This year is the 100th year anniversary of the 19th Amendment, women’s right to vote in federal elections. You may not know, however, that it’s also the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters AND the 74th anniversary of the League of Women Voters of Howard County (LWVHC)! Please show the League some love by gifting it a special contribution this Valentine’s Day.

Your charitable donation will help the League of Women Voters of Howard County make democracy work in these ways:

● Register voters
● Organize the Annual Legislative Brunch
● Provide testimony to the County Council and the General Assembly
● Offer televised candidate forums
● Print Voter Guides for the Special, Primary and General Elections, distributed free of charge to county libraries and senior centers
● Present programs about the environment, foreign affairs, & current events

We urge you to access the numerous free resources on our website and on the other websites that we support, the LWVMD, the LWVNCA, and the LWVUS.

We are appealing to you because membership dues can't support all our League's activities. Maintaining a year-round focus on making democracy work is costly, so it is critical that you donate to this annual Valentine Appeal.

With your help, we can continue to make democracy work! It is traditional to give an amount equal to the age of our League, 74 years or $74, or a multiple of that number. Since the LWVHC is now a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, your donation may be tax deductible for both federal and state tax returns.

You can make your donation by check, payable to the League of Women Voters of Howard County, Inc. (or LWVHC) and mailed to our address below, or use Paypal online at the League’s website DONATE button.

The League of Women Voters of Maryland Voters' Guide to the special election for the 7th Congressional Representative will be available on January 20th in libraries, senior centers, senior retirement communities and County offices within the 7th Congressional district.  The Guide contains candidates’ responses to a series of questions about national issues. 

LWVMD Voters' Guide for D7 Special Election Primary

Columbia Town Center Rotary Club Valentine's Gala

On Saturday, February 8, 2020, The Columbia Town Center Rotary Club will host the "Valentine's Gala" to raise funds for local programs and charities that help citizens in crisis and mentor and educate children and youth in Howard County and beyond. A fun evening of dancing and dining, the "Valentine's Gala" will be held from 7:00PM until 11:00PM at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD. Live music will be provided by The NightLife Band and the cost per ticket is $125. Hotel accommodations are available from Turf Valley Resort for those wanting a getaway weekend.

Proceeds from this event go directly to the Columbia Town Center Rotary Club Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 20-2858354). Our foundation supports community service projects, programs and organizations that support children and families in need, education and mentoring, and services to citizens in crisis in Howard County and abroad.
Community Outreach Organizations & Projects We Support:

Running Brook Elementary School Food for Kids Project, Our House - Residential Workforce Training Center, Disaster Aid, Open Doors Food Pantry, Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Inc. , Cervical Cancer Project, Community Action Council of Howard County, Athelas Institute, Inc., Howard Community College Scholarships, Bridges to Housing Stability, Rotary Dictionary Project, Rebuilding Together, Rotary International Paul Harris Foundation, Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Leadership Howard County Scholarships, Winter Growth, Howard County Summer Enrichment Program, Hope Works, Howard County Animal Shelter, Gilchrist Hospice Services, Howard County League of Women Voters, Water.org, Backpacks and School Supplies for Nigerian Orphans, NAMI Howard County, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Media Release

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF HOWARD COUNTY
HOLDS FUNDRAISER AT TINO’S ITALIAN BISTRO ON MARCH 31

Columbia, Maryland: for immediate release – The League of Women Voters of Howard will hold a fundraiser on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Tino’s Italian Bistro to support the League of Women Voters of Howard County, a 501(c)3 non-profit. For the full day of this event, up to 10% of the proceeds for the restaurant will be donated to the League of Women Voters of Howard County. The fundraiser percentage applies to all orders-dine in, carryout, and delivery and applies to all food & beverages. The fundraiser will be held from 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. at Tino’s Italian Bistro, 8775 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, MD 21045, 410-730-TINO (8466), www.tinositalianbistro.com. Reservations encouraged.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Memberships are welcomed – contact us or visit our website at lwvhowardmd.org. For more information contact 410-730-0142 or info@howard.lwvmd.org.

Media Release pdf format

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LWVHC Annual Legislative Brunch

The Annual Legislative Brunch with our Howard County Annapolis Delegation will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 9120 Frederick Road, Ellicott City 20142. This is a great opportunity to eat and talk with our elected members of the General Assembly in an informal setting. It’s also a perfect event for you to bring friends and family to see what your League is all about.

The Brunch will be held in All Saints Hall, in the St. John’s Parish Day School building at the front of the campus. Parking is located by the school, with additional parking located in the church lot behind the school.

Doors will open at 10:00 AM, and the program will end about noon. The cost is $10 for anyone attending without a dish.

There is no cost if you bring a dish that will serve 8 people by 9:45am. Food assignments are based on the first letter of your last name, and are as follows:

• A - F: Fruit or Salad,
• G - M: Breads, Muffins, Pastries,
• N - Z: Main Dish (casserole, quiche, etc)

Please RSVP to info@howard.lwvmd.org or 410-730-0142 to let us know that you will be coming, and if you are bringing food or $10.

We also need volunteers to assist with setup and cleanup. Volunteers for setup are asked to arrive at 9:30 AM and look for Kathy Vanston. If you are able to help, let us know when you RSVP, or email Kathy at kathyvanston@gmail.com. We are looking forward to another full house again this year!!