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 […]
Give Valentine’s Weekend the excitement you crave this year and take your relationship to new heights! Enjoy a steep discount on loads of adventure. Zip, Swing, conquer our invigorating High Ropes Challenge Course, or climb to new heights on our Terrapin Tower with your special someone! Did someone say free swag? That’s right you will […]
Culture informs every aspect of the human experience, and yet the word "culture" remains obscure. Relying on storytelling, the foundation of the human experience, Dr. Muzzio will share a wide array of humorous, engaging, and compelling personal narratives. Taking you from the jungles of Honduras to the highways of Howard County, we will collectively seek […]
In the words of Gloria Steinem, “the first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” Debates on non-binary gender identities covering topics ranging from bathroom bills and educational curriculum to Sam Smith and Caitlyn Jenner have been grounded in assumptions of a binary biological classification of sex, […]
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 […]
Communicating with colleagues from other language and cultural backgrounds is more important than ever before. This presentation will broaden your understanding of how language and culture affect communication and provide you with five tips for improving your communication. This webinar is part of a series hosted by Howard Community College’s newly rebranded Training & Development […]
Howard County Library System invites those from near and far to discover the magic of Italian cuisine and culture during an interactive online fundraising event. Serata Virtuale | Evening in the Stacks will virtually transport guests to Italy while they stay safe at home. Stops include a cooking class with Chef Francesca from Agriturismo Diacceroni […]
In 1970, the year that Howard Community College opened, the country was deeply divided with political protest, social unrest, conflicts over racism, and urban riots. Marvin Gaye wrote the song “What’s Going On” that year to ask the question, “Why?” We could ask that same question today. Is this a case of the more things […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has exhausted us and continues to do so. People have given up on self-care, are experiencing high levels of fatigue, and stress levels are off the charts. Resilience skills are 100% learnable and will help to master this adversity. Resilience is not about ignoring stress; it is much more than just coping. […]
Mental Health First Aid for Adults will prepare participants to help someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in a self-paced online course before participating in an instructor-led class using Zoom. Class cost is free and includes a digital manual. To register or learn more, visit HCGH.org/events or call 410-740-7601.
This talk delves into the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Learn the history of the Amendment, and its significance in protecting our privacy and limiting the power of the government. Free and open to the public, this series is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent. Participants are asked to RSVP at howardcc.edu/lectureseries […]
Tuesdays March 23 to May 11 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 as […]
In the past several years, our American criminal justice system has been widely criticized for routine police encounters resulting in citizen deaths. Much of this scrutiny emanates from the failure to use de-escalation techniques, which have been found to be effective in correctional settings. This lecture seeks to examine how closed-custody correctional de-escalation methods could […]
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 […]
Our lives are significantly impacted by the unconscious biases and associations that guide our decisions. Increasing our awareness of these biases will enhance our ability to appreciate diverse perspectives and achieve our goals. An inclusive work environment where all are comfortable to engage and contribute is a key component of maximum success. This webinar is […]
Join Howard Community College for a virtual talk by Dr. Rosemary Williams, associate professor of history, and an interactive panel discussion about the college's 50-year history on Tuesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. In her talk, Dr. Williams will provide an overview of the college’s major milestones over the past 50 years. Following the talk, […]
The Howard County Annual Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration will take place virtually on Thursday April 8th, 2021. This year's theme is “Keeping the Promise of Never Again: What it Means in 2021” and will feature keynote speaker Steven Luckert from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Click this link to register for the event: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIucOugrzkvHdY0V5FAgRCvKRLtb6ZiqPhr […]
Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, is accepting applications and holding a virtual recruitment forum for Leadership Premier, the organization’s signature leadership development program for senior-level business and community leaders. The forum will present program information followed by a cocktail clinic hosted by Kimberly Prescott, founder of […]
Howard Community College theatre students have developed a new work available to view this April. The play, “I Love Luci” is a campy romp through Hell. In this one-act play, four humans find out that Hell isn’t quite what they expected. Ticket holders can watch the production at their convenience from April 15 – 18, […]
YOU Uncorked: Uncork Your Best Vintage Ever! 4/21/2021 ~ 1-4PM ET Are you ready to make a shift in your life to finally claim all that you deserve? Have you been waiting for everything to be perfect before you make the changes you KNOW you want in your life? Hint: things will never be perfect. Has the pandemic given you […]
For 31 years, Bridges to Housing Stability ("Bridges") has been preventing and ending homelessness in Howard County through affordable housing solutions and advocacy. On Monday, April 26th, we will host our Second Annual Heroes for Housing Celebration to local community members who have made significant contributions to Bridges’ impact and success. We invite you to […]
We know that life under COVID-19 has been extremely challenging, especially if you’ve lost your job, had reduced work hours, or haven’t been able to find a new job. Did you know the Governor of the State of Maryland has established a fund to help Maryland residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 enroll in […]
The 2021 Howard Community College Dance Company Concert will feature student dancers performing the work of faculty and guest choreographers. Directed by Elizabeth Higgins, the production includes the choreography of Elizabeth Higgins, Alex Krebs, Darion Smith, and Vincent Thomas. This virtual concert integrates innovative movement and design, as experienced through the art of dance for […]
Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, is accepting applications and holding a virtual recruitment forum for Leadership Premier, the organization’s signature leadership development program for senior-level business and community leaders. The forum will provide perspective from recent Premier program graduates, who will share their program experiences, followed […]
At long last Candlelight returns to in-person concerts! The Mount Vernon Virtuosi, a Baltimore-based orchestra led by cellist Amit Peled, performs outdoors at The Chrysalis. Known for their innovation and exceptional skill, the orchestra has prepared a wide array of pieces from Mozart to Piazzolla, that are certain to delight! Amit Peled himself with also […]
Join us for our 12th Annual Pink Greens Golf Tournament at Waverly Woods Golf Course! Shotgun start at 1:30 pm. Join us for a fun-filled event that will include a boxed lunch on the course, special holes and much more. This year’s theme - Maryland Pride! Show us your Maryland Pride to be entered to […]
Mental Health First Aid for Adults will prepare participants to help someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in a self-paced online course before participating in an instructor-led class using Zoom. Class cost is free and includes a digital manual. To register or learn more, visit HCGH.org/events or call 410-740-7601.
St John Baptist Church 9055 Tamar Drive Columbia Howard County General Hospital will hold free drive-through health screenings and risk assessments for body mass index, stroke, blood pressure, prediabetes, blood glucose and HDL cholesterol. Participants can also receive healthy lifestyle education and information on classes offered to address health risks. Participants must be 18 years […]
