Events & Classes

Long Reach Flea Market
Saturday, April 20, 2013 & September 28, 2013
8 am - 12 noon
Long Reach Village Center
A fantastic opportunity to sell your treasures.
Cost is $20 per space.  Stop by Stonehouse or call 410/730-8113 for more info.
Please Note:  This event is NOT open to commercial vendors, political causes/candidates.  Promotional/informational materials may NOT be distributed.

Village-Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, May 18, 2013 & October 12, 2013
Call or stop by Stonehouse to sign up by May 13.  No charge to sign up and we'll list your street in our Columbia Flier ad.  We'll give you a ribbon to tie on your street sign.  For more information and to sign up, call 410-730-8113.

Paper Shredding Event
Saturday, November 9, 2013
9 am - 12 noon
Long Reach Village Center
Long Reach Residents Only (ID Required)
Call Stonehouse for more information

Long Reach Halloween Party
Saturday, October 26, 2013
1 - 2:30 pm at Stonehouse
For Children up to 10 Years Old. 
(Children must be accompanied by an adult.) 
From 1 - 2     
Decorate a Pumpkin ♦ Make a Halloween Craft at the Art Center
Enjoy some Refreshments ♦ Get your Trick or Treat Bag with goodies
From 2 - 2:30    Magic Show with Mike Rose

 Long Reach Pool Parties 2013
Kendall Ridge - Monday, July 15  ♦ Phelps Luck - Tuesday, July 16
6 - 8:30 pm
Fun,  Games & Rockin' DJ
Pizza • Soda • Swimming
Long Reach Residents Only - No unattended children
Maximum 3 Children per Adult
Residents may only attend One Party
Reservation required - Space is limited. 
One non-perishable food item (no glass containers) required for each FREE ticket .  Please check the expiration date - no expired items accepted.  All food will be given to the Howard County Food Bank. 
Tickets available  June 20 - July 14
Call 410/730-8113 for information.

Columbia Cleans Day
 Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9 am to noon
Jackson Pond & the south end of Tamar Drive in Jeffers Hill.
Residents of all ages - including groups, and those wishing to earn community service hours - are encouraged to participate.  Meet in Jeffers Hill neighborhood at the end of Tamar Drive.  
Call Stonehouse at 410/730-8113 or email Sean Harbaugh at sean.harbaugh@columbiaassociation.com

Plant Swap
Saturday, May 4, 2013 9 am - 12 noon
Need some plants - Drop off some plants!  Bring you unwanted perennials to share with neighbors.  Don't have any plants to share but need some for your garden - stop by and pick some up.  All plants should be put in plastic bags and clearly marked so people know what plant they are taking.
For further information call 410/730-8113.

Master Gardener Series at Long Reach
Pruning
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 • 7 pm

Native Plants in the Home Landscape
Thursday, April 25, 2013 •  7 pm

All classes in the series are FREE but we request that you register now at 410/730-8113 or info@longreach.org.

Lakefront Festival
from June 17 - September 15, 2013
On summer nights, enjoy free outdoor movies and concerts at the lakefront.

Visit www.lakefrontfestival.com for the schedule. 

Landscaping Grants
Beautify your Cul-De-Sac Circle on us!
Long Reach Community Association could provide you funds, up to $200 if you plan is approved, for the purchase of plant materials, and give coupons from local nurseries to make those dollars stretch.
Hurry!  The grants are limited.  Application packets are available between Memorial Day and August 30 at Stonehouse or call 410/730-8113.

Block Party Kits
Party with the neighbors this summer!
Holding a block party is a fabulous way to meet new neighbors and catch up with old friends.
Free planning kits, including helpful tips, are available at Stonehouse for parties between Memorial Day and Labor Day.  We'll copy your invitations for free and even give you a $25 grocery store gift certificate to help you buy supplies!
For more information, stop by Stonehouse or call 410/730-8113.

Columbia Home Tour
Sunday, June 2, 2013  11 am - 5 pm
Embark on a self-conducted tour of 5 distinctive homes in Columbia. 
Tour tickets:  $20/person
Tickets go on sale April 15 at your village center office.  

 National Night Out - August 6, 2013

Columbia Art Center located in the Long Reach Village Center - check out their events on the web at www.ColumbiaArtCenter.org.

Searching For Spring
Saturday, April 6, 2013    10 am - 11:30 am at the Columbia Sports Park
For Ages 2-8 ~ Children must be accompanied by an adult
Egg Hunt • Crafts • Magic Show
FREE admission - tickets required (for Columbia Residents only)
Tickets available February 20 at Stonehouse
Sponsored by the Columbia Villages

 Village Elections
Saturday, April 20, 2012 from 9:30 am - 12 noon
For further information call 410/730-8113