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SUMMARY:RAIN DATE: Autism in the Park Howard County
DESCRIPTION:RAIN DATE! \n¡Fecha alternativa en caso de lluvia! \nIf we get rained out on Saturday April 11\, we will hold this event on Sunday\, April 12th. \nCelebrate Autism Acceptance Month with us at Autism in the Park!   \nSunday\, April 12\, 2026/Abril 12\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLaura’s Place Playground\, in the North area of Blandair Regional Park\nColumbia\, MD \n\n\nJoin us for this FAVORITE Autism Acceptance Month Event! Autism in the Park is FREE for all attendees and allows family and friends to enjoy opportunities to visit with first responders\, elected representatives\, learn about the Autism community\, enjoy interactive play\, entertainers\, face painting\, music and food truck.\n\n\n\nPresented by: Autism Society of Maryland and Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks.   \n\n\nNote on Parking:  There is limited parking in the lot adjacent to the event; however\, there will be shuttles run by HC Dept. of Recreation and Parks from the other parking lots in Blandair Park. \n\n\n\nPlease follow the signs on where to park and pick up the shuttle bus!\n\n\n\nBlandair Park Map \n\n\n\n\nBlandair Park – North Area\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE for more information on Autism Acceptance Month Events! \n¡Únase a nosotros en este evento FAVORITO del Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo! Autismo en el Parque es GRATUITO para todos los asistentes y ofrece a familiares y amigos la oportunidad de conversar con personal de primeros auxilios y representantes electos\, aprender sobre la comunidad autista\, disfrutar de juegos interactivos\, espectáculos\, pintacaritas\, música y food trucks. Presentado por: Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland y Departamento de Recreación y Parques del Condado de Howard.  \nNota sobre el estacionamiento: El estacionamiento contiguo al evento es limitado; sin embargo\, el Departamento de Recreación y Parques del Condado de Howard ofrecerá servicio de transporte desde los demás estacionamientos del Parque Blandair.  \n¡Siga las señales para estacionar y tomar el autobús de enlace! Mapa del Parque Blandair \n Parque Blandair – Área Norte ¡ \nHAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener más información sobre los eventos del Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo!
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/autism-in-the-park-howard-county-3/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Autism Awarenss
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
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SUMMARY:Autism in the Park Howard County
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with us at Autism in the Park!   \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLaura’s Place Playground\, in the North area of Blandair Regional Park\nColumbia\, MD\n*RAIN DATE IS APRIL 12\, 2026 \n\n\nJoin us for this FAVORITE Autism Acceptance Month Event! Autism in the Park is FREE for all attendees and allows family and friends to enjoy opportunities to visit with first responders\, elected representatives\, learn about the Autism community\, enjoy interactive play\, entertainers\, face painting\, music and food truck.\n\n\n\nPresented by: Autism Society of Maryland and Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks.   \n\n\nNote on Parking:  There is limited parking in the lot adjacent to the event; however\, there will be shuttles run by HC Dept. of Recreation and Parks from the other parking lots in Blandair Park. \n\n\n\nPlease follow the signs on where to park and pick up the shuttle bus!\n\n\n\nBlandair Park Map \n\n\n\n\nBlandair Park – North Area\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE for more information on Autism Acceptance Month Events! \n¡Únase a nosotros en este evento FAVORITO del Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo! Autismo en el Parque es GRATUITO para todos los asistentes y ofrece a familiares y amigos la oportunidad de conversar con personal de primeros auxilios y representantes electos\, aprender sobre la comunidad autista\, disfrutar de juegos interactivos\, espectáculos\, pintacaritas\, música y food trucks. Presentado por: Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland y Departamento de Recreación y Parques del Condado de Howard.  \nNota sobre el estacionamiento: El estacionamiento contiguo al evento es limitado; sin embargo\, el Departamento de Recreación y Parques del Condado de Howard ofrecerá servicio de transporte desde los demás estacionamientos del Parque Blandair.  \n¡Siga las señales para estacionar y tomar el autobús de enlace! Mapa del Parque Blandair \n Parque Blandair – Área Norte ¡ \nHAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener más información sobre los eventos del Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo!
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/autism-in-the-park-howard-county-2/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Autism Awarenss
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SUMMARY:Autism in the Park Vaccine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:FREE Vaccine Clinic  \nThe Howard County Health Department will be providing Covid and flu vaccines during Autism in the Park\, with 4 vaccinations available for various age groups. Nurses and registration staff will be available for questions. Free for uninsured. CLICK for more information. \n 
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/autism-in-the-park-vaccine-clinic/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Autismo en el Parque
DESCRIPTION:Todas las Edades Gratis  \n¡Acompáñenos junto a Recreación y Parques del Condado de Howard y la Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland mientras celebramos el Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo! Venga y visite a los primeros auxilios\, proveedores\, una clínica de vacunas y recursos del condado. Celebremos las diferencias de nuestra comunidad en un ambiente divertido. Disfrute juegos interactivos\, animadores\, pintura de caras\, equipo de juegos inflables\, espacio sensorialmente amigable\, una experiencia en el aula al aire libre del Centro Natural Robinson\, demostraciones\, ¡y un día maravilloso en el parque celebrando nuestra comunidad!  \nFecha en caso de Lluvia: Abril 14 
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/autismo-en-el-parque/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Autism in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Help us kick off Autism Acceptance Month on April 13\, 2023 with Autism in the Park!   \n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLaura’s Place Playground\, in the North area of Blandair Regional Park\nColumbia\, MD \n\n\n\nEnjoy opportunities to visit with first responders\, elected representatives\, learn about the Autism community\, enjoy interactive play\, entertainers\, face painting\, music and food trucks. FREE to attend. \nSponsored by: Autism Society of Maryland\, Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks. \nCommunity partners joining us are Howard County Police Department\, Howard County Public Schools\, The Arc Maryland\, Yoga Center of Columbia\, SPIRIT Club\, Equipment Connections for Children\, Howard County Fire & Rescue. \nThe park is located at 5750 Oakland Mills Road in Columbia\, MD and the event will be held in the North Area. \n\n\nNote on Parking:  There is limited parking in the lot adjacent to the event; however\, there will be shuttles run by HC Dept. of Recreation and Parks from the other parking lots in Blandair Park.  Raindate is April 14\, 2024.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/autism-in-the-park-3/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000
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SUMMARY:Autism in the Park!
DESCRIPTION:Help us kick off Autism Acceptance Month at the 2nd Annual AUTISM IN THE PARK in partnership with Howard County Recreation & Parks at  Blandair Regional Park – Laura’s Place Playground.  This FREE event will feature interactive play\, entertainers\, face painting\, music and food trucks!   Connect with the Autism community!
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/autism-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Autism Awarenss
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T100000
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SUMMARY:AUSOM Annual Picnic & Park Clean-Up!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual AUSOM Potluck Picnic on September 18th from Noon-2pm at Blandair Park! Bring a dish to share – main\, side/salad\, dessert\, drinks – and we’ll provide the paper goods and water. Lawn games\, lawn chairs and a sunny state-of-mind welcome!  \nJust before the picnic from 10am-Noon we’ll be doing a Clean-Up activity at Laura’s Place Playground. Dress appropriately\, bring work/gardening gloves to help us clean\, weed and tidy this local treasure!  \nRegister to receive a reminder\, updates and additional details! https://buff.ly/3KH2nUl \nYou’re invited to participate in any combination of these activities.  \n10am – Park Clean-Up            ​​​​​​​Noon – AUSOM Picnic \nBlandair Regional Park – Croquet Court Pavilion\, North Area\n(Adjacent to the playground)\n5750 Oakland Mills Road\, Columbia\, MD​​​​​​​ \nRegister for a reminder\, headcount and updates! https://buff.ly/3CMRU85 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/park-clean-up-annual-picnic/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
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SUMMARY:Autism in the Park
DESCRIPTION:April 2nd is Autism Acceptance Day and April is Autism Acceptance Month \nThe community is invited to enjoy a day in the park at the Laura’s Place Playground\, located in the North area of Blandair Regional Park. Join us in celebrating the Autism community and the inclusive play space created in Howard County for children of all abilities to play together. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to learn how to interact with their peers with disabilities. Communication boards on the playground allow non-speaking children who may use assistive technology to play more inclusively with their peers. \nThe afternoon will include opportunities to visit with first responders\, elected representatives\, and entertainers\, as well as enjoy face painting\, music and free ice cream from The Cow.  FREE to attend.  More information coming soon! \nSponsored by: Autism Society of Maryland\, Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks – Therapeutic Recreation\, Howard County Policy Department\, Equipment Connections for Children\, Howard County Fire & Rescue \nBlandair Park Map \nBlandair Park Map – North Area
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/autism-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T113000
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting for Inclusive Playground at Blandair Park!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join this celebration of the opening of the Inclusive Playground at Blandair Park in Columbia\, MD!  The ribbon cutting will be officiated by County Executive Calvin Ball and Department of Recreation & Parks Director A. Raul Delerme. Several members of AUSOM and the disability community were involved in the planning of this one-acre park which includes two Communication Boards donated by AUSOM and Recreation and Parks in April.  Free and open to the public.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/ribbon-cutting-for-inclusive-playground-at-blandair-park/
LOCATION:Blandair Park\, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd.\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Autism Awarenss
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