Eastern Baltimore County News
Marshy Point Nature Center will hold their 13th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It is an all-day event and fall celebration. There will be games, hay rides, canoe trips, food, and more. Admission and parking are FREE.
The event is rain or shine.
Marshy Point Nature Center is located at 7130 Marshy Point Road in Chase.
Clean Bread and Cheese Creek will host a fall clean up for the historic Bear Creek shoreline on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Registration will be located next to Battle Monument School, 7801 East Collingham Drive in Dundalk.
Registration tents and the event banners will be on display.
Registration will open at 8 a.m. , and the cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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When volunteers arrive at registration they will immediately be giving supplies and sent to a designated area to begin cleaning up. Individually packaged snacks will be available.
”We run our cleanups as a family event with plenty of ways for volunteers to participate. We welcome every type of person of every ability level to contribute and assist with the cleanup,” said a statement from Clean Bread and Cheese Creek.
“Though it is true we will need people to dig out shopping carts and haul trash to the dumpsters, we need people to run water, food, tools, and trash bags (both empty and full) to individuals in the creek. People to sort recyclables from the debris removed.
“People will be needed to help at registration, setup food and snacks as well as many other less strenuous activities. We are also authorized to sign-off on Community Service and Service Learning Hours for students.
“The more people we have, the easier the work will be for everyone. We will provide lunch and snacks as well as gloves.
“A limited number of tools are available for sign-out, but suggest bringing your own if you have them.”
The historic shoreline of Bear Creek and Chalesmont Park is where both the British and American set up defensive positions during the War of 1812, Battle of North Point.
The Essex Day Committee reported a successful event for 2021.
“Thanks to all of our sponsors, vendors, entertainers and attendees for making this great event possible! Essex Day 2021 had a record crowd and we can’t wait for Essex Day 2022,” said a statement from the Essex Day Facebook page.
Essex Day returns for 2021 on this Saturday in the 400 & 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is after the 2020 event was canceled as a result of COVID-19.
Starlight Entertainment announced their Main Stage Lineup for Essex Day and it appears to be an all Rock lineup for the 46th Annual Event:
Noon to 1 p.m.: In Tension
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Sugar Jack
3 to 4 p.m: Glamour Kitty
4:30-5:30 p.m: AWAKEN
There will be a Circle of Faith stage this year at Margaret Avenue. Three Bridges will start performing at noon with special guest Randoll Rivers.
There will be food and drink, a beer garden, over 120 vendors, car show, pony rides, pie eating contest, strolling entertainers, and the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River will give museum Tours.
Parade and opening ceremonies start at 11:30 a.m.
It was also announced this week that Wendi Townsend from 98 Rock Baltimore will be hosting opening ceremonies at 11:30 a.m. on the main stage.
Here are a list of events to remember the victims of 9/11 in eastern Baltimore County on Saturday.
Baltimore County 9/11 Ceremony
To commemorate the events of the 9/11, Baltimore County Police and Baltimore County Government will hold a a wreath laying ceremony tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 11, to honor first responders and remember the lives lost that fateful day 20 years ago.
The ceremony will be held online at 9:30 a.m.
To watch the ceremony go to, facebook.com/BaltCoGov.
9/11 Memorial at Essex Volunteer Fire Company
The Essex Volunteer Fire Company will unveil a newly constructed memorial to honor the victims of 9/11. The event will be held at 11 a.m. at the Essex Volunteer Fire Company, 1449, Sussex Road in Essex.
9/11 Remembrance Bell Tolling Ceremony
Local firefighters and police officers remember the 345 firefighters and 72 police officers who gave their all on 9/11 at a ceremony at McAvoy’s Sports Bar & Grill between 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
The event is at 2531 Putty Hill Avenue in Parkville.
9-11 Tribute @ The Watersedge Fall Festival
There will be a 9-11-2001 tribute at the Watersedge Fall Festival on Saturday September 11, 2021 promptly at 5:30 pm at Watersedge Park
The Post 38 Honor Guard will present the colors followed by The Pledge of Allegiance , The National Anthem and a moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives on that horrible day ! A piece of steel from the remnants of the North Tower will be on site at the front of the stage .
This event will be held on the stage of the Watersedge Fall Festival 2021
Eastern Baltimore County News (Eastbaltco.com) reported that Essex Day is set to return in 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 to 6 p.m.
Today Starlight Entertainment announced their Main Stage Lineup for Essex Day and it appears to be an all Rock lineup:
Noon to 1 p.m.: Glamour Kitty
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Sugar Jack
3 to 4 p.m: In Tension
4:30-5:30 p.m: AWAKEN
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks-
Quint Bloch and Ethan Earle, are the newest Eagle Scouts from Troop 732.
Bloch led a team that made improvements to the outdoor seating area at Seven Oaks Elementary School for his Eagle Scout project.
Earle’s project included organizing the construction of a walkway from Perry Hall High School to Ratna Court.
Councilman David Marks went to the event and was joined by Renee Smith, representing Senator Kathy Klausmeier, as well as Delegates Joe Boteler, Harry Bhandari and Carl Jackson.
“We are so proud of these new Eagle Scouts and thank their family and supporters,” Marks said about the scouts.
Vance Schield was honored for becoming an Eagle Scout on Saturday, Aug. 7.
A ceremony was held at Back River Methodist Church in Essex. He was presented a citation from Delegate Ric Metzgar, who attended the event,
Schield is a student at Sollers Point and Chesapeake high Schools.
– Councilman David Marks with Zachary Lang and his parent’s Tami Lang and Neal Houk-
Perry Hall resident Zachary Lang was honored on Saturday, Aug. 7 Troop 247’s newest Eagle Scout at the Perry Hall Worship Center.
Lang’s Eagle Scout project involved the soundproofing of the band room at Eastern Technical High School, which was his high school.
He joins his older brother Bradley Lang, who was also honored as an Eagle Scout a few years ago. Bradley was also the Masters of Ceremonies at the event.
Congressman Andy Harris, Councilman David Marks and Delegates Carl Jackson Harry Bhandari & Ric Metzgar came to the event to honor Lang.
“This afternoon, I had the pleasure of honoring Zachary Lang as Troop 247’s newest Eagle Scout,” Mark said. “Congratulations to Zachary and his parents, Neal Houk and Tami Lang, for all their hard work!”
The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, will have a FREE Purple Saturday Open House featuring a special appearance by Baltimore Ravens Super Fan CAPTAIN DEE-FENSE!! He will meet fans and take pictures on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
There will also be museum tours, kids’ activities and more!
Plus, wear purple and get a free raffle ticket for our gift basket raffle. The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, gift shop will be open and there is still have a limited number of Middle River-opoly games available.
For more information, go to The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Facebook page
