Free Bikes 4 Kidz is collecting gently used and new bicycles Saturday that will be refurbished and donated to children and other nonprofits.
Free family-friendly activities help teach children values of kindness, responsibility and community and what it means to be a good citizen
Free family-friendly activities help children learn values of kindness, responsibility and community and what it means to be a good citizen
County officials have tagged $250K out of the budget to support the Summer Youth Employment Program and help it grow.
The $1 million Childcare Capital Grant has awarded funding to 27 childcare providers across Howard County.
Color Burst Park is site of tree giveaways, DIY workshops to create terrarium, decorate peat pots and plant seedlings, and a yoga class
Marylanders might see more snowfall this weekend. So where can everyone go sledding? Let Patch know the best local hills in town.
Leaders have announced the first Early Head Start program to be located in Howard County that will serve infants and toddlers.
Musical entertainment includes Big Joe & the Dynaflows blues jump band and Quitapenas Tropical Afro Latin combo
Free treats, music, ice sculpture, and arts and crafts for children offered by Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership
Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless is beneficiary of the fundraiser
Fundraisers benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for individuals and families who are homeless
Free events with seasonal music, arts and crafts, and ice sculpture hosted by Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership
Proceeds from fundraiser events benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and emergency shelter
Non-perishable food items and financial donations sought to supply holiday meals for individuals and families in the emergency shelter
Spooktacular at Color Burst Park will be Thursday night. RSVP now and enjoy decorating pumpkins, storytime and trick-or-treating.
The annual Coloring Book Contest hosted by HoCo's Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services seeks entries from kids.
Drop off an unused bicycle Saturday at any Howard County fire station that will be refurbished and given to kids through Free Bikes 4 Kidz.
Cash bar, all-you-can-eat meal from Offshore restaurant plus uncrowded view of the fireworks offered by Friends of the Fourth
County officials announced a $22M remodeling project of the Faulkner Ridge Center into a universal preschool center for Howard County kids.
Kittleman Farm in West Friendship is site for games and activities for children and adults, including Chocolate and Mimosa Bar
Bunnies, guinea pigs, turtles and even reptiles featured in Petting Farm. Hot cocoa, mimosas and snacks served at benefit for Grassroots.
Petting Farm, Mimosa and Chocolate Bar, Games and Other Activities Featured at Benefit for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
Seasons 52 hosts annual fundraiser for Grassroots, Howard County's only 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless
Proceeds benefit Grassroots, Howard County's 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for individuals and families who are homeless.
Non-perishable food and financial donations sought to provide meals for individuals and families in Howard County's shelter for the homeless
Non-perishable food items and donations sought for meals for individuals and families living in Howard County's shelter for the homeless
Picnic barbeque, hand craft beer, live music, fishing, outdoors games and other activities featured at Kittleman Farm in West Friendship
Hot crabs, cold oysters, pit beef, beer and wine included in $85/person admission; tables of 10 are $800 and include reserved seating
Kittleman Family Farm is site for picnic barbecue, music by What's Next, outdoor games, Moon Bounce, fishing contest and other activities
Moms needing milk for their babies but can't find formula at the stores can turn to the Mama Milk Bank and be connected with donors.
Here's where to go for information about summer camps and activities available for all ages in Howard County.
The first children's museum in Howard County opens Saturday with interactive exhibits and special rooms depicting a 19th century mill town.
HoCo's child advocacy center has earned reaccreditation, which was celebrated recently during Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Local faith communities assisted with emergency shelter program which housed 23 children, aged 6 months to 17 years, during winter season
Four new interactive learning spaces have been installed at the Glenwood Branch of the Howard County Library System in Cooksville.
Rental assistance remains available to Howard County residents. The county has distributed $15 million in assistance as of Dec. 1.
Proceeds benefit Grassroots, Howard County's crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless
Nine precision jump rope team members from Howard County will jump the entire 2.8-mile course of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year.
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