Community Corner
Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: Jan 1
Read these five things to stay on top of local news and get you prepared for the day.
1. Happy New Year From Patch!
In case you missed it, we rounded up our most read stories from 2011, our first full year! Find the 10 most popular articles from the year here.
2. Closings on New Year's Day
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Because New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, most area offices at closed on Monday in honor of the holiday. What's closed Monday, Jan. 2:
- Carroll County Public Schools
- Town of Sykesville Offices
- Carroll County Government Offices
- County Senior Centers
- City of Westminster Offices
- Carroll County Public Libraries
3. Winfield Mile
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The annual New Year's Day race takes place at noon today near . Find more information here.
4. From Main Street Manager Ivy Wells:
"I am collecting: blankets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. for donations to Help Baltimore's Homeless. Please share what once gave you warmth to those who are now in need of their own. Drop off bin is located at the Sykesville Town House, 7547 Main St, on the porch outside of my office door."
5. Today's Forecast
The National Weather Service calls for a 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. with a high near 55 degrees.
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