BCPS Staffer On Bravo's 'Top Chef Amateurs' +2021 BCPS Film Expo

Thursday, May 27

Good morning Catonsville!

Welcome to the latest edition of Catonsville Patch Daily - the quickest way to get caught up on the news and events happening in town. In today's Catonsville Daily, we'll highlight Bettina Applewhite who serves as senior operations supervisor in the food and nutrition services office of Baltimore County Public Schools and will be appearing on Bravo's "Top Chef Amateurs" reality show series, and the 2021 BCPS Film Expo Thursday will show a juried selection of student films on BCPS-TV at 9 p.m.

Here's the weather outlook for the next few days:

• Thursday: Clear throughout the day. Temps: High of 83° low of 62°
• Friday: Heavy rain starting in the afternoon. Temps: High: 67° low: 52°
• Saturday: Possible light rain in the evening and overnight. Temps: High of 60° low of 49°

Here are today’s top 5 stories in Catonsville:

1. During the day, foodie Bettina Applewhite serves as senior operations supervisor in the food and nutrition services office of Baltimore County Public Schools. In her spare time, she loves to cook, so much so that she will be competing on Bravo's "Top Chef Amateurs" reality show series. Two back-to-back episodes of "Top Chef Amateurs" will air July 1 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. But a sneak peek of the series will debut Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. (Patch)

2. Enjoy a free evening of movie watching from your own home Thursday at 9 p.m. The 2021 BCPS Film Expo will show a juried selection of student films on BCPS-TV (Comcast Xfinity channel 73 and Verizon FiOS channel 34) and via livestream. During the event, category winners will be announced and winning films will be shown along with commentary from expo judges. (Patch)

3. Meet Patch's Adorable Adoptable Pets of the Week available from Baltimore County Animal Services. If one of these cuties would fit in your family, visit the shelter's website at https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/animalservices/adoption-resources.html to complete your online adoption application. Once your completed application is received, a BCAS staff member will reach out to you to schedule your adoption appointment. (Patch)

4. BetMGM partnered with the Baltimore Ravens last week to bring sports betting to Maryland football fans. With this multi-year partnership, BetMGM became the Ravens' first Official Gaming Partner. Marylanders legalized sports gaming with a referendum last November. Officials hope to have the system up and running by September when the NFL season starts. (Patch)

5. Baltimore County parks will remain open Monday, May 31, while other services will not be available in observance of Memorial Day. Courts and county offices will be closed, and people do not need to pay parking meters. Post offices will be closed as will libraries, the landfill and recycling drop-off centers. Trash and recycling will not be collected Memorial Day. Patch has compiled a list of what will be open and closed Monday. (Patch)

Events Around Catonsville

• Homework Helper: Wednesday, June 2, 5:30 p.m., Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church 2001 Frederick Rd. Free homework assistance will be given on Wednesdays from May 12 through June 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Swap Meet/Flea Market/Car Corral: June 12, 7 a.m., 7900 Crain Hwy.
• Sunday Farmers Market: Sundays through Nov. 21, 9 am. to 12:30 p.m., 15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville
• Umami Mediterranean Kitchen Unity Bands Giveback: Thursday, June 3, 4 p.m., 712 Frederick Road, Catonsville

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You're now caught up on what's happening today in Catonsville. Let us know if there are any other events going on in the area or newsworthy happenings at Catonsville@Patch.com. We'll see you in your inbox tomorrow. Have a great day!

Hi, I'm Kristin Danley-Greiner and I cover Catonsville for Patch. I'd love news tips from readers. Send them to Kristin.Danley-Greiner@Patch.com. Thanks!