5 Things to Know About Elkridge Today: May 21

No, that noise is not just in your head. Today from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., a bunch of bands will be playing at Mayfield Woods Middle School during MayFest in Elkridge.

If your kids can't sit still after listening to said bands (or if you just need a break Saturday evening), drop them off at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department's youth dance from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

DO dig out your sunscreen. There's a high of 82 degrees today in Elkridge, with a UV index of 9, according to the National Weather Service. Evening temps may dip down to 60, so think layers.

DON'T drive on highways around Baltimore, unless you are super patient or dying to listen to that riveting audiobook. From 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Preakness will impact roads in the northern part of the city. At 4:05 p.m., the Orioles will play the Nationals at Camden Yards. To avoid congestion, ABC 2 News advises steering clear of 295, 95, 83 and 695.

Finally, happy 130th birthday to the Red Cross, which was founded May 21, 1881, in Washington, D.C. Local trivia connection: Do you know what industry employs more Elkridge residents than any other? According to the latest census data, 21.1 percent of the Elkridge population works in health care, education services and social assistance. Red Cross founder Clara Barton would be proud!