Dear Friends,
Housing is a critical issue for the future of Howard County and in order to choose the best path forward for all, we need to be informed decision makers. When I took office, Howard County had not created a comprehensive Master Plan on housing needs in over a decade. I am proud to announce a new Housing Opportunities Master Plan process and Task Force to make the critical determination around what is actually working, and what needs to be improved.
Our Master Plan will help us answer the fundamental questions to begin our community conversation: What is the current state of our housing needs and what is the best path forward to serve all our residents? Together, we will find the answers and make Howard County a great home for families today and tomorrow. Photos of the event can be found
here. Video can be found
here
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Veterans Day Parade
Join me as we salute our community veterans at the County’s 4th annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony this Sunday, November 10th. Set to begin at 9:30 a.m., this year’s parade will feature marching bands, community groups, military vehicles and more.
Immediately following the parade, a Veterans Day Celebration at the Columbia Lakefront and future home of the Veterans Monument, featuring music, refreshments and exhibitors.
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Congratulations Washington Nationals!
Having your local team in the World Series is something every baseball fan dreams about. It's even more special when they win and make franchise history. Congratulations to the
Washington Nationals for bringing home the Commissioners Trophy!
I joined WAMU 88.5 FM earlier this week to show support for our Nats. Tune in
here at minute 37:00.
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Main Street Trick or Treat
It may have been a little cloudy and gloomy, but the amazing costumes at the Trick or Treat on Main with the
Ellicott City Partnership helped spread the Halloween cheer.
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2020 Howard County Resource Guide
I am pleased to join
Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services and the Office of Aging to present the 2020 edition of Howard County's Resource Guide. This comprehensive guide provides an up-to-date information about a wide range of resources, programs, and services for our older adults and adults with disabilities.
These can be found at all Howard County 50+ centers and libraries, and it can also be viewed online at
here.
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Mental Health and Human Rights Forum
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Welcome Xenia Greek Kouzina
There’s a new restaurant in town. I was excited to join George Aligeorgas for the grand opening of
Xenia Greek Kouzina in Columbia! Xenia is a modern Greek restaurant with an emphasis on Greek fare and fresh seafood. Welcome to Howard County!
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Facts About Chief Uhlhorn
I'm honored to have a Fire Chief who is inspiring in multiple ways.
Here is a Baltimore Sun article which includes some interesting facts about Chief Uhlhorn that you might not have known.
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Banning Pesticide Use
From signing the “We Are Still In” declaration, to accepting the Natural and Working Lands Challenge, and becoming a BEE City USA, the County has been increasing our commitment to protecting, enhancing, and restoring the natural environment. I am thrilled that the County Council passed the Pesticide use on County Property (
CB 51-2019) at their legislative session last night. Together we can ensure we halt the over use of pesticides which creates an unnecessary public health risk to all those who live, work, and play in Howard County.
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Celebrating Sports in Howard County
On and off the field, our sports teams and programs instill values such as teamwork, responsibility, and ethical behavior that are so important. As we continue to celebrate Howard County sports with
Howard County Recreation and Parks, I hope every one of our athletes, coaches, and program directors are proud of their team.
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Welcome Little Eggs Child Care
Howard County is home to amazing facilities which help enrich the lives of our children. Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting Jeremy Allen and touring
Little Eggs Child Care in Hanover. This is an amazing center which includes programs for all our infants and toddlers. Learn more about Little Eggs Child Care
here.
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Vipers Wrestling Program
It was inspiring to see so many of our young athletes at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center for the pre-season wrestling clinic. The Vipers Wrestling program is an amazing opportunity for our youth to learn more about the discipline it takes to be successful. Special thank you to
Howard County Recreation and Parks and Brandon Slay, former Olympic Wrestler, for holding this important clinic.
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Sickle Cell Disease Awareness
Did you know over 70,000 Americans are currently affected by sickle cell disease?
This statistic demonstrates the need for research and treatment of this inherited condition. Thankfully, organizations like the
Bobbi Engram Foundation work every day to raise awareness to help those who are affected. Thank you to
St. John Baptist Church and
Baltimore Ravens for hosting the 5K Run, Walk & Roll to Cure Sickle Cell. Together, we can raise awareness, educate others, and support research for a cure
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Hyper Kidz Expansion
Merely 18 months ago,
Hyper Kidz opened in Columbia and we have already seen the joy it has brought to our community and beyond. I was excited to join them this weekend for the grand opening of their expansion at the location. Congratulations, I look forward to the expanded excitement that you will bring to our community!
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Atholton Elementary 5k and Fun Run
It’s always a wonderful time with our Panthers at
Atholton Elementary for the Panthers Pounding the Pavement - Annual 5K and Fun Run.
Thank you to the Atholton Elementary School PTA for organizing this important event and for your continued community building efforts. Our community is a brighter place, thanks to the hard work of our PTAs. I encourage us all to be more supportive of our local PTAs by volunteering any extra time and resources.
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Fourth Field Opens in Troy Park
It’s important that we all encourage each other to live a healthy and active lifestyle. It’s exciting to help lead this by joining
Howard County Recreation and Parks for the opening of their fourth field in Elkridge’s Troy Park.
Troy Park will be the largest sports venue in Howard County once it’s completed and is our County’s eighth regional park. Together, we can continue to open new park amenities to help accommodate these large tournaments, support our local teams, and meet the needs of Howard County families.
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Maryland Innovation & Security Institute STEM Fundraiser
There are amazing growth opportunities in STEM. However, participation by minority women is low and there is still more work to do.
I was honored to give a special welcome to Katherine Johnson and her family at the
Maryland Innovation & Security Institute STEM Fundraiser. She is a trailblazer and a role model for all young people who are interested in reaching their potential in STEM fields.
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Maryland STEM Festival
Over the next decade, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13% when compared to only 9% for non-STEM jobs. That is why I am always glad to join events like the
Maryland STEM Festival - STEM of Many Colors. This Festival cultivates a positive environment that inspires our youth to pursue science-related careers and encourages businesses to invest in Maryland.
Thank you to the Wilde Lake High PTSA and the Maryland STEM Festival Board of Directors for making this event a success and for showing our students the importance of STEM.
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Veterans Day Closings
Holiday closings next week. In case you missed it, county government offices, courts, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be CLOSED next Monday, November 11
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in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. However, the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be OPEN and there will be REGULAR trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap services in effect on the 11
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, i.e. the County’s “holiday slide schedule” will NOT be in effect next week.
For more details regarding what’s open and closed on Veterans Day, click
HERE
. County offices will re-open at regular business hours on Tuesday, November 1
st
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Department of
Community Resources and Services
November is National Family Caregivers Month. All month long, our Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) will be a holding a series of events to recognize, honor and assist our family caregivers. Starting November 15
th
and running through November 22
nd
, DCRS will be holding its “Thankful for Caregiver” events, where attendees will learn about the Howard County Family Caregiver Support Program, as well as meet other caregivers. Also on November 15
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, DCRS’ CARE Line and MAP staff will present a screening of the 1969 classic information and referral film,
Tell Me Where to Turn
, in honor of National Information and Referral Services Day. To learn more about these events and the other great offerings DCRS has going on this month, check out the
November issue of the Department’s “The 50+ Connection
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Together with our Office of Human Trafficking Prevention, I am proud to host our county’s second annual “Taking the Next Steps” conference. Set for Friday, November 8
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, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
Howard Community College.
This conference will highlight local initiatives to support victims as they rise above adversity, and advocate for greater enforcement to identify, eliminate and prevent sexual and labor trafficking altogether.
The conference will feature a keynote address by
Rachel Lloyd, founder of Girls Educational and Mentoring Services and the author of “Girls Like Us: Fighting for a World Where Girls Are Not for Sale.” The conference will also include a breakout session tracks focused on Awareness, Life After Trafficking, Labor Trafficking & Prevention, and Law Enforcement.
Admission is $35 per person and includes all materials, a continental breakfast and lunch. Click
HERE
to register or visit
www.howardcountymd.gov/OHTP
for more information.
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Need a flu shot? Stop on by our Bain 50+ Center at 5470 Ruth Keeton Way in Columbia on November 7
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from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a FREE flu shot. Standard dose, which protects against four flu viruses, is for individuals six months and older. Please note, vaccines are subject to availability and will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Howard County is home to so many remarkable female community leaders who help improve the lives of others in our county, state and/or nation through their leadership, professional and/or community service. Help us honor these women, by nominating them today for induction into the Commission for Women 2020 Women’s Hall of Fame (WHOF). Nomination forms are available
online
or can be obtained by contacting our DCRS at 410-313-6400 (voice/relay) or email
women@howardcountymd.gov
. The nomination DEADLINE is Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
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Mark your calendars! DCRS’s Office of the Local Children's Board presents its second annual “Champions of Change” conference on Wednesday, December 4
th
and Thursday, December 5
th
. To learn more, click
HERE
. Note: EARLY BIRD registration cost is $70 per person through November 1
st
; after the 1
st
, cost is $89 per person.
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Howard County middle and high school students, our Commission for Women is sponsoring an essay contest to mark National Women’s History Month in March. The 2020 theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote,” which celebrates women who fought for a woman’s right to vote in the United States and the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Essays may either discuss the accomplishments of women from the original suffrage movement and/or highlight 20th and 21st century women who have continued the struggle – such as fighting against poll taxes, literacy tests, voter roll purges and other more contemporary forms of voter suppression – to ensure voting rights for all.
Essay contest winners will be recognized by the Commission at its 2020 Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony in March 2020. The DEADLINE to submit your essay entry is January 10, 2020. For essay contest rules and more, visit
www.howardcountymd.gov/cfw
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Health Department
Join in the fight against the opioid epidemic by learning how you can help save someone’s life from an opioid overdose. The first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month, the Howard County Health Department offers FREE Opioid Overdose Response Program (Narcan) trainings between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., on a drop-in basis, at Department’s headquarters in Columbia. Simply show up and a Health department employee will teach you how to administer Narcan, the opioid reversing medicine. To learn more on how you can get trained, click
HERE
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The Howard County Health Department has entered the next step in its Youth Suicide Prevention Plan with the launch of the Sources of Strength (SOS) Program. As the Health Department begins to shift more of its focus to proactive suicide prevention efforts, the SOS program will be utilized to train teenage volunteers to serve as peer leaders who can use their social influence to help prevent suicide. To learn more about this program, click
HERE
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Department of Planning and Zoning
We want to hear from you! The Ellicott City Master Plan: Fall 2019 Survey is NOW AVAILABLE
online
.
Earlier this month, our Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) hosted its seventh public workshop of its Ellicott City Master Plan series. At the workshop, new and refined concepts and guidelines for the Ellicott City and the Tiber-Hudson Watershed were presented for public review and feedback. Through this survey, we seek to gather public feedback on selected draft guidelines for flood mitigation, environmental sustainability, transportation and parking, economic development, and community character and place making. We also seek feedback on selected draft guidelines for the streetscape, the West End, the Ellicott Mills gateway area, Upper Main/Lot D, the Courthouse area, Lower Main and the Patapsco Riverfront area of Historic Ellicott City.
The survey takes approximately half an hour to complete and is available through the end of day, Tuesday, November 5
th
. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback as we strive to build a safer and stronger Ellicott City.
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Police Department
Five months after the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) formed a workgroup to evaluate the possible use of drones in police operations, the agency is following the group’s recommendation to purchase three drones for a
one-year field test
. The workgroup examined various issues related to drone use in law enforcement, including usefulness, transparency, training and privacy issues.
HCPD plans to use drones in situations when life and safety are at risk, or when there are specific and articulable grounds to believe that the drone will collect evidence relating to criminal activity. The implementation of these drones will improve our police department’s ability to be quicker, more agile and more effective at protecting our residents.
HCPD will follow guidelines from the ACLU to ensure the community can benefit from drone technology without privacy concerns. The drones will not be used for mass surveillance that could violate First Amendment-protected activities.
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Department of Public Works
Maintaining and progressing a robust public works infrastructure is a priority of my administration and the Public Works Board is critical to achieving those goals. This board plays a vital role in our government by providing recommendations regarding the County’s public works policies and practices. For those interested in serving their community, I encourage you to apply today to service on the County’s Public Works Board. To learn more about the Board, eligibility requirements and how to apply, click
HERE
. The DEADLINE to apply is Friday, November 15, 2019.
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Department of Public Works Construction Report
Below are details regarding new, upcoming, completed and/or delayed Capital Projects and/or maintenance projects. For a full list of previously announced projects, please refer to the
October 28, 2019
newsletter.
Ellicott City
- St. Paul Street Sewer Connection (Capital Project S-6698) – Project to connect 3754 St. Paul Street in Ellicott City to the County’s public sewer main. Signs and flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as needed during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as lane shifts are expected. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-November.
Past Project Updates – Completion Date Change
Savage
- Foundry Street Bridge (Capital Project B-3853) – Project to o rehabilitate the Foundry Street bridge over the Little Patuxent River. Originally expected to be completed by late October, weather permitting, this project is now expected to be completed by late November.
Past Project Updates – Projects Completed
Ellicott City
To learn more about DPW Capital Projects currently underway, visit
https://bit.ly/2V6K5B6
. Searchable by project category and street name, from this site you’ll find additional project details, including news releases about the project. You can also contact DPW’s Customer Service Office at 410-313-3440 or email
publicworks@howardcountymd.gov
for further assistance.
If you have questions or are interested in finding out about a State road (numbered roadway) project in your area, visit the Maryland State Highway Administration’s
website
and search by “County” to learn more about State road projects in Howard County.
Also, be sure to follow the County’s
Facebook
and
Twitter
pages every Monday morning for upcoming maintenance projects happening that week, weather permitting. On these social media pages, you’ll also find information regarding the county’s
street sweeping
schedule, which generally begin in the months of January, April, July and September.
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Department of Public Works' Bureau of Environmental Services
REMINDER! While Howard County Government offices will be CLOSED next Monday, November 11
th
for the Veterans Day holiday, the County’s holiday slide schedule for curbside collection will NOT be in effect that week. There will be regular curbside trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim collection the week of November 11
th
through November 16
th
. Veterans Day is NOT one of the six holidays that affects curbside collection. The six holidays that do affect curbside collection are: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. To learn more about the County's holiday slide schedule, check out
www.howardcountymd.gov/holidayschedule
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Department of Recreation & Parks
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This past Saturday, I joined our Department of Recretaion & Parks and other elected officials for a
ribbon cutting ceremony
to mark the opening of
Troy Park at Elkridge’s
fourth field, known as Field One. A synthetic turf multipurpose field, Field One will include a press box, bleachers and lighting that will allow for televised games at night
.
Capable of hosting tournaments, league games, summer camps and so much more, this new field offers yet another way for residents and visitors to enjoy this valuable public space. In fact, Saturday’s ribbon cutting ceremony coincided with the start of the
2019 Fall Inside Lacrosse Invitational
two-day lacrosse tournament. This tournament featured teams from California, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia, and is estimated to have generated $360,000 in economic tourism to our region.
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This Saturday, November 9
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, Recreation & Parks’
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum will be hosting its Rails & Tales: Preschool Story-time at 10:30 a.m. Children, 18 months to five years, will enjoy a historical story from the railroad’s glory days, games and a take home craft activity. Tickets are $3 per child and reservations are not required. For questions and/or for more information, please feel free to call 410-313-1945.
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Sensory-Friendly Sunday at Robinson Nature Center. Our friends at the Robinson Nature Center will be hosting their next
Sensory-Friendly Sunday
this Sunday, November 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This monthly event that allows visitors with sensory-sensitivities to explore the Nature Center in a calm, quiet environment before it opens to the general public. Although walk-ins are welcome, Robinson Nature Center encourages participants to make a reservation for this event by calling 410-313-0400.
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Join Recreation & Parks for its
disc golf clinic and cleanup
event at
Rockburn Branch Park
on Saturday, November 16
th
, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This FREE event is a great opportunity to learn or practice disc golf fundamentals and help Recreation & Parks with sprucing up the Rockburn disc golf course. We’ll be meeting at 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road in Elkridge (meet at the pavilion near holes 3, 4 and 5 near the sand volleyball court). Please note, all participants must register by November 13
th
to take part in this event.
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Tickets are now on sale for Recreation & Parks’ annual Holiday Mart! Celebrating its 47
th
year, this annual craft fair (set for December 7
th
) at the
Gary J. Arthur Community Center
, offers seasonal gifts and handcrafted items from 130 juried artisans. The event will also feature carriage rides, door prizes, a children’s craft corner and other fun activities for the whole family. It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday shopping, so get your
Holiday Mart tickets
today.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Now through November 30 - Historic Savage Mill Ghost Tours
Fridays and Saturdays, now through November 30
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, come brave an hour-long ghost tour of Historic Savage Mill on your date with costumed tour guide and mill historian Marty Schoppert. Created for fans of history and the paranormal, this tour is not for the faint of heart. For more information or to book tour, click
HERE
. Cost is $15.00 per person.
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November 5 - Drop-In Opioid Overdose Response (Narcan) Training
Join in the fight against the opioid epidemic by learning how you can help save someone’s life from an opioid overdose. The first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month, the Howard County Health Department offers FREE Opioid Overdose Response Program (Narcan) trainings between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., on a drop-in basis, at Health headquarters. Simply show up and Health Department employee will teach you how to administer Narcan, the opioid reversing medicine. Click
HERE
to learn more.
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November 6 - Howard County General Hospital’s Living Well with Chronic Disease
This six-week workshop (Wednesdays, October 9
th
to November 13
th
) is designed for those living with or at risk for chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, arthritis, lung disease or other long-lasting health concerns. Participants will learn techniques to cope with feelings of frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, develop skills to communicate more effectively about their health and learn exercises and healthy eating habits to maintain and improve well-being. To register, caregivers are welcome to register as well, visit
www.hcgh.org/livingwell
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November 7 - Bain 50+ Center Free Flu Shot Clinic
Individuals six months and older, stop on by the
Bain 50+ Center
on November 7
th
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a FREE flu shot clinic. Please note, vaccines are subject to availability and will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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November 7 - Howard County General Hospital’s Cancer Self-Management
This six-week workshop (Thursdays, October 10
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to November 14
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)
that provides information and practical tools to help individuals self-manage symptoms, challenges and day-to-day tasks in a small, supportive group setting. Participants include those living with cancer, those who have been affected by cancer and caregivers. To register, click
HERE
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November 8 - Howard County Conference on Human Trafficking Conference Awareness and Prevention
Set to take place on Friday, November 8
th
, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
Howard Community College
, the County’s second annual “Taking the Next Steps” conference will highlight local initiatives to support victims as they rise above adversity, and advocate for greater enforcement to identify, eliminate and prevent sexual and labor trafficking altogether. For more information and/or to register for the event, click
HERE
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November 8 - Howard Community College 2019 Fall Job Fair
Howard Community College, in cooperation with the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, will host its annual Fall Job Fair. Representatives from more than 80 local businesses, government agencies and organizations will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities, accept applications and schedule interviews. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, including a list of participating employers, visit
www.howardcc.edu/jobfair
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November 8 & November 9 - Artfully Wilde
Join the Village of Wilde Lake’s Slayton House for their 30th Annual Artfully Wilde weekend of fun, featuring local music, great food and drink, and local artists. For more information about this free event, click
HERE
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November 9 - Transition Symposium: Stop Waiting and Start Planning!
The County’s Departments of Recreation & Parks and Community Resources & Services, Howard County Public School System, Howard County Autism Society, Howard County Health Department, NAMI Howard County and The Arc of Howard County have partnered together of host a “Transition Symposium” from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 9
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at
Wilde Lake Middle School
. Geared towards transitioning youth (ages 14 to 24) with IEP/504 plans, their families and professionals. This year’s event will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Josie Badger on “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?”, preparation for a successful adulthood and employment starts during childhood. For youth with disabilities the question of “what do you want to be when you grow up?” is often avoided. Families and youth need to start these conversations early. Dr. Badger will discuss what “growing up” looked like for a family with high expectations for their daughter with a disability within the complicated, inaccessible and often scary path to adulthood. Cost is $10 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. To register for this event and/or more information, click
HERE
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November 9 - Holiday Craft Fair
Don’t miss the Town Center Community Association Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Historic Oakland on Saturday, November 9
th
. This is a juried event featuring handmade crafts and gifts from 50+ vendors, many who have been favorites of our guests for years along with many talented new artisans. Click
HERE
for more information.
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November 9 - Old Ellicott City Mother-Daughter Date Night
It’s date night for mothers and daughters of all ages in Old Ellicott City on Saturday, November 9
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from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Choose an activity or two, enjoy dinner and drinks at one of Ellicott City’s many restaurants, more. Click
HERE
for more information.
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November 10 - Veterans Day Parade
Join us as we salute our community veterans with the County’s 4
th
annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in Downtown Columbia. Visit
www.howardcountyveterans.org/parade/
to learn more.
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November 11 - Veterans Day Office Closures
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and the Robinson Nature Center will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, November 11
th
. The Alpha Ridge Landfill will however be open and there will be regular Monday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection on the 11
th
. For a full list of what’s open and closed on Veterans Day, click
HERE
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November 13 - Coffee with a Cop
Join Howard County Police Department (HCPD) for its monthly Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, November 13
th
from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Howard Community College’s Galleria, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia. Come meet face-to-face with HCPD's Community Outreach Officers in an informal and neutral space to discuss issues, ask questions and build relationships one cup of coffee at a time. As always, coffee and conversation are on the house. For more information and/or questions, contact HCPD's Community Outreach Division at 410-313-2207.
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November 14 - Giving Thanks Luncheon and Dance
Howard County older adults are invited to join Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Department of Community Resources and Services’ Office on Aging and Independence, for its annual
Thanksgiving celebration
featuring music by
Sly 45
, a Baltimore-based blues, jazz and classic pop band. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Howard County Food Bank. Tickets are $15 per person and are available for purchase at all
Howard County 50+ Centers
. For more information, call 410-313-5440.
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November 14 - Blossoms of Hope - Beer, Bourbon and Bags
Come enjoy an evening of “Beer, Bourbon and Bags,” while helping the
Howard County General Hospital’s Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center assist
those with people
and other needs. Drinks, food, handbags, live music, games and a Silent Auction,
there's bound to be something for everyone at this event. To learn more, visit
www.blossomsofhope.org/beer-bourbon-and-bags-2019
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November 16 - Thrive By Five: A Family Institute Essential Parent Conference
According to the Rauch Foundation, 85 percent of a person’s brain is developed by the time they are five years old. Early brain development has a lasting impact on a child’s ability to learn and succeed in school and life. Join the County’s Office of Children and Families on Saturday, November 16
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for “Thrive by Five,” a
Family Institute
essential parent conference. The event will feature early childhood experts, including a keynote address by Frank Kros, resources, prizes, breakfast and lunch, and child care for ages two and up (spaces are limited, so registration is required for child care). Admission is free, but
pre-registration is requested
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November 16 - Family Volunteer Day
Join the Department of Recreation & Parks for its annual Family Volunteer Day. This is a day for families, friends, scouts, religious and community groups to increase their sense of unity by assisting with projects that improve our community. For more information or to register for a work site, visit
www.HoCoVolunteer.org
and search the keyword “Family”. Pre-registration is required; registration ends November 15
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