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Upcoming Events and Programs
at The Other Barn
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October 15th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Board of Education Candidates Forum
*October 16th, 10:00 a.m.
Coffee with a Cop - this event will be held at the OM Interfaith Center (Meeting House)
October 23rd
6:00 Education Committee
7:00 Board Meeting
October 26th, 10:00 a.m.
Lively Arts: Mr. Skip
November 13th, 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
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Call Us!
410-730-4610
Send a Fax
410-730-4620
Website
Office Hours
Mon - Thurs
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sandy Cederbaum
Village Manager
Brigitta Warren
Facility and Event
Coordinator
Amy Carpenter
Administrative Assistant
Covenant Advisors:
Property Concern Issues
Carrie Wenholz
(Exterior Alteration Applications)
office hours: Tues - Thurs 11 - 4
Tom Dudek
(Letters of Compliance)
Jonathan Edelson
OM Board Chair
to contact Oakland Mills Board Members.
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OM Garden Flags and Magnets for Sale
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Available for purchase at the Other Barn
Flags are $10 each
Flag holder is $5 each
Magnets are $2 each
Please bring a check or correct amount of money. (No credit card purchases please.)
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Celebrate Life's Events at
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Contact Brigitta Warren, Facility Coordinator, for details about renting this venue!
410-730-4610
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Updated Oakland Mills Homeowners Resource Guide
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The Oakland Mills website now has an updated Homeowners Resource Guide. Click
here to see!
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Support Oakland Mills Schools!
Click on the school name to link to the school's website.
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Nursery Co-Op located in Oakland Mills
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Located in the Thunder Hill Neighborhood Center
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Oakland Mills Neighborhood Community Resource Officer
For emergencies call
9-1-1
If You See Something, Say Something
For Non-Emergencies call
Other Useful Contact Info:
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Howard County's 50+ EXPO
October 19th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wilde Lake High School
5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia
$1.00 Admission
Click link below for scam alerts:
New Federal Law Enhances Credit Freezes and Fraud Alert Protections
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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.
THIS IS NOT a site for 911 emergencies or police or fire issues.
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Department of Public Works Notification System
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Get email alerts for water outages, sanitary sewer overflows, and other general utility information. To sign up, click
HERE.
. For more information about County services visit
www.howardcountymd.gov/
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Report Broken Cable Boxes
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Verizon has set up a special
email for Oakland Mills residents to report damaged cable boxes.
More info.
Please report broken and abandoned cable boxes by emailing:
REPORT Broken/Abandoned VERIZON boxes:
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Support Our OM Merchants!
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Visit Our Newest Merchant
METRO PCS
888-863-8768
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Little Free Library at
The Other Barn
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Stop by our Little Free Library and browse through our selection of books. If you see one you like, please take it and enjoy!
The Little Free Library was established to foster the love of reading.
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Please remember to pick up after your pets!
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Giving Thanks by Giving Back
You can make a difference in the lives of local seniors by volunteering to provide rides for medical appointments, social outings, shopping and other needs. NO SET SCHEDULE is required. Simply provide a couple of rides a month that are convenient to your home, office and daily routines.
Parents are welcome to bring their children along when volunteering, making this a wonderful family service opportunity. Join Neighbor Ride (5570 Sterrett Place, #102 - Columbia 21044) on Tuesday, November 27th at 6pm or any Tuesday at 9:30am for volunteer orientation. You can also ask about scheduling an offsite orientation for your group of 5 or more.
ATTENTION NEIGHORRIDE PASSENGERS - GET OUT TO VOTE! Neighborride will be avilailable to take you to the polls on elections day to VOTE!
For all information about Neighborride Contact Patrice or Holly at volunteer@neighborride.org or 410-884-7433 for more information.
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Internet Essentials
program for low-income families
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Comcast offers low-priced internet and computers for families in need. Click
HERE for more information.
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Shredding Events in October:
October 13th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until trucks are full)
The Gary Arthur Community Center (2400 State Route 97)
October 20th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until trucks are full)
The Long Gate Park & Ride (5000 Meadowbrook Lane)
*Howard County residents can bring up to 3 bags or boxes of paper to be shredded on-site.
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Medicare Public Education Seminars
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Community Forum on the Opioid Health Crisis
Oct. 24th, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Slayton House,
10400 Cross Fox Lane,
Columbia
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Help End the Opiod Epidemic and Save a Life! Wilde Lake Community Association Health and Wellness Committee will present a Panel of Experts to discuss how the opioid helath crisis is impacting our community.
More info and registration.
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OMCA Board Meetings
and Announcements
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Did you move into Oakland Mills between 1968 and 1975 and do you still live in Oakland Mills? If so, we'd like to invite you as our guest to our upcoming Volunteer Dinner/Reception in November to honor Oakland Mills volunteers and Oakland Mills 50th Birthday. If you are an "OM Pioneer" please email manager@oaklandmills.org or call Brigitta Warren at 410-730-4610 by October 24th.
Oakland Mills Board of Directors
October 23, 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
November 13, 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
All Board meetings are at The Other Barn. Agendas for upcoming Board meetings are posted 6 days prior on this
PAGE.
View past Board meeting minutes
HERE
To contact the OM Board click
HERE
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Board of Directors Facebook
Discussion Page:
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OM Education Committee
Meetings held on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Other Barn.
Next meeting: October 23, 6:00 p.m.
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BWI Roundtable
Regional committee addressing
airplane noise issues.
Please visit the
BWI Roundtable committee tab
on the Oakland Mills website for updated information. If you have questions or would like details, please contact Paul Verchinski, Roundtable Committee and OM Board Member at
verchinski@yahoo.com
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Resident Architectural Committee (RAC)
The RAC meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. The next RAC meeting will be held on
Thursday, October 18th at 7:30 p.m. at the Other Barn. Sign-in begins at 7:00 p.m. A list of applications for the meeting can be found
here
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Oakland Mills Board Accepting Donation Requests from Non-Profit 501C (3) Organizations
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Each year the Oakland Mills Community Association sets aside funds in the annual budget for donations to non-profit 501C (3) organizations including schools and qualifying groups. The board will review requests and consider donations that will be used to benefit the common good of the Oakland Mills Community.
PROCEDURE: Please review the attached Oakland Mills Community Association Policy -
OMCA DONATION POLICY
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 15th: Donation requests must be made in writing and submitted to the Oakland Mills Board of Directors no later than October 15th of each year. See attached policy for submission details.
October 23, 2018: The Oakland Mills Board will review all donation requests at the Oakland Mills Board of Directors meeting. This is an open meeting.
November 13, 2018: The Oakland Mills Board will vote on the requests at the Oakland Mills Board of Directors meeting. This is an open meeting.
All donation will be made in a fair and equitable manner.
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Exploring Columbia on Foot
In OM THIS THURSDAY!
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Columbia Association's (CA) series of outdoor walks explores the lakes, streams, woodlands and wildlife of Columbia. Each walk is about two miles long, with four to five stops along the way. Registration is not required.
The walks are led by award-winning environmental author Ned Tillman, who guides discussions on the nature, history and future of these wonderful outdoor settings, including the plans for them and challenges they may face in the near future.
All walks begin at 10 a.m. The schedule includes:
- Thursday, Oct. 11, Oakland Mills - meet at Oakland Mills Village Center, 5851 Robert Oliver Place
- Thursday, Oct. 25, Owen Brown - meet at Hopewell Pool, 9200 Rustling Leaf
- Saturday, Nov. 3, Downtown Columbia - meet at the Lakefront Plaza, 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway
- Thursday, Nov. 8, Kings Contrivance - meet at Amherst House, 7251 Eden Brook Drive
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Board of Education Candidates Forum
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Board of Education Candidates Forum
Monday, October 15th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
at the Other Barn
Meet candidates for the BOE, hear their views on topics of importance to our co
mmunity, audience Q & A will be part of the forum.
Candidate responses to four pre-forum questions are posted on the Oakland Mills website (link from homepage).
Sponsored by the Oakland Mills Community Association's Education Committee and facilitated by the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center of Howard County.
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SFES Fundraiser with the Harlem Wizards
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THE HARLEM WIZARDS vs. THE OAKLAND MILLS BOUNCING BOBCATS
Wednesday, October 17th, 7:30 p.m.
Oakland Mills High School
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oin the SFES PTA on October 17th as our amazing Oakland Mills teachers compete against the professional Wizards for a game full of laughs, tricks, and stunts.
Tickets are available online
and start at $10*.
*If available, tickets will be sold at the door: $12 for students and $15 for adults.
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Jazz in the Mills Holiday Extravaganza
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Jazz in the Mills Holiday Extravaganza with Steve Washington
Sunday, December 2nd, 5:00-8:00 PM
The Other Barn
$35 Advance/$40 Door (includes Buffet/Desserts)
The man with the golden voice. Currently on a month long tour of Russia, playing clubs and concert halls, culminating in a packed performance at the US Embassy of Moscow, guest of US Ambassador, Jon Huntsman.
For more information, contact either Lavenia Nesmith at
Jazz in the Mills is sponsored by Ms. Lavenia Nesmith and the Oakland Mills Community Association
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CLICK on the links below to access detailed information.
Jazz and The Mills See the box above for information on the next concert. For a listing of the 2018 Season
CLICK HERE
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Columbia Families in Nature (CFIN)
Undesign the Redline Interactive Exhibit
Now through December 31st
Howard County Public Library Central Branch
Howard County Office of Workforce Development Apprenticeship Career Fair
October 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Columbia Workforce Center
7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D, Columbia
Industries represented at the fair include electrical, HVAC, emergency management, IT, plumbing, and automotive. Howard County Government also will provide information about its new apprenticeship program for trade positions in the Department of Public Works. Register HERE. For more information, call 410-290-2620 or 2600.
CA Dog Day
Skill Share Fair, Repair Café, & Tool Swap
26th Annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure
October 13th
Race village opens at 7:00 a.m., race begins at 9:00 a.m.
Columbia Gateway
Register or donate
HERE. Save $5 with the code BEMORE18
Africa Culture Fest
October 14th, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Miller Branch, Howard County Public Library
9421 Fredrick Rd., Ellicott City
Enjoy a free afternoon of African music, dance performances and displays celebrating the countries and cultures highlighted in the movie Black Panther as well as others on the African continent. Call 410-715-3162 for more information.
Howard County's 20th annual 50+EXPO
October 19th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia
CA 101
Howard County Poetry and Literature
Society Presents
Ordinary Wonder: Three Poets On Writing and Reality
Michael Collier, Elizabeth Spires, and David Yezzi
October 26th, 7:30 p.m.
Monteabaro Recital Hall at the
Horowitz Center for the Performing Arts
Howard Community College
CA/BGE Recycling Event
Holiday Craft Fair at Historic Oakland
Saturday, November 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
40+ Craftspeople!
The largest and fastest growing choral music program for older adults in the country!
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Oakland Mills Farmers' Market
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Sundays,
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Oakland Mills Village Center
Featuring the season's freshest locally grown produce, baked goods, fruits, flowers, transplants, organically grown produce and specialty items.
For market information and a list of vendors visit the Howard County Farmers Market
Website.
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Columbia Association
News & Events
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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
Earlier start times for upcoming CA Board of Directors work sessions and meetings
Columbia Association's (CA) Board of Directors will hold several upcoming work sessions and meetings at 7pm - half an hour earlier than usual - due to the anticipated amount of time needed to cover agenda items.
The list of CA Board work sessions and meetings that will convene at 7pm are:
- Thursday, October 11 - CA Board work session
- Thursday, October 25 - CA Board meeting
- Thursday, November 8 - CA Board work session and CA Board meeting
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, CA's Board of Directors will also hold a meeting on Thursday, November 8 after the preceding work session concludes. The anticipated start time for the meeting is 9:30pm.
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Youth and Teen Center @TheBarn
16th annual Hear My Voice Teen Day & Columbia Teen Idol Competition Finale
October 14th at 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Columbia Lakefront
The Choice Jobs Program
The Choice Jobs Program prepares Maryland's youth for the
work world. The program utilizes a supported employment model
that delivers community-based vocational services that include a
job readiness curriculum, individualized service planning, and
supported job placement. For more information, click HERE.
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