Upcoming Events

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Spanish interpreters will be available at the vaccine clinics. Howard County residents 12 and older are eligible for vaccination. A parent or legal guardian must accompany those 12 to 17 years old. The hospital asks participants to bring photo IDs with them. To register, visit bit.ly/hcghvax.

Howard County General Hospital is offering a New Moms’ Online Support Group for new mothers of babies up to 5 months old. Using Zoom, new moms will meet weekly to share experiences and offer support. Meetings will include guest speakers, referrals and the discussion of parenting topics. The virtual support group is free and runs for eight weeks on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. beginning July 27 to Sept. 14 or Sept. 28 to Nov. 16. For more information…

Howard Community College's Office of Admissions and Advising will present an overview of the enrollment process and course formats for the fall semester. The session is open to the public, free of charge, and will last approximately an hour or until all questions are answered. To register, please visit howardcc.edu/InfoSessions A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to registrants the morning of the information session. If you have any questions or need assistance, please send an email to InfoSessions@howardcc.edu.

Howard County General Hospital will hold Heroes in Health Care, an evening celebrating the heroism of the hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fundraiser will benefit the hospital. Heroes in Health Care will begin with a reception, include food and beverages and feature fireworks and a private concert by The Columbia Orchestra. It will be held outdoors following physical distancing and COVID-19 precautions consistent with state and federal guidelines. Gary and Kelly Garofalo are the honorary co-chairs of the…