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Evening spent beneath the stars

Neighbors pitch tents for Great American Backyard Campout

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New CA president stands out in a crowd

At 6-5, Nelson is easy to spot and quick to listen

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Long Reach church mulls expansion possibilities

Moving an option, but congregation likes location

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Information age calls for new skills

HCC offers degree in computer forensics

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news

No charges in reported assault at middle school

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School breakfast, lunch prices to remain the same

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Crime Log: Hickory Ridge sushi restaurant burglarized

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Top 10 endangered sites

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sports

Columbia Neighborhood Swim League Second Week Results

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Bits & Pieces: County players help team win third straight Region I ODP crown

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Central Maryland Diving League Results

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Central Maryland Swim League Second Week Results

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entertainment

Throwing a party!

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This Week at the Movies

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Live 'n' Local Concerts

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Volunteers can get free tickets to Virgin Fest

Posted 6/30/09 by The Columbia Flier

education

Four county schools publications recognized

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Centennial High forms partnership with The Arc

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School supplies collected for backpack program

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Fourteen students among debate tourney finishers

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business

Chipotle restaurant to open in Columbia mall food court

Posted 6/26/09 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times

Holiday Inn Express opens 98-room hotel in Elkridge

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Brief Case 6-25

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Newsmakers 6-25

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community

Falun Gong participants gather in Ellicott City

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Military 7-2

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Volunteers 7-2

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Seniors 7-2

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obituaries

Donald V. Freiert Sr.

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Norma K. Fields

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Selwyn B. Walter

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Mary-Kathryn Abernathy

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    event guide

    This Week's Events

    A sampling of seminars, fundraisers and concerts in Howard County.


    July 4:

    • River Hill parade, 9:15 a.m. Parade route travels along Great Star Drive from Guilford Road to Signal Bell Lane, in Clarksville.

    • Longfellow parade, 10 a.m. Parade begins at Longfellow Elementary School on Hesperus Drive and ends at Eliots Oak Road. Community softball game will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Cedar Lane Park, in Columbia.

    • Fourth of July celebration and fireworks, events and live music begin at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Lake Kittamaqundi, in Columbia. For more information, go to www.howardcountymd.gov or call the Department of Recreation and Parks at 410-313-1671.

    July 9: Smart Start to Business Success, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Topics include selecting the appropriate legal business entity, financial records, getting start-up money, insurance options and Howard County's business resources. Registration fee, $55, pre-registration required. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia. 410-313-6550 or www.hceda.org/cbtd/busEvents.aspx.

    July 10: Traveling Bands Concert, 7 p.m. Jay D. Henley & The Stone Broke Bank. Presented by Department of Recreation and Parks. Savage Park, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. 410-313-4700.

    July 11: Community Fun Day at Maple Lawn, begins at 4 p.m. with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Will include swimming, moon bounce, face painting, music and more. 7600 Maple Lawn Blvd., Fulton. 301-604-8696.

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