🌱 Catonsville Nine Honored + Kindness Grows Here + CHS Track Meet

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily.

First, today's weather:

A severe p.m. t-storm; humid. High: 81 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Yesterday, the Veterans for Peace, Phil Berrigan Memorial Chapter, gathered at the Catonsville Knights of Columbus Hall to commemorate the Vietnam draft file-burning action in 1968. The group honored Phil Berrigan and his eight colleagues, the "Catonsville Nine," who played an important role in the anti-war movement. (Fox Baltimore)
2. Kristen DeBoy Caminiti, who grew up in Catonsville, is the founder and president of Kindness Grows Here. The non-profit was created in 2016 to spread random acts of kindness in local communities. Youths, ages 5 to 18, who present an idea on how to spread kindness can receive the "Kid Kindness Grants" which range from $250 for individuals to $700 for groups. Caminiti said, "Simple ideas can spread kindness. It does not have to be a huge gesture. We’re looking for that person-to-person connection." (Baltimore Sun)
3. Catonsville High School won fourth place in the Baltimore County public schools girls track meet yesterday. Catonsville's Myla Abernathy won the 800 (2:16.2), 1,600 (5:04.24) and 3,200 (10:56.67). (Baltimore Sun)

Today in Catonsville:

• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch, Baltimore County Public Library (3:30 PM)
• You're Doing 1,000 Things Right: Building Self-Worth In Times of Doubt: Virtual At Baltimore County Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Catonsville Times received two awards at the annual Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association awards contest! View the link for the full story. (Baltimore Sun)
• Don't miss the Arts & Drafts Festival Stage on Saturday, Jun. 25! The free event includes live performances by the Kelly Bell Band, Sneaky Heat, Saleem & The Music Lovers, Red Sammy, Todd Marcus Trio, Lumbee and Blackfoot Indian Dance Troupe, and Harbor City Music Company Show Chorus! Click here for more information on the Arts & Drafts Festival from Jun. 24 to Jun. 26. (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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!