Volunteer Open House, Commissioner Meeting and More: Five Things Nov. 8

1. County Commissioner Open Session

The are holding an open session meeting in Room 311 of the County Office Building at 11 a.m. today. The agenda includes: public comment, public notice/reminder of 1st Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System and a PlanMaryland Discussion.

2. Sykesville Volunteer Open House

The Sykesville Main Street Organization Committee will be holding an open house for volunteers on Saturday, November 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sykesville Town House.

The organization is looking for Volunteers, Scout Troops and High School Students who need service learning hours to help with the beautification of Main Street, Merry Main Street, the Art and Wine Festival, the Chili Cookoff and Microbrew Festival, Christmas in July and more.

3. Sunny Skies in the Forecast

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies with a high near 67 degrees.

4. It's Teen Volunteer Tuesday

The is holding a today for ages 12 through 17 starting at 6 p.m. Volunteers will earn service hours for preparing carfts for storytime, pulling library materials from the shelves and assisting with special projects.

5. Mark Your Calendar for Small Business Saturday

The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday takes place on Nov. 26, encouraging shoppers to buy local and support small businesses. Find more information here.