The Columbia Association's monthly newsletter for March 2014. This month's feature stories include Introducing the new ColumbiaAssociation.org, CA President Phil Nelson Leaving in April, Coming Up Next Month: Columbia Village Elections,Energy Efficiency Starts in the Home, community events and more. For additional information, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org.
For more information about the new website visit ColumbiaAssociation.org. Monthly A PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION CA MAR 2014 CA MONTHLY 1 2 CA Preisdent Phil Nelson Leaving in April 3 Columbia Village Elections Coming Up Next Month 8 Be Part of Your Community Events Facebook.com/ColumbiaAssociation Instagram.com/ColumbiaAssn LinkedIn.com/company/Columbia-Association Twitter.com/ColumbiaAssn YouTube.com/CATVchannel with CA! Get Social It’s easier than ever to find us. Columbia Association with get the latest anytime at bit.ly/thisweekatca you can watch the videos online a weekly webcast. on what’s happening at this week @ CA By Celeste Olinger and Erin McPhail Y ou asked for it and we delivered! Columbia Association (CA) is proud to announce the re- launch of its website, ColumbiaAssociation.org. On Feb. 7, CA’s Communications and Community Engagement Division unveiled the new Columbia Association website. The communications team’s main goal was to develop a user-friendly website that would best benefit the Columbia community. Communications worked directly with community members to redevelop the new website. The team reached out to the community utilizing appreciative inquiry strategies to gather the public’s opinions on what they would like to see on CA’s redeveloped website. Communications reached out to the public through its community engagement site, InspireColumbia.com; Facebook and Twitter; resident interviews; and CA’s citizens academy, Excite Columbia. Prior to the official website launch, Communications tested CA’s revamped website with a group of Columbia residents to gather feedback. Residents discussed what they liked, what they would change and what they would like to see added. Listed at right are some of the suggestions received from the community: ColumbiaAssociation.org Introducing the new • Create a simpler way to view class schedules for all facilities. • Consolidate the number of CA-related websites into CA’s main website so that residents can get all their information in one place without bouncing off the site. • Make the website easy to navigate and make the information easy to find, more intuitive for the end user. • Improve the way events and news are listed on the site, so it’s easier to find and stay informed to what is going on at CA. • Include a calendar where residents can receive notifications of new events. • Offer interactive calendars and schedules. • Include contact information for CA team members. To read more about ColumbiaAssociation.org see page 4.
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For more information about the new websitevisit ColumbiaAssociation.org.
MonthlyA PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATIONCAMAR 2014
CA MON TH LY 1
2 CA Preisdent Phil Nelson Leaving in April
3 Columbia VillageElections Coming UpNext Month
8 Be Part of YourCommunity Events
Facebook.com/ColumbiaAssociation
Instagram.com/ColumbiaAssn
LinkedIn.com/company/Columbia-Association
Twitter.com/ColumbiaAssn
YouTube.com/CATVchannel
withCA!Get Social
It’s easier than ever to find us.
Columbia Association with
get the latest
anytime at bit.ly/thisweekatca
you can watch thevideos online
aweeklywebcast.
on what’shappening at
thisweek@CA
By Celeste Olinger and Erin McPhail
You asked for it and we delivered! Columbia Association (CA) is proud to announce the re-launch of its website, ColumbiaAssociation.org.
On Feb. 7, CA’s Communicationsand Community Engagement Division unveiled the new Columbia Association website. The communications team’s maingoal was to develop a user-friendly website that would best benefit the Columbia community.
Communications worked directlywith community members to redevelop the new website. The teamreached out to the communityutilizing appreciative inquiry strategiesto gather the public’s opinions onwhat they would like to see on CA’sredeveloped website. Communicationsreached out to the public through its community engagement site,InspireColumbia.com; Facebook andTwitter; resident interviews; and CA’scitizens academy, Excite Columbia.
Prior to the official website launch, Communications tested CA’srevamped website with a group ofColumbia residents to gatherfeedback. Residents discussed whatthey liked, what they would changeand what they would like to seeadded. Listed at right are some of the suggestions received from the community:
ColumbiaAssociation.orgIntroducing the new
• Create a simpler way to view class schedules for all facilities.
• Consolidate the number of CA-related websites into CA’s main website so thatresidents can get all their information in one placewithout bouncing off the site.
• Make the website easy to navigate and make the information easy to find,more intuitive for the end user.
• Improve the way events and news are listed on the site, so it’s easier to find and stay informed to what is going on at CA.
• Include a calendar where residents can receive notifications of new events.
• Offer interactive calendars and schedules.
• Include contact information for CA team members.
To read more about ColumbiaAssociation.org see page 4.
Wondering if you’re a member, non-member or ColumbiaAssociation (CA) resident? If you live on CA-assessed propertybut do not have a CA membership, you are a CA resident. As a
CA resident, the Columbia Card offers you the ability to get reduced, pay-as-you-go daily admission rates to CA facilities andprograms without a membership.
Want a CA Columbia Card? Come to theColumbia Association Membership Service Center(10221 Wincopin Circle in Columbia) with validstate ID and, if applicable, your dependentchildren’s birth certificates. CA staff will get youregistered and snap a photo of you. When you wantto work out at the gym or go swimming at one ofthe local pools, just show the front desk attendantyour Columbia Card, pay the appropriate fees andyou are good to go! For more information on theColumbia Card, please call 410-730-1801.
Get Your Columbia Card Today!
WednesdaysLakefrontWednesdays, May 7- June 25 • 12-2pmDowntown Columbia Lakefront • FREE eventJoin the downtown Columbia community for free lunchtime concertsevery Wednesday featuring various musical artists at Lake Kittamaqundi.Call 410-423-1891 for details or visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/LakefrontWednesdays.
CA President Phil NelsonLeaving in AprilP hil Nelson will step down as Columbia Association’s (CA) president at the
end of April, departing after five years with CA. Nelson came to CA in 2009from his position as city manager of Troy, Mich.
“After 43 years in public administration and managing a non-profit serviceprovision company, it’s time to move on and dosomething else,” Nelson said.
His extended career working on behalf ofcommunities culminated with a tenure that Nelsonsaid brought numerous highlights for CA.
Among them: the best financial performance inCA’s history for three of the past five years; a movetoward proactive planning rather than reacting;increased transparency; an emphasis on listening towhat members and residents want; developingpartnerships and enhancing relationships withgovernment agencies and nonprofit organizations;completing the dredging of Columbia’s lakes andcreating a watershed management plan; targetingfacilities and programs to add value to life and property; developing a multi-yearcapital improvements program as this community’s infrastructure continues to age;and completing 70 percent more capital projects than had been done before, allwhile staying within budget.
“I am proud of what CA has accomplished over these past few years,” Nelson said. The CA Board of Directors is seeking to select the next president by the end of
April. Although the search is nationwide, local candidates are also encouraged to apply.Applicants should send résumés via email to Steve Hayes or Alex Zakupowsky
A full job description can be found on the CA website atColumbiaAssociation.org/President.
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Inner Arbor TrustT he Inner Arbor Trust has recently been named a 501(c)(3) tax exempt
organization, permitting tax deductible donations, by the InternalRevenue Service. The Inner Arbor Trust was created to implement the
Inner Arbor Concept Planto redevelop SymphonyWoods Park in downtownColumbia. In December, the Inner
Arbor Trust held a pre-submission communitymeeting to presentconcept plans to thecommunity and to answerquestions about thoseplans for SymphonyWoods. You can learn more
about the Inner Arbor Trustand Inner Arbor ConceptPlan at InArTrust.org.
Deemed 501(c)(3) by the IRS
Updated Inner Arbor Concept Plan for Symphony Woods Park.
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The village elections arecoming up next month. Ineach of the 10 villages in
Columbia, there is a village boardthat regulates the village’scovenants, organizes activities forresidents and determines thearchitectural guidelines for thevillage neighborhoods. Eachvillage also elects one ColumbiaCouncil representative to serve asa member of the ColumbiaAssociation (CA) Board ofDirectors, which reviews policiesand budget matters, developsstrategic initiatives forthe association, addressescommunity issues and appointsthe CA president.
If you live in Columbia, it’simportant that you stay abreast ofthe issues being decided by thevillage boards and the CA Boardand cast your vote this year. And ifyou really want to make adifference, consider running for aposition to make sure your voice isheard. The following is a listing ofthe elections being held in eachvillage and how to run for aposition.
Time: Saturday, April 26 • 8am-1pm;Candidates Night will be held on April17, at 7pm if the election is contested.Location: Linden Hall (4765 Dorsey HallDrive, Ellicott City, MD 21042); absenteeballots will be available April 1Open positions: There are three openpositions on the Dorsey’s Search VillageBoard of Directors.Nomination process: Nominationpetitions can be picked up at Linden Hallstarting March 1 and are due back bynoon on March 21. Candidate’sstatements should not exceed 150words and a black and white photo canbe included with the petition andstatement. More info: DorseysSearch.ColumbiaVillages.org
Time:Saturday, April 26 • 9am-3pmLocation: Kahler Hall (5440 Old TuckerRoad, Columbia, MD 21044)Open positions: There are three openpositions on the Harper’s Choice VillageBoard of Directors and one openposition for the Harper’s ChoiceColumbia Council representative.Nomination process: The nominationperiod begins on March 1 and closes at5pm on March 14. Nomination packetsare available at Kahler Hall and may bedownloaded at HarpersChoiceCommunityAssociation.org.More Info: HarpersChoiceCommunityAssociation.org
Time: Saturday, April 26 • 9am-1pmLocation: Hawthorn Center (6175Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044)Open positions: There are five openpositions on the Hickory Ridge VillageBoard of Directors and one openposition for the Hickory Ridge ColumbiaCouncil representative.Nomination process: Interestedcandidates should submit a statement of150 words or less to the Hickory RidgeVillage Manager by March 15 at noon. More Info: HickoryRidgeVillage.org
Time: Friday, April 25 • 5-7pm; andSaturday, April 26 • 9am-1pmLocation: Amherst House (7251 EdenBrook Drive, Columbia, MD 21046)Open positions: There are three openpositions on the Kings ContrivanceVillage Board of Directors.Nomination process: The nominationperiod begins on March 1 and ends at
5pm on March 21. Candidates mustsubmit a 150-word statement andpicture with their nomination petition.You can pick up a nomination petition at Amherst House.More Info: KingsContrivanceVillageAssociation.org
Time: Saturday, April 26 • 9:30am-12pmLocation: Stonehouse (8775 CloudleapCourt, Columbia, MD 21045)Open positions: There are three openpositions on the Long Reach VillageBoard of Directors.Nomination process: The nominationperiod begins on March 1 and ends atnoon on March 21. Candidates must bea member of the Long ReachCommunity Association (lot owner orlease-holding tenant). Interestedresidents should stop by the office atStonehouse to pick up a petition.Petition must be signed by 10 membersof the association (only one signatureper property) and candidates mustsubmit a 150-word statement.More Info: LongReach.org
Time: Saturday, April 26 • 8:30am-5pmLocation: The Other Barn (5851 RobertOliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045);Meet the Candidates/Election Forumevent will be held on April 8, at 7pm;absentee ballots are due by April 25.Open positions: There are seven openpositions on the Oakland Mills VillageBoard of Directors and one openposition for the Oakland Mills ColumbiaCouncil representative.Nomination process: Candidate packetsand nomination petitions are availablenow and are due back by March 7 at 4pm.More Info: OaklandMills.org [email protected]
Time: Saturday, April 26 • 9am-1pmLocation:Owen Brown CommunityCenter (6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia,MD 21045); absentee ballots are alsoavailable starting March 31, and are dueback by April 25.Open positions: There are two openpositions on the Owen Brown VillageBoard of Directors and one openposition for the Owen Brown ColumbiaCouncil representative.Nomination process: The nominationperiod begins on March 1 and ends onMarch 21, at 4pm. Candidate Packets areavailable at the Owen Brown Community
Center. Candidates are encouraged tosubmit a statement of candidacy of nomore than 150 words.More Info: OwenBrownVillage.org
Time: Saturday, April 26, time TBDLocation: Claret Hall (6020 DaybreakCircle, Clarksville, MD 21029); absenteeballots are also available starting on April 6,and must be returned to Claret Hall bymidnight on April 25.Open positions: There are four openpositions on the River Hill Village Boardof Directors.Nomination process: The nominationperiod begins on March 1 and ends onMarch 21. Nomination petitions will beavailable online at VillageofRiverHill.org,at Claret Hall and in the River Hill Villagenewsletter. More Info: VillageofRiverHill.org
Time: Saturday, April 26 • 9am-2pmLocation: Vantage Point Road Park(Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD21044);Town Center Room in HistoricOakland if there’s inclement weather.Open positions: There are two openpositions on the Town Center VillageBoard of Directors, and one open positionfor Town Center Columbia Councilrepresentative.Nomination process: Candidates’ packetsand applications can be requested bycontacting Patricia Laidig at 410-730-4744 or [email protected]. Applications are due by March7, at noon in the Village Manager’sOffice. A candidates’ forum will be heldon April 8, at 7pm, at Vantage House(5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia,MD 21044).More Info: ColumbiaTownCenter.org
Time: Saturday, April 26 • 9am-3pmLocation: Slayton House (10400 CrossFox Lane, Columbia, MD 21044); WildeLake residents can also cast votes viaabsentee ballot (absentee ballots weredistributed via election newsletter toresidents in the village)Open positions: There are five openpositions on the Wilde Lake Board ofDirectors, and one open position for theWilde Lake Columbia Councilrepresentative.Nomination process: The nominationperiod began on Feb. 17 and closes onMarch 13, at 9pm. Candidates’ packetsare available at Slayton House and can bedownloaded at WildeLake.org.More Info:WildeLake.org
Dorsey’s Search
Harper’s Choice
Hickory Ridge
Kings Contrivance
Long Reach
Oakland Mills
Owen Brown
River Hill
Town Center
Wilde Lake
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at a glanceColumbiaAssociation.org
CAis proud to unveil its newwebsite. We want tohighlight some of the coolnew features located on ourwebsite that you asked for!
You will notice that all CA sites can be found atColumbiaAssociation.org. There are no more externalprivate sites for CA’s different programs or services. CAconsolidated a total of 38 external sites — yikes! Noweverything is in one place. So, if you’re used toColumbiaPools.org or ColumbiaCamps.org, that’s OK,you can still use the same URL to get there, but theinformation has a new home on our website. It’s the sameinformation, if not more, that you received on the old,separate websites. Now you can find everything CA in oneplace. It’s like a new one-stop shop!
SITE MAP: The sitemap will serve as a guideto help you find what youare looking for on thecomplete website. Thebeauty of the site map isthat all of the sectionslisted are links. You canjust click on the link to the page that you arelooking for; it’s yourroadmap to CAinformation.
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n.org LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR:As Columbia continues to embracethe diversity of our community, CAthought it was very important toincorporate a language translator onthe website. With a click of a button,the site can now be translated intomore than 50 different languages tofacilitate the different language needsof our community.
FONT SIZE ADJUSTER:In order to comply with theAmericans with Disabilities Actrequirements and accommodatevisitors’ needs on the new site, CAalso included a font-sizing option.Visitors can now either increase or decrease the size of the font on each page of the website.
TRANSPARENCY SECTION:CA strives to be transparent with the community in all aspects.Under the transparency section,community members can findinformation about CA’s budgets,major projects, master plans, policies and statements, president’s updates and CA’s annual charge.
I WANT TO: When you come tothe new CA website, ask yourself,“What do I want to do?” Now wecan assist you with what you arelooking to do with our I Want Tosection. The I Want To section wascreated to help you find the servicesand programs you are looking forwithout needing to know whichdepartment operates them, or whichsection to find them under on theCA website.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY:Now it’s easy for you to locatebusinesses within Columbia. This feature allows you to look upcontact information for the variousbusinesses located in each Columbiavillage center. You may viewbusinesses located throughout all the villages, or only view businesses in certain village centers. This isespecially helpful for new residents or residents who just don’t know what’s available in their village centers.
E-NOTIFICATIONS: You can now sign up to receive emailnotifications for calendar updates,news updates, inclement weatheralerts, job postings and more. Whatmakes it even better is that thesenotifications get sent to you
automatically when they are added tothe site, so there’s no need to wait toreceive information.
CLASS SCHEDULES:We have transformed the classschedules document into chartsseparated by class instead of fitnessfacility. The new layout allows visitorsto easily view each type of class, itsdescription and the times it is being offered at CA’s fitnessfacilities without having to deal with alarge PDF file. (Don’t worry, if youprefer the old format, we still have theoriginal PDF format available as well.)
BACKGROUND PHOTOROTATION: When you visit CA’snew website and press the reloadbutton on your web browser, the mainbackground picture on the site willchange to another beautiful picture ofColumbia, making each visit new andexciting. This added functionalitykeeps the site fresh and inviting.
Now that you know more about thesite, CA invites you to get online and check it out! Communicationsand Community Engagement would love to know what you think.Share your thoughts about Columbia Association’s new site atColumbiaAssociation.org/Feedback.
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Energy EfficiencyStarts in the Home
DOGDAYAfternoon
NEW THIS YEAR!Pet Communicator Readings
GETYOURBARKON AT
REGISTER AT: CADogDay.Eventbrite.com#DogDay14
The awesome group of youth that serve on the Youth andTeen Center’s (YTC) Teen Outreach Committee (TOC)
did it again! This year was the 5th annual clothing drive,hosted by TOC to help local families in need. Clothing wasprovided for a total of 606 families. With donations and helpfrom the Columbia community, TOC was able to collect morethan 12,000 items of clothing and accessories. On the weekend of Jan. 18, TOC distributed clothes and
other items to those who were in need. Patrons lined upalong the sidewalks in the Oakland Mills Village Center,grateful for the opportunity to receive the help. A total of 69volunteers from the community attended to help with thedistribution. This year, TOC witnessed a record-breakingnumber of volunteers as well as patrons from The ColdWeather Shelters, Grassroots, social services, publicschools, children services and Community Action Council’sHead Start programs. TOC also served 61 youth in their Kid's Zone area. In the
Kid's Zone, children participated in activities such as coloring,watching movies, playing board games, making craftcreations and receiving a tutorial on the latest phenom, rubberband looming. Kid’s Zone was offered to youth ages 12 andunder, allowing their parents uninterrupted time to shop. The Teen Outreach Committee would like to thank all of
its partners for their contributions throughout the clothingdrive and distribution weekend. The event could not havebeen as successful without their help. Partners included the following:
• Bridgeway Church/Boy Scouts, Brian Wormley:Donated clothing; held a single drive during their church servicesfor TOC’s 5th annual event.
• All 10 Village Community Associations and Columbia Art Center:Hosted collection boxes.
• Eggspectations, Ellicott City, MD, Mark Hanson and crew:Provided a healthy lunch for all volunteers and fruit and muffins for patrons.
• Links, Inc. For Girls Only: Sorted, setup and helped host.• Howard County Volunteer Center: Connected TOC with volunteers.• Church of Jesus Christ, Ellicott City, MD: Sorted and helped host.• Teen Time, East Columbia Library: Sorted clothing and accessories.• Lake Elkhorn Middle School, Ladies First Club: Sorted clothingand accessories.
• Jeffers Hill Elementary School: Donated clothing and accessories.• Bryant Woods Montessori: Donated clothing and accessories.• Columbia community: members like you who provided supportand generous donations.
For more information on the Youth and Teen Center @the Barn or CA’s Teen Outreach Committee, please visitColumbiaAssociation.org/teens.
By Erin McPhail
By Jeremy Scharfenberg
2014 Teen Outreach Committee
CLOtHiNgDriVeReCap Columbia Association (CA) is participating in the Baltimore Gas and Electric
Company’s (BGE) Smart Energy Savers Program® to make energy-efficientand climate-friendly improvements throughout its building portfolio. BGE
also offers a variety of discounts, rebates and services designed to help Columbiahomeowners improve their home’s energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs.
Many residents have already have taken advantage of these offers and areenjoying the benefits of savingenergy and money, especiallyduring the recent extreme coldtemperatures. In addition toBGE’s Home Performance withENERGY STAR® Program, which offers a comprehensive approach to improvingenergy efficiency and comfort throughout your home, here are two additionalways you can reduce your energy costs in 2014.• Heating & Cooling Equipment Rebates Nothing takes the brrr out ofwinter like an energy-efficient heating system. Heating and cooling can be up to 50percent of your home’s energy use. Models that are certified by ENERGY STARoffer increased comfort, better performance and energy savings month after month.If your system is more than 10 years old, it might be time for an upgrade. BGEcustomers can get rebates from $100 to $1,150 on assorted ENERGY STARequipment. Geothermal systems qualify for a $500 rebate, plus a federal tax creditworth 30 percent of the cost*.• Hybrid Water Heater RebatesWater heaters are the second largest energyuser in a typical home. Replacing your old system with an ENERGY STARcertified hybrid water heater can help you save up to $300 a year in energy costs.And, you can save $350 with available rebates.
To learn more about all these BGE programs, visit BGESmartEnergy.com.To learn more about ENERGY STAR, visit EnergyStar.gov.*Consult a tax advisor for additional information.
At the Columbia Association (CA) Board of Directors meeting held onThursday, Jan. 23, these recommendations for action were approved:
• The board voted unanimously to support and prepare testimony favoring legislation tochange a Howard County law that prohibits letting dogs run free, even in a dog park. Thelegislation would exempt animals on property of an entity that owns at least 1,000 acres ofopen space and that is enclosed and posted as a dog park.
• The board approved the FY 15 Orientation, Organizational and Training Calendar.• The board approved a purchasing exemption for DHR international for the purpose ofsearching for a new Columbia Association president.
• The next scheduled Board of Directors meetings will be held on Thursday, Mar. 13 and 27.• Meetings are held at CA Headquarters, which is located at 10221 Wincopin Circle, acrossthe street from The Mall in Columbia. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.
For current CA Board of Directors meeting minutes and agendas, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/agendas.Podcasts from board meetings also are available at ColumbiaAssociation.org/podcasts.
Apply now for a Maggie J. Brown Spirit ofColumbia Scholarship. Each year, CA awards upto six $2,500 scholarships to graduating high
school seniors who live on CA-assessed property, or havea parent who works full-time on CA-assessed property.Applicants must have a minimum of a “C” average and have a demonstrated history of voluntary service to the Columbia community. Applications can be completed online by visiting
ColumbiaAssociation.org/Scholarship. Applications andrequired documents must be submitted by March 15. CA employees, members of the CA Board of Directors or family members of employees or board members are not eligible to receive the award. For more information,call 410-715-3161 or email [email protected].
Applications Due This MonthSpiritofColumbia
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March Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!COMMUNITY EVENTS
Feed a PetMar.-Apr. • Owen BrownCommunity Center 410-381-0202
St. Patrick’s Day One Stroke WorkshopThu, Mar. 6 • 6-8pmColumbia Art Center 410-730-0075
Family Night BingoFri, Mar. 7 • 7:30-9pmThe Hawthorn Center 410-730-7327
Master Gardener Grow It! Eat It!Sat, Mar. 8 • 10amClaret Hall • 410-531-1749
Baby ExpoSat, Mar. 8 • 10am-2pmOwen Brown CommunityCenter • 410-381-0202
Master GardenersPresent: “Baywise:Landscaping”Wed, Mar. 12 • 7pmThe Other Barn • 410-730-4610
Internet Safety for ParentsWed, Mar. 12 • 7pmClaret Hall • 410-531-1749
CA Board of DirectorsMeetingThu, Mar. 13 • 7:30pmCA Headquarters 410-715-3000
Senior Advisory Committee MeetingWed, Mar. 19 • 2pmCA Headquarters 410-715-3000
Public Safety MeetingThu, Mar. 20 • 7-9pmHistoric Oakland 410-730-4744
Lively Arts for LittleOnes Presents: “The Great Zucchini”Fri, Mar. 21 • 10amThe Other Barn • 410-730-4610
Family BingoFri, Mar. 21 • 6:30-8:30pmHistoric Oakland 410-730-4744
Columbia Families in Nature Kick-OffOutingSun, Mar. 23 • 2-4pmLake Kittamaqundi ColumbiaFamiliesinNature.org
Salon Series: Music by the Mighty KelltonesMon, Mar. 24 • 6pmColumbia Art Center 410-730-0075
Master Gardeners presents “Hot Composting”Wed, Mar. 26 • 7:30pmThe Hawthorn Center 410-730-7327 Call to reserve your space
CA Board of DirectorsMeetingThu, Mar. 27 • 7:30pm • CAHeadquarters • 410-715-3000
Kids Nearly New SaleSat, Mar. 29 • 8am-noonStonehouse • 410-730-8113
Columbia Cleans DaySat, Mar. 29 • 9am-noonLocations vary by villageColumbiaVillages.org 410-730-8113
Sunday Tea at Historic OaklandSun, Mar. 30 • 3:30-5pmHistoric Oakland
410-730-4801
SAVE THE DATE:Searching For SpringSat, Apr. 5 • 10-11:30amColumbia SportsPark 410-715-3054
SAVE THE DATE: Columbia Village ElectionsSat, Apr. 26 • Times varyColumbia villages ColumbiaVillages.org
