Eldersburg-Sykesville National Night Out Postponed

By Kirsten Petersen

Update: 

National Night Out activities previously scheduled for this evening at the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department have been rescheduled due to the inclement weather, according to a news release.  The Eldersburg “National Night Out Against Crime” has been rescheduled to Tuesday August 13.  Aimed at bringing local communities and law enforcement together, “Night Out” activities will begin at 6 p.m. on the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department Company’s Carnival Grounds.

Original Article: 

Where can you eat delicious local food, win prizes and get up-close-and-personal with historic emergency vehicles, all for free? At the fifth annual Eldersburg-Sykesville National Night Out!

The event, which seeks to educate the community about crime prevention and public safety awareness, will take place Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Grounds.

This year’s event is a collaboration between the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, according to Ellen Dix, the event’s organizer.

All adults and children will receive a raffle ticket upon entering the event, which they can use to enter drawings and giveaways throughout the night.

Residents can check out several emergency vehicles, including a Korean M.A.S.H. ambulance and a police helicopter.

Businesses will provide free community services and host giveaways at their booths. BGE will shred documents until 8 p.m. Restaurants like Oscar’s Alehouse in Eldersburg will serve up wings and dip and Salerno’s will have its hot crab dip.

Free hotdogs and hamburgers will be served by the fire department. Finish off the night with sweet treats like cookies and cotton candy.

For more information or to get involved, contact Ellen Dix at 410-549-2748 for more details.