🌱 Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show and 10 more events

Hi there, Sykesville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• The Big Flea in Maryland at Maryland State Fair Grounds
• Saturday Adventures: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime Pick-Up at Eldersburg Branch Library
• The Annual Czech and Slovak Festival at Legacy Hall at Sykesville Fire Department

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Cooler with clouds breaking, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

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📸 Around Sykesville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sykesville

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4

• The Big Flea in Maryland →
  Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3

• Saturday Adventures: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime Pick-Up
  Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
  10:00 am
• The Annual Czech and Slovak Festival →
  Legacy Hall at Sykesville Fire Department, 6680 Sykesville Road, Sykesville
  12:00 pm
• Sykesville Painting Club Workshop with Joyce Blair
  Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
  1:00 pm
• Puzzle Race
  Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
  2:00 pm

Monday October 5

• Alphabet Train
  Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
  10:00 am
• MMBA Annual Meeting →
  Elders Baptist Church, 1204 Liberty Road, Sykesville
  5:00 pm
• Open Mah Jongg
  Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
  5:30 pm
• Introduction to Modern Square Dancing
  Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
  6:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Sykesville, MD Calendar, 7547 Main Street, Sykesville
  7:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• Read and Play
  Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
  9:30 am

Sunday October 18

• Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show →
  Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Acts Retirement-Life Communities posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Sykesville. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Mount Airy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sykesville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Randallstown

• Baltimore County to reopen Dundalk and Randallstown pools (wmar2news.com)

Ellicott City

• Josh Greenbaum – 'Exiled From Main Street' (Book Preview) (chorus.fm)

Columbia

• Culinary Walking Tour Showcases Eateries In Downtown Columbia (patch.com)
• Howard Co. Busing Business Sold To Transportation Company (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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