The Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers will present its annual concert of festive music for the holidays online. Frances Motyca Dawson will direct the ensemble, who will sing works a capella and accompanied by piano and organ. Visit the CPC website for updates.
In coordination with the release of Executive Alliance’s annual “Women Board Directors in Maryland Census Report,” Executive Alliance is holding a virtual panel discussion “Where Are the Women? Leading Change in Maryland” on the role of women on corporate boards. Ellen Fish, group manager of Sandy Spring Bank, will lead a discussion about the status […]
Childbirth Preparation includes comprehensive information about pregnancy, labor, childbirth, comfort techniques, C-sections and medical procedures in the online course Understanding Birth. The live, virtual class led by a childbirth educator will teach breathing and relaxation techniques and participants can ask questions. Cost is $75. Participants can access online courses in their homes at their own […]
Breastfeeding is taught through the online course Understanding Breastfeeding that presents when to breastfeed, getting enough milk, latching and positioning, breast care and the breastfeeding lifestyle. After completing the online class, participants may attend a virtual class led by a lactation consultant. Cost is $40. Participants can access online courses in their homes at their […]
Howard County General Hospital will offer community COVID-19 testing for children and adults in November and December at no cost to participants. Tests will be administered using nasal swabs as participants remain in their cars. A physician order is not required to be tested. Advance registration is encouraged, but same-day registration will also be accepted. […]
We are all spending A LOT more time indoors, these days. That doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun…scratch that…A LOT of fun! Many of the activities that we do during our Summer Camp programs are useful for any day of the week, any time of the year. We wanted to share some of those with you […]
The new Color Burst Ice Rink at Merriweather District is opening for the 2020 – 2021 season! We’re excited to bring more joy to Downtown Columbia this winter with a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for the entire family. Our full-sized rink welcomes you with festive décor – the perfect place for date nights and […]
The new Color Burst Ice Rink at Merriweather District is opening for the 2020 – 2021 season! We’re excited to bring more joy to Downtown Columbia this winter with a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for the entire family. Our full-sized rink welcomes you with festive décor – the perfect place for date nights and […]
Howard County General Hospital will hold “Managing Joint Pain: When is it Time to Consider Joint Replacement?” Johns Hopkins orthopedic surgeon Dr. Savya Thakkar will discuss joint pain and movement, ways to manage hip and knee pain and the newest treatment options for increasing comfort and mobility. To register for the free, virtual seminar, visit […]
The new Color Burst Ice Rink at Merriweather District is opening for the 2020 – 2021 season! We’re excited to bring more joy to Downtown Columbia this winter with a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for the entire family. Our full-sized rink welcomes you with festive décor – the perfect place for date nights and […]
The new Color Burst Ice Rink at Merriweather District is opening for the 2020 – 2021 season! We’re excited to bring more joy to Downtown Columbia this winter with a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for the entire family. Our full-sized rink welcomes you with festive décor – the perfect place for date nights and […]
All participating businesses are following state and local COVID-19 precautions and restrictions. When planning your visit or order to-go, please be sure to inquire about the facility's current procedures. As restrictions are evolving, it’s important to be aware of these precautions, including wearing a cloth face covering and following social distancing rules. Take a look […]
Mondays from Jan. 18 to March 8 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. New Moms’ Online Support Group provides opportunity for moms with babies up to five months old to share their experiences, meet virtually for support and referrals and discuss parenting topics. The group is free to attend. Additional courses about childbirth, breastfeeding and newborns […]
Tuesdays from Jan. 19 to March 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. New Moms’ Online Support Group provides opportunity for moms with babies up to five months old to share their experiences, meet virtually for support and referrals and discuss parenting topics. The group is free to attend. Additional courses about childbirth, breastfeeding and newborns […]
SPEAKERS: Beth Bracaglia, Monique Washington-Jones, and Julie Reisler TOPIC: Learn. Grow. Repeat. Mindful Living Tips for Women. Beth Bracaglia is the Events Manager and New Business Development Director for the Victoria Restaurant Group and the Chief Organizing Officer of Simply Organized. Beth is also a Senior Brand Partner with an exciting new Premium Athleisure Company […]
Every Wednesday of each month, purchase a one hour throw, a half dozen wings (from our friends at Neos Pizza of Columbia), and a 16 ounce beer for only 29.99! A two hour throw, a half dozen wings, and a 16 ounce beer is only 44.99!! Join us for Wing and Fling Wednesdays!!!
Empower: Supporting Positive Parenting for Substance-exposed Newborns will support mothers learning to console babies experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. The instructor-led virtual course will provide answers to questions and empower families to care for babies through the withdrawal period and collaborate with health care professionals for the best possible outcome. Additional courses about childbirth, breastfeeding and […]
Thursdays, Jan. 28 to March 4, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Living Well with Diabetes is a free, six-week virtual workshop presenting diabetes self-management skills using an interactive group approach for people with diabetes or prediabetes and caregivers. Participants will learn goal setting and stress management, glucose monitoring, skin and foot care, techniques to cope […]
Saturdays from Jan. 30 to Mar. 6 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Howard County General Hospital will present Living Well with Chronic Disease Toolkit in Spanish this winter. The six-week virtual workshop supports those living with or at risk for chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, arthritis, lung disease or other long-lasting […]
Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will introduce a new thought leadership speaker series. The first event in the series will be “Leading in Crisis: High Altitude Performance During Challenging Times.” The event will feature speaker Chris Warner, a leadership educator, entrepreneur, mountain climber and guide who […]
Saturdays from Feb. 6 to March 13 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Howard County General Hospital will present Living Well with Chronic Disease Toolkit in Spanish this winter. The six-week virtual workshop supports those living with or at risk for chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, arthritis, lung disease or other long-lasting […]
