CA Monthly, the newsletter of the Columbia Association, in Columbia, MD. June is the largest issue of the year for them. It includes the Lakefront Summer Festival Supplement. I produced and printed CA Monthly for five years at Patuxent Publishing.

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MONTHLY
Shaping CA’s Future, One
A Publication of the Columbia Association
Healthy Howard
and
KidsDay fun 3 Tee time Q&A
with
Eddie Stup 4
JUNE 2009
Be a part
of your
community
events
History Lesson at a Time
Phil Nelson learns from history to help prepare for CA’s future
By Ashlea Lebo of experience Columbia’s and CA’s dedication to celebrating diversity.
P hil Nelson’s favorite ‘philosopher’ is one in planning, Much of Phil Nelson’s life has been shaped by
he fondly calls P. E. Sailor: “I am what I finance, the Civil War. Not only is it his favorite part of
am,” he says with a smile, budgeting American history, but Nelson also uses it as an
explaining Popeye’s advice is something he can’t and strategic illustration to demonstrate a difficult management
help but follow. But don’t let Nelson’s amiable planning, principle: how to make two “grossly divergent” sides work
nature and relaxed demeanor fool you. Beneath Nelson together. And in a time of “economic challenges and
the laid back flair lies a man that is bound and comes to changing demographics”—both of which are present in
determined to enhance Columbia’s Columbia Nelson’s current and past city—the biggest challenge will
existing splendor, just as he did prepared to be finding solutions that everyone can agree on.
in his last city: Troy, Michigan. “learn from Just as the Civil War ended in a better, more united
Forbes Magazine That mindset, to better the the past to nation, there is great opportunity for CA to improve
recently ranked world and the people New CA President Phil Nelson prepare for the under the experience and intuition of Phil Nelson. His
Columbia #7 on its around him, has been future.” His plans for CA include finding out more management theories are valuable and relevant; his
with him since college. about the community and working with the Board to determination to CA’s mission –“to improve the quality of
list of “America’s
His dreams of “develop their goals…to fit the resources Columbia life for people living or working in Columbia”– is evident;
Top 25 Towns to becoming a history has and needs” to plan for the future. and his calm urgency to prepare for the future is
Live Well.” teacher were cut short by a Nelson says what attracted him to Columbia was contagious. Nelson is the kind of person who “fits
Congratulations, restricting teaching style; the “basic premise” that started it; the “mission that it’s himself into the community” instead of forming the com-
however, the change in major here for everyone.” Coming from Troy, a city that was munity around himself. He has a vision for Columbia. And
Columbia!
did allow him to pursue a career ranked the second most diverse in the state, with “83 with the support of CA and all Columbia residents, he
in the public sector. With 38 years dialects spoken in the schools,” Nelson embraces both will, indeed, carry this vision forward. ■
TA K E N O T E
webextras
Log on to www.CAmonthly.org for this month’s
additional features and more:
this month on Columbia Columbia Matters airs Mondays at 11am,
• Expanded village events calendar
• Village election results
Matters
On June’s show find out about the benefits
4pm and 7pm and Saturdays at 8:30pm on
Comcast channel 96 and Verizon channel 41;
• Nutrition Q&A: Eat your fruits Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am, 2pm and 7pm
of water aerobics; learn the history on Comcast channel 98; and Fridays at 11am,
and veggies
• Nutrition Q&A: How much meat of The Kings Contrivance restaurant; 4pm and 9pm and Saturdays and Sundays at
for great nutrition watch as the “Kids on TV” hosts 10:30am on Comcast channel 99 and Verizon
• Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Winners discuss The First Tee of Howard channel 44.
• Bugs Bunny on Broadway contest and County; meet CA’s new president, Visit www.ColumbiaMatters.org to watch
raffle Phil Nelson; and much more. this month’s episode on demand.
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2. Kickoff summer with KidsDay Get healthy
at Healthy
K
idsDay, an event designed with
Columbia’s youngest residents in mind,
returns this summer on SATURDAY,
June 20, from noon-3pm at
Howard Day
Get Active Howard County
Swansfield Mini-WaterPark, featuring
culminates with Healthy Howard
the tallest outdoor water slide in Howard County.
Children of all ages are invited to a fun-filled, Day, on SUNDAY, June 7, from
luau-themed afternoon. Among KidsDay’s many 10am-4pm at Centennial Park.
offerings, there will be family entertainment with a This free event will provide local
live disc jockey, a face painter, games, food and more. families and
“The concept behind KidsDay centers around businesses an
one of James Rouse’s original visions for CA: to
opportunity to
uplift, inspire, stimulate and develop the best in
people,” says Shelia Green, manager of the join with
Communications and Community Relations the entire
Department at CA. community and
KidsKorner, the kid-friendly section of CA’s enjoy a day of
online newsletter, www.CAmonthly.org, healthy outdoor physical activity, health
will sponsor raffles featuring free passes to local
education and important health
destination favorites – including two tickets
to Bugs Bunny on Broadway at screenings. With games, crafts and
Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, July 11. performances along with vital health
KidsDay is a free event and is open to the public. screenings and education, Healthy
Swansfield Mini-WaterPark is located at 5659 Howard Day is fun for all ages. Together
Cedar Lane in Columbia. KidsDay is part of let’s make Howard County healthier. Visit
Columbia Association’s Welcome Initiative to help
www.healthyhowardday.org for
new and current residents learn more about KidsDay provides fun for the whole family.
Columbia’s history and vision and encourage them more information. CA is a partner for this
to become involved in their community. For more information, please call 410-715-3104. ■ event presented by We Promote Health.
Lakefront Walking Tour ColumbiaArchives.org
Explore Columbia’s first village on THURSDAY, June 11, from 6-7pm at Wilde Lake Park on
is Here
Hyla Brook Road. Columbia Archives manager Barbara Kellner will show you the 19th century Check out CA’s new web site for Columbia Archives,
barns and houses as well as the 20th century contemporary architecture around Wilde Lake. www.ColumbiaArchives.org! Now,
Discover history where you live, and learn how Columbia’s past has shaped Columbia’s future. questions about Columbia history, the Archives
Information: 410-715-3103. collection and much more are only a click away.
Check out www.CAmonthly.org and click on
Ki d s K o r n er for this month’s fun features!
L AKEFRONT W EDNESDAYS
C o n t e s t : Since NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JULY 1:
June is National Noon-2pm at Lake Kittamaqundi. Live music, free
Fruit and Vegetable beverages and fun by the lake ever y Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch or
Month, draw a grab a mid-day meal at area restaurants. Information: 410-715-3104.
picture of your favorite fruit or vegetable and tell us why it is June 3: 2nd Stor y Band
your favorite – and why you should eat your fruits and veggies! June 10: Project Natale
Yo u c o u l d w i n C A F u n P a s s e s f o r y o u a n d t h re e o f June 17: Julie Hall Trio
y o u r f r i e n d s ! Visit the KidsKorner web site for submission June 24: Alex & Zach Brown Quartet
information. at www.CAmonthly.org/KidsKorner. July 1: Andrew McKnight
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3. Check inside for Lakefront Concerts and Movies
beginning Friday, June19!
2009
LakefrontSummer
The Columbia Association’s
Festival
teen
tuesdays!
Tuesday evenings, beginning
Come celebrate Columbia’s
diversity Saturday, July 18
from 12-10pm. Enjoy live music
and dance, food, market
place, children’s activities,
lakefront
dancing
Every Friday, beginning June 26
June 23 until July 28, until September 19, free dance
Merriment on the Grounds
entertainment for teens by instruction with music will be held
and the decorated Umbrella Art
teens at the Town Center under the People Tree at Town
Lakefront. Each week several Exhibition. Call 410-715-3161
or visit ColumbiaCalendar.org Center Lakefront, from 6:30-8pm.
performances will be featured
for more details. Tatia Zack will give instruction
— bands, individual singers or
that’s fun for beginners and those
dancers. Hang out with friends
and check out local young
artists. For more information,
columbia with experience! When the dance
session ends — the Friday night
call 410-715-3161. international day movie begins!
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4. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
JUNE 17
For more information,
please visit
18
lakefrontfestival.com.
19
Movie
Transformers
(PG13)
20
Deanna Bogart
Band
Boogie Woogie,
Blues
21
B.G. &
22
Movie
23
Teen Tuesdays
24
One Flight Up
25 26
Greg Hatza
27
Dancin’ Under the Cathy Ponton King
The Mojo Hands Kung Fu Panda (PG) Local Teen Bands R & B, Funk, ORGANization People Tree, 6:30-8 pm Original Blues/Sweet
Texas Boogie, Swing • Empty Orchestra Old Soul Hammond B3 Organ Ballads
Movie
Folk, Country, Blues Jazz
Mamma Mia (PG13)
• Baby Grands
Acoustic Pop
28 29
Nighthawks
Roots Rock & Blues
Movie
Journey to the
30 1
Teen Tuesdays
Local Teen Bands
Center of the Earth • The Get Aways
(PG) Power Pop, New Wave
• Skye Bennett and
Lukas Howard
Soul, Pop, Folk
JULY
Blue Daze
Bluegrass
2
Eric Copeland/
Drew Davidsen
Smooth Jazz
3
Dancin’ Under the
People Tree, 6:30-8 pm
Movie
Ghost Town
(PG13)
4
4th of July Festival
Festival • 5-10pm
Fireworks • 9:30pm
Raindate • July 5
For more info,
howardcountymd.gov/rap
or call 410-313-PARK.
5
Fireworks
6
Movie
7
Teen Tuesdays
8
Mendi Baron
9
Alex and
10
Dancin’ Under the
11
The Janglebachs
Raindate Harry Potter Dance Celebration & Friends Zach Brown People Tree, 6:30-8 pm Rock from 60s-80s
and the Chamber • Dance Foundation Rock & Folk Rock Collective
of Secrets (PG) • Abinaya Natya Sala Movie
Jazz
• Martial Fusion Harry Potter
• Josh Wheeler and the Order of
the Phoenix (PG13)
12
Jeni Hankins
13
Movie
14
Teen Tuesdays
15
Billy Coulter Band
16 17
Hot Soup Dancin’ Under the
People Tree, 6:30-8 pm
18
Columbia
& Billy Kemp Inkheart (PG) Local Teen Bands American Rock Harmonies International Day
Old Time/ • Combat Funk & Roll & Humor 12-10pm
Movie
Appalachian/Folk Rock, Funk, Alternative For more information,
Star Trek IV:
• Patrick Donovan columbiacalendar.org
Acoustic Pop
The Voyage
or call 410-715-3161.
Home (PG)
19
Julie Hall
20
Movie
21 Teen Tuesdays
Local Teen Bands
22
Eric Scott
23
Mystic Warriors
24 Dancin’ Under
the People Tree,
6:30-8 pm 25
Old Man Brown
Jazz Babe: The Gallant • Victory By Revenge Soul/Pop Music of the Andes Movie Southern Rock,
Pig (G) • Jorge Marquez Get Smart (PG13)
Blues and Soul
26
Retro Rockets
27
Movie
28 Teen Tuesdays
Local Teen Bands
29
TK BLUE
30
Jean Watson
31 Dancin’ Under
the People Tree,
6:30-8 pm
Movie • Indiana Jones
Oldies Rock Curious George (G) • Chapter 21 Jazz Inspirational and the Kingdom of
• Chris Ulmer the Crystal Skull (PG13)
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5. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
AUGUST For more information,
please visit
lakefrontfestival.com.
1
Tom Principato
Roots Rock
2
Starvation Army
3
Movie
4
Music Matters
5
Gary &
6
Gail Marten &
7
Dancin’ Under the
8
Mr. Groove
Band The Tale of Showcase The Groove The Clem Ehoff People Tree, 6:30-8 pm Jazz
Dixieland Jazz Despereaux (G) Joe Issacs, Good Time Rock Trio Movie
Michael Wiles, and Roll Jazz The Dark Knight
Scott Sivakoff, (PG13)
Libby Weibel
9
Columbia Concert
Band
10
Movie
Coraline (PG)
11
Music Matters
Showcase
12
Swingin' Daves
13
Damon Foreman
American Roots Rock Funk, Jazz and Blues
14
Dancin’ Under the
15
Carl Filipiak
People Tree, 6:30-8 pm Jazz
Classics & Pop Hannah Spiro,
Carl Ayers, Movie
Iron Man (PG13)
Michael Finazzio,
Joe Isaacs
16
Columbia
17
Movie
18
Music Matters
19
Richard Walton
20
Annapolis
21 22
Dancin’ Under the Jettstream
Jazz Band The Chronicles Showcase Group Bluegrass Coalition People Tree, 6:30-8 pm Classic and Southern
of Narnia: Kathey Stanley, Original Jazz Bluegrass Movie Rock
Prince Caspian (PG) Greta Ehrig, Pirates of the
J&B Blues Caribbean: The
Curse of the Black
Pearl (PG13)
23 24
Hotel for Dogs (PG) 25 26 27 28 29 Dancin’ Under the
People Tree, 6:30-8 pm
Movie
Enchanted (PG)
30
23 31 Movie
Bedtime Stories
(PG)
Columbia International Day Festival
on Saturday,July18
* Live Performances Painted Trillium • Korean Dance
Tae Kwondo Demo • The Kouyate Family • Big Blow and the Bushwackers • Machaya Klezmer Band • Daniel Rego Duo
Jambulay • The Rollex Band • For more information, please visit www.ColumbiaCalendar.org or call 410-715-3161.
It’s a Wonderful Life Decorated Umbrella Art Exhibition • Children’s Activities
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6. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER
1 2
For more information, please visit
3 4Dancin’ Under the
5
Movie
People Tree, 6:30-8 pm Monsters, Inc (G)
lakefrontfestival.com. Movie
Ratatouille (G)
6
Movie
WALL-E (G)
7 8 9 10 11Dancin’ Under the
12
Movie
People Tree, 6:30-8 pm Madagascar:
Escape 2 Africa
Movie
(PG)
Madagascar (PG)
13 14 15 16 17 18Dancin’ Under the
People Tree, 6:30-8 pm
19
Movie
Monsters vs
Aliens (PG)
Movie
17 Again (PG13)
The Columbia Association’s Lakefront Summer Festival ABOUT THE ABOUT THE
is sponsored by the Columbia Association and held
on the lawn at the Columbia Town Center Lakefront
off Little Patuxent Parkway. No admission fee is
FILMS CONCERTS
All films begin at dusk (about 8:30pm). All concerts are approximately 2 hours;
charged. Parking is free. No glass containers or Films rated (G), (PG) or (PG13) as noted. Showtime • 8pm, except Sundays • 6:30pm.
alcoholic beverages are permitted. Lakefront Festival Sponsor: The Columbia Association Sponsor: Columbia Association
Inclement Weather Hotline: 410-715-3127 with a generous grant from the
Co-Sponsors: Clyde’s of Columbia
Columbia Film Society.
Schedule subject to change without notice. Sushi Sono
Your Host for the past 38 years:
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Tom “Mr. B” Brzezinski. Entertainment Coordinator: Rick LaRocca
Schedule subject to change. Learn more about the performers at LakefrontFestival.com.
columbia
association
columbiaassociation.org
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7. CA Board/ Tee Time
Columbia Council with
representatives Q A & Eddie Stup
On April 25, you made your voices heard. Welcome your new Five tips for new golfers
CA Board of Directors.
Q What are the five most important golf
Pearl Atkinson-Stewart tips you would give to someone new to
Owen Brown • 410-381-8229 • pastewart@comcast.net golf? – Jack
A Taking up the game of golf can be an
Gregg Schwind exciting – but daunting – task. Here are
Hickory Ridge • 410-992-5043 • Gregg.Schwind@usdoj.gov five tips that I feel best help brand
new golfers.
Shari Zaret
Kings Contrivance • 443-538-2373 • sharizaret4kc@gmail.com 1. Experiment before you invest – Golf is not a cheap sport to
play. Use equipment from your family and friends to see if the
game is something you truly want to take interest in.
Michael Cornell
River Hill • 410-531-9340 • michaelcornell@comcast.net
2. Learn from the putting green back – Most people come up and
Cynthia A. S. H. Coyle just hit balls on the driving range – but spend some time on the
putting green. It’s the most important part of your golf game.
Harper’s Choice • 410-997-7637 • cashcoyle2@aol.com
Russell Swatek 3. Go in with an open mind – There will be times when you are
Long Reach • 410-799-1497• swatek1@yahoo.com going to get frustrated, but do not let these times keep you from
enjoying the game and having fun.
Alex Hekimian
Oakland Mills • 410-730-2583 • alexhekimian@hotmail.com 4. Watch the best doing what they do best – You can learn a lot
about the game just by watching the PGA Tour on TV.
Philip Kirsch
Wilde Lake • 410-730-5596 • PWKirsch@comcast.net 5. Learn from the people who know – See your local PGA/LPGA
Professional for lesson options. Columbia Association Golf offers
Kathleen Dragovich play for golfers at all levels. Visit www.ColumbiaGolf.net to
learn more.
Dorsey’s Search • 410-750-0043 • kdragovich@verizon.net
Suzanne Waller I hope these few tips will give you a good start to your golfing
Town Center • 410-730-9132 • suzyq1104@aol.com career. Good luck and I hope to se you walking (or riding) our
fair ways soon! Read an extend version of this article online at
www.CAmonthly.org.
– Eddie Stup
CA Congratulates Spirit of
Have a
Columbia Scholarship Winners Always check with your physician before starting any
exercise regimen or change in diet.
question for a
fitness professional?
CA applauds Julie Adhyam, Alexander Ranon Kolodner, E-mail your fitness
Jesse Scott Martin, Ananda Martin-Caughey, Nicole ABOUT EDDIE STUP questions
Eddie Stup is an assistant golf professional at to
Nussbaum and Sarah Thorne. These local teens were recently CAmonthly@
awarded for their dedication to community services with CA’s Spirit CA’s Fairway Hills Golf Club, where he is also ColumbiaAssociation.
a coach for The First Tee of Howard County. com
of Columbia Scholarship. For over 20 years, CA has honored high
He is an apprentice for Professional Golfers’ Please include your
school seniors for service to their community. The winners will each Association of America and a three-time winner full name, village of
receive a $2,500 scholarship.To learn more about the scholarship residence, phone
of the National Golf Tour. number and e-mail.
recipients, visit www.CAmonthly.org.
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8. Be a part of it!
Columbia Association Adults Only Pool Party
Board/Committee Schedules
CA Board of Directors meetings and committee meetings are an THURSDAY, JUNE 25, from 7:30-9:30pm at
excellent way to learn about Columbia Association and its programs. Swansfield Pool, 5659 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD.
Unless otherwise noted, regular meetings are held at the Columbia Admission is $15 and includes pool admission, dinner and
Association headquarters building, 10221 Wincopin Circle. For more live Caribbean Steel Drum music. Information:
information, call 410-715-3000. 410-730-0770.
CA Board . . . . . . . . . . . June 25 . . . . . . . . . 8pm
External Relations . . . . . June 4 . . . . . . . .7:30pm
Performance Oversight
Planning & Strategy . . .
.
.
June
June
15
11
. . . . . . . 7:30pm
. . . . . . . . . .7pm
A RT N IGHT
Board Operations . . . . . . June 15 . . . . . . . . . 6pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, from 6:45-8:45pm at The
For updated dates and times, please visit Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia,
www.ColumbiaAssociation.org. MD. Come be creative! Bring your art: painting; sewing;
scrapbooking; designing web pages; writing songs or poems;
whittling or whatever makes you happy. Information:
MARVELOUS MOVIES 410-730-4610.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, at 7:30pm at Slayton House
in Wilde Lake. Cost $7/person, $6/seniors. Featuring
“Show Boat.” Discussion following movie. Information: Community Meet-and-
410-730-3987.
Greet with Phil Nelson
Multicultural Fair THURSDAY, JUNE 25, from 6-7:30pm at
Historic Oakland. Meet CA’s new
and Community Safety Day president, Phil Nelson. Admission is free.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, from 10am-2pm at Kahler Information: 410-715-3000 or visit
Hall. Maryland Child Identification Program will provide www.ColumiaAssociation.org.
Child ID kits that include DNA swabs, fingerprinting,
photos and voice recording compatible with Amber Alert.
Vin Etching and Bike Safety programs will also be Slayton House Gallery
available. Information: 410-730-0770. Art Reception
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, from 3-5pm at Slayton
I DENTITY T HEFT & O THER House in Wilde Lake. Featuring artwork by Stanley
Rodbell and Jeri Lipov. Information: 410-730-3987.
S CAMS P RESENTATION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, from 6-7pm at The
Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place,
CONTACT US
Columbia, MD 21045. Information and RSVP: 410-
Send your feedback about our CA Monthly newsletter to
730-1129.
CAmonthly@ColumbiaAssociation.com or call 410-715-3102.
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