🌱 BCPD Rescue Man From Under Metro Train + Baltimore County Job Fair

Hey, friends! It's Saturday in Catonsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, rain ending; windy. High: 61 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Baltimore County Police rescued an injured man who was trapped under a Metro train in nearby Pikesville on Thursday, Dec. 1. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
2. The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development will host its first-ever government-focused career fair on Dec. 15 at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Catonsville campus. The event will "connect residents with opportunities across Baltimore County government and help put their skills and interests to work supporting our families, friends, and neighbors," according to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. (Baltimore Fishbowl)
3. The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) will host its Holiday Bazaars from Dec. 2 to Dec. 9. The bazaars will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 2 at CCBC Essex, Dec. 5 at CCBC Dundalk, and Dec. 9 at CCBC Catonsville. (CCBC MD)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Habitat and Trail Maintenance At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (9:00 AM)
• Toy Drive At American Legion Post 263, 151 Winters Lane (12:00 PM)
• Mischief & Deception Magic Show with Comedy Magician Spencer Horsman At Illusions Bar & Theater in Baltimore (3:00 PM)
• Astronomy Club At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Catonsville-Arbutus Times girls' basketball preview is now available. Read about the pre-season outlook for Catonsville, Lansdowne, Mount de Sales, and Western Tech here. (Catonsville Times via Twitter)
• Catonsville Chamber of Commerce posted about the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263's Annual Toy Drive. Donate gently used or new toys to give to children in need. Today, Dec. 3, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 151 Winters Lane in Catonsville. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Catonsville’s 29th annual tree lighting celebration was on Nov. 26 in front of Fire Station No. 4. on Frederick Road. Click here to read bout the event and see pictures. (Baltimore County Sun via Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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!