The Columbia Association Business Expo will featurefestive, informational displays to educate businessprofessionals on CA’s corporate offerings that areavailable at several CA facilities. Attendees can expectto learn about the Columbia Art Center, the ColumbiaSportsPark, the Volunteer Center Serving HowardCounty, CA Camps, time banking, golf, the physicianreferral program, the Membership Service Center, theColumbia Matters TV show and more. CA offers business professionals the chance to hostgolf outings, business receptions, company picnics,wellness programs, tennis tournaments, pool parties,fitness programs, nutritional programs, companyparties and more. In addition to the informational displays, a moonbounce, music and food will also be available. For moreinformation, visit CA4Business.org or contact ValerieBarnard at Valerie.Barnard@ColumbiaAssociation.com.

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webextrasLog on to CAmonthly.org for these additional features:

Fitness Q&A: Start Your Childon an Exercise Program

Expanded VillageEvents Calendar

Events at Columbia Association

THIS MONTH ON

On May’s show, learn how you canprevent storm water runoff fromeroding our banks and carryingpollutants to our streams and lakes;find out about the Laughter Cluband learn how laughter can improveyour health; learn more about CA’sCustomer Service System; discoverearly bike initiatives in Columbia;learn how to protect yourself fromthe sun; find out how to save moneyto send your child to college; andmore!

Watch Columbia Matters online anytimeat ColumbiaMatters.org.

Columbia Matters airs Mondays at11am, 4pm and 7pm and Saturdaysat 8:30pm on Comcast channel 96 andVerizon channel 41; Tuesdays andThursdays at 10am, 2pm and 6pmon Comcast channel 98; and Mondaysat 10:30am, Tuesdays at 7:30am,Wednesdays at 8am and 7pm,Thursdays at 7:30am, Fridays at8am and 7:30pm, Saturdays at 10amand Sundays at 11:30pm on Comcastchannel 99 and Verizon channel 44.

2 Bike Through HistoryAt The 11th AnnualBikeAbout On May 14

3 CA Pools OpenMemorial Day Weekend!

4 Be A Part Of Your Community Events

FYIRead the CA Monthly newsletter and be sure to checkout CAmonthly.org for additional stories andCA-related news and events!

For more information about theupcoming CA Business Expo,visit CA4Business.org.

Attention BusinessProfessionals:Attend the first-ever Columbia Association Business Expo on May 18!

The Columbia Association will host the Columbia Association Business Expo onWednesday, May 18, from 8:30-10:30am and 3:30-5:30pm at the ColumbiaSportsPark. CA offers more than just gyms. This expo will help show local

businesses many of the offerings that are available to them beyond the fitness facilities. CAcan help businesses with team building, client events, team outings and more.

Not a lot of people can say theyknow the history behind thecity they live in. But in

Columbia, residents have the opportunityto learn more about their city byattending Columbia Association’sBikeAbout event.CA will hold its 11th annualBikeAbout on Saturday, May 14 at theDowntown Columbia Lakefront.Bikers can begin their learningexpedition across Columbia between9:30 and 10:30am. BikeAbout alsooffers a walking tour that will begin at10:30am.Created by CA’s Columbia Archivesand Open Space Division, BikeAboutbrings history, nature and bicycliststogether in an event that celebratesColumbia. Every year, up to 300bicyclists ride through Columbia’spathways to learn about Columbia’shistory. This year, the event willhighlight areas like the BMX track inHarper’s Choice, Hobbit’s Glen GolfCourse and the mid-20th century

contemporary architecture of the homesof the Birches section in Wild Lake.The walking tour allows non-bikers tobe part of the fun. A new route hasbeen added that takes walkers acrossthe Route 29 pedestrian bridge andinto Oakland Mills to explore a historiccemetery.“The goal of BikeAbout is two-fold,” said Barbara Kellner, director ofthe Columbia Archives, “to enjoy thebeautiful paths of Columbia that windthrough woods, along stream beds andthrough neighborhoods and to learnthe history of Columbia.”The event is free and open to all.Columbia is the ideal community forsuch a successful event because it hasan attentive Open Space Division thatkeeps the pathways in great conditionsand an archive that has treasuredColumbia’s history for years, saidKellner.BikeAbout spreads not only historyto Columbia residents, but the idea ofalternate transportation as well.

“Bicycling is inexpensive, it burns lotsof calories and it doesn't do anythingto pollute the air. BikeAbout, inshowing the connectivity of the pathsand streets, hopefully informs peoplethat you can get from point A to pointB by bicycle,” said Kellner.So there you have it, if you are

looking for an all-day learning experienceand a fun-in-the-sun activity, BikeAboutis where you want to be. After all, withgas prices so high, a day of bikingmight help you save a few dollars!For more information about BikeAbout,

visit ColumbiaArchives.org or call 410-715-3103.

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Log on to ColumbiaCalendar.orgto learn about other free Welcome Eventshappening this year.

By Tatiana Herrera

Bike Through HistoryAt the 11th Annual BikeAbout on May 14

The Volunteer Center Serving HowardCounty will be holding two trainingsessions this month for volunteers

interested in helping staff a disaster VolunteerMobilization Center (VMC) during times ofdisaster and recovery. The classroom trainingsession will be held on Thursday, May 19, from6:30-8:30pm at the Volunteer Center ServingHoward County (10221 Wincopin Circle). Asimulation training session will be held onSaturday, May 21, from 11am-2pm at theGlenwood Library (2350 Rt. 97). Participantsare encouraged to attend both trainingsessions. The purpose of the VMC is to coordinatecommunity needs with spontaneous volunteerswho come forward to help with tasks thatinclude clean up or information distribution. In the event of a disaster, VMC volunteerswill help harness the power of spontaneous

volunteers by registering and referring them toagencies that are requesting additional help.VMC volunteers will provide a variety ofservices including greeting, interviewing,making volunteer referrals, taking requestsfrom agencies in need of assistance, conductingsafety briefings and tracking data. VMC volunteers will not engage in anystrenuous physical activity; they will help getother volunteers to the right place at the righttime during a disaster. All disaster-trainedVMC volunteers will be notified when a VMCis activated, they will not self-deploy. InHoward County, a VMC is deployed at therequest of Howard County’s Department ofCitizen Services.

For more information or to register for thetraining sessions, e-mail Pam@VolunteerCenter.orgor call 410-715-3179 prior to May 18.

VolunteersNeeded

to staff a Volunteer MobilizationCenter in times of disaster

Each year, residents ride their bikes along the Columbia pathwaysduring BikeAbout to learn more about their city’s history.

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CA’s 11th AnnualBikeAbout and TownCenter Walking TourSat, May 14BikeAbout startingbetween 9-10:30amWalking Tour startingat 10:30amOrganized by the ColumbiaArchives and sponsored by CA,BikeAbout takes advantage ofColumbia’s extensive pathwayswhile uncovering the area’s historicand natural beauty.Information/registration: 410-715-3103 or ColumbiaArchives.com.

Off the Beaten PathTue, May 17 andTue, Jun 21 • 10am-3pmColumbia Art CenterArt enthusiasts (age 18 and over)can explore various locations in thegreater Baltimore, MD; Washington,DC; and Virginia area with theColumbia Art Center’s new gallerytour series, Off the Beaten Path.Tour destinations will includegalleries, artists’ studios andmuseums. Van transportation fromthe Art Center will be provided.Tuition per tour is $30. Information orregistration: 410-730-0075 orArt.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.com.

LakefrontWednesdaysWed, May 11-July 6 • 12-2pmDowntown ColumbiaLakefrontJoin the downtown Columbiacommunity for free lunchtimeconcerts every Wednesday at LakeKittamaqundi! Bring a bag lunch orgrab a meal from one of yourfavorite local restaurants.Information: 410-715-3104.

Contest: May is National BikeMonth! Celebrate by riding yourbike along all of the scenicpathways in Columbia. Thismonth, draw a picture of where

you like to ride your bike when it’s warm outside and write a fewsentences explaining why you like to ride your bike. You could win a$10 Red Robin gift card and a map of Columbia’s pathways!

Visit CAmonthly.org and click on KidsKorner for this month’s funfeatures! Learn how to start saving to send your child to college bywatching Kristin and Jalen on this month’s KidsKorner on TV segmenton Columbia Matters. Watch online anytime at ColumbiaMatters.org.

Visit CAmonthly.org for thismonth’s featured Ask the Expertarticle! Doc Wilson, PhD. offers youall of the things you need to knowabout how to properly start yourchild on an exercise program.

DOC WILSON, PhD.Doc Wilson is a physiologist,biochemist, nutritionist andpersonal trainer who doespersonal training andnutritional counseling atCA. His first book, “TotalHealth in a Nutshell,” isslated for publication in thenear future.

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CAEXPERT!

Please note new opening schedules to allow for betterswimming opportunities at the open pools and betterCNSL practices at the closed pools M-F. For moreinformation, visit ColumbiaPools.org.

DAILY ADMISSION RATES*

CA MEMBERS – FreeCA RESIDENT NON-MBRS – At all outdoor pools: $8 Adult • $5 Child (15 & under)CA Residents must show Resident ID card to be admitted to the facilities. Non-CA Residents are invited to become members. Otherwise,admission is resticted.

Bryant Woods BW 410-730-5326 Tue Aug 15

Clary’s Forest* CF 410-964-0805 Mon Aug 15

Clemens Crossing CC 410-997-4214 Tue Aug 29

Dasher Green* DG 410-381-1461 Tue Aug 29

Dickinson* DI 410-381-3080 Thu Sep 6

Dorsey Hall* DH 410-461-1481 ––– Sep 6

Faulkner Ridge FR 410-730-5292 Wed Aug 29

Hawthorn* HA 410-730-0943 Wed Sep 6

Hobbit’s Glen HG 410-730-6770 Wed Aug 15

Hopewell HW 410-381-1460 Wed Sep 6

Huntington* HU 301-490-3310 Mon Aug 29

Jeffers Hill JH 410-730-1220 Thu Aug 29

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Phone Closed LastDay Day

Kendall Ridge* KR 410-715-3074 Tue Sep 6

Locust Park LP 410-730-5621 Fri Aug 15

Longfellow LF 410-730-4978 Mon Aug 29

Macgills Common MC 410-730-5995 Tue Aug 15

Phelps Luck PL 410-730-5765 Wed Aug 15

River Hill* RH 410-531-0191 ––– Sep 6

Running Brook RB 410-730-5293 Thu Aug 29

Stevens Forest SF 410-730-5452 Mon Sep 12

Swansfield SW 410-730-3180 Thu Sep 12

Talbott Springs TS 410-730-5421 Wed Aug 15

Thunderhill TH 410-730-5563 Tue Sep 6

Break out your swimsuits, pack up your towels and get ready to hit the pool whenCA’s outdoor pools open Memorial Day weekend! All CA lifeguards are friendlyand well-trained, going through 12 to 15 hours of recertification training for all

returning lifeguards and at least 48 hours of training in rescue techniques, CPR and firstaid for all new lifeguards. Each lifeguard is ready and willing to protect you when you’rein and out of the pool.Parents should help the lifeguards by watching their children at all times. Please also beaware that children between the ages of 8 and 12 must pass a water safety test beforebeing admitted in the pool alone. Take a look at the 2011 summer pool schedule below for information on all ofColumbia’s 23 outdoor pools. For more information, visit the Columbia pools web site atColumbiaPools.org or contact the Membership Service Center at 410-730-1801 to learnabout pool memberships.

Columbia’s 23Outdoor Pools Open

Outdoor Pool Listings

Season starts on Saturday, May 28

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Aquatics Office 9450 Gerwig Lane • Columbia, MD 21046PHONE 410-312-6332 • FAX 410-312-6320 • EMAIL aquatics@columbiaassociation.com*Special provisions for handicap access. Call 410-312-6332 for information. Visit ColumbiaPools.org

May Visit CAmonthly.org for event detailsand a listing of many more free events!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

BeAPartOf It!Farmers MarketSundays beginningMay 1 • 9am-1pmOakland Mills Village Center.Information: 410-730-4610.

CA Camp Open HouseSaturday, May 7 • 11am-2pmKahler Hall. Information:410-715-3165.

Taste of Wilde Lake Saturday, May 7 • 12-4pmWilde Lake Village Green. Information:410-730-3987.

Community-Wide RedRibbon Yard SaleSaturday, May 7 • 8am-noonHarper’s Choice Village. Information:410-730-0770.

CA Board MeetingThursday, May 12 • 7:30pmCA Headquarters. For updated datesand times, please visitColumbiaAssociation.org.

School’s Out Artsy Fun DayFriday, May 13 • 7:30am-5pmColumbia Art Center. Information:410-730-0075.

Family BINGOFriday, May 13 • 7:30-9pmThe Other Barn. Information:410-730-4610.

BikeAbout and TownCenter Walking TourSaturday, May 14 • 9-10am starttime (walking tour starts at10:30am)Downtown Columbia Lakefront.Information: 410-715-3103.

Save the Planet DaySaturday, May 14 • 11am-3pmDowntown Columbia Lakefront.Information: 410-715-5523.

Movie NightSaturday, May 14 • 6-9pmAthletic Club’s KidSpace. Information:410-730-6755.

Beginner JewelryWeekend WorkshopSaturday, May 14 • 1-3pmColumbia Art Center. Information:410-730-0075.

Long Reach Village-WideYard SaleSaturday, May 14Long Reach Village. Information:410-730-8113.

Master GardenerSeminar: What Deer Likeand Don’t Like to EatWednesday, May 18 • 7pmLinden Hall. Information: 410-730-4005.

River Hill Arts andMusic FestivalFriday, May 20 • 7:30-9:30pmClaret Hall. Information: 410-531-1749.

Movie NightFriday, May 20 • 6-9pmAthletic Club’s KidSpace. Information:410-730-6755.

Owen Brown CommunityYard SaleSaturday, May 21 • 8am-3pmOwen Brown Village. Information:410-381-0202.

Movie NightSaturday, May 21 • 6-9pmColumbia Gym’s KidSpace.Information: 410-531-8984.

Fondant Fabulous CakeDecoratingSunday, May 22 • 10am-1pmColumbia Art Center. Information:410-730-0075.

River Hill Flea MarketSunday, May 22 • 10am-1pmRiver Hill Village Center. Information:410-531-1749.

CA Board MeetingThursday, May 26 at 7:30pmCA Headquarters. For updated datesand times, please visitColumbiaAssociation.org.

Afternoon Tea atHistoric OaklandThursday, May 26 • 4:30-6pmHistoric Oakland Manor. Information:410-730-4801.

Slayton House GalleryExhibit: Al BiegelThursday, May 26-June 11Slayton House Gallery. Information:410-730-3987.

Movie NightFriday, May 27 • 6-9pmSupreme Sports Club’s KidSpace.Information: 410-381-7559.

Middle School Hang OutSaturday, May 28 • 7-10pmTeen Center. Information:410-715-5523.

Save the Date:Columbia Home TourSunday, June 5 • 11am-5pm.Tickets on sale now. Information:410-730-3987.

Save the Date:Casino NightSaturday, June 11 • 7-10pmOwen Brown Community Center.Information: 410-381-0202.

Save the Date: SlaytonHouse Camp of the ArtsThursday, June 23-August 12.Register now. Information:410-730-3987.

Have a question or comment? E-mailCAmonthly@ColumbiaAssociation.com