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🌱 Patch AM: Essex native priest tapped for major leadership role in local parishes
And on the Essex Patch calendar - Kore Barre Studio 2 Year Anniversary
Hey there, Essex! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Essex native priest tapped for major leadership role in local parishes
Also on today's calendar: Kore Barre Studio 2 Year Anniversary .
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New associate eastern vicar appointed to succeed Monsignor O'Connor (catholicreview.org) — An Essex native, Conventual Franciscan Father Donald Grzymski has been appointed associate eastern vicar for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, with a transition to full leadership next year. His new role will support parishes across Baltimore, Harford, and Anne Arundel counties, building on decades of service in local schools, parishes, and statewide ministries. 
📸 Around Essex
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex
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- Kore Barre Studio 2 Year Anniversary →
710 Concourse Cir, Baltimore
7:00 am - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093
9:30 am
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 5
📣 Essex Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back to School BBQ + Meet the Teacher
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
3:00 pm - Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - First Day of School!
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214 - Systemwide Professional Development Activities
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - Trivia Night 7:30pm →
Skipjack's Crab Deck, 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River
7:30 pm - Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - Orientation for Students Entering Grades 6 and 9
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - SOLD OUT Medium Debbie Wojciechowski at The Landing Strip →
The Landing Strip, 3030 Eastern Blvd, Middle River
5:30 pm - Bowleys On The Bay →
Bowley's on the Bay, 800 Chester Rd, Middle River
6:00 pm - Music BINGO with Braintease Games →
Skipjack's Crab Deck, 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Wednesday September 2
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Essex PatchAM possible:
- All Nite Sewer & Drain Cleaning, LLC — 4435647774
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is what I fixed for dinner.
Something to get over the hump on humpday. Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and some eastern shore sweet white corn and cherry tomatoes. Can't wait for… (Nextdoor Essex) - My husband found this little male poodle in the 700 block of Middlesex Rd about 5:30 this morning.
He seems well cared for but definitely lost with no collar. He's sweet & somewhat timid. He's safe in my house with food & water just keeping my dog… (Nextdoor Middlesex)
- K1 Speed posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Essex. Apply here.
- Wendy's - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Crew Member in Essex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middle River
- Low water pressure advisory issued for parts of Middle River, Essex (nottinghammd.com)
- Man accused of fleeing Dickson City police, ICE agent (wcexaminer.com)
- Aug. 20 Police Blotter: Burglaries, armed robberies, and assaults reported in northeast Baltimore County (nottinghammd.com)
Dundalk
- Dundalk Community Calendar: August 20 (somdnews.com)
Perry Hall
- Leak Inspections May Impact Baltimore Co. Water Pressure (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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