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www.wildelake.orgIssue # 350
March 20- March 26, 2015
Village Elections 2015 Update
Wilde Lake Community Association Election Chair Announces the Slate of
Candidates for the 2015 Village Elections
Candidates for Village Board of Directors (5 openings):
Rhoda Toback
Jeffrey Friedhoffer
Kevin McAliley
Bess Caplan
**Fifth position to be filled by appointment
Applications for the vacancy are now available at Slayton House or on our website.
Candidate for Columbia Council (1 opening):
Nancy McCord
Candidates' Statements are on our website under Village Elections 2015.
Look for your election newsletter and absentee ballot in the mail in late March/early
April. Village Election Day is Saturday, April 25.
Explore the World One Bite at a Time with CA’s New World Food Passport
The World Food Passport program allows people to explore the amazing spectrum of food options and cultures represented around Howard County. People can pick up theiri free World Food Passports from CA Headquarters, any on Columbia's 10 village community associations, the Howard County Tourism office in Historic Ellicott City and at any of the six Howard County Library system branches. Look for the pink basket at Slayton House!There is a limit of one passport per family. Diners then eat at participating restaurants and ask their server or the manager to stamp their passports and fill in the name of the restaurant and the date of service. Once a passport holder has stamps in each of six categories, they can enter a quarterly $25 restaurant gift certificate drawing at ColumbiaAssociation.org/Food Passport. For
more information contact Laura Smit at 410-715-3162
Community Meeting on Education
Co-sponsored by Hickory Ridge, Town Center and Wilde Lake Community Associations
Special Guests: ♦Dr. Renee Foose, Superintendent, Howard County Public School System♦Kelly Hough, Principal, Bryant Woods Elementary School♦David Larner, Principal, Clemens Crossing Elementary School
Announcements
The Wilde Lake Community Association
Draft FY2016 budget is now on our
website for review.
Mark Your Calendar
March 20, 21, 8pmMarch 22, 3pmSilhouette Stages presents"Spamalot" Reservations:www.seatyourself.biz/silhouettestagesor call 410-637-5289
March 21, 9am-noonColumbia Wide-Cleanup at Wilde Lake Park
March 23, 2-3:30pmColumbia Archives mini-course session "Creating Columbia"
March 24, 7:30pmRAC meeting
March 25, 7pmCommunity Meeting on Education at Slayton House
March 29, 2:30-4pmNeighborhood Reps Celebration
April 6, 5:30pmCounty Council Listening Session with WLVB
April 6, 6:30pmWLVB meeting - Meet the candidates for Village Board and Columbia Council
April 11, 10-11:30amSearching for Spring at Columbia SportsPark. Tickets for WL residents available at Slayton House
April 12, 3-5pmArt Reception: Arlette Jassel and Artists' Gallery Showcase
April 24, 5pmDeadline to return an absentee ballot at Slayton House
April 25, 9am-3pm
♦Troy Todd, Principal, Running Brook Elementary School♦Lisa Smithson, Principal, Wilde Lake Middle School♦Jennifer Clements, Principal, Atholton High School♦James LeMon, Principal, Wilde Lake High SchoolWhat is happening in your local schools? What are the schools' roles in your community? Each guest will give an overview of their school and will answer questions. All residents are welcome to attend.The meeting will be held at Slayton House on Wednesday, March 25, 7-9pm.
Election Day at Slayton House
April 27, 5pmDeadline to appy for vacancy for Village Board
May 4, 6:30pmWLVB meetingInterviews for Village Board vacancy
May 8, 10amRainbow Theatre presents "Snow White" with Kaydee Puppets
Covenant News
The RAC (Resident Architectural Committee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Applications for exterior alterations received by the date of the meeting will be reviewed at the
following meeting. Application can be obtained at Slayton House or at
http://www.wildelake.org/covenants/application-guidelines/. Please contact Carl McKinney,
Covenant Advisor, at [email protected] with questions. To view the agenda for the March
24 meeting click http://www.wildelake.org/covenants/architectural-review-process/rac-agenda-and-
minutes/
Slayton House Theatre Camp of the Arts
Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House
The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House offers ongoing exhibits featuring many well-
know regional artists as well as local artists. A reception is usually held on the first
Sunday of the show, which is free and open to the public. Visit the website for
information about applying to exhibit.
February 19- March 28:
Andrei Trach "Relentless Spirit"
April 2- May 9:
Arlette Jassel " Tribute to Hannah" and Artists' Gallery Showcase
Reception: April 12, 3-5pm
CA’s Senior Shuttle for Cultural Events - The Columbia Association Senior Advisory Committee sponsors a FREE curb-to-
curb evening and weekend transportation shuttle to cultural events throughout Howard County for groups of 4 or more seniors
ages 60 and over. For complete details call CA at 410-715-3087.
News Around the County
To get more news from the county, you may access the complete District 4 newsletter athttp://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Districts/District-4
Breathe Deep Columbia 5K Walk Register now for the third annual Breathe Deep Columbia 5K Walk, beginning at the Lake Front Plaza in Town Center on Saturday, April 25, 10am-11:30am. All proceeds from this event go to the LUNGevity Foundation to fund lung cancer research.The event will take place rain or shine. For more information, go to www.lungevity.org/columbia. There will also be a before the walk event on April 1, all day at Union Jack's British Pub. Union Jack's will donate 15% of the food and beverage purchases back to LUNGevity Foundation.
Howard County FY2016 BudgetThe Howard County Council will begin its work on the fiscal year 2016 budget beginning April 1. The Council has posted its budget calendar and related documents at http://cc.howardcountymd.gov/BudgetCalendar . In addition you may wish to review the recommendations of the County's Spending Affordability Committee at http://www.howardcountymd.gov/DisplayPrimary.aspx?id=499
News from the Villages
Searching for Spring 2015The Annual Searching For Spring Egg Hunt, co-sponsored by the Villages of Columbia, will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 10AM-11:30AM at the Columbia Sports Park in the Harper's Choice Village Center located at 5453 Harper's Farm Road. No admittance permitted after 10:45AM.This event is especially planned for children ages 2-8. Tickets are required for this
FREE event. They are available at Slayton House and all village community centers
while supplies last. Tickets are for Columbia lien-paying residents only.
"Creating Columbia: A Mini-Course" at Historic Oakland on Thursday EveningsBy popular demand, “Creating Columbia: A Mini-Course” is being offered again, this time in the evenings and at a new location.
The free mini-course from Columbia Association’s (CA) Columbia Archives is great for those interested in learning about the
events of a significant period in the history of Columbia.
“Creating Columbia: A Mini-Course” will be held on three Thursdays: April 30, May 7 and May 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Historic
Oakland, 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia. The mini-course is free, but registration is encouraged. People can choose to
register for all three Thursdays or for individual sessions via ColumbiaMiniCourse.Eventbrite.com or by calling 410-715-
6781. These sessions will be led by Columbia historian Barbara Kellner, director of Columbia Archives. For more information,
call 410-715-3103 or email [email protected].
Lifetime Transitions Seminars Hickory Ridge Community Association and Long and Foster are cosponsoring a series of three seminars to help older adults
plan for the transition into senior life. The seminars are free but pre-registration is required. Register online for one or more
seminars using the links below:Part2: Tuesday, April 7, 5-7pm: Legal & Financial Considerations bit.lyLTApril 7Part 3: Tuesday, Mary 5, 5-7pm: Senior Housing Options bit.ly/LTMay 5
If you prefer to register by phone, call Hickory Ridge Village Office at 410-730-7327. If you have questions call Nancy McCord at 443-285-9209.
Columbia Association News
www.columbiaassociation.org
CA’s Dog Day Afternoon returns on May 2. Save the date!
Columbia Association announces the ninth
annual Dog Day Afternoon on Saturday, May2, 11am - 3pm at a new location: Columbia Dog Park, 5901 Rivendell Lane, adjacent to the Harper's Choice Village Center. This free event also will feature local businesses and organizations that focus on the health, happiness and well-being of our beloved furry friends.
CA Camp Open Houses Learn about the camps being offered by CA this summer by attending one of two free open houses: March 21, noon-3pm at the Columbia Athletic Club and May 13, 6-8pm at the Columbia Sportspark. The open houses will also include drawings, entertainment and giveways. For more information visit ColumbiaCamps.org or 410-715-3165.
CA Board Schedule The March 2015 meetings of the CA Board (Columbia Council) will be March 12 and
26 at 7:30pm at CA Headquarters, 10221 Wincopin Circle. To view the agenda and
minutes click here
Upcoming Events and Activities
Town Hall MeetingHoward County Executive Kittleman will hold a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday,
March 31 at The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place in Oakland Mills beginning at
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Attendees may begin signing in on March 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Kittleman will discuss any subject and field questions from residents, as a way to
encourage dialogue on matters of interest. Town Hall meetings are free and open to
the public. After this meeting in east Columbia, Kittleman will schedule others in
different parts of the county
The Village in Howard Presents "Selma"
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the second march on Selma, Alabama, the Village in Howard invites the community to hear recollections of that historic march by Howard County resident Sherman Howell, followed by a viewing of the Academy Award nominated film "Selma" on Tuesday, March 24, 6:30pm at Slayton House. Admission is $6 cash and there is limited seating. Doors open at 6pm. For more information about purchasing tickets, go to www.thevillageinhoward.org or call 443-367-9043.
Neighborhood Reps CelebrationNew and seasoned Neighborhood Reps are invited to a celebration to honor their service to the Village of Wilde Lake. Enjoy refreshments, the smooth guitar stylings of Ed Nicholson, conversation and games on Sunday, March 29, from 2:30-4pm at Slayton House. If your neighborhood is not currently represented, or you are interested in becoming an alternate, please come out to meet our team.The mission of the Neighborhood Representative Program is to facilitate two-way communication between the local neighbrood residents and Wilde Lake Community Association for the purposes of enhancing community spirit, fostering greater community awareness, and promoting the participation in neighborhood activities and projects.
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2014-2015 Village Board
The Board meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at Slayton House. The Agenda for Board meetings is posted at Slayton House and on the village website www.wildelake.org the Friday before each meeting. The next Board meeting will be April 6, 2015.
Kevin McAliley, Chair
410-336-6593
Linda Odum, Vice Chair
410-715-3206
Wulah Cooper
703-896-0566
Yolanda Epps
202-528-4426
Jeff Friedhoffer
410-997-5366
Norma Rose
410-730-3353
Rhoda Toback
410-730-8758
Columbia Council Rep
Nancy McCord
443-285-9209
Village Manager
Kristin Shulder
410-730-3987
Senior Advisory Committee
Bernice Kish
Tell HoCo: An easy way to report
issues concerning potholes, graffiti,
Rainbow Theatre PresentsCome see a wonderful presentation by Kaydee Puppets
of the popular fairy tale. Tickets are $5 and are available at Slayton House or www.brownpapertickets.com keyword Rainbow Theatre
roadways, traffic signals, signs, sewer or
water, parks or trees. Download the app
to your mobile device or access it on the
County website.
Need to contact aWilde Lake School? School links are now available on our website. Click on the tab under contacts.
Know yourState RepresentativesClick on the tab under contacts for the info on your state senator and congressmen. Check out our website: www.wildelake.org
--Carole Black
Special AssistantWilde Lake Community Association
10400 Cross Fox LaneColumbia, MD 21044
