The Arc Hosts Annual Awards Night

The Arc of Howard County will host its Annual Meeting and Celebration of Excellence awards event on Wednesday, May 10, at The Gathering Place in Clarksville. The annual meeting is at 7 p.m. The Celebration of Excellence reception begins at 7:30 p.m., and the awards ceremony will begin at 8 p.m.

Award presentations will be made to individuals and groups that promote The Arc’s mission of achieving full community life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Achievement will be recognized in the areas of employment, schools, professional services, community, public service, and self-advocacy among others.

Refreshments will be served. The Gathering Place is located at 6120 Day Long Lane in Clarksville. Make reservations at arcawards2017.eventbrite.com by May 5. For more information, contact Keyanna Turner, kturner@archoward.org, 410-730-0638, ext. 226.

Since its inception in 1961, The Arc of Howard County has become one of the county’s largest employers, with more than 300 staff members and hundreds of volunteers working to achieve full community life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc provides a range of residential, employment and family support services. For information, contact www.archoward.org.