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Hey #HoCoCommunity! Now seeking vendor application for #HoCoVeteransandFamilies Veteran-Owned Small Biz Expo & Fall Festival! This family-friendly event will spotlight veteran-owned businesses in the community. Click here for the ONLY official application: bit.ly/OVMF-EXPOvendo…

Bain 50+ Center’s Summer Community Sale is coming up Friday, August 1, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.! Enjoy shopping, giveaways, a live DJ, Kids’ Table & Senior Olympic Games (10 a.m.–noon). Bring a friend & celebrate summer #HoCoAging style! More Info: 410-313-7213

Join #HoCoChildrenandFamilies July 17 for a virtual workshop on helping kids manage emotions & solve conflicts. With help, tiny humans can tackle BIG challenges. Register: bit.ly/HoCo-CCRCProbl… More workshops: bit.ly/HoCo-CCRC725

Since 2012, Michelle Henry has led DCRS’ Office of ADA Coordination to ensure Howard County Government facilities & services are accessible to all. Michelle has a genuine passion for serving the public, and in her spare time, she loves to paint, sketch and garden. #DCRSis50

Reminder: This Friday, July 25, is a County-wide Energy Saving Day. Some County buildings will be physically closed to the public, but staff will still be available by phone or email. Learn more about Howard County’s Energy Saving Days: howardcountymd.gov/energysavingda…

Check out these adorable photos from the Ellicott City 50+ Center’s All American Pet Photo Day celebration! Participants brought their animal friends in for a photo op. #HoCoAging sends love—and belly rubs—to all the pets who keep #HoCoCommunity happy, healthy and connected.

Malarie Burgess & Alison Gerber from #HoCoAging are presenting today at the USAging Conference in Chicago! Their session highlights how we’re bridging the digital divide by bringing Chromebooks & in-home tech classes to older adult communities. More: howardcountymd.gov/digital50

#HoCoAging is co-hosting a Neighbor Recruitment Meeting on Wednesday, July 23 at 5 p.m. at the East Columbia 50+ Center. Learn how you can help build community at Patuxent Commons, a new inclusive housing development. Details: bit.ly/HoCo-PatuxentC… #HoCoCommunity

Kick off Bain 50+ Center’s Summer Concert Series on July 25! Join #HoCoAging for a free concert featuring the versatile Mr. Charisma, performing hits from Sinatra, Elvis, Buddy Holly & more. Enjoy timeless tunes, great company & summer vibes. Details: bit.ly/HoCo-MRCharisma

Stay connected with family-friendly tips, events and resources in Howard County! The July edition of The Parent Pages is full of summer fun—playgroups, workshops, child care info and more. Read it here: howardcountymd.gov/parentpages #ParentPages #HoCoCommunity

Today marks 60 years of the Older Americans Act! #HoCoAging is proud to offer programs made possible by #OAA funding—from fitness and meals to caregiver support. Let’s keep these programs strong—raise awareness and remind Congress how much this support means to #HoCoCommunity.

Curious about virtual fitness? AFEP is a low-impact class for adults with joint pain, offered live via Webex by #HoCoAging. Improve strength, balance & flexibility— all from home! Tues/Thurs, 2–3 p.m. | July 8–Sept. 18 Register today! 410-313-6073 or [email protected]

The 13-member Commission for Veterans and Military Families honors local veterans and their families by connecting them to available resources, participating in community events and providing fellowship opportunities. Learn more at howardcountymd.gov/vetcomm. #DCRSis50

Celebrate art and community with #HoCoAging at the East Columbia 50+ Center. Drop by to check out an exhibition of art by the Willowbrook Studio Painters! And don't forget to join us July 16 from 3–5 p.m. for a meet-the-artist reception Register: bit.ly/HoCo-Willowbro…

Have you noticed how culture influences conversations about mental health? Join #HoCoAging July 15 for Emotional Wellness in Communities of Color—a community discussion on racial trauma, stigma and culturally relevant ways to support wellness. Register: bit.ly/HoCo-EWCOC

DCRS' Office of Disability Services Manager Henry Chapman aims to expand support for individuals with disabilities of all ages, including services from the Loan Closet. "We empower independence with housing, education, job opportunities, medical care, and peer support." #DCRSis50

In May, #HoCoAging held a Tech Drive at Elkridge and Glenwood 50+ Centers, and #HoCoCommunity donated over 2,300 lbs of equipment! Thanks to PCs for People for refurbishing devices to benefit those in need. Another drive is coming in October. Stay tuned!

Stay connected with all things 50+ in Howard County! The 50+ Connection is #HoCoAging’s monthly newsletter in The Howard County Beacon. July’s issue features Ashok Shenolikar, 85, on how Chair Yoga helps him stay strong and connected. Read it here: howardcountymd.gov/50plusconnecti…

As Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month ends, #HoCoVeteransandFamilies reminds us that help is always within reach. NAMI Veteran Support Group: bit.ly/HoCo-NAMIVets National Center for PTSD: ptsd.va.gov Local resources: howardcountymd.gov/veterans

Expecting a baby? Join #HoCoFamilies for a FREE Community Baby Shower! July 26, 10 a.m.– Noon in Columbia. Get tips on breastfeeding, fatherhood & more—plus baby supplies for a healthy start. Open to HoCo residents. Register by July 16: bit.ly/HoCoBabyShower