SYKESVILLE -- A second round of public hearings regarding proposed speed cameras in the Town of Sykesville will continue Monday.

The mayor and Town Council held the first hearing on the topic Jan. 25 and will have another at Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., at the Town House, 7547 Main St., Sykesville.

About 17 people spoke at the Jan. 25 hearing, with nine in favor of an ordinance allowing speed cameras in school zones, two undecided and the rest opposed.

Sykesville has considered speed cameras since October. A state law, approved by the General Assembly in 2009 and effective as of Oct. 1, 2009, allows jurisdictions to enact ordinances to allow speed cameras in school zones.

At the Jan. 25 hearing, Mayor Mike Miller said he would be in favor of having a better definition of what constitutes a "school zone" in the proposed ordinance and what could be included.

Optimist event benefits youth outreach

ELDERSBURG -- The Optimist Club of Freedom District will sponsor a bull, oyster and shrimp feast at the Freedom Optimist Hall, 6315 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, on Saturday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. to midnight.

Tickets are $35 per person. Food will be catered by Salerno's Catering. There will be a disc jockey and a silent auction. For tickets and information, or to reserve a table, call Tom Howes at 410-549-3672 or Bill Merritt at 410-795-4592.

Proceeds benefit Optimist functions, essay contests, oratorical contests, scholarships and other outreach efforts.

Student works highlight Youth Art Month

WESTMINSTER -- Two visual art exhibits featuring works by students in Carroll County Public Schools will celebrate Youth Art Month in February.

A selection of art created by elementary and middle school students will be on display at the Carroll County Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, Feb. 17-March 10.

Celebration receptions will be held Feb. 25, and March 4, 5-7 p.m. The hours for the exhibit are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In addition, selected works created by high school students will be on display Feb. 8-March 11, at the Langdon Gallery at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, in Westminster.

The opening reception for that show will be Thursday, Feb. 11, 5-7:30 p.m.

For details, call Cristina Gruss, CCPS fine arts specialist, at 410-386-1811.

Trinity wants a second helping for chili cook-off

WESTMINSTER -- The annual Trinity Chili Cook-Off has been rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 833 Deer Park Road, Westminster, beginning at about 11:45 a.m., because of snow Jan. 31.

Residents are invited to sample the variety of chili cooked up by local chefs. A chili champion will be named based on patrons' votes.

Votes are cast with spare change; all funds raised will be donated to the St. Dysmas Prison Ministry.

The event is open to all. For more information, or to enter a chili or help with activities may contact Arlene Grantland, 410-861-6578 or arlene@trinitywired.org.

Open house at college on President's Day

WESTMINSTER -- Carroll Community College will host a President's Day open house Monday, Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Great Hall of the college, 1601 Washington Road, in Westminster.

Informative sessions and tours of the college will be offered.

Faculty will be available to answer questions. For more details, call 410-386-8430.

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