CA News

"Go green" at the KidsKorner Spring Social
Featuring children's author Jennifer Keats Curtis on Friday, April 9

CA's International Exchange & Multicultural Programs sponsoring new programs
Partners with Howard County Library and Columbia Art Center to offer enriching, educational activities

Save the Date! Columbia Archives to celebrate 10th BikeAbout event Saturday, May 8
New this year - Walk & Wag, a two-mile walking tour option for walkers and their dogs

Notice: Quarterly Board of Directors' Meeting
The Columbia Association (CA), Inc., will hold a Quarterly Meeting of Members and Directors of the Corporation on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30pm at CA Headquarters for the purpose of Approval of Agenda and Minutes; President's FY 2010 Quarterly Report; Acceptance of FY 2010 Quarterly Operating and Capital Report; and Quarterly Financial Statements for FY 2010; and such other matters as may come before the meeting.

March 3, 2010: Lake Elkhorn Dredging Update -
The dredging contractor will be remobilizing the week of March 8 to gear up the dredging activities for 2010. Active dredging may begin as soon as the third week of March, weather permitting. Additionally the pedestrian bridge at the north end of the lake is scheduled to be removed on or about April 1, 2010 and replaced in June 2010. With the bridge removed, the hikers/bikers will not be able to complete the pathway circuit. Signs will be posted well ahead of the bridge removal to notify the public and barricades erected to protect the public.

CA Teen Advisory Committee co-sponsors free College Fair
Eighty-three schools to be represented at April 13 event

February 26 - Pedestrian Underpass Repair Notice
The completion of the Pedestrian Underpass Repairs at the Hayshed Lane, Lambskin Lane and Village Green locations will be delayed due to the unprecendented amount of snowfall during the month of February. Click here for more information.

Important Notice:
On March 1, 2010, the Town Center Plaza Concrete Repairs and Coatings Project will commence. Work will include specific areas of concrete replacement and the painting (coating) of select walkway railings. The anticipated duration of the project is 30 calendar days, weather permitting. In additional to this project, structural inspection and repair work will be performed on the Town Center Bell Tower in March 2010. Scaffolding will be erected on all sides of the Bell Tower and repair work shall be performed immediately following structural insepction by engineers.

CA seeking vendors and artisans for Columbia International Day
  

Deadline extended for community service scholarship
Spirit of Columbia Scholarship awards up to six $2,500 scholarships

What's New at CA

CA rewards teens for community service effort
Application Due Date extended to March 26, 2010
Spirit of Columbia Scholarship awards up to six $2,500 scholarships
Click here to download a 2010 Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Application.

Teens invited to enter internationally-themed art contest
Your World: What Makes You, You?
2010 Sister Cities Young Artist Competition open to Columbia residents ages 13 to 17
Deadline is April 15

Save the Date! Fourth annual Dog Day Afternoon
Saturday, April 17 at Hopewell Park

Teen-sponsored Save the Planet Day seeking green-related vendors and groups
Save the Planet Day scheduled for Saturday, April 24 at Downtown Columbia Lakefront

***Save the Date***
Columbia Archives celebrates 10th annual BikeAbout event Saturday, May 8

It's time to Get Active, Howard County
Get Active Howard County kicks off March 27 with event at Supreme Sports Club

International Day Vendor Application
  

Teen vocalists and bands invited to perform this summer at the Lakefront
Teen Tuesdays concert series part of annual Lakefront Festival

Board Happenings

Notice: Quarterly Board of Directors' Meeting
The Columbia Association (CA), Inc., will hold a Quarterly Meeting of Members and Directors of the Corporation on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30pm at CA Headquarters for the purpose of Approval of Agenda and Minutes; President's FY 2010 Quarterly Report; Acceptance of FY 2010 Quarterly Operating and Capital Report; and Quarterly Financial Statements for FY 2010; and such other matters as may come before the meeting.

CA Board's Letter to County Council on CB 58 and 59
November 14, 2009

CA presents Testimony to Howard County Planning Board on ZRA-113
CA wants development for downtown Columbia built on the values of Jim Rouse's vision
Read CA's Testimony and comments on DPZ's Key Recommendations

ZRA 113 - UPDATE
Click here to view the updated ZRA 113 Planning Board Testimony Matrix

Tips For You

Green Tip for a Greener Workplace
Pull the plug! When electronics are in "sleep" or "standby" mode, they still operate at up to 40% of their full running power; creating up to 190 lbs. in unnecessary greenhouse gases each year. When not in use, unplug electronics.

CA News

"Go green" at the KidsKorner Spring Social
Featuring children's author Jennifer Keats Curtis on Friday, April 9

CA's International Exchange & Multicultural Programs sponsoring new programs
Partners with Howard County Library and Columbia Art Center to offer enriching, educational activities

Save the Date! Columbia Archives to celebrate 10th BikeAbout event Saturday, May 8
New this year - Walk & Wag, a two-mile walking tour option for walkers and their dogs

Notice: Quarterly Board of Directors' Meeting
The Columbia Association (CA), Inc., will hold a Quarterly Meeting of Members and Directors of the Corporation on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30pm at CA Headquarters for the purpose of Approval of Agenda and Minutes; President's FY 2010 Quarterly Report; Acceptance of FY 2010 Quarterly Operating and Capital Report; and Quarterly Financial Statements for FY 2010; and such other matters as may come before the meeting.

March 3, 2010: Lake Elkhorn Dredging Update -
The dredging contractor will be remobilizing the week of March 8 to gear up the dredging activities for 2010. Active dredging may begin as soon as the third week of March, weather permitting. Additionally the pedestrian bridge at the north end of the lake is scheduled to be removed on or about April 1, 2010 and replaced in June 2010. With the bridge removed, the hikers/bikers will not be able to complete the pathway circuit. Signs will be posted well ahead of the bridge removal to notify the public and barricades erected to protect the public.

CA Teen Advisory Committee co-sponsors free College Fair
Eighty-three schools to be represented at April 13 event

February 26 - Pedestrian Underpass Repair Notice
The completion of the Pedestrian Underpass Repairs at the Hayshed Lane, Lambskin Lane and Village Green locations will be delayed due to the unprecendented amount of snowfall during the month of February. Click here for more information.

Important Notice:
On March 1, 2010, the Town Center Plaza Concrete Repairs and Coatings Project will commence. Work will include specific areas of concrete replacement and the painting (coating) of select walkway railings. The anticipated duration of the project is 30 calendar days, weather permitting. In additional to this project, structural inspection and repair work will be performed on the Town Center Bell Tower in March 2010. Scaffolding will be erected on all sides of the Bell Tower and repair work shall be performed immediately following structural insepction by engineers.

CA seeking vendors and artisans for Columbia International Day
  

Deadline extended for community service scholarship
Spirit of Columbia Scholarship awards up to six $2,500 scholarships

What's New at CA

CA rewards teens for community service effort
Application Due Date extended to March 26, 2010
Spirit of Columbia Scholarship awards up to six $2,500 scholarships
Click here to download a 2010 Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Application.

Teens invited to enter internationally-themed art contest
Your World: What Makes You, You?
2010 Sister Cities Young Artist Competition open to Columbia residents ages 13 to 17
Deadline is April 15

Save the Date! Fourth annual Dog Day Afternoon
Saturday, April 17 at Hopewell Park

Teen-sponsored Save the Planet Day seeking green-related vendors and groups
Save the Planet Day scheduled for Saturday, April 24 at Downtown Columbia Lakefront

***Save the Date***
Columbia Archives celebrates 10th annual BikeAbout event Saturday, May 8

It's time to Get Active, Howard County
Get Active Howard County kicks off March 27 with event at Supreme Sports Club

International Day Vendor Application
  

Teen vocalists and bands invited to perform this summer at the Lakefront
Teen Tuesdays concert series part of annual Lakefront Festival

Board Happenings

Notice: Quarterly Board of Directors' Meeting
The Columbia Association (CA), Inc., will hold a Quarterly Meeting of Members and Directors of the Corporation on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30pm at CA Headquarters for the purpose of Approval of Agenda and Minutes; President's FY 2010 Quarterly Report; Acceptance of FY 2010 Quarterly Operating and Capital Report; and Quarterly Financial Statements for FY 2010; and such other matters as may come before the meeting.

CA Board's Letter to County Council on CB 58 and 59
November 14, 2009

CA presents Testimony to Howard County Planning Board on ZRA-113
CA wants development for downtown Columbia built on the values of Jim Rouse's vision
Read CA's Testimony and comments on DPZ's Key Recommendations

ZRA 113 - UPDATE
Click here to view the updated ZRA 113 Planning Board Testimony Matrix

Tips For You

Green Tip for a Greener Workplace
Pull the plug! When electronics are in "sleep" or "standby" mode, they still operate at up to 40% of their full running power; creating up to 190 lbs. in unnecessary greenhouse gases each year. When not in use, unplug electronics.