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Rally in support of East Columbia 50+ Center project | PHOTOS
Hundreds of people attended a rally, organized by People Acting Together in Howard County, to support the County Council funding the renovation of the East Columbia 50+ Center on Friday, April 30, 2021.
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
The 50+ Center currently occupies 3 rooms in theHCLS East Columbia Library. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
The 50+ Center currently occupies 3 rooms in theHCLS East Columbia Library. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
"Jessie's Soul Line Dancers, kicked off the rally with a dance. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Rev. John West, St. John Baptist Church, welcomes the 250 people to the rally. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Many supporters brought shovels to the rally, representing a "shovel-ready funded onstruction project." It was announced that 250 people participated in the Rally, socially distanced in the seats and in their cars. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Rev. John West, St. John Baptist Church, welcomes the 250 people to the rally. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Rev. Paige Getty Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia spoke in support of the new 50+ Center. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
It was announced that 250 people participated in the Rally, socially distanced in the seats and in their cars. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Betty Lew is a frequent visitor to the 50+ Center and spoke of its importance to have a proper center for seniors. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Former Howard county executive, Liz Bobo speaks in support of the expansion / renovation project. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary speaks in support of the project. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Council member Christiana Mercer Rigby waits to address the rally in support of the project. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Council member Opel Jones spaks in support of the project. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)
PATH Rally in Support of 50+ Center Project
The 50+ Center currently occupies 3 rooms in theHCLS East Columbia Library. Rally put on by People Acting Together in Howard (P.A.T.H.) to support the county council funding the construction of the new 50+ center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)