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Good Morning, Columbia! Things to Know 8/9

Delve into Columbia's past… on Facebook.

The Weather

From the National Weather Service

“Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind between 5 and 13 mph.”

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Event Not to Miss

The Howard County Fair is still going on in West Friendship, MD. Thinking about going? Look at our to see the sights, and cruise through our guide of the this year.  The fair runs until Sat. Aug. 13.

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Put This on Your Calendar

The 11th annual BikeAbout and Town Center Walking Tour will be held Saturday Sept. 3 at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.  Participants in the BikeAbout may begin the ride anytime between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. The Town Center walking tour will begin at 10:30 a.m.

This year’s BikeAbout route will take riders through Columbia, highlighting the history and traversing some of the most picturesque pathways. Walkers will explore a historic cemetery and outdoor sculpture; as well as take in the art and architecture in Town Center.

The event was originally .

From the Howard County Blogs

, author of HocoRising.com, posted Monday about a nifty new Facebook site, “You know you grew up in Columbia Md when..” The group has nearly 3,000 members, which talk about bullies, the original tenants in the mall, and a supposed petting zoo that was once at .

Headlines You May Have Missed 8/8

Photos: Bunnies, Pies and More at the Howard County Fair

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