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🌱 Patch AM: How busy is Perry Hall’s Goodwill during this year’s “Thriftmas”?
Coming up: ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir on the Perry Hall Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How busy is Perry Hall’s Goodwill during this year’s “Thriftmas”?
Also on today's calendar: ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir and 1 more event.
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- Thursday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: A.M. rain; cooler in the p.m., temps: high: 56, low: 26.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Goodwill thrift stores see surge in holiday shoppers seeking budget-friendly gifts (wmar2news.com) — Holiday shoppers are packing the Perry Hall Goodwill, where sales and donations are up sharply and extra staff have been hired to handle the rush. Locals like Middle River resident Cyndi Blackwell are stretching their budgets with discounted gifts while supporting Goodwill’s job training and adult education programs that serve the wider community.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Perry Hall
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★ Featured events ★
- ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir
Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie
3:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Free Indoor Holiday Movies!!!
Maryland State Game & Fish Protective Association , 8735 Honeygo Blvd , Perry Hall
5:00 pm - Camp Chapel United Methodist Church Live Nativity
5500 E Joppa Rd , Perry Hall
6:00 pm - Perry Hall Gators vs Boys Latin School Of Maryland
Perry Hall High School , 4601 Ebenezer Rd , Nottingham
4:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Harvest Days
Weber's Cider Mill Farm Inc , 2526 Proctor Ln , Parkville
10:00 am - Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
9509 Harford Rd , Parkville
4:00 pm - Avon Grove Charter Boys Varsity Basketball @ FCAHS
Beachmont Christian Ministries , 6433 Mt Vista Rd , Kingsville
7:00 pm - Roger Girke Pete Kanaras trio at Racers Cafe
Racers' Cafe , 7732 Harford Rd , Parkville
7:00 pm - Masonic Family Children's Christmas Party
Boumi Shriners , 5050 King Ave , Rosedale
10:00 am - Be Involved
Baltimore County Public Library - Parkville Branch , 9509 Harford Rd , Parkville
10:00 am - The Naughty List: Live
Resonate Baltimore , 1713 Amuskai Rd , Parkville
5:00 pm - Chris Montcalmo
Jerry D's Saloon , 7808 Harford Rd , Parkville
6:00 pm - Samantha's Duo
The LOCAL , 8161 Honeygo Blvd , Nottingham
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member A in Perry Hall. Apply here.
- Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Stocker - Meat in White Marsh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Perry Hall here.
🗞 Nearby News
White Marsh
- Days Cove landfill in White Marsh required to shut down by 2033 (thebanner.com)
- Councilman introduces "Trust Act" bill package to establish guardrails amid federal immigration crackdown (wmar2news.com)
Towson
- Senior Helpers brings holiday cheer to Towson assisted living community (wmar2news.com)
- New Interim DC Police Chief named in harrassment lawsuit by MPD officers (foxbaltimore.com)
- Coloring our holiday world with an Italian feast at Di Pasquale's (baltimorepositive.com)
Bel Air
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