Friendly reminder: Please store trash and recycling bins in the garage or on the side of the house in order to minimize visibility from the street.

No refuse or bulk materials may accumulate on any lot and no items may be disposed of on Columbia Association Open Space.

Information about recycling, trash collection, and bulk item collection can be obtained by calling Howard County at 410-313-6444 or here.

Join award-winning author, Ned Tillman, and CA Watershed Manager, John McCoy as they lead a series of FREE walks in CA Open Space.

This walk on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 10:00am, is titled: Jeffers Hill - A Walk in the Woods. Participants will meet at the Jeffers Hill Pool parking lot near the building. Sign up here!

Thank you for all the donated school supplies. With your help, Prepare For Success (PFS) set a record by serving over 4,500 students in 51 HCPSS schools, along with several local non-profits and community fairs. PFS had more than 175 volunteers sorting and packing school supplies.

We thank you again for participating in this 23-year community tradition. You all made a difference in the lives of the students.

Do you know the most environmentally-friendly way to deal with leaves

in your yard is to mow them?

If you don't mulch the leaves, please remember to dispose of your raked

leaves properly. Leaves and yard waste can be recycled on your regular

recycling pickup day. Here are some helpful tips and rules to keep in

mind:

• Yard waste MUST be placed in paper bags or reusable
• containers. No plastic bags.
• Do not rake or blow leaves into the street. It is a violation of the
• Howard County code.
• Do not dump your leaves and yard debris onto CA Open Space.
• Please place bags of yard waste at the curb after 6 pm the
• evening before your pickup day.



Thank you for keeping Hickory Ridge beautiful!

Check out the Useful Information page on the Hickory Ridge website. There are phone number and/or links to various resources.

CEI's Nourishing Gardens program offers a limited number of private services each year. Choose from consultation, design, installation, garden sitting, and more. Reach out to Nourishing-Gardens@cei.earth or complete our services request form to let them know how they can help you accomplish your dream garden.

If you live in Hickory Ridge, you babysit and would like to be included in the babysitter list in the next edition of The Log, please email

events@hickoryridgevillage.org.

Please note that the list below are individuals with experience and

interest in babysitting but are not vetted by this office.

Babysitter List

• Gloribeth "Glory" Gancedo: 305-224-2095
• Kailyn Shaw: kailynshaw@yahoo.com
• Zandi Jera: sunsetjera@yahoo.com
• Shamiso Dzvairo: sunsetjera@yahoo.com
• Brynn & Brooke Howes: 410-952-6861
• Jos Dumont: jos.pierre.dumont@gmail.com
• Sofia Blose 410-707-0332
• Christine Chen: NH8ChristineS@gmail.com
• Carolina Stiefel: 443-467-5811
• Sydney Daniel: danielsydney75@gmail.com
• Kasey LaWall: kelawall21@gmail.com
• Le'Mia Tyree: lemia.tyree@gmail.com
• Mia Fatuzzo: miaholdenfatuzzo@gmail.com
• Aisha Bamidele: aisha_bamidele@yahoo.com

Need immediate emotional support? Call 988 to connect to a counselor who can help. Their specialists provide confidential care 24/7. Because we all need help sometimes.

Call whenever you need emergency emotional support or are worried about someone else. The 988 helpline is free and confidential.

The mission of the Community Action Council is to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County Individuals, families and children in need. To better serve the local community and improve ease of accessibility, the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) will have community service workers stationed at the following locations during the following extended times:

Howard County Food Bank

Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Laurel MultiService Center*

Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

*The Laurel MultiService Center is included along the Purple Bus route.

To learn more about CAC’s programs or to apply for assistance, visit https://cac-hc.org/get-help/

On November 16th, the Swansfield Elementary School PTA will be hosting BINGO! This event is intended to bring together our diverse school community for an afternoon of fun. We are looking for donations to be used for raffle or Bingo prizes and would greatly appreciate Hickory Ridge resident's support. Please reach out to memberships@swansfieldpta.org with any questions you might have or if you are willing to donate to the event.

Fun with a purpose. Camping, fishing, hiking, and life skills. Adventure

awaits your son and/or daughter at Cub Scout Pack 720! K-5th grade.

Serves Swansfield and Running Brook students. Contact Cubmaster

Josh White at jmwhite0610@gmail.com to find out more!

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. Download the TellHoCoApp on your mobile phone or visit howardcountymd.gov/Tell-HoCo.

If you are putting your house on the market, request a Letter of Compliance from the Village Office well in advance of a pending settlement date. This letter is not required, but it is a valuable tool for sellers because it verifies that your property is in compliance with the Hickory Ridge Covenants. Any covenant violations on your property become the responsibility of the new owner, so home buyers often request a Letter of Compliance from the Seller. Request forms are available in the Covenants section of our website and at the Village Office. Questions? Email applications@hickoryridgevillage.org.

Thinking about making some changes to the exterior of your home or landscaping? Don't forget to check to see if you need to submit an Exterior Alteration application. The Hickory Ridge Architectural Guidelines and applications are available on our website in the Covenants section. Questions? Call 410-730-7327 or email applications@hickoryridgevillage.org.

For a complete schedule of RAC meetings and submission deadlines, click here

Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) meeting agendas are available on the Hickory Ridge website. Click here to view upcoming agendas and meeting results. Questions about submitting an application or the approval process? Email applications@hickoryridgevillage.org.

Host your seminar, anniversary celebration, baby shower, or birthday party at The Hawthorn Center! Our richly appointed, contemporary atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. We offer affordable rental space in a tasteful and convenient Columbia setting. We hope you will consider The Hawthorn Center for your next event. Contact us here.

Howard County has interactive maps with information about properties and neighborhoods. One is the Crime Statistics map. It used to be that the Howard County Police would have to put these statistics together for us, but now they are available at our fingertips. Check out the Crime Statistics map.

Subscribe to Howard County Executive Calvin Ball's newsletter The Ball Bulletin here Stay informed about the latest updates and essential information form your Howard County government.

Deb Jung is the County Council Representative for Hickory Ridge residents. For more information about your district, check out the website.

District 4 Website