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Greetings Columbia! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Columbia's Black Flag Brewing really pour its last pint soon?
  • Plan your visit to Columbia's Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival
  • When Leon Bridges' Happiness Anytime Tour hits Merriweather next summer

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 66, low: 61.
  • Monday: A morning shower; clearing, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Black Flag Brewing Co. faces uncertain future in Columbia (thebanner.com) — Columbia's Black Flag Brewing Co. may close as soon as Nov. 30 unless a buyer or investors step in, putting a decade-old neighborhood staple and local jobs at risk. The owner cites family priorities and a shaky sale, but says the brewery is profitable and is actively seeking new offers to keep operations in Columbia.
   

2. Rhythms of the DMV: Celebrating Hispanic Music, Art, and Creativity (town.news) — Columbia residents can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month close to home at the Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival at The Chrysalis on Oct. 17, featuring music, food, and community activities. The guide also spotlights free and low‑cost dance and cultural events across Silver Spring, Arlington, Glen Echo, and Prince George's County, all aimed at bringing neighbors together through music and art.
   

3. Leon Bridges Announces The Happiness Anytime Tour (antimusic.com) — Leon Bridges is bringing his Happiness Anytime Tour to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia on July 23, giving local fans a chance to hear his new album live. The tour spans North and South America, with tickets going on sale Oct. 16 and a portion of proceeds supporting The Big Good charity in Texas.
   

4. Old Montgomery Road is site of county's fourth community garden (baltimorefishbowl.com) — Howard County has opened a large new community garden in Ellicott City, easing long waitlists for Columbia Gardeners and supplying fresh produce to the Howard County Food Bank in Columbia. With 126 plots, including accessible beds, the site expands gardening opportunities and supports anti-poverty efforts that directly benefit Columbia-area families.
   

5. On the Ground at the Power to the People Festival, a Day of Protest Music and Solidarity (wdctv.news) — A massive protest-music festival just filled Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia with Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, Joan Baez, and more rallying against Donald Trump and Operation Metro Surge. The 10-hour show blended classic protest anthems and new material, drawing activists and fans from across the region and spotlighting Columbia as a key stage for national political culture.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Erickson Senior Living Opens Oxford Hills Sales Center —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • Tickets for "The Outsiders" at the Hippodrome are on sale now —Patrick Evan Read on Patch
  • Ellicott City Artist Mary Jo Tydlacka Featured Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-noon, at Residences at Vantage Point —jean moon Read on Patch
  • This cutie needs a responsible home.
    Found him looks like he was abandoned. Can't keep him since I'm renting and have 2 dogs and 2 cats. Please share or refer me to a shelter or rescue… (Nextdoor Kendall Ridge)
  • Is anyone missing a cat?
    It seems hungry and has a collar with a bell, but no tag. We live in Stevens Forest near Oakland Mills Road. (Nextdoor Stevens Forest)
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for HomeGoods Retail Associate in Columbia. Apply here.
  • Este Lauder posted a job opening for Key Holder Key Holder in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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