The Harper's Choice Village Board is seeking to fill a vacancy due to the recent resignation of a board member.

Per the Association's Bylaws, Article II, Section 2.04 Vacancies: "Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors for any cause other than by reason of an increase in the number of Directors may be filled by a majority of the remaining members of the Board of Directors, although such majority is less than a quorum. Any vacancy occurring by reason of an increase in the number of Directors may be filled by an action of a majority of the entire Board of Directors. A director selected by the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy shall hold office, the term of which will be determined by the Board of Directors prior to the selection, but which may be for no more than a full two-year term, until the next annual meeting of members, or until his or her successor is elected and qualified, with the exception of the student member who can be replaced, only by another student, by the Board of Directors."

If you, or anyone you know, is interested in this important volunteer opportunity, please call Village Board Chair Bob Fontaine at 410-730-8165 or email him at [email protected] no later than Thursday, July 27, 2017. The current members of the board are Mr. Bob Fontaine (Chair), Mr. Jim Smith (Vice Chair), Mr. Stephen Cook, Mr. Erik Avant, and Mr. Alan Klein (Columbia Council Representative).

John Levering & Wes Yamaka 

5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD 21044

 

Do you love to be surrounded by beauty, creativity, art, history, and interesting people all from your own community?

 

John Levering and Wes Yamaka, popular Columbia artists in the 1970s, turned to art after other careers, personifying Columbia's goal to be a place for people to grow.

 

They opened Columbia's first art gallery and studio called, "Eye of the Camel" in the 1970s. The Art Gala will feature works by both artists from the collections of Harper's Choice residents and will kickoff with a champagne reception and light refreshments. It will be held at Kahler Hall, one of Howard County's most popular venues. To register to attend this free event, click here.

Kahler Hall

5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD 21044

 

Appreciation for art and the role it can play in creating community was embraced by Columbia's developers.  Jim Rouse said, "We have two main opportunities with regard to the arts. First, is to present art so that it can be seen and heard and felt in places that are beyond the walls of the museum; to bring art to the marketplace, to the community . . . . and second, to provide a platform in public places where budding artists can perform, stretch, grow. . ."

It is in this climate that Wes Yamaka and John Levering flourished.  The program by Barbara Kellner, Director of Columbia Archives, will focus on the different career paths that led Levering and Yamaka to become friends, artists, and entrepreneurs, their contributions to the community, and their lasting legacy.  Clips of video interviews with Wes Yamaka and Jimmy Rouse on his father's connection to Levering will be highlighted.

For more information about the event, call Melanie Jeffers at 410-730-0770 or email [email protected]. To register to attend this free event, click here.

Proceeds Will Support Programs & Services for Howard County Families Living With Autism

The Howard County Autism Society (HCAS), a trusted resource to hundreds of individuals and families living with autism in Howard County, MD and the surrounding area, will hold its 11th Annual One Step Closer Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD. Proceeds from the event will support HCAS' programs and services for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and the local community.

This annual event brings together those touched by the autism spectrum disorder in a supportive, energizing and fun environment. HCAS provides a place where the local community can benefit from families' collective experience and expertise, helping others navigate the path they themselves have traveled on this journey. All proceeds from the event stay in Howard County and directly impact the lives of children and adults with autism.

The event will feature a timed 5K run around Centennial Lake, a "Lake Walk" of the same distance, and a shorter three-quarter mile "Piece of Cake Walk." We have runners and walkers who participate individually as well as in teams to harness their fundraising power and make this a spirited, hands-on experience! There will be children's activities, including face painting, Star Wars costumed performers, a moon bounce and other inflatable games. The event also features a variety of exhibitor tables for local businesses, organizations and health & human service agencies. Microbusiness owned and operated by those on the autism spectrum will again be highlighted.

Online registration is available at www.howard-autism.kintera.org/onestepcloser2017 through October 4th. Race day registration is available on-site.

Event timeline is as follows: 

9am Registration and packet pick-up, complimentary breakfast for runners, walkers, sponsors. 9:40am Welcome and introductions 

10am Starting time for 5K race participants

10:10am Starting time for walk participants 

11:15am Awards and closing remarks.

The Athletic Club will be closed this summer beginning on Monday July, 31 and will re-open Monday, August 28.