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Will It Or Won’t It?

 


Tut, tut. It looks like rain. - - A. A. Milne

Yes, Saturday has rolled around again and you may have been hoping to enjoy some outdoor activities. Good news! The pollen is low. Bad news! It looks like rain. 

The theme for tonight’s Lakefront Live was intended to be Y2K Night but I swear to you that I saw a cancellation notice due to rain somewhere. Since I can’t confirm that, here’s the Eventbrite link to register  and get more information.

Lakefront Live August 22

Another event which may or may not be impacted by the weather is the Patuxent Jazz Band concert at Carroll Baldwin Hall this evening:

 



Late summer lingers into dusk as Patuxent Jazz Band joins Carroll Baldwin Hall and Gottaswing! to present an evening of swing. Bring a chair for the lawn or your dancing shoes to hit the Hall's historic floor - either way, your toes will be tapping! Still need to learn to swing dance? Join Gottaswing inside the Hall at 5:30pm for a FREE beginner's lesson! Live music follows at 6:00pm.  RAINDATE: Sunday, August 23, at 6pm 

Please note: they already have a rain date scheduled. Smart folks. 

In case you’d rather stay indoors, how about joining the art meetup hosted by Scribble! happening at the East Columbia Library Branch this morning? Bring your own supplies and hangout with other likeminded creative folks, 11 am - - 1 pm.




If a little rain makes you feel like shopping…

Twin Thrift Vintage is celebrating National Thrift Day all week long and if you’ve never checked them out it might be just the day for it.

Image from Twin Thrift Vintage social media

National Thrift Day deserves more than one day...so we're celebrating ALL WEEK! If you love the thrill of the hunt, colorful vintage, and finding something you never knew you needed, this sale is for you. From August 15–22 - - 30% OFF everything over $10 Whether you're decorating your home, refreshing your bar cart, building the perfect rainbow collection, or searching for a one-of-a-kind gift, it's the perfect time to thrift.

Of course there’s more to discover out there (The Shops at Westwood) so some true noodling around is a good possibility. You might even buy something!

Do you have any Saturday plans? My spouse is headed to see his beloved O’s play so it had better not rain too hard. Oh, and don’t forget: support your local markets!





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