Irish Celebration

Celtic Canter and Irish Celebration Join us on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 9 a.m. in Belle Grove Square Park (Green & Bond Streets) for the Celtic Canter and Irish Celebration. Bagpipes at the start line create a Celtic atmosphere; a new course through the heart of Westminster takes runners and walkers on an historic journey through downtown and beyond. Post race activities include: a Leprechaun Chase (kids fun run), post race gathering, awards and door prizes at O'Lordans (Reservations strongly recommended 410-876-0000 - Irish Classic menu items, excluding Irish breakfast, will be $10.00, 1 free beer or soda for all runners. Must be present to win door prizes), Pot O' Gold Treasure Hunt at participating downtown businesses, Irish themed entertainment and activities for all ages at the Westminster Library beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, click here.

Restaurant Week

Downtown Restaurant Week is April 4 - 12! Join us in downtown Westminster during the week of April 4 - 12 for incredible deals on dining at one of fourteen different participating restaurants! Specials include breakfast, lunch and dinner, so sample special menus at each restaurant all week. Check out the participating restaurants and menus by clicking here.

GFOA Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) announced that the City of Westminster has received the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.

The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Click here to read the Press Release.

Green Contest

Calling all young poets, photographers, artists and producers! Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit original creations inspired by the State's outdoors to the 2014 Color Maryland Green contest. The annual contest encourages children to take advantage of the abundant recreational opportunities and natural resources that Maryland has to offer. The artwork must be original and should showcase the beauty and wonder of the State's natural world. Entries can be any work of art or film - such as photographs, oil paintings, pencil and charcoal sketches, computer design, crayon and marker drawings, poetry and video. For more information and how to enter visit the Color Maryland Green Contest. Download the Official Entry Form here.

Carroll Biz

2014 Carroll Biz Challenge

Building on the success of the Carroll Biz Challenge, Carroll County Public School and Hometown Startups are currently piloting the CCPS Biz Challenge. Carroll County high school students have until March 15 to submit their startup business ideas. On May 2nd, from 6-9pm, at Winters Mill High School, finalists from each school will pitch their ideas in front of a live audience and panel of judges. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship to be used for post-secondary education or startup business expenses.

To view the 2013 Carroll Biz Challenge Recap Video, click here.

MML Scholarship

2014 MML Scholarship Program The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students who have been accepted into a college or university or, Carroll students currently enrolled in a college or university in a graduate or undergraduate program. Preference will be given to students preparing for a career in governmental or public service. The application must be the 2014 application form and must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. For more information, click here.