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Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: Feb. 1

Read these five things to stay on top of local news and get you prepared for the day.

1. Town of Sykesville Scavenger Hunt

Join the Valentine's Day themed scavenger hunt on Main Street Sykesville. Starting today, when you shop in downtown Sykesville pick up an entry card for the Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt at any of the following stores:

  • SK Printing
  • Sweet Simplici-Tea
  • Main Street Collectibles
  • Alexandra's Attic
  • A La Mode Boutique
  • Think Oak Furniture
  • A Likely Story Bookstore
  • In Step Leather
  • Contrary Mary's
  • Baldwin's Station Restaurant
  • Cork and Bottle Spirit and Gift Shop
  • E.W. Becks Pub
  • Old Main Line Visitor's Center and Post Office

Find more information on the contest and what you can win on the Main Street Sykesville Facebook page for the event here.  

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2. Rita's Opening for the Season in February

Rita's Italian Ice will be opening for the 2012 Season on Saturday, Feb. 25. Find more information about their new offerings for the year on their Facebook page here

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3. County Bird Club Meeting

The Carroll County Bird Club is hosting their monthly meeting today featuring a guest speaker and refreshments. There is no charge for attending. Find more information here

4. South Carroll Business Connections Networking Group

Networking Group South Carroll Business Connections Meets Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. The group consists of representatives from local small businesses in the Carroll County area. Find more information about the weekly event here

5. Today's Forecast

Tha National Weather Service calls for a 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon, changing to mostly cloudy skies with a low of around 36 degrees this evening. 

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