March 2011 Articles (15)

Drinks on The Patch!

Yes, you heard me right (or should I say, "correctly")? The Elkridge Patch is not only our co-host for the next hocoblogs blogger party, but is also our first sponsor. We've got a set-dollar-amount bar tab open, courtesy of their…

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          When Rodrigo Futema was considering what project to undertake as a new intern in Howard County Councilwoman Mary Kay Sigaty’s office last fall, he did not have to look far.  Some of Rodrigo’s friends had fallen on hard times because their fathers had…

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Dealing with your brother and his imaginary six-foot three- and-a-half rabbit is not the most common family situation. River Hill did a phenomenal job in capturing this struggle of the Simmons family with their production of “Harvey.”

 

Harvey, Mary Chase’s 1944 play, tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle aged man who seems relatively normal. That is until you meet his special friend, an imaginary rabbit called Harvey. Elwood introduces him to everyone he meets, which…

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Los programas acuáticos de la Asociación de Columbia han sido una parte integral de nuestra comunidad por más de 40 años. Esta es la razón por la que hemos iniciado un Plan Maestro de los Programas Acuáticos, para asegurarnos de que nuestras dependencias servirán a la comunidad en el futuro cercano y lejano. La Asociación de Columbia los invita a asistir a un taller inicial para el desarrollo del plan maestro. Estamos recién empezando y queremos contar con sus ideas y contribuciones.…



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The Columbia Association -- operating 23 outdoor swimming pools including two mini-WaterParks, four indoor swimming pools and a hot water therapy pool -- is in the beginning stages of developing an Aquatics Master Plan. This plan will look at many things including our community's changing demographics, trends in aquatics facilities and the future needs of residents and other users of Columbia aquatics venues and programs. We’ll also be…

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Back by Popular Demand: AT For Organization and Executive Functioning The winter session in our Struggling Student Series is already producing observable changes in the students who participated! We'll be offering a repeat of the 6-session class for…

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Hapy Days return on May 16, 2011 as the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (CCTA) hosts its SPRING FUNDRAISER at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia.  Based on the hit television series, Happy Days reintroduces one of America's best-loved families, the Cunninghams, and the days…

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD – Howard County Association of Realtors® Young Professionals Network hosted their 3^rd annual Mardi Gras-themed networking event on Tuesday March 1, 2011 at Looney’s Pub in Maple Lawn. There were over 160 attendees, which included both Howard County Realtors®, Cathy Werner – President of Maryland Association of Realtors®, Mary Antoun – CEO of Maryland…

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The Howard Technology Council is hosting Enterprise Solutions for the SMB Market: A New Approach to Data Management on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia, MD 21045.

The advent of cloud technology has enabled the blurring of the lines between…

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JPB Enterprises, Inc. (“JPB”) announced today that Richard “Dick” Story, Howard County’s former Chief Executive Officer for the Economic Development Authority will be joining the firm as its Senior Vice President for Marketing.



In his role with JPB, Mr. Story will be responsible for developing and executing a marketing and sales strategy while branding “JPB” into a cohesive and consistent image across its three product lines—private equity, real estate development and advisory… Continue

Developing, supporting, and promoting Howard County’s human services through

education and training, advocacy, and community connections

For Immediate Release March 7, 2011  …

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The Horizon Councils and Rotary Clubs of Howard County are hosting the third annual Soup‘r Sundae, a family event featuring soups prepared by area restaurants, as a fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center on Sunday, April 3, from noon-2 p.m., in the Spear Center of the Howard Hughes Corporation building (formerly the Rouse Company Building), 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. Howard County General Hospital is the presenting sponsor.

 

Participating…

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Glen Mar United Methodist Church in Ellicott City doesn’t look like a traditional campsite – it is not located in a woodsy area, there are no nearby bodies of water large enough to canoe, and very few people pitch a tent on its grounds.

 

But for the fourth consecutive summer, the church will become the site of Camp Glen Mar, and will bustle with activities that bring squeals of joy as well as foster social, emotional and educational growth.

 

Glen Mar started the…

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Compelling messages that stimulate and engage an audience, particularly when it’s a business, grantor or potential donor is a vital part of building financial resources for your organization.  The Association of Community Services(ACS) has created a three- part-series: March 24, April 7 and April 28 that focuses on Crafting Your Message So Donors Will Listen. Whether for one-on-one delivery, on your website or…

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Registration is underway  for BeMore Coaching and Events 2011 Indoor Triathlon Challenge! Offering two distances, everyone can test their fitness and try triathlon!

 

When: March 20th, 6:00 AM start for first wave

Where:  The Columbia Association, The…

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