🍦Cute kids stuff, slightly used, very cheap

Good morning, Columbia. Don’t forget to ruin the circadian rhythm you worked so hard for set your clocks an hour ahead for daylight saving time on Sunday. Not that we have many clocks that don’t change themselves now. . .

In today’s Columbia Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Michelle Sinclair

Ever see a flag and wonder why it’s at half-staff? Me, too. That’s why Scoop likes to share when we know. This week, County Executive Calvin Ball ordered that all Howard County flags fly at half-staff from sunrise on March 3 to sundown on Saturday, March 7 in honor of Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

Btw, Howard County has a relatively new flag that bucks the common tradition of simply placing the county seal over a plain color. Our flag is meant to reflect the county’s diverse natural resources and population. It was first flown in July 2025.

After a huge response to last month’s announcement about an adult inline hockey league, Rec & Parks is exploring adding a similar option for kids. Sound like something your kids might be into? Let Rec & Parks know with this form!

Some dogs know they’re big. Carter is not one of those dogs.

This 75-pound, 2-year-old hound is essentially a puppy trapped in a linebacker’s body. He’ll greet your entire extended family at holidays, shower them with affection, then accidentally steamroll your seven-year-old nephew en when Grandpa Tom calls his name and waves a piece of Turkey in the air. He’s not mean. He just doesn’t know how big he is.

He’s also convinced that pawing you is a perfectly reasonable way to get your attention. And since he’s big (I can’t remember if we mentioned that already), it kind of hurts sometimes. He’s working on it. The good news is he’s potty trained and crate trained. He’s also great with other dogs. As long as they like to play rough.

Carter is at Tara’s House Animal Rescue in Sykesville. Apply to meet him.

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🎈 = family-friendly events

All weekend long

🎈 Hammond High School | Footloose by the Hammond HS Theatre | An absolute classic of a musical. Advance tickets are $13 or $10 for senior citizens and students | Shows Thursday, Friday, and two on Saturday.

🎈 Smith Theatre @ HCC | HCC Dance Company Concert | HCC’s annual showcase featuring choreography by faculty and guests artists and performances by students and alumni | Shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

🎈 Jim Rouse Theatre | Shrek the musical by Wilde Lake HS Theatre | Based on the iconic movie. Advance tickets are $12 or $5 for senior citizens | Shows Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

🎈 Howard County Fairgrounds | Totswap | Hundreds of local families selling new and gently used kids items including name brands | Presale Thursday, public shopping Friday–Monday

Saturday

🎈 Clarksville Commons | Spring Preview Farmers Market | Local produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, flowers, and more | 9 AM – 1 PM

🎈 Harriet Tubman Cultural Center | Sweetheart Family Dance | A special night for you and the kids featuring a DJ, refreshments, crafts, and souvenir photo | 5:30–7:30 PM

🎈 Trinity Episcopal Church | Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples Consignment Sale | Clothes, books, strollers, toys, and more! $20 VIP access gets in 30 minutes early. Everything’s 50% off from noon to 1 PM | 8 AM – 1 PM | Note: Space is limited so strollers are not allowed in the sale.

Sunday

Bingo, Trivia, Karaoke, Open Mic

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

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Collective Encore | A Nirvana Experience | 8 PM | Tickets
Cured 1821 | Donald Wolcott | 6 PM
The Morgan Inn | Dave Phenicie & Paula Richardson | 6 PM

Bare Bones | Crush | 8 PM
Collective Encore | A Tribute to the Men of Soul | 8 PM | Tickets
Cured 1821 | Jon Waller Trio | 6 PM
Kelsey’s Restaurant & Irish Pub | Brett & Joe | 6 PM
Looney’s Maple Lawn | Love Hate Mixtape | 9 PM
Manor Hill Brewing | Kenny Arbuckle | 5 PM
The Morgan Inn | John Haywood | 7 PM
Oversea Distillery | Shredded Cheddar | 7 PM
Reckless Shepherd | Ballyhoo | 8 PM | Tickets
White Oak Tavern | Dan Haas | 8 PM

Bare Bones | Dean Crawford & Dunns River Band | 8 PM
Collective Encore | The Alice In Chains Experience | 1 PM | Tickets
Collective Encore | The Alice In Chains Experience | 8 PM | Tickets
Cured 1821 | Bob Butta Trio | 6 PM
Kelsey’s Restaurant & Irish Pub | Kevin Sullivan | 6 PM
Looney’s Maple Lawn | Black Hole Sons | 8 PM
The Morgan Inn | MidNite RuN | 8 PM
Reckless Shepherd | Kingdom in Flames | 9 PM | Tickets
Sonomas | Off The Radar | 7 PM
White Oak Tavern | Brandt Dunn | 8 PM

Collective Encore | Jazz Brunch | 11 AM | Tickets
Collective Encore | Soul Crackers | 7 PM | Tickets
Cured 1821 | Rodney Kelly | 5 PM
Manor Hill Brewing | Mike Finazzo | 2 PM
The Morgan Inn | The Soul Family Band | 2 PM
White Oak Tavern | Jazz Brunch | 11 AM

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