Leadership Howard County Announcements

December 2022

 “December is a simple wish that brings spectacular moments.”

- Unknown         

LHC alumni (and friends of LHC) spent an enjoyable afternoon watching the Terps bring home a win at the recent November 26 UMD v. Rutgers football game. Special thanks to DeNae Dutton, LP '22, and SECU for hosting us!

'Tis the season to celebrate and spread joy! LHC cordially invites you to join us for our General Membership Breakfast on Friday, December 16 from 8 to 10 am to do just that. We are excited to hear from our featured speaker, Tracy Broccolino, President of the Community Action Council (CAC), share how CAC is growing, changing, and engaging! We are also thrilled to be helping to support their Adopt-A-Student (classroom) Holiday Gift Drive.

There's still time to rally your fellow LP classmates, friends, and family to help bring joy to children in need that attend Old Cedar Lane School! You may click here to be directed to a google form that lists gift sizes and preferences - members are requested to indicate on the google form which gift(s) you are able to provide by Monday, December 5, as LHC will inform CAC about any donation gaps to ensure that all the children on the list are provided for.

LHC will then be collecting these UNWRAPPED items and place them in pre-labeled bag(s) with each student's name during our event on the 16th; CAC will, in turn, distribute donations to the children's families. If you are unable to attend the event on the 16th but still want to give, your donations may be delivered to the LHC offices, located at 6760 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 260 – Columbia, MD 21046 on Monday, December 5, Wednesday, December 7, or Tuesday, December 13 – from 10 am to 4 pm each day (please email Karen Bryant in advance to be sure staff will be in the office).

Hope to see you there and thank you in advance for your support of this fantastic cause!

Adopt-A-Student Details & Sign-Up

Alumni learning 2.0 opportunities have returned as a member benefit for the 2022-23 program year. Active alumni (current dues-paying members) are encouraged to take advantage of these unique experiences throughout the year to enhance your continued learning about the many aspects of our community.

Register to join current LP '23 class members on Friday, December 9 from 1 to 3 pm, as they travel to the African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM). The AAMM, located in the heart of Columbia in the Long Reach Village Center - 5 Cloudleap Court, Suite 12, Columbia, MD, was founded in 1980 and is only one of three museums in the USA devoted exclusively to the art of Africa.

Reminder: Keep Your Membership Active

Just a reminder that as the calendar year is running down, LHC's Membership year runs on a fiscal year from July 1 through June 30. Don't delay in keeping your membership active to take advantage of the many programs being planned for 2023. LHC appreciates your continued support of our organization.

LU 2022 has been working hard to finalize and implement their community projects; their efforts will be presented during their upcoming graduation on Thursday, December 8. Stay tuned for highlights which will be shared in LHC's mid-month news!

The Howard Hughes - Downtown Columbia Partnership's recent newsletter cited several, upcoming holiday-themed events, including:

Ongoing - January 1, 2023: Symphony of Lights Merriweather Post Pavilion -

Come out and enjoy this magnificent light display; in addition to the drive-through nights, special walk-through nights include: “Tail Lights” walk with your dog(s) on Tuesday, December 6, and “Lit at the Lights” walk-through with drinks on Thursday, December 8. Click here for more details.

Friday, December 2 (5:30 to 8:30 pm) - Saturday, December 3 (1 to 8 pm) - Sunday, December 4 (1 to 5 pm): The Annual MERRI & Bright Holiday Market -

Shop local with regional vendors amidst carolers singing holiday tunes at the Merriweather District.

Saturday, December 3 & December 10 (both dates 8 to 9:30 am) Breakfast with Santa - Santa is coming to Seasons 52 restaurant at The Mall in Columbia. Bring the kids, parents, grandparents, and more to this "Breakfast with Santa" event to benefit Grassroots Crisis Intervention. Read more ...  

Friday, December 9 & December 16 (5:30 to 8:30 pm)

The Downtown Columbia Partnership and Columbia Association will host the annual Family Festive Friday, at the Lakefront in Downtown Columbia. The free event will feature ice sculptures, carolers, and activities for children.

Registration - December 9

Registration - December 16

Bikes 4 Kids is accepting donations of new or used bike for children in need this holiday season. Click here for details and to learn more about volunteering. 

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The next Class Connections will be distributed in mid-December. Remember to let LHC know how you are staying connected... please share your news/updates/photos with Karen Bryant.