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Think of Cake

 



As I checked in on my mother-in-law at five am this morning, I told her, “I need to write about something that isn’t so heavy this morning. Something like: the music society is having a cake sale.’” Life is really heavy right now.

Conveniently enough…Can I interest you in some cake?



The Columbia Cake Exchange will be held on March 29th at Stonehouse in Long Reach.  What’s a cake exchange? Think Cookie Swap but with cake slices.

If you love baking, this is the event for you! A cake exchange is a fun, community-driven way to share your love of baking. Everyone brings a cake they’re proud of, then fills a take-home box with slices from other bakers. It’s a fun way to discover new flavors, swap ideas, and enjoy far more cake than you could ever bake yourself. We're hoping to see a bunch of unique, beautiful cakes for our inaugural Columbia Cake Exchange but no need for perfection, just have fun! 

Funds raised will be donated to the 501(c)(3) non-profit Movement in Music Ensemble, a local Columbia orchestra.

Here’s the dedicated website for the event: Columbia Cake Exchange.  Learn more about Music in Movement Ensemble.

This isn’t until March 29 so you have some time to plan your cake. This is not a competition. It is not the Great British Bake Off. Make a cake, share a cake, go home enriched with a variety of slices. Meet cake-oriented people who are also music supporters.

Does the novelty of this kind of thrill me? Absolutely.

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Up next, in the sooner than soon category: Clarksville Commons Farmers Market Spring Preview.



This Saturday, March 7th, from 9 am - 1 pm. More information is at the event link on Facebook.


Also this Saturday: CAMOM Children’s Consignment Sale, Trinity Episcopal Church, Elkridge. Official Hours are 8 - 11:30 am but check their event page for the details.



Have you been to Savage Mill yet to see Threads of Heritage? It runs until April 3rd.



Next week is the celebratory anniversary event for Columbia Community Care. This is a free event, although donations are always welcome.



SIX YEARS OF COMMUNITY, ONE UNFORGETTABLE EVENING

Six years of impact, community, and heart. Join us for an evening of celebration, conversation, and a peek at what's ahead for Columbia Community Care!

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH 2026 6-9PM
BUSBOYS & POETS
6251 MANGO TREE RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Want to be a sponsor? Reach out to Erika Strauss Chavarria: echavarria@columbiacommunitycare.org  

My time window for writing is fast closing so do me a favor and check out Spring programming at the Community Ecology Institute. They have great offerings and are building such positive community through their Community of Families in Nature initiative.



The duties of the day await. I’m going to take a deep breath and think of cake.





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