Events

SOLD OUT – THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS EVENT!

Saturday, September 26, 9 am-Noon (or while supplies last)

Long Reach Community Association and Long Reach CARES are giving away a limited number of free native plants to members of Long Reach Village! Upon registration, you will be able to select your preferred species from 8 different options: Black Huckleberry, American Beautyberry, Berry Poppins Winterberry, Eastern Redbud, Carolina Allspice, Hardy Fig, Flowering Dogwood, and Red Chokeberry.

Please note: Berry Poppins Winterberry also comes with a Mr. Poppins Winterberry, so you will get 2 plants (male & female) to produce berries. Please consider any space limitations you may have before selecting this variety.

Pick-up will be at the Stonehouse lower-level parking lot (6110 Foreland Garth) on September 26, 2026, between 9 am and noon. No exceptions – all plants must be picked up on this date during those hours.

Each Long Reach household is limited to one plant/tree. You must bring photo ID at pick-up to verify Long Reach residency.

Registration is now closed.

Long Reach CARES hosts “Trashy Hours” (trash clean-up days) several times yearly. Residents may volunteer to pick up trash in selected areas in Long Reach Village. It’s a great way to support your community and keep the environment safe and clean. All supplies are provided.

Trashy Hour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please contact cares@longreach.org for updates or questions.

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10-11:30 am – Meet at Long Reach Village Center courtyard near the Doodlehatch (8775 Cloudleap Court)

Sunday, Nov. 22 at 9 am – Meet at Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center (6031 Tamar Drive)

We look forward to seeing volunteers at CARES events this spring and will keep the community updated on any upcoming activities. Feel free to contact the CARES committee at cares@longreach.org.

Sunday, September 27 at 8 am

Meet at Kendall Ridge Pool Parking Lot
Join Long Reach CARES (Community Action and Resources for Environmental Stewardship) as we go birding around the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge to see what birds are traveling through our area during their fall migration.

All ages are welcome. The walk will last approximately an hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars, if you have them. We will meet at the Kendall Ridge Pool (8245 Tamar Drive) parking lot and walk on foot through the Columbia paths from there.

FREE! Register at LRCA.eventbrite.com

PLEASE NOTE: No rain date

Available May 15 through September 30

Block parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors and enjoy summertime! 

How do they work?

• Download your copy of the block party packet HERE
• Fill out the guest list with names and addresses
• Send out invitations (we will copy them at Stonehouse for free! )
• Record RSVP responses on the guest list
• Return your completed guest list with a copy of your invitation to Stonehouse the week before your party, and pick up your $100 grocery store gift card.

Call Stonehouse at 410-730-8113 to make an appointment to submit your block party information. No walk-ins please, as we want to make sure someone is available to assist you.

Kits are limited, so don’t wait! First come, first served. Questions? Email lrcaevents@longreach.org

We meet you where you are! Experience Yoga in a safe & supportive environment.

Six-week sessions. Choose one class or a flexible punch card to use for multiple sessions. Try the first class FREE!

CLASS FOCUS:

Questions? Email us at info@longreach.org.

Wednesday, October 28th at 10 am

Join the Columbia Association (CA) Sustainability Team and other neighbors to help plant native trees and remove non-native invasive plants from the Waiting Spring pond area in the Jeffers Hill Neighborhood of Long Reach.

All equipment will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and a hat.

All are welcome to participate. Meet at the Jeffers Hill Pool parking area (6031 Tamar Drive, Columbia) at 10 am. For more details and to register for the event, visit columbiaassociation.org/communitytreeplanting

Questions? Email: Sustainability@columbiaassociation.org