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E-NewsletterSLAYTON HOUSE SUMMER HOURSMon - Thurs: 9am -9pm; Friday: 9am - 5pm; Sat: 9am - NOON
www.wildelake.orgIssue # 361
June 12- June 25, 2015
Highlights of June 1, 2015 Village Board Meeting
►Ian Kennedy provided information on Open Streets, Howard County, scheduled for June 13.
►Greg Reed, of Kimco Realty, provided updates on the Village Center redevelopment.
►Denis Ellis of Columbia Association, provided an update on the Tidesfall pathway.
The Board approved the following:
►to support the recommendation for improvements on the Tidesfall pathway
►a request for a 15-Day Notice for 5117 West Running Brook Road and an ARC Resolution
►updated cul-de-sac beautification project program guidelines
►the corrected FY2015 third quarter report
►the FY2015 fourth quarter report
►request for funds from the Village Contingency Fund for legal review related to village elections
►the Board retreat agenda
"Vivian Bailey Day" - Monday, June 22, 2015The Wilde Lake Village Board recently designated June 22 as “Vivian
Bailey Day” in Wilde Lake. Mrs. Vivian (Millie) Bailey, a long-time
Running Brook resident who is 97 years old, continues to volunteer and
raise funds to help students at Running Brook Elementary
School. Please join your friends and neighbors to hear about Mrs.
Bailey's experiences and commitment to service while enjoying light refreshments in the Bernice Kish
Gallery at Slayton House (Lobby Gallery) on Monday, June 22 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Registration is
encouraged but not required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vivian-bailey-day-tickets-17232763660.
Talking Wilde with KevinDear Wilde Lake Village Residents,
Announcements
There will not be a newsletter on June 19. The next newsletter will be June 26.
Mark Your Calendar
June 14, MidnightDeadline for Garden Contest submissions
June 22, 9amSlayton House Theatre Camp of the Arts Session I begins
June 22, 4:30-6pmReception for Vivian Bailey
June 23, 7:30pmRAC meeting
July 3Slayton House closed for Independence DayCamp is not in session
July 6, 6:30pmWLVB meeting
July 9 & 10, 7pmSlayton House Theatre Camp of the Arts presents Mary Poppins
July 14 and 28, 7:30pmRAC meeting
July 30, 6-8pmTown Center and Wilde Lake Family Pool Party at Running Brook Pool
August 3, 6:30pmWLVB meeting
August 11, 7:30pmRAC meeting
August 15- 22Slayton House closed for maintenance and repairs
Last Saturday was a busy day in Wilde Lake! It was great
meeting so many residents at the David’s Natural Market Grand
Opening.
I also had a great time at the Running Brook Elementary School
Spring Fair. Principal Troy Todd, teacher Melissa Peyton and
their team were wonderful hosts!
Check out the Wilde Lake Village Facebook page to see photos of these fun community events and
other happenings in the Village, including the Wilde Lake watershed and environmental team activities.
Have you seen the unique beige boxes behind Hunan Family and Curry & Kabob Restaurants, near
David's Natural Market and in front of CVS Pharmacy? These are bike lockers. Put your bike in, rear
wheel first and lock with either a standard padlock, U-lock or cable lock. Now is time to Bike to our
Village Center!
Let me know about your next neighborhood or village event!
Kevin McAliley, Wilde Lake Village Board Chair
Covenant NewsThe RAC (Resident Architectural Committee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Applications for exterior alterations received by the date of the meeting will be reviewed at the following meeting. Application can be obtained at Slayton House or at http://www.wildelake.org/covenants/application-guidelines/. Please contact Carl McKinney, Covenant Advisor, at [email protected] with questions. To view the agenda for the June 23 meeting click http://www.wildelake.org/covenants/architectural-review-process/rac-agenda-andminutes/
Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House
The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House offers ongoing exhibits featuring many well-know regional artists as well as local artists. A reception is usually held on the first Sunday of the show, which is free and open to the public. Visit the website for information about
applying to exhibit.
June 15- August 8:Jane Byers and Mara Marchand "Friends Painting Contrasts" Watercolors, acrylics and paintings
Reception: June 28, 3-5pm
CA’s Senior Shuttle for Cultural Events - The Columbia Association Senior Advisory Committee
sponsors a FREE curb-to-curb evening and weekend transportation shuttle to cultural events
throughout Howard County for groups of 4 or more seniors ages 60 and over. For complete details call CA at 410-715-3087.
News Around the County
To get more news from the county, you may access the complete District 4 newsletter at
http://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Districts/District-4
A New App for Access to Your Water/Sewer BillHoward County Government today unveiled the County’s newest mobile and web-based application, “Howard County Utilli,” which connects county water and sewer customers with their accounts virtually. The app provides users secure access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to water and sewer account information, as well as the option to pay bills online without incurring a convenience fee. The “Howard County Utilli” app can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store, Google Play and the Windows Phone Store. An online version of the customer portal can be found at https://utilli.howardcountymd.gov.
ArtReach at Long Reach Village Center on June 20Howard County invites you Long Reach Village Center on June 20, 11am-4pm to a day of visual, literary and performing arts. ARTreach is a free festival, and will be held during the second weekend of the Columbia Festival of the Arts. To learn more, call 410-313-ARTS(2787) or go to [email protected]
Summer Festival Starts June 12
The Columbia Festival of the Arts Summer Festival presents, Cross Currents, from June 12-27. Join them for the free kick-off weekend (June 12-14) at the Lakefront and enjoy a wide variety of engaging performances and activities that appeal to the entire family. for more information, go to http://columbiafestival.org/
Share Your Ideas with Howard County Police
Howard County Police invites the public to attend its Community Policing Forum on Wednesday, June 17 from 7:00—9:00 p.m. at Wilde Lake High School (5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia). Hosted by the Howard County Police Citizens’ Advisory Council, participants will be asked their thoughts on topics such as Police Technology, Officer Training, Community Outreach Programs and Neighborhood Police Satellite Offices.
Sunset Serenades
Wednesday evenings through August 12, 7:00 p.m.
Centennial Park South, 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City
Wednesdays, from June 24th through August 12th, enjoy this popular summer concert series. The first concert (June 24) features Chuggalug (Pop-Rock-Variety Cover Band).
The series is free and continues throughout the summer on Wednesday evenings. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic supper, rent a canoe or paddleboat and enjoy music in the park. Monetary Donations will be accepted at the Information/Marketing Table.
Open Streets Events
The Horizon Foundation will host “Open Streets Howard County” on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Little Patuxent Parkway Loop and at Swansfield Elementary School. Experience the possibilities of roads with bike lanes, bio-swales/planters and pedestrian-friendly features. During the demonstration, enjoy fun activities in and around the LPP loop. Click http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/openstreets/ for more information. Interested in volunteering at the event? Visit https://www.facebook.com/OpenStreetsHoCofor the May 12 post and all the details.
News from the Villages
Jazz in the Mills at the Other Barn in Oakland MillsThe Jazz in the Mills Concert Series presents Lavenia Smith on Sunday, June 14, 5-7:30pm at the Other Barn
in Oakland Mills. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 at The Other Barn or online
at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1316398. Tickets will also be available at the door for $20. For more information:
[email protected] or call 301-596-5128 or 410-730-4610 or [email protected].
July 4 Parades and CelebrationsThere are many opportunities to celebrate July 4 right here in Columbia:
The Longfellow Parade in Harper's Choice, which begins at 10am, starting at Longfellow
Elementary School. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. after a short program that includes
the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of the National Anthem, and the
introduction of the Grand Marshal and Good Neighbor. The route is Hesperus Drive to
Elliot’s Oak, up Elliot’s Oak to the other end of Hesperus. It parades lasts about an hour.
For more info, go to http://harperschoice.org/event/longfellow-parade/?instance_id=1340
River Hill will have their 16th annual parade beginning at 9am. The route is 2.2 miles and takes about one hour to
complete. http://www.villageofriverhill.org/2015/16th-annual-river-hill-independence-parade/
And of course, the annual fireworks display at Columbia lakefront! http://www.howardcountymd.gov/july4th.htm
Columbia Association News
www.columbiaassociation.org
See free movies, concerts and more nearly every night this summer at CA's
Lakefront Summer Festival
Another great summer of movies, concerts and much more is beginning with the return of Columbia
Association’s (CA) annual Lakefront Summer Festival. The schedule of movies and concerts at this
year’s Lakefront Summer Festival includes completely free, family friendly offerings nearly every
evening of the week.
A full schedule can be found at ColumbiaAssociation.org/LakefrontFestival or at
bit.ly/lakefrontfestival2015.
Movies will be screened at Lake Kittamaqundi under the stars on Mondays and Fridays, starting on
June 15 through Aug. 21. Films shown on Mondays are appropriate for even young audience members,
with G- and PG-rated selections such as “How to Train Your Dragon,” “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge
Out of Water,” “Rio,” “Finding Nemo” and “101 Dalmatians.” The Friday movies are rated PG and PG-
13, with selections such as “Frozen,” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1,” “Interstellar,”
“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Big Hero 6” and “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.”
And then, from Aug. 22 through Sept. 12, CA will show movies every Friday and Saturday. These titles
include both “Sleeping Beauty” and “Maleficent” on back-to-back nights; Disney’s classic version of
“Cinderella” and Disney’s 2015 version of “Cinderella” on back-to-back nights; plus “The Avengers,”
“Furious 7” and the Disneynature documentary “Monkey Kingdom.”
All showings will begin at dusk, about 8:30 p.m. Movie nights have been hosted by Tom “Mr. B”
Brzezinski for the past 44 years and are sponsored by Columbia Association with a generous grant
from the Columbia Film Society. Select movies are sponsored by Horseshoe Casino Baltimore.
Also, more than 40 nights of music are scheduled for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
and Sundays on almost every evening from June 16 through Aug. 16 — and for the first time, on every
Sunday in September. Artists span a variety of genres. Learn more about the performers at
ColumbiaAssociation.org/LakefrontFestival.
Concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and at 6:30
p.m. on Sundays through Aug. 16. The Sunday concerts in September will begin at 3 p.m. Concerts are
sponsored by Columbia Association, Clyde’s of Columbia and Sushi Sono, with host and entertainment
coordinator Jeff Good and sound engineer Daryl Beard.
On Tuesdays from June 30 through July, come out to see talented youth musicians perform at CA’s
Teen Open Mic nights. Sign-up begins at 6:45 p.m. and performances are first-come, first-served. No
bands with drumsets will be allowed. For more information, please email
[email protected]. Teen Open Mic Nights are hosted in partnership with Collision
Music.
And, finally, CA’s annual “Dancing Under the People Tree” free dance lessons will be hosted every
Friday from June 19 through September 11. Instruction with music will be held under the People Tree
from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with Tatia Zack leading dances that are fun both for beginners and those with
experience. And when the dance session ends, the movie begins. More information on that program
can be found online at bit.ly/dancingpeople.
Outdoor Pool Schedule 2015 - All Pools Open May 23
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2015-2016 Village Board
The Board meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at Slayton House. The Agenda for Board meetings is posted at Slayton House and on the village website www.wildelake.org the Friday before each meeting. The next Board meeting will be June 1, 2015.
Kevin McAliley, Chair
410-336-6593
Jeff Friedhoffer, Vice Chair
410-997-5366
Bess Caplan
443-756-1775
Wulah [email protected]
Rhoda Toback
410-730-8758
Columbia Council Rep
Nancy McCord
443-285-9209
Village Manager
Kristin Shulder
410-730-3987
Senior Advisory Committee
Bernice Kish
Tell HoCo: An easy way to report issues concerning potholes,
graffiti, roadways, traffic signals,
Bryant Woods Closed Tuesdays 410-730-5326 Last Day: August 10Faulkner Ridge Closed Wednesdays 410-730-5292 Last Day: September 1Running Brook Closed Thursdays 410-730-5293 Last Day: August 24Second Sunday Swim: CA residents will be offered the opportunity to visit CA's 23 outdoor pools FREE on the second Sunday of each month (June 14, July 12 and August 9. Residents must have a CA Columbia Card to enjoy the Second Sunday Swim. Columbia Cards can be obtained at CA's Membership Service Center, located at CA headquarters, 10221 Wincopin Circle at no cost. Address verification are required to obtain the free Columbia Card. For more information, call 410-730-1801.Discounted Admission Rate for Columbia Residents with a Columbia Card: $4 per adult and $2 per child, available at Faulkner Ridge, Jeffers Hill, Macgill's Common, Running Brook and Talbott Springs.
CA Board Schedule
The June 2015 meeting of the CA Board (Columbia Council) will be June 25 at 7:30pm at CA
Headquarters, 10221 Wincopin Circle. A work session will be held on June 16. To view the agenda and
minutes click here
Upcoming Events and Activities
Have a Block Party, Get to Know Your NeighborsAs summer approaches, it is a good time to have a block party with
your neighbors. Wilde Lake Community Association will help with the
cost (up to $25) and provide a packet to get you started. Come by
Slayton House and we will give you a packet and then get started for
a fun event! Call 410-730-3987 for more information.
signs, sewer or water, parks or
trees. Download the app to your
mobile device or access it on the County website.
Need to contact aWilde Lake School? School links are now available on our website. Click on the tab under contacts.
Know yourState RepresentativesClick on the tab under contacts for the info on your state senator and congressmen. Check out our website: www.wildelake.org
Save the Date for third Annual Wilde Lake Old-Fashioned Family Picnic on Saturday, September 19, 11am-3pm, at Wilde Lake Park. Free entertainment and activities including: Moon Bounce, Face Painting,Children’s Crafts, Watermelon Eating Contest. Live Music, Food Trucks and More! For updates check www.wildelake.org
and www.facebook.com/wildelakevillage
--Carole Black
Special AssistantWilde Lake Community Association
10400 Cross Fox LaneColumbia, MD 21044
