🌱 Shooting Near Dollar General Store + Lyrids Meteor Shower + Dance

Good morning, Columbus. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Sunny and nice. High: 81 Low: 48.
• Wednesday: Sunshine and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Columbus:

1. Columbus police are investigating a shooting that occurred at or near the 2200 block of George Street on Apr. 17. One man was injured during the incident and found at the Buena Vista Dollar General store. No further information has been released as of Apr. 17. (WRBL)
2. The Annual Lyrids meteor shower's estimated peak is this weekend! From Friday, Apr. 21, through Sunday, Apr. 23, observers will be able to see about 10-15 meteors per hour and it is possible to see an "outburst," of up to 100 per hour. Those who would like to observe the meteor shower should find a dark place away from Columbus city lights. (WRBL)
3. The 10th annual Mother Son Dance in Columbus will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 6-8 p.m. Mothers or mother-like figures and sons will dance and dress up for this year’s theme, “The Masquerade,” at The Party Place in Columbus. (WTVM 9)

Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Tuesday, April 18

• Youth Orchestra Of Greater Columbus Spring Concert At RiverCenter For The Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

Wednesday, April 19

• Latin Dance Classes Columbus At Art Of Yoga (6:00 PM)
• Free Wine: Painting Glamorous Stiletto At Painting With A Twist, Columbus (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On May 4, the National Infantry Museum will host a Holocaust survivor’s son and
  a liberator’s daughter for a night of “Corresponding Angles.” Both Dr. Reuben Sloan, the son of Holocaust survivor Itzik Slodowski, and Gail Cohn, the daughter of World War II U.S. Soldier Judge Aaron Cohn, will share their fathers' stories and the connection forged between the families. (WRBL)
• Businesses in the Columbus area are looking to fill part-time and full-time openings on their staff. Check out the latest job opportunities in your area including bilingual Spanish administrative assistant, life insurance agent (remote), and combat vehicle mechanic. (Columbus Patch)
• Interested in the local housing market in your area? Check out the latest sampling of homes for sale in the Columbus area, including a three-bedroom on Hood Street for $115,000. (Columbus Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all soon for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!