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"It All Began Here!" Wilde Lake e-News
December 12, 2025
| | Thank you to Kimco for decorating the Village Center! | |
The holiday spirit was bright at the Wilde Lake Village Center! Santa officially arrived on December 6th, marking a successful community event fueled by incredible collaboration.
We extend our sincere gratitude to:
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Kimco Realty and Starbucks Wilde Lake Village Center (for their generous sponsorship and in-kind donation).
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L&L Creations (for the fantastic Secret Santa shop).
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Geoffrey "BJ" Curtis (for providing classic holiday cartoons).
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Our amazing volunteers: Scouts of America Troop #649, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Wilde Lake High School students, and the WLCA staff! Thank you for making the day unforgettable!
| | Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House | |
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The next show at the gallery is
Anne Calamuci's The Portrait’s Ability to Reveal
Anne Calmuci’s work in conceptual portrait photography is rooted in spirituality. She creates images that explore the inner life.
The series Ageless Creativity features 24 female artists ages 55–89. The series celebrates the female spirit and reminds us that women over a certain age are still imaginative, passionate, and full of life.
Ageless Creativity was created with LED flashlights using a technique called light painting. This process allows the painting of light to create a luminous, otherworldly atmosphere. Portraits can capture what cannot be spoken.
Anne enjoys creating images that invite the viewer to look beyond the surface.
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Echoes of Light & Line
A two-artist exhibition featuring sisters Hima and Nishita Jain. Though their subjects differ—portraits and landscapes—their work shares a contemplative sensitivity and a reverence for quiet moments.
Experience the exhibition for yourself! It runs through December 15, 2025.
Learn more at https://www.wildelake.org/art-gallery/
| | With the weather we're having, I fully expect to see the lake like this again soon! | | |
A Note from the Covenant Advisor
It has been a pleasure working with the residents of Wilde Lake for another year. I performed compliance inspections for almost 70 properties, processed over 100 Applications for Exterior Alteration, and investigated quite a few potential Covenants violations in 2025. Thank you to all the Wilde Lakers who participated in these processes in good faith.
A special thanks goes to my Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) members for their dedicated service to our village. The architectural control process would not work half as smoothly or as thoughtfully without these stalwart volunteers. Phil, Cheryl, Linda, Lonn, Steve - you're the best!
Due to WLCA's annual winter break, covenant services will be on pause from Monday, Dec. 22 until we reopen on Monday, Jan. 5. All applications, requests for compliance letters, and potential violations will be handled in the order received upon our return to the office. For details on the next RAC meeting and links to forms and other information, please see below.
My favorite part of my job is working with the people of Wilde Lake. This is a special place, and the life stories and talents of our residents never fail to amaze me, even though the nuts and bolts of my job may seem pretty dry to most.
Wishing you all a very happy holiday season and a wonderful start to your New Year!
Lexi Levy Milani
Covenant Advisor
Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) Meeting - Jan.13, 2026
The next RAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Applications [fillable PDF] for that meeting are due by 4:30PM on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Applications may be submitted electronically to the covenant advisor at covenants@wildelake.org or hand-delivered or mailed to Slayton House (10400 Cross Fox Lane).
Please consult the Architectural Guidelines and Maintenance Standards before submitting your application to ensure it is complete. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
Agendas, minutes from recent meetings, the schedule for upcoming meetings, and more are always available at https://wildelake.org/covenants. Thank you!
| | Wilde Lake in the Community | |
The Columbia Association’s Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP) Community Meeting on December 11th at Historic Oakland Manor was a success!
Residents had a direct opportunity to influence how we manage our forests, streams, and wildlife. This comprehensive NRMP will not only protect Columbia’s ecological health but also strengthen our community's climate resilience and support vital recreation and education.
Discussions were lively, with one focused group dedicated to designing effective Community Engagement Activities.
Shown in the upper left photo are Rebecca Beal (Harper's Choice Board Chair), Roxana Segovia-Beltran (Founder of Gardyn-Doulah), and Wilde Lake Board member Kevin McAliley.
Shown in the lower left photo are Past CA Board Member Brian England, along with Rebecca Beal (Harper's Choice Board Chair), and Roxana Segovia-Beltran (Founder of Gardyn-Doulah).
| News from Hillside by Bill Santos | | Columbia Association News | | The Columbia Association has created a mapping and GIS resource tool that provides useful information and applications for discovering all that Columbia has to offer. This resource provides information on playgrounds, pathways, pools, the Villages, and more. To access the GIS resource, click here. | | | | |
*Wilde Lake Village Board Meeting (Hybrid)
will meet on January 5, at 6:30 PM
Zoom Link
*The Wilde Lake Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) will meet on Tuesday,
January 13, at 7 PM via Zoom. For more information, contact Lexi Levy Milani at covenants@wildelake.org.
*Columbia Association (CA) Board of Directors:
January 22, 2026. Click here for more information
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Tenant Bill of Rights
Did you know there is a Tenant Bill of Rights? To access information on the tenant and landlord Bill of Rights, click here.
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SHOP LOCAL & EARN CASH BACK!
Howard County is launching a shop local rewards program, Open Rewards!
With Open Rewards, shoppers can earn 5% rewards on all of their purchases from local businesses. Rewards can then be redeemed at any other business in the program. It’s that easy.
HOW DO I USE OPEN REWARDS?
· Download the Open Rewards App
· Create an account
· Shop at businesses like you normally do
· Upload your receipt (or link your credit card)
· Earn rewards
· Visit another business, make a purchase, and then redeem your rewards.
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Tour HoCo's Best Holiday Lights! (Map Launched)
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched the official 2025 HoCo Holiday Lights Map—your essential guide to the county’s most festive residential and commercial light displays!
Check out the map to:
- Find locations, photos, and viewing hours.
- Create your own personalized light tour.
- Search by city, zip code, or keywords.
- (P.S. Neighbors are adding new displays all season, so check back frequently!)
Don't miss out on the holiday fun—start exploring the brightest spots in Howard County now!
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Make lasting memories as you celebrate the season by stepping into a magical world of lights, music, and pure holiday joy at the Green Angels Landscaping Garden of Lights. The spectacular holiday light display at the Garden of Lights shines brightly with thousands of dazzling bulbs and festive melodies.
Two Santa Trains will be cheerfully chugging along miniature tracks. Little ones and adults alike will fall in love with our charming Bear Village, filled with cheerful bears.
The breathtaking Light Tunnel creates a glowing passageway of color and joy. Nutcracker Guardians, watch over the festivities with classic holiday charm.
Gather around our cozy, warming fireplace, the perfect spot to take photos, and feel the true spirit of the season.
From children seeing the magic for the first time to adults rediscovering the wonder they felt years ago, this holiday experience offers something special for everyone.
Make memories, capture photos, and enjoy a beautiful celebration of light, family, and cheer at Green Angels Landscaping, 10475 State Route 108, Columbia, MD
Canned goods donations are welcome!
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Are you planning any major projects around the house? Do you know how to plan and execute that project safely? Check out @HoCoConsumer’s tips before you sign on the dotted line.
View the HoCo Consumer Tips HERE.
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Wilde Lake Staff is Here to Help!
Wilde Lake Community Association staff is available to assist residents Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via email, phone, or in person by appointment.
Executive Director/Village Manager: Sharon Cooper-Kerr, scooperkerr@wildelake.org
Facility Rentals: Kate Kolarik, rentals@wildelake.org
Covenant Advisor: Lexi Milani, covenants@wildelake.org (exterior alterations, compliance letters & property maintenance issues)
Program Administrative Assistant, LaJoy Mosby, admin@wildelake.org
Front Desk and Facility Assistant, Lisa Yerrid, reception@wildelake.org
Technical Director: Luke Greffen, audiovisualtech@wildelake.org
Art Gallery Manager/Facility Assistant Nishita Jain, gallery@wildelake.org
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Wilde Lake Welcome Bags!
Are you a new Wilde Lake resident? Wilde Lake Community Association would like to welcome you to the community with a special new resident welcome bag. It includes helpful information from Howard County and Columbia Association plus a few WLCA goodies. Do you have a new neighbor? This is a wonderful way for you to welcome them to the neighborhood. Please contact reception@wildelake.org or call 410-730-3987 to make arrangements to pick up a welcome bag between 1:30 - 4:30 pm.
| | Notary services are now available at the Wilde Lake Community Association at Slayton House weekdays 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Please contact Lisa Yerrid at reception@wildelake.org or (410) 730-3987 to arrange an appointment. | | |
Holiday Closure
The Wilde Community Association/Slayon House will be closed for Winter break, December 23, 2025, to January 2, 2026. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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Wilde Lake Village Board 2025-2026
*The next meeting of the 2025-2026 Wilde Lake Village Board will be held on
Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting (Zoom). Agendas are found on our website.
Minutes and the recording of previous meetings can be found on the Wilde Lake Village Website at this link.
2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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