Home Tour Tickets

Tickets for the Third Annual Columbia Home Tour are on sale at The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring. Sponsored by the villages of Columbia and Columbia Archives, the tour will be held on Sunday, June 3, from 11 am - 5 pm. Visit the tour online at www.columbiahometour.org and on Facebook: "Columbia Home Tour 2012."

Embark on a self-guided tour of five distinct homes located in Kings Contrivance, Wilde Lake, Oakland Mills and River Hill.

Along the way, participants can visit the River Hill Community Center between 1pm-4pm for a reception with refreshments and displays provided by Columbia Archives and Bridges to Housing Stability.

Advance tickets are $20 each and are available at any of the ten Columbia Villages. Tickets will be available the day of the event at Claret Hall for $25. Proceeds benefit Bridges to Housing Stability, a charity that assists Howard County residents with housing issues.

Columbia Cleanup Day on April 14th was a success in Hickory Ridge. We had 30 volunteers, including representatives from GS Troop 2802, Boy Scout Troop 618 and Boy Scout Pack 720.  They removed enough trash from Hawthorn's Open Space to fill 25 bags! Volunteers also removed a few interesting bulk items from the Open Space, including a wheelbarrow, a hubcap, and a fence post! Thanks, everyone!

Ice Cream Social

It's time to forget about calories and cholesterol. On Friday, June 8, at The Hawthorn Center, we will host the ever-popular Ice Cream Social from 7 - 8:30 pm. Lots of ice cream smothered in lots of luscious toppings. All you can eat for $2 per person or $5 per family.

Tell your friends and bring a crowd! No reservations necessary.

Want to Compost?

Composting is easy! It keeps valuable food scraps out of the landfill and creates a natural soil amendment/fertilizer. Howard County provides FREE compost bins to residents. Pick one up at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 514 or Alpha Ridge Landfill. Need guidance? Visit www.howardcountymd.gov/composting.htm or check out the County's Food Scrap help videos www.howardcountymd.gov/HowToVideos.htm. Please remember that an Exterior Alteration Application is required for all compost bins and piles.

What Should I Do..?

Visit Howard County's What Should I Do With...? website to find reuse and recycling options for just about anything you can think of! While we may not be able to recycle everything in the blue bin, our County government has done its best to find recycling and donation options for everything from batteries, to sneakers, to solar lights and baby items. Visit www.howardcountymd.gov/WhatShouldIDoWith.htmto find out more. 

Meeting with Police

On Tuesday, May 29th at 7:00 pm, our Howard County Police Department Southern District Community Resource Officer, PFC Terrence Benn, will be hosting a community meeting at The Hawthorn Center. Officer Benn will present information on pedestrian safety and general crime prevention, and will field questions from residents. If you wish to suggest an additional topic for discussion, please contact Jessamine Duvall, Village Manager at 410-730-7327 or at jduvall@hickoryridgevillage.org. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting.  

Spring Cleaning

The mild, wet winter has left many homes in our village covered with mold and mildew. Did you know that this buildup can permanently damage the vinyl siding? Now that warmer weather is here, please examine your home's exterior and remove any accumulated mold or mildew as you complete your other Spring cleaning and gardening chores.