🌱 Teen Involved in Car Theft + AACPS Teacher Recruitment

Hey, Glen Burnie! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine, but cold. High: 31, low: 27.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. A 15 year old is charged with carjacking in Glen Burnie. On Jan. 5, police responded to a call to a residence at the 400 block of Ingram Court in Glen Burnie for a car theft. Two men got into a Hyundai Sonata and drove off. Police found the car at a local 7-Eleven with two suspects inside. The teen, who was the driver, fled from the scene but was later found to be in possession of a revolver and take under custody. (wmar2news.com)
   
2. Are you interested in becoming a teacher with Anne Arundel County Public Schools? Join the “Teach Tuesdays with AACPS” It's a virtual recruitment event to learn about AACPS and how you can be considered for a teaching position. The event will be held on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. (AACPS)
3. A Red Cross near Glen Burnie will give a chance to blood donors to win tickets for the Super Bowl. The supply is low, and the organization is asking people to consider donating in the new year. The Glen Burnie Blood Donation Center is located at 7310 Ritchie Highway, Suite 114. Multiple dates and times to come in to donate are available. Click on the link to access the schedule. (Glen Burnie Patch)
4. Are you a follower of the Glen Burnie Area High School Sports? You may want to check with schools for guidance on admission and COVID-19 guidelines before game time. Here's the schedule for the next two weeks of high school games. (Glen Burnie Patch)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Cardinal Stained-Glass Experience — Furnace Road in Glen Burnie. (4 p.m.)
• Maryland Wear and Carry Day at Cindy's Hot Shots. (9 a.m.)
• Christos FC Tryouts at Glen Burnie High School. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Board of Education adopts 2022-2023 School Year Calendar; makes change in 2021-2022 calendar." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel County Police: "PCO II Julie Young was recognized today as the 911 / Communications Section Employee of the Month for Dec. 2021. Congratulations PCO Young!" (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel Community College: "No need to stand in a long line to sign up for classes! Just log in to My AACC to use the new student planning, scheduling and registration system. Link in bio for more." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel Co Rec & Parks: "Aqua Zumba is coming to NAAC! Classes begin Jan. 10. $7 per class, pre-register for each class (available Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m.)" (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "Crest Avenue. Does anyone else not have water? I see a bunch of trucks outside, but I never received a notice that the water was going to be turned off. Thanks, and happy new year to everyone." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Freetown: "Houses to rent or rent to own? Please help!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ritchie Corridor: "Hi neighbors, I'm looking to have a small water stain on my ceiling removed and replaced to look new again. If you are professional, reliable, licensed and insured in this area please reach out to me." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• 7th Annual No One Can Survive Alone Concert for Bald Ballerina at Smith Theater. (Jan. 9)
• Snowman! Glen Burnie, Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich! (Jan. 12)
• Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night at the Glen Burnie Location. (Jan. 14)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.