June 03, 2011
Community members needed
The Columbia Association is seeking community members to serve on an Aquatics Master Plan Task Force that will provide guidance to the association as it develops the Aquatics Master Plan. The panel will work with the association to review and discuss alternatives, recommendations and priorities as they are developed. The master plan is a 10- to 20-year plan for the aquatics facilities. Interested community members apply online at columbiaassociation.org/aquaticsmasterplan/application.pdf. Applications are due on or before Friday, June 10. Please note that members of the advisory committee will be asked to serve as task force members so they do not need to apply. Information: 410-381-1096 or john.Herdson@columbiaassociation.com.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 12, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road in Laurel. To schedule an appointment and more information, call 800-272-2123 or go to eumclaurel.org.
Workshops
The Howard County Office of Children's Services will present a series of workshops for parents and guardians raising children from birth to age 8. Topics include child development, encouraging self-esteem and good behavior, positive guidance and discipline, and how to keep children safe and healthy. Classes are offered in an interactive group format and will include practical tips and advice for common situations, as well as hands-on activities. Interested persons can take just one class or the entire series of six. Each class is $5 and will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday from June 14 through August 23 at the North Laurel-Savage MultiService Center, 9900 Washington Blvd. in Laurel. To register and more information, call 410-313-1040.
Calling all artists!
The Howard County Arts Council is now accepting submissions for Art HoCo 2011. If you are a visual artist, 18 or older, who lives, works or studies in Howard County, you are eligible to apply to this biennial, juried exhibit. The juror will be David Gracyalny, Dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Maryland Institute College of Art. For entry forms and more information, call 410-313-2787. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, August 26.
Philanthropy award
Bernie and Connie Dancel will be given the 2011 Jim Greenfield Award for Compassionate Leadership by The Arc of Howard County at a tribute from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 16 at the Howard Hughes Building's Spear Center, 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia. The Dancels are noted for their personal philanthropy, particularly on behalf of children. The Dancels have also provided financial support for The Arc of Howard County through personal and corporate gifts to the capital campaign, endowment fund, annual campaign and frequent sponsorships. Proceeds from the $100 per person benefit will go to support programs and services provided by The Arc. For tickets and more information, call 410-730-0638, ext. 306.
'Mural in the Parks' contest
The Department of Recreation & Parks is sponsoring an art contest for youths ages 11-17. Contestants are to design a mural illustrating the department's activities or programs — such as the environment and nature, sports, art, music, dance or even a favorite park facility. There will be one winner for each of the park locations. Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate that can be used for a future camp, class, league, program or amusement park ticket. Entry forms with contest rules are available at howardcountymd.gov/rap. For more information, call Jennene Lausier at 410-313-1693. Entries should be mailed or dropped off at Recreation & Parks' Headquarters, Attention: Teen Division, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia 21046. Deadline is Wednesday, June 1.
Guided hikes
The Howard County Conservancy offers free guided hikes and talks on the second Saturday of the month. Visitors can enjoy an easy walk in the meadows and woods and along stream banks of the conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road in Woodstock. Information: 410-465-8877 or go to hcconservancy.org.
Volunteers
The Howard County Arts Council seeks two volunteers to serve on the Baltimore City Arts & Cultural grant review panel. Interested individuals should have expertise in science/history museums, aquariums, libraries or zoos. Attendance at a three- to four-hour meeting on June 15 is required. Send resume and letter of interest to grantsandprojects@hocoarts.org. Information: hocoarts.org.
Theater rental
