🌱 Multilingual Resources + Catonsville Local Won Football Recognition

Good morning, Catonsville! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 59 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Over the past six and a half years, the English-learner population has doubled in Baltimore County Public Schools. The Baltimore County Public Schools ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Welcome Center is in Catonsville, but according to Maryland State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury, multilingual resources are lacking in the state. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
2. Yesterday, Nov. 7, Dominic Kibby of Catonsville was named the FedEx Ground FCS National Freshman of the Week. According to the Presbyterian College (PC) football program website, Kibby's performance is one of the most exceptional by a first-year player in the 15-year PC NCAA Division I history. He has hauled in 34 receptions for a total of 692 yards and six trips to the end zone. (Gobluehose.com)
3. A Catonsville High School resource officer was recently recognized by the Baltimore County Council. Baltimore County Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) Z. Wissman was recognized for his "distinguished and dedicated service to Catonsville High School." Congratulations! (Baltimore County Police Department via Twitter)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Veterans Day Celebration At Edward A Myerberg Center in Baltimore (10:00 AM)
• Exhibition: A History of Houseplants At Evergreen Museum & Library in Baltimore (11:00 AM)
• Taco Tuesday + Karaoke At Bella Italia in Baltimore (5:00 PM)
• Silversun Pickups At Rams Head Live in Baltimore (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job in the Catonsville area? View the link to see the latest job openings including Installation Services Coordinator, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, and Traffic Coordinator. (Catonsville Patch)
• The Fall Dance Concert at CCBC-Catonsville is Nov. 10 through Nov. 12! Click here for more details and tickets. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)
• "Lunch & Learn by Alexander Brown - State Farm Agent," a Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce workshop, is on Thursday, Nov. 10, at noon. Click here to learn more and register. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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!