Five Things to Know About Columbia, 8/30

1) The Weather

Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind between 3 and 6 mph. – From the National Weather Service

2) Event Not To Miss This Weekend

The Columbia Association’s (CA) 11th annual and Town Center walking tour will be held on Saturday, September 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.

Rain forced cancellation of the event originally scheduled for May 14.

3) Question of the Day

Are you ready for the first day of school? Are you? Are you? We’re asking readers across Columbia to submit photos of their children on their first day today. County Council Chairman Calvin Ball has already promised to participate! Email your photo to me at lisa.rossi@patch.com We will publish the photos throughout the day on the site.

4) Featured Reader Comment

“If the power had not been restored, this morning many kids would have been faced with no showers, dressing by flashlight in the early morning darkness, limited breakfast, etc, all after a restless night with no a/c. Minor inconveniences, perhaps, but only to those looking forward to "kid-free time" in a well lit air-conditioned house.” -  Reader about the first day of school being canceled in Howard County. We also had a story with more parent reactions here.

5) Headlines You May Have Missed 8/29

Howard County Police Offer Post-Storm Driving Tips

Bomb Scare at George Howard Building