The Elkridge community can offer their input on a new community center and 50+ center during a public meeting on Nov. 21.The meeting will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department. It will include Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, as well as representatives from the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks, Bureau of Facilities, and Department of Community Resources and Services.At the meeting, there will be a short presentation followed by break-out sessions wherein attendees will have the chance to discuss their ideas on what they would like included in the new centers.“As I recently outlined in my State of the County address, our Elkridge community has long advocated for a community center, a high school, indoor track and other amenities to help its members of all ages, grow and thrive,” Ball said in a statement. “Part of our vision for an Elkridge Civic District in fact includes a new Elkridge Community Center, which will also house our new Elkridge 50+ Center. With the purchase of more than 25 acres of land, we envision our new, approximately 65,000 square feet Elkridge Community Center to feature an athletic center, meeting space, gymnasium, early childcare learning rooms, activity rooms, and space for a future pool addition.”Additionally, on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., Ball will give a comprehensive update on initiatives and progress on all Elkridge projects. This will also take place at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, located at 5700 Rowanberry Drive, Elkridge, MD.Members of the public unable to attend the meeting in person, but who would like to submit public comment about the new Elkridge Community Center and 50+ Center, can do so by visiting this link and submitting testimony by no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 25. Please be reminded that internet testimony is considered public information and, as such, is subject to the Maryland Public Information Act.An interpreter for those who are deaf or hard of hearing will be present at the meeting. To request additional accommodations, please contact Ms. Susan Potts at 410-313-4628 (voice/relay) or email this link no later than Wednesday, Nov. 13.More information about this meeting will soon be available at the Howard County Public Meetings page. For answers to questions, residents may also contact Anna Hunter by emailing this link.