'Prepare for Success' needs supplies
Program sponsored by the Community Action Council of Howard County raises funds to purchase backpacks and collects donations of school supplies from around the county. Donors will be able to drop off pencils, paper, scissors, rulers, crayons, notebooks and other supplies Monday through Aug. 28 at boxes throughout the county, including the Columbia Village Centers, all library branches, Columbia Association gyms, the George Howard Building and the Columbia Gateway Building. Call 410-313-6655.
Vendors wanted
Vendors and exhibitors are wanted for Howard County's 50+EXPO, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road. This year's event features a health fair, health screenings, workshops, live entertainment and food. Fees for vendors vary and are based on category and location. For more information, call 410-313-7467 or go to howardcountyaging.org and click on the 50+EXPO logo.
Columbia Association
* The Columbia Association is recruiting youths, ages 11 to 19, to become members of its middle school and teen advisory committees. As members of the committee, teens can create and implement events and programs for their peers. Past activities include teen idol and role model competitions, charity fundraisers, concerts, a free college fair, dances and more. Members must attend meetings once a month. Call 410-715-5523 for more information.
* The Columbia Association Board of Directors' Planning and Strategy Committee seeks volunteers whose background or careers are in the financial management area to serve a one-year term on the Financial Advisory Committee. Applicants must live or work on Columbia Association-assessed property.
Mail letters of interest along with a resume by July 27 to Chick Rhodehamel, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Suite 100, Columbia, 21044; via fax to 410-312-6327; or e-mail to chick.rhodehamel@columbiaassociation.com. For additional information, call 410-381-3551.
New officers
The Association of Community Services has elected new officers and members to its board of directors. The new officers are Jay Blackman, president; Harry Schwarz, vice president; Jodi Finkelstein, secretary; and Debra Popiel, treasurer. For more information about the association, its programs and services, call 410-715-9545 or go to acshoco.org.
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