Summer Second Fridays Are Back! Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of community, music, local businesses, food, and summer fun in Essex!  Second Friday of June, July, August and September Essex CDC Parking Lot, 25 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221 6 - 8PM Enjoy our food and beverage vendors featuring: Don't miss out on our refreshing Crushes, including a special Strawberry Jalapeño Lemon Crush! The evening's entertainment includes: Plus, enjoy free face painting, balloon art, community resource tables, and more! Thank you to our event sponsors, Baltimore County Department of Planning and APGFCU, for helping make this community celebration possible.

Join the Essex Exchange on Wednesday, August 19 at 9:00 AM for an informative presentation from the Baltimore Community Foundation. Learn about grant funding opportunities available for: Featured speaker Bobbi Nicotera, Program Manager at the Baltimore Community Foundation, will share valuable insights on available resources and how organizations can access funding to strengthen their communities. 📍 Essex CDC Office25 Eastern Blvd., Suite 98Essex, MD 21221 🕘 Time: 9:00–11:00 AM 📅 Essex Exchange is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. RSVP:📧 alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org📞 443-579-7974

Essex Outdoor Movie Night is BACK! Grab your chairs, blankets, family, and friends and join us Under the Stars for a FREE community movie night featuring Disney Pixar’s Elio! 📅 Friday, August 28, 2026🕕 6:00 PM📍 Cox’s Point Park 🎟️ FREE admission🍕 FREE pizza while supplies last🎁 Resource tables, giveaways, and fun for the whole community!🪑 Bring your own chair or blanket🥤 Bring your favorite movie snacks and drinks This is a night for neighbors to connect, families to enjoy time together, and our community to celebrate the end of summer. Everyone is welcome! We can't wait to see you at Essex Outdoor Movie Night: Under the Stars! For more information, contact Alison at 443-579-7974 or alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org