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September 2009 Articles (14)

Howard Bank Celebrates Five Years of Serving the Community

Howard Bank celebrated five years of growth and impact in the community at an anniversary party Sept. 22, at its Centennial Place branch on Route 40. Howard County Executive Ken Ulman and Howard County Economic Development Authority CEO Richard Story made remarks along with Howard Bank’s founder, president and CEO, Mary Ann Scully.

When Howard Bank opened with less than $17MM in assets, no deposits and two branches on August 9,… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on September 24, 2009 at 1:27pm — No Comments

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… Continue

Added by Betsy Singer on September 23, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Turned Wood 2009 - Exhibition in Columbia Art Center Galleries

The Columbia Association Art Center is featuring the exhibition Turned Wood 2009. The show runs through October 11, 2009. More than 45 wood turned vessels by members of the Montgomery County Woodturners Guild and the Chesapeake Woodturners Guild are on exhibit. Free admission. Gallery Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, and Sun 11am-5pm. Columbia Art Center is located at 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045 in Long Reach Village, just minutes from Routes 175 and 100. Please… Continue

Added by Liz Henzey on September 22, 2009 at 3:43pm — No Comments

NAMI Howard County Observes Mental Illness Awareness Week

Education Needed to Build Stronger Communities

Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is October 4-10, designated by Congress to promote public education about serious mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder and schizophrenia.

About 60 million Americans experience mental health problems in any given year. One in 17 lives with the most serious… Continue

Added by NAMI Howard County on September 22, 2009 at 10:15am — No Comments

Laura Linback Takes Two First-Place Trophies at the Columbia Classic Grand Prix

For the second year in a row, Laura Linback of Long Grove, Illinois, took first place in the 22nd annual $40,000 Columbia Classic Grand Prix, riding the same horse as last year, As Di Villagana of Woodrun farm. Linback made the day particularly notable by also winning first place in a preceding event, the $10,000 Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic.

Both events took place at Marama Farm in Clarksville, Maryland, the new home of the Columbia… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on September 21, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Nonprofit Resource Development Council Announced at ACS Meeting

County Executive Ulman announced the creation of a Nonprofit Resource Development Council for Howard County at ACS' Sept. 16 meeting. Full release at: http://www.co.ho.md.us/News/News_20090916b.htm.

HoCoMoJo's Ilana Bittner, Baltimore Sun Media Group Editor Paul Milton and blogger Dennis Lane aka Wordbones shared insight. Visit the ACS Blog http://www.acshoco.org/Default.aspx?pageId=336854 to learn more. Photo and caption also at ACS Home page: www.acshoco.org

Added by Karen Lubieniecki on September 16, 2009 at 4:03pm — No Comments

Healthy Workplaces Designation Program -- Application Deadline Extended to September 25!

Healthy Workplaces is a Howard County Health Department program in which businesses in Howard County can be recognized and receive support for their efforts to promote health and wellness in the workplace. Benefits of becoming a certified Healthy Workplace include:

• Public acknowledgment of accreditation from the Health Department, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Horizon Foundation

• Healthy Workplaces decal for public display

• Increased visibility as business is listed… Continue

Added by Ellen Sweeney on September 16, 2009 at 2:06pm — No Comments

Leadership Howard County Announces 2010 Leadership Premier Class

The following leaders have recently been chosen for the Leadership Howard County 2009-2010 Premier Program, according to an announcement by Paul Gleichauf, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

"The selection of these outstanding participants was a difficult task," said Mr. Gleichauf. "Howard County is blessed with a wealth of talented and committed people. The candidates who are selected for this program reflect a balance of interests and backgrounds, bringing an array of… Continue

Added by Karen Gindes on September 15, 2009 at 2:24pm — No Comments

Hammond Middle School Named National Blue Ribbon School

Hammond Middle School, 8110 Aladdin Drive in Laurel, is one of 314 schools to be named 2009 National Blue Ribbon Schools, according to information released today by the United States Department of Education today. Hammond was named a Maryland Blue Ribbon School in December 2008.

Principal Kerry McGowan, who received the word yesterday, could hardly contain herself until the release time today. "I am so excited! This is such an honor."

Hammond is one of Howard County's top… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on September 15, 2009 at 1:36pm — No Comments

Visual Arts "Road"Thrills

Visual Arts: 'Road' thrills

Richard Talkin and others get a jump on the new gallery season this weekend

By Mike Giuliano

Posted 9/10/09

(Enlarge) A detail from â€œAll Souls,â€ an oil painting by Howard County artist Joan Bevelaqua, is among the works on view in the Richard Talkin Collection at Howard Community College. It is one of several new shows holding public receptions as part of the Howard County Arts Councilâ€™s 20th annual â€œRoad to the Artsâ€… Continue

Added by Howard County Arts Council on September 14, 2009 at 2:43pm — No Comments

September 4 Varsity Football Games

Atholton @ Reservoir 7pm
Centennial @ Glenelg 7pm
Hammond @ River Hill 7pm
MT. Hebron @ Long Reach 7pm
Oakland Mills @ Howard 7pm
Wilde Lake @ Marriotts Ridge 7pm

Added by Ilana Bittner on September 4, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Skate Park on Wheels Hit the Road Again

This is a FREE skatepark! That's right, no admission prices, no tokens, no tickets to buy - it's truely FREE.

Catch air and test your skills with ramps, fun boxes, rails and more. Bring your own in-line skates and/or skateboard.

Helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads required. (wrist guards not needed for skateboarders)

SPACE IS LIMITED! First come first serve so get there early!!

The Howard County Skate Park on Wheels will be visiting Savage Park… Continue

Added by Janis Markopoulos on September 2, 2009 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Savage Blogs Keeps Residents Informed

Check out the Savage Blog for information helpful to community members in Savage and North Laurel.

Added by Janis Markopoulos on September 2, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Rural Fire Protection Project Begins After Labor Day

A Howard County construction project along Route 97 at the intersection of Longfield Road is scheduled to begin on or about Tuesday, September 8. The project will involve minimal clearing and excavation to provide for the installation of a 30,000-gallon underground water storage tank for fire suppression. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-October.…

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Added by Ilana Bittner on September 2, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments