September 3, 2019
Media Contacts:
Scott L. Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
Mark Miller, Administrator, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Festival of India
Saturday, September 7, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
This is the biggest Desi entertainment & shopping extravaganza in Maryland! The festival features regional exhibits, classical & Bollywood dances, fashion show, and a lot of Desi shopping - clothing, jewelry, gifts, handicrafts, art competition, kids’ corner, and more!
Media Contact: Festival of India, 410-567-6599, myfestivalofindia@gmail.com
Caribbean Food and Wine Festival 2019
Saturday, September 7, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
All are invited to our annual Caribbean food, wine & fashion festival at the Howard County Fairground. Saturday, September 8th, 2018 will feature linganore, boordy wines, great shoals, and reggae wines. You are allowed to bring your tents, chairs, umbrellas, and coolers. Coolers must contain only ice, bottled water, and a sandwich. Food vendors will be on site. Kids under 12 are free. There will be a complimentary wine tasting and fashion show. For information, visit HERE.
Media Contact: Elaine Dorsey, Organizer, 301-221-6517 or 240-330-5127
28th Annual Howard County Police Pace
Sunday, September 8, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Centennial Park South Entrance, 10000 Rt. 108, Ellicott City
Join Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Police Chief Lisa Myers at the 28th Annual Howard County Police Pace. Every September, the Howard County Police Foundation hosts Police Pace, a 5K race and one-mile fun walk at Centennial Park. Proceeds from the event benefit several charitable initiatives supported by the Police Foundation, including scholarships and funding for special needs of the police department that are not met through the annual budget process. For information visit: http://policepace.com/race-info/.
Media Contact: Howard County Police Department, Office of Public Affairs, 410-313-2236
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Wednesday, September 11, 10:28 a.m.
George Howard Building Courtyard, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, fellow elected officials and command members from the County Police and Fire Departments and Howard County Sheriff’s Office, will honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including four victims from Howard County, with a remembrance wreath laying and flag raising ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:28 a.m., marking the time the North Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed.
Media Contact: Alexandra Bresani, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Coffee with a Cop
Tuesday, September 17, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Renata’s Tasty Bites, 9350-G Snowden River Parkway, Columbia
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down barriers between police officers and residents by removing agendas and allowing residents the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know their neighborhood officers in an informal and neutral space. As always, coffee and conversation are on the house. For more information and/or questions about Coffee with a Cop, contact Howard County Police Department’s Community Outreach Division at 410-313-2207 or email HCPDoutreach@howardcountymd.gov.
Media Contact: Howard County Police Department, Office of Public Affairs, 410-313-2236
42nd Annual Korean Festival
Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
Enjoy this multi-generational celebration of Korean culture. Enjoy senior line dancing, a traditional Korean cultural performance, taekwondo/martial arts, a Korean calligraphy demonstration and more. Price: $1.00; For information visit: http://www.koreanmd.org/en/.
Media Contact: Visit www.koreanmd.org, E-mail Address: info@koreanmd.org
Ellicott City Main Street Music Fest
Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Historic Ellicott City, Inc., 8321 Main Street, Ellicott City
Enjoy Maryland’s first and largest Unsigned Emerging Artist Music Festival. This festival is inspired by the desire to support and celebrate regional unsigned musicians. Now in our 7th year, Main Street Music Fest features the best talent the Mid Atlantic has to offer, as well as outstanding indie artists from the surrounding states. For information, visit HERE.
Media Contact: Ellicott City Partnership, 443-240-2060
The Longest Table
Saturday, September 21, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
Hosted by the Howard County Library, join members of the community at together at the table! Mix, mingle and meet new friends at this fun, uplifting community gathering. Share a meal, explore common topics, and add your voice to this unique communal experience. Social hour with music and interactive art with the Columbia Art Center begins at 5 pm. Dinner served family-style at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for high school and college students. Note, to enhance the experience of getting to know different people, guests will not be seated with their companions. Click HERE for tickets.
Media Contact: Christie Lassen, Howard County Library System, 410-313-7786, christie.lassen@hclibrary.org
Robinson Nature Center 8th Anniversary Open House
Sunday, September 22, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia
Come celebrate the Robinson Nature Center’s 8th birthday on September 22nd with all-day complimentary admission. Come explore the Nature Center’s newly replanted green roof, 2019 ARTsites installation, Nature Place additions and more. Attendees will enjoy live animal demonstrations, guided nature walks, face-painting and shows in the Nature Center’s planetarium. This event is free and open to all ages; however, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. As on-site parking is limited, attendees are encouraged to carpool. A free shuttle service will also be offered from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. For more information, including parking details, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/RobinsonAnniversary.
Media Contact: Meagan Downey, Robinson Nature Center, 410-313-0400 or mdowney@howardcountymd.gov
County Executive Runs Farm and Farmer Runs County
Tuesday, September 24, Job Exchange at 8:00 a.m., Luncheon begins 11:30 a.m.
Job Exchange – Maple Dell Farm, 1960 Daisy Road, Woodbine
Luncheon – Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum, 12985 MD 144, West Friendship
To kickoff Howard County’s annual Farm-City Celebration, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will trade places with Caitlin Patrick from Maple Dell Farm and help run her family’s farm in Woodbine, while Caitlin takes over as “County Executive for the Day” in Ellicott City. They will finish out their job exchange by sharing their experiences at the annual job exchange luncheon hosted at the Living Farm Heritage Museum in West Friendship.
Media Contact: Kathy Johnson, Howard County Economic Development Authority, 410-313-6524 or kljohnson@hceda.org
Howard County’s Diversity Awareness Day Celebration
Wednesday, September 25, 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City
Howard County Government strives to foster an environment that welcomes and values diversity within the county. Diversity Awareness Day allows us to come together and encourage respect, harmony and tolerance, increase understanding of contributions made by persons from a variety of ethnic and cultural groups, and enhance communication among County employees. To celebrate that diversity, Howard County Government is sponsoring a Diversity Awareness Day for its employees.
Media Contact: Janssen Evelyn, Diversity Awareness Day Chair, 410-313-2171
Howard County Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Saturday, September 28, 10:30 a.m.
Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike (Route 108), Ellicott City
Join a walk to raise awareness and funds for the care and support of those with Alzheimer’s. This is a free event. For information call 410-561-9099, ext. 231 or visit: act.alz.org.
Media Contact: For information call 410-561-9099, ext. 231
AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk 2019
Saturday, September 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lake Elkhorn, 7200 Dockside Lane, Columbia
This is an annual walk, where participants raise awareness and funds for the American Foundation (AFSP) for Suicide Prevention. The goal is to advocate for public policy, create educational programs, and support survivors of suicide loss. This is a free event. For information call 443-812-5773 or visit: afsp.org.
Media Contact: For information call 443-812-5773
Owen Brown Community Carnival
Saturday, September 28, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia
Enjoy a moon bounce, games, music, food, mechanical bull ride, water balloon toss & more! Fun for all ages. Carnival will be held behind the Owen Brown Community Center. Tickets will be on sale at the event and no registration is required. All proceeds will support Cradlerock and Lake Elkhorn PTA.
Media Contact: Owen Brown Community Center, 410-381-0202