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Food Insecurities, Dog Rescue, and So Much to Do This Week in Your Neighborhood! Jan 27 - Feb 2

Food Insecurities, Dog Rescue, and So Much to Do This Week in Your Neighborhood! Jan 27 - Feb 2

Ana Lohrmann
January 27, 2025

Happy Monday, Neighbors!

It’s the last week of January. Let’s make it count!

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In this week’s issue:

New Howard County Food Council Tackles Food Insecurity
Ellicott City Firefighters Rescue Dog from Frozen Pond
Opportunities for Residents
Events Happening This Week
Patapsco State Park Alert
Did You Know? Thomas Viaduct

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Howard County Establishes Food Council to Combat Food Insecurity

Howard County has established a new Food Council to address a critical issue: nearly one in six residents face food insecurity, while almost one in four struggle to afford basic necessities.

Funded by a $225,000 grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the Council aims to:

Enhance the local food system through policy solutions
Coordinate existing resources and providers
Improve long-term health outcomes, focusing on chronic conditions
Create sustainable solutions for food access

This collaborative effort brings together experts in nutrition, agribusiness, and environmental preservation. It marks a significant step towards addressing food insecurity in Howard County, potentially benefiting thousands of residents through improved access to nutritious food.

_Source_{: HowardCountyMD.gov}

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Ellicott City Firefighters Brave Icy Waters to Rescue Dog from Frozen Pond

On Jan 20th, Howard County firefighters executed a daring rescue in Ellicott City, saving a dog that had fallen through ice on a frozen pond.

The incident occurred in the 10800 block of Timber Lane, with the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responding promptly.

Despite the dangerous conditions, the rescue team successfully retrieved the dog from the icy waters and reunited it with its family.

This event coincided with a period of unusually cold weather in the area. In response, the fire department issued a critical safety warning, highlighting the extreme risks associated with frozen water bodies. They urged parents to educate their children about ice safety, emphasizing that falling through ice can be life-threatening.

_Source_{: DC News Now Washington}

Local Opportunities for Residents

Contests, job post, volunteer opportunity, and get paid to lose weight & advance science!

Afrofuturism Teen Art Contest & Exhibit

CALLING ALL ARTISTS Grade 8-12

Submit your art and possible win a $50 Target Gift Card!

In celebration of Black History Month, showcase your creativity and explore the themes of Afrofuturism.

Afrofuturism is a cultural, artistic, and intellectual movement that combines science fiction, fantasy, and speculative storytelling with themes of African and African American culture, heritage, and history. It envisions an empowered future for African Americans.

Deadline: Monday, February 18, 2025 by 9 pm

For more information click here.

Newly Opened “dash in” Shell Gas Station is Hiring

4205 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City - Apply within

ISO Dog Fosters - All Supplies Provided

At Animal Welfare Society, we believe every pup deserves a loving home to call their own. Right now, we have several sweet pups in need of a place to rest their heads and feel the warmth of a family’s love.

Arriving on 𝑭𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝟴𝘁𝗵, we have:

𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗠𝗶𝘅 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀 (3-4 months old, 25 lbs, all boys) with hearts full of love and paws ready for adventure.

𝗖𝗵𝗶 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝘀 (6 months to 1 year old, 10 lbs, 2 girls & 1 boy) with big personalities packed in tiny bodies, waiting to be your new best friend.

By fostering, you are giving them more than just shelter—you’re giving them 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆, 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕, and a 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 at a better life. We’ll provide all the supplies and support you need, all we ask is for your love and care.

Contact: [email protected]
Apply to foster here.

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Get Paid to Quit Smoking

Are you a daily smoker interested in quitting?

Cigarette smokers aged 18-65 who are currently thinking about quitting are needed for a 6-week smoking cessation research study.

All study sessions will take place at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and will last approximately 30 minutes after the initial screening visit.

Participants can earn up to $615 for study completion.

For more information please call 410-550-5143 or fill out the link below https://jhmi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qAxNqYJKK8zOMm

Principal Investigator: Dustin Lee, Ph.D. Application No: IRB00170600

Get Paid to Beat Opioid Use Disorder

Join a research study using psilocybin to treat opioid use disorder

We are seeking individuals who are addicted to opioids to participate in a research study looking at the effects of psilocybin, a psychedelic drug found in naturally occurring mushrooms.

The study will investigate whether psilocybin can reduce opioid use and improve quality of life. Participants will be started on buprenorphine, receive either a high dose or low dose of psilocybin, and attend follow up appointments.

Study completers can earn up to $660.

To apply, visit our website here: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/opioiduse or call: 410-618-3616 or email: [email protected]

Principal Investigator: Sandeep Nayak, M.D. IRB00399750

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Happening This Week

This week we’re trying something new with this events section. Find featured events with details first, followed by listed events. Enjoy your week, neighbors!

Featured Events

Catonsville | Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum | Homeschool Special: Wildlife in Winter | Jan 28 | 10-11:30 | $
Learn how mammals survive the winter. Students will also learn about 18th century trapping and the fur trade. $6 per student. Registration required here. 410-887-1081

Ellicott City | Trinity School Open House | Jan 29 | 9-11a
Join us for an Open House for Pre-K 3 through 7th grade this Wednesday. Student Ambassadors will give campus tours. You will see students and teachers in the classrooms. Our Head of School, Division Directors, and Admissions Director will be on-hand to answer any questions. Trinity maintains small class sizes and provides a nurturing, holistic learning environment while providing an exceptional educational experience. Come and see what makes Trinity so special and how we foster a lifelong love of learning! More information here.

Ellicott City | Museum of Howard County History | Salt Watch Snapshot | Jan 31 | 9-11:30a
Join the Salt Watch Snapshot! Learn to test stream chloride levels and contribute to vital water-quality research. This hands-on event highlights road salt's environmental impact and empowers community-driven stormwater management. Be part of the solution in protecting our local waterways. Free registration required here.

Additional Events

Monday - Jan 27

Thursday - Jan 30

Sunday - Feb 2

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Patapsco Valley State Park Alert

AVALON area - Temporary entrance detour. Due to a waterline replacement project under the Patapsco River, the entrance and exit road of the Avalon Area of Patapsco Valley State Park will have temporary closures from the end of January to March 1, 2025 on Weekdays only. During these closures the detour to enter the Avalon Area will be off Levering Ave. Detour directions will be posted near the Avalon Ranger Station. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Did You Know: Thomas Viaduct

The Thomas Viaduct, completed in 1835, is the world's largest multiple arched stone railroad bridge with an arc, named after the first president of the B&O Railroad. Butler's presence at Relay Junction also served as a staging ground for a raid on Ellicott Mills and the occupation of Baltimore's Federal Hill, effectively securing the city for the Union cause.

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