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OPEN Sunday, January 23, 2022 for Adoptions & ReclaimsTime:10:00am - 3:00pmLocations:
411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108
Details:Animal Care & Control will be OPEN Sunday, January 23, 2022 for Adoptions & Reclaims from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Blacksmith Shop WorkdayTime:1:00pm - 4:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
Annapolis, Md Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Office of Transportation will release the county’s Draft Vision Zero Plan and a new interactive map tool for the county’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
WHO: Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
Sam Snead, Director, Office of Transportation
WHEN: Tuesday, January 25 at 11am
WHERE: The event will take place on Zoom. Members of the media should RSVP to Jenny Proebstle at [email protected] to receive the login information.
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 7 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
Provides an opportunity for the public to comment and hear the status of the Odenton Town Center project. Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Coffee with a RangerTime:9:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Fort Smallwood Park
Details:Come join a ranger at the Cedar Pavilion of Fort Smallwood Park on Wednesday's from 9-10 AM for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa! Ask questions about the park, local flora and fauna, or simply get to know the rangers a little bit better while you enjoy a warm beverage. This is a FREE program, excluding the $6 park entrance fee. All ages welcome, no registration required.
Pollinator WednesdayTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve
Join staff and volunteers on Wednesdays 9 am - 12 noon at the Emory Waters Nature Preserve to work in our pollinator gardens. To beat the heat we will meet 8-11 am June 21-Sept 15. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Volunteers will weed, mulch, prune, and plant to revive, maintain, and build pollinator gardens. Meet new friends and enjoy interesting conversations. Bring gardening gloves, your favorite tools, and plenty of drinking water. Current health guidelines will be enforced. Ages: 12 and up, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Walk-ins welcome! Groups of five or more please call Debra at 410-222- 8006 to arrange. Proceed through the driveway gate about 1 mile to the second white house.
Join County Executive Steuart Pittman, Councilwoman Allison Pickard, and panelists Wednesday, January 26 for a virtual discussion to learn about the revitalization and redevelopment plans for Glen Burnie.
*Call to Order
*Approval of Agenda
*Approval of Minutes (January 12, 2022)
An Ordinance concerning: Capital Budget and Program – Board of Education Security Related Upgrades & Maintenance Backlog – Funds Transfer
Presentation from Office of Budget Staff
*PAB Deliberation and Decision
Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
Analysis of Testimony
*PAB Deliberation and Recommendation
Water Sewer Master Plan Amendment: West County Elementary School Site
Presentation from Long Range Planning Staff
*PAB Deliberation and Decision
* Indicates Planning Advisory Board discussion. No public comment will be received during these items.
How to attend this meeting:
Please use the link below to register for the webinar. After registering to attend the Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the webinar. If you require assistance registering for the Zoom, call 410-222-7432.
The Department of Recreation and Parks will accept written testimony on the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan at [email protected] from December 15, 2021 through February 28, 2022. To provide written testimony for PAB consideration, please submit your comments to [email protected] from January 12 through January 24, 2022.
Requests for more information and assistance for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request at least one week prior to the meeting. For assistance, please contact Office of Planning and Zoning, at (410) 222-7450, Voice/Maryland Relay 7-1-1.
*Call to Order
*Approval of Agenda
*Approval of Minutes (January 12, 2022)
An Ordinance concerning: Capital Budget and Program – Board of Education Security Related Upgrades & Maintenance Backlog – Funds Transfer
Presentation from Office of Budget Staff
*PAB Deliberation and Decision
Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
Analysis of Testimony
*PAB Deliberation and Recommendation
Water Sewer Master Plan Amendment: West County Elementary School Site
Presentation from Long Range Planning Staff
*PAB Deliberation and Decision
* Indicates Planning Advisory Board discussion. No public comment will be received during these items.
How to attend this meeting:
Please use the link below to register for the webinar. After registering to attend the Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the webinar. If you require assistance registering for the Zoom, call 410-222-7432.
The Department of Recreation and Parks will accept written testimony on the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan at [email protected] from December 15, 2021 through February 28, 2022. To provide written testimony for PAB consideration, please submit your comments to [email protected] from January 12 through January 24, 2022.
Members of the public who are interested in observing this meeting can contact James Kitchin at [email protected] for the meeting link and additional information.
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 6 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
Field Work FridaysTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine, volunteers join staff naturalists to tackle a stewardship project in need of support. Projects include invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, gardening, citizen science monitoring, and more. Volunteers are welcome to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy after our work is completed. No prior training or experience is necessary to join our Field Work Fridays! Free. Ages 8 and up, minors must be accompanied by a guardian. A notification email will be sent on Thursday to registered participants verifying the project and location. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Trails and Tails HikeTime:11:00am - 12:30pmLocations:
South River Farm Park
Details:Bring your pup on a leash for a guided hike of South River Farms. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. To register for this program call 410-222-1978, email [email protected], or register online at https://forms.gle/Fx3L4sGSC3cZa9rq5
