Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: March 15

1. Carroll County Commissioners Morning Meeting - Canceled 

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners open session meeting at 10:30 a.m. has been canceled. The Agenda included the following items:

• Public Comment
• FY 13 Recommended Budget

2. Carroll County Commissioners Afternoon Meeting

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 311 of the County Office Building. The agenda includes:

• Public Comment
• Department of Public Works Briefing
• Department of the Comptroller Briefing
• Request to add new Investment Brokerage Firm
• Hampstead Annexation No. 37
• Request for approval for FFY11 Emergency Shelter Grant
• Approval and Adoption of Minutes  - February, 2012 Minutes, March 1, 2012 Minutes, March 6, 2012 and March 8, 2012 Minutes

3. Homeschool Program

The is holding a literature based science, social studies, math and language arts program based on the topic of submarines today at 2 p.m. The program is open to ages 7-10.

4. Learn About Your Lawn

The and Steve Allgeier of the University of Maryland, Carroll County Extension office are holding a research based turf care information seminar for adults at 7 p.m. The program will feature learning the art of lawn care while potentially saving money. 

5. Morning Bird Walk 

The  and Dave Harvey of the Carroll County Bird Club are holding at 8:30 a.m. to search for the many different types of songbirds, waterfowl, raptors and woodpeckers that inhabit the Park. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and field guides.