🌱 1st US Apple Union Forms In Baltimore Co. + Upcoming Library Events

Hey, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Come along for the most important things going on these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 80 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in and around Catonsville today:

1. The first U.S. Apple Store union has officially formed, and it happened right here in Baltimore County. On Saturday, workers at the nearby Apple Towson Town Center voted to organize into the Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE). The union has also decided to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). "I applaud the courage displayed by CORE members at the Apple store in Towson for achieving this historic victory," IAM international president Robert Martinez Jr. said in a statement. "They made a huge sacrifice for thousands of Apple employees across the nation who had all eyes on this election."(Common Dreams)
2. The Baltimore County Public Library is closed today, Jun. 20, in observance of Juneteenth, but there will be plenty of fun events coming up at the Catonsville branch later this week! Tomorrow, Jun. 21, teens and adults are invited to participate in Make Music Day 2022, an international celebration of live music with a performance by bluegrass fiddler Alani Sugar. Then, on Wednesday, adults in the library's book club will gather for an engaging conversation over coffee about their favorite books. Finally, a Family and Friends Story Time session and a Teen Anime Club meeting will be taking place on Thursday the 23rd. Learn more on the library's website. (Baltimore County Public Library)
3. Baltimore County Council District 1 candidate Pat Young will be hosting a meet-and-greet in Catonsville on Thursday, Jun. 30. Young is a Catonsville native, Marine veteran, and Maryland State Delegate since 2013. The meet-and-greet offers the opportunity for the community to get to know him and ask questions about his vision for the county if elected. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 121 Forest Drive. (Catonsville Patch)

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Tomorrow in Catonsville:

• Make Music Day 2022 At Baltimore County Public Library, Catonsville Branch (Jun. 21, 6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore is hosting a Community Healthcare Connections networking event for local healthcare industry professionals on Wednesday, Jun. 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. (Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce)
• The Baltimore County Arts Guild's "Arts & Drafts" Festival is happening this weekend! On Friday and Saturday (Jun. 24-25), members of the community can stop by to see 60 talented artists from the region displaying and selling their work, live music performances, and hands-on art activities. (Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!