Important News

Next school year, some twenty AFS exchange students from around the world will come to Howard County for a life-changing year of cross-cultural sharing. Kilian and Andrea are AFS students at River Hill High School this year. Exchange students live in a family such as yours and attend the high school for your address. Host families volunteer to provide room…

It’s time for Summer Reading Bingo The rules: Summer Reading is defined by anything you read between June 1- Sept. 1 Write the name of the books you are reading on the bingo card. Mark off the spaces as you read books in that category. A single book may not be used in more than one category on the same…

Pizza and Portfolio workshop with Thomas Engleman, for ages 16 and up, bring your portfolio and receive an in-depth critique. Also learn how to organize and present your work effectively, Sat., June 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@columbiaassociation.org

Kids on Campus, now celebrating its 29th summer, enroll your child (ages 7-17) in Howard Community College’s Kids on Campus courses. Over 250 enrichment classes offered June 22- August 14, in the morning and afternoon, with supervised lunch, before and after care. For more information, go to www.howardcc.edu/kidsoncampus or contact Sara Baum at 443-518-4976 or Elizabeth Watson at 443-518-4102.

Swim America swim lessons, 3, 2-week sessions starting June 22- July 31. Learn to dive lessons, 5, 1-week sessions starting June 22-July 20, 4310 Columbia Road Ellicott City. For more information go to FHSTC.com and click Swim Lesson and or Dive Team tab.

Painting by Design with Kate Cavanaugh explores composition and color theory for students ages 10 and up begins Mon., June 1-22, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Cost: $60 resident, $70 non-resident. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@columbiaassociation.org