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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: Board of Education Meeting

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1.) Small business networking The South Carroll Business Connections group will get together from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. today for its weekly networking ritual. Stop by the Harvest Inn if you can make it! 2.) Board of Education meeting The Carroll County Board of Education will hold an open meeting at 5 p.m. Citizens wishing to participate must be on time and complete a blue information card for the Board president. 3.) Dog training classes Under "rolling enrollment," participants can begin a six-week course by showing up at 7 p.m. any Wednesday night at the community building at 325 Royer Rd in Westminster with their pup and an hour to spare. This Canine Lifestyle Academy package costs $150. 4). High School Baseball and Softball     •    …

Friday, April 6, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: April 6

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1. Government Offices Closed The County Government offices will be closed today. There are no scheduled meetings.  2. Library Branches Closed All branches of the Carroll County Public Library will be closed today.  3. Boy Scout Mulch Sale Boy Scout Troop 719's 8th annual mulch sale to support the troop's high adventure camping program has started in the Eldersburg Kmart parking lot. Find more information about what the troop is offering here.  4. Today's Forecast The Weather Channel calls for mainly sunny skies with a high near 59 degrees this afternoon, changing to clear skies with a low of 37 degrees this evening.  5. Friday Night Swing Dance The Friday Night Swing Dance Club run dances with Great Bands every Friday night in Towson. The…

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: April 5

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1. "Why I Left the Amish" Saloma Miller Furlong is discussing her memoir," Why I Left the Amish," at theEldersburg Library. The program is open to adults and will include books for purchase and a book signing. Call for more information. 2. Carroll County Board of Commissioners Open Morning Meeting The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting at 10 a.m. in Room 311 of the County Office Building. The agenda includes: 3. Carroll County Board of Commissioners Open Afternoon Meeting The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meetingin Room 311 of the County Office Building. The agenda includes: 4. Movie Time The Eldersburg Library is hosting a movie for all ages at 2 p.m. Find more …

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: April 4

Read these five things to stay on top of local news and get you prepared for the day.

1. High School Sports 2. Carroll County Board of Commissioners Morning Meeting The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting in Room 311 of the County Office Building today at 10 a.m. The agenda includes: 3. Carroll County Board of Commissioners Afternoon Meeting The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting in Room 311 of the County Office Building at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes: 4. Craft Time The Eldersburg Library is holding a drop-in crafts program for all ages at 4 p.m. this afternoon.  5. Today's Forecast The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies with a high near 72 degrees this afternoon, changing to mostly clear skies with a low of around 39 degrees …

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: April 3

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1. Maryland Primary Day Are you going to vote? Find our preview articles on the cadidates for Board of Education here. Tell us your experience voting in the comment section below.  2. Carroll County Commissioners Morning Open Meeting The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting at 10 a.m. in Room 311 of the County Office Building. The agenda includes: 3. Carroll County Commissioners Afternoon Open 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: 4. High School Lacrosse The Century High School boys lacrosse teams are hosting Walkersville High School tonight.  5. County Cork Wine Tasting The County …

Monday, April 2, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: April 2

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1. Easter Egg Extravaganza The Eldersburg Library is holding an Easter-time story, craft, and egg hunt in the children's department this evening at 6:30 p.m. Children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult.  2. High School Tennis 3. High School Baseball Century High School hosts Manchester High School in boys varsity baseball at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon.  4. Commissioner Agenda Find the complete Carroll County Commissioner agenda and stay in tune with what the commissioners are up to this week by visiting our round-up here.  5. Today's Forecast The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies with a high near 61 degrees this afternoon, changing to patchy frost before 2 a.m. with otherwise mostly clear skies and a low of around 32 …

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: March 31

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1. Century High School Arts Auction The Century High School Decorative Arts Auction is a silent auction of artwork of all types including frames, furniture, mirrors, etc., created by the National Arts Honors Society students. The funds raised from this auction helps provide two graduating seniors with scholarships. The event starts at 10 a.m. today and more information can be found here. 2. Liberty Annual Craft Fair The Liberty High School 4th Annual Craft Fair is being held today at 10 a.m. Find more information about what's offered through the event page here.  3. Mount Airy Fire Company Quarter Mania The Mount Airy Junior Fire Company is holding a Quarter Mania Fundraiser at the Mount Airy Fireman's Carnival Activities Building at 7 p.m…

Friday, March 30, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: March 29

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1. Piney Run Early Bird Fishing Tournament  The Early Bird Fishing Tournament is being held at Piney Run Park on Saturday morning starting at 6 a.m., featuring prizes including: largest of tournament (shore or boat) $1,000, shore - $500 largest, $250 second largest, $150 third largest; Boat - $600 largest, $300 second largest, $200 third largest. Find more information here.  2. High School Baseball and Softball 3. High School Tennis The South Carroll High School varsity boys and girls tennis teams are hosting North Carroll High School today at 4 p.m.  4. Liberty High School Annual Craft Fair The Liberty High School 4th Annual Craft Fair is being held Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Find more information here.  5. Today's Forecast The National …

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: March 28

Read these five things to stay on top of local news and get you prepared for the day.

1. Carroll County Commissioner Morning Session The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting in Room 311 of the County Office Building today at 10 a.m. The agenda includes: - Public Comment - FY 13 Agency Meetings: 2. Easter Egg Extravaganza  The Eldersburg Library is hosting an Easter Egg Extravaganza for all ages featuring a storytime, craft and egg hunt on Friday at 11 a.m. 3. Carroll County Commissioners Afternoon Session  The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting in Room 311 of the County Office Building at 2 p.m. today. The agenda includes: 4. High School Lacrosse 5. Today's Forecast The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 59 degrees …

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: March 28

Read these five things to stay on top of local news and get you prepared for the day.

1. New York Times Best Selling Author Event The Eldersburg Library hosts Sam Kean as he discusses his New York Times best selling book The Disappearing Spoon tonight at 7 p.m. The program is open to ages 14-Adults.  2. High School Baseball and Softball 3. High School Tennis 4. Varsity High School Track Meet The varsity outdoor track tri-meet with Liberty High School, South Carroll High School and Century High School takes place at Century High School this afternoon at 4 p.m. 5. Today's Forecast The National Weather Service calls for a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. with a high near 73 degrees this afternoon, changing to a 30 percent chance of scattered showers with a low of around 48 degrees. 

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