The Bridge Program Inc. is a registered non-profit organizat

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The Bridge Program Inc. is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with opportunities that inspire and empower them to reach their full potential. By offering a variety of extracurricular and educational programs, the organization works to bridge the gap for young people in the community. Their mission focuses on fostering growth across physical, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions to help children thrive. The organization offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes STEM education, personalized academic tutoring, martial arts training, and lifelong health and fitness activities. These programs are designed to build essential character qualities, such as discipline, self-confidence, and respect, while preparing students to navigate the technology shaping their future. By providing these services free or at a reduced cost, the program actively works to remove financial barriers to access. Families can expect a nurturing and supportive environment where children are encouraged to succeed academically and lead active, healthy lives. As a community-focused non-profit, The Bridge Program Inc. relies on the support of donors and volunteers to maintain high-quality instruction and expand their reach to more youth.

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Bringing Trusted Care Back To The Former Pet+ER Location

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Urgent Care Returns to Former Pet+ER Location: VivaVets Animal Hospital Now Open Bridging the gap between your family vet and the ER with Sunday hours, same day appointments available, and transparent pricing for Columbia pets. VivaVets Animal Hospital has officially launched in the iconic facility, but with a new mission. Founded by Dr. Kanwal Sharma, VivaVets is an independent, veterinarian-owned practice specializing in Veterinary Urgent Care and Lifestyle Medicine. The "Middle Ground" Your Pet Needs Most pet owners know the frustration of a Friday night ear infection or a Sunday morning paw injury. Your regular vet is closed, but the 24/7 Emergency Room warns of a six-hour wait and a four-figure bill. VivaVets was built to solve this exact problem. By focusing on "urgent but stable" cases—such as minor wounds, toxins, vomiting, and infections—VivaVets offers a faster, more affordable alternative to the traditional ER. What to Expect: • Sunday Availability: Open 10 AM – 8 PM (Closed Wed/Sat) • Same Day Appointments: No long wait hours for urgent care needs. • ER Technology, Local Feel: Advanced in-house diagnostics, state of the art digital X-rays, and ultrasound paired with a warm, independent clinic atmosphere. • Specialty Care: The hospital hosts in-person cardiology clinics every other Friday, eliminating the need for long-distance specialty travel for Howard County residents. • Lifestyle and Lifestage Medicine &amp; Beyond: In addition to urgent care, VivaVets offers life-stage plans to keep your pets healthy from puppyhood through their senior years. "We aren't just a clinic in a building; we are a part of this neighborhood," says Dr. Sharma. "We wanted to bring trusted, timely care back to this location so that pet parents never have to choose between their schedule and their pet's health." Visit VivaVets Today! VivaVets is now accepting new patients. Whether you need a wellness checkup or immediate care for a sick pet, the team is ready to help.

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Beyond Basics homeschool tutorial embeds foundational academic skills learning into play and art-integrated activities for students who know how to blend CVC words and are working on addition and subtraction.Our well-known homeschool tutorial provides an original curriculum that is customized to each group of enrolled students each semester. We first get to know you and your student(s) and then work to find the what and how that works best for this collection of human beings. Our strategies are highly interactive, play-based, art-integrated and often project-based. We craft an experience based on your student without leaving your student to drive instruction on their own. Each 3-hour session weaves a combination of skills across academic subjects (including "specials") into activities. We send home work samples and walk parents through what we did, encouraging you to take pictures, ask questions, and make requests. Rather than organizing based on age, we organize based on minimum skills and then provide open-ended activities that allow each student to engage on the level they are working at. Tutorial is offered twice per week. Join us for either day or both. You will get a different experience on each day.
Beyond Basics
For students who are ready to build on their basic skills.&nbsp;
Minimum Skills:&nbsp;
* Can decode 3-letter words&nbsp;
* Can write 3-letter words and use creative spelling to sound out longer, more complex words&nbsp;
* Can add and subtract to 10
This series of in-person classes will include: English Mechanics, Social Studies, Art, Science, Math, Creative Writing and more. All of the classes use games, small group work, movement, and/or hands-on activities. Teacher team will be lead by Meredith Kaunitz with instruction by a variety of teachers according to area of expertise.
Recommended for Ages: 5 – 8 yrs&nbsp;
<h4>Mondays &amp;/ OR Wednesdays</h4>
<h4>Sep 14, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026</h4>
<h4>10:00am - 1:00pm EDT</h4>
<h4>Location: 9811 Mallard Dr, Laurel, MD 20708 (Right at the interchange of routes 197 &amp; 295)</h4>
&nbsp;Capacity:&nbsp;9 students&nbsp;Enroll now at: <a href="https://www.artplaylearn.com/tutorials" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.artplaylearn.com/tutorials</a>

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