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And on the Essex Patch calendar - 12th Annual Crab Cake Tasting expo

Hey there, Essex! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 12th Annual Crab Cake Tasting expo at Boumi Shriners
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion 5K at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
- Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 at Ripken Stadium
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
- Wednesday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex
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★ Featured events ★
- 12th Annual Crab Cake Tasting expo →
Boumi Shriners, 5050 King Ave, Rosedale
5:00 pm - Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion 5K →
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1 Safari Pl, Baltimore
8:00 am - Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Tuesday-Session →
Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" →
Online
11:30 am - Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Wednesday Session →
Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Security Guard License Renewal 8 Hour Class →
Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - MS Soccer vs St. Pauls →
11723 Eastern Ave, Essex
4:00 pm - Talents Children's Business Fair in Essex →
The Fields At Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex
10:30 am - Fall Paint Night at The Comfy Cup Essex with The Painted Mermaid →
The Comfy Cup, 25 Eastern Boulevard, Essex - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093
9:30 am - The Big Flea in Maryland →
Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- RIP Lexi-Girl!
She's off to experience new adventures! ************** Thank you to everyone for your support. Lexi was an incredible pet and she lived her life to… (Nextdoor Riverside Rd)
- Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Essex. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Middle River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middle River
- People Plan Entire Trips Around The Crab Cakes At These Small Maryland Restaurants (takingthekids.com)
- Man who killed woman and her granddaughter in Middle River home gets life (thebanner.com)
Dundalk
- Man arrested in Pennsylvania in fatal Dundalk shooting: Police (foxbaltimore.com)
Baltimore
- Trans Woman Sophie Lee Murdered in Baltimore (metroweekly.com)
- 5 shot in 4 separate overnight incidents, according to Baltimore Police (cbsnews.com)
- Rock Am Ring And Rock Im Park Announce Big-Name Additions To 2027 Lineups (rttnews.com)
Ok Essex! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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