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February 2011 Articles (12)

Jenn Phillips Joins Mary McCormack as Relay Co-chair

Jennifer (“Jenn”) Phillips will join Mary McCormack as co-chair of Howard County’s Relay For Life at Hammond High School. The annual overnight community event celebrates cancer survivorship and raises money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s event will be held…

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Added by Connie Ballenger on February 26, 2011 at 1:41pm — No Comments

Mall in Columbia's Katie Essing addresses policies on the homeless

The Mall in Columbia was recently the subject of controversy, after a story in the Washington Post reported that the…

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Added by Dave Bittner on February 24, 2011 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

AUDREY ROBBINS HUMANITARIAN AWARDS LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIPS SUPPORT HOWARD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES

Columbia, Maryland…Should your company or organization sponsor the Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards? Two compelling reasons suggest you should: one self-serving; one benefitting the community as a whole. Audrey Robbins Awards Luncheon sponsors receive visibility and recognition within the human services community and throughout Howard County.

More than 300 people attend the awards, which this…

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Added by Karen Lubieniecki on February 23, 2011 at 10:24am — No Comments

Exclusive: Rich Krieg to Retire as Horizon President

Richard M. Krieg, President and CEO of the Horizon Foundation, recently announced that he will retire no later than December, 2012, or at the point when a new president is hired.

In this exclusive interview, Rich talks with…

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Added by Dave Bittner on February 22, 2011 at 11:57am — No Comments

BGE Pipeline Maintenance

On Wednesday evening, February 16^th, BGE conducted a community meeting at Wilde Lake High School to inform residents about an upcoming project to clear trees and shrubs from its natural gas pipeline easement that originates in Clarksville, passes through Columbia and terminates in Elkridge. We discussed the background on the pipeline and the easement and had a lengthy discussion on gas safety and BGE's maintenance and inspection programs to ensure public safety. Part of those…

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Added by Harper's Choice Community Assn. on February 22, 2011 at 11:28am — No Comments

Krieg To Retire as Horizon Foundation President

Richard M. Krieg, President and CEO of the Horizon Foundation, has announced that he will retire no later than December, 2012, or at the point that a new president is hired. He has led the organization since its founding in 1998, and also serves as a Foundation Trustee.

“We will be conducting a search for the best CEO candidates across the nation,” Krieg said. “The person hired will be an accomplished leader in the areas of community health and health philanthropy.”

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Added by Ilana Bittner on February 21, 2011 at 1:10pm — No Comments

Honor Extraordinary Howard County Residents: Nominations Open For Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards

Columbia, MD.. Do you know an ordinary person doing an extraordinary job? Someone who volunteers at a food bank? Who created a program that’s transforming children’s lives? A team of people who selflessly given their time to provide health care, clothing, counseling or support that daily improves people’s lives? The Association of Community Services (ACS) is looking for these exceptional people and wants to honor them at the 36th Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards luncheon.…

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Added by Karen Lubieniecki on February 16, 2011 at 3:45pm — No Comments

HAIRSPRAY AUDITIONS - STILL CASTING teens for the roles of Seaweed, Motormouth Mabel, and select featured ensemble

HAIRSPRAY Auditions

Teaching Young Actors

Teen Professional Company

STILL…

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Added by Drama Learning Center on February 11, 2011 at 3:11pm — No Comments

Drama Learning Center's Summer Camps

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SUMMER CAMPS

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Added by Drama Learning Center on February 11, 2011 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Fair Housing Poster Contest for Howard County Students K-8 Now Until March 3rd!

The Young Professionals Network of Howard County Association of REALTORS® is partnering with the Maryland Association of REALTORS® for the 2012 Fair Housing Poster Contest. We are seeking entries from children grades K-8. All illustration entries will be submitted into a contest. The top 3 winners from Howard County will be selected and invited to a reception at the State House in Annapolis. ALL Howard County Participants will be invited to a fun event/reception in Howard County in April,…

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Added by Alicyn on February 8, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Blogger Party at Rams Head Tavern

Bloggers in Howard County -- and their readers -- are invited to the next hocoblogs party February 16, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Rams Head Tavern in the Historic Savage Mill, in Savage, Md.…

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Added by Jessie Newburn on February 6, 2011 at 9:39pm — No Comments