Visitor's Guide to Howard County - 2016

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Education
Howard Community College
A public institution of Howard
County located in Columbia, with
the mission to help anyone with
an educational goal. | 10901 LITTLE
PATUXENT PKWY., COLUMBIA, MD
21044 | 443-518-1000 |
Howard County Library System
Delivers high quality public
education – and of course reading
materials – for all ages. | 6600
CRADLEROCK WAY, COLUMBIA, MD
21045 | 410-313-7750 |
Howard County Public School
System Ensuring excellence in
teaching and learning. | 10910
CLARKSVILLEPK., ELLICOTT CITY, MD
21042 | 410-313-6600 |
The Temple Annapolis a Paul
Mitchell Partner School (See
pullout map 113 ) The newest in The
Temple family of highly respected and
fashionable private career schools in
Maryland. A Paul Mitchell Partner School
and recognized leader in the beauty
education industry. | 2303 FOREST
DR., STE. C, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 |
301-682-7550 |
Spiritual Centers
Retreat and Conference
Center at Bon Secours Helping
those in need of physical and
spiritual healing. Also a full-service
conference and retreat center.
| 1525 MARRIOTTSVILLE ROAD,
MARRRIOTTSVILLE, MD, 21104 |
410-442-1320 |
Shrine of St. Anthony A place
of prayer, pilgrimage and peace
with meeting and program space
for individuals and groups. | 12290
FOLLY QUARTER RD., ELLICOTT
CITY, MD 21042 | 410-531-2800
|
The Orthodox Church of St.
Matthew Howard County’s only
Orthodox Church and parish of
the Orthodox Church in America.
Educational tours available with
advance notice. | 7271 EDEN
BROOK DR., COLUMBIA, MD 21046 |
410-381-2284 |
Organizations
Blossoms of Hope ( See pullout
map 75 ) Plants cherry trees and
shrubbery to beautify public
property in parks and local
communities in Howard County.
Holds annual events to celebrate
the blossoming season and raise
money to help those affected by
cancer. Sponsor a tree today! |
443-538-0858 |
Columbia Association ( See pullout
map 81 ) Maintains open space
and offers recreational, cultural
and community services including
a welcome center, an art center, a
teen center, before and after school
care, summer camps, free summer
concerts, fitness clubs, a roller rink,
an ice rink, a skateboard facility,
golf clubs, tennis clubs, outdoor
swimming pools, a SportsPark and
much more. | 6310 HILLSIDE CT., STE.
100, COLUMBIA, MD 21046 | 410-715-
3000 |
Ellicott City Partnership
The Ellicott City Historic District
Partnerships is dedicated to
the historical preservation and
economic revitalization of the
Old Ellicott City Historic District.
| ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 | 443-
240-2060 |
Ellicott City Volunteer Fire
Department A combination
department, working alongside
career personnel of the Howard
County Department of Fire and
Rescue Services offering training
and resources. Hosts a robust
year-round Fire Prevention program
featuring events and promotions
geared toward the various seasons.
The Annual Open House during
fire prevention week in the fall is
the hallmark event. Santa arriving
on his sleigh and a vintage
train garden are the highlights
in winter. | 4150 MONTGOMERY
RD., ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 |
410-313-2600 |
Howard County Chamber of
Commerce (See pullout map 96 )
The Howard County Chamber of
Commerce advances the growth
and success of the business
community by serving as the
voice of business, providing
information and resources
and facilitating connections. |
5560 STERRETT PLACE, STE. 105,
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-730-
4111 |
Howard County Farm – City
Celebration A two-week
celebration bringing rural and urban
communities together through fun-
filled events across Howard County.
| 410-313-6500 |
Howard County Government
Providing direct services to the
people of Howard County. |
3430 CT. HOUSE DR., ELLICOTT
CITY, MD 21043 | 410-313-3000
| howardcountymd.gov
Howard Hospital Foundation
Founded in 1992, the Howard
Hospital Foundation is a private,
non-profit organization entrusted
to provide philanthropic support of
Howard County General Hospital:
A Member of Johns Hopkins
Medicine. Also hosts an array of
fundraisers including an annual
display of more than 70 larger-than-
life illuminated creations. | 10705
CHARTER DR., STE. #420, COLUMBIA,
MD 21044 | 410-740-7840 |
Preservation Howard
County Dedicated to the
preservation of Howard County’s
historical and cultural heritage.
| P. O. BOX 406, SIMPSONVILLE,
MD 21150 | 410-531-2460 |
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young
Adults A non-profit organization
providing free support, education
and resource programs for young
adults through funds raised from
premiere athletic events including
triathlons, runs and bicycle rides.
| 6310 STEVENS FOREST RD.,
STE. 210, COLUMBIA, MD 21046 |
410-964-0202 |
Transportation
AnExtraordinar Limousine,
Inc. Let them spoil you!
Specializing in corporate travel,
weddings, proms, dining out and
nights on the town. | 1113 DORSEY
RD., GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061 |
410-437-8200 |
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Offering a wide variety of car
leasing, replacement rentals,
van-pooling, car sharing and
hourly rental programs. Local
car rental customers are picked
up at no extra cost! | 10270
BALTIMORE NATIONALPK., ELLICOTT
CITY, MD 21042 | 410-480-9664
Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel, Ltd. A
full-service transportation company
offering tours, charters, a full-
service travel agency and more. |
13600 TRIADELPHIA RD., GLENELG,
MD 21737 | 410-442-1330 |
Neighbor Ride A volunteer-
based transportation service
providing rides to older residents.
| 5570 STERRETT PLACE, STE.
102, COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-
884-7433 |
Shrine of St. Anthony’s
LIVING... find it!
KENNETH LOSURDO, JR.
COURTESY OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION