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The e-Newsletter for the Village of Harper's Choice
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This weekly e-newsletter serves as a recap of news and events we share with our community throughout the week via other social media channels. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to receive more regular announcements and information from us. |
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HCCA Office is Closed on Labor Day
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 The Harper's Choice Community Association office is closed on Monday, September 1 in honor of Labor Day. Rental events and church services will be held as scheduled on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Be safe and enjoy your long weekend!
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HC DrugFree Drug Take Back Day
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The next semi-annual Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2014 between 10AM and 2PM. Seniors with unwanted or expired medications, families moving and cleaning out loved ones' homes after illness or death, households with young children, teens or pets-everyone needs to check their medicine cabinets!
Please begin cleaning out your unwanted or expired over-the-counter, prescription and pet meds to keep them out of the hands of youth, pets and out of the Bay.
For more information, please visit HC DrugFree's website and go to the Drug Take Back Day page for a complete list of convenient locations throughout the County or contact Joan Webb Scornaienchi, HC DrugFree's Executive Director at 443-435-0040.
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Architectural Committee Meetings
Changes made to the exterior of homes in Harper's Choice require the approval of the Village Architectural Committee. The AC meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM to review applications. The deadline to submit applications for approval is two weeks prior to the next meeting date. September meetings are scheduled for: 9/9, 9/23.
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Village Board Meetings
The Village Board meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Kahler Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2 at 7PM. Agendas and Meeting Minutes can be found on our website.
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Fall Fun with Columbia Families in Nature (CFIN)
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Getting Dirty with Plants
Walk to a beautiful spot along Lake Elkhorn where the Columbia Association Watershed Manager will work with us to plant native species in an area where invasive plants have recently been removed. This is a great opportunity to nurture a local ecosystem and get dirty putting plants in the ground with friends. We may hav e a fun surprise activity too. September 7 from 3PM - 5PM.
Camping 101 in the Patapsco Hilton area A seasoned Outward Bound instructor will show families the basics of camping to include what to pack, how to set up a tent, and how to make a campfire. The two host families will camp overnight with other CFIN families that have already booked their tent or cabin sites. While there are no additional camp sites available, families are invited to spend the afternoon/early evening at this outing to enjoy the camping 101 information, a hike, campfire, and camaraderie. This part of Patapsco is also home to the famous tire playground. September 20 at 3PM. |
HCPSS Family and Community 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
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 Sunday, October 12, the Howard County Public School System presents Let's Go HoCo - HCPSS Community 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run! This event will bring together HCPSS students, families, and staff, as well as all members of our community, to celebrate a Healthy Howard County. |
The eight candidates for the Howard County Board of Education will attend a Candidate's Forum on September 17 from 1PM - 9PM at The Other Barn, Oakland Mills Community Center, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia MD.
Candidates will address the audience on a specific topic selected from questions sent to them in advance. Those attending will be able to ask questions of the candidates.
The Forum is sponsored by the ten Villages of Columbia: Oakland Mills, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice, Hickory Ridge, Kings Contrivance, Long Reach, Owen Brown, River Hill, Town Center, and Wilde Lake.
For more information, email Sandy Cederbaum, Village Manager for Oakland Mills, or call 410-730-4610.
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State of Our Schools in Harper's Choice
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Do you wonder about the schools in Harper's Choice? How do our schools compare to other schools throughout the county, state, and country? What challenges do our schools face? Where are we succeeding? What needs improvement?
Join us at Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD 21044 on October 6 at 7PM for a forum to get those questions answered and more.
Participants include Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose, members of the Administrative Team at HCPSS Central Office, and principals from Longfellow Elementary, Swansfield Elementary, and Harper's Choice Middle School.
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Village Manager
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Community Outreach Coordinator
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