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Notes: (1) The E-Mail Groups included below have been selected on the basis of worthwhile content and competent management. If you identify any that have become catch-alls for SPAM or inappropriate content, please notify the Facilitator of this page so the offending link(s) can be removed. (2) If you know about Howard County or Columbia-focused Groups that should be added, please let us know, so they can be included in the Directory. (3) This material is brought to you by Howard County Web World ("HoCoWeWo") -- a forum that welcomes your posts concerning the latest local Internet News, most interesting Web Sites, and best "Virtual Village" E-Mail Groups of Howard County, Maryland.
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Art, Literature, and Music:Art Guild -- Howard County
"Sponsors exhibitions, provides scholarships and awards for young artists, and organizes events. Based in Ellicott City, MD."Candlelight Concert Society, Inc.
"The Candlelight Concert Society, Inc., serves the Howard County, Maryland region by presenting superb performers and inspiring programs to adults, children, and those in need."Centennial Book Club
"A group of Ellicott City women who meet monthly to discuss selected books."HoCoHaiku Group
"A group for Howard County residents who read, write, and enjoy Haiku -- short verses consisting of only seventeen syllables: five in the first line, seven in the second, five in the third."Lookout Club Writers' Group
"The Lookout Club is a writer's group in Baltimore/Ellicott City, MD. We meet at the Columbia Barnes and Noble the third Monday of each month."Science Fiction Book Group of Barnes & Noble, in Ellicott City, MD.
"Cyberspace home of the Science Fiction Book Group that meets on the fourth monday of every month at the Ellicott City Barnes Noble."Writer's Group -- Ellicott City Barnes and Noble
"A group of writers who meet to share ideas about how to get published, find the right markets for our writing, and improve our writing skills. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at the B&N at Long Gate Shopping Center in Ellicott City."
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The Best of Howard County:The Best of Howard County -- Your Choices
"Invites residents of Howard County to identify and recommend the County's very best businesses, services, organizations, public agencies, etc., of every kind that deserve special recognition, compliments and/or commendation."Choosing Civility in Howard County
"Contribute your thoughts and opinions about observing and implementing the 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct, as enumerated in the highly acclaimed book 'Choosing Civility,' by Dr. P.M. Forni."Forum for Recognition and Commendation of Outstanding Community or Public Service
"Enables citizens of Howard County to recognize and commend outstanding community or public service that has been rendered by individuals, groups, and/or organizations within the County."
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Business and Commerce:Columbia Freecycle TM
"Columbia Freecycle TM , where one person's trash is another's treasure! This group covers Howard County, Maryland. The goal of the Freecycle Network is to reduce waste by connecting individuals who want to get rid of things with others who want those things. No matter what condition it's in, don't throw it out - offer it on Freecycle! From pianos to matchbox cars, from cars to tickets to a show you can't attend, from antique to brand new -- no item you want to give away is too big or too small, too old or too new, as long as it's free, legal and appropriate for all ages."Columbia Virtual Garage Sale
"This is a group for residents of Columbia, Maryland (and vicinity), who have small items for sale, trade, bartering, etc."Howard County Small and Family-Owned Business Operators' Network
"A network established to serve small and family-owned business operators of Howard County."Howard County MD Yard Sale
"Howard County Yard Sale is for those who have items that you'd like to sell, or for those looking to buy something in particular."Professional Business Builders, Inc.
"Our purpose is to build our business and the business of our members through personal referrals and introductions."
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Citizen Innovations and Initiatives:Howard County Forum for Citizen Innovations and Initiatives
"A Group for communicating news and information about innovations and/or initiatives generated by citizens, groups, or organizations in Howard County."
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Civic Action, Community Service and Development:Citizens Association -- Howard County
"A non-partisan citizens group devoted to fair and open government, fiscal responsibility, and orderly growth."Civic Action Network -- Howard County
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations engaged in non-profit community service and development activities."Howard County Maryland Food Assistance
"Howard County groups (including the Howard County Food Bank, pantries, human service agencies, faith/social groups, nonprofits, etc.) and individual advocates working together to strengthen food assistance services for our hungry neighbors."
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Communities of Howard County:All-Howard County News and ViewsColumbia's "Virtual Village" Groups
West Friendship News and Views
Woodbine News and Views
Columbia's "Virtual Village" Groups:All-Columbia News and InformationThe Village of Dorsey's Search
The Village of Harper's Choice
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Commuter and Transportation Issues:Long Distance Commuters' Network
"Facilitate communication of ideas, information, and perspectives among Howard County residents who make a daily long-distance commute to the District of Columbia, Baltimore, or adjacent localities."Motor-Mouths
"Discuss traffic, road, and commuter issues in Howard County."Telecommuting Network -- Howard County
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations interested in encouraging -- and/or engaged in -- telecommuting."
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Emergency Preparedness -- Family, Neighborhood, and Community:Emergency Preparedness Forum -- Howard County
"Discussion and exchange of information about family, neighborhood, and community emergency preparedness and response."Howard County Forum on Self-Reliant Sustainable Lifestyles
"A forum for Howard County residents interested in all aspects of developing, testing, evaluating, and encouraging the adoption of self-reliant sustainable lifestyle practices by families, neighborhoods, and communities."Howard County Neighborhood and Community Radio Networks Forum
"A forum for Howard County residents who want to participate in neighborhood and community radio networks -- for emergency and responsible general purpose use -- utilizing low-power, low-cost, portable radio transceivers that are now commercially available."Red Cross Disaster Action Team -- Howard County
"Where the Howard County Red Cross Disaster Action Team can review schedules, ask questions, and post items of interest to the rest of the team."
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Energy and Environmental Sustainability:Howard County Environmental Alliance
"The Howard County Environmental Alliance is a loose association of the environmental groups active in Howard County Maryland."Howard County Forum on Green Energy and Sustainability
"A forum for Howard County residents interested in all aspects of identifying, discussing, publicizing, and encouraging the adoption of feasible, cost-effective green energy and environmentally sustainable innovations by families, neighborhoods, businesses, and communities."Howard County Forum on Self-Reliant Sustainable Lifestyles
"A forum for Howard County residents interested in all aspects of developing, testing, evaluating, and encouraging the adoption of self-reliant sustainable lifestyle practices by families, neighborhoods, and communities."UUCC Green
"Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia (UUCC) Environmental Justice Task Force."
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Ethnic and Gender Interest Groups:Association of Chinese Americans -- Howard County
"The Association of Chinese Americans of Howard County (ACA-HC) is a non-profit and non-partisan organization registered in the State of Maryland, representing all Chinese and Chinese Americans in the Howard County. The mission of ACA-HC is to foster awareness, understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity in our community through participation, education and service, and to create and stimulate opportunities and benefits among members, thus to improve the overall well-being of the Chinese Americans in Howard County."National Organization for Women -- Howard County Chapter
"Howard County Chapter of the National Organization for Women -- the largest feminist group in the United States and strives to promote economic equality, reproductive rights, civil justice, and equality for women."
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Gardening:Columbia Gardens
"For members of Columbia Garden groups. Receive the latest Columbia Garden news. Share gardening tips. Find plants and seeds you are searching for. Help collect the names of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers sighted at the gardens."Columbia Plant Exchange
"Do you have plants or schrubs in your garden that are thriving that you'd like to thin out but not throw out? Maybe there is someone around Columbia, Maryland, that would enjoy having your extras. Or, perhaps your in search of a plant or schrub and are wondering if somebody has one they would like to give away."
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Health Issues -- Physical and Mental:Autism Society of Howard County
"The Howard County (Maryland) Chapter of the Autism Society of America (HCC-ASA) works to advance awareness of persons with autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, to provide support for parents, information and referral, and to advocate for programs and services for the autistic population."Columbia MD Yoga
"A group for students and teachers of yoga who live in Columbia or Howard County, Maryland, and surrounding areas."Howard County Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition Group
"A health and wellness coalition comprised of Howard County residents and professionals who are helping to make Howard County, Maryland, a Healthier Place to Live, Work, and Play."SOS Scarves for the Cure
"Survivors Offering Support (SOS) is to benefit women who have had radical breast surgery. SOS is program at Howard County Hospital, in Columbia, Maryland. Knitters from all over the country proudly make pink scarfs that are included in gift baskets for these women when they leave the hospital."
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Higher Education:Howard Community College "Dragon's Breath"
"E-Mail Group to facilitate communication of news, information, and events likely to be of interest to HCC Students, Faculty, and Staff."Howard Community College Nursing
"This group is for all Nursing students currently attending Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. This will be were you can post questions about material, clinicals, or find a study group."
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Hobbies and Handicrafts:Central Maryland Polymer Clay Guild
"A group consisting of artists in and around Maryland, DC, and Virginia who work with the versatile arts medium of Polymer Clay as a hobby or profession."Hooking Crocheters We Are
"This group is for crocheting, knitting or whatever craft you do. We are fun and flexible."Howard Astronomical League (HAL)
"Used to communicate impromptu observing sessions and information about amateur astronomy."Knit Knite MD
"Knitters in Maryland, who meet once a month in Columbia."Mars Exploration
"Purpose of the Mars Society is to further the goal of exploration and settlement of the Red Planet."
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International Focus:Amnesty International, Chapter 228
"Information and Communication for members of Amnesty International Chapter 228, Columbia-Laurel, Maryland."Virtual Institute for Peace and Constructive International Engagement -- Howard County
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations that support responsible, constructive international engagement and 'peacefare' activities."
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Internet and the World Wide Web:Howard County and Columbia E-Mail Group Owners' Network
"A Group to facilitate easy communication among E-Mail Group Owners in Howard County and Columbia, Maryland, concerning items of news and information of general public interest."Howard County Web World ("HoCoWeWo")
"A forum that welcomes your posts concerning the latest Internet News, most interesting Web Sites, and best 'Virtual Village' E-Mail Groups of Howard County."
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Local History and Historic Preservation:Preservation Howard County
"A county-wide historic preservation non-profit corporation."
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Neighborhood Groups:Allview Estates Neighborhood
"News and discussion group for the greater Allview Estates, Arrowhead, and Donleigh neighborhoods."Beaverbrook
"Informal discussions and information gathering for the Beaverbrook Community and the Beaverbrook Community Association, Columbia, Maryland 21044."Carter's Cove Residential Community
"Carter's Cove is a residential, suburban community in Columbia, Maryland (USA). We are made up of about 100 townhouses on private roads."Dorsey Hall
"The goal of this list is to connect people living in the neighborhood of Dorsey Hall to give us a greater sense of 'community'."Fairway Hills
"Building community by connecting neighbors."Faulkner Station
"This Group is intended for the use of residents of the Faulkner Station Community of Wilde Lake Village, in Columbia, Maryland. It is intended to facilitate communication between neighbors about topics of local interest."Gaither Hunt Home Owners Association
"The Gaither Hunt community consists of 74 single family homes located in Howard County, Maryland."Glenshire Towne
"The Glenshire Towne community is a great place to live in Howard County Maryland. This list is an informal resource for communication between homeowners, and provide information from the Board of Directors and Management."Gray Rock Farm Community
"For for residents of Gray Rock Farm, Ellicott City, Maryland."Greater Pine Orchard Meadows
"Greater Pine Orchard Meadows encompasses The Fairways, The Pine Orchard and Centennial West developments in Ellicott City."Hammond & Patuxent Neighborhood Watch
"A forum for alerting neighbors to crime, vandalism and other suspicious activities within the Hammond Hills and Patuxent Springs community in Howard County, Maryland."Hobbits Glen Neighbors
"This is a private list for communication among residents of the Hobbits Glen neighborhood in Columbia, Maryland."Hollifield Farm Community
"For residents of Hollifield Farm Community in Ellicott City, MD."Hollifield Station
"For residents of Hollifield Station community in Ellicott City, MD."Hunt Country Estates
"This group is designed to provide an information sharing and gathering place for the Hunt Country Estates, in Howard County Maryland."Lakeside at Town Center
"Welcome to the Lakeside at Town Center, a mid-rise condo in Columbia, Maryland."Leishear Knolls
"For the dispersal of information to residents of Leishear Knolls, in Howard County, Maryland."Owen Brown Estates
"A place where you can exchange news and ideas about your neighborhood and surrounding areas, including new stores, street construction, city services, robberies and break-ins, traffic, stuff for sale, schools, and more."Pointers Run
"A forum for information and discussion among the residents and friends of the Neighborhood of Pointers Run, in the Village of River Hill, in Columbia, MD."Rosecroft Terrace Neighborhood
"The Rosecroft Terrace group is a place for residents to share neighborhood news, talk about neighborhood issues, invite others to upcoming events, etc."Stoney Run
"Discussion forum for residents of the Stoney Run community."Tamar East
"A forum to discuss issues and solutions for the area on or near eastern Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD."Terra Maria Neighborhood
"A group for the residents, used to disseminate information of common interest such as neighborhood events and happenings, neighborhood concerns, and important news."
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Parent Teacher Associations, School and Educational Groups:Association of Student Councils -- Howard County
"Seeks to serve as an accumulation of all Student Government Associations in the County, and to represent those student governments to the Board of Education and the community."Atholton Elementary School PTA
"E-mail group list for the Atholton Elementary School PTA, staff, and community."Charter School Network
"Enables interested Marylanders to share information about charter schools."Columbia Homeschool Community
"Inclusive and diverse homeschool community welcoming homeschoolers from throughout the Baltimore/Washington area."Elkridge Elementry School Band
"Under the direction of Steven Wampler -- consists of 5th and 6th grade students, located in Elkridge, Maryland."Gifted and Talented Parent Advisory Group -- Howard County Public School System
"This group is a mailing list of parents and others interested in receiving news and announcements concerning the Gifted and Talented program in the Howard County (Maryland) Public School System."Glenelg High School Registry
"A communication tool for sharing information and discussing issues relating to Glenelg High School."High School Views -- Howard County, Maryland
"Anyone who has an interest in commenting on teenagers and their activities, their interests, their viewpoints is welcome to post."HoCo-Gifted-LD-ADHD
"E-mail Group for people interested in the Gifted Different Learners Association (GDLA). Provides information and support for the parents and teachers of gifted children with learning disabilities."Howard County Home Educators
"Enable homeschooling families in our geographic region to find each other for the purpose of support, information, cooperative learning experiences, homeschooling advocacy, and friendship."Howard County Public Education
"An electronic forum for the discussion of news, events and concerns by students, parents and educators in Howard County Public Schools."Howard County Special Education
"Discussion of Special Education issues -- forum for all parents, teachers, and advocates of special education in Howard County."Jeffers Hill Elementary School PTA
"Newsgroup to distribute information about activites and events of interest to children, parents, administrators, and friends of Jeffers Hill Elementary School."Marriotts Ridge High School Boosters Club
"The Boosters Club is organized for the purpose of promoting public interest in, and providing financing and other support for, the extra-curricular activities of Marriotts Ridge High School, Howard County, Maryland."Public Education -- Howard County
"Electronic forum for the discussion of news, events and concerns by students, parents and educators in Howard County Public School System."River Hill E-Mail Register
"An open public forum for the students, parents, and educators of River Hill High School in Clarksville, Maryland."Rockburn Elementary School PTA
"E-mail group for the Rockburn Elementary School community in Howard County."
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Parenting:Columbia Area Moms Group
"The Columbia Area Moms Group is for those moms but not limited to SAHM, WAHM and Working Moms in the Columbia Maryland area. We get together weekly for playgroups with the kids, scrapbooking, MOM's nights out and really anything that is fun with or sometimes without our kids."Columbia New Moms
"This group was established in June 2007 and has a core group of active members along with several additional members. We are a fun and supportive group of women with so much to offer others!"Howard County Dads
"For dads in and around Howard County Maryland who stay at home to care for the children."More Than Moms
"A network of moms in Howard County, Maryland, and local surrounding areas. We share tips, advice, support, etc. with each other. Working, non-working, and 'to-be' moms (and dads) are welcome."
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Pets and Animals:Safe Haven Farm
"Safe Haven Farm provides English riding instruction for all ages by its owner, Tina Snyder. We are proud to utilize horses that have been rescued from terribly abusive and neglectful situations and give them new, purposeful lives under loving, devoted care."
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Political Organizations, Issues, and Campaigns:Columbia Democratic Club Discussion
"Do you want to discuss national, Maryland or Howard County politics, public policy, the Democratic party, or any other issue concerning the Columbia Democratic Club? Then this is the group for you."Democratic Central Committee of Howard County, Maryland
Green Party, Howard County, Maryland
"The Officially Recognized Local Green Party in Howard County Maryland."Howard County DFA (Democracy for America)
"Organization established by Howard Dean for grass-roots activism."Howard County Green Party
"Mailing list for the Howard County, Maryland Green Party."Howard County Open Forum for Citizens, Elected Leaders, and Public Officials
"An open forum for responsible communication, discussion, and debate about all relevant issues among Citizens, Elected Leaders, and Public Officials in Howard County."Howard County Political Candidates' (and Citizens' Too !!) Open Forum for Campaigning and Debate
"Provides provide a non-partisan open forum for political campaigning and debate about all relevant issues among candidates of every party who are currently running for office in Howard County."Restore US.org
"A discussion group focused on positive change through innovative ideas and actions -- open to all who believe the United States' best years can still be in front of her if individuals embrace their civic duty and responsibility."
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Public Safety -- Police, Fire, and Rescue Services:Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department
"An e-mail list for the Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department, Ellicott City, MD."
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Scouting, Venturing, and Exploring:Cub Scout Pack 373
"This is the E-Mail Group for Pack 373 of Columbia, MD."Cub Scout Pack 702 -- Columbia, MD
"Cub Scout Pack 702 in Columbia, MD. Chartered by and meeting at Mount Zion United Methodist Church."Cub Scout Pack 678 -- Phelp's Luck Elementary School, Columbia, Maryland.
"Cub Scout Pack 678 - Baltimore Area Council, National Pike District, Phelp's Luck Elementary School, Columbia, Maryland."Cub Scout Pack 827 -- Lisbon, Maryland
"Cub Scout Pack 827 -- Lisbon, Maryland."Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (GSCM), Service Unit 53
"Works with girls and adults in the Atholton, Clarksville, Clemens Crossing, Fulton, Pointers Run and Triadelphia Ridge areas."Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Troop 1777
"For the girls of GSCM Troop 1777, Columbia, Maryland, and their families."Troop 4906 -- Junior Girl Scouts
"The purpose of this group is to improve the quality and ease of access to information about the Troop with an underlying objective to reduce the amount of email hitting your inbox!"
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Self-Reliant Sustainable Lifestyle Practices:Howard County Forum on Self-Reliant Sustainable Lifestyles
"A forum for Howard County residents interested in all aspects of developing, testing, evaluating, and encouraging the adoption of self-reliant sustainable lifestyle practices by families, neighborhoods, and communities."
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Senior Citizens:Howard County Senior Citizens' Forum
"A forum to facilitate communication and the exchange of ideas and opinions among Senior Citizens -- as well as organizations and activities that serve Senior Citizens -- in Howard County."
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Singles and Social Groups:Columbia Maryland Singles Over 21
"This Group was created to serve Columbia Maryland Singles. It is open to anyone over 21 who wants to meet others in a similar situation."
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Sports, Athletics, and Outdoor Adventure:Adult Soccer -- Howard County
"Advocacy of Adult Soccer in Howard County. Disseminates information about events, hearings, and decisions of interest to and impacting Adult Soccer players in the county."Central Maryland YMCA Masters Swim Team
"Team practice groups at Howard County and Catonsville YMCAs. Swimmers 19 years or older are welcome to practice and compete."Clemens Crossing Cyclones
"Clemens Crossing Cyclones Summer Swim Team of Columbia, MD."Columbia Figure Skating Club
"E-Mail distribution group for the Columbia Figure Skating Club."Friends of BAHC -- "Bicycling Advocates of Howard County"
"Friends of BAHC members support the initiatives of the Bicycling Advocates of Howard County, and bicycle in Howard County."Howard County Cyclists
"For all cyclists in Howard County Maryland and surrounding areas. Posts are limited to announcements of bikerides, ride summaries and official announcements."IronChix
"Collection of women who are training for triathlons, specifically the Iron Girl in Columbia, MD. Our significant others are welcome to join us and we'll even wait up for them!"Oakland Mills High School Baseball
"Oakland Mills High School, Columbia, Maryland -- Varsity and JV Baseball Teams. (Unofficial Site)"Old Scouts
"Scouting lore and activities for adults."Run Howard Run
"Running group based in Howard County. We run at varied locations and at different times of the week, for health, fun, and camaraderie."Slayton Fencing Club
"The Slayton Fencing Club is located in the Wilde Lake Community Center in Columbia, Maryland. It has been an organization; teaching fencing, since Fall of 1999."Smashin' Gals (Tennis)
"This is a group of women who like to play tennis in the Howard County area of Maryland. It can be used to find a sub for your blocktime or if you're just looking for someone to play with."Sports, Athletics, and Outdoor Adventure Network -- Howard County
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations engaged in all types of sports, athletics, and outdoor adventure activities."Striders -- Howard County
"Largest running club in Central Maryland. Discussion of topics related to or of general interest to members of the club."Tigerfish Swimming
"This is an e-group of Taylor Village Summer Swim Team Members."Washington Kendo Club
E-mail group for practice updates and general information on the Washington Kendo Club in Columbia, MD."YMCA Swimming -- Howard County
"Age group swim team based out of Howard County YMCA, Ellicott City."
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Adjacent Areas -- Selected Groups:
1. Greater Baltimore Metropolitan AreaGreater Baltimore Metro Area Civic Action Network
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations engaged in non-profit community service and development activities."Greater Baltimore Metro Area Emergency Preparedness Network
"Discussion and exchange of information about family, neighborhood, and community emergency preparedness and response."Greater Baltimore Metro Area Outdoor Adventure Network
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations engaged in all types of outdoor adventure activities."Greater Baltimore Metro Area Telecommuting Network
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations interested in encouraging -- and/or engaged in -- telecommuting."
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2. State of MarylandMaryland Civic Action Network
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations engaged in non-profit community service and development activities throughout the State."Western Maryland Community and Economic Development Network
"Assist and support constructive community and economic development of all types in the rural and urban areas of western Maryland."
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3. Washington, D.C., and National Capital Metropolitan AreaNational Capital Metro Area Civic Action Network
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations engaged in non-profit community service and development activities."National Capital Metro Area Emergency Preparedness Network
"Discussion and exchange of information about family, neighborhood, and community emergency preparedness and response."National Capital Metro Area Outdoor Adventure Network
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations engaged in all types of outdoor adventure activities."National Capital Metro Area Telecommuting Network
"Facilitate communication among people and organizations interested in encouraging -- and/or engaged in -- telecommuting."
As noted above, if you know of additional worthwhile Groups that merit being included, you are cordially invited to post them, and/or recommend them to the Directory Facilitator. Your contributions will be greatly appreciated !!
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