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The September 11th Remembrance Ceremony will take place in the courtyard outside the George Howard Building in tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001 with a remembrance wreath laying and flag raising ceremony starting at 8:46am.

Also, this week is the Columbia Film Festival which started on the 8th but runs until the 14th. You can go to in-person screenings or enjoy it all online too. Did you know we had film festivals here?

In this week’s Fulton Flyer:

• Merriweather is hosting a teens carnival for back to school!

• You have a craving for some popcorn. _Inception.

• Midnight mini-golf?

Here we go!

— Jim Wang

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Our son Alex is a freshman at Reservoir and in the choir. As a loving and very kind father, now I must awkwardly ask you if you’d like to buy some popcorn.

Fortunately we’ve bought Double Good popcorn before (from other loving and very kind fathers and mothers) and can say it’s pretty good. I don’t know about Holla-Peño, but several of the others are good.

If you aren’t on the hook for popcorn or another school fundraiser and wouldn’t mind supporting this one, we’d love it if you bought some through us. 😃

You have until Friday 4PM to get your order in.

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Latest News

HCPSS Bus Drivers May Strike? 🚌

Did you know that Howard County bus drivers have been in negotiations with Zum on a contract? I had no idea. And as of week ago, there was the potential for a strike but appears to have been pushed off for now as they go back to the bargaining table.

MD Teacher of the Year Finalists 🎺

Seven teachers were named finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year and included is one from Hammond Middle School. Natalie Pretzello is the band director and co-director of the Middle School Gifted & Talented Symphonic Band.

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That’s Alex. He doesn’t know I’m sending this to 2,000+ people in the area.

But he needs some kind and generous folks to buy popcorn to help Reservoir Music. The popcorn is good too!

So… you know I had to ask again - wanna buy some popcorn??? 😃

(You have until Friday 4PM to get your order in.)

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Local Business

Great Harvest Bread Under New Management 🍞

Last week, Great Harvest Bread Company in Columbia announced that they were under new management, Seth and Mike took over what was our staple white bread for BLTs! (the Facebook post was from last Thursday so the BOGO offer mentioned has since expired)

Nearby Events

Today 9/11

• Trivia Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Thursday starting at 6:30pm with Dan Master Quiz. Prizes to the top three teams of 1-6 people.

• U.S. Naval Academy Band Chamber Ensemble @ St. John’s Episcopal Church - Enjoy an afternoon (4pm to 6pm) of chamber music featuring the Wind Trio and the Clarinet Quartet from the United States Naval Academy Band from Annapolis, Maryland. Free!

• World Languages Cafe - Miller Branch Library starting at 6pm, brush up on your language skills with fellow community members. Languages available include American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, French, Japanese, Spanish and more.

• Columbia Mall Family Fun Day - 10am to 11am at the Center Court, it’s storytime and sing-along with Miss Julie.

• Charm City Run Run Club @ Black Flag - Every Thursday, meet at Charm City Run at 5:30pm for a 2-3 mile run and walk then enjoy $5 pours at Black Flag afterwards.

• Merriweather District Farmers Market - Head to Merriweather Row Plaza from 3pm to 7pm.

Friday 9/12

• Purple Friday Fuel Up - 98Rock’s Justin, Scott, & Spiegel will be at Reckless Shepherd starting at 5:30am until 10am. There’s a free breakfast buffet plus the Ravens Cheerleaders, Marching Band, and Poe will all be there.

• Merriweather Teens Back to School Carnival Night - From 5pm to 9pm, Merriweather Post Pavilion has a full blown carnival to celebrate back to school - includes carnival games, prizes, DJ, a henna artists, food and more.

• Midnight Mini-Golf @ Columbia SportsPark - Ages 21+ can enjoy mini-golf this weekend under the lights. Beltway Bistro food truck will be there and this month’s theme is Rock Star.

• Prized Pumpkin Release (+ Pumpkins) @ Manor Hill Farm - Limited release of seasonal favorite Prized Pumpkin beer as well as buy local pumpkins for your carving needs.

• Artist Market @ Burtonsville Crossing - Support local artists with a fun-filled day starting at 1pm. Browse handmade goods, paintings, pottery, jewelry, and more.

• Nite Bite Fishing - Fish at night at Centennial Lake starting at 6pm until 11pm. $5.

Saturday 9/13

• Books & Beers in the Barn @ Manor Hill Farm - Backwater Books returns to the farm from noon until 4pm. Browse books, gifts, stationary and more in the private event barn while enjoying a brew or a seltzer. Good Karma Creamery will be on site too.

• BikeAround Downtown Columbia Black Party - Head to the Merriweather District from 9am to noon for a group ride starting at Color Burst Park.

• Puerto Rico in Savage - Noon until 6pm, celebrate Puerto Rican culture and traditions with live music, cultural demonstrations and community workshops. There will be an artisan market as well as food trucks specializing in Puerto Rican cuisine.

• J.C. Penney Football Tic-Tac-Toe Craft - From 11am to noon, kids can make a fun craft at J.C. Penney that includes an ID badge, lanyard, and a collector’s pin each month. (parents get a 10% off coupon)

• Howard Astronomical League Star Parties - The HAL hosts star parties every month up at Alpha Ridge Park from March through November, the next public one (for non-members) is tonight - September 13th.

• Piney Orchard Street Festival - In Odenton, enjoy the 15th annual street festival from 11am to 6pm. Free admission with lots of vendors, beer & wine, food, ice cream, and a band all day.

• Clarksville Farmer’s Market - This weekend from 9am to 1pm where you can enjoy local duo Deb & Gary performing for the first time and the HoCo Beekeepers Association answering all your questions about our buzzy sweet friends.

• Old Line Country Festival - The Vortex at CAA Park from 1pm to 1pm with a long lineup of performers. Tickets are $35 at the door, children 12 and under free.

• KidSpace Movie Night @ Supreme Sports Club - Kids 4-13 of CA members can enjoy a movie, free activities, pizza, and popcorn from 6pm to 9pm. Unfortunately, CA doesn’t seem to list the movie being shown!

• Fright Reads Book Festival @ HoCo Fairgrounds - This two day event starts Saturday at 11am. Features authors, actors, artists and creators - it’s supposedly Maryland’s Number One Halloween Book Festival!

• Free Guided Tour of B&O Ellicott City Station Museum - We love this free museum, especially the model train room (it’s quite impressive). Tours are free and start at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday 9/14

• Weekend Winddown at Lake Kittamaqundi - Head to the lake at 1am until 12pm for a free concert from Kim Maiden (Jazz).

• Self Defense Workshop @ Black Flag - Every last Sunday of the month, Black Flag hosts a workshop at noon where you learn basic self defense moves, situation awareness tips, and practical techniques for real-world scenarios.

• Ellicott Distilling Co. Distillery Class - Distill your own bottle of vodka or gin and flavor it with their thousands of flavor combinations or bring your own. Get a custom label, do some trivia, win prizes, eat tacos, and sip on bottomless mimosas! Starts at 10am and ends around 12:30pm.

Upcoming

• DC Comedy Club Takeover: Busboys and Poets Columbia 9/17 - Enjoy a pop-up comedy show starting at 7:30.

• Brookside Gardens Fall Twilight Concert Series 9/17 - Every Wednesday in September, Brookside Gardens will have a concert from 6pm to 7:30pm that includes food trucks. On the 17th, The Sidleys will be playing indie rock and soul. Rice Around the World, The Crepe Shop, and Ben & Jerry’s of Rockville will be there.

• Walk to End Alzheimer’s 9/27 - Mark your calendars for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Centennial Park in Ellicott City on the 27th. If you’d like to volunteer or contribute to the cause, you can do so here.

• Free Bingo Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Tuesday at 6pm. You get 6 free bingo cards (and can earn more, ask the bingo caller!) and can win prizes each round like free food and drink and Common Kitchen gift certificates.

(nothing in this section is sponsored, I just think it looks fun)

Weather This Weekend

Friday - 82° | 56° - 🌤️ - 0”
Saturday - 83° | 58° - 🌤️ - 0”
Sunday - 85° | 60° - 🌤️ - 0”

☀️ data from Weather Underground

Local Theatres and Shows

Live Music, Brunches, & Bar Events

Here are all the places (that I’ve found) that have free live music (or more) in the area - if I am missing your favorite venue, please let me know! (bars may have separate covers)

🎶 Music | ❓ Trivia | 🎭 Comedy | 🍳 Brunch | 🎤 Karaoke

Friday 9/12

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Kristen and the Noise - 9pm
🎶 Clarksville Commons - Debonis, Allen & Joseloff - 6pm to 8:30pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Tim’s PIano Show - 7pm to 10pm
🎶 18th & 21st - United Jazz Ensemble - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Gary Sobel - 9pm to 12pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Jennifer Schimpf - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Brandt Dunn - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - Bored Certified - 8pm to 12amm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Brendan Penal - 6pm to 9:30pm
🎶 Little Market Cafe - Tears for Devere - 6pm to 8pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Sky King - 6pm to 9pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Mike Finazzo - 5pm to 8pm
🎶Notch8 Brewery - Michael Major - 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 9/13

🎤 River Hill Grill - Karaoke w. DJ Toro - 9pm to midnight

🎶 Looney’s Pub - 9MileRoots - 9pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Patrick Donovan - 7pm to 10pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Ian Trushiem - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Ashley & Brett - 9pm to 12pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Jason Kearse - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 Sonoma’s - Rock Back Billys Band - 7pm to 9pm
🎶 Little Market Cafe - John DuRant Sr. - 12pm to 2pm
🎶 Little Market Cafe - Coyote Trail - 6pm to 8pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - Crush - 8pm to 12am
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Dan Heely - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Dan Ingham - 6pm to 9:30pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Larry Gershon - 6pm to 9pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Noah Booz - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - The Fire Hazards 4pm to 7pm

Sunday 9/14

🍳 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Stephen Henson - 11am to 2pm
🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch- 11:30am to 2:30pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am to 2pm
🍳 Periodic Table - Jazz Brunch - 11am to 3pm

🎶 18th & 21st - Sidestreet Duo - 5pm to 9pm
🎶 Little Market Cafe - The Soul Magnets - 12pm to 3pm

🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - DT Huber - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Round About - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Jazz Trio - 2pm to 5pm

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