Burst Pipe Shuts Down Bain Center

From HoCoGov:

Howard County’s Bain Center recently received significant water damage due to a broken water pipe. The Center is now closed to the public, and all day and evening activities have been cancelled or relocated. The Center hopes to reopen on February 17.

The new location for the annual Penguin Pace on February 1 will be Harper’s Choice Middle School, 5450 Beaverkill Road in Columbia. The course will remain the same.

The February Arts Showcase on February 19 in honor of Black History Month has been moved to Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row in Columbia.

Center participants may continue to receive the following services by calling these numbers:

Maryland Access Point (MAP) 410-313-5980

Senior Health Insurance Assistance 410-313-7392

Noon time meals may be received at other senior centers. For information about reservations and locations, please call MAP at 410-313-5980.

AARP tax preparation appointments will be held at the Ellicott City Senior Center beginning 2/2/2009. Call 410-313-1400 for appointments.

If you are scheduled to attend an event at The Bain Center and have not been contacted with a new location, call 410-313-7213 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) for information.