🌱 Children’s Home Holiday Giving Program + Veteran Commission

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing in Catonsville today.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun; breezy in the p.m.. High: 53 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Catonsville today:

1. The Children's Home has partnered with Corner House Realty for their 2021 Holiday Giving Program to help vulnerable kids right here in Catonsville. The Home's Holiday Giving Program provides gifts and activities for the children who reside at The Children's Home. Core Aeration and Lawn Services, another local business, has also partnered with The Children's Home to participate in the program. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce)
2. In honor of Veteran's Day, Baltimore County Executive Olszewski today announced that he will introduce legislation to expand, enhance, and revitalize Baltimore County's Commission on Veterans' Affairs. The commission was created in 2003 to advocate and help to enhance the quality of life for Baltimore County veterans and their families but has since become defunct. The legislation proposed by Olszewski will modernize the commission through five key steps. The proposed legislation will be introduced on Nov. 15. (Baltimore County Government)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Arts and Crafts Show (9:00 AM)

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Events:

• CRAFTS GALORE! Saturday 11/13/21 9AM-2PM (November 13)
• Baltimore Ski & SB Swap/Sale (November 13)
• 2021 Sykesville Craft Beer Festival (November 13)
• Romantic and Jazz Harp Concert (November 14)
• Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15)
• Make a #BlessingBaskets 2021 Donation "Happy Hour" (November 17)
• Holiday Craft Bazaar (December 4)
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Job listings:

• Hairdresser, Manicurist, Esthetician (Details)
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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.