Here are a few community events happening around Columbia
Now that the weather is warming up, it is the perfect time to spend some time in your community. In a close-knit community like Columbia Town Center, there is always something going on to bring the neighborhood together. Participating in community activities provides an underrated sense of connection, solidarity, and belonging. Even small steps, like attending community events, can matter. Here are a few community events happening around Columbia.
Wear Orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend
Join us on June 6 for Wear Orange, an annual day to honor gun violence survivors and build community with those working to end gun violence. Attendees are encouraged to Wear Orange and unite with us at the conclusion of the program as we walk around Lake Kittamaqundi to commemorate the more than 120 lives lost to gun violence every day in the U.S. This event will be held rain or shine from 5 pm to 6 pm at Lake Kittamaqundi Lakefront Stage.
AOK Sunset Garden Party
Join AOK Mentoring & Tutoring in celebrating “All Our Kids” at a beautiful sunset garden party at Robinson Nature Center on June 26th, from 7 to 9 pm.
AOK Mentoring & Tutoring is seeking additional sponsors and guests to reach our goal of raising $30,000! Our critical mission can only be achieved with your help!
As a community, we CAN lift up the children who need us most, with personal attention, guidance, and mentoring, to show them that they are special, worthy, and capable of making their dreams come true!
Enjoy:
– Great Mediterranean food from Umami Catonsville
– Live Jazz Standards
– Gardening activities from Freetown Farm at Community Ecology Institute (CEI)
– Floral mocktails
Click here to get tickets.
Howard County Juneteenth Community Day & Block Party
Join Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity, the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, and the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks for a day of community, connection, and joy as we observe Juneteenth in Howard County.
Whether you want to enjoy live music, delicious food, shop amazing deals at our community yard sale, create a Juneteenth woodwork with Van Buren Wood Works, explore community resources, or jump into a line dancing class, this celebration has something for everyone. Gather together with neighbors as we build community while honoring and embracing the history, impact, and importance of Juneteenth.
All ages welcome! Click here to register and learn more.
THRIVE AT COLUMBIA TOWN CENTER
Town Center is one of the ten villages of Columbia, Maryland. Our Village offices are located in Historic Oakland, one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Howard County. In the heart of Columbia, Town Center’s residents enjoy living in an urban community in a suburban setting with close proximity to all Columbia amenities, attractions, and cultural activities. Visit us to learn more about our community at 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Call us at 410-730-4744 or visit our website https://www.columbiatowncenter.org/