1. County Commissioner Open Meetings

• At 11 a.m. today, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss submissions received in response to a request for proposal on communications and public information services for the county. Find the complete agenda here. Patch will be there live blogging the meeting.
• At 1 p.m. today, the Board of County Commissioners are holding an open meeting to discuss county-owned properties and the Board of County Commissioners sitting as Board of Health. Find the complete agenda here. 

2. Sykesville Blood Drive

The Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Winfield Fire Hall today from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find more information on how to donate here.

3. Vote for Your Favorite Sykeville Window Display

Main Street is decorated for the holidays and you can vote for your favorite holiday window display. Pick up a ballot at most Main Street shops and be entered to win a vintage Longaberger basket filled with Main Street shop, salon
and restaurant items in addition to gift cards. The winning basket is on display at A La Mode Boutique and the winner will be announced on Dec. 14.

4. Have You Marked Your Calendar for Merry Main Street?

Santa comes to Main Street this Saturday, Dec. 3 during the Merry Main Street festivities. Enjoy live music, ice sculptures, model trains and more. Note that Santa arrives at 6 p.m.

5. Today's Forecast

The National Weather Service calls for a 100 percent chance of rain mainly after 7 a.m. with a high near 60 degrees.