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What would you be willing to do to protect and restore the waters of Columbia?
Get ideas here NEW! Visit the new watershed web site.

Public invited to share comments on downtown zoning Details

County to hold work session on village center zoning Details

Sister Cities information session
Wednesday, Jan. 14 Details

Public meeting on Columbia Watershed Management Plan
Monday, Jan. 26 Details

SAVE THE DATE
Roots of Howard County
Sunday, Feb. 8
Historic Oakland in Town Center. Details to come next month.

What's happening at Columbia villages this month?
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Latest and Greatest

Resolve to get involved
This New Year, put traditional resolutions aside and challenge yourself to embody Columbia’s motto: Be a part of it!
10 tips to get involved

CA releases second quarter report for FY09
CA reports on the second quarter of FY09.
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Mark your calendar for
2009 Welcome Events
Throughout the year, CA hosts a series of free Welcome Events for the community’s entertainment and enrichment.
See the calendar

CA offers scholarships for teens who volunteer
Six $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually.
Find out more
Download an application

What would you be willing to do to protect and restore the waters of Columbia?
Get ideas here Link to watershed question
NEW! Visit the new watershed web site

Public invited to share comments on downtown zoning
Details

County to hold work session on village center zoning
Details

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School Age Services turns “Litter to Glitter”
CA’s Before and After School Care children turned trash into treasures and sold their creations at an art auction.
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KidsKorner teaches literacy at winter social
Kids learned about the writing process from author Lois Szymanski at the KidsKorner winter social.
See the photos

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“Columbia Matters” producer honored with award
Mary Weeks, producer of CA’s TV show, was recently honored by teens who participated in the Women’s Giving Circle Journey program.
Read the story

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Tennis Q&A: Choosing the right racquet
Mike Lissner Jr. gives advice to make the perfect racquet selection for you.
Learn more
Send in your tennis question to Mike Lissner Jr.

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Fitness Q&A: Optimize your weight loss resolution
Doc Wilson lists eight steps to ensure you keep your resolution!
Read his advice
Send in your fitness question to Doc Wilson

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Nutrition Q&A: Understanding food labels
Cara Zaller explains how to understand food labels to improve your diet.
Read her advice
Send in your nutrition question to Cara Zaller

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Health Minute Q&A: How to avoid stress in the new year
Stress affects everyone at some point in their lives. Learn strategies to beat it and how to tell if you are experiencing abnormal stress.
Learn more
Send in your health question to the CA Medical Board

Oldest and Greatest

CA offers Guide to Giving
Learn about volunteering and donation opportunities available during the holidays.
Read the story
Download the guide

Calling all artists!
Enter the Images of Freedom poster contest
Your interpretation of the theme "freedom" could be displayed on a Howard Transit bus.
Find out more

CA accepting applications for foreign exchange
High school students can experience the culture of France and Spain next summer. Read the story
Download an application
Read a blog written by past participants
See an interview with past participants
See another interview with past participants

Health Minute: Q & A with Dr. Harry Oken
Learn how to identify and prevent the seasonal flu.
Find out more
Send your question to Dr. Oken

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Take the Santastic journey
Find out about The Mall in Columbia's unique, interactive holiday display.
Read the story

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Nutrition Q & A with Cara Zaller
Avoid the common holiday weight gain with advice from a certified nutrition consultant.
Top 10 tips
Send in your nutrition question to Cara Zaller

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Generations connect through creativity at Columbia Art Center
Seniors and high school students bond through Office on Aging, HCPSS and CA partnership. Plus, CA is now offering special programs for seniors.
Learn more

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CA open house photo gallery
CA opened the doors to all three fitness facilities on Nov. 15.
See the pictures

This Month on "Columbia Matters"
Visit Santastic at The Mall in Columbia with KidsKorner, learn about Howard Hospital Foundation's Symphony of Lights, hear about the history of the mall's Poinsettia Tree and take a tour of Columbia Ice Rink. Plus, learn about Howard County's Senior Idol and see footage of Columbia Hear My Voice Teen Idol. Visit www.ColumbiaMatters.org to watch this month's episode on demand and view the TV schedule.

WEB EXTRAS

School Age Services turns “Litter to Glitter”
CA’s Before and After School Care children turned trash into treasures and sold their creations at an art auction.
Learn more

KidsKorner teaches literacy at winter social
Kids learned about the writing process from author Lois Szymanski at the KidsKorner winter social.
See the photos

"Columbia Matters” producer honored with award
Mary Weeks, producer of CA’s TV show, was recently honored by teens who participated in the Women’s Giving Circle Journey program.
Read the story

Expert Q&As
E-mail your health, exercise or sports question
Tennis Q&A: Choosing the right racquet
Fitness Q&A: Optimize your weight loss resolution
Nutrition Q&A: Understanding food labels
Health Minute Q&A: How to avoid stress in the new year

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