Good Morning, Columbia! Things to Know, 8/3

The Weather

From the National Weather Service

“A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind at 7 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

Events Not to Miss Today

Get a blanket, lawn chair, bring the family, have a picnic, and enjoy the sounds of 70's and 80's Yacht Rock.  Sponsored by Howard County Parks & Recreation. Centennial Park South, 10000 State Route 108, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free.

The Columbia Jazz Band, an ensemble of Columbia Bands, Inc., is pleased to take part in the Columbia Association’s Lakefront Summer Festival. Please join Director Pete BarenBregge, vocalists Jill Sandler and Matt Williams and the rest of the CJB for an extended set of your favorite jazz charts on Lake Kittamqundi, 10275 Wincopin Circle,  8 to 10 p.m. Free

Question of the Day

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Featured Reader Comment

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