Howard Community College

Columbia family hopes daughter's legacy lives on through scholarship

2013-05-23 03:15:00

Mary-Kathryn Abernathy never realized her dream of becoming a history teacher. The Columbia native was killed by a drunken driver while watching a drag race in the early morning hours of June 21, 2009, along westbound Interstate 70 near Security Boulevard...

After homelessness, mother and son graduate from Howard CC

2013-05-22 06:06:00

Sandy Johnson and her son, Jeff, were juggling the demands of classes and exams, jobs and family life in pursuit of associate degrees. They also were confronting what could have been an insurmountable obstacle: homelessness. "This has been a tough...

Howard County datebook Datebook

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Sunday, May 19 Chamber music The Sundays at Three Chamber Music Series presents Duo Amaral at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd. in Columbia. The duo will perform music by Scarlatti, Sammartini, Handel, Vivaldi, Franck and Rodrigo,...

Scrabble at the Bain Center

2013-05-16 04:41:00

Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater...

HCC men dominate NJCAA Division III National Track Meet

2013-05-14 16:37:00

Back in January, Howard Community College track coaches Steve Musselman and Errick Henlon got together to assess their roster for the upcoming outdoor track season. The NJCAA Division III National Championship meet, to be hosted by HCC, was still four...

Columbia gets ready for a musical treat by Candlelight

2013-05-15 03:00:00

The Candlelight Concert Society has presented so many chamber music groups that it's fitting that it has assembled a diverse roster of performers for its 40th anniversary gala on Saturday, May 18, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Howard Community College's Smith...

Rep Stage sets 2013-2014 season

2013-05-14 07:30:00

Rep Stage, the fine professional company in residence at Howard Community College (the emphasis is on Equity, not college), will explore vintage and contemporary works during its 21st season. And Michael Stebbins, who just wound up his nearly eight-year...

Bits & Pieces: National Championship in men's track a breakthrough for HCC

2013-05-14 16:56:00

When one enters the Athletic and Fitness Center on the campus of Howard Community College (HCC), you are struck by the number of Maryland JUCO All-Conference, All-Regional XX and All-American certificates that are on display for everyone to see. Those...

Howard County Briefs

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Spring Party The Columbia Foundation's annual Spring Party will be held beginning at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Howard Community College's Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway. Tickets are $100. Information: 410-...

Arundel Casino Dealer School bets on growing needs at Maryland Live

2013-05-09 17:03:00

The course is "Introduction to Casino Gambling," but upon entering the classroom, one might be tempted to place a bet at the roulette wheel, the craps table or any of the other table game layouts. As he stared at the roulette wheel, Christopher Lamb...

Mother knew best for daughter, and now they'll graduate together at HCC

2013-05-12 07:09:00

As a mother, Howard Community College student Sonia Halboni believes she always has her children's best interests at heart, yet she can remember once when her peers didn't concur. When her daughter, Daliah, graduated from Marriotts Ridge High School two...

Columbia Digest

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Car wash Boy Scout Troop 649 sponsors a car wash fundraiser beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road. Information: 410-730-7920. Spring event The Columbia Foundation will host its New...

Anne Rogers, event chair, greeted Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, board member, Debbie Daskaloff, Community Foundation of Howard County development officer, and Richard Dean, Environmental Systems Associates president.

2013-05-22 00:00:00

Jeff Johnson and his mother, Sandy, both graduated from Howard Community College Tuesday, May 21. The graduation was a special victory for the Johnsons, who were homeless for much of the past year.

2013-05-21 16:48:00

Sandy and Jeffrey Johnson share a moment before walking the stage.

2013-05-21 00:00:00