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Wear Orange Event In Harper's Choice
June 8, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Joseph Square Harper's Choice Village Center
June 8th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Joseph Square. Wear
Orange is dedicated to honoring the lives of Americans affected by gun violence and elevating the voices of every American who demands an end to gun violence. With the support of HCCA and in collaboration with Neighbors for a Vibrant Harper's Choice, the public, family-friendly
event will include children's crafts and activities, speakers, entertainment, gun violence survivor resources, community resources and refreshments. We will arrange for local nonprofits and community organizations to set up information tables at the
event with a focus on safety, access to community services and programs that provide positive experiences for youth. Together, with Harper's Choice residents, elected officials, faith leaders, students, educators, gun violence prevention advocates, community and business leaders and members of the Howard County community at-large, we will gather to share our commitment to making our communities safer from gun violence.
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Summer Pool Parties - Save The Dates
Longfellow Pool Party on Thursday, July 11 from 6PM - 8PM; FREE event with DJ, games and food concessions for sale: pizza, cotton candy, snowballs and popcorn. MUST register in advance for FREE tickets - registration ends on Sunday, July 7. Click
here
to register.
Swansfield Pool Party on Thursday, August 15 from 6PM to 8PM; FREE event with DJ, games and food concessions for sale; pizza, cotton candy, snowballs and popcorn. MUST register in advance for FREE tickets - registration ends on Friday August 9. Click here to register.
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Community Movie Nights on the Square - July 24 and August 14
Come out and join us for fun movie nights on Joseph Square! We will show two movies:
Boss Baby on July 24 and
Trolls on August 14. These events are FREE for all members of the Harper's Choice Community. Registration is available at the links below. Check-in begins at 7:30PM; the movie will start promptly at 8PM. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. There will be NO RAIN DATE!!! Concessions for sale include pizza, snowballs, cotton candy and popcorn. The first 10 people to register will receive a free slice of pizza and a bottled water. Registration ends the Friday prior to each movie. Hope to see you there!
Click
here
to register for July 24th.
Click
here to register for August 14th.
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Harper's Choice Summer Concert Schedule
Friday Night Concerts on the Square!
Join your friends and neighbors Friday nights this summer on the plaza at Joseph Square in the Harper's Choice Village Center from 6-8 pm. Come with a picnic dinner, or better yet, pick up dinner from one of our merchants, bring a lawn chair, and make an evening of it! Concerts are sponsored by your Village merchants.
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Friday, June 14, 2019
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BG & The Mojo Hands
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Blues, Swing, and Rockabilly
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Friday, June 21, 2019
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Steve Zurier Trio
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Traditional Jazz
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Friday, June 28, 2019
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Mr. Dave of D's Magic
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CBS News "Baltimore's Best" Magician
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Friday, July 5, 2019
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Automatic Slim
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Blues Rock
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Friday, July 12, 2019
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Janice B.
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Eclectic Soul
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Friday, July 19, 2019
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Patty Reese Duo
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Blues
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Friday, July 26, 2019
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Lone Mountain
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Blue Grass, Country and Old Time Rock and Roll
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Friday, August 2, 2019
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Bossa Bluz
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Eclectic Mix of Latin, Brazilian & Popular Music
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Friday, August 9, 2019
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Orlando Phillips
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Caribbean & Island
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Friday, August 16, 2019
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Project Natale
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Modern Jazz
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Swansfield/Harper's Choice Bedding Drive
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Summer Food Service Program
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will serve free meals to children on a first come, first served basis this summer.
When:
Weekdays, June 25-August 16
Where:
D4 locations listed here.
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Wilde Lake Middle School, 1-2 p.m.
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Atholton High School, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
When:
Weekdays, June 25-August 21
Where:
D4 locations include
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Swansfield Elementary School parking lot, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Wilde Lake Tennis Club parking lot, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
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Howard County Library System-East Columbia Branch, 12-1:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Meals will not be served on Wednesday, July 4, or any day that HCPSS schools are closed.
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Longfellow Elementary School Spring Fair
Join us for the annual Longfellow Elementary School Spring Fair, presented by the Longfellow Elementary School PTA. The Fair will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (with a June 8 rain date). There will be plenty of activities for all to enjoy, including inflatables for the kids, concessions, a silent auction and raffle, games, information booths, and a DJ. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Covenant Corner
EFFECTIVE MOSQUITO CONTROL TIPS
Mosquito season is here! You may be unwittingly contributing to the large mosquito population in your yard. YOU can help reduce their numbers with these tips:
· Eliminate standing water in rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys, or containers where water will collect (mosquitoes breed in standing water).
· Do not use black, flexible drain extensions - the ridges collect standing water and hold thousands of mosquito larvae!
· Change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, and potted plant trays at least once a week to destroy potential breeding habitats.
· Fill temporary pools of water in your yard with dirt.
· Rake ivy beds to dislodge moist piles of deteriorating leaves and hidden water pools.
· Keep pond or fountain water treated and circulating.
· Clear roof gutters of debris that block the flow of water into the downspouts.
· Drill holes in the bottom of recycling bins or containers left outside.
· Repair leaky outdoor faucets promptly.
IVY GROWING UP YOUR TREES?
English Ivy is invasive and can damage trees. Ivy should be removed for proper tree maintenance.
· Cut a circle of English ivy around the tree trunk about 1 foot off the ground and free that section completely around the trunk. The remaining ivy on the tree will eventually dry up, fall off or can be easily removed. Large vines may require a saw. Don't pull the ivy off the tree, it may damage the bark.
· Pull ivy from a 2-3 foot circle around the tree trunk, pulling as many roots as you can. Twice annual (spring and fall) trimming will keep the ivy from growing back up the tree.
· Cautiously dispose of the plant; ivy re-sprouts easily!
· USEFUL TOOLS: pruning shears, a portable saw for thick vines, a forked garden hoe to pull multiple vines from the ground, gloved hands and elbow grease! Be sure to wash gloves in hot, soapy water when done in case some of the vines were poison ivy.
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Architectural Committee Meetings
Changes made to the exterior of homes in Harper's Choice require approval of the Village Architectural Committee (AC).
The AC will meet on Tuesdays the 11th & 25th at 7:30 PM to review applications previously submitted.
The deadline to submit applications for approval is two weeks prior to the next meeting date.
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Village Board Meetings
The next meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for June 4th
at 7 PM.
Approved Agendas and Meeting Minutes are/will be on our website.
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