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Eagle Scout Looking to Honor Amy Caprio

An Eagle Scout is starting a project to honor fallen police officer Amy Caprio, who died on May 21, 2018 in the line of duty. Owen Mrok wants to build a memorial garden at the Parkville Police Precinct 8 and has started a GoFundMe page for the project. Below is his story.

Hi I am Owen Mrok. I am an Eagle Scout candidate for Boy Scout Troop 124

I have been in involved in scouting, since I was a 7-year-old Tiger Scout. During my elementary school years, I completed the tasks necessary to earn my Arrow of Light with Cub Scout Pack 984, prior to bridging over to Boy Scout Troop 124.

As a Boy Scout I have completed all the necessary badges to be qualified to earn my Eagle rank. The Eagle rank is the highest achievement of the Boy Scouts.

My final step to complete is my Eagle Project.

An Eagle project, is an opportunity for a scout to plan, develop and give leadership to others. These are all things that I have learned through my years of Scouting. And now it is my time to demonstrate my mastery of these skills.

I am creating a memorial garden at the Parkville Police Department in Memory of Fallen Officer Amy Caprio. Officer Caprio died on May 21, 2018 in the line of duty. Her death had a huge impact on my community not just for myself but for many others as well. Her co-workers still struggle with her loss, as does her family.

Amy’s mother Debbie Sorrells goes to the precinct on a regular basis just to feel closer to her daughter and to maintain the relationship she and her family had with the other officers. The station currently has a county planted garden that is in desperate need of attention. Ms. Debbie has tried on her own to add flowers and things to make it a bit nicer for the officers to enjoy when coming to and from work.

My plan is to create a garden in Amy’s memory. A place where her mother, other officers as well as the community will have a place to remember her always. It will include plants and a few shrubs that are native to Maryland. As well as many other easily maintained flowers. And a marble bench similar to the one at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, for the Fallen Heroes.

To donate go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-garden-for-officer-amy-caprio?utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR36bzq_V4Cln_if-mZr1XiPVjIWQVLcNY-JfxUKcaX7Vf1Xn1Nf20C9n8o

“Not your Usual” Defenders’ Day Returns

Defenders’ Day is back but at a new location and date.

Debbie Staigerwald, Chairperson of Defenders’ Day, announced that War of 1812 event will move from its traditional home of Fort Howard Park to Veterans Park in Old Dundalk. There is also a new date as Defenders Day will move a week later from Labor Day Weekend to Saturday, Sept. 11 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“I am pleased to announce we will be having “Not your Usual” Defenders’ Day this year! Because of COVID, it will be much smaller than usual and no re-enactment, but we will be having stations with living history actors recounting the events of that day and the history of “The battle of North Point,” Staigerwald said.

“We will also be having children’s activities and soldier encampments. We will also have a small 9/11 memorial service at 3 p.m.”

There will also be food trucks and other events at the shopping center during Defenders’ Day.

For more information and/or to volunteer, please email Debbie Staigerwald

Watersedge Fall Festival Returns in September

The Watersedge Fall Festival is back.

This year’s event will be held Friday Sept. 10 , Saturday Sept. 11 and Sunday Sept. 12 at Watersedge Park in Dundalk.

Russ Amusements will have their beautiful rides and games back for another great festival. There will be live music all 3 days and a car show to be held Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. There will be multiple food vendors on site serving delicious food and treats

Advance ride passes will be available for purchase in July.

Golf Tournament Being Held for Wise Avenue VFC

A golf tournament will be held as a fundraiser for the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company in Dundalk.

The event will be held Monday September 27th at the Sparrows Point Country Club. Registration and a Continental Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. The Shotgun Start is set for 9 a.m.

The cost is $125 per person. Prizes will be given out.

For more information, contact Tracy Geho at 443-938-1658 or Tayvone Jackson at 410-814-9862.

Basketball Tournament to be Held for Essex

Baltimore County Department of Rec and Parks and the Baltimore County Police Department are hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament called the Big 3.

Boys and girls ages 9-17 and men and women ages 18+ in the Essex/Middle River area are invited to participate in the end of summer Big 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

The three-day tournament will be hosted at the Back River Community Center located at 801 Back River Neck Road Essex on held Monday, Aug.9 , Wednesday, Aug. 11 and Friday Aug. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Each participant must register via Eventbrite in advance and provide proof of age on Tournament date. Teams of 4 players max are allowed. Jerseys will be provided. Referees will be officiating games. Prizes, giveaways, food will be available with a live DJ on site.

Limited transportation will be made available to those who indicate need at time of registration.

Pick up locations will include from Mars Estates PAL located at 1498 East Homberg Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21221 and also the intersection of Back River Neck Road & Lanflare roads (near Royal Farms).

NPEVFD Edgemere Carnival Returns This Week

Presale tickets are on sale now for the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department Carnival. It will start on Tuesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. and will run until Saturday, July 31.

Hob’s Carroll Fuel has advanced ride bracelets for $15 each. Cash only on holds

New this year, you can buy advanced ride tickets through VENMO (North-Point) and pick them up at the carnival! $15 each! ($25 if you buy them at the carnival)
If you are buying through venmo, please make a note of your first and last name because ID will be required to pick up your tickets. Advanced tickets will not be sold after 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

Carnival opens every night at 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks are at dusk on Tuesday and the parade is on Friday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. There is Bingo every night at 7.

For more information, visit the NPEVFD website

National Night Out Events for East County

On Tuesday, August 3, the Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 38th year of National Night Out. This annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and is an opportunity for people to come together and build lasting relationships with the officers who serve in their neighborhoods.

The celebrations will be as diverse as our communities, with events scheduled including block parties, carnival games, school supply drives, educational seminars, and more! The common thread in every event is the spirit of togetherness and the goal of ensuring a safe and happy environment for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

On Tuesday August 3, turn your porch light on to show your commitment to your community and public safety.

The following is a list of some of the events scheduled in each precinct. More events may be added and some may change closer to the date, so bookmark this page and check back to plan your participation.

PRECINCT 8/PARKVILLE

Harford Park Citizens on Patrol

Contact: Denise Naylor (443-831-3556)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Block Party/cookout, Fire Department

Location: Harford Park Community Association building (2522 Linwood Avenue)

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Perring Park Citizens On Patrol

Contact: Kristen Piscopo (443-823-1738) or perringparkcommunity@gmail.com

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Block party with KONA Ice Truck

Location: Harford Hills Road (behind Harford Hills Elementary School)

Time: 7 to 8 p.m.

Seven Courts Citizens on Patrol

Contact: Shawn King – extkking@gmail.com

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Neighborhood party

Location: Seven Oaks Senior Center (9210 Seven Courts Drive)

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Overlea Community Association

Contact: Jessica Loveless – treefroggrl0688@yahoo.com

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Community Pot Luck Supper

Location: National History Society of Maryland (6908 Belair Road)

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

St. Johns Lutheran Church

Contact: Amanda Wood – Amanda.regina.wood@gmail.com

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Food, entertainment, games

Location: 8808 Harford Road.

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

PRECINCT 9/WHITE MARSH

Elmwood Belmar Community Association

Contact: Bill Thomas (410-299-3116)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Food, ice cream, games

Elmwood Elementary School (531 Dale Avenue)

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Fontana Village

Contact: Roberta Mosby (410-682-6607)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Games, face painting, talent show

Leasing office on Fontana Lane (1 Orion Ct.)

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Garden Village Association/COP

Contact: Wannetta Thompson (410-866-9269)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Unit

Activity: Community gathering, food trucks, music and games

Location: Garden Village Community Center (6011 St. Regis Road)

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Cowenton

Contact: Heather Patti – hp2970@yahoo.com

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Cookout/picnic, White Marsh Vol. Fire Dept., Child ID, face painting, Maryland State Police, Transit & Amtrak Police

Location: White Marsh Vol. Fire Dept. (10331 Philadelphia Road 21162)

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Linover Improvement Association

Contact: Caitlyn Klimm – president@linover.org

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Cookout and Block Party

Location: Terrace Drive (Entrance to Lillian Holt Park)

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

PRECINCT 11/ESSEX

Sussex Community Association

Contact: Ms. Leah Biddinger (410-622-9527)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Community block party

Location: Margaret Ave. & Cedar Rd. Essex, MD 21221

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Hawthorne Community Association

Contact: Ms. Cristi Demnowicz (443-413-1571)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Ice Cream Social

Location: Hawthorne Plaza Shopping Center (2109 Eastern Blvd. 21221)

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Precinct 11 PCRC/Aero Acres Civic-Improvement Association

Contact: Mr. Dennis Gilpin (410-960-0572)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Community food truck

Location: Salvation Army Field (1400 Fuselage Ave, 21220)

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

PRECINCT 12/DUNDALK

Civic League of Inverness

Contact: Kara Buchhold (443-717-2842)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Pizza and games

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

North Point Village Civic Association

Contact: Dave Patro (410-477-4095)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: TBD

Location: Battle Monument Park

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Lakes at Stansbury Shores

Contact: Kathy Murphy (kemurphy353@gmail.com)

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

Gray Manor

Contact: TBD

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: TBD

Location: Gray Manor Park

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Old Dundalk

Contact: Jessica Lilly

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Snacks, games and books

Location: Heritage Park

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Watersedge

Contact: Tammy Tudor

Officer(s) Assigned: Community Outreach Team

Activity: Games and snacks

Location: Watersedge Park

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Shredding Day Held at North Point Library

Do you have paperwork with private information that you don’t want to just throw in the trash?

The Baltimore County Public Library will hold a Community Shredding Day on Saturday, July 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the North Point Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk.

There is a three box limit per car. Business or commercial shredding is not permitted at this event. It is for personal/residential users.

Essex Day Returns in 2021 After Year Absence

Essex Day is back for 2021. This is after the 2020 event was canceled as a result of COVID-19.

The 46th annual event is set to return on this year on Saturday, Sept. 18. Essex Day takes place in the 400 & 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be the usually entertainment and food locations. Starleigh Entertainment will announce the musical events in August and eastbaltco.com will share that list once it becomes available.

Essex Day is still looking for vendors. Interested vendors can reach out to Brian at 410-905-8550 or bkm914@aol.com. or can download an application at www.essexdayfestival.com.

Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar to Host Shootout on the River

Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar in Sparrow Point will host Shootout on the River this weekend at its 4309 Shore Road location.

This event will bring top powerboat racers from across the country to participate in the first-ever sanctioned Shootout on the Chesapeake Bay’s tributary of Back River, Sparrows Point. The event is sanctioned by, American Power Boat Association (APBA) and Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA). Proceeds will benefit several charitable organizations.

This is a four-day event that will start on Thursday, July 8.through Sunday, July 11. In addition to the powerboats, music bands will be performing with other events.

Baltimore County Police has reported that Morse Lane will be closed from Wise Ave to Riversedge Way as a result of this event from July 8 to July 11. Morse Lane will be open to residents only – no through traffic for the duration of the event.

Parking for the event will be available at Value City at Eastpoint Mall, located at 7735 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 and is free of charge. Tiki Lee’s will be running complimentary air conditioned Coach buses to and from Tiki & Value City.

For more information about Shootout on the River, go to the Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar website.