Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How much ENOUGH anti-poverty money is coming to Essex?
Happening soon: St. Francis Pet Blessing on the Essex Patch calendar
Hi there, Essex! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much ENOUGH anti-poverty money is coming to Essex?
Also on today's calendar: St. Francis Pet Blessing and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Record ENOUGH Funding Brings $32 Million To Maryland Communities Fighting Child Poverty (thebaynet.com) — Maryland is sending a record $32 million through its ENOUGH Initiative to 30 high-poverty communities, including Essex via Community Assistance Network in Baltimore County. This funding backs local, resident-driven projects that improve food access, health care, and economic opportunity, with state agencies prioritizing ENOUGH neighborhoods for additional grants that could further benefit struggling Essex families. 
📸 Around Essex
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- St. Francis Pet Blessing →
St. John's Episcopal Church, 11901 Belair Rd, Kingsville
9:00 am - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
9:30 am - Dog Rescue Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
5:00 pm - The Big Flea in Maryland →
Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Sunday Crabs on the Bay →
1901 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex
12:30 pm - Chris Sacks Band →
Essex MD
3:00 pm - NAMI Family Support Group in Essex →
Essex Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, 1110 Eastern Boulevard, Essex - Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Tuesday-Session →
422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Wednesday Session →
422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Security Guard License Renewal 8 Hour Class →
422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Varsity Soccer vs Rockbridge →
11723 Eastern Ave, Essex
4:00 pm - Bark & Boozy Howl-o-ween Costume Contest →
LoonAsea Maryland, 207 Nanticoke Rd, Essex
11:00 am - Mary's Army Basket Bingo →
Elks Lodge, 1007 East Homberg Avenue, Essex
5:00 pm - 3nd Annual McKim Crab Feast →
Commodore liquor bar and Event Hall, 1909 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex
6:00 pm - Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Tuesday-Session →
422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Wednesday Session →
422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
📣 Essex Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Essex PatchAM possible:
- All Nite Sewer & Drain Cleaning, LLC — 4435647774
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sometimes the most important or memorable moments of our lives comes in small package.
just offering someone a cup of coffee or acknowledging their positive energy could mean the world to them. Never stop being positive because the… (Nextdoor Essex)
- MW Industries posted a job opening for Tool Maker II in Essex. Apply here.
- The Community College of Baltimore County posted a job opening for General Services Clerk in Essex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middle River
- Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue breaks ground on new station (nottinghammd.com)
- A Travel Guide to Exploring Route 40, America's First Highway (baltimoremagazine.com)
Dundalk
- Baltimore County indoor pools in Dundalk, Randallstown to reopen in October (foxbaltimore.com)
- Dundalk Community Calendar: October 1 (somdnews.com)
Towson
- Incumbent Maggie Litz Domanowski Talks 3rd District BOE Bid For Baltimore Co. (patch.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
