🌱 Local Raises Money For Casey Cares Foundation + BCPL Telescopes

Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Catonsville these days. Let's dive right in...

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Lynda Newsome-Buck, a Catonsville mother, raised $1,720 and was the top fundraiser for the Casey Cares Foundation's 5K walk. The event took place on Aug. 6 at the Maryland Zoo. Lynda's son Kevin benefited from Casey Cares programs, which assist critically ill children and their families, from 2015 until he turned 18 last year. (Baltimore Sun)
2. Did you know that the Catonsville Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has telescopes that can be loaned out to residents? Through the library's website, you can put anything on hold, from "critter kits" at the Reisterstown Branch to "science kits" at the Woodlawn Branch — once it's available, it will be sent to your library branch via an inter-library mail system. View the link to learn more about the BCPL system. (Baltimore Magazine)
3. There are many available jobs in the Catonsville area, including Director of Client Services, Field Service Supervisor, CDL A Owner Operator, Railroad Truck Transfer Driver, and more! View the link to see the full list of job openings in your area. (Catonsville Patch)

Today in Catonsville:

• Catonsville Co-Op Market At 1905 Edmondson Avenue (4:30 PM)
• CCBC Men's Soccer Vs Cecil College At CCBC Catonsville (5:00 PM)
• Risqué Movement Dance And Fitness Program At 5621 Old Frederick Road (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pat Young, Delegate for District 44B, wished BCPS students, teachers, and parents a happy first day of school! He thanked Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams for starting the day with students at Catonsville Middle School. (Twitter)
• Don't miss the "Family and Friends Story Time" on Sep. 1 at the Catonsville Branch of the BCPL! View the link for details. (BCPL)

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Events:

• Free Community Emergency Preparedness Fair (September 24)
• MD SPCA Festival for the Animals (September 24)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox 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!