Cranksgiving: Nov. 2; 10AM - 1:00 PM: The Plaza at the Columbia Mall

The Howard County Office of Transportation and the Downtown Columbia Partnership are joining together to present Cranksgiving 2024, a local food drive and family biking event, on November 2, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cranksgiving is a national initiative dubbed “a food drive on two wheels.”

The event is designed to provide active recreation for local residents, raise awareness about the county’s bikeable pathway system and generate food items for individuals and families served by Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Howard County’s 24-hour crisis intervention center and shelter for people who are homeless.

Cranksgiving is designed to provide active recreation for residents, raise awareness about the county's bikeable pathway system, and generate food items for individuals and families in need.

New This Year: Columbia Villages and other interested communities are invited to compete to see who can donate the most. Each village will have a designated table staffed by a volunteer provided by the Downtown Columbia Partnership, where residents can drop off their contributions. At the end of the event, we will announce the winning village based on the total donations received.

HBCU 22nd Annual Festival: November 8 & 9

HBCU 22nd Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church Festival that connects Black high school and college students who are interested in attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).  Click HERE to register.

Columbia Association Climate Change & Sustainability Advisory Committee

New Member Search

We here in Columbia have a shared responsibility to protect the environment for future generations, and that’s what the Climate Change & Sustainability Advisory Committee (CCSAC) is all about. The mission of CCSAC is to advise CA on matters related to climate change. We also work with citizen groups, the Village Community Associations, and CA to enhance public knowledge and engagement around climate change and facilitate the advancement of environmental sustainability in the community.

If you have experience or training in climate change, sustainability, and/or community engagement, you might be just the kind of person the Columbia Association (CA) is seeking to join the CCSAC.

If you would like to become part of this committee, please provide a cover letter and resume that summarizes your interests and experience by November 1, 2024 to: Danielle.Tyeryar@ColumbiaAssociation.org

For more information about the committee: CLICK HERE

Duties include participating in monthly Committee meetings on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 PM, and other scheduled sub-committee meetings. We appreciate thoughtful contribution to discussions and a willingness to help plan and participate in Committee projects, such as community engagement initiatives and other committee events.

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods

Join in the fun and visit the Chrysalis! The new season starts this weekend.

Get tickets to events HERE.

Also, check out the Howard County Arts Council calendar is a great resource as you plan your arts outings. 

What is Up With Town Center's CA Board Rep?

I'm eager to keep you updated on CA news and look forward to hearing your valuable input on how we can enhance our neighborhood together. Follow my adventures on the board through my blog: 

https://medium.com/@csullivan.columbia 

I am a huge coffee drinker — I’m always up for a cup and a chat! Feel free to reach me at: collin.sullivan@ca-board.org

Senior Call Check Program

Maryland is the first state in the country to start a free, automated telephone service to check in on Maryland's older residents, all across the state. Available for those 65 years and older.

Give your family, friends and yourself the piece of mind knowing that someone will check on you.

Click HERE to find out more and to register.