Elkridge Today: September 20

Today's high is 75 degrees and the low is 63, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Showers are likely, said the NWS.

It’s a big night for back-to-school events. Get tips for making the most of the experience .

• If your child goes to Elkridge Elementary, here’s the schedule for back-to-school night: kindergarten at 5:30 p.m., first grade at 6:30 p.m. and second grade at 7:30 p.m.
• Parents of in second and third grade have back-to-school night at 6:30 p.m.
• for parents of kids in first and second grades at 7 p.m.
• Parents of first and second graders at have back-to-school night at 7 p.m.

Tell the commission reviewing the Howard County Charter what you think should be changed about how the county is run. This is , and it will be at the George Howard Building in Ellicott City at 7 p.m.

Today is the last day Hanover Road will be closed at the railroad tracks, according to signage.

"Don't ask, don't tell" ends at 12:01 a.m. today. Hear . What do you think about the military's change in policy?