🌱 Patch AM: Did you buy these recalled holiday cookie tins in Catonsville?

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In today's newsletter:

• Did you buy these recalled holiday cookie tins in Catonsville?
• How are state labor disputes affecting Spring Grove workers in Catonsville?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Worship and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Morning mist; rather cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: P.M. icy mix; cloudy, colder, temps: high: 33, low: 30.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 37 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Atwater's Cookie Tins Recalled For Pecans, Walnuts, Almonds (foodpoisoningbulletin.com) — If you bought Atwater’s Cookie Tins in Catonsville this month, check the label immediately, because some tins secretly contain almonds, pecans, and walnuts that aren’t listed and could trigger severe allergies. The Baltimore-based company says 197 tins sold in Baltimore, Towson, and Catonsville between December 13 and 22 are being recalled, and customers who avoid tree nuts should discard them or return them for a refund.
   

• Maryland union files unfair labor practice claims against the state (baltimoresun.com) — State workers say video monitoring at Spring Grove Hospital Center in Catonsville is part of a broader pattern of unfair labor practices they’ve challenged in new complaints against Maryland. The union alleges improper surveillance, telework disputes, and shift differential issues across multiple state facilities, and is pressing state leaders for safer conditions and better support for public employees.
   

📸 Around Catonsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Catonsville

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Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Worship
  Trinity United Methodist Church , 2100 Westchester Ave , Catonsville
  7:00 pm
• Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service
  St John's Grace United Church of Christ, 1000 S Rolling Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21228
  7:00 pm
• Christmas Eve Worship Service
  St John's Grace United Church of Christ, 1000 S Rolling Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21228
  10:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Kwanzaa Candle Lighting
  Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum , 300 Oella Ave , Catonsville
  3:30 am

Sunday December 28

• First Sunday after Christmas Worship Service
  St John's Grace United Church of Christ, 1000 S Rolling Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21228
  11:00 am

Monday December 29

• Kid's Night at the Museum
  Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum , 300 Oella Ave , Catonsville
  9:00 am
• Mini Winter Camp
  Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum , 300 Oella Ave , Catonsville
  9:00 am

Monday January 5

• Schools Reopen
  Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies Catonsville, MD 21228

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Star Wars Unlimited
  Savage Mill , 8600 Foundry St , Savage
  6:30 pm

Friday December 26

• RENTAL - McDonald Family
  Ellicott Meadows Community , 3010 Homeland Way , Ellicott City
• Winter Crafternoon (Families) Drop-In
  Elkridge Branch - Howard County Library System , 6540 Washington Blvd , Elkridge
  1:00 pm
• 2025 Winter Conference
  BWI Airport Marriott , 1743 W Nursery Rd , Linthicum Heights
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1383459-0) in Catonsville. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Elkridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Catonsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ellicott City

• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2025 In Ellicott City (patch.com)

Baltimore

• MTA Police spread holiday cheer with Adopt a Family program in Baltimore (wcbm.com)
• TSA agents surprise travelers with viral Christmas carols at BWI (foxbaltimore.com)

Ok Catonsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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