Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House

Join us for the reception on Sunday, May 4th at 3 PM. RSVP below

Club Wilde Lake

Donations are being accepted by the Community Foundation on behalf of Club Wilde Lake click here or QR code for information.

Covenant Corner

Next Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) Meeting: May 13, 2025

Applications [fillable PDF] for the RAC meeting on Tuesday, May 13 are due by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, May 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 prior to submitting your application to ensure it is complete.

Agendas, minutes from recent meetings, and more are always available at https://wildelake.org/covenants. Thank you! 

What's a Letter of Compliance?

Columbia and the Village of Wilde Lake are covenant-protected communities. A letter of compliance documents whether a property is fully compliant with the Wilde Lake Village Covenants [PDF], which is a legally binding document.

This is important because violations of the Covenants "run with the property," meaning that issues which are not remedied before transfer become the responsibility of the new owner.

Only the current owner of a property may request a letter of compliance, but you may do so at any time -- whether your property is transferring hands or not. There is no cost for the inspection, and no one needs to be present, as it is purely exterior.

To request an inspection, complete the Request for Letter of Compliance form [fillable PDF]  https://www.wildelake.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Compliance-Inspection-Request.pdf and submit it to covenants@wildelake.org. Requests may also be mailed or hand-delivered to Slayton House (10400 Cross Fox Lane).

Questions? Contact Lexi Levy Milani, covenant advisor for the Village of Wilde Lake, at covenants@wildelake.org or 410-730-3987.

Wilde Lake in the Community

A big thank you and congratulations to HC Drug Free for hosting such a successful community event! 

We appreciate your commitment, your dedication, and your hard work in making this happen and impacting our community in such a positive way.

Happenings at Slayton House

Wilde Lake CARES

Wilde Lake Cares Plant Exchange a Blooming Success!

On Saturday, April 26th, neighbors gathered at Slayton House for the Wilde Lake Cares Plant Exchange. Garden enthusiasts brought plants to share, resulting in a delightful afternoon of swapping and community connection.

Adopt-a-Spot Cleanup with Wilde Lake CARES - Rouse Rock

Join the Wilde Lake CARES team for some spring maintenance at its signature Adopt a Spot in Wilde Lake Park.

Meet in the main parking lot off Hyla Brook Road by the dock on Sunday, May 4, at 9 AM. For more information, click here

News from Hillside by Bill Santos

Sunday Sixty Meetup with Bill Santos

Columbia Association News

The Columbia Association will solicit a consultant to draft a Natural Resource Management Plan in FY26. The plan will cover native and invasive plant management, reforestation, wildlife management, stormwater management, and other sustainability topics.

The community is invited to provide feedback and input that will be used when drafting a scope of work for the consultant. Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/eebJ3qLNy3 

Thank you to Columbia Association's Capital Improvements team for re-mulching the WL-10 Wilde Lake VC play area in the Village Center. The project was completed ahead of schedule and the tot lot is open for play!

The Replacement of the WL-03 Running Brook Neighborhood Center play area is scheduled to start the week of May 5th. This Project is expected to take four weeks, weather permitting. The play area will be closed to the public during construction. This Project is part of the Wilde Lake Play Area cluster program presented to the Wilde Lake Village Board on January 6, 2025. The map shows the location of the current play area marked with a red dot. The new play area will be moved right below the parking lot. The final rendering is also attached, showing what will be included in the play area. Signs will be posted on-site to notify the public of the project. Please feel free to contact David Bollinger with any questions or concerns at david.bollinger@columbiaassociation.org

Wilde Lake Schools

Running Brook Elementary School is seeking volunteers for their annual Spring Fair on May 17, from 2-5 PM

Join the PTA to make this event a success by helping with set up, managing carnival games, helping with concessions, and helping clean up at the end.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/MhVE6FqGCJG8Tzu39

Support the Running Brook Elementary School Readathon!

The Readathon is our biggest PTA fundraiser of the year and is an opportunity to encourage every RBES student to read outside of school. While the funds we raise are important, our goal is to create better reading habits for our students. The funds raised will support the purchase of new books for our classrooms and other PTA activities! 

If you would like to support the Readathon, follow the link to donate here!

On Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, the Howard County Board of Education approved adjustments to Policy 8080 – Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media, and the Student Code of Conduct that is intended to reduce the use of personal devices by students during the student day.



The policy changes took effect on Monday, March 3, 2025. 

Upcoming Meetings

Registration is open at: https://biketoworkmd.com/register

Columbia Association (CA) Photo Contest Winners-Wilde Lake Village

Thank you to everyone who shared their amazing photos of Wilde Lake for the Columbia Association (CA) contest! All the fantastic shots blew us away – you know how to capture the beauty of our lake and village!

Congrats to our two postcard winners from Wilde Lake! Yasser El Haggan and Crystal Davis Emery. Your photos are truly exceptional and perfectly capture what makes Wilde Lake so special.

Postcards featuring these photos are available free at Slayton House.

Anxious Generation: A Panel Discussion

On May 17, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., join the Howard County Conservancy for a panel discussion of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Experts will explore declines in play and rising phone use, and their effects on children’s mental health, and offer recommendations.

An outdoor children’s play activity will run concurrently. Registration is required for both adults and children, $5 for each attendee. All children must have an adult registered for the panel.

Register here: https://howardnature.org/event/anxious-generation-a-panel-discussion/

Pollinator Fest June 7, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. FREE

At the Howard County Conservancy’s annual Pollinator Fest, visitors can learn about bees, butterflies, birds, moths, bats. All are welcome to encounter live insects and meet members of local environmental groups. Enjoy hands-on, pollinator-themed crafts and games, seed giveaways, live music, food and more.

Registration requested: https://howardnature.org/event/pollinator-fest-2/

The Real Senior Prom: Why Should Kids Have All The Fun?

The Village in Howard is hosting a Prom for Seniors. 

We are featuring MUSIC by the Chalice Messengers with Tom Benjamin, FOOD catered by a 5-star chef, DRINKS at a cash bar, PHOTOS for souvenirs, and a Casual Dress Code from blue jeans to ball gowns.

Don’t worry about transportation at night, we can arrange it for you. 

Date: Wednesday, June 4th from 7 PM to 10 PM

Location:  The Meeting House, Oakland Mills, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD.

For info: www.thevillageinhoward.org

Purchase Tickets Here

The Power of Connection

Join The Village in Howard for The Power of Connection to discover how education, social interaction, and volunteering can contribute to a sense of purpose in later life. This FREE session will address the challenges of loneliness and social isolation among seniors and explore how finding connection and purpose can help overcome these issues. Whether through offering leadership, technical skills, or simply being a friendly face, you’ll learn how interacting and volunteering can lead to a more active and fulfilling life. This is a great opportunity to discover a welcoming organization and find out how YOU can make a meaningful impact in your community.

Date and Time: Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Ellicott City 50+ Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD

For more info: www.thevillageinhoward.org

Register HERE 

The Columbia Festival of the Arts (CFA) is inviting middle and high school students to support the artists and the festivalgoers at LakeFest 2025 this June 20-22, at Lake Kittamaqundi in Downtown Columbia. 150+ volunteers are needed!

Middle school students must be at least 13 years old and if under 16, they must be accompanied by a parent.

Volunteers may: help visual artists load and unload their art and supplies and set up their booths; or provide relief to artists who need to leave to get lunch or take a quick break.

They will have the opportunity to network with artists and hear first-hand accounts of their journeys to becoming an artist and perfecting their craft.

Additional info and registration are on our website. To Volunteer Click here.

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.

Join the Howard County Office of Consumer Protection for a live webinar on home improvement decisions on April 30th. To attend, register at this link

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

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. 

Wilde Lake Village Board 2025-2026

*The meeting of the 2025-2026 Wilde Lake Village Board will be held on

Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting (Zoom Link). Agendas are found on our website.

2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For more information on rental space, visit our website at https://www.wildelake.org/rentals or contact Kate Kolarik at rentals@wildelake.org

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