Monthl y CA SEP 2012
2 Why I Serve: An Interview With Dorsey’s Search Village Board Member Diane Turner 3 Wilde Lake Dredging Update 8 Be a Part of Your Community Events
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and pediatricians, the program aims to help families with children between the ages of 10 and 13 become healthier.
Learn more about YouthFit at ColumbiaAssociationNewU.org.
By Aria White
“The main reason why families should consider Columbia YouthFit is because the program offers the three key components to overcoming childhood weight problems — nutrition education, physical activity and behavioral changes — for all family members,” said Shawni Paraska, director of community health sustainability for CA. The program includes informative get-togethers; healthy lifestyle coaching for the kids and for the entire family; physical activities for the children; discounts to community events and healthrelated businesses that partner with Columbia YouthFit; and full access for the whole family to CA’s facilities, programs and services. Throughout the program, families will work with a team of medical, fitness, nutrition and behavioral health professionals to create a plan to improve their overall wellness. The eight-week program begins Oct. 3, and sessions are being held at the Columbia Gym on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. By signing up for Columbia YouthFit, all family members receive a Package Plan Plus and KidSpace membership for the duration of the program. Cost is $550 for CA Member families and $650 for Non-CA Member families; and when two families join together, each can save $50. Learn more about Columbia YouthFit at ColumbiaAssociationNewU.org, and register by calling 410-715-3128. C A M O N T H LY 1
Why I Serve: An Interview With
Dorsey’s Search Village Board Member Diane Turner By Jessica Zellweger
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iane Turner, a longtime resident and active member of the Columbia community, has been a member of Dorsey’s Search Village Board for eight years. Originally from Massachusetts, Turner and her family have lived in
Columbia since 1981. When asked about her experience as a board member, Turner said, “I believe that it is important to give
back to the community — especially one as great as Dorsey’s Search. I am a full-time realtor, and I get to travel to many areas. I am proud of this village, how well it is run, and I’m honored to serve.” Turner did not originally run for the position. During the time she was volunteering for the Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) for Dorsey’s Search, one
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of the board members moved out of the area. Turner was asked if she was interested in filling the
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open position. She was appointed and served the remainder of the term. She
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enjoyed the experience so much that she is now in her fourth term on the board. “I really enjoy being on the board. I have always loved my village and especially enjoy interacting with the residents, staff and community officials.” Serving Dorsey’s Search seems a natural fit for Turner, as she is no stranger to volunteer work. She has worked with numerous organizations on a wide variety of projects. One of the organizations that Turner works with is Moms on Bedrest, a local, nonprofit organization that helps women with high-risk pregnancies. Turner also volunteers for the annual Historic Ellicott City Inc. Decorator Show House.
Sunday, October 14 • 3pm
Downtown Columbia Lakefront
Turner encourages other residents to become involved in the community. “I attend almost all of the village events, and I, along with other board members, interact with the residents at the events.” Additionally, the village board uses many different means to stay connected with the community, including publishing a monthly newsletter, “The Scroll.” If you are interested in getting involved and serving the community by running for a leadership position on your village board, elections
Call 410-992-3726 for audition times and more information.
are held in April each year for open positions. For more information, please visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Leadership-Opportunities.
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Dredging Continues at Lake Elkhorn By David Greisman
Two down, one to go. That’s the big news when it comes to the dredging of Columbia’s three man-made lakes, a project that is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The final lake to be dredged is Lake Elkhorn, in the village of Owen Brown. Work began toward the end of July in the forebay pond at the far northern end of the 37-acre lake, and crews with contractor JND Thomas are scheduled to be finished by December. The surrounding pathways will still be open while they work, and people can still access the park around the lake. However, the parking lot off of Broken Land Parkway will be closed for the duration of the project. Dredging is done to maintain the environmental and aesthetic value of the lakes, according to Dennis Mattey, director of construction for Columbia Association (CA). Sediment that has built up at the bottom of the lake can create conditions in which more aquatic vegetation grows, which in turn can have a detrimental effect. “Restoring the depth to the lake helps to maintain the environmental value of the lake as an aquatic habitat,” Mattey said. “And it looks better, too.”
Online Registration Now Available for Fall Classes By Erin McPhail
T So what do people need to set up their online account? That’s easy! Go to ColumbiaAssociation.org/login to get established. When entering your membership ID number, please make sure Columbia Association’s
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include
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decimal point and
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the two digits following it. A detailed tutorial to assist people who are registering for online accounts can be found at ColumbiaAssociation.org/tutorial.
Approximately 47,000 yards of sediment — which equates to about 3,000 tri-axle dump trucks moving sediment to approved dump sites — was removed from the 27-acre Lake Kittamaqundi, where dredging began in October 2010 and ended in January 2012.
Work at the 22-acre Wilde Lake began in April 2012 and wrapped up in July, with more than 15,000 yards of sediment having been removed.
If you still need help setting up your online account, call the Membership Service Center at 410-730-1801 and one of the representatives will be happy to assist you.
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Drawing and writing comics are my passions! I love sharing what I’ve learned with teens as they discover cartooning. — Clinton Art Center Teacher
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Where art inspires!
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS about Columbia Art Center
Columbia Art Center
• Opened in 1988 under Columbia Association, Columbia Art Center currently employs 45-55 instructors on average each year.
Long Reach Village Center 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, 21045 410-730-0075 • ColumbiaArtCenter.org Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.com Facebook.com/ColumbiaArtCenter Follow us on Facebook for updates & special offers!
Most Popular Classes for Teens at Columbia Art Center
Comic Drawing & Wheel-Throwing
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• Has been a functioning arts school for more than 32 years and was previously known as the Antioch Visual Arts College. • Several of Columbia Art Center’s current instructors were students of Antioch Visual Arts College 30 years ago.
Check out our fall course catalog @
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● center Number of exhibits displayed in a year:
• The fish sculpture, located directly in front of the building, was featured in Baltimore’s Fish Out of Water — a city-wide theme exhibition.
Main and Window Galleries, September through June:
• Columbia Art Center has one of the only Japanese gardens in the area. With its Japanese foliage, miniature bridges and ponds it provides a serene backdrop for outdoor events including weddings, classes and group meetings.
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• Columbia Art Center team members (administrative office, ceramics department, daytime programming department and camp department) make-up seven generations ranging from teens to 70s.
Number of kids typically enrolled in Columbia Art Center Art Camp each summer: as many as
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Intro to Wheel-Throwing, Advanced Wheel-Throwing, Handbuilding/Sculpture, Oil Painting, Watercolor, Zentangle®, Fused Glass, Teen Wheel-Throwing and Youth Drawing
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Who says a sweater or hand bag can’t be a work of art! Knitting classes are fun and great for making gifts from the heart. — Anna
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Most Most Popular Pieces of Pottery Popular Pieces of Pottery made at Columbia Art Center Bowls, Plates, made at Columbia Art Center Vases with Handles, Bowls, Plates, Pitchers with Lids Vases with Handles, and Free Form Pitchers with Lids Sculptures and Free Form Sculptures
OFF THE BEATEN PATH:
Fall Gallery Tour Series Facilitated by tour coordinator and local artist Chaya Schapiro! Have fun touring local galleries and artists' studios in the comfort of a driven van. Lunch is on your own at a selected fashionable restaurant. September 27 11am-4:30pm Montgomery County Galleries (Glenstone Collection)
October 25 10am-3:30pm Baltimore Galleries
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Sponsored by Columbia Art Center Galleries and Little Patuxent Review
Free Monthly Presentations
November 29
By Area Artists, Poets, Actors, Musicians and Other Specialists Monday, September 24 • 7pm
Jazz Legends of Washington & Baltimore Klezmer Musician Seth Kibel with Pianist Sean Lane Monday, October 29 • 7pm
Book Reading and Discussion Author John Farrell will read from and discuss his latest book Mystical Experience
From South America to the Caribbean
Contemporary Latin American Art
10am-3:30pm Washington, DC Galleries $40 Per Person, Per Tour. Note: If you sign up for all 3 tours at one time you will receive $10 off your total tuition.
this Month’s Exhibition Contemporary Latin American Art
Empty Bowls Fundraising Event Coming
SOON!
Saturday, October 6 • 3-5:30pm Tickets: $20 Per Person • Tickets are on sale now! Columbia Art Center will host Empty Bowls, a charity fundraiser to raise money for the fight against hunger. This exciting event will include live music, studio demonstrations, a silent art auction, raffles and light fare. The highlight of the afternoon will be the display of more than 300 beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade bowls created by Columbia Art Center students and faculty. Guests will be able to handpick the bowl of their My friends and I had the best time at my choice. All proceeds birthday party and we from event will be made these awesome donated to FISH of tote bags! — Brianna Wear-A-Doodle Participant Howard County, Inc.
Most Popular Birthday Party at Columbia Art Center:
Wear-A-Doodle
Exhibition Dates September 6-30, 2012
Reception Saturday, September 15 3-5pm
Main and Window Galleries Curated by Marcel Wah Held in conjunction with the Howard County Arts Council’s Road to the Arts
What’s
at Columbia Art Center? Plein Aire Painting, T’ia Chi Chih, Smartphone Usage, Jewelry Workshops, Parent & Child Ceramics, Encaustics, Needle Felting and China Painting C A M O N T H LY 5
Explore City Design at CA’s Screening of
Urbanized “URBANIZED,” A DOCUMENTARY BY GARY HUSTWIT, WILL BE shown on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 7-9pm at the East Columbia 50+ Center, located at the East Columbia Library at 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Following the screening, there will be a group discussion about the future of cities. This event, held in conjunction with the Howard County Library system, is part of Columbia Association’s (CA) Community Building Speakers’ Series, which hosts thought-provoking speakers and events on topics that stimulate residents to discuss, engage and build a sense of community here in Columbia. “As redevelopment of Downtown Columbia moves from vision to reality, what better time to sponsor this new film that explores the design of cities?” said Jane
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Dembner, director of the Community Building and Sustainability Division at CA. The film features commentary by some of the world’s most prominent architects, policy-makers, builders and innovators. In addition, the film examines the challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic development and environmental policy. “Urbanized” is 85 minutes. For more information visit urbanizedfilm.com. Seats are limited — registration is desired, not required. You can register at bit.ly/urbanizedfilm.
A New Name for a Fun Place: Youth and Teen Center at The Barn
A
popular Columbia Association-sponsored (CA) gathering spot for youth and teens has a new name: the Youth and Teen Center (YTC) at The Barn, or, simply put, YTC @ The Barn. The YTC, known previously as the Columbia Teen Center,
is located at 5853 Robert Oliver Place in Oakland Mills.
and programs,” said Rene Buckmon, manager of youth exciting programs and activities that will be offered.” An open house celebrating the new name will be held on Monday, Sept. 24, from 6-8pm.
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Hanging out at the YTC is a fun, safe way for teens and preteens to socialize and participate in recreational and educational programs. For more information, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/YTCattheBarn.
Downtown Columbia Lakefront
BikeAb ut Registration: ColumbiaArchives.org, or 410-715-6781.
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Saturday, September 15, 9:30-10:30am (staggered start) Enjoy a self-paced ride on Columbia’s pathways and streets as you learn more about Columbia’s history.
CA’s Before and After School Care:
More than a Day Care Service
By Mary Weeks time to get back into a regular routine before and after school. Columbia Association’s (CA) School Age Services Division offers Before and After School Care programs at 19 Howard County
CA Investing in
Tennis at Owen Brown By David Greisman
dealt with. This will make it so the courts will last another 20 or
middle schools for parents who are in need of early
TO USE A TENNIS TERM, THE OUTDOOR courts at Owen Brown Tennis Club are in need of love.
more years.”
morning and afternoon care for their children.
That’s why Columbia Association (CA) will be spending
Full-day programs also are available when Howard
$235,000 to renovate outdoor courts 7 through 12, a project
That is one of two projects for the facility (which
that is scheduled to begin in mid-September and wrap up in
also includes courts in a tennis bubble for year-
spring 2013.
round play). The other project will replace the
elementary schools and After School Care at three
County schools are closed. You can drop your kids off and know that they are in a safe environment. CA has been providing this service to the community for more than 30 years, and all of CA’s School Age Services programs are licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
The asphalt on the courts breaks down over time and under
The asphalt presently on the courts will be milled, and then the courts will be built back up with new asphalt and then color-coated.
tennis
clubhouse,
a
project
listed
in
the
exposure to the elements, much in the same way that roads do
conditional FY14 budget at an estimated cost of
— though without the additional burden of heavy traffic.
$350,000.
“People expect our courts to be in good
“The tennis community will get out of a new Owen Brown
condition. It’s our responsibility to keep them in
Tennis Club what it got out of the hugely welcomed new clubhouse
good condition,” said Bob Bellamy, director of Columbia
at Wilde Lake two years ago,” Bellamy said, “which was a building
While attending Before and After School Care,
Association’s Sport and Fitness Division. “These courts have had
that was bright and airy, and it satisfied their needs for socializing
kids can enjoy a snack, do homework, play games,
cracks and other issues over the past several years, which we’ve
during tournament play, day-in and day-out.”
take art classes taught by Columbia Art Center staff and enjoy Zumba® and Recess & Results® classes. New to the After School Care program this year is First Friday Family Night. On the first Friday of every month beginning in October, from 5-6pm, parents can join the fun with their children by participating in activities and enjoying a snack. For more information on CA’s Before and After School Care programs and how to register for
the
2012–2013
school
year,
visit
bit.ly/SchoolAgeServices, call 410-715-3164 or send an e-mail to SAS@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Día de la Familia
Saturday, September 29 • 3-6pm • Columbia SportsPark • FREE! Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at this year’s Dia de la Familia event. The event will feature Latin music, salsa dancing, Zumba®, food, games, crafts, a moon bounce, mini golf, batting cages and more! Call 410-715-3162 for more information. C A M O N T H LY 7
September
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Farmer’s Market in Oakland Mills Every Sunday, now through Sep 30 • 9am-1pm Oakland Mills Village Center Parking Lot • OMCA@ColumbiaVillages.org.
Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House: Richard Weiblinger, Photography and Maxine Taylor, Mixed Media Thu, Sep 6 through Sat, Oct 6 Hours vary • Reception: Sat, Sep 15 • 3-5pm Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House CJBlack@ColumbiaVillages.org.
Columbia Art Center: From South America to the Caribbean: Contemporary Latin American Art Thu, Sep 6 through Sun, Sep 30 Hours vary Reception: Sat, Sep15 3-5pm • Columbia Art Center 410-730-0075 or Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Summer Lakefront Festival Movies Fri, Sep 7; Sat, Sep 8; Fri, Sep 14; and Sat, Sep 15 • 8pm Downtown Columbia Lakefront 410-715-3161 or LakefrontFestival.com.
Wilde Lake Shredding Event Sat, Sep 8 • 9am-1pm Slayton House • 410-730-3987 or WLEvents@ColumbiaVillages.org.
River Hill Community Yard Sale Sat, Sep 8 • 8am-1pm Various streets in River Hill VillageofRiverHill.org.
International Book Club Wed, Sep 12 • 7:30-9pm CA Headquarters International@ColumbiaAssociation. org.
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CA Board Meeting Thu, Sep 13 • 7:30-11pm CA Headquarters • For updated dates and times, please visit ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Rainbow Theatre: Bob Brown Puppets Presents “Mother Goose Caboose” Fri, Sep 14 • 10am Slayton House • 410-730-3987 or WLEvents@ ColumbiaVillages.org.
Hickory Ridge Family Bingo Night Fri, Sep 14 • 7:30-9pm The Hawthorne Center 410-730-7327 or Info@HickoryRidgeVillage.org.
Sundaes and Scarecrow Making Fri, Sep 14 • 6:30-8:30pm Amherst House • Free scarecrow making, $2.50 for allyou-can-eat sundaes. 410-381-9600 or Amherst House.org.
Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!
Salon Series: Jazz Legends of Washington and Baltimore, Klezmer Musician Seth Kibel with Pianist Sean Lane Mon, Sep 24 • 7pm Columbia Art Center 410-730-0075 or Art.Staff@ ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Beer Tasting Sat, Sep 29 • 7:30-9:30pm Claret Hall • Adults only, tickets are $15 • VillageofRiverHill.org.
Long Reach Flea Market Sat, Sep 29 • 8:30am-1pm Long Reach Village Center Parking Lot • To rent space: 410-730-8113.
Road Scholar Travel Session
Hickory Ridge Village-Wide Yard Sale
Tue, Sep 25 • 2pm Owen Brown Community Center 410-381-0202 or OBEvents@ ColumbiaVillages.org.
Sat, Sep 29 9am-1pm Various streets in Hickory Ridge 410-730-7327 Info@HickoryRidgeVillage.org.
Afternoon Tea Thu, Sep 27 • 4:30-6pm Historic Oakland Manor 410-730-4744.
BikeAbout Sat, Sep 15 • 9:30am Downtown Columbia Lakefront 410-715-6781 or Columbia.Archives@ ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Kings Contrivance Neighborhood Yard Sales Sat, Sep 15 (Dickinson), Sep 22 (Macgill’s Common), Sep 29 (Huntington/Huntington East) • 9am-1pm Rain dates: Sun, Sep 16, Sep 23, and Sep 30 410-381-9600 or AmherstHouse.org.
Dia de la Familia Sat, Sep 29 • 3-6pm Columbia SportsPark 410-715-3162.
Rock Your Jeans Fitness and Fashion Show Expo Sat, Sep 29 • 9am-1pm Supreme Sports Club 410-381-5355. Program helps teams of two drop two jean sizes within eight weeks through motivational personal training sessions and comprehensive nutritional support. Register at RockYourJeansExpo.Eventbrite.com, ColumbiaFitness.org or 410-381-5355.
Reptile Wonders Sun, Sep 23 • 3pm Owen Brown Community Center 410-381-0202 or OBEvents@ColumbiaVillages.org.
Have a question or comment? Please e-mail CAmonthly@ ColumbiaAssociation.org.