Remembering 9/11 Victims + Woman Killed By Truck: Ellicott City

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing in Ellicott City today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Ellicott City:

1. Remembering 9/11 victims from Howard County 20 years later. (Ellicott City Patch)
2. Here are the best kids' pumpkin books to read before visiting HoCo patches. (Ellicott City Patch)
3. Woman hit and killed by Mack truck. (Fox Baltimore)
4. Ellicott City's Main Street soon to be filled with the sound of music. (Baltimore Sun)

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Today in Ellicott City:

• Ellicott City Multi-Neighborhood Yard Sale - 45 houses! (8 a.m.)

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Ellicott City Patch Notebook

• Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services: "Please help us congratulate Josh Hummel, recently promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief!" (Facebook)
• Howard County Recreation and Parks: "Beep beep! The Truck or Treat raffle giveaway is here! Like, comment, share or tag a friend below and each action will act as a ticket in our virtual raffle. Two winners will be selected at random on Tuesday, Sept. 14." (Facebook)
• Howard County Library System: "Join Tanisa and the rest of our team at the 5 Star Showcase on Oct. 2. Check out our art collection and everything else that makes HCLS a Five Star Library! #libraries #freefamilyfun #art" (Instagram)
• Howard County Arts Council: "Discover Howard County's lively visual arts scene during Road to the Arts weekend Sept. 17-19. Participating galleries will host special receptions and exhibits throughout the weekend." (Instagram)
• Howard County Recreation and Parks: "This Sunday, join the Robinson Nature Center for a Sensory-Friendly Sunday! From 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the center opens early to allow visitors with sensory processing differences or on the autism spectrum time to explore exhibits and nature trails." (Facebook)

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• Silent Flag Waving in memory of the 9/11 attack (September 11)
• Mediterranean Food Festival (September 11)
• Registration Now Open: Girls on Fire Mentoring, Enrichment and Leadership Programs (September 13)
• Medicare Education Webinar (September 14)
• [Webinar] Is Solar Right For Me? (September 16)
• Crafts Galore! (September 25)
• Reiki 2 Online Workshop (September 25)
• Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival (September 25)
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• The Barn at Chapel Rd Perry Hall Estate Sale Septe. 11 9 a.m. (Details)
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— Kristin Danley-Greiner

About me: Reporter covering Columbia, Ellicott City, Crofton, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, and Dundalk in Maryland. Veteran journalist who loves to tell others' stories. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Ellicott City Daily? You can contact me at ksdgcommunications@msn.com.