The Mall in Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Events

Elkridge MD

08 September, 2021

1:01 AM

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The Mall in Columbia, one of the most beloved institutions in the community, is celebrating its 50th birthday with a month-long series of events for the public. The focus of the activities, according to Senior General Manager Barbara A. Nicklas, is showcasing the Mall's community connections and partnerships of the past 50 years. Nicklas has planned events for four consecutive Saturdays in September, each with different themed activities and participating partners. The second series of events is set for Saturday, Sept. 11. The theme is "A Healthy, Safe and Strong Community." The Center Court Celebration Stage will feature two free classes from the Columbia Association, a Barre class, from 11-11:45 a.m., and a yoga class, from noon-12:45 p.m. Toby's Dinner Theater will take the stage from 1:30-3 p.m. with "Columbia's Got Talent!" This showcase of local singers is open to the first 40 people who email [email protected] to secure their 1-minute "audition" spot in the Sept. 11, show. On the Outdoor Plaza on Ring Road, from noon-2 p.m., Howard County Fire & Rescue Services, Howard County Office of Emergency Management and the Howard County Police Department will be site with their vehicles and displays, as well as staff to answer questions and provide safety tips. OB/GYN providers from Howard County General Hospital's Signature OB/GYN practice and Johns Hopkins Community Physicians will be on-site at the Outdoor Plaza, from noon-3 p.m. Physicians and midwives will answer questions and discuss women's health concerns. Also in the Center Court will be Howard Community College with a staffed table, from noon-4 p.m., the Columbia Association staff from Sports and Fitness, from 1- 4 p.m., and the Howard County Police Department with a recruitment station, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Demonstrations and work by mosaic artist and Wordgifts artist Sondra Jordan will be featured throughout the day. Every celebration Saturday will feature strolling players, including jugglers, balloon twisters, stilt walkers and bubble blowers. Retailers will have activities and specials. All of the 50th Anniversary events presented by The Mall in Columbia are free of charge. For more information, visit www.themallincolumbia.com.