E-Newsletter SLAYTON HOUSE HOURS Mon - Thurs: 9am -9pm; Friday: 9am - 5pm; Sat: 9am - 2pm www.wildelake.org Issue # 382 December 4- December 10, 2015 Police Aim for Safe Holiday Season Encourage safe shopping, driving and prevention of package thefts Howard County Police are increasing their presence in shopping areas, neighborhoods and on roadways to ensure residents stay safe this holiday season. Officers will be increasing patrols in cars, on foot and on bicycles, both in uniform and in plainclothes, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. The increased police presence aims to deter robberies, shoplifting, theft and associated crimes at malls, shopping centers and on main streets. Click the following link for their recommendations for keeping safe /storage/images/1978files/HolidayCrimePrevention15.pdf Talking Wilde with Kevin Hello Wilde Lake Residents, Thank you to the volunteers who spent the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving removing invasive vines in Wilde Lake Park. The Wilde Lake CARES (Community Action and Resources for Environmental Stewardship) Committee and their Weed Warriors team are making a difference. For more information about WL CARES, contact Wilde Lake Village Board member, Bess Caplan at [email protected]. Wilde Lake Village Board member and master watershed steward, Rhoda Toback, mentioned that she noticed many piles of leaves in front of homes on Green Mountain Circle, and as a result of this week’s heavy rains, the leaves, twigs and branches were being dragged along to storm drains and on to local waterways. She reminds us to be aware of the cause and effect of such debris on local waterways. She recommends promptly removing leaves and debris from curbside and storm drains. For questions about watershed issues, please contact Rhoda at [email protected]. Respectfully, Kevin McAliley Chair, Wilde Lake Village Board PLEASE NOTE: A representative from Kimco Realty is unable to attend the December 7 Wilde Lake Village Board Meeting as previously announced. We will reschedule for another meeting in early 2016. Announcements Check out the holiday performances at Slayton House. See below! Mark Your Calendar December 5, 9am, 11:30am Breakfast with Santa December 5, 7pm Genesis Dance Performance December 7, 6:30pm WLVB meeting http://www.wildelake.org/board/upcoming- village-board-agenda/ December 8, 7:30pm RAC meeting December 12, 13, 7pm Kinetics Dance Theatre presents "The Cracked Nut" December 12 & 13, 3pm Central Maryland Youth Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" December 24, 1pm-January 1, 2016 Slayton House closed for the holidays! January 11, 6:30pm WLVB meeting January 23, 10am Rainbow Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood with Carousel Puppets Need to report a cable issue? Send an email with detailed information (and photo if possible) as to location (give address) to [email protected]Download the QR Code app on your phone and scan below to link to our website Covenant News
Thank you to the volunteers who spent the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving
removing invasive vines in Wilde Lake Park. The Wilde Lake CARES (Community
Action and Resources for Environmental Stewardship) Committee and their Weed
Warriors team are making a difference. For more information about WL CARES,
contact Wilde Lake Village Board member, Bess Caplan at [email protected].
Wilde Lake Village Board member and master watershed steward, Rhoda Toback, mentioned that she noticed many piles
of leaves in front of homes on Green Mountain Circle, and as a result of this week’s heavy rains, the leaves, twigs and
branches were being dragged along to storm drains and on to local waterways. She reminds us to be aware of the cause
and effect of such debris on local waterways. She recommends promptly removing leaves and debris from curbside and
storm drains. For questions about watershed issues, please contact Rhoda at [email protected].
Respectfully,
Kevin McAliley
Chair, Wilde Lake Village Board
PLEASE NOTE: A representative from Kimco Realty is unable to attend the December
7 Wilde Lake Village Board Meeting as previously announced. We will reschedule for
another meeting in early 2016.
AnnouncementsCheck out the holiday performances at Slayton House. See below!
Mark Your Calendar
December 5, 9am, 11:30amBreakfast with Santa
December 5, 7pmGenesis Dance Performance
December 7, 6:30pmWLVB meetinghttp://www.wildelake.org/board/upcoming-village-board-agenda/
December 8, 7:30pmRAC meeting
December 12, 13, 7pmKinetics Dance Theatre presents "The Cracked Nut"
December 12 & 13, 3pmCentral Maryland Youth Ballet presents "The Nutcracker"
December 24, 1pm-January 1, 2016Slayton House closed for the holidays!
January 11, 6:30pmWLVB meeting
January 23, 10amRainbow Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood with Carousel Puppets
Need to report a cable issue?Send an email with detailed information (and photo if possible) as to location (give address) to [email protected]
Download the QR Code app on your phone and scan below to link to our website
Covenant News
The RAC (Resident Architectural Committee) meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Applications for exterior alterations received by the date of the meeting will be reviewed at the following meeting. Application can be obtained at Slayton House or at http://www.wildelake.org/covenants/application-guidelines/. Please contact Carl McKinney, Covenant Advisor, at [email protected] with questions. To view the agenda for the December 8 meeting click here
Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House
The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House offers ongoing exhibits featuring many well-known regional artists as well as local artists. A reception is usually held on the
first Sunday of the show, which is free and open to the public. Visit the website for information about applying to exhibit.
October 29 - December 12
Baltimore Watercolor Society
Coming January 7, 2016:
Works by Karen Carpenter, Irene Whitaker and Martha Lohaus "Voices"
CA’s Senior Shuttle for Cultural Events - The Columbia Association Senior Advisory Committee sponsors a FREE curb-to-curb evening and
weekend transportation shuttle to cultural events throughout Howard County for groups of 4 or more seniors ages 60 and over. For complete
details call CA at 410-715-3087.
School News
Save the Date: Barnes & Nobles Bookfair to Suppport WLMS Performing Arts BoostersSupport the WLMS Perfoming Arts Programs at the Barnes & Nobles Bookfair, 4300 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Present a voucher prior to making your purchase and a percentage of the net sale will be contributed to WLMS Performing Arts. To obtain the voucher, go to http://wlmsperformingartsboosters.weebly.com/
Jazz @ the Lake Scheduled for Jan. 23, 2016 The 12th annual Jazz @ the Lake concert, set for Saturday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., in Columbia, Md., will feature Mike Rodriguez on trumpet, Manuel Valera on piano, Zach Brown on bass and Eric Doob on drums. The award-winning Wilde Lake High School Jazz Ensemble will open the show, and perform one piece with the guest artists.Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. (Golden Opportunities passes are not valid for this special concert.) Purchase tickets at InstantSeats.com/events/JimRouseTheatre or at the door. For more information, contact [email protected] or 410-997-2070.
WLHS Robotics Club Seeking Community StakeholdersFor the past 4 years, the Wilde Lake High School Robotics Club has participated in the international “First Robotics Competition” (FRC). This FIRST Robotics Competition is the ultimate sport for the mind as it not only combines the excitement of sport but also the rigors of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” This year, WLHS club members are working hard to compete in two qualifying tournaments that lead to a the first international competition at the University of Maryland, College Park in Spring 2016. In addition, the Robotics Club is seeking help with raising money for tournament registration fees. For more information, please contact Wilde Lake High School science teacher and Robotics Club sponsor, Dr. Tushar Sura, at 410/313-6965 or [email protected].
News Around the County
Each week, Mary Kay Sigaty, Howard County Council, District 4, publishes a newsletter, featuring community events and information. To access the newsletter: http://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Districts/District-4/Newsletter
Empty BowlsA soup and bread dinner fundraiser to benefit Grassroots is being hosted by the Wilde Lake High School National Honor Society and Culinary Department on Thursday, December 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Admission to Empty Bowls 2015 is $10 and includes a handmade ceramic bowl and all the soup and bread you can eat. The public is welcome. Please pay at the door.
Chanukah Pot Latke Dinner Bet Chaverim invites you to its first annual Chanukah Pot Latke Dinner and Celebration, Sunday, December 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Hawthorn Center (6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia). Event includes a latke cook-off, dairy potluck dinner provided by members of Bet Chaverim, fantastic crafts and games for children, and a first-night candlelighting. RSVP is required http://www.jooners.com/guest?l=7244cd58-47cd-4633-87b8-5651a53c7937. Event is free and open to the community!
Village NewsUsed Sports Gear Drive at Claret Hall Now through Dec. 12Claret Hall is a drop off location for Leveling the Playing Field's sports equipment drive. Donated gear will be distributed to rec. league teams, youth programs, schools, and underserved youth across the country.One in five households are not participating in a sport because of the cost of equipment. Your donations will help make a big difference!Bring your items to Claret Hall now through 12/12 between the hours of 9-5 M-W-F, 9-9 T/Th or 9-noon on Saturday.Examples of accepted items:Cleats, balls, protective gear, bags, socks, gloves, full sets of uniforms
Items NOT accepted:
roller skates, old golf clubs, partial sets of uniforms, flat bottom shoes, clothing, hats, racquetball equipment, badminton equipment, fishing gear, older football helmets
For a complete list of accepted items, visit www.levelingtheplayingfield.org
Holiday Greens Workshop at Long ReachHave a ladies night out at Stonehouse in Longreach on December 7, 7-9pm. An expert floral designer will be teaching techniques for designing a winter centerpiece that you can take home for the holiday season. The cost is $20 per person and includes the materials and wine and snacks! Must be 21 or older to participate. To register, call 410-730-8113. Space is limited!
Columbia Association News
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Holiday Schedule for CA Facilities
Columbia Association facilities will have modified holiday hours in observance of the Christmas and New Year holiday.
For the full schedule, go to http://columbiaassociation.org/i-want-to/view/facility-holiday-hours
Volunteers Needed to Sort Clothes for Distribution
The Youth and Teen Center has completed their clothing drive and now needs volunteers to help sort all the donations for
distribution. Distribution dates are January 16, 9am-2pm and January 17, 11am-3pm. If you are available to help, please
contact Safire Windley at [email protected] or 410-992-3726 ext. 2147. You may also sign up at
http://www.volunteerhoward.org/
Teens, parents invited to learn more about CA’s 2016 Sister Cities Exchange Program
Parents and teens interested in learning about Columbia Association’s (CA)
annual summer Sister Cities High School Exchange program are invited to
attend one of four informational sessions.
The sessions will take place on Monday, Dec. 7; Thursday, Jan. 14; and
Wednesday, Jan. 27. All sessions are scheduled to be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Other Barn in Oakland Mills..
There are excellent scholarships available for Columbia residents who qualify. The application deadline is Feb. 19. For an
application or more information, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/TeenExchange, or contact Laura Smit at 410-715-3162 or
CA Board ScheduleThe December Board meeting will be December 10 at CA headquarters: 6310 Hillside Court, Columbia, 21046. To view
the agenda and minutes click here
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