Five Things To Know About Columbia 8/12

The Weather

“Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.” - - From the National Weather Service

Event Not to Miss

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia Lakefront, 10221 Wincopin Circle. Free dance instruction with music will be held under the People Tree at Town Center Lakefront. Tatia Zack will give instruction for both beginners and those with experience. After the dance session stay for the movie.

Quote of the Day

 - From Bethany Kennedy, a former roommate of 3-year-old Elijah LaJeuness’s father. Elijah’s death is being investigated as a homicide, and a Patch story showed that the year before the child died, doctors, social workers, police and day care providers investigated several injuries to the child ranging from bruises to his forehead and ears to burns on the tops of his feet

“He loved to dance and loved listening to R & B songs…He was an amazing dancer. He would stick out his little belly and shake it all around… He was the most carefree little 3-year-old I ever met. [But] he always complained when he had to go home.”

Question of the Day

How can you help donate school supplies to needy Howard County children? The information is in this story.

Headlines You May Have Missed, 8/11

Documents Show Burns, Bruises, Neglect Complaints in Year Before Columbia Toddler’s Death

Photo of the Day: A Lemonade Stand Fundraiser Success

Back To School: Donate School Supplies to Kids in Need