🌱 Patch AM: Why a historic Catonsville cemetery is becoming hard to visit

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a historic Catonsville cemetery is becoming hard to visit

Also on today's calendar: Power52 Live On The Green! 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm possible; very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Families frustrated after historic cemetery in Catonsville left overgrown (wmar2news.com) — Families with loved ones at Western Star Cemetery in Catonsville say overgrown grass and poor maintenance now make some graves nearly impossible to reach, and they cannot find anyone responsible for fixing it. Volunteers are trying to help, but funding and manpower are limited, even as a new state fund for abandoned cemeteries still sits empty.
   

📸 Around Catonsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Catonsville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Power52 Live On The Green! 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic →
  Turf Valley Golf Club, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar →
  Watchdog Krav Maga, 5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
  Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Wilkens Police & Community Relations Organization Monthly Meeting →
  Arbutus Town Hall, 1349 Stevens Ave, Arbutus
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Catonsville Wednesday Farmers Market →
  Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville
  9:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Taiji Boxing for Self Defense →
  6565 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville
Sunday September 13
• Native Plant education event →
  Corner of Oella Ave & Frederick Rd at the river
  9:00 am
• Candle Sale Fundraiser - ONLINE - August 16 to September 13 →
  St John's Grace United Church of Christ, 1000 S Rolling Rd, Baltimore
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Zen Hiking led by Vicki Bannister & Sissy Greisman →
  Rockburn Branch Park, 5400 Landing Rd, Elkridge
  9:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Free Community Yard Sale! →
  9:00 am
• We Care Elkridge - Community Cook & Family Fun - FREE →
  5929 Setter Dr, Elkridge
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Fall Equinox Sound Bath led by Megan Martino →
  Rolling Brook Yoga, 730 Frederick Rd, Catonsville
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Elkridge. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Woodlawn

• Governor Moore Highlights Investments in Homebuyers, Seniors, and Agriculture During Baltimore County Tour (radiofreehubcity.com)
• Baltimore Police Mistakenly Arrest Man With 'Open Arrest Warrant' (themarysue.com)
• As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it's time to raise taxes (adn.com)

Baltimore

• 'No accountability' for disrepair at Baltimore apartment building, residents say (foxbaltimore.com)
• Baltimore pools close after season ends amid vandalism (wbal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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