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Happy Columbia Election Day, to all who observe.

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Today also marks the official opening of the Chrysalis  (Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods) for the 2022 season. Yesterday, Earth Day, was the fifth anniversary of their opening and dedication. Kicking off this year’s season is a celebration of Holi and Dance Party (today) and a concert by the Maryland Winds called Music of Stage and Screen (tomorrow). Continuing their commitment to making the arts accessible to all, both events are free. Follow the Eventbrite link to register for your free ticket.

Down at the lakefront The 3rd is hosting an open house event. (Next weekend!)

Come out to get a sneak peek of The 3rd and hear all about the amazing plans we have in store.

We are inviting members, followers, and supporters to The 3rd for a fundraising open home tour. So be the first to see inside The 3rd and be a part of history-making in Columbia, MD. 

Click the link below to sign up and let us know you’re coming!

https://lu.ma/gfpqgw26



Out at Clarksville Commons they’ll be celebrating Earth Day.



Go GREEN with us this Saturday from 1pm-4pm as Clarksville Commons celebrates Earth Day! The plaza will be full of green-minded businesses, organizations, and vendors, PLUS an electric vehicle meet-up!

Some of our participants include:

  • The Salvaged Stitch
  • Clark's Farm
  • Kindread Hill Farm
  • Medomak Family Camp & Retreat Ctr.
  • Upcycled
  • Audubon Society of Central MD
  • Go Howard
  • Howard Astronomy League
  • HoCo EcoWorks

and so many more!!

Over in Ellicott City today’s the day for Spring Fest. Click over to the Ellicott City Partnership page on Facebook for tons of information about today’s happenings and how to plan your visit. More info here on the website.


After three years, the promise of spring, music and great family fun returns to OEC with SpringFest this April 23 starting at noon.

Featuring awesome bands, crafters, food vendors, and more, we welcome you to enjoy it with us. This event has plenty of fun activities and things to do for the kids too! 

You have plenty of choices. Now, get out there and have some fun! If I’ve missed any events for today and tomorrow in Columbia/HoCo, let me know here.

Update:

This is an indoor event, and I don’t know much about it, but, it looks interesting:

TEDxRiverHillHS: RHHS Auditorium, April 23rd 2022 from 11 AM to 4 PM.

Join us for a day filled with live speeches, entertainment, food and socializing.



TEDx River Hill High School, an independently organized TEDx event, focusing on: Creativity, Adaptability, and Innovation. You can learn more here. 11 am to 4 pm, free tickets available at this link.

If you, like me, are not doing many indoor events, I believe there will also be a livestream available. Check the website for more information. - - jam

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