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Village Newsletter
Read Reach Out, the Long Reach Village newsletter, here.
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Long Reach Shredding Event
TOMORROW! Saturday, September 26, 9am-Noon
Stonehouse (lower-level)
Dispose of sensitive information safely and securely at the Long Reach Village Paper Shredding Event.
- FREE for Long Reach residents only (ID required). $15 for all others.
- Limit 3 grocery bags/banker boxes per household.
- Residential shredding only - No businesses.
- Participants must be able to carry their shredding from their car to the truck. No assistance is available, and this is not a drive-thru event.
- First-come, first-served. The event ends at noon or when the truck is full.
Stonehouse lower-level parking lot (6110 Foreland Garth). Visit longreach.org for complete details.
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Family Bingo Night
Friday, October 2, 6:30pm
Stonehouse
BINGO IS BACK, LONG REACH!
We're rolling out the cards, the pizza, and the Kona Ice for a night of pure community fun. So bring your daubers, your lucky charms, and your best Bingo energy. Let’s make it a night to remember!
Cost: $5 per person (10 game cards + pizza + drinks + Kona Ice!) Daubers for sale at the event: $2 each.
Advance Registration Only – no ticket sales at the door. For details and to register, visit LRCA.eventbrite.com.
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Walktober Walks in Long Reach
Thursdays at 10am: October 1st, 15th, & 29th
Join Long Reach as we participate in Walktober, a statewide initiative that encourages walking and highlights its many benefits. This is one of the best times of the year to enjoy the beautiful natural spaces throughout our community.
Each guided walk will showcase different pathways, scenic spots, and points of interest right here in Long Reach. It’s a great opportunity to get outside, connect with neighbors, and appreciate what makes our village special. Walks are free, and some require pre-registration.
For more information, including walk details and registration, visit longreach.org.
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Long Reach Photo Contest
Show us what you love about Long Reach! Submit a photo of Long Reach for a chance to win a prize and display your framed photograph at Stonehouse this Fall! An Awards Reception is scheduled for November 4, 2026, 6-7 pm at Stonehouse.
Open to Long Reach residents. The deadline is October 4, 2026, at midnight. For contest rules and information, visit longreach.org.
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Join the RAC
Would you like to make connections in your community? Why not try volunteering with us? We are looking for a few more folks to serve on the Resident Architectural Committee (RAC). RAC members review and vote on applications for exterior changes that are submitted by Long Reach property owners. The time commitment is small, but the positive impact it has on your community is great.
The Committee meets every other Wednesday evening. For more details, email info@longreach.org or call the village office at 410-730-8113.
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Free Bikes 4 Kidz Collection Day
Saturday, October 3, 9am-2pm
Any Howard County Fire Station
If you have a bicycle you no longer need, please stop by any Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services fire station next Saturday to donate your bike at FB4K’s donation spot.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) is a Howard County-based nonprofit that helps children ride into a happier, healthier, more independent life by giving away bikes to those in need. Each year, the organization collects thousands of bikes from the public, refurbishes them with help from hundreds of volunteers, and gives them away before the holidays to children referred to FB4K by schools, nonprofits, community associations, and government agencies.
To learn more about FB4K, visit fb4kmaryland.org.
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Locust Park Neighborhood Center Parking Lot Repaving
Columbia Association will begin major improvements to the parking lot at Locust Park Neighborhood Center the week of September 28, 2026. During construction, access to the parking lot will be limited. The project is expected to be completed within 30 days, weather permitting.
Signs will be posted on site to notify visitors of the work. Contact the Columbia Association with any questions. Phone: 410-312-6330 or Email: open.space@columbiaassociation.org
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CA Pathway Repaving
Columbia Association has a contractor paving the pathways around the newly replaced LRBR32 Waiting Springs Pond Bridge. This work is scheduled to begin during the week of 9/21/26. Signs will be posted to notify pedestrians. After the paving is complete, a landscape contractor will backfill and stabilize the areas adjacent to the pathways. Access will be limited and detours will be in effect during working hours, but the path will remain open after hours. Please see the attached map for paving and detour locations. This project is expected to be completed in 60 days, weather permitting.
Contact the Columbia Association with any questions. Phone: 410-312-6330 or Email: open.space@columbiaassociation.org.
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Bird Watching Walk
Sunday, September 27, 8am
Kendall Ridge Neighborhood
Join Long Reach CARES (Community Action and Resources for Environmental Stewardship) as we go birding around the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge to see what birds are traveling through our area during their fall migration.
Free! All ages are welcome. The walk will last approximately an hour. Register at LRCA.eventbrite.com.
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Long Reach Village-Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, October 10, 8am
Declutter your house this fall. On Saturday, October 10th, have a sale in your yard and we'll take care of the advertising!
We will list the participating streets in Long Reach on our website and our social media the day before the sale. To sign up, visit longreach.org.
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Beech Leaf Disease
Beech leaf disease, or BLD, has been confirmed in Howard County and is spreading statewide. It can affect both American beech trees and ornamental European and Oriental beech trees. The disease is linked with a tiny invasive roundworm called a foliar nematode, which enters developing leaf buds and damages leaves before they fully grow. Read on to learn about Columbia Association’s response to tree protection and how residents can contribute.
The earliest and most recognizable symptom is a series of dark green bands between the veins of a beech leaf. These bands are easiest to see by standing beneath the branch and looking upward through the leaves toward the sky.
As the disease progresses, residents may also notice:
- Thickened, leathery or puckered leaves
- Curled or distorted foliage
- Smaller leaves and fewer healthy buds
- Premature leaf drop
- Dead twigs, thinning branches, or an increasingly sparse canopy
Symptoms may first appear on just one part of the tree, often in the lower branches. Over time, repeated damage makes it harder for the tree to grow healthy leaves. This can cause branches to die, the tree to weaken, and eventually die. Younger trees may decline faster, while larger trees may survive several years after symptoms appear.
For more information on the steps Columbia Association is taking and how to report beech trees with suspected BLD symptoms, visit columbiaassociation.org.
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Deer Management
This fall, Columbia Association (CA) will conduct five controlled archery hunts in select areas of Columbia to help address the overpopulation of white-tailed deer and protect the health of our natural areas.
The hunts, scheduled to begin in October, are the first step in a measured approach to managing Columbia’s deer population. For more information, visit this link.
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Block Party Kits
Block parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors and enjoy summertime! And the Long Reach Community Association wants you to celebrate the community by hosting a block party.
Long Reach residents may obtain a Block Party Kit online through September 30, 2026. Limited availability. For more information about the program, visit longreach.org.
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CA Points Program 2026-27 School Year
The CA Points Program gives students at participating schools the opportunity to earn a free CA membership for themselves and their immediate family by meeting goals for grades and attendance. Find out more about the CA Points Program at CA Points Program - Columbia Association.
To participate in the CA Points Program, you must complete a FARMs application and complete the CA Points Enrollment Form. Online enrollment will close on September 27, 2026.
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Fall Activity Guide
Department of Recreation and Parks
Online, in-person, over-the-phone, and mail-in registration is NOW OPEN for the Department of Recreation & Parks' Fall 2026 Activity Guide! From sports, dance, and cooking classes to a plethora of seasonal events and activities to do when school's out, there is something for everyone.
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Cul-de-sac Landscaping Grants
Want to spruce up your street’s cul-de-sac? We can help!
If your plan is approved, we will provide up to $200 to purchase plant materials. To be eligible, you must live on a county-dedicated road with a cul-de-sac island. You and your neighbors must agree to develop, plant, and maintain the landscaping plan. The grants are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, visit longreach.org.
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Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods
Located in downtown Columbia and home to the Chrysalis Amphitheater, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods offers a variety of events and cultural experiences throughout the warmer months. Many are free and family-friendly. Events are happening now! See the lineup - visit innerarbortrust.org to learn more.
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Open Space Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or concerns about Columbia Association Open Space areas, contact CA Open Space directly by calling 410-312-6330 or by emailing Open.Space@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
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Asking All The Questions
Remember, the county's email is always available for inquiries, including questions about county services, events, or support resources. For information or assistance, simply send your questions to ask@howardcountymd.gov.
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Let Howard County Know
Report water main breaks, broken street signs, and more on Howard County's mobile app and website Tell Hoco. Residents can report non-emergency issues which the county will assign to the responsible department. Simply download the TellHoCoApp on your mobile phone or visit howardcountymd.gov/tell-hoco.
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District 2 Community News
Opel Jones, Howard County Council Member for District 2, represents the Village of Long Reach and advocates for its residents. For more information about your district and to sign up for District 2 updates, visit howardcountymd.gov/districts.
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Upcoming Meetings
Board of Directors
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 7:30 pm. Meeting information is available online here.
Resident Architectural Committee (RAC)
The next RAC meeting will be held on September 30, 2026, at 7 pm via Zoom. Meeting agendas and meeting results are available here.
CARES
The Long Reach Community Action and Resources for Environmental Stewardship (CARES) will be held on October 15, 2026 at 7 pm. Meeting information is available online here.
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Long Reach Community Association
6110 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-8113
longreach.org
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