EXCITING EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS!

MUSIC, ACTIVITIES, FOOD TRUCKS, FUN

SAVE THE DATE

Wilde Lake Fall Festival is on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 from 11AM-3PM. Join us at Wilde Lake Park for music, activities, food trucks, and fun!

Connect with us!

Hello Wilde Lake residents, professionals, and community event enthusiasts. We are thrilled to announce the Wilde Lake Fall Festival Call for Vendors! This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses, artisans, and vendors to showcase their products and services to the vibrant community of Wilde Lake.

At Wilde Lake Community Association, we take pride in offering a diverse range of services and resources to enhance the quality of life in our community. From engaging events to valuable resources, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the Wilde Lake Fall Festival! Whether you've participated in the past or a new vendor interested in reaching a new audience, this event is the perfect platform to connect with the community.

Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House

Slayton House News

Come take a look at Richard Pitts' Pages on display outside Slayton House.

When you learn about Richard Pitts, you see a story that begins with a solid educational foundation that was built upon during 40 years as a teacher, sharing his craft and gift with others. His work wasn’t confined to the realms of academia, though. Through many solo exhibitions, outdoor installations, group exhibitions, and inclusion in many public collections, his works have been appreciated and loved by many. The sculpture is on loan from Howard County artsites.

'Pages' will be on display through July 2025. 

Join us for our six-week workshop, Mehendi Magic, and discover the rhythmic fusion of classical Indian dance and contemporary styles. Learn at least three captivating choreographies, including a mesmerizing Kathak-inspired semi-classical piece. Under the expert guidance of Varalika from Thumak Dance Company, you'll master the intricate movements and infectious energy that define Bollywood dance.

I am Ashwin Hazarika, a rising senior at Atholton High School in Columbia, MD; I am honored to announce another "Voice of Soul || Concert for Cancelling Cancer" fundraiser, a cause that's close to my heart. Having lost a dear friend and classmate Jamie Caswell to cancer, my previous fundraiser was embarked on to help the Dana Farber Cancer Institute to treat him and the other patients, and a testament to our commitment to fighting this disease. Together, we can honor my friend's memory by contributing to advancements that will shape the future of cancer treatment and care. Every donation plays a vital role in supporting research initiatives that offer hope and healing to individuals and families facing cancer.

My Jimmy Fundraiser event directly benefits the Jimmy Fund, which has raised millions of dollars through thousands of grassroots efforts to help save lives and give hope to patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Come and have tons of fun at Slayton House! Contribute to an incredible cause and enjoy music.

Good News!

Slayton House now has a Social Calendar available or you to view whenever, wherever. Just scan the QR Code below to access it so you can always be in the know about what's happening at Slayton House.

Don't forget to Bookmark this calendar in your phone or PC's browser for easy access in the future.

Covenant Corner

September 10, 2024 RAC Meeting

Applications for the RAC meeting on Tuesday, September 10 were due by 4:30PM on Tuesday, September 3.

RAC meetings are always open to the public. If you are interested in submitting input regarding any application below or if you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, please contact Lexi Levy Milani at covenants@wildelake.org by 5PM on Monday, September 9. Thank you!

Club Wilde Lake

Click here to learn more about Club Wilde Lake and how you can contribute to this vital program. We have established a fund with the Community Foundation of Howard County to collect donations. Your tax deductible donation will make a difference in the lives of students in the Wilde Lake community. Please consider helping today.

Health & Wellness

News from Hillside by Bill Santos

Next Columbia Association Board Meeting:

September 12, 2024, 7:00pm at CA Headquarters. 

6310 Hillside Court

Suite 100

Columbia, MD 20146

Those residents that want to participate in Resident Speakout, please sign up on the CA website before the close of business on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Columbia Association News

CA has kicked off engagement efforts around the annual budget, and the team wants to know what matters most to YOU! This is a great chance to provide your input around investments in our community. You can learn more about the budget process at ColumbiaAssociation.org/budget and participate in the first of three online surveys here.

Fishing Guidelines at Wilde Lake Park - https://columbiaassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/Fishing-Regulations-wMap-for-Wilde-Lake-.pdf

Upcoming Meetings

Free Historic Farmhouse Tours - Oct. 12, 2024 at 10 and 11 a.m.

The Brown family farmhouse is a time capsule of architecture and family history. Join members of the Howard County Conservancy’s History Committee for a free tour of our 1800s farmhouse and learn about the history of Mt. Pleasant! 

https://howardnature.org/event/historic-farmhouse-tours-oct-2024/

Free Jazz Brunch Picnic - Oct. 5, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

Bring your brunch picnic and relax listening to jazz by High Caliber in the Conservancy's garden amphitheater. Orange juice and mimosas will be on sale. Thank you to the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority for their support.

https://howardnature.org/event/amphitheater-performance-series-jazz-brunch-2024/

Free Event! Oct. 27, 2024 at 1 p.m.

The last in the Howard County Conservancy’s Amphitheater Performance Series features a free nature poetry reading in the garden amphitheater with Patti Ross, Naomi Ayala and Hiram Larew. The anthology, Writing the Land, featuring essays about the Conservancy and Ross’s poetry, will be on sale. Wine and apple cider will be sold. Thank you to the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority for their support. 

https://howardnature.org/event/amphitheater-performance-series-poetry-night-2024/

Wilde Lake CARES

Important Back-to-School Dates for Wilde Lake Families

The school year is around the corner! Families might want to save these dates:

• Bryant Woods Elementary School - Tuesday & Wednesday, September 10 and 11 @ 5:30pm (both days)
• Running Brook Elementary School - Thursday, September 12 @ 5:00pm

Wilde Lake High School

Affordable & Convenient Summer College Essay Writing Workshops in Partnership with Howard County High Schools

College Essay Writing Workshop at Wilde Lake HS 

M/W Sept. 9 & 11 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

This workshop is designed to affordably help rising seniors craft their Common App personal essay from idea generation, to outline, to the completion of a first draft. 

WLHS students can register for ANY Answer Class at ANY location or online – and a percentage of tuition will be donated to WLHS PTSA! Check out our full calendar of summer classes here!

Each college prep class is only $199,* or choose a Premium Bundle and save up to $300. 

Visit www.theanswerclass.com to view the full class schedule and to register your student.

Wilde Lake Staff is Here to Help!

Wilde Lake Community Association staff is available to assist residents Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via email and phone or in person by appointment.

Executive Director/Village Manager: Sharon Cooper-Kerr scooperkerr@wildelake.org

Facility Rentals: Kate Kolarik, rentals@wildelake.org

Covenant Advisor: Lexi Milani, covenants@wildelake.org (exterior alterations, compliance letters & property maintenance issues)

Program Administrative Assistant: Annabelle Busia, admin@wildelake.org

Event Coordinator: Karly Maroney, events@wildelake.org

Front Desk and Facility Assistant: Lisa Yerrid, reception@wildelake.org

Technical Director: Luke Greffen, audiovisualtech@wildelake.org

Wilde Lake Welcome Bags!

Are you a new Wilde Lake resident? Wilde Lake Community Association would like to welcome you to the community with a special new resident welcome bag. It includes helpful information from Howard County and Columbia Association plus a few WLCA goodies. Do you have a new neighbor? Our welcome bags are a wonderful way for you to welcome them to the neighborhood. Please contact office@wildelake.org or 410-730-3987 to make arrangements to pick up a welcome bag. 

Wilde Lake Village Board 2024-2025

The next meeting of the 2024-2025 Wilde Lake Village Board will be held on

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting (Zoom Link). Agendas are found on our website.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS