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Columbia Weekend: Hops And Harvest Festival, BikeAbout
Candidates forum, community yard sales, Out of the Darkness Walk, Weekend in the Country and more events are on tap in Columbia.

COLUMBIA, MD — There is no shortage of things to do this weekend in Columbia, from the Phelps Luck and Hickory Ridge yard sales to the Hops and Harvest Festival. Hockey Day at the Columbia Ice Rink, a murder mystery dinner and more are in store.
See what's on our calendar; and if we missed anything, please share your event and add it in the comments.
Fall Geocaching at Robinson
Thursday, September 27 at 2:30 pm

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Discover a whole new way to navigate in nature! Explore the grounds of the Robinson Nature Center during a fall afternoon and navigate through the woods using GPS technology. Enjoy a brief presentation on the history behind GPS technology and how it works. Then, learn how to use a handheld GPS unit to navigate along the Center's trails as you search for hidden caches. Trails include both paved pathways and unpaved paths. Click here for more.
LWVHC Candidates' Forum-September 27
Thursday, September 27 at 6:00 pm

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The League of Women Voters of Howard County invites you to join us for our General Election Candidates Forums.
State Senate and Delegates:
September 27, 2018, Thursday: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at Banneker Room, George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, 21043
The National w/ Cat Power & Phoebe Bridgers
Friday, September 28 at 5:30 pm

Four years have passed since the release of Trouble Will Find Me, and to the outside world it might have seemed like the members of the National spent that long interim working on everything but new National songs. But in September 2014, two months before the band headlined the 20,000-seat O2 Arena in London, Aaron passed along the first set of musical sketches to Matt. We really didnt take much of a break, says Matt.
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, September 29 at 8:00 am

Visit the village of Hickory Ridge on Saturday, September 29th to find bargains throughout the neighborhood! Yard Sales will be held 8am-12pm at various locations. Look for the Red Ribbons on the street signs, and click here for an interactive map!
For more info, visit www.hickoryridgevillage.org
Phelps Luck Elementary Community Yard Sale
Saturday at 8:00 am
From 8 a.m. to noon, check out gently used treasures your neighbors are selling.
Columbia BikeAbout
Saturday, September 29 at 9:30 am
The free, fun and informative tour presents Columbia’s history and showcases the connectivity of its pathway system. The Columbia BikeAbout will begin at 9:30am, with riders able to start up until 10am. They are expected to complete the ride by 1pm.
Take Your Child Birding at Robinson Nature Center
GEBA's Fall Shred Fest at Broken Land Park & Ride
Watershed Palooza at Claret Hall in in Clarksville
Murder Mystery Dinner at Doubletree by Hilton Columbia
Dreaming of Double Reeds at Owen Brown Interfaith Center
Try It Out Comedy Showcase at Root Studio
Hockey Day in Columbia at Columbia Ice Rink
Howard County Out of the Darkness Walk at Lake Elkhorn
Hungry Caterpillar Tea Party at Robinson Nature Center
FEATURED EVENT:
The Hops & Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 29 at 12:00 pm

75+ Maryland Beers, Wines & Spirits
Unlimited tastings & souvenir cup
25+ Maryland Artisans & Vendors
Live Entertainment
Fresh Local Food
Games & More
Sunday, Sept. 30
WPOC SUNDAY IN THE COUNTRY
Doors: 1 p.m.; show: 2 p.m. Click here for more..
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