Their moms and dads might have to wait until next Tuesday, but Linton Springs Elementary School students will cast their votes in a Mock Presidential Election on Oct. 30.

Students in grades kindergarten through five have registered in their precincts (homerooms) and received a voter's card in preparation for the upcoming election.

The registration and election will be conducted by Edie Winegrad's fourth and fifth grade math classes as well as members of the Patriots Club.

In preparation for the elections, students in Winegrad's classes have examined and graphed voter issues, presidential election turn-out since 1960, ages of presidents at their inaugurations and the Electoral College. They have also balanced a campaign expenditure ledger.

The Patriot Club members have created posters and brought information about the candidates to the student body during morning announcements.

Results of the election will be announced on Nov. 1.

'Cheaper' thrills -- Liberty High School will host its production of the funny and touching comedy, "Cheaper by the Dozen," with performances on Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances Nov. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m., in the Schnorr Auditorium at Liberty High, Bartholow Road, Eldersburg. All tickets are $7. For details, call 410-751-3560.

Town meeting -- Carroll County Board of Education President Cynthia Foley and Superintendent Dr. Charles Ecker will host a town meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. at Westminster Elementary School. (This is a change in date and location from a previous school system announcement.) Members of the community are invited to attend and ask questions or comment on school issues. For more details, call the Office of Community and Media Relations at 410-751-3020.

SCHS vendors -- The South Carroll High School PTSA is seeking vendors for its Holiday Craft Show, to be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. The cost for a space is $25, table not provided. Reserve a space by e-mailing Vicki at vj1permail@aol.com.

Parenting conference -- A conference, "Parenting Matters: Raising Successful Children" will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. The conference is co-sponsored by the State Parental Information and Resource Center and Carroll Community College.

Workshops include "My Space and Beyond: Internet Safety for Parents," "What to Do When Your Child is Sick," "Understanding Your Teenager," "Helping Children with Their Homework," "Helping Children Handle Violence and Bullying," and others. Some workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish.

There is no charge for the conference.

Child care for young children is available, and children ages 3 to 12 may participate in a children's program focused on recycling, titled "Trash to Treasure." Space in the program is limited.

To register or for more information, call 301-657-7742 or visit www.mdpirc.org.

Booster fair -- Liberty HIgh School Instrumental Music Booster's 23rd annual Fall Craft Fair will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Craft vendors and home based businesses are welcome to apply. Booths are $50.

For details contact Lynne at LHSBand10@live.com or call 410-984-1164.

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