Bus Drivers Needed + Mobile Crisis Team Expansion + Fun Events

Get on up, Catonsville! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday off on an informed note. Catonsville news seems a bit slow this morning, but the events are plentiful. Keep reading to find out what you can get up to today.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Catonsville:

1. The Baltimore County school district has one of the largest bus fleets in the region, but not enough drivers to match. Shortages of drivers and attendants began before the pandemic, which has since exacerbated the problem. No experience is necessary as BCPS will provide free, paid training for both drivers and attendants. See here for Baltimore County applications. (WBAL)
2. Mobile crisis teams in Baltimore County responded to the 1,844, out of the 4,319 calls they received in September. When these small crisis teams are not available, calls are rerouted to an already limited police force. But a pilot program funded by a $1.6 million federal grants seeks to rectify those capacity issues. The program will add more more mental health professionals to mobile crisis teams, and reroute calls from the police to the crisis team when the call is mental health related. Plans for rollout begin next month. (The Associated Press)

Today in Catonsville

• [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (10:00 AM)
• Summer Food Drive: Items will benefit both the Catonsville Emergency Assistance (CEA) and the food pantry at Grace AME Church. Donations can be dropped off at 1010 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
• It's Neighbor Made Maker Fair: Stop by to find some ornaments, illuminated house boxes, watering cans with flowers and other hand constructed wooden goods. (11:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• DMV's Finest Competition Auditions: Auditions are for ages 8-18 (Exceptional 7 year olds will be accepted) (2:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Hoolapendence Day Celebration: Hosted By Knights of Columbus Patapsco Council No. 1960. (8:00 PM - 12:00 AM)
• Outdoor Concert - Speakers of the House: The Lurman Woodland Theatre is thrilled to be able to offer a full season of live music for 2021! (6:00 PM)

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Events:

• [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (July 10)

Job listings:

• Automatic Saw (Details)
• Dog Day Care Attendant (Details)
• Before and Aftercare Group Leaders and Aides (Details)
• Part time positions-20 hrs weekly to start (Details)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Madison Feser

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