Sept. 12: A Capitol Design, Crab Feast, Yoga Expansion

1. EVENT >> Take a virtual tour of the U.S. Capitol building while visiting the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum Thursday evening. Steven Livengood, Chief Guide for the United States Capitol Historical Society, will give an account of the design and construction of the capitol.

2. YOU SAID IT >> Is it safe to be a cyclist in Catonsville? Here’s one commenter’s take:

I am regular recreational cyclist (~3x per week) all year round, and I generally encounter courteous drivers, as long as I stay to the right, signal my intentions, and obey stop signs and traffic lights. My concerns are the cyclists who are too arrogant or unaware of their responsibilities as "vehicles" to obey traffic laws, and the few motorists who do not respect the right of cyclists to the road, and take unnecessary chances with our lives. The new negligent vehicular homicide law might help, but what is really needed is education on all sides. A major public service campaign using TV and social media would be a big help.

Join the conversation with your neighbors on Patch: Is It Safe to Be a Cyclist in Catonsville?

3. AROUND TOWN >> You may have seen the photo of the Frederick Road bedpan window display on Catonsville Patch the other day. But do you know the story behind the local artist?

4. UPCOMING >> Mark your calendars for the Annual Crab Feast and Auction in Catonsville. Yes, in years past, this popular event has been celebrated in July, but this year it’s on Sept. 27.

5. PATCH TIP >> Do you know of an event coming up in Catonsville? Add it to our community calendar: http://catonsville.patch.com/events