Council President and residents to
convene and draft action plan for Southwest communities
Join City Council President
Bernard C. "Jack" Young, residents, business and community leaders
of Southwest Baltimore on Saturday, July 25 to help prepare a plan of action
to address concerns around safety, sanitation, transportation, economic
development, and community health.
The Council President is eager to
join you and help develop a working plan to address neighborhood concerns. Please R.S.V.P. to beechfieldassociation@gmail.com
.
Meeting Location:Beechfield United Methodist Church - 541 S. Beechfield
Avenue
Date & Time:Saturday, July 25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
On Tuesday afternoon, Council
President Young attended the Calloway Kick-Off Celebration as nine new
homes begin construction in Reservoir Hill.
On Tuesday morning, Council
President Young addressed students participating in Network for Teaching
Entrepreneurship's BizCamp at the University of Baltimore.
On Monday, Council President
Young joined Mayor Rawlings-Blake, other elected officials and community and business leaders for the grand opening of the city's Employment
Connection Center. Photo courtesy of Mark L. Dennis.
On Saturday, Council President
Young joined community members at the annual block party celebration at
Tuerk House.
How Can You Help BARCS?
Ways to be a part of saving lives
www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org
There are many ways to help
Baltimore City's Animal Shelter. Monetary donations can be made by cash or
check, payable to BARCS. Monthly donations can be set up through your bank to
be automatically mailed to BARCS and you can designate funds to BARCS when
donating through United Way. It's easy to donate through the website at www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org
. Supply donations are also greatly appreciated. Bath
towels, leashes, toys, paper towels, rubber gloves, box tops, and more can
help us help animals in Baltimore City. Consider BARCS your go to place when
looking to adopt a companion. You can also foster pets through BARCS so that
we save room in our shelter and animals have a better chance of finding a
forever home. If you're looking to volunteer we have a number of positions
including dog walking, adoption counseling, surgery, animal care, events and
fund-raising, cat socializing, grant writing, and office work. BARCS saved
8,663 lives in 2013 and we hope to keep this number growing. BARCS is open to
the public Monday through Friday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All donations can be mailed to Baltimore Animal Rescue
and Care Shelter, Inc. 301 Stockholm Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230. For
more information please visit our website or call 410-396-4695. You can also
find us on Facebook.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
Greater Chesapeake
Volunteers Needed!
https://aim.bbbs.org/einquiry/einquiryzip.aspx?t=2
Becoming a mentor is easy.
Mentoring is about real relationships that help young people overcome
obstacles and thrive. From education to extracurricular activities to
community engagement, young people benefit from mentoring. Big Brothers Big
Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake Community One-to-One Mentoring Program
connects young people with caring adult mentors. Matches are provided with
professional supports, inclusive of a case manager, and monthly low to no
cost activities. We ask that volunteers commit to mentoring a child for a
minimum of one year and to plan two to three match activities per month. To
apply contact Danielle McDonald at 410-243-4000 or visit https://aim.bbbs.org/einquiry/einquiryzip.aspx?t=2
to complete an online application . Visit Big Brothers
Big Sisters on Facebook: BBBSGreaterChesapeake, Twitter: @bbbsgc and
instagram: bbbsgc.
Online Homebuyer Education Course
24 hours a day/7days a week
www.ehomeamerica.org/
Looking to buy a home? Don't just
take your best shot, make it a slam dunk! eHome America can help make your
homebuying experience a winning experience! Learn what you need to know about
the homebuying process, on your own schedule, from any computer. The cost is
low, but the information is invaluable. Visit us at www.ehomeamerica.org/
for more information, or to register online. Information
courtesy of Steven C. Kinney of the GO Northwest Housing Resource Center on
2300 Garrison Blvd., Suite 140. For more information e-mail skinney@go-northwesthrc.org
or call 410-947-0084.
Lonnetrix Wire Art
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
www.Lonnetrix.com
Lonnetrix Wire Art is offering
wire working classes at our studio in Baltimore, MD. The instructor/artist,
Mr. Lonnie Ingram developed his own technique at the age of 6 and has been
perfecting it for just over 25 years. You’ll learn his one-of-a-kind
technique and create a piece of your choice. For examples of what you could
create, please visit www.Lonnetrix.com
. Classes offered M-F 9 am – 5 p.m. $10/hour. Other class
times available upon request. Space is limited. Call us at 410-433-3145 or
e-mail us at Lonnetrix@yahoo.com
for more info.
GO Northwest HRC Mortgage
Delinquency Counseling "The Road to Recovery"
Every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
2300 Garrison Boulevard
This workshop is for individuals who are behind on their mortgage and/or
facing foreclosure. Free workshop and free parking! No pre-registration
required. Call 410-947-0084 x105 for more information.
12 African American Women Who
Changed The World
Once a month through 2015
Waxter Center, 1000 Cathedral Street
The Waxter Senior Center is hosting a Waxter Wisdom 2015 program to
include 12 African American woman who changed the world. This year-long
workshop series will portray 12 African American women who have influenced
and shaped the world as we know it today. The workshops will take place each
month at 10:00 a.m. at the Waxter Center on 1000 Cathedral Street. Caregiver
assistance information will also be available at all sessions as part of the
center's Project: Taking Care of Mom and Dad. Lunch will be included for seniors
at the presentations but must be registered for at 410-396-1324. Any
non-seniors wishing to enjoy lunch can purchase at the event for $5.00. The
workshop dates are:July 8th; Shirley Chisholm - August 12th; Ella Fitzgerald
- September 9th; Phillis Wheatley - October 21st; Wilma Rudolph - November
18th; Mahalia Jackson - December 9th.
Students 4 Students presents:
Carnival Games
Friday, July 24 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
417 E. Fayette Street, Conference Room 346-348
$10 meal ticket to include hot dog or hamburger, chips or popcorn, fruit or
cookie, and soda or water. Additional items for purchase. 2 games with ticket
purchase. Orioles Jacket raffle, tickets just $2 each or $8 arms length.
Proceeds to support the Rising Star Scholarship. For more information visit
410-396-5844.
BARCS Beach Basket Bingo
Friday, July 24 at 6:00 PM
2832 Nine Mile Circle, Catonsville, MD 21228
BARCS is hosting its first bingo fundraiser this summer at the FOP Lodge #69.
Purchase tickets online at http://baltimoreanimalshelter.org/events/2015/07/24/barcs-beach-basket-bingo
1st Annual Children's Summer Event
Saturday, June 25 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
5100 block of Park Heights @ the corner of Spaulding Avenue
Pimlico Merchants Association presents the 1st Annual Children's Event for
free! Contact Neighborhoods United for more information at 443-416-1443 or
the Pimlico Merchants Association at 410-542-6925. Rain location is 5011 Park
Heights Avenue.
Community Conversations: Safe
Neighborhoods, Safe Schools
Monday, July 27 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Southeast Anchor Public Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue
In conjunction with the Education Subcommittee of the Baltimore City
Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, City Schools invites you to a
community conversation to discuss how school police can work with schools,
students, and the community to keep students safe and in school during the
day. Other meetings scheduled in July at various locations for your
convenience.
Community Conversations: Safe
Neighborhoods, Safe Schools: Hispanic Families
Wednesday, July 29 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue
In conjunction with the Education Subcommittee of the Baltimore City
Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, City Schools invites you to a
community conversation to discuss how school police can work with schools,
students, and the community to keep students safe and in school during the
day. Other meetings scheduled in July at various locations for your
convenience.
Community Conversations: Safe
Neighborhoods, Safe Schools
Thursday, July 30 form 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hamilton Public Library, 5910 Harford Road
In conjunction with the Education Subcommittee of the Baltimore City
Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, City Schools invites you to a
community conversation to discuss how school police can work with schools,
students, and the community to keep students safe and in school during the
day. This is the final meeting.
50 Medicare Medicaid Anniversary
Celebration with Senator Benjamin Cardin
Friday, July 31 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
4501 Reisterstown Road
Join us as The Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging and CARE
Services celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid with Senator
Benjamin L. Cardin. For more information contact 410-396-2273.
4th Annual Community BBQ
Saturday, August 1 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Druid Hill Park, Chinese Pavilion, Swann Drive
Young Men with Power and Women with Class present the 4th Annual Community
BBQ. This is a free event but donations are welcome. For more information
call Keenen at 410-227-4848 or call Katia at 443-204-3123. Please visit www.youngmenwithpower.org
.
The Y.E.S. Program
Monday, August 3 to Saturday, August 8
University of Baltimore
The Our D.R.E.A.M. Foundation presents The Y.E.S. Program, a free youth
entrepreneurship camp for Baltimore High School Students. Apply now at www.theyesprogram.org
.
Fun Family & Friends Fitness
Day
Saturday, August 8 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lake Montebello
The Dunbar Alumni Class of 1972 is hosting a "Fun Family & Friends
Fitness Day" at Lake Montebello on August 8th from 7:00 am until 12:00
noon. It's about starting the morning with a healthy walk or run around Lake
Montebello with the opportunity for fellowship with one another. We are
soliciting community organizations to come out and provide health screenings
and health-related literature i.e breast cancer, diabetes, organ donations,
blood pressure and more. We are also seeking groups to come out to perform
Zumba, Aerobics, Yoga and other exercises. It's a chance to come out and
bring your hula hoops and jumping ropes. Water, fruits and healthy food will
be provided. For more information contact Bernard Wilson at 678-521-5046.
Back 2 School Rally 2015
Saturday, August 8 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
War Memorial Plaza
Come celebrate the start of a new school year with free backpacks and school
supplies, free childhood immunizations, giveaways, summertime fresh harvest
produce, live music, kids arts and crafts, motivational speakers and family
resources. No registration required. For more information contact
443-984-1650, or email back2schoolrally@baltimorecity.gov
or visit mayor.baltimorecity.gov/back2school
.
Divergent Day Camp Girl Scouts of
Central Maryland
Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
GSCM Urban Program & STEM Center, 4806 Seton Drive
For all girls entering grades 6 to 8 in fall 2015. Spend each day at campt
learning about the different factions from Veronica Roth's Divergent series.
Then, at the end of the week, decide which faction is right for you. Build
your skills in finance, science, and career exploration as you explore the
factions of Erudite and Candor. Learn to take care of yourself and others as
the Abnegation and Amity do through health eating and fun exercise. No cost,
free bus transportation. E-mail Gail Cuffie at gailcuffie@yahoo.com
for more information.
SafeCenter Youth Center Grand
Opening
Saturday, August 15 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1501 W. Lexington Street
Sponsor and volunteer opportunities available! Back to school giveaways,
games, prizes and more. To donate or for more information visit safealternative.org
or e-mail
info@safealternative.org
or call
443-453-8181.
Bea Gaddy Family Centers 5th
Annual Pizza Party for Children
Saturday, August 22 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
The Downtown Cultural Arts Center, 401 N. Howard Street
The Bea Gaddy Family Centers will use this event to register and re-register
up to 500 children ages newborn to 10 for their annual Christmas Party for
Children. There will be entertainment and pizza for all children. Parents can
reserve their space by calling 410-563-2749. No one admitted without a
reservation. Reservations accepted from June 1 to July 31 only. For more
information call or e-mail beagaddy@bea-gaddy.org
.
Roberta's House Family Fundraiser
for Healing Hearts
Friday, September 11 at 6:00 PM
The Ivy Center, 3515 Dolfield Avenue
Mystery Bag and Basket Bingo with a wide variety of prizes including vacation
packages, designer bags, shopping sprees, etc. 16 Bingo games and 4 specials!
Large raffles, bingo raffles, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Food and snacks
for sale. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For additional
information call 410-235-6633 and email info@robertashouse.org
.
2015 International Offshore Wind
Partnering Forum
Sunday, September 27 to Monday September 28
Pier 5 Hotel, Baltimore
The 2015 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum injects U.S. innovation
into the offshore wind dialogue, while highlighting European expertise. Our
event sparks ideas, offers a different approach and presents unique
perspectives on planning, constructing, and maintaining an offshore wind
project. It delivers multiple opportunities for personal networking - helping
you find the right business partners to implement these new ideas. Together,
with innovation and high performance partnerships, we can build a stronger
global offshore wind industry. For more information visit www.bizmdosw.org
.
Office
of the City Council President
100 N. Holliday St., Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-4804 (p) 410-539-0647 (f)