Farmers Markets Underway + Recovery Grants For Nonprofits

Saturday, May 15

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 local farmers markets that you can check out and how nonprofits can apply for a new round of recovery grants.

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

• Saturday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High of 73° & low of 54°
• Sunday: Rain starting in the afternoon. Temps: High: 70 low: 53
• Monday: Possible light rain overnight. Temps: High of 66, low of 50

Here are today’s top 4 stories in Catonsville:

1. Catonsville has two farmers markets that are held on Wednesdays and Sundays, featuring an array of produce, baked goods and specialty items. (Patch)

2. Approximately $2.3 million in recovery grants are available to nonprofit organizations located in or operating in Baltimore County. (Patch)

3. The NFL released its schedule and Baltimore visits the Raiders in Week 1 on Monday Night Football. Mahomes visits The Bank in Week 2. (Patch)

4. Drivers should take note that the State Highway Administration will be shifting three lanes of traffic on the Baltimore Beltway near Catonsville Saturday night in order to remove concrete traffic barriers and install pavement markings along the Interstate 695 outer loop between Route 40 and Frederick Road, reports Cameron Goodnight. (Baltimore Sun)

Events Around Catonsville

• Banneker's 'Locusts' (Cicadas) are Back!
• Saturday, May 15
  10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
• Y Job Fairs
  Saturday, May 15
  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  The Y in Catonsville
• Cooking in the Cabin
  Saturday, May 15
  noon to 3 p.m.
  Benjamin Banneker Park
• Earth Day Volunteer Day
  Saturday, May 15
  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
• Pop-Up Makers Market
  The Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy's Lane
  Saturday, 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.
• Preservation Month Special: Working Stone
  Tuesday, May 18
  7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  Online Event
• FULL: Parent & Me, Morning Spring Session
  Thursday, May 20
  10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  Benjamin Banneker Park
• FULL: Parent & Me, Afternoon Spring Session
  Thursday, May 20
  1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Benjamin Banneker Park
• Homework Helper
  Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church 2001 Frederick Rd.
  May 19
  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.
• Sunday Farmers Market
  15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville
  Sundays through Nov. 21
  9 am. to 12:30 p.m.

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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!