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Registration Underway for Camp Glen Mar

             Though winter still has several weeks to potentially blanket the area with snow, registration is underway for summer activities at Glen Mar United Methodist in Ellicott City. Yes, the time to nip summer boredom in the bud is now.             For the fifth consecutive year, the church will become the site of Camp Glen…See More
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Experience the Wondrous Christmas Story

 Glen Mar United Methoidst Church will share the glorious news of Jesus' birth with the community at its fourth annual Walk to Bethlehem Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 at the church, 4701 New Cut Road in Ellicott City.  Come anytime between 4 and 8 p.m. and allow about an hour to experience the wonder of…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Dec 2, 2011
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Experience the Wondrous Christmas Story

 Glen Mar United Methoidst Church will share the glorious news of Jesus' birth with the community at its fourth annual Walk to Bethlehem Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 at the church, 4701 New Cut Road in Ellicott City.  Come anytime between 4 and 8 p.m. and allow about an hour to experience the wonder of…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Nov 18, 2011
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CAC of Howard County Named a Baltimore Sun "Top Workplace"

The Community Action Council of Howard County is pleased to announce that it has been named a Baltimore Sun “Top Workplace” for 2011.  The contest was open to all for-profit or not-for-profit public and private companies with no less than 50 employees.   “We are very excited about this honor,” said Bita Dayhoff, a 20-plus year veteran of the Community Action Council and its President.  “We have extremely dedicated employees who are tireless advocates for the needs of Howard County’s low-income…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Nov 10, 2011
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CAC Honors David Weeks and Howard County Arts Council at its 16th Annual Holland Awards Dinner

More than 320 people attended Community Action Council of Howard County’s Holland Awards Dinner on October 19th at the Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City. The event raised funds for CAC which provides programs and emergency services for the low-income population of Howard County.  The Sanford Companies, Inc., Verizon,…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Nov 4, 2011
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Events posted by Connie Ballenger Oct 29, 2011

Benefit Concert at Glenelg United Methodist Church

November 13, 2011 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Choirs from five churches will join forces for a Benefit Concert on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. at Glenelg United Methodist Church, 13900 Burntwoods Road in Glenelg.  The event will benefit the American Cancer Society. The choirs are all from United Methodist churches.  They are Bethany, Glenelg, Glen Mar, Linden-Linthicum, and Mt. Zion. There will be no charge, but a free will offering will be taken.  Light refreshments will follow the concert.  For more information, call 410-531-2324.See More
Event posted by Connie Ballenger Oct 14, 2011
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Thanks to weatherization assistance, Arc and CAC Enjoy a Warm Relationship

Last fall, the Arc of Howard County (Arc), whose mission is to achieve “full community life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – one person at a time,” got an unexpected assist from another non-profit agency, the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC).To support it…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Aug 26, 2011
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Children Should Wear Chefs' Hats in the Kitchen

                 While youngsters gathered in one room at the Dasher Green Head Start Center in Columbia on July 21 to make white, puffy, chefs’…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Aug 9, 2011
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Children Should Wear Chefs' Hats in the Kitchen

                 While youngsters gathered in one room at the Dasher Green Head Start Center in Columbia on July 21 to make white, puffy, chefs’…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Aug 4, 2011
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CAC Provides Lunches to Young County Residents

This summer, the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) is not relying solely on its Howard County Food Bank to help Howard County residents obtain ample, nutritious food.  CAC is taking box lunches to the county’s youngest citizens – from toddlers to 18 year olds – in two locations.  CAC’s Summer Food Program, held in partnership with Community Homes Housing, began June 27 and continues every weekday through August 5.  The program is held from noon to 1 p.m. at Rideout Heath-Homework…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Aug 2, 2011
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Third Graders Enjoy Reward for Raising Money

      Students sometimes have fantasies of engulfing a teacher in toilet paper or hurling water balloons in an instructor’s direction.       Those fantasies became realities for third graders during an assembly at Elkridge Elementary School on June 10.  The third-grade teaching team staged the assembly to reward the 153 third graders for raising more than $1,000 for the American Cancer Society (ACS). The money was donated to the 2011 Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School that…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Jun 27, 2011
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Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School Raises $190,000 for American Cancer Society

  The battle against cancer gained a lot of local momentum June 3rd and 4th when 800 people participated in the 16th annual Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School. The Relay was an overnight event to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society.   This year’s Relay raised $190,000 and money is still rolling in.  Funds will be used for cancer research,…See More
Blog post by Connie Ballenger Jun 16, 2011
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Join the Action at Arundel Mills Mall at Arundel Mills Mall

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May 12, 2011 from 6pm to 7pm
Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School will take its energy and enthusiastic zest for life to the Food Court at Arundel Mills Mall on Thursday, May 12.  Everyone is invited to join in the action – and we do mean action.   Participants will perform the Purple Glove Dance.   The name comes from the purple gloves that dancers will wear while performing.  No purple gloves, no problem - they will be provided.  Participants are asked to dig through their closets to find purple clothes…See More
Event posted by Connie Ballenger May 8, 2011
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Community Welcome to Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School at Hammond High School

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June 3, 2011 at 6:30pm to June 4, 2011 at 6:30am
          Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School will be held June 3 and 4.  The free, fun-filled overnight event is designed to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society.  Everyone is welcome.  Hammond High School is located at 8800 Guilford Road in Columbia.             Opening ceremonies start at 6:30 p.m. June 3.  The Survivors’ Lap will follow Opening Ceremonies.  During this lap, survivors walk the track cheered by family and…See More
Event updated by Connie Ballenger May 7, 2011
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CAC Sponsors 2nd Annaul North Laurel Community Fair at Whiskey Bottom Shopping Center

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June 4, 2011 from 10am to 2pm
The North Laurel-Savage Multiservice Center and multiple Howard County nonprofits will team up to present the second annual North Laurel Community Fair.  The Multiservice Center's mission is to provide the North Laurel-Savage communities with access to the services of government and non-profit agencies.  The event will take place on Saturday, June 4 at the Whiskey Bottom Shopping Center, 9105-1 All Saints Road, Laurel 20723.  Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are free and open to…See More
Event posted by Connie Ballenger Apr 25, 2011
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What's your mojo?
Howard County's Relay For Life. We celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society. Each year we hold an overnight event and raise more than a quarter million dollars. We also hold events leading up to our annual Relay.
How long have you lived in HoCo?
37 years
Where's your favorite quiet place in HoCo?
Lake Elkhorn
Brief Bio
I have a husband, two children, and four grandchildren. I have worked in many fields including the legal profession and the non-profit world. I currently do volunteer work for the American Cancer Society's Howard County Relay For Life and Community Action Council of Howard County. I also donate platelets to the American Red Cross regularly.
What's your favorite restaurant in HoCo?
Bob Evans in Restaurant Park
What's you favorite HoCo Event?
Howard County's Relay For Life
Career
I recently retired to care for my daughter's son who was born in January. I have worked as Assistant to the President of the Community Action Council of Howard County, a legal assistant at Reese & Carney, and as a journalist at Patuxent Publishing Company.
Interests
I enjoy walking, volksmarching, biking, and scrapbooking.
Favorite News Source
Howard County Times
Favorite Music
rock 'n' roll
Favorite Movies
Appollo 13, The Sound of Music, Titanic
Favorite TV Shows
Currently, my favorites are The View and Hardball.

My favorites from years ago include All in the Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

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Registration Underway for Camp Glen Mar

Posted on February 17, 2012 at 6:00pm 0 Comments

 

            Though winter still has several weeks to potentially blanket the area with snow, registration is underway for summer activities at Glen Mar United Methodist in Ellicott City. Yes, the time to nip summer boredom in the bud is now. 

            For the fifth consecutive year, the…

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Connie Ballenger

Experience the Wondrous Christmas Story

Posted on November 16, 2011 at 8:30pm 0 Comments

 

Glen Mar United Methoidst Church will share the glorious news of Jesus' birth with the community at its fourth annual Walk to Bethlehem Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 at the church, 4701 New Cut Road in Ellicott City.  Come anytime between 4 and 8 p.m. and allow about an hour to…

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Connie Ballenger

CAC of Howard County Named a Baltimore Sun "Top Workplace"

Posted on November 7, 2011 at 8:00pm 0 Comments

The Community Action Council of Howard County is pleased to announce that it has been named a Baltimore Sun “Top Workplace” for 2011.  The contest was open to all for-profit or not-for-profit public and private companies with no less than 50 employees.   

“We are very excited about this honor,” said Bita Dayhoff, a 20-plus year veteran of the Community Action Council and its President.  “We have extremely dedicated employees who are tireless advocates for the needs of Howard County’s…

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CAC Honors David Weeks and Howard County Arts Council at its 16th Annual Holland Awards Dinner

Posted on November 1, 2011 at 8:06pm 0 Comments

More than 320 people attended Community Action Council of Howard County’s Holland Awards Dinner on October 19th at the Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City. The event raised funds for CAC which provides programs and emergency services for the low-income population of Howard County.  The Sanford…

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