🌱 Traveling 4th Of July Weekend + Free Donuts! + Local Rides Horse

Hello all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. The Maryland Transportation Authority warned drivers to travel off-hours if they want to head to the beach this 4th of July weekend. Congestion on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge will be bad unless drivers go very early in the morning or very late at night. View the link for the best time to cross the bridge this weekend. (Catonsville Patch)
2. Krispy Kreme is celebrating the 4th of July by giving a free donut to any customer who wears red, white, and blue at participating stores, including the store at 6447 Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville. Customers will also receive a free dozen original glazed donuts when they purchase a dozen donuts at regular price from Friday through Monday. (Catonsville Patch)
3. Eleven-year-old Carolina Weikel of Catonsville rode Roxy the horse at Full Moon Farm's week-long equine event, Quarter Star 3-Day Event and Clinics on Jun. 28. The event started on Jun. 27 and ends on Jul. 1. See pictures of the riders and horses by clicking on the link. (Baltimore Sun)

Today in Catonsville:

• Meet and Greet For Baltimore County Council District 1 Candidate Pat Young At 121 Forest Drive (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss Sir Rod & The Blues Doctors Live at the Clubhouse of Catonsville, located at 10 St. Timothy Lane, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Jul. 13! Click here for more information and to RSVP. (Instagram)
• CCBC Facilities Management hiring for multiple positions with a $500 signing bonus in Catonsville! Learn more and apply online here. (Twitter)

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• Tackling the Great Resignation (July 7)
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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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!