Good Morning, Columbia! Things to Know, 7/14

The Weather

From the National Weather Service

“Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind between 8 and 10 miles per hour.”

Events Not to Miss

- 5 to 8 p.m. at .

Third annual Girls Night Out held in the Mall's Centre Court. Shoppers who make a $10 donation to Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake will have access to a special VIP area. Sample treats from eateries, register to win unique prizes from retailers and view current fashions on our models. Registered shoppers will have access to exclusive retailers offers.

6 to 7 p.m., starting at the , 10277 Wincopin Circle.

The Columbia Archives will sponsor a new walking tour of Town Center. Interested participants will meet at the Columbia Archives and join Archives Director Barbara Kellner for a stroll around Town Center, where even the bricks have a story. The tour will explore the art, architecture and people who have left their mark on Columbia. The tour is free; however, reservations are encouraged. To make a reservation or to find out more information, please contact Columbia.Archives@ColumbiaAssociation.com or 410-715-3103. Columbia Archives is located on the ground floor of the American City Building at 10227 Wincopin Circle in Columbia.

Question of the Day

Were you there when land was being mysteriously bought in Howard County? What did you think? Our historical snapshot of Columbia’s past can be found in Wednesday’s Dream City post: The ‘Veil of Secrecy’ Behind Columbia’s Beginnings

Featured Reader Comment

“Well that's good, wouldn't want a cat with drug problems.” Facebook reader Steve Stolte, in response to a story about a cat rescued during a drug raid who had retained her “gentle spirit.”

About the Accompanying Photo

That would be Mary Jane, the cat rescued in the drug raid. She is up for adoption at the Small Miracles Cat Rescue in Ellicott City.

Headlines: What you May have Missed 7/13

Dream City: The ‘Veil of Secrecy’ Behind Columbia’s Beginnings

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