County Commissioner Open Meetings, Winfield Fire Department Blood Drive and More: Five Things Nov. 29

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 . 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 . 

2. Sykesville Blood Drive

The 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 .

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.