OM eNEWS                                  November 29, 2016  
                                                                                   

Oakland Mills Community Association

News about the community we live in and information of importance and interest.

We have a few tickets remaining for this Sunday's
Holiday Jazz Extravaganza featuring 
Steve Washington.  Please refer to the article below. 
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Party at The Other Barn
Symphony of Lights 2016
SEE CLICK FIX
Little Free Library
Enjoy the Weekend!
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Hoilday Events at The Other Barn
Jazz in the Mills
Concert for Kids
Renew. Rehab. Replace Workshop
Events Around Town
CA News & Events
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Friday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sandy Cederbaum
Village Manager
Susan Azoulay 
Facility Coordinator 
Brigitta Warren 
Events/Administrative Coordinator 
Covenant Advisors

Bob Bellamy
(property concern issues) 
[email protected]

Carrie Wenholz
(Exterior Alteration Applications) 
[email protected]

Tom Dudek 
(Letters of Compliance) 
[email protected]

Click on this LINK to contact Oakland Mills Board Members. 
 
REPORT STREET LIGHTS   
THAT ARE OUT

Open the link below to report Street Light Outages. You must include the light pole number which is on a band affixed to the pole:

https://bge.custhelp.com/app/ODL-LightingOutage


Support our great local OM Schools! 
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Oakland Mills
Preschools 

Lively Arts For Little
Ones  2016-2017
Upcoming Shows

Fri. Jan. 13, 10 am
Mr. Gabe

Fri. Feb. 24, 10 am
Mr. John Music

Fri. March 24, 10 am                Chris Cambell

         Fri. April 21, 10 am
      Silly Goose & Val

Join us for a lively introduction to the arts for little ones.  Each show is 45 minutes in length and geared for very young audiences.

Tickets are $5 for everyone ages 2 & up.  Tickets may be purchased at the door or online:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ 
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Click on the link below for a complete listing of all OM Merchants and Businesses. 
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Non-Emergency # 
410-313-2200

If you See Something - Say Something. 

Local Oakland Mills Community Police Office  
phone for messages only, do not call this number in an emergency - 410-313-5805
OM Community Police Officer
Officer Luke Buchanan
lbuchanan@howardcounty 
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Symphony of Lights 2016
Better Than Ever!
Follow this LINK for information on all of the great events scheduled for the Symphony of Lights celebration.

See Click Fix.com

See Click Fix is an interactive web site for Howard County residents to report issues to the County.  Issues include, but are not limited to roadway issues, missing street signs or fallen street signs, street tree issues, potholes, cracked sidewalks etc. 
Basically if something on a county right-of-way or public road or sidewalk looks "out of whack" please use this site to report it.

THIS IS NOT a site for 911 emergencies or police or fire issues. 

Little Free Library
Stop by the 
Little Free Library

Located just outside the Other Barn next to the Courtyard.  It's open 24/7!

Our Oakland Mills Little Free Library is a very popular destination in the village center.
Have a great week!



Have a great week. 

I hope to see you out an about.   Sandy Cederbaum
 
OMCA Meetings and Important Announcements

Oakland Mills Board of Directors
To Contact the OM Board click HERE

The Oakland Mills Board meets the 2nd and 4th Tues. of each month at The Other Barn at 7:00 p.m. The next board meeting date will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 pm.

BWI Noise Complaints - Please follow this LINK to issues a complaint regarding airplane noise. 

Oakland Mills Feasibility Study of the Oakland Mills Village Center and Surrounding Area - Presentation to Community (11/15/16)and Comment Form located at the link below.
For information follow this LINK.

*Please note the upcoming Board of Directors meeting schedule through December, 2016:
 
Nov. 29, 6 - 7 p.m. Neighborhood Enhancement Advisory Committee 
Nov. 29, 7 pm: OMCA Board Meeting
Click HERE to view the Nov. 29 Board Agenda. 
December 13, 7 pm : OMCA Board Meeting
The Dec. 27 meeting has been canceled, no new date will be scheduled.

View past meeting minutes HERE.  
Resident Architecture Committee (RAC) 
The next RAC meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1 at 7:30 at The Other Barn.  Sign in begins at 7:00 p.m. 
For a list of applications that will be heard click
HERE.  RAC meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

To discuss Exterior Alteration Applications or RAC meetings contact OM Covenant Advisor for Applications, Carrie Wenholz, at [email protected]. Carrie is in the office Tues, Wed, and Thurs. To discuss property concerns/complaints contact Bob Bellamy at [email protected]. Bob is in the office Monday through Thursday.  To reach our covenant advisors by phone call 410-730-4610.

If you would like to file an online complaint about a property in Oakland Mills follow this LINK.  
County Executive Kittleman's 1st FY 18 Citizens' Budget Hearing Scheduled for December 14th
Howard County Executive Kittleman will hold his first Citizens' Budget Hearing for the FY18 Budget Cycle on Wed. Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building at 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City.

Beginning Wed. Nov. 30, residents will be able to sign-up online to speak at the hearing by going to this LINK. From the same link residents will also have the option to provide online budget testimony; however, residents are reminded that internet testimony is considered public information, and, as such is subject to the Maryland Public Information Act. Those who do not wish to sign-up in advance can sign-up in person on the night of the hearing beginning at
6:00 p.m.  For more information contact the Budget Office at 410-313-2077.
 
Holiday Events at The Other Barn
~ Just around the corner!
Gingerbread House Decorating  
Wed. Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.

Breakfast With Santa 
Sat. Dec. 10,  9 am & 9:45 am
 
 
Gingerbread House Decorating 
Wed. Dec. 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
Tickets on Sale Now - limited tickets remain.

Come out for a fun evening of decorating.  All supplies provided.

$20/Gingerbread House.  Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  Limited space.  Tickets must be purchased in advance by cash or check.

Breakfast With Santa 
Saturday, Dec. 10th 
9:00 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. seatings
Limited tickets remain.

Tickets on sale now! 
Enjoy a hot breakfast, holiday crafts, and a conversation and photo with Santa!  This is a wonderful family event during the holiday season.  $5.00 for Columbia residents, $6 for non-Columbia residents, ages 2 & up.  Tickets must be purchased in advance by cash or check.

For information contact Brigitta Warren at [email protected] or call 410-730-4610. 
Jazz in the Mills 2016
Sunday, December 4th at The Other Barn
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Jazz in the Mills  
Holiday Jazz Extravaganza Featuring 

Steve Washington 
 
Our holiday extravaganza is a festive jazz concert which includes a buffet.
(Drinks available for sale.)
 
Buy tickets in advance online at:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1316398 or at the Other Barn.  Advance tickets are $30, at the door the day the concert are $35.  (Advance tickets will be sold at The Other Barn and online until noon on December 3rd; and thereafter tickets can be purchased at the door just prior to the concert on December 4th.)

Jazz in the Mills is sponsored by Lavenia Nesmith and the Oakland Mills Community Association. For further details contact Lavenia Nesmith at 301-596-5128 or email [email protected] or Sandy Cederbaum
at [email protected] 

WBAL  Concert For Kids
Saturday, Dec. 3, Oakland Mills High School

 
Oakland Mills HS
 
Sat. Dec. 3, two concerts to support the WBAL Kids Campaign and a Holiday Boutique 

Concerts feature the Oakland Mills High School Choir and Dance Company and the  Concert for Kids Orchestra 
 
1:00 p.m. - Family Matinee 
A family concert of music and dance geared for families with young children.   
Matinee Tickets: Adults, $10  
Children ages 12 and under, $8
Click HERE for tickets.
 
7:30 p.m. - Concert for Kids 
The original Concert for Kids is the evening performance featuring traditional and contemporary holiday performances
General Admission Tickets: $15 each
Click HERE for tickets. 
 
Holiday Boutique Hours: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. with handcrafted home decorations, ornaments and gifts. 

Proceeds from the Concerts and Boutique benefit the WBAL Kids Campaign. 
Renew. Rehab. Replace
Universal Design Strategies for Aging in Place
Renew.Rehab.Replace. 
Workshop #2 in a series for new and long-time homeowners

Saturday, Jan. 7 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at The Other Barn

As Columbia nears its 50th Birthday, what are the ways we can honor and build on our city's past by keeping our communities attractive, livable and responsive to changes in how families live today?  How can we live comfortable and productively in our existing homes through our seventies and beyond?  Both new and long-time homeowners will be inspired by this 3-hour workshop on possibilities for redesigning our homes and communities for aging in place.

Sponsored by the Oakland Mills Community Association Board and the Oakland Mills Neighborhood Enhancement Advisory Committee.

Free and open to the public.  PLEASE rsvp to:
SNOW DATE:  Jan. 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm.
Events Around Town
CLICK on the name of the gallery/organization to access websites.

Jazz in The Mills at The Other Barn
Dec. 4th ~ Holiday Jazz Extravaganza featuring
Steve Washington, includes a buffet.

Columbia Festival of The Arts:
ColumbiaFestival.org

For information about the series and upcoming concerts click HERE
 

Columbia Art Center
Singular Sensations, Dec. 8 - 16th, 2016
A holiday exhibition featuring fine artwork in all media priced for sale at $150 or below.

Howard County Center For The Arts


Sunday's At Three
Chamber Music Series

The largest and fastest growing choral music program for older adults in the country!

Columbia Association News & Events

CA Headquarters and CA Member Services Office: 
6310 Hillside Court
Columbia, MD  21046
CA main number: 410-715-3000
Member Service number: 410-730-1801
www.columbiaassociation.org

BUY A BRICK to Commemorate Columbia's 50th Birthday.  Bricks on sale through Feb. 24, 2017 
Click HERE!
  
 

Maggie J. Brown Scholarship Information 
Application Deadline: March 15, 2017
Columbia Association scholarship program offers up to six $2,500* education awards to graduating high school seniors who exhibit exceptional efforts in providing community service to benefit Columbia residents and those in the Columbia area.
Apply Online:
MAGGIE J. BROWN SCHOLARSHIP

CA Sister Cities Summer Exchange 2017   
Live in one of Columbia's Sister Cities!
Cergy-Pontoise (near Paris, France); Tres Cantos (near Madrid, Spain). Then host a French or Spanish student in your home!  Upcoming Information Sessions For Parents & Teens:  Wed. Nov. 30, Thurs. Dec. 8, Tues. Jan. 10, and Wed. Jan. 25.  All sessions are 7 - 8 pm at CA headquarters (address listed above).

HaitiFest to be held in on Sunday, Jan. 22nd at Slayton House from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 
All are welcome at this free event. Haitian and Caribbean dress is encouraged. The program will include Haitian music, dance and drum performances, art displays, book signings, and information on The Build Haiti Foundation's Global Leadership Program, which will send teens and adults to Haiti in July 2017. For more information call 410-715-3162 or sending an email to [email protected]