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Weather report from the Capital Weather Gang:

Today’s daily digit (A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.)

10/10: Not. A. Complaint. Not a single one. An incredible, “perfect” weather day is upon us. Read more about it while outside IN IT (with midday sunscreen, please)!

Express forecast

Today: Sunny. Slight breeze. Highs: Low to mid-70s.

Tonight: Clear. Calming breeze. Lows: Upper 40s to mid-50s.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Highs: 72-78.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs: Low to mid-70s?


Whether report from Village Green/Town² :

Whether you live in Wilde Lake or anywhere else in Columbia/HoCo, tonight’s going to be a perfect Fall night to come out and support the Wilde Lake High School Marching Band. (Oh, and the football team. I confess to having a musician’s perspective.)

Friday, September 24th WLHS Marching Band will be hosting Future Marchers Night! Come out and show these future WLHS students how we support our Football Team and the rest of our Wilde Lake community! 




Bring a bit of cash for entrance fees and concessions. Bring a sweater or a jacket. It’s going to be a bit chilly in comparison to recent temperatures so that’s why I’m admonishing you to dress accordingly. 

Update: The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for students, cash only. The game is at 7 but you’ll want to get there early tonight because it’s Future Marchers Night. You can park at the school or in the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center lot. *

Basically, it’s going to be a perfect night for Friday night lights and for showing support for student musicians who deserve far more respect than they’ve been given recently. 





*Can’t make it tonight? Still want to support WLHS Band? October 15th and 30th are both Home Games so the band will be performing their halftime show.




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