Five Things You Need to Know Today: September 12

1. Public School Volunteer Training 

Carroll County Public Schools is being held at today starting at 10 a.m. Level II Volunteers are required to attend an annual training session at least seven school days prior to volunteering and includes classroom helpers, tutors, chaperones and mentors.

2. Marketing Luncheon

is hosting a lunch meeting featuring casual networking and marketing advice today at noon. 

3. Wear Your Pajamas Out Today

is holding a Pajama Storytime for all ages featuring stories and refreshments starting at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome to wear pajamas.

4. Sykesville Town Council Meeting

The is being held in the Main Street Town House tonight at 7 p.m. The agenda includes public concerns, introduction of the ethics ordinance, town and county agreement, earthquake and hurricane Irene damage assessment, Main Street water and sewer repairs update, Town House generator connection, bid for exterior painting of Town House, parks and recreation update and a War Memorial project update.

5. It's Fundraising Time

Rita's Italian Ice in Hampstead is hosting a . Rita's will donate 15 percent of all purchases from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. to NESAP for expenses including clothing, energy, fuel, utility, medical, housing and transportation assistance.