🌱 Akers Business New Partnership + Food Bank Holiday Donations

Happy Thursday, Glen Burnie! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 55, low: 42.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. If you are bilingual and on the look for employment, Anne Arundel Bureau of Behavioral Health STEPS has an opportunity for you as a Bilingual Strengthening Families Facilitator (Consultant). Under the supervision of the Strengthening Families and prevention supervisors, consultants will facilitate the program curriculum with groups of parents, adolescents and children, virtually or in person. Click on the link to apply. (Anne Arundel County Department of Health)
2. Many government services change their hours around the holidays. Here is what's opened and closed in Glen Burnie around Thanksgiving and the day after. (Glen Burnie Patch)
3. FireKing International is pleased to announce a new partnership with Akers Business Solutions in Glen Burnie. This partnership will expand FireKing coverage in New York and the Mid-Atlantic regions. "We are thrilled to work with Akers Business Solutions," said Andrew Habeeb, National Sales director at FireKing. (PRNewswire)
4. It seems prices are rising on just about everything these days, and a local church is helping make sure families have a nice Thanksgiving. "Today we're continuing our giveaways with a produce giveaway, actually giving persons vegetables and some additional proteins. We just want to ensure that the community is satisfied during the Thanksgiving season." On Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church in Woodlawn handed out groceries to about 1,000 families, including turkeys and hams. (wmar2news)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Thanksgiving Day Buffet. (11 a.m.)
• Second Annual Turkey Lerky Trot. (9 a.m.)
• Thursday Breakfast & Lunch Meetings. (8 a.m.)

Glen Burnie Patch Notebook

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Solley ES — Ms. Rode’s 1st grade class: After reading 'Turkey Trouble,' my students disguised their turkey to help him avoid the dinner table." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel County Public Library: "Cashless donations made easy. Each of our branches now has a DipJar! Simply 'dip' your card into the slot and when a song chimes, your donation was successful and of course, most appreciated." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakwood Road: "Hello, my name is Shelly and I'm currently a grooming student at Pet Supplies Plus. I'm looking for a curly coated dog (examples - poodle, doodle, Bichon) for one of my grooming assignments. I will bath the dog for free." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry," a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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