Trips to highlight importance of bay
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is planning its weeklong Bay and River Sojourns, beginning June 15 with a kayaking trip on the Susquehanna River and a June 19 trip on the Patuxent River. Registration is open for both trips, and beginners are welcome.
The trips highlight the importance of the two rivers to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's richest estuary, and encourage residents to take an active role in environmental education and advocacy. The trips include historical tours, discussions of Native American heritage, visits to museums and environmental film night. Participants will be able to speak with residents along the riverbanks, business owners and elected officials.
Participants can choose canoeing, camping and other activities for one day or a full week. The cost is $60 a day for adults; $30 a day for children.
The organization will offer its first Patuxent Teen Paddle, an educational four-day paddling and camping trip on the Patuxent River that includes work on restoration projects and programs on historical, cultural and ecological topics. The trip, which is only open to youth groups, begins July 29 and costs $50 a day. Tents and gear are not included.
Information: 410-377-6270 or visit www.acb-online.org.
Commission seeks nominations
The Howard County Commission on Disability issues is accepting nominations for its 2008 awards program. Awards are given annually to recognize outstanding efforts to advance participation in community life. The deadline to submit nominations is July 31.
Nominees can be employers, service providers, and those promoting access through universal design and community inclusion. Awards for individual achievement are given to adults, youths and educators.
Information or to download a nomination form: http:/ www.howardcountymd.gov/DS/ and click on the link to the nomination form. Or call 410-313-6402 to request a form.
Completed forms should be sent to Howard County Commission on Disability Issues, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21046, or faxed to 410-313-6424.
Second bus planned for seniors' trips
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman has announced that a second bus will be added to the HT Ride Baltimore City Shuttle for medical trips.
Demand has increased for the curb-to-curb transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities in Howard County; the second bus is expected to provide greater access to patrons and reduce travel time.
