🌱 Catonsville Job Openings + Robinson Nature Center Pride Programs

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Mostly sunny and mild. High: 56 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Catonsville area. Available positions include client relations associate, customer solutions specialist, shipping and receiving clerk, administrative assistant, operations coordinator, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Catonsville Patch)
2. Robinson Nature Center offers various Pride programs for children in the LGBTQIA+ community. The first event is the "Gazing at the Winter Stars," where adolescents can join fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community for a night in the planetarium. For more LGBTQIA+-themed events and activities, visit the center's website. (PRIDE in 21228)
3. On Friday, Mar. 3, you can attend a "Genuine Leather Earring Workshop" with Michele Kendrick with KraftyKendrick at Catonsville Mercantile. The $35 event allows you to sip, snack, shop, and handcraft your genuine leather earrings. Ticket purchases include two different sets and styles of genuine leather earrings; no experience is required! For more event information, visit the link. (Catonsville Mercantile)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• My Valentine Sip n Paint! At 10 Winters Ln (6:00 PM)
• Wilkens Police & Community Relations Organization Monthly Meeting At Arbutus Town Hall in Halethorpe (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hillcrest Elementary School held its third annual Read-A-Thon, where students logged more than 124,000 reading minutes. (Hillcrest Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• The Baltimore County Arts Guild hosted Ayreheart, a progressive folk trio founded by lutenist Ronn McFarlane, on Saturday night. You can see photos from the event at the link! (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)
• Join the Catonsville Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 23 for an evening of networking with local business owners, business professionals, and community leaders! Happy Hour begins at 5:00 p.m. at Tuff Shed. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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!