Five Things You Need to Know Today: October 19

1. New Halloween Events

From trick or treating on Main Street Sykesville to pumkin carving and ghost walks, all of the local Halloween events are now on our site here. If you don't see your event, e-mail Valerie.Bonk@patch.com and we'll get it listed.

2. Soulja Boy Was Not Arrested in Carroll County, Md.

My inbox was flooded yesterday with news, tips and comments on the rapper's arrest. He was arrested in Carroll County, Ga. on a felony marijuana charge after drugs and mulitple weapons were discovered in his rental car. He is best known for his hit song "crank that" and will face a judge this afternoon.

3. Carroll County Commissioner Schedule for Today

• 7 a.m. Commissioner Roush attends the Carroll County Philanthropists of the Year Awards in Westminster.
• 9:30 a.m. Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Executive Meeting in the County Office Building, Room 105. Commissioners Howard, Frazier and Roush will be in attendance.
• 4:30 p.m.  Commissioner Rothschild will be interviewed by WTTR Carroll County Buzz Radio.
• 6 p.m. Commissioner Roush will attend the Carroll Community College Board Meeting.

4. Crochet 911

The is holding with Caroline Brocato tonight at 7 p.m. The class is open to ages 11 through adult and all skill levels. Participants are asked to bring a size J hook and yarn to the class.

5. It's Another Rainy Day

The forecast calls for a 100 percent chance of showers with thunderstorms after 2 p.m. with a high near 64 degrees, according to The National Weather Service.