Five Things To Know About Columbia, 9/9

1) The Weather

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind at 6 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. – From the National Weather Service

2) Question of the Day

Who is the Columbia Bike Guy? Seriously, I’m trying to find him to do an interview to find out. There is a Facebook group with more than 4,500 members that profess to be his fan. I've seen him around, and it's true--he is always smiling.

3) Event Not To Miss – Meet the Artist

Meet Columbia photographer John Stier at The Artists’ Gallery Saturday during a reception from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. His photographic exhibit on Peru includes photos of the locals and the scenery. We’ll have a story on him later this afternoon.

4) Featured Reader Comment

“Columbia is the best place to....1. lean how to swim, 2. paddle a boat, 3. float, 4. doggie paddle, and 5. Fish” – from Lisa Ferraro, on the Columbia Patch Facebook page Wednesday after a very, very rainy day.

5) Headlines You May Have Missed, 9/8

Traffic and Delays expected in Columbia Saturday for Virgin Mobile Freefest