🌱 BCPD New 'Safe Space' Initiative + Catonsville Tree Lighting Photos

Morning, friends! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine mixing with clouds. High: 50 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Detective Jimmy Waites, Baltimore County's new LGBTQ+ Liason Officer, announced the creation of the Baltimore County Police Department's new "Safe Space" initiative to aid LGBTQ+ residents. Community members, businesses, schools, and organizations can display the "Safe Space" decal to show the location is a safe place for members of the LGBTQ+ community to seek shelter from persecution and call the police. (Owings Mills Patch)
2. The 29th annual Catonsville tree lighting ceremony took place on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 754 Frederick Road. Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Adrienne A. Jones and 7-year-old Omari Allen led the countdown to the lighting of the tree. View the link to see photos of the event, including the crowd meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, the beautiful tree, and an artificial snow machine on a vintage fire truck. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
3. Are you thinking about a career change? Click the link to see the latest job openings in the Catonsville area including Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, and Roofing Sales and Canvassing Representative. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Exhibition: A History of Houseplants At Evergreen Museum & Library in Baltimore (11:00 AM)
• Varsity Girls Basketball Game At Catonsville High School (5:30 PM)
• R&B x Taco Tuesdays Game At Loafers Seafood Grill (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Opening Reception for "Color & Light" by Alice Gail Dvoskin is on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse of Catonsville! Click here to learn more and RSVP. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)
• Today is Giving Tuesday! The Baltimore County Arts Guild asks the community to consider a donation to the BCAG: Free Family Art Campaign. Click here to learn more or to donate to the cause. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)
• Don't miss UMBC Theatre's upcoming production, "You Can See Me in the Dark" this weekend! There will be only four performances from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4 at the Black Box Theatre in Catonsville. (The Arts at UMBC via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! 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!