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🌱 Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show and 9 more events
Make time for The Big Flea in Maryland on the Sykesville Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- The Big Flea in Maryland at Maryland State Fair Grounds
- Gentle Yoga at Eldersburg Branch Library
- Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Stuffed Animal Drop-Off at Eldersburg Branch Library
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 87, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sykesville
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★ Featured events ★
- The Big Flea in Maryland →
Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
4:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
6:30 pm - Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Stuffed Animal Drop-Off
Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
3:00 pm - Ales and Tails →
South Carroll Dog Park, 5928 Mineral Hill Rd, Sykesville
4:00 pm - 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 - 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 - Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show →
Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Sunday October 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Royal Farms posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Sykesville. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Sykesville, Maryland in Sykesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sykesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Randallstown
- Obituary: Nathaniel Richard Rudy (pressherald.com)
Ellicott City
- Josh Greenbaum – 'Exiled From Main Street' (Book Preview) (chorus.fm)
Columbia
- Free Narcan Kits Available In 2 Howard Co. Vending Machines (patch.com)
- Police Arrest Suspect In String Of Home Burglaries In Howard County (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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