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In today's newsletter:

• What changes could Towson's library system see under its new director?
• What did Aruna Miller promise at a Towson mental health center?

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kimberly E.!

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Some sun returning; cooler, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baltimore County Public Library Board of Trustees Announces New Executive Director (towsontorch.com) — Baltimore County Public Library, headquartered in Towson, has hired Jason Homer as its new executive director, with his tenure beginning December 1. He'll oversee a $50 million budget, 19 branches, and four mobile libraries, bringing experience in digital equity, school partnerships, and community-focused services that will shape how Towson and county residents access books, technology, and programs.
   

• Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller visits local Towson mental health center to discuss stigmas, solutions (thetowerlight.com) — Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller visited a Towson mental health center this week, stressing the need to expand access and reduce stigma for students, men, and communities of color. Local providers on Loch Raven Boulevard described rising prescription costs and stressors facing Baltimore-area college students, while Miller highlighted Medicaid, Affordable Care Act options, and proposed increases in the state's mental health budget.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Towson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am
Sunday October 4
• The Big Flea in Maryland →
  Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Boys' Latin Middle & Upper School Open House →
  The Boys' Latin School of Maryland, 822 W Lake Ave, Baltimore
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Doug Maher Duo →
  Rocco's, Towson
  11:30 am
Monday October 5
• POLICE CADET Written Test →
  308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Scam Smart: Protecting Yourself from Fraud & Financial Scams →
  JCC of Greater Baltimore - Park Heights, 5700 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore
  12:00 pm
• A Conversation with Graphic Design Alumni →
  7700 Osler Dr, Towson
  6:30 pm
• SESSIONS with Brody Bond // GUEST HOST: Eric A. Clayton →
  Neatfreak!, 1822 Fleet St, Baltimore
  7:30 pm
• Towson University Bands →
  Center for the Arts, 7700 Osler Dr, Towson
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Vendor / Flea Market Event →
  125 York Rd, Towson
  9:00 am
• Vendor/Flea Market to benefit Veterans & families →
  125 York Rd, Towson
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Wiener Walk Towson →
  Patriot Plaza, 400 Washington Ave, Towson
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is something new growing in my lawn.
  According to the internet it is a fungus called an elegant elephant horn or devils dipstick. Looks like a rotting carrot to me (Nextdoor Village Green)

• Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Towson. Apply here.
• The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. posted a job opening for Line Cook in Towson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Towson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lutherville

• Gavin Sheets: Related to ben sheets Home run Contract (sportsjone.com)
• Kathy Bologna (jamestownpress.com)
• A Retiring CEO With Thoughts on Forces Working Against You, Fallback Plans and 'Pleasing the Masses' (thecudaily.com)

Parkville

• Maryland School for the Blind invites community to 'See Beyond' at annual festival (wmar2news.com)

Baltimore

• HBCU football airs on MeTV Baltimore (wbal.com)

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-- 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!)
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