🌱 District 44B & Local Election + MSP To Join National Night Out

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; less humid. High: 85 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. All 188 seats in the General Assembly are up for re-election. The Baltimore Sun looks at the House and Senate races in Baltimore City and County, district-by-district. District 44B, which covers Catonsville, has two representatives in the House of Delegates. Democrat Del. Sheila Ruth will maintain her seat in the House. Aletheia McCaskill is the second Democrat to appear on the ticket in November. (Baltimore Sun)
2. On Aug. 2, the Maryland State Police will join local law enforcement agencies and local communities to celebrate National Night Out. The Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack will participate in the 5:oo p.m. National Night Out event at Emanuel United Methodist Church, located at 6517 Frederick Road in Catonsville. (WBOC TV 16)
3. The Catonsville High School Class of 1972 is celebrating its 50th reunion or 50th year since graduating from high school. View the link to see some of their stories. (Baltimore Sun)

Today in Catonsville:

• Catonsville Nature Program: Backyard Bugs At Catonsville Branch of BCPL (10:00 AM)
• 18th Century Kitchen Garden and Sachet At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (1:00 PM)
• Sips and Cigars Social At Landmark Lodge #40 (5:00 PM)
• Sons of Pirates At Lurman Woodland Theatre (6:00 PM)
• Rhythm Surf Monkeys with The Hollow Truths Live At State Fare (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you love painting? Don't miss "Painting a Nautical Sign" at the Catonsville Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library tomorrow, Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m.! View the link for details. (BCPL)
• Don't worry, the "Celtic Music Class & Session" at the Clubhouse in Catonsville will continue in August every Tuesday! View the link for more information. (Baltimore County Arts Guild)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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!