HoCoBlogs

Looking to get rid of an unwanted car? We’re seeking donations of unwanted cars to help our firefighters train and prepare for incidents involving motor vehicles. Learn more: bit.ly/3M4J9bl.

Each year, #HoCoPolice joins @HoCoCommunity and related groups to conduct the Point in Time count, a count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. Come along with PFC Chris Cromwell on this year's count.

With winter upon us, now is a good time to inspect your barn for fire hazards. It’s important to ensure that heat lamps and space heaters are kept at a safe distance from anything that can burn. Barn fire safety checklist from @NFPA: bit.ly/NFPABarnSafety

Secure your spot before the event sells out! birdease.com/hocochamber #HoCoChamber #HoCoMD

Attention Teens (ages 11-17): Anime-manga class starts soon! Join us for this four-week class at Clarksville Middle School beginning on Feb. 9 from 6:30-8pm. Supplies included but you are encouraged to bring your own sketchbook. Cost: $75. Register tinyurl.com/ycyf3fbv

Help keep thousands of Christmas trees out of the landfill by recycling your tree through @HoCoGov's Merry Mulch program. Also keep in mind, the older a cut tree gets, the more potential it has to become a fire hazard. howardcountymd.gov/merrymulch

2023. Always put perspectives into consideration. Yin-Yang coexistence.

Centennial Park New Years Eve 2022 #HoCoMd #centennialpark #lakefront #landscapephotography #mystifying #nature #landscapelovers #foggy #NewYearsEve #naturelovers #WINTER #Sony #relaxing #SonyAlpha #ellicottcity #haunting #scenic #weekendvibes #lakes #wintertime

Happy #NewYear! Wishing you a bright 2023 ✨ #brightmindsfoundation #hcpss #hocomd #columbiamd #explorehocomd #howardcounty #howardcountymd #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization

First Light, First Day, 2023, Ellicott City, Maryland. #ellicottcity #hocomd #howardcounty #maryland #fujifilm #streetscape #NewYearsDay

Lake Kittamaqundi #hocomd #columbiamd #Maryland #lakefront #landscapes #cityscapes #lakelife #blueskies

Like this wk, @HoCoRecycles holiday slide sch is also in effect nxt wk #HoCoMD as #NewYears is 1 of 6 holidays that affect curbside trash/recycle collection. As there will be no collection 1/2, Monday's pickup will slide to Tues, Tues to Wed, etc. Info: howardcountymd.gov/holidayschedule.

Be a fly on the wall with my Uber Chronicles books -- available as free Amazon downloads until January 5th. There's a story about EVERY SINGLE passenger I picked up, and my experiences along the way. #freebooks #uber #lyft amazon.com/Uber-Chronicle…

How did 2023 start for you? Our branches are closed today, but we'd love to hear your New Year's Resolutions. Have you decided to read more? To learn a new language? Or will you take on a DIY project? In any case let us know, Howard County Library System is here to help!

Make 2023 the year you quit smoking! There has never been a better time, and help is available through both local and federal programs. Click here for local resources: howardcountymd.gov/health/tobacco… Click here for national resources: cdc.gov/tobacco/featur… Or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW today!

JUST ANNOUNCED: @NoahKahan, @ZZTop & @Skynyrd, and @zacbrownband! Tickets on sale December 16th at 10am! 🎟️: merriweathermusic.com

Thanks for joining us this weekend for the Winterfest Field Hockey Tournament at Meadowbrook Athletic Complex. A shout out to all who participated and congratulations to the champions: U14: Alpha Purple U16: Washington Wolves U19: Alpha Lime More photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjAiJuv

KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 The 2nd keynote for the #HoCoChamber 2023 Women's Leadership Conference will be @KrishVignarajah - President & CEO of @LIRSorg. Join us on 3/3 to hear her incredible story! EARLY BIRD ends Jan. 1 - register today: bit.ly/3iBlc1h #HoCoWLC2023

Drive-Thru Visit With Santa in the HCAS parking lot on Dec.10 from 10am–Noon. Greet Santa from the comfort of your car. Perfect for children with Autism and other disabilities, siblings, friends! No registration required. 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr., Columbia, MD.

Merriweather District Holiday Tree and Bollman Truss Bridge lit up tonight #hocomd #columbiamd #savagemd #SavageMill #merriweatherdistrict #maryland #holidayseason