Dine and Drive: Enjoy Restaurant Weeks with The Turn House and Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club
Restaurant Weeks are January 20-February 2 — and you’ll be rewarding more than your taste buds! Savor an incredible prix-fixe meal at The Turn House…
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Corn Bean Salad
Try this instead of nachos! Makes six servings Ingredients 2 cans of black beans 2 cans of sweet corn (2 ears of sweet corn, when…
Columbia Association honored in “Best of Howard County 2019” Readers’ Choice Awards
DECEMBER 16, 2019 — Columbia Association (CA) is very pleased to be honored once again in Howard Magazine’s annual awards, in which readers vote on…
CA’s Environmentally Friendly Best Practices Make for a Cleaner, Greener Columbia
Saving the planet starts at home, and every household and each community that pitches in will contribute to making a difference. From conserving energy and combating climate…
What is gratitude, and why is it important to our health?
Robert Emmons, a leading expert on gratitude, discusses it as an emotion that expresses appreciation for goodness outside ourselves. While gratitude is often spontaneous, experts…
Columbia Association Celebrates HCPSS Teachers and Educators
Teachers and Educators, Thank you. Thank you for the work you do for our students and community — you contribute to Howard County being recognized…
Supreme Sports Club Renovations
Great News! Main Fitness Floor Reopened on Friday, November 15 And now the moment you’ve all been waiting for — the second phase of Supreme…
Help, my back went out! What do I do?
Dr. Josh Bross is a board-certified chiropractor with Elite Chiropractic and Sport and a member of CA’s Medical Advisory Board “Help, my back went…
Kristin Russell joins Columbia Association as new Director of Planning and Community Affairs
Columbia Association (CA) is proud to announce that Kristin Russell, AICP has joined CA’s Executive Team as the new Director of Planning and Community Affairs.…
CA’s Cornucopia Open House
Open House Saturday, November 16, 7am-6pm Various CA locations Admission is free and open to the public (some activities may require a fee to participate)…
Columbia Association removes several swing sets after a safety inspection
A list of affected tot lots is below, updated as of October 7, 2019: UPDATE, MARCH 25, 2019: Columbia Association continues to replace swing set…
The Global Burden of Diabetes
In recent decades, the number of people living with diabetes worldwide has surged dramatically. Diabetes is a disease that affects people of diverse backgrounds. The…
Healthy Aging
Dr. Kevin Carlson is a board-certified internist and geriatrician and a member of CA’s Medical Advisory Board Although some things that happen to us are…
Columbia Association discussing budget for Fiscal Year 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022
August 28, 2019 — Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors is scheduled to discuss CA’s budget at several upcoming work sessions and meetings through February…
BikeAbout 2019
Join us for the 19th annual Columbia Archives BikeAbout — a free, fun and informative tour spotlighting Columbia’s history and the connectivity of its pathway…
MyRide: How Combining Music and Video Improves Exercise Performance
The combination of music and video helps to create feelings of confidence by stimulating areas of the brain that complete emotional processing. This has the…
Columbia Athletic Club 2019 Celebration
Columbia Athletic Club has reopened after being closed for renovations for seven months, and we are excited to share it with you! The new, modernized…
MyMusic: Using Music to Enhance and Improve Your Workout
Music activates a wide range of brain regions, including those associated with emotion and autonomic responses. Here is what listening to music does for your…
MyRide: How Combining Music and Video Improves Exercise Performance
The combination of music and video helps to create feelings of confidence by stimulating areas of the brain that complete emotional processing. This has the…
From the Doctor – Continued
While UVA rays penetrate window glass and lead to photodamage and photoaging, UVB rays are blocked by window glass yet are the main cause of…
The Racquet Club at Hobbit’s Glen Renovation
The Racquet Club at Hobbit’s Glen was built nearly 26 years ago. While it’s still a great tennis facility, it’s beginning to show its age.…
Columbia Association Mourns Loss of Jane Dembner
Update: The community is invited to join Jane Dembner’s family, friends and colleagues as we celebrate her life. The celebration will be held on Saturday,…
Supreme Sports Club Relocated Classes During Renovations
Renovations at Supreme Sports Club begin Tuesday, May 28. There will be some changes to the group fitness schedule while work is underway. For more…
Shoulder Pain: It’s An “Under-Use” Syndrome
One of the most common conditions that I treat as an orthopedic surgeon is shoulder pain. Daily activities such as reaching overhead, doing yard work,…
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
By Chikoti Wheat, M.D. F.A.A.D. Skin cancer is by far the most common cancer in the United States — one in five Americans will develop…
Explore Columbia’s natural settings with CA’s 2019 series of organized outdoor walks
Columbia Association’s (CA) series of outdoor walks returns in 2019 with nine days of exploring the architecture, art, lakes, streams, wildlife and woodlands of Columbia.…
Columbia’s Promise documentary premieres on Maryland Public Television on April 28
The one-hour Maryland Public Television documentary Columbia’s Promise, which tells the story of Columbia, Maryland from urban planner and real estate developer James Rouse’s original…
Explore Columbia’s nature, history and art with CA’s guided outdoor walks
APRIL 10, 2019 — Learn about the lakes, wildlife, history and art in our community with “Exploring Columbia on Foot,” a series of free guided…
Columbia Association earns ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence from EPA and DOE
APRIL 9, 2019 — Columbia Association (CA) is proud to receive the 2019 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence for important contributions to energy efficiency. CA…
Join in Columbia Cleanup Day on Saturday, March 30 in all 10 villages
MARCH 27, 2019 — You’ll be amazed — and proud! — at what you and neighbors can accomplish in just a few hours, making the…
Celebrate March Mat-ness
In honor of March “Mat-ness” we’re bringing you a series of mat exercises to target your core and abs. We recommend performing each move 8-10…
Explore all of Columbia’s sister cities without leaving Columbia at March 24 event
MARCH 12, 2019 — You don’t need a passport to explore all of Columbia’s sister cities. Instead, you can go globetrotting at The Mall in…
Columbia Association seeking volunteer members for new Millennial Advisory Committee
MARCH 11, 2019 — Columbia Association (CA) is seeking volunteers between the ages of 19 and 35 to serve on CA’s new Millennial Advisory Committee.…
Columbia Association postpones decision to pursue recognition as a “community benefit association”
UPDATE: This press release has been revised to reflect that CA’s Board of Directors has not voted on whether or not to pursue recognition as…
Spend your summer on Columbia’s two golf courses
CA’s golf memberships allow you to spend more time out on the course. By Tripp Laino It might feel too early to start thinking about…
Millennial Advisory Committee will advise CA, Columbia
The Millennials Work Group found that they want more opportunities to socialize, including activities like social sports leagues, meetups, budget-friendly options, and — a popular…
March 25 event featuring famed author, experts and vendors kicks off CA’s new nutrition series
CA’s new nutrition series will feature popular speakers and highlight healthy eating options. By David Greisman Rip Esselstyn is a former firefighter who can help…
Interested candidates for CA Board of Directors invited to information sessions
Are you interested in serving the community? Columbia’s village elections are coming up soon! And this year, seven villages will hold elections to fill seats…
Summer camp options! Register early and get 10% off summer fun for your kids
Your camper will be all smiles paddling a canoe as part of Nature Camp, one of more than a dozen camp options CA offers. By…
CA’s new TRIBE programs offer team-based fitness to increase your results
TRIBE Head Coach Andy Guerin demonstrates an exercise using a suspension trap, which is used in some parts of the program. By Tripp Laino It’s…
Columbia Association honored in “Best of Howard County 2018” Readers’ Choice Awards
Columbia Association (CA) is very pleased to be honored once again in Howard Magazine’s annual awards, in which readers vote on the best that Howard…
Columbia Athletic Club reopens after extensive seven-month renovation project
NOVEMBER 30, 2018 — Columbia Association’s (CA) oldest fitness club is now ready to serve members and guests well into the future. That’s because Columbia…
Get your holiday shopping done with CA’s gift options
By Tripp Laino The holiday season can be quite a challenge. There are meals to prepare, errands to run, and gifts to buy — and…
The new CACycle program helps you set your pace and propel toward higher performance
By Tim Lemke Columbia Association’s new CACycle program is introducing several new indoor cycling classes that will help you rev up your workouts — and…
Fun ideas to get you out of the house this winter
By David Greisman There’s no excuse not to have fun in Columbia this winter. Sure, the days are shorter and the weather colder, but Columbia…
Volunteer Center Serving Howard County connects residents with volunteer opportunities
By David Greisman Some of the animals were given up. Others were abandoned, left to fend for themselves in the wilderness as strays. No…
Ease into your New Year’s resolutions with these simple classes
By Tripp Laino This is it — 2019 is going to be your year to tackle that fitness goal, no matter how big or small.…
Student summer exchange program sends teens to France and Spain, welcomes Europeans to Columbia
By Tim Lemke Leah McClelland knew France would be different, but it was the subtle things that caught her attention. Like the fact that people…
Students can receive Spirit of Columbia college scholarships for their efforts in the community
By Tripp Laino When Madelyn Harris learned that many students in her community don’t have enough food to eat, she felt like she needed to…
CA’s indoor pools help you exercise, relax, and have fun no matter the season
By David Greisman Sure, the cooling temperatures make this an inviting time to daydream about heading south for the ocean. But you don’t need to…
CA’s tennis programs serve players of all ages
By Tim Lemke On the count of three, the cheer begins — “Tennis! Tennis! Tennis!” A small group of 3- and 4-year-olds line up attentively…
Apply now: Scholarships from Columbia Association reward teens for community service efforts
OCTOBER 22, 2018 — Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Maggie J. Brown Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Award. Columbia Association’s scholarship program offers…
Veterans Day parade and ceremony in Downtown Columbia on November 11
OCTOBER 9, 2018 — The Howard County community is invited to honor those actively serving in the U.S. armed forces and the more than 20,000…
Keep calm and bark on! Dog Day returns on October 13 in Columbia
Keep calm and bark on! Columbia Association (CA) is excited to announce that it will be hosting the annual Dog Day on Saturday, October 13…
“Africa CultureFest: The Countries and Cultures of Black Panther and Beyond” set for October 14 in Ellicott City
OCTOBER 2, 2018 — The community is invited to enjoy a free afternoon of African music, dance performances and displays celebrating the countries and cultures…
This weekend! Columbia BikeAbout set for Saturday, September 29
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 — Columbia Association’s (CA) annual BikeAbout will take place this Saturday, September 29, with riders setting off from Oakland Mills Village Center.…
Dance your way to fitness with these enjoyable classes
By David Greisman You can lose weight while dancing to Taylor Swift — you can truly shake it off, shake it off — and you…
November 11 event in Downtown Columbia honors local veterans for their service to our country
By David Greisman This year, Howard County’s annual Veterans Day Parade will take place in Downtown Columbia, joining up with Columbia Association’s yearly event to…
Moms and moms-to-be can stay fit and feel their best with these special CA classes
By Tripp Laino Having a baby is a joyous occasion — but it can also be a stressful time. And with all of the changes…
Help your kids make the most out of a day off with CA’s School’s Out programs
By Tripp Laino Sure, your kids can spend their days when school is closed playing hours of Madden or Minecraft. But why not get…
Skaters and hockey players learn, thrive thanks to lessons at Columbia Ice Rink
By Tim Lemke Nadja bends one leg low to the ground and extends the other, demonstrating one of her favorite ice skating maneuvers — the…
Columbia Swim Center indoor pool reopens, wrapping up three summers of renovations
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 — Columbia Swim Center has reopened with a brand new look, the result of three consecutive summers of renovations to one of…
Columbia Association working to protect open space from property encroachments
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 — Columbia Association (CA) is taking additional steps to preserve and maintain its nearly 3,600 acres of open space, protecting the community’s…
Columbia, Maryland’s newest sister city is Liyang, China
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 — The community of Columbia, Maryland now has a fifth sister city — Liyang, China, which is located in southern China, 150…
Past Exhibits
June 1-21 Overview Main and Window Galleries Dancing with the Kiln Gods – Ceramics Exhibition by Greg Holmes The combination of earth, metal and wood…
Earlier start times for upcoming CA Board of Directors work sessions and meetings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 — Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors will hold several upcoming work sessions and meetings at 7pm — half an hour earlier…
“Color Columbia: Plein Air Paint Out” event hosts artists at Lake Kittamaqundi and Wilde Lake on September 8
AUGUST 23, 2018 — Artists will ditch their studios for the day to paint al fresco around Lake Kittamaqundi and Wilde Lake — and you…
Department of Energy recognizes Columbia Association for achieving Better Buildings Challenge
AUGUST 23, 2018 — Columbia Association (CA) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for achieving the ambitious 20% goal set as…
Public invited to learn about stream restoration project set for three Columbia villages
Plans for this project are now available. Please click here to view them. AUGUST 21, 2018 — Residents are invited to learn more about a…
Healthy Aging
Although some symptoms of aging are genetically predetermined, it may be a relief to know that the choices that we make can improve our health.…
Salon Series
SALON SERIES Sponsored by Columbia Art Center and Little Patuxent Review Monthly presentations by local artists, poets, actors, musicians and other specialists. These events are…
Long Reach Tennis Club honored with USTA excellence award
AUGUST 2, 2018 — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has selected Long Reach Tennis Club in Columbia, Maryland, as one of just 24 winners…
Save the date: Columbia BikeAbout returns on Saturday, September 29
JULY 31, 2018 — Columbia Association’s (CA) annual BikeAbout will be held Saturday, September 29, with riders setting off from Oakland Mills Village Center. The…
Public invited to comment on Columbia Association’s budget for Fiscal Year 2020
JULY 31, 2018 — Columbia (CA) Association’s Board of Directors is in the process of reviewing the budget for Fiscal Year 2020 — and will…
Columbia DogPark is a great place for people and their pooches to get together
By Tim Lemke It’s a sunny Tuesday morning, and it’s wrestling time at Columbia DogPark. Jacob Marley, a 15-month-old Treeing Walker Coonhound, is battling…
Columbia SkatePark has added new elements to the same great vibe
By Tim Lemke Kevin Brock has his skateboard in position, a well-worn Kyle Walker board that indicates just how much experience he brings to Columbia…
CA annual charge helps make Columbia one of the best places to live
By David Greisman When you came to Columbia, you were no doubt drawn by the high quality of life here — the great schools, the…
Summer will soon turn to fall, but you can keep the family fun going
By Tripp Laino Though school starts soon — sorry for the reminder, kids — there’s still plenty of time to enjoy yourself. And with Columbia…
Color Columbia Plein Air Paint Out brings artists outside for second year
By Tripp Laino Take a stroll around Lake Kittamaqundi or Wilde Lake Park and you’re bound to find all sorts of recreational activities —…
2,400 youth swimmers competing for championships in Columbia’s upcoming All-City Meet
JULY 18, 2018 — After weeks of swim meets, and after hundreds and thousands of yards and countless strokes through the water, some 2,400 of…
Stay Cool and Fit in the Pool
Stay Cool and Fit in the Pool Although many think of summer as a time to relax and unwind outside by the pool, you should…
African performers, exhibitors and food vendors needed for October CultureFest in Howard County
JUNE 20, 2018 — African musicians, dancers, exhibitors and food vendors are needed for the upcoming “Africa CultureFest: The Countries and Cultures of Black Panther…
Stay Safe This Summer and Protect Yourself from Ticks
Tick protection is important and simple to achieve By Dr. Harry Oken, Columbia Association’s medical director People don’t realize how small ticks can be. A…
See free movies, concerts and more nearly every night this summer at CA’s Lakefront Summer Festival
JUNE 12, 2018 — Another great summer of movies, concerts and more is set to begin this year in Columbia. With a packed schedule of…
Columbia Association seeking Audit Committee member
Columbia Association’s Board of Directors is seeking a stakeholder of the Columbia community with substantial financial expertise to serve as a voting member of Columbia…
This weekend! Free KidsDay event on Saturday, June 9 at Columbia SportsPark
KidsDay — the fun, annual welcome-to-summer event for kids hosted by Columbia Association (CA) — returns on Saturday, June 9 from 10am to 2pm at Columbia SportsPark, 5453…
Five great ideas for going out (literally) on a date
By David Greisman You don’t need to rely to the old cliché of drinks at the bar or dinner and a movie to have…
Take full advantage of CA’s outdoor pools this summer with these programs and events
By Tripp Laino There are so many ways to enjoy the summer at Columbia Association’s pools, and that fun goes well beyond splashing, diving,…
CA has made energy efficiency a priority. Here’s how you can, too!
By Gina Gallucci-White Columbia Association set a rather ambitious goal earlier this decade, though it was a rather worthwhile challenge to take on. As…
Beloved “Mr. B” has shown free films for Columbia residents for decades
By Tripp Laino It started in 1969 with a projector — aimed at a king-sized sheet hung on a clothesline — showing a few…
CA’s camps make for a most memorable summer
By David Greisman There’s still time to give your kids the time of their lives. Registration remains open for Columbia Association’s summer camps, with…
Exploring Columbia on Foot outdoor walks series highlights Columbia’s outdoor spaces
By Gina Gallucci-White Many people are drawn to Columbia by the open space, but a surprising number don’t take full advantage of it. Instead,…
CA can help you get the most out of the warm weather
By Tracy Dye and Tripp Laino For many, summertime means pool time — and if that’s what you’re looking for, CA has you covered…
Better your golf game with these CA programs
By David Greisman If you’re dreaming of being fitted for that famed green jacket, want a better chance at bragging rights when you hit…
KidsDay on June 9 includes free activities and fun for the whole family
By Tracy Dye Kids can rejoice! Summertime is near, which means that it’s almost time to bid school work adieu and enjoy a couple…
EPA awards Columbia Association with ENERGY STAR® Certificate of Recognition
APRIL 24, 2018 — Columbia Association (CA) has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with an ENERGY STAR Certificate of Recognition for…
State-of-the-art Long Reach Tennis Club now open; grand opening event set for April 20
APRIL 10, 2018 — The best place to play tennis in Howard County (and arguably in the entire Mid-Atlantic Region) recently opened its doors in…
Free KidsDay event on Saturday, June 9 at Columbia SportsPark
APRIL 3, 2018: KidsDay — the fun, annual welcome-to-summer event for kids hosted by Columbia Association (CA) — returns on Saturday, June 9 from 10am…
CA budget passes; funding includes major renovations at Columbia Athletic Club
By David Greisman Columbia Association’s budget for the next two fiscal years funds the high quality of life that has helped make Columbia one…
CA’s NewU programs offer four health-focused options to improve your life
By Tripp Laino Beach season is just around the corner, prompting many of us to start contemplating a new diet or workout regimen. But…
How CA gets Columbia’s open space ready for the season
By Tracy Dye Much of what makes spring such a welcome arrival happens on its own. Flowers and trees bloom. The days get longer…
The First Tee of Howard County mentors youth in golf, core values
By Tripp Laino Bryana Nguyen walked the fairways of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links — widely regarded as one of America’s best courses…
Columbia Neighborhood Swim League is a summer tradition of community and competition
By Tracy Dye For more than 40 years, the Columbia Neighborhood Swim League has been a tradition, a rite of passage for kids throughout…
February 2018 Millennials Work Group Meeting Kickoff
The first meeting of the Millennials Work Group was held in February 2018. The group is made up of 15 Columbia community members representing those…
Stress Awareness and How It Benefits You
Steve Gaeng, Ph.D., a psychologist with Crossroads Psychological Associates and a member of CA’s Medical Advisory Board The connection between stress and illness is well-documented.…
Three steps to better health for World Health Day
By Jim Crowder, CA personal trainer At its core, health equals energy. If you are healthy, you feel better, and you have more physical and…
Explore all of Columbia’s sister cities without leaving Columbia at April 22 event
MARCH 16, 2018 — You don’t need to dip deep into your bank account to explore all of Columbia’s sister cities. Instead, come do your…
CA’s new Climate Change and Sustainability Advisory Committee seeking members
MARCH 12, 2018 — Columbia Association (CA) is seeking members for its newly formed Climate Change and Sustainability Advisory Committee. Candidates with an interest and…
Large stream restoration project planned for three Columbia villages
MARCH 8, 2018 — A large stream restoration project is planned over the next few years in the villages of Harper’s Choice, Town Center and…
CA helps kids get exercise while having fun
By Tracy Dye Parents aren’t the only ones who can enjoy a good workout at the gym. Thanks to Columbia Association’s broad menu of fitness…
CA’s two golf courses have options for everyone
By Tripp Laino Both of Columbia Association’s golf courses — Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club (named the best in the county for three years in…
Columbia Art Center hosts lectures, literary readings and other expert presentations
By David Greisman Columbia Art Center is more than just a, well, art center. It is also a cultural destination, a place where you can…
CA’s multicultural programs let you explore the globe from the comfort of Columbia
By Tripp Laino Many of us love the idea of traveling the world to far-flung destinations and other tourist attractions. But in-between daydreams and…
Core de Force® combines a variety of combat-based fitness moves for a strong core workout
By: Tracy Dye Getting a full-body workout doesn’t have to require hours of different exercises or a bunch of equipment. With Core de Force®…
Lela Sewell-Williams comes to Columbia Archives after two decades of working in the field
By David Greisman It’s fitting and rather poetic, the role that history has played in Lela Sewell- Williams’ life and career. You have to go…
Join in Columbia Cleanup Day on Saturday, March 24 in all 10 villages
FEBRUARY 21, 2018 — Columbia can be even more beautiful, and the environment can be more healthy, after just three hours on Columbia Cleanup Day.…
March Madness Workout
Get Ready for March with a March Madness-Inspired Workout! Columbia Association personal trainer Michele Fox walks you through some basketball-influenced moves to help you prep…
Sleep Apnea: What Is It and How Do You Know If You Have It?
Sleep Apnea: What Is It and How Do You Know If You Have It? By Dr. Kevin Carlson, board-certified internist and geriatrician Fatigue is one…
Spring Training Fitness Sweepstakes!
During CA’s Spring Training Open House on March 3, CA’s Personal Training Team is offering CA members a free lottery drawing for the “Spring into…
Relax and recover at Haven on the Lake
By Tracy Dye, February 2018 Stress can take many forms — muscle aches, anxiety or just a general feeling of blah. If you are…
Spirit of Columbia Scholarship winners share their stories
By David Greisman, February 2018 Aaron Park has been volunteering since before he knew what volunteering was. As a child, the young plant enthusiast would…
7 ways to shake up your workout routine with these
By Tripp Laino, February 2018 It’s February, and while you’re still passionate about your New Year’s resolution to get fit or drop a few…
What to know about CA’s camps before signing your kids up for summer fun
By David Greisman, February 2018 Summer seems far enough away, it still being February and all, and yet this is the prime time to begin…
CA’s Personal Training offers a great way to get guidance on getting fit
By Tripp Laino, February 2018 Bonnie Pace was already a standout as Howard County’s top personal trainer for five of the last six…
4 great dates at CA for Valentine’s Day
4 great dates at CA for Valentine’s Day By Tracy Dye, February 2018 February is the month of love, but when you live in…
What Does Overfat Mean?
How Can We Tell if We Are Overfat? By Dr. Harry Oken, M.D. Changes in lifestyle have led to 70-90% of us having too much…
Check Your Heart in 2018
Be Smart in 2018 — Check Your Heart Dr. Sean Gloth, board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, is a member of Columbia Association’s…
CA Community Focus
CA Community Focus is a quarterly eNewsletter that highlights Columbia Association construction projects, community planning work, pending legislation related to planning and development in Columbia,…
Columbia Association hires Lela J. Sewell-Williams as new manager of Columbia Archives
January 12, 2018 — Columbia Association (CA) is proud to welcome Lela J. Sewell-Williams as the new manager of Columbia Archives, the institution whose mission…
Nothing to fear
These classes and programs are good starting points for beginners who want to get fit By David Greisman, January 2018 Going to the gym…
Time is money – Jan. 2018
Lend a hand to someone else and then get help for yourself through time banking By Tracy Dye, January 2018 They say time is…
Splash it up! – Jan. 2018
Snack-n-Slide sessions are among one of several fun ways to make the most of a day off By Tripp Laino, January 2018 SplashDown is…
More than kid stuff – Jan. 2018
Five things you may not know about CA’s Youth and Teen Center By David Greisman, January 2018 Columbia Association’s Youth and Teen Center goes…
Young at art – Jan. 2018
Children and families have many ways to get creative at Columbia Art Center By Tracy Dye, January 2018 It was evening, so Abby Simcock…
What is BOGAFit? – Jan. 2018
Try CA’s new full-body workout, which combines yoga, Pilates and core exercises while balancing on the water. By Tripp Laino, January 2018 While I’ve tried…
Globe trotters – Nov. 2017
Globe trotters: Sister Cities exchange matches Howard County teens with French or Spanish counterparts By Tripp Laino, November 2017 Despite being fairly well-versed in Spanish,…
The swings of things – Oct. 2017
The swings of things: Columbia SportsPark/SkatePark has mini-golf, batting cages and more By Tripp Laino, October 2017 While the warm summer breezes might be gone…
Columbia creates! – Oct. 2017
Columbia creates! Workshops for all ages; create projects in hours and create memories that last years By David Greisman, October 2017 Rome wasn’t built in…
Kick it up a notch! – Oct. 2017
Kick it up a notch! CA’s martial arts classes teach skills to families, adults and children By Tripp Laino, October 2017 Their belt colors matched…
Community building – Oct. 2017
Community building: Speakers series event focuses on enhancing Columbia’s aging neighborhoods By David Greisman, October 2017 Columbia’s 50th Birthday hasn’t just been about celebrating the…
Jump into fitness – Oct. 2017
Jump into fitness: CA’s free JumpStart program helps new members take the leap By Tracy Dye, October 2017 I recently decided to try out Columbia…
Concern About Air Traffic Noise
Residents who are concerned about changes made to arrival and departure paths at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport may learn more below and at the links…
Columbia Association holding public budget hearing on Jan. 18
December 21, 2017 — Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors will hold a public budget hearing on Thursday, Jan. 18, beginning at 7:30pm at Slayton…
Apply now for Columbia Association scholarships rewarding teens for community service efforts
December 20, 2017 — Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Maggie J. Brown Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Award. Columbia Association’s scholarship program offers…
Columbia Association honored in “Best of Howard County 2017” Readers’ Choice Awards
Columbia Association (CA) is very pleased to be honored once again in Howard Magazine’s annual awards, in which readers vote on the best that Howard…
Columbia Association wants to hear from millennials
Columbia Association is seeking younger Columbia residents, employees and students to share ideas about how to serve them better. CA is seeking volunteers between the…
Exploring ways to better serve Millennials
Report Accepted On January 24, 2019, the Columbia Association Board of Directors accepted the Millennials Work Group Report: Exploring Ways to Better Serve Millennials. As…
Enhancing Columbia’s Neighborhoods: Learning from Best Practice
Overview CA’s Community Building Speakers Series hosts thought-provoking speakers on topics that stimulate us to discuss, engage, and build our sense of community here in…
Fete Event
Celebrate Columbia: A special evening fete of sights and sounds was held on Sunday, October 1 at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. Late afternoon activities began with the…
Interfaith Event
On September 17, the 50th anniversary of the first worship service held at Slayton House in 1967—Columbia’s Interfaith Centers of Wilde Lake, Oakland Mills and…
School Event
On Sunday, April 23 over 700 students from the twelve Howard County high schools performed at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The story of Jim Rouse and…
People Tree
“The People Tree” by Pierre Du Fayet is Columbia’s most visible and iconic sculpture. This civic monument is the artistic interpretation of…
Birthday Cake Event
A giant birthday cake was staged near the fountain at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. Guy Guzzone, Maryland State Senator; Allan Kittleman, Howard County Executive; Mary…
Founders Day
Columbia’s Founder, James W. Rouse would have celebrated his 103rd Birthday on April 26, 2017. A tribute to his vision and dedication to a better…
Banner Signs
Banners heralded the significance of Columbia’s 50th Birthday along roadways in Town Center and within Columbia Mall from January through October 2017. The colorful signature graphics…
50th Birthday
Daffodils Banner Signs School Event Founders Day Birthday Cake Event People Tree Camps Plein Air Orchestra Interfaith Event Fete of Sights and Sounds
Healthy Holiday Recipes
Cooking this holiday season? Here are some healthy holiday recipes It can be hard to eat healthy during the holidays — meals are big, portions…
Columbia Association affirms Paris Agreement on climate change, remains committed to clean energy
From the beginning, Columbia Association (CA) has proudly shouldered the responsibility bestowed by Columbia’s founder, James W. Rouse, to “respect the land” and care for…
Dredging at Wilde Lake to begin soon, work expected to continue into December
Wilde Lake will have approximately 15,000 yards of sediment removed from the upper portion of the lake and the cove area before the end of…
Oct. 25 event focuses on enhancing Columbia’s aging neighborhoods
Columbia’s 50th Birthday hasn’t just been about celebrating the past, but about imagining the future as well. So much attention is understandably being given to…
Advisory Committees Help CA Grow
Columbia Association (CA) appreciates community feedback and encourages community members to get involved. One way to get involved is by serving on one of CA’s…
The life saving power of AEDs
AEDs offer live saving power Learn how you can save a life using an AED By Dr. Harry Oken, CA’s Medical Director When celebrity trainer…
Get a closer look at Columbia Association this October in the “Excite Columbia” citizens academy
Columbia Association’s (CA) citizens academy, Excite Columbia, returns soon for its 2017 session. The free three-week program will begin Tuesday, Oct. 3 and concludes on…
Lakefront Summer Festival
About the Columbia Lakefront Summer Festival Live music, family movies, and dancing — our schedule has something for everyone and is sure to please! June…
Fall into fun with Columbia Association
By Tripp Laino Labor Day might mark the unofficial end of summer — but at Columbia Association (CA), we think there’s no reason not to…
Save the date: Experts to discuss enhancing Columbia’s older neighborhoods on Oct. 25
Columbia’s 50th Birthday hasn’t just been about celebrating the past, but about imagining the future as well. An important part of that is to focus…
Columbia BikeAbout spotlights Columbia’s history, beauty on Saturday, September 23
Columbia Association’s (CA) annual BikeAbout will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, with riders setting off from the dock at Lake Elkhorn. The free, fun and…
Public invited to comment on Columbia Association’s budget at meetings and work sessions through February 2018
Columbia Association is in the process of drafting its budgets for the next two-year budget cycle, which will take CA from May 2018 through April…
Sustaining your summer workout into the fall
Keep your summer momentum into the fall As the summer slowly comes to a close, schools are back in session and you begin to plan…
New date: Oceania CultureFest celebrates Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands on Oct. 22 in Ellicott City
The community is invited to participate at the Oceania CultureFest, which will celebrate the cultures of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This free…
“Color Columbia: Plein Air Paint Out” event hosts artists at Lake Kittamaqundi and Wilde Lake on Sept. 9
In celebration of Columbia’s 50th Birthday, approximately 50 artists will ditch their studios for the day to paint al fresco around Lake Kittamaqundi and Wilde…
Strengthening Columbia’s village center businesses the focus of new CA/HCEDA initiative
Columbia Association (CA) and the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) are collaborating on a new initiative to support retailers in Columbia’s nine village centers.…
The hotel room workout
A simple workout you can do in your hotel By Darrell Gough Just because you are away from home does not mean you need to…
Save the date: Columbia BikeAbout returns on Saturday, September 23
Columbia Association’s (CA) annual BikeAbout will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, with riders setting off from the dock at Lake Elkhorn. The free, fun and…
Live stream of Columbia Association Board of Directors meetings begins Thursday, June 22, 2017
Meetings of Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors will now be available to watch online beginning on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 7:30pm. Each meeting…
See free movies, concerts and more nearly every night this summer at CA’s Lakefront Summer Festival
Another great summer of movies, concerts is set to begin this year in Columbia. With a packed schedule of 23 movies and 50 concerts, Columbia…
Beloved carillon bells return to Downtown Columbia with “Bell Tree” at Lake Kittamaqundi
One of the most beloved features of Downtown Columbia, Maryland, has returned — the carillon bells are once again ringing every 15 minutes from a…
Columbia Association awards $2,500 scholarships to six community service-minded seniors
Columbia Association (CA) is proud to announce and recognize the recipients of the Maggie J. Brown Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Award, a $2,500 scholarship awarded…
Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention
Be safe this summer with these tick and lyme disease prevention tips! By Janice Stanton, health education coordinator, Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center More…
Dog Day Afternoon postponed due to weather, rescheduled for Saturday, May 20
Dog Day Afternoon has been postponed due to the rain showers that are expected in Columbia through the day of the event. Columbia Association’s (CA)…
Founder’s Day celebrates James Rouse’s legacy with May 9 event in Columbia
Community members are invited to attend “Founder’s Day: A Celebration of the Vision, Leadership and Legacy of James Rouse” on Tuesday, May 9, from 9am-noon…
Healthy Eating Means Better Living For You
Healthy Eating for a Better Life By Dr. Harry Oken, CA’s Medical Director Healthy eating means better living. The core therapy for cholesterol management as…
Oceania CultureFest postponed
Note (April 25, 2017): Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Oceania CultureFest — originally scheduled for May 7 — has been postponed until the…
Columbia Association Board Chairman Andrew Stack named outstanding leader by Community Associations Institute
Andrew Stack, chairman of Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors, has been named one of just six recipients of the 2017 Outstanding Board Member…
Long Reach Tennis Club construction under way, bringing new indoor courts to Columbia
Construction on the Long Reach Tennis Club is under way, with the new, state-of-the-art facility expected to open in Columbia by spring 2018. Long Reach…
Journaling can help you get healthy
By Bonnie Pace, MS, CNS, LDN, Personal Training Supervisor There is one common theme that comes up when research is conducted on those who have…
Go to sleep!
Get some sleep! March is National Sleep Awareness Month. As an adult, how often do you wish someone would tell you to go to sleep…
Discussions on race, class and culture seek to help make Columbia a more inclusive community
Columbia residents are being asked to take part in a series of facilitated small-group discussions on the intersections of race, class and culture — sessions…
The Mall Kicks Off Columbia’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Ceremony and Free Entertainment Launch Festivities The Mall in Columbia will kick-off Columbia’s six-month 50th Birthday celebration with fanfare on Sunday, March 19. Opening ceremonies…
Join in Columbia Cleanup Day on Saturday, March 25 in all 10 villages
Columbia can be even more beautiful — and the environment can be more healthy — after just three hours on Columbia Cleanup Day. Columbia Cleanup…
Columbia Dialogues
Columbia Dialogues — working together to enhance Columbia as a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community for all Columbia’s 50th Birthday Celebration is convening facilitated, small-group discussions…
Keep calm and bark on! CA’s Dog Day Afternoon returns on May 13
Keep calm and bark on! Columbia Association (CA) is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 10th annual Dog Day Afternoon on Saturday,…
Deadline approaching for service-minded teens to apply for $2,500 Spirit of Columbia scholarship award
Teens still have time left to apply for the 2017 Maggie J. Brown Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Award — a $2,500 scholarship awarded to students…
Strong Collaborations Support Great Schools
For the second year in a row, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been ranked No. 1 among the “Best School Districts in…
World-renowned luminarium attraction set to light up Columbia during 50th Birthday Celebration
An unusual light experience — an interactive sculpture that people can enter and walk through — will highlight the Columbia landscape as part of the…
Oceania CultureFest postponed
Note (April 25, 2017): Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Oceania CultureFest — originally scheduled for May 7 — has been postponed until the…
Personal Training Couple Testimonial by Steven Lewis
When I first started going to the Columbia Athletic Club, it was for the same reason as most men — I wanted to become cut…
Potential candidates for CA Board of Directors invited to information sessions
Columbia Association (CA) will host two information sessions in February 2017 for those who are considering serving the Columbia community by seeking an opportunity to…
Empowering Leaders to “Take Their Place”
If you are actively involved in your community, chances are you know someone who has graduated from Leadership Howard County. This community leadership organization was…
Weight loss: A team effort
Personal training helped this mother-daughter duo shed over 50 pounds By Tracy Dye For Johnnie and Kerri Nussbaum, weight loss has been a team effort.…
Be careful when shoveling snow!
Exercise caution when shoveling snow By Dr. Sean Gloth, cardiologist and member of CA’s Medical Advisory Board It is widely known that shoveling snow and…
Wilde Reading Series
This free literary reading series features local poets and authors, as well as an open mic for interested audience members. Please check out the spring…
#OneHoward to Promote Tolerance and Acceptance
Very few places in the country have the values of inclusion and diversity built into their very foundation the way Columbia does. The values of…
Four fun ways to get fit with CA
Sticking to your New Year’s resolution can be a challenge, no matter what you’ve chosen to change. If you’re looking to improve your health and…
6 Ways to Prevent and Manage Diabetes
Simple ways to prevent and manage diabetes By Tracy Dye Diabetes has become a prevalent issue in the United States. According to the Center for…
Columbia Association honored in “Best of Howard County 2016” Readers’ Choice Awards
Columbia Association (CA) is grateful to be honored once again in Howard Magazine’s annual awards, in which readers vote on the best that Howard County…
First-ever student exchange trips to Ghana offered by Columbia Association in summer 2017
The first-ever high school student summer exchange between the community of Columbia, Maryland, and its sister city of Tema, Ghana, will take place in 2017.…
Columbia, Maryland blooms again with 50,000 daffodils planted for its 50th birthday
Five decades ago, the figurative seeds for a groundbreaking new community had been planted. Columbia, Maryland blossomed, bloomed and became a destination for people seeking…
HaitiFest to be held in Columbia, Maryland, on Sunday, Jan. 22
Columbia Association invites the community to HaitiFest, an event being held in celebration of the cultures of the Caribbean island as well as the establishment…
Enjoy a Healthy Thanksgiving!
Make smart choices for a healthy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness and celebration. Unfortunately, several staples of such festivities include dishes, drinks and…
Apply now for Columbia Association scholarships rewarding teens for community service efforts
Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Maggie J. Brown Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Award. Up to six $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to…
Columbia Association offering student exchange trips to France and Spain in summer 2017
Parents and teens interested in learning about the annual summer Sister Cities High School exchange program with Columbia’s sister cities in France and Spain are…
Halloween Candy: Trick or treat?
Don’t trick yourself with treats on Halloween! Halloween is right around the corner, and while it’s fun to scare yourself with movies, haunted houses and…
SplashDown reopens better and faster with free celebration in Columbia on Saturday, Oct. 22
SplashDown is reopening this weekend for the first time in a year and a half! Be one of the first to try it out at…
Four Ways Yoga Can Boost Your Brain
Four Ways Yoga is Good For Your Brain By Tracy Dye It is well known that yoga offers a host of physical benefits ﹘﹘ but did you know…
This Weekend: Central America and Mexico Culture Fest on Sunday, Oct. 16 in Ellicott City
Columbia Association (CA), in collaboration with the Howard County Library System, invites the community to this weekend’s Central America and Mexico Culture Fest for an…
Kindness Creates Community: #choose2Bkind
Perhaps you have seen the green Choose Civility car magnets around town, or maybe your vehicle sports one. Choose Civility is so much more than…
Next week! Columbia Association Speakers Series explores racial integration in housing on Oct. 4
Columbia Association (CA) is pleased to present “Sustaining Racial Integration in Housing in Columbia: Exploring the Model of Oak Park, Illinois,” the next event in…
Columbia, Maryland Named the Best Small City in America by Money Magazine
For nearly five decades, the residents of Columbia, Maryland have known that our community is one of the best places to live in the country.…
Columbia Association holding public budget hearing on Oct. 13
Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors will hold a public budget hearing on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 7:30pm at CA Headquarters, 6310 Hillside Court,…
Columbia, Maryland’s newest sister city is Cap-Haitien, Haiti
The community of Columbia, Maryland now has a fourth sister city — Cap-Haitien, Haiti, a community on the northern coast of the Caribbean island of…
Auditions begin this week for Columbia Teen Idol singing competition
The road to crowning this year’s Teen Idol begins this month, when Columbia Association (CA) will host three auditions for its 14th annual Hear My…
The Best Exercises to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis
Increase strength and bone density with the following exercises By Tracy Dye It’s always good to bone up on different ways to keep your body…
Fall Brings Start to Exciting New Year at Howard Community College
As fall approaches, Howard Community College marks its 46th year of educating county residents. Howard Community College started with only one building on campus, but…
CA’s fall events provide fun, learning for the whole family
CA’s fall events provide fun, learning for the whole family School’s back in session, and CA isn’t slowing down in providing opportunities for fun, engagement…
Aquatic classes boost mood, brain function
Injury Prevention and a Healthy Brain with Aqua Classes Healthwise, adding water-based exercises to your routine can help you make a splash now and several…
A DIY Kitchen Makeover
Cook up some healthy habits by making over your kitchen We can all be products of our environment. Turning your home into one that inspires…
Eliminating your work stress
by Trace Dye Is work stress consuming your life? A certain amount of strain in the workplace is unavoidable, but when stress begins to permeate…
Less than a month away: Columbia BikeAbout on Saturday, September 17; volunteers still needed
Columbia Association’s (CA) annual BikeAbout will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, with riders setting off from the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. The free, fun and informative…
Columbia Association Speakers Series explores racial integration in housing
Columbia Association (CA) is pleased to present “Sustaining Racial Integration in Housing in Columbia: Exploring the Model of Oak Park, Illinois,” the next event in…
Sustaining Racial Integration in Housing in Columbia
Sustaining Racial Integration in Housing in Columbia: Exploring the Model of Oak Park, Illinois Highlights Subtitles / Closed Caption provided Full Video Presentation Click…
Central American and Mexican musicians, dancers, exhibitors and food vendors needed for upcoming Culture Fest
Central American and Mexican musicians, dancers, exhibitors and food vendors needed for upcoming Culture Fest Columbia Association (CA) is seeking Central American and Mexican musicians,…
Focusing on personal growth through sports
Many people think of Special Olympics as a one-day track and field meet for people with disabilities — but it’s so much more than that.…
On Top Of Your Game
CA’s golf, tennis pros help teach the finer points of their sports By Tripp Laino Wanting to improve your play on the court or course…
Columbia Association welcomes new owner of Coho Grill restaurant at Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club
Columbia Association (CA) is happy to welcome Thomas Zippelli, the new owner of The CoHo Grill, a restaurant and bar at CA’s Hobbit’s Glen Golf…
Basketball Clinic
For grades 3-9. Have fun and improve your game with a week of skills, drills, contests and games. Players are grouped by age and skill…
Columbia Association’s Columbia Clippers sends two swimmers to U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Omaha
Two members of Columbia Association’s (CA) Columbia Clippers swim team are competing in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, vying for spots on the U.S. Olympic…
Having Fun is Serious Business
Promoting all that is wonderful and unique about visiting and living in Howard County is Howard County Tourism and Promotion’s primary purpose. And there is…
Columbia Festival of the Arts Returns in June
Columbia Festival of the Arts and Columbia Association (CA) share a long history of presenting arts and entertainment throughout not only Columbia, but also across…
Columbia recognized as “Bicycle Friendly Community”
The community of Columbia, Maryland, has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a bronze Bicycle Friendly Community award, joining more than 370…
Columbia Association receives $66,000 rebate from BGE for installing energy-efficient heating and power unit
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) has approved a $66,000 rebate to offset more than one-quarter of the cost of an energy-efficient combined heat and…
Columbia Association selects five service-minded seniors as Spirit of Columbia scholarship winners
For more than 25 years, Columbia Association (CA) has recognized high school seniors for outstanding service to their community. This year, the Maggie J. Brown…
Columbia Association extends contract with President/CEO Milton W. Matthews into 2019
Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that President/CEO Milton W. Matthews has accepted a new three-year contract. “The Board has been…
Explore Columbia’s natural settings with CA’s 2016 series of organized outdoor walks
Columbia Association’s (CA) series of outdoor walks returns in 2016 with 10 days of exploring the lakes, streams, woodlands and wildlife of Columbia. “Exploring Columbia…
Green Power
Columbia Association (CA) has been making strides in recent years to leverage green power opportunities and reduce our carbon footprint. Since August 2015, electricity use at…
Dorsey’s Search RideAbout highlights village’s beauty and history on May 21
Mark your calendars for the Dorsey’s Search RideAbout — a short, family-friendly bicycle ride on Saturday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m. The Dorsey’s Search RideAbout…
Volunteers needed in late May and early June to help count bicyclists and pedestrians
Columbia Association (CA) and the Howard County Office of Transportation are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help count the number of pedestrians and bicyclists on CA…
Host families sought for Ghanaian exchange students visiting Columbia this July
Columbia Association (CA) is seeking families to host high school students who will be visiting from July 15 to July 31 from Columbia’s sister city…
Minding the Store. Retail Realities in Commercial Centers: what is necessary to make
On November 9, 2010, CA hosted its first Community Building Speakers Series event that featured Tom Moriarty. Mr. Moriarty discussed what parameters retail stores have…
Creating 8-80 Cities: Walking, Cycling and Public Places for All
On April 7, 2011 Gil Penalosa (Executive Director of 8-80 Cities) came to Columbia to discuss how cities can be designed to be vibrant for…
21st Century Development Trends – How will Columbia Measure Up?
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The Path Forward: Cycling Innovations across the US
On April 25, 2012, Columbia Association hosted its fourth Community Building Speakers Series featuring Jennifer Toole – a nationally-recognized leader in bicycle and pedestrian planning…
Sustainable Stormwater Management Forum
On February 21, 2013, CA, through its Watershed Advisory Committee, brought four speakers to discuss sustainable stormwater management practices including Joshua Feldmark, Director of Howard…
Cultural Catalyst: Arts, Creative Place-making & Economic Prosperity
Columbia Association and the Howard County Council of the Arts co-sponsored the seventh speaker in the Community Building Speakers Series featuring Randy Cohen: Vice President…
To Your Health: How Community Design can Promote Healthy Lifestyles
Columbia Association and the Horizon Foundation partnered to bring the eighth speaker in the Community Building Speakers Series Mark Fenton: a national expert in public…
Best Zoning Practices for Large Planned Communities
Columbia Association and Howard County Government partnered to host speaker Don Elliott, FAICP on October 28 at Slayton House. Mr. Elliott, Director with Clarion Associates…
Diversity Matters: Building on Columbia’s History as an Inclusive Community
About the Community Building Speakers Series CA’s Community Building Speakers Series hosts thought-provoking speakers on topics that stimulate us to discuss, engage, and build our…
CA Board Recap: 3-10-16
At the Columbia Association (CA) Board of Directors meeting held March 10, CA’s Board discussed potential changes to membership structure. The March 24 meeting was…
Speaker Series Event to Feature UMBC President
Join us for “Diversity Matters: Building on Columbia’s History as an Inclusive Community,” featuring University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) President Freeman A. Hrabowski…
A brighter future for Long Reach
The first residents moved into the village of Long Reach in 1971, and over the years it has grown to have more residents than any…
CA passes budget for Fiscal Years 2017-2018
New projects include tennis facility, Columbia Swim Center upgrades By Tripp Laino Columbia Association’s Board of Directors voted earlier this year to approve operating and…
Columbia Solar Cooperative
Columbia Association has partnered with Retrofit Baltimore, a program of the nonprofit Civic Works, to implement a solar and home energy efficiency upgrade cooperative in…
Columbia Association seeking China sister city planning committee members
Post Date: 02/16/2016 4:00 PM Columbia Association’s International & Multicultural Programs Advisory Committee is seeking volunteers to join the China Sister City Planning Committee, which…
Columbia Association Board of Directors passes budget for fiscal years 2017 and 2018
Post Date: 02/26/2016 4:25 PM Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors voted on Feb. 25 to pass the operating and capital budgets for fiscal…
Festival of the Arts
The Columbia Festival of the Arts, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, is a unique annual celebration that draws thousands to Columbia’s iconic downtown. Founded in 1987, the…
Columbia’s 50th Birthday
Columbia, Maryland, was groundbreaking from the moment its developers first broke ground. Our community was officially founded on June 21, 1967. That in and of…
What Columbia Residents Can Do
CA strongly encourages all members of our community to explore the numerous resources available from the ENERGY STAR Program and the Baltimore Gas and Electric…
What is CA doing?
CA has been very active as an ENERGY STAR Partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). CA is working aggressively to implement energy efficiency…
Waste Wise
Waste Wise The average person generates more than four pounds of waste each day — and more than half of that waste goes to a…
Green Fleets
The use of fossil fuels in vehicles and equipment has numerous environmental impacts, including emissions of greenhouse gases, particulates and other contaminants, as well as…
What Makes Columbia a Great Place to Live?
Many people choose to live in Columbia because of its central location between the cities of Baltimore and Washington, DC and easy access to three…
Comprehensive Plan for Serving the Older Adult Community
Plan Approved On April 26, 2014, the Columbia Association Board of Directors approved “Community for a Lifetime: Columbia Association’s Comprehensive Plan for Serving the Older…
Columbia Market Study
Columbia Market Study Analysis Partnership Approach: Columbia Association, in collaboration with the Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning and the Howard County Economic Development…
People Tree
“The People Tree” by Pierre Du Fayet is Columbia’s most visible and iconic sculpture. This civic monument is the artistic interpretation of Columbia’s goal to…
Other Statues
In Downtown Columbia: “Dealings,” a bronze life-size sculpture by William Duffy, portrays James Rouse, founder of Columbia and The Rouse Company, and his brother Willard,…
Oakland Manor
The Town Center Community Association is housed in Historic Oakland. It is believed that Charles Sterrett Ridgely had a Baltimore housewright named Abraham Lerew build…
Dorsey Hall
The 18th century home known as Dorsey Hall is the origin of the name of the Dorsey Hall neighborhood in the village of Dorsey’s Search.…
Community Collaborations
CA collaborates with other organizations that support CA’s strategic mission: “Engage our diverse community, cultivate a unique sense of place and enhance quality of life.”…
Columbia Association seeking Haiti sister city committee members
Volunteers are needed for Columbia Association’s (CA) Cap-Haitien (Haiti) Sister City Committee. CA’s Board of Directors voted in January to move forward with establishing a…
Eastern European and Russian musicians, performers, exhibitors and food vendors needed for upcoming Culture Fest
Columbia Association (CA) is seeking Eastern European and Russian musicians, bands, performers, exhibitors and food vendors for the upcoming “Eastern Europe and Russia Culture Fest”…
Free clothing and other items to be provided this month in Columbia through annual teen-led effort
Clothing and other items will be available for free to those in need on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Sunday, Jan. 17,…
Columbia Association’s popular World Languages Café to kick off 2016 in new location
Columbia Association’s (CA) World Languages Café began in early 2013 as a way to provide great evenings of conversations and culture in more than a…
Potential candidates for CA Board of Directors invited to information sessions
Columbia Association (CA) will host two information sessions in February for those who are considering serving the Columbia community by seeking an opportunity to become…
