MakingChange
Free tax preparation is available at The Multi Service Center, 9900 Washington Boulevard (Route 1) in Laurel. Taxpayers who earned up to $54,000 in 2015 are eligible. Call 410-313-0220 to make an appointment.
Center for Creative Life and Learning
The Girls on Fire Mentoring program is designed to help girls build self-esteem. Meets the 4th Sat. each month at the Columbia Art Center. For information call 410-312-0758.
University of Maryland
Exploring Engineering is a one-week residential summer program for high school students.
Space is limited to 32 girls per session. Bria Barry, 301-405-3283, bmcelroy@umd.edu
Columbia Association
Call Columbia Gym KidSpace to register or inquire about our many ongoing activities and programs.
Columbia Gym 6151 Daylong Lane in Clarksville, 410-531-8984 www.columbiaassociation.org/kidspace
Columbia Association
Art Classes for children of all ages. Check out the Winter Brochure on www.columbiaartcenter.org. For inquiries or to register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@columbiaassociation.org.
Columbia Association
Youth Artistic Masters Certificate Program, Check out the Winter Brochure on www.columbiaartcenter.org Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075.
Columbia Association
Texture and Movement, Sat. Mar. 19, 11:30-2 p.m, for inquiries or to register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@columbiaassociation.org
Food on the 15th
Volunteer opportunities for students of all ages. Our next delivery is Sat, Mar. 19 at 1 p.m. in Ellicott City. We have 10 volunteer spots available. E-mail us if you'd like to volunteer.
To learn more about what we do, visit our website at www.foodonthe15th.org/.
Boy Scouts
Scouting For Food, Elementary Schools and Middle School, Sat., Mar. 19. A bag will be dropped off at your home a few days before. Thanks for your generous donations. For more information scoutingforfoodnpd@verizon.net.
Howard County Government
Youth and Teen Model Call, young men and women are invited to participate in an audition. Fashion Show will take place on Sat., Mar. 19. Preregistration is encouraged, but not required. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov
Glen Mar Church
Maundy Thurs., service on Mar. 24, 7:30 p.m., Good Friday Service on Mar. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City. The public is also invited to Easter services on Mar. 26 at 5 p.m. and Mar. 27 at 6:30 a.m. (sunrise service), 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. For more information, call 410-465-4995.
Columbia Art Center
Choose Civility Poster Contest and Exhibit, Entries due Mar. 25, Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD. Details at ChooseCivility.org,
Exhibit: Apr 11-29. Reception and Awards Ceremony: Wed., Apr 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Columbia Association
Calling on students in grades K to 12 to enter the annual Choose Civility Poster and Video Contest.
Posters and videos should be submitted by Mar. 25 by mail or in person to:
Monica Herber, Columbia Association Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD.
Glen Mar Church
Singers are needed at a Good Friday Worship Service on Mar. 25, 7:30 p.m. at Glen Mar United Methodist Church in Ellicott City. Practice starts on Thurs., 7 -7:30 p.m. in Jan. Contact Sophie Hong, Glen Mar’s Music Director at 410-465-4995 ext. 209 or sofie.hong@glenmarunc.org
Columbia Association
Artsy Fun Day Spring Break, Mar. 28-Apr. 1, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@columbiaassociation.org.
Columbia Association
Visiting Artist Spring Break Extravaganza, Mar. 28- Apr. 1, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075.
Columbia Gym
KidSpace Adventure Days, Grades K-6, Mar.- 28 –Apr. 1 and Apr. 26, Full Day 7 a.m.-6 p.m. $50 per child,
half day 7 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 per child.
Register online, over the phone 410-531-8984 or in person at the Columbia Gym KidSpace.
Viking 5K
24rd Annual Viking 5K Cross Country Race/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run
Sun., Apr. 3. Details and registration for the event can be found at http://viking5k.wikispaces.com/Details.
Howard County Veterans and Military Families Commission
Veterans Resource Fair on Tues, Apr. 5, 5-8 p.m. at the Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road in Ellicott City. Admission is free. 410-313-0821.
CrossLife Community Church
Financial Peace University, Apr. 9- June 4, Sat., 9-11 a.m., at 5941 Setter Dr., Elkridge. Cost is $93. Contact Sandy Cook sandy.cokk1020@gmail.com Click on the slideshow link at www.crosslifeonline.com.
Cedar Lane School
Walk for Our Stars, Sat. Apr. 23, 10 a.m., Come join us for this fun, non-competitive walk. All money raised will be used to support our students with significant special needs and our staff. Please support The Walk and help those who can't walk, learn to stand on their own and those who can't speak, find their voice. For further information please contact Cedar Lane School at 410-888-8800 or karioreilly@verizon.net.
Howard County Government
Womenfest, a FREE Health & Wellness Event for Women, Sat., Apr. 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, Cooksville.
For more information about WomenFest, visit the event’s website at www.howardcountymd.gov/WomenFest or call 410-313-5440.
Howard County Police Department
FREE overnight Youth Police Academy, July 24-29, Public Safety Training Center. It is for students between the ages of 15-18 years old who are interested in a law enforcement career. For more information, contact your School Resource Officer or check out the Howard County Police Department website at www.hcpd.org under Youth Programs.
University of Maryland
SPICE Camp – Students with Potential and Interest, Considering Engineering, June 27-July 1.
SPICE Camp is a week-long commuter program for young women who will be entering the 9th and 10th grade next fall and would like to learn more about engineering University of Maryland, College Park. Space is limited. The application deadline is March 31st. Scholarship opportunities will be made available once admittance decisions have been made. Bria Barry, 301-405-3283, bmcelroy@umd.edu, http://wie.umd.edu/k12/spice-camp.
College Park Tennis Club
Learn Tennis at the Premiere Tennis Center, June 13 –Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., College Park Tennis Club 5200 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD.
Our students will learn the sport of a lifetime, under the direction of our certified teaching staff. Center. tdelaney@cptennisclub.com, 301-779-8000, www.cptennisclub.com
CAMPS
CrossLife Church
Track and Field Camp, June 20-June 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia, MD. http://crosslifeevents.org/
Howard County Conservancy
Full-day nature camps, June 27 –Aug. 19. Camps are located in Woodstock on our 232-acre nature center and at the Belmont in Elkridge www.hcconservancy.org/camp.html
University of Maryland
Stepping Stones to Your Future (SSTYF) summer camp. This week-long coed commuter camp is for rising 7th & 8th graders who are interested in learning more about engineering. Each day is filled with a variety of fun hands-on activities and engineering challenges. There are two weeks to choose from: Session 1 July 18-22 or Session 2 July 25-29. To apply, we require an online form and a teacher recommendation from a current math or science teacher. For more information and to fill out the application, visit our website at http://wie.umd.edu/k12/sstyf. If you have any questions, contact Dawn Ginnetti at dginnett@umd.edu. 301-405-0315.
July 18-22, (Session I) or July 25-29, 2016 (Session II)
University of Maryland
SPICE Camp – Students with Potential and Interest, Considering Engineering, June 27-July 1.
SPICE Camp is a week-long commuter program for young women who will be entering the 9th and 10th grade next fall and would like to learn more about engineering University of Maryland, College Park. Space is limited. The application deadline is March 31st. Scholarship opportunities will be made available once admittance decisions have been made. Bria Barry, 301-405-3283, bmcelroy@umd.edu, http://wie.umd.edu/k12/spice-camp.
SPORTS
Howard County Striders
Bullseye Running/HO CO Striders is now taking registration for two training programs Youth Track Team (competitive) and Youth Fitness Spring Training (non-competitive) http://www.bullseyerunning.com/youth/
Ellicott City Soccer Club
FREE Special Needs Program Soccer Clinic Apr. 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at Rockburn Park for players born in the years 2005-2009. Contact operations@ellicottcitysc.org Space is limited. Go to www.ellicottcitysc.org for more information and to register now for all of our programs.
Ellicott City Soccer Club
Foundation Program, our program is for players ages 3-12 years old, and will meet Wed. and Sat. for a total of 12 sessions. The program starts on Apr. 6.
SuperSquads
It's not too late for after school cheerleading with SuperSquads. Team practice is once a week and ends late April in 11 county schools. Please contact supersquadsinfo@verizon.net or 410-796-2244.