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Thank you members for making and donating Beads of Courage boxes in 2025

HCWG Posted on Jan 2nd 2026 by GTorrey WebmasterJan 2nd 2026

I’d like to acknowledge all of the guild members who so generously donated their time and skills to create handcrafted boxes for the Beads of Courage Program.   Thanks to the following members for donating Beads of Courage boxes in … Continue reading →

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HoCo Fair August 2-9, 2025

HCWG Posted on Jun 11th 2025 by MMeehan WebmasterJun 11th 2025

The Howard County Fair is on this year from August 2nd through the 9th.   Submit project entries onsite from July 23rd to the 25th, limited hours.   Be sure to check our HoCo Fair homepage for more information Ron … Continue reading →

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2024 Beads of Courage Delivered to UMD Children’s Hospital

HCWG Posted on Nov 20th 2024 by GTorrey WebmasterNov 20th 2024

Today I delivered 19 handcrafted Beads of Courage (BoC) boxes to the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital in Baltimore.  The Child Life coordinator was happy to receive them for the children who are there to receive cardiac treatments, but who … Continue reading →

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HoCo Fair August 3-10, 2024

HCWG Posted on Jun 18th 2024 by GTorrey WebmasterJun 18th 2024

The Howard County Fair is on this year from August 3rd to the 10th.   Submit project entries onsite from July 24th to the 26th, limited hours.   Be sure to check our HoCo Fair homepage for more information Ron … Continue reading →

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Help Wanted: HoCo Conservancy – Needs Preschool Sitting Bench

HCWG Posted on Jul 7th 2023 by GTorrey WebmasterJul 7th 2023

Guild Members, I am reaching out to see if any woodworkers would be interested in a new project for the Conservancy. We opened a nature preschool in 2021, and our 3-5 year olds are in need of a child’s size … Continue reading →

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Patient Grateful For The Thoughtful Gift

HCWG Posted on Jun 22nd 2023 by Richard ElleryJun 22nd 2023

This patient opted not to be in the photo but gave me permission to share their collection from their most recent admission. Pictures are the beads earned representing the patient’s courage through a number of tough treatment factors. The beads … Continue reading →

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HoCo Fair 2022 Woodworking Entries Due This Week

HCWG Posted on Jul 26th 2022 by GTorrey WebmasterJul 26th 2022

Entries to the woodworking department at the Howard County Fair are due this week! Entries are accepted at the Home Arts building at the fairgrounds on Wednesday July 27, 5pm to 8pm, Thursday July 28, 5pm to 8pm, and Friday … Continue reading →

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HoCo Fair August 2022 – Woodworking Entry Rules

HCWG Posted on Jun 1st 2022 by GTorrey WebmasterJun 1st 2022

We have the Howard County Fair Woodworking Rules. Click the link below to view/download the PDF. Scroll to page 38, Section Z. HoCo Fair 2022 Home Arts Department Catalog – Final Entries are due: July 27th, Wednesday, 5pm – 8pm … Continue reading →

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Ellery Beads of Courage (BoC) Craftsman Style Box

HCWG Posted on Mar 16th 2022 by Richard ElleryMar 16th 2022

Here are photos of the Craftsman style box we made during the February 2022 Beads of Courage Box Making Session last month.

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Support Ellicott City with Wine Rack Raffle

HCWG Posted on Oct 17th 2021 by George AdamsOct 17th 2021

Wine Rack Raffle $10 / ticket | Drawing January 22, 2022 Proceeds benefits EC250 Inc. in support of Ellicott City’s 250th Anniversary Celebration in 2022 This beautiful, handcrafted wine cabinet features 16 original PO box doors from the former Ellicott … Continue reading →

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