Eldersburg News

Mayor Mike Miller is forming a committee to help bring "modern equipment" to the skateboard park in Sykesville.

5. Today's Forecast The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies with a high near 34 degrees this afternoon, changing to mostly clear skies with a low of around 20 degrees this evening.A

Readers took their opinions to Eldersburg Patch this week, commenting most on stories about the halt of birth and death certificate distribution at the Carroll County Health Department , whether dog parks are needed in Eldersburg , same-sex marriage , and two new Carroll County Economic Development positions .

More information can be found here .A 2. Winfield Fire Department Valentine's Dance The Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department is holding their Valentine's Day Dance from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. tonight at the station.

Find more information here .A 2. Schools ClosedA Two hour forty-five minute early dismissal for elementary school students and professional time for elementary teachers.

This month marks the 10thA year that one local Eldersburg resident has helped to bring Century High School's drama productions to life.

Find more information on the event here.A 4. Library Storytime The Westminster Library is holding a theme-based storytime for ages 2-3 featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and activities at 10 a.m. today.A 5. Today's Forecast The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies with a high near 43 degrees this afternoon, changing to mostly clear ... (more)

Editor's note: The following restaurant review of Jin's Asian Bistro in Eldersburg was submitted by readerA Jessica Schwoyer who visited the restaurant during their opening week.

The Baltimore Orthodontic Group has signed a lease with St. John Properties, Inc.

Looking for a free meal? Qdoba in Eldersburg is offering a unique deal next week for Valentine's Day, encouraging locals to celebrate love.A On Tuesday, Feb.

2. Wolf Moon Campfire Piney Run Park is holding a campfire for ages 9-adult featuring s'mores and facts about wolves tonight at 6 p.m. Cold weather clothing is recommended.

Local residents are fighting for biking and walking trails, but what about dog owners who may want to take "Fido" to an area where he can run and interact with other animals?A Eldersburg is without a park designated for local furry friends.

Find more information here .A 2.A Super Bowl Stomach Day Hike Piney Run Park is holding aA 3.5 mile calorie burning nature hike A around the inlet trail today at 9 a.m. Cold weather clothing is recommended.

The event is open to ages 9 to adult. 3.A Chilean Wine Tasting The County Cork Wine Pub is holding Chilean Wine Tasting on Tuesday, Feb.

From local shelters to carefully selected breeders, families in Eldersburg and Sykesville discovered their furry friends at an array of places and all for different reasons.A Eldersburg resident Mort Shuman went the shelter route to find his cat, Zoe, who is now 14.

Sykesville Middle School's Green Team is only eight members strong, but they are working to send a big message out to the school community and beyond: Turn off idle vehicles.

Responding to customer feedback for more options to relax in its stores in the evenings, Starbucks announced plans last week to bring wine, beer and premium food offerings to a handful of locations in Atlanta and Southern California by the end of this year, according to a company press release .

A 3.A A Warfield Meeting - Save the Date The Warfield Development Corporation will meet on Wednesday, Feb.

A bank robbery , an assault with a baseball bat and the theft of copper from an abandoned physciatric facility are all crimes that occured in Eldersburg and Sykesville between Jan.

For $35 you get a beginner glass-fusing class for one, and for $65 you get a beginner glass-fusing class for two.A 2. Planning and Zoning Meeting The Planning and Zoning Commission meets tonight at 6 p.m. in room 003 of the County Office Building.