Catonsville Daily

Tuesday, May 11

Good morning Catonsville!

This is the debut edition of the Catonsville Patch Daily - the quickest way to get caught up on the news and events happening in town. We're trying something different - a new newsletter that aims to give you all the important news and events happening in town in a quick, easy-to-read format. We'll include weather, top headlines, today's big events in town, as well as local announcements. We want your feedback -- and submissions! We hope you'll become a regular reader and if you like what you're reading here, please tell your friends!

In today's Daily, we'll look at the progress being made to reopen senior centers across Baltimore County, including in Catonsville, and the addition of sites to the county's weekly food distribution program for seniors.

First, today's weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High of 65° & low of 41°
• Wednesday: Clear throughout the day. Temps: High: 65 low: 45
• Thursday: Clear throughout the day. Temps: High of 69, low of 48

Here are today’s top 5 stories in Catonsville:

1. Baltimore County's Eating Together program will offer weekly bulk food distributions at nine additional senior center sites. If you qualify for the food distributions, here's where they're located. (Patch)

2. Nine Baltimore County senior centers will reopen in July, but members must participate in a safety orientation first before returning. Here's how to sign up for orientation. (Patch)

3. The Catonsville Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday beginning May 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. Here's a list of the vendors. (Patch)

4. Baltimore County has identified two men and a woman shot to death Saturday. Everton Brown was fatally shot by officers; he had explosives in his possession. (Patch)

5. Rain suspended Catonsville High School's opening day softball game, which the home team led 2-0 over Sparrows Point. (Baltimore Sun)

Events Around Catonsville

• Sunday Farmers Market
  15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville
  May 2- Nov. 21
  9 am. to 12:30 p.m.
• Homework Helper
  Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church 2001 Frederick Rd.
  May 12, 5:30 p.m.
  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.
• Pop-Up Makers Market
  The Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy's Lane
  May 15 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Shop among more than 25 fine artists at this "first of its kind" outdoor market at the Clubhouse.

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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!