ribbons to find participating streets) 410-381-9600.
BikeAbout Sat, Sep 21 • Starts at 9am Lake Elkhorn Pavilion 410-715-6781.
CA Board of Directors Meeting Thu, Sep 26 • 7:30-11pm • CA Headquarters • 410-715-3000.
Summer Sundae Making/Scarecrow Making Fri, Sep 27 • 6:30-8pm • Amherst House • 410-381-9600.
Community Carnival Sat, Sep 28 • 2-5pm • 6800 Cradlerock Way • 410-381-0202.
Flea Market Sat, Sep 28 • 8am-1pm • Long Reach Village Parking Lot 410-730-8113.
Neighborhood Yard Sales in Kings Contrivance Village (Huntington) Sat, Sep 28 • 9am-1pm • Various locations (look for purple ribbons to find participating streets) 410-381-9600.
Dia De La Familia Sat, Sep 28 • 3-6pm • Columbia SportsPark • 410-715-3162.