CHS Updates

Columbia Festival of the Arts seeks teen volunteers

Click here for Columbia Patch article.

Howard County Library 5K & Family Fun Run

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 8 AM -- Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch. Whether you run, jog, walk, or stroll, this event is for you. All details at www.hclibrary.org/5K.

Thursday: "Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD and Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

Thursday: "Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940.

Recap: Thursday's county-wide Cyberbullying forum

Click here for Baltimore Sun event coverage.

Student art exhibit at The Mall in Columbia

THE 40TH ANNUAL Howard County Student Artwork Exhibit at The Columbia Mall closed on Saturday, but you can click here to for Columbia Patch's brief write-up of the exhibit which features a slideshow of 36 of their top picks.

Leadership U seeks volunteer mentors

ADULT MENTORS ARE NEEDED to support high school juniors enrolled in Leadership Howard County's Leadership U (LU) program from July through December 2012. LU Mentors provide support to a small team of  students as they work to design and implement community service projects. Volunteer mentors should enjoy working with teens, be knowledgeable about project management and group dynamics, and be committed to being present during the team meetings. LU Mentor Orientation meeting will take place early in July; first meeting with LU teams is FRIDAY, JULY 27. For more information (mentor job description, schedule, etc.) click here; questions, contact Ms. Diane Freedman, (dfreedman@leadershiphc.org), 410/730-4474 x115.

2012-2013 Young Women's Giving Circle accepting applications

THE Women's Giving Circle (WGC) of Howard County is looking for its next group of young women leaders. The WGC's  Young Women's Giving Circle (YWGC) is a  group of high school age girls who have a strong passion for philanthropy with the mission of promoting the wellness of women and girls in the Howard County community. Membership form (click here for uit) is due FRIDAY, JUNE 1. Questions, please send an email to: youngwgc@gmail.com.

Recap: PFLAG anti-bullying community meeting

CENTENNIAL'S SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Susan Garner spoke at the  "Making Schools Safe for our LGBTG Youth" presentation held during the Columbia/Howard County PFLAG General meeting on April 10; article is here.  Ms. Garner (Sue) has been a school psychologist with the Howard County Public School System for 38 years; her work has been instrumental in achieving the recent first-ever mandatory training for school psychologists in Howard County and getting a GLSEN "Safe Space Kit" into every Student Services office in Howard County public schools.

HCPSS International Parent seminar "Is Your Child Ready?"

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 6:30 PM -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia. Click here for event flier in English, click here for flier in Spanish.