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Upcoming Council Meetings
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The final legislative session of this Council's term was conducted on October 29.
No other Council meetings are schedule until the new Council takes their oath of office on December 3, 2018.
Council and County Government offfice will be closed on
11/12 for Veterans Day and on
11/22 and 11/23 for Thanksgiving.
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FUNDRAISING EVENTS
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here for a list of fundraisers
DONATION
OPPORTUNITIES
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2018 Fall
Activity Guide
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here
to read full publication
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Live to Love Humanity
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Using innovative ideas to make a self-sustaining assistance program that supports needy children in the US and third world countries alike.
Promote, motivate, and inspire the world to change positively.
Projects including: youth mentoring, sports tournaments, marathon races, food-drives and orphan sponsorship programs!
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Fresh Vision for Ellicott City Includes Riverfront park, Footbridge, and More...
Concept plans revealed at the recent public meeting for the Ellicott City Master Plan show key elements of the 5-Year and long-term plan. Concept drawings, like the one below, show a riverfront park with gathering spaces, new pedestrian bridge across the Patapsco River, and parking structures with integrated retail and restaurant venues. You can access links to the video or presentation from the Master Plan public meeting by clicking here or click here to read a Howard County Times article about the meeting and plans.
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What is HoCode Rewrite?
Howard County Planning and Zoning (DPZ) is beginning the HoCode Rewrite, a process to modernize and unify the County's development regulations under a single, comprehensive Unified Development Code that will make the regulations simpler for residents and stakeholders to understand and use.
The effort is being led by Clarion Associates, a national land-use consulting firm that led the project's initial phase and public engagement process.
Clarion Associates has been selected for the HoCode Rewrite and will work with DPZ during the Fall to develop a project timeline, workplan and Citizen Engagement plan. Public meetings and outreach are anticipated to begin early 2019.
Please check here periodically for additional information and sign up to receive updates as they become available.
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Rt. 1 Master Plan Launch
Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman announced the launch of the
Route 1 Corridor Master Plan
. A nationally known economic, planning, and real estate consultancy, RKG Associates will lead this effort that will recommend transportation, infrastructure, land use and economic development implementation strategies to improve vibrancy and livability throughout the Route 1 corridor.
Click
here
to learn more.
Next Two Fall Open Houses
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North Laurel/ Savage Open House
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
North Laurel Comm Ctr, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Chesapeake Multi-purpose Room
9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD
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Elkridge Open House
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Elkridge Library, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Belmont/Hockley Room
6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD
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Who likes raking? Consider this info on whether to  or not to 
For the Greenest Yard, Leave the Leaves Behind
The
National Wildlife Federation
, which encourages homeowners to skip raking or blowing leaves entirely and suggests that they let them be. The reason? "A leaf layer several inches deep is actually a natural thing in any area where trees naturally grow," according to the organization. It also points out that many animal species-including turtles, earthworms, chipmunks, and insects-rely on leaf layers as a micro-ecosystem. click
here
to read full article
Ask a treehuger:
Fallen leaves, as an additional physical layer of organic materials above ground, provide food, shelter, and nesting or bedding materials to a variety of wildlife, as well as overwintering protection for a number of insects, all of which work together to contribute to a healthy yard. The soil itself is also a beneficiary of this autumnal gift of fallen leaves, as the leaves are essentially composted over time into nutrients that feed both the next year's 'crop' of grass, but which also feed a vast number of microbes in the soil, which are actually the most important 'crop' you can grow, considering that all plant life in your yard depends on a healthy soil biology. Click
here to read full article
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Saturday -
November 3rd, 7:30 - 10:30am
Historic Ellicott City Autumn Clean-up
Roger Carter Center (meeting location)
3000 Milltowne Dr, Ellicott City
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Sunday -
November 4th, 4pm
Ellicott City Ballerina Project Calendar Reveal
Ballet Conservatoire XIV
8390 Main Street,
2nd Floor,
Ellicott City
Calendar Unveiling
Calendar sales
(100% of funds raised will be donated to the Ellicott City Partnership)
Wine and light fare by Discoveries, Ellicott Mills Brewing Company, La Palapa, Little Market Cafe, Matcha Time Cafe, Old Mill Cafe, The Phoenix, Southwest Connection/Silver Arrow Fudge Shop, Syriana Cafe, The Wine Bin
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Additional thanks to CentreteK, Insight 180, Pam Long Photography, and Indigo Printing for their generous donations of time, work, and funds for the calendar printing.
Auction of ballerina pointe shoes and tutu
Autographed photos
Photo exhibition and outtakes
Guest speakers
Ellicott City Ballerinas performance in person
Held at Ballet Conservatoire XIV.
This event is free!
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Thursday -
November 8th, 6 - 8:30pm
Beer Bourbon and Bags
Two Merriweather (Pearson Building)
10960 Grantchester Way, 5th Floor, Columbia
Hosted by:
Blossoms of Hope
Beer, Bourbon and Bags
incorporates the hot trend of beer and bourbon tasting with the always popular
Power of the Purse
shopping experience for gently-used handbags. Add in live music, a Silent Auction, and some mouthwatering appetizers from
Cured/18th & 21st
and there's bound to be something for everyone!
click here for more information
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Monday - November 12th
 
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Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed on Monday, November 12 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
Regular trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. County parks, historic sites, community centers and the Robinson Nature Center will be open. The Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall and Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Park Activity Rooms will also be open, but only for scheduled programs. The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a regular weekday schedule; for more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit
www.transitrta.com. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect on Veterans Day.
The 9-1-1 Center, Police and Fire departments remain staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, please call 410-313-2200.
County offices will re-open at regular business hours on Tuesday, November 13.
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for more information
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Thursday - November 15th, 5pm
Girls Night Out
Main Street, Old Ellicott City
8267 Main Street, Ellicott City
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Ladies - come see what's new in Old Ellicott City! Join the party as it kicks off at The Wine Bin with give-aways, free wine tastings and music - then sip, shop and relax throughout historic Ellicott City before the holiday crush. Discover new shops, gift ideas, discounts, seasonal features and inspired dining specials just for you. Brought to you by the Ellicott City Partnershipand Her Mind Magazine.
BONUS GIFT!
Get a FREE Old Ellicott City shopping tote with your $10 donation to the Ellicott City Partnership!
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click
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