Events

Alpha Ridge Landfill is Howard County's third public landfill, and the only public landfill open to accept waste. Alpha Ridge landfill was opened in 1980, and is located on a 550-acre site, of which 190 acres is permitted for landfilling.   Although all household trash collected from Howard County homes is currently being exported to a private landfill located in King George County, Virginia, residential and commercial trash is still being accepted at Alpha Ridge Landfill. A small portion of Howard County trash continues to be buried at the Alpha Ridge Landfill. NOTE:   Meet at the

Join us for a backstage pass to learn the history of Merriweather Post Pavilion and see how master developer, the Howard Hughes Corporation is working with the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission (owner of Merriweather Post Pavilion), the Downtown Columbia Partnership, and local government to develop an exceptional business, residential, retail, and cultural destination where the nation’s top cyber security company sits a few hundred feet from one of the nation’s top-rated outdoor music venues in a community that Money Magazine voted the best place to live. Register Here

211 Maryland is a simple, memorable phone number for Marylanders to connect with essential resources throughout the state. It’s a free and confidential service that enables individuals with unmet needs a one-stop access point instead of having to navigate through the sometimes-confusing maze of health and human service agency phone numbers, websites, and community resources.  It allows us to track emerging trends in communities. This will be a virtual listening session to give you a bird’s eye view on the life of a call from beginning to end. You will experience the range of questions and services provided

This community discussion will facilitate in-depth dialogues on aging and experiences of ageism through a highly interactive conversation guided by thought-provoking questions. Attendees will learn that ageism is common, its impact is great, but we all have the power to combat it. Light refreshments will be provided.  Enter through the glass atrium and check in with the security desk, and you will be directed to the conference room. Community Discussions (60-90 minutes) • Highly interactive conversations guided by open-ended questions • Allows participants to share and reflect on experiences with ageism and aging • Less

Centers of religious worship have historically been a meeting place and safe haven - not only to share religious ideology but to share resources and build community. Tour Temple Isaiah and meet the leadership to discuss service, partnerships & challenges.   Register Here

The Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant serves the central part of Howard County, which contains 56% of the County's population. This includes the towns of Columbia, Savage, and North Laurel. There are 820 miles of gravity and force main sewer pipe that carries wastewater to the plant. The plant process removes impurities contained in wastewater and then safely discharges this treated water back to the environment. Through the availability of guided tours of the Howard County Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant, Howard County demonstrates its commitment to providing education and learning opportunities to all.  

The HC Dept of Aging and Independence invites participants to learn about the purpose and scope of the Age-Friendly Howard County initiative and key demographic trends and implications.  There will also be a discussion of the potential impacts and opportunities of an aging population within various sectors and how organizations and professionals can contribute to an age-friendly community. Max 40  Register Here

Discover the magic of The Arc! Join us for an engaging and fun-filled day where you'll dive into our vibrant history as one of HC's oldest and largest nonprofits. Hear inspiring stories straight from the amazing ppl we support and participate in a hands-on activity that brings our mission to life! Learn about the incredible ways we empower people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and explore how we can work together to create a more inclusive community. Max 15 ppl  Register Here

The Howard County Historical Society is a private non-profit that is the primary repository of all historical documents, books, photos, maps, and artifacts from our county's rich history.  The society has 3 museums as well as a historical center and archives at the Miller Branch of the HCLS.    The Archives at the Miller Branch Library maintains an enormous collection of materials related to the history of HC, with primary source documents dating to the 18th century.  They also offer research services- averaging about 30 research requests monthly from historians, authors, news reporters, other institutions, police departments, and the general