Southwest Visions Foundation

06/03/2026

Bring your buckets, bring a shovel - Free mulched wood chips located near the boat ramp at Southwest Area Park. Take as much as you want! h/t Green Trust Alliance for sharing the resource!

06/01/2026

The Community Heroes Award is open for 30 more days!

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier will recognize deserving individuals who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. Seven residents – one from each County Council district – will be honored for their selfless dedication to making a difference for those around them.

All Baltimore County Residents are eligible for the 2026 Community Leaders Award.

Examples of a Community Hero include – but are not limited to – an individual who:

Creates programs and initiatives in response to community needs
Raises awareness about their community’s history or legacy
Establishes and nurtures community relationships through neighborhood events, celebrations or fundraising
Promotes and celebrates diversity in their community
Advocates for their communities’ most vulnerable residents
Volunteers at local institutions – including schools – in need of assistance
All entries should include an up-to 350-word description of the nominee along with contact information. Submissions can be made through June 30, 2026.

The link to the application is here:

https://baltimorecountymd.jotform.com/261184564844969

Nominations for the 2026 Community Heroes Awards are now OPEN! 👋

Behind every great community are people quietly giving their time and hearts to make it better. We're honoring seven residents who've made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities!

Nominate the heroes in your lives via the 🔗 in the comments.

05/31/2026

Southwest Emergency Services is seeking summer volunteers. Please see the following for more information.

🚨 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑! 🚨⁣
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SWES (Southwest Emergency Services) is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help out in our food pantry this summer!⁣
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Come work alongside our legendary, long-term volunteer crew and make a direct impact right here in Arbutus.⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:⁣
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• 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: Stocking shelves/freezers, sorting produce, and loading grocery carts for neighbors in need (requires some lifting!).⁣
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• 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Mon, Wed, or Fri from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (minimum 1 shift/week).⁣
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• 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 1201 Maple Ave, Arbutus.⁣
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If you’re ready to show up, make a difference, and meet some great people, we want to hear from you!⁣
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➡️ 𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲, 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭: [email protected]⁣
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Thank you for your support! 🤝✨

05/30/2026

If you have some time this morning join the Greater Arbutus Business Association and help bring in the beautiful.

ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY:

If you have a w**d Wacker, hedge cutters, brooms, etc. and are volunteering for Beautification today, please bring it with you.

See you all shortly!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS OF BEAUTIFICATION DAY. Please show their businesses some extra love!

Groundshog Landscaping
Reign Aesthetics
Martha's Cafe
Sorrento of Arbutus
SERVPRO of Catonsville & SERVPRO of Reisterstown
All Things Air & Ice
Create with Art & Soul
Baltimore County Arts Guild
Peace Of Mind Property Management
Fish Head Cantina & Rockin' Sushi Bar
Leaps Ahead Learning Center
Arbutus Golden Eagles Past/Present/Future
Baltimore County Government
Fully Promoted
Get Organized

05/26/2026

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at UMBC hosts high school graduations from throughout the state of Maryland. Please be aware of potential traffic delays associated with the following:

05/24/2026

We have been advised that the Memorial Day observation has been canceled due to inclement weather.

05/21/2026

Community Farmer's Market TODAY at Arbutus Middle School.

Our May Farmers Market is after school today, May 21 starting at 3:30!

05/20/2026

The Public Input Meeting for Data Centers is happening tomorrow, May 21.


Meeting Details:

4:45 p.m. Board Meeting
5 p.m. Public Input Meeting on Data Centers


County Council Bill 3-26 requires the Planning Board to submit a report on Data Centers to the County Council by Thursday, October 1. Ahead of the drafting of the report, the Planning Board will hold a Public Input Meeting on the topic.

The Public Input Meeting will be hybrid, and participants may attend in person or virtually.

In person: 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Hearing Room 104, Towson, Maryland 21204
Virtual: Join the meeting online (Webinar password: 0521)


To register to speak, please email the following information to Taylor Bensley at [email protected]:

- Name
- Phone Number
- The organization you are representing, if applicable
- If you plan to attend the Public Input Meeting in person or virtually via Webex



You will receive an email confirming your registration and speaker number.

Speakers will be taken in the order in which they signed up and will be given two minutes to speak.

Written testimony may be submitted in addition to or in lieu of verbal testimony. Written testimony may be emailed to Taylor Bensley at [email protected], mailed to the Department of Planning, or hand delivered to staff. Email is the preferred method of submitting written testimony.

05/20/2026

Maryland Department of Natural Resources has all the info about fishing - even where you can fish without a license 🎣

There are more than two dozen locations throughout Maryland where you can fish without a license.

Find a license-free fishing area near you: https://mddnr.info/freemdfishing