🌱 Baltimore County To Get COVID Booster For Kids + BCSD Violence

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration, children between the ages of five and 11 are now eligible to get the COVID-19 booster shot. Baltimore County Deputy Health Official Della Leister said Maryland should get vials and start administering them in the next couple days. The shots will be free at all of Maryland's public health clinics. (WYPR Baltimore)
2. The Baltimore County School District is taking action against the recent increase in school violence. Superintendent Darryl Williams said students who are violent face "serious consequences" and there has been misinformation about BCSD not holding students accountable. State law prohibits telling parents the consequences, but Williams said some students have been suspended from school and from their buses. (WMAR 2 News)
3. Looking for some fall fun? Tomorrow, Oct. 16, is the "Plump Pumpkin" event at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Catonsville. Participants can paint a pumpkin and enjoy some pumpkin games. (Catonsville Patch)

Today in Catonsville:

• ReLaunch Super Bowl: Flag Football At Goals Baltimore, Inc. (3:00 PM)
• Catonsville Cars and Pizza At Catonsville Peace A Pizza (4:00 PM)
• Oktoberfest Dinner At The Stafford Hall (6:00 PM)
• Better Weather Live At State Fare (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Baltimore County Department of Planning is currently leading a public participation opportunity in Catonsville! Don't miss this chance to share your opinions on how Catonsville can improve over the next five years. Click here for more information. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)
• Looking for something fun to do? Check out all the great events at the Catonsville Branch of Baltimore County Public Library! (BCPL)
• On Oct. 22, learn how to construct your very own basket from expert basket weaver, Joan Betzold! You can head over to the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Catonsville; view the link for additional details. (Catonsville Patch)

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— 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!