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WINTER CLASSES AT AMHERST HOUSE
PILATES MONDAYS, 6:30—7:30 PM
All Level Pilates with Props
MONDAYS, 7:30—8:30 PM All Level Pilates Mat work
January 4-February 29 No class February 15
SATURDAYS, 10:15—11:15 AM All Level Pilates Mat work
6 week session January 30-March 12 No class February 13 CA $78, Non CA $90
YOGA SATURDAYS, 10:15-11:30 AM
January 23—March 5 No class February 13
CROWN PRINTS VOLUME 38/No. 02/January 28, 2016 The Twice-Monthly Newsletter of the Village of Kings Contrivance
Kings Contrivance Village
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RUN FOR THE VILLAGE BOARD?
Serving on the Kings Contrivance Village Board is a wonderful way to perform an important community service that enhances our neighborhoods!
Anyone interested in running for a 2-year term on the Village Board must complete a nomination petition. The petitions will be available at Amherst House on March 1. They must be filled out and returned no later than 9 PM on Monday, March 21. If you have questions, contact Beverley Meyers at 410-381-9600.
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FREE GARDENING SEMINARS AT AMHERST HOUSE
FREE gardening seminars, presented by Master Gardeners from the Howard County Cooperative Extension Service, will be held on Thursday evenings this winter from 7:30-9:00 PM. Snacks will be served. Call 410-381-9600 to register.
February 18—CONTAINER GARDENING with Kent Phillips. Are you limited by space in your yard? Join us for great tips to maximize your space by using containers. Topics include selecting the right containers, locations, soil
and suitable plants—everything you need to get started!
March 24—CREATING A RAIN GARDEN with Sylvia Huestis. Discover why and how to create a special spot in your yard that collects runoff and is enhanced with native plants.
ELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED
Village elections are fast approaching, and we need volunteers to serve on the Election Committee. Committee members oversee the voting process and volunteer on election days.
Elections will be held on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30. Are you interested in serving
on the committee or running for office? Please contact Beverley Meyers at 410-381-9600 for details.
COVENANT CORNER
The Resident Architectural Committee meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 PM. You are welcome to attend. Be sure to submit applications by February 1 for the February 10 meeting.
RAC REVIEW, JANUARY 13, 2016
APPROVED 7308 Silent Bird Ct. Chimney cap 9331 Wild Grass Ct. Siding, color change 9718 Summer Park Ct. Landscaping 7359 Kindler Rd. Lighting, walkway 9625 Clocktower Ln. Solar collectors 9560 Moonrider Ln. Siding 10182 Cape Ann Dr. Fence 9524 Nightsong Ln. Hand rail
APPROVED WITH PROVISION 9637 Cold Star Ct. Privacy screen
APPROVED AS EXCEPTION 7406 First League Fence
BEYOND THE BLUES ENJOY THESE MUSICAL EVENTS!
Columbia Festival of the Arts officially announces its Winter Fall Festival line up. Embracing the theme “Beyond The Blues,” Columbia Festival of the Arts will present ten dynamic events which
i n c l u d e h e a d l i n e r s Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, the music of ‘Trane, Miles & Mingus with Vince di Mura and James Brandon Lewis, August Wilson’s play Gem of the Ocean, two
Sundance Award Winning Films: Fruitvale Station and 20 Feet from Freedom and six short plays from New Theatre Movement Black Lives, Black Words. You are also invited to an Art Gallery Reception and Blues Concert with Samuel James plus insightful lectures including a conversation with Baltimore Center Stage Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah, play readings, and more. Tickets and more information are available at www.columbiafestival.org.
ROAD TO KINDERGARTEN
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2016? You are invited to attend an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System. At the workshop you will learn: Expectations for school readiness (and receive a Ready for Kindergarten toolkit). Details about the kindergarten program. Information about HCPSS kindergarten registration. Ways that family and children can be supported during this transition.
Road to Kindergarten Workshops will be held from 6:30-7:30 PM on Monday, February 1 at Howard High School, and Wednesday, February 3 at Centennial High School. Choose a session that is convenient for you. No registration required. Child care is available at each session for children ages 2 and older. Please allow at least 15 minutes extra for child care sign-in. Please visit www.hcpss.org/schools/kindergarten-registration. You can also go to the facebook page, HoCo.road.to.kindergarten, or twitter @HCPSS_ECP or call 410-313-5693 for more information.
NEIGHBOR RIDE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
Neighbor Ride is a volunteer-based transportation program committed to decreasing isolation and improving quality of life for older residents. Volunteers provide rides for shopping, medical appointments, social outings, religious services, volunteering and more. Flexible daytime, evening, and weekend volunteer opportunities are available. Orientations are held on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM and one evening each month at 5570 Sterrett Place, Suite 102, in Columbia. For information, call Neighbor Ride at 410-884-RIDE, email [email protected] or visit www.neighborride.org.
Mission statement: The association represents the community of Kings Contrivance by advocating for residents, enforcing covenants, and building a sense of community.
Staff/Village Office Beverley Meyers, Village Manager Laura Parrish, Covenant Advisor Dawn Linthicum, Events & Info. Coordinator Lindsay Stroh, Operations Coordinator Erika Cheney, Administrative Assistant Gail Robinson, Bookkeeper Julie Steffanoff, Head Facility Assistant
Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 9AM—9PM Friday 9AM—5PM Saturday 10AM—1PM
Kings Contrivance Community Association, Inc. Amherst House, 7251 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, Maryland 21046 PHONE: 410-381-9600 FAX: 410-381-9628 EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB PAGE: www.kingscontrivancecommunityassociation.org or www.amhersthouse.org
“LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK AT KINGS CONTRIVANCE VILLAGE
Board of Directors Barbara Seely, Chair 410-381-6447 (H) [email protected] Fred Niziol 301-498-4461 (H) [email protected] Shari Zaret 410-730-0802 (H) [email protected] Melissa Hogle 410-880-1830 (H) [email protected] Jenna Salmon 202-360-0721 (C) [email protected] Christiana Mercer Rigby 443-980-4943 (C) [email protected]
Columbia Council Representative Brian Dunn 301-725-1042 (H) [email protected]
Senior Advisory Committee Representative Roger Chang 443-979-3113 (C) [email protected]
VILLAGE BOARD
If you have concerns you would like the Village Board to address, attend a Board meeting. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 PM. The board meeting on January 6 was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. A summary of the most recent Board meeting will appear in the next issue of the Crown Prints.
TELL HoCo
Help report non-emergency issues to Howard County Government from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer! Use the Tell HoCo mobile app to report issues such as potholes, signs, graffiti, sidewalks, roadways, parks, trees, sewers or water. For visual support, you can upload a photo with each service request. For more information, please visit www.howardcountymd.gov/tellhoco.htm. SNOW CLEAN-UP
Don’t forget to clear your sidewalk after a snowstorm—it’s the law. “It is the duty and obligation of the owner of property abutting a sidewalk in a public right of way to remove snow from the sidewalk within 48 hours after the snow has fallen." Howard County code, Section 18.402(h).
Amherst House has lists of people available for different jobs. Please call us if you would like to be added to this list of snow shovelers:
Mike Friend—410-290-9728
Harry Hearn—888-951-3948
David Hazel—301-675-1468
Jon Michael—443-275-8923
Mark Van Bemmel—240-264-6403
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
The Howard County Police Department offers these crime prevention tips when getting in and out of your vehicles: Roll up the windows. Remove the keys from the vehicle. Remove all items of value from your vehicle
(GPS systems and base, iPods, cell phones, laptops, loose change, bags, purses).
Lock your vehicle. Ensure your garage door is closed and
locked and the door leading to the interior of your home is also locked.
THE CROWN PRINTS WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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BUSINESS MEETINGS AT AMHERST HOUSE
Looking for a space for a business event from a small meeting to a large seminar or training session? We can accommodate your group! Visit www.amhersthouse.org for photos and rates. Call 410-381-9600 for availability.