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Betsy Singer
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  • Columbia, MD
  • United States
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Betsy Singer commented on the event 'The Power of Offshore Wind: Blowing Maryland's Way?'
"Yes, Hugh is extremely knowledgeable about offshore wind in general and can explain what is involved in building wind farms."
Mar 25, 2011
Ned Tillman commented on the event 'The Power of Offshore Wind: Blowing Maryland's Way?'
"This is a complex issue that we all need to understand. Hugh Haskell should be able to address and discuss anyone's concerns."
Mar 25, 2011
Betsy Singer posted an event
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The Power of Offshore Wind: Blowing Maryland's Way? at George Howard Bldg.

March 29, 2011 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Hugh Haskell, Institute for Environmental and Energy Research, and Keith Harrington, Chesapeake Climate Action Network present information about Offshore Wind Power for Maryland.
Mar 25, 2011
Betsy Singer posted an event
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Betsy Singer at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, Columbia

September 14, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm
September 14, 2010 is Information Session for The Howard County Legacy Leadership Institute for the Environment (HoLLIE)HoLLIE, a volunteer leadership and environmental education program for adults age 50+, is sponsoring an Information Session on Tuesday, September 14 at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Rd., Columbia at 7:30 p.m. The session is free and open to people interested in applying for classes beginning January 31 until March 9, 2011. Former and current Legacy…See More
Sep 6, 2010
Betsy Singer posted an event

Green Screen Video Awards for Howard County High School Students at Howard Community College, Monteabaro Recital Hall

April 17, 2010 from 12pm to 1pm
Cash Awards go to the top two videos in the Green Screen Video Fest sponsored by the Howard County Environmental Sustainability Board. Topics are Storm Water and Energy. Entries must be from students in Grades 9 - 12 who either live or go to school in Howard County. The awards will be presented at GreenFest on April 17 at Howard Community College.March 26 is the deadline for entries. Flier, guidelines and application are on Howard County website at…See More
Feb 27, 2010
Betsy Singer commented on Dave Bittner's video
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HoCoMoJo - Howard County Council meets with Coalition for Columbia's Downtown

"Dave: Great service, thanks for the video posting."
Nov 3, 2009
Betsy Singer posted an event
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Howard County Legacy Leadership Institute for the Environment Open House at HoCo Dept of Recreation and Parks Headquarters

November 9, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
The Howard County Legacy Leadership Institute for the Environment, co-sponsored with the University of Maryland, is recruiting for the 2010 class for intensive environmental training and volunteer placement with one of seven partners in the County. Program goes from Jan. 21, 2010 to March 11, 2010, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm., then 150 hours of field placement until September 2010.Volunteer opportunities are with Dept. of Recreation and Parks, Howard County Public School…See More
Oct 19, 2009
Ned Tillman commented on the event 'Earth Forum of Howard County'
"Mike is a very good speaker so this should be entertaining as well as informative and stimulating."
Oct 7, 2009
Betsy Singer posted an event
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Earth Forum of Howard County at First Presbyterian

October 18, 2009 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Hot Planet Love: A Story of Global Warming, passion and Doing the Right Thing.Mike Tidwell, Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network, comes to Columbia with a new, eye-popping, multi-media presentation that combines storytelling, music, film and humor.See More
Oct 6, 2009
Betsy Singer posted a blog post

Earth Forum of Howard County

All are welcome to the free Earth Forum at the First Presbyterian Church at Rt 29 and 108 on Sunday, October 18 at 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mike Tidwell, Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network, has a new production, "Hot Planet Love: A Story of Global Warming, Passion, and Doing the Right Thing." Co-partners are Master Gardeners, Howard County Office of Environmental Sustainability and the Climate Change Initiative of Howard County. Get more info by calling 410-730-3545 . Reserve a spot by…See More
Sep 24, 2009
Betsy Singer replied to the discussion 'Healthy, Employed, Insured, and Worried'
"Dave: Couldn't agree with you more. I'm surprised to see someone else who makes health decisions the same way I do. While I'm really fortunate not to have had to use much health care, and I'm a lot older than you, even I worry. I…"
Sep 8, 2009

Profile Information

How long have you lived in HoCo?
10 years
Where's your favorite quiet place in HoCo?
Path between Cardinal Lane and Audubon
Brief Bio
Married to Bob Marcus, grown children
Grew up in New Orleans, lived in Chevy Chase, DC for 20 yrs
What's your favorite restaurant in HoCo?
CoHo Grill, new Tapas place at Maple Lawn
What's you favorite HoCo Event?
Green Fest, Columbia Festival of the Arts
Career
Communications Director at NIH (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) for 30 years. Now, on contract to NIH since retiring in Jan. 09.
Interests
Environment, clean energy, "Green Howard County," Robinson Nature Center, Howard County Legacy Leadership Institute for the Environment, Climate Change Initiative of Howard County, Temple Isaiah on Rt 216, Jewish Federation of Howard County
Favorite News Source
Jim Leher News Hour, Columbia Flier, HoCo section of Sun, NYT,
Favorite Movies
Julie, Julia; When Harry Met Sallie; My Cousin Vinnie;

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Earth Forum of Howard County

Posted on September 23, 2009 at 5:10pm 0 Comments

All are welcome to the free Earth Forum at the First Presbyterian Church at Rt 29 and 108 on Sunday, October 18 at 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mike Tidwell, Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network, has a new production, "Hot Planet Love: A Story of Global Warming, Passion, and Doing the Right Thing." Co-partners are Master Gardeners, Howard County Office of Environmental Sustainability and the Climate Change Initiative of Howard County. Get more info by calling 410-730-3545 . Reserve a spot by… Continue

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At 4:59pm on September 23, 2009, Betsy Singer said…
All are invited to the free Earth Forum of Howard County presentation by Mike Tidwell, Director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. Mike's new production is "Hot Planet Love: A Story of Global Warming, Passion, and Doing the Right Thing." More info, call 410-730-3545 or email earthforum@firstpreshc.org
 
 
 

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