Community Calendar

Hey, Teens: The Brooklyn Branch, 300 E. Patapsco Avenue, has “So You Want to Be a Tour Guide” on Tuesday, June 5, 3:15 p.m. Learn about careers in the tourism industry and what it takes to be a tour guide. Info: 410-396-1120.
The Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Road, has “Chess Challenge” on Tuesdays, from May 8-June 19 at 3 p.m. for players of all levels. Info: 410-396-1168.
The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Thinking Hip-Hop with Latino Artist Cristopolis” on Wednesday, May 23, 4 p.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
The Pratt Library’s Office of School and Student Services is accepting applications for the Community Youth Corps program for middle or high schoolers to earn community service credits. Get an application by logging onto www.smartlink.org.

Camp It Up: On Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Mora Crossman Rec Center, 701 S. Rappolla Street (in John Ruhrah Elementary School), holds registration for its 7-week summer camp. Camp runs weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for 50 kids ages 5-12 beginning Monday, June 25-Friday, Aug. 10. $450/child with family considerations. Money order only made out to “Director of Finance.” Aftercare available for additional fee. Registration for camp is first-come, first-served. Info: 410-396-9222, weekdays between 2 p.m.-9 p.m.

Carnival: The Boumi Carnival runs now through Saturday, May 19. Weekday hours are from 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday from 6 p.m.-11 p.m., and Saturday from 4 p.m.-11 p.m. with a kiddie carnival from noon-4 p.m. Admission is free, with a free band concert every night, a clown contest and parade Saturday at 1 p.m., and discount ride tickets available week nights. The carnival is held at the Boumi Temple, 5050 King Avenue in Rosedale. Info/purchase wrist bands 410-391-6400 or visit BoumiCarnival.com.

Roundtable: The Dundalk Chamber of Commerce holds a member roundtable discussion and luncheon on May 16 at the Poplar Inn, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15 members, $20 guests. RSVP by May 14: 410-284-3700.

Grants 101: The Enoch Pratt Free Library will offer Grants Collection free non-profit management and fundraising classes at the central library, 400 Cathedral Street. Info: 410-396-5320, grc@prattlibrary.org:
“Stamp On Charities,” Wednesday, May 16, 10 a.m.-noon.
“Board Development,” Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
“Before You Seek a Grant,” Tuesday, June 5, 10 a.m.-noon.
“Nonprofit Speed Meeting,” Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
“Collaboration: What’s It All About?,” Friday, June 15, 10 a.m.-noon.
“Introduction to Fundraising Planning,” Tuesday, June 19, 10 a.m.-noon.

Graceland Park: Graceland Park Improvement Association meets on the third Wednesday of the month at Graceland United Methodist Church, 6714 Youngstown Avenue. This month’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m with awards and a covered dish dinner. Guest speaker is Mayor Sheila Dixon. Info: Mr. Babe Grabowski 410-288-4046.

Lakeland: Lakeland Community Association meets every third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is May 16 at the Lakeland Recreation Center, 2921 Stranden Rd. at 7 p.m. Info: 410-396-1406.

Little League: South Baltimore Little League meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 8:30 p.m. at the Little League fields (a.k.a. Coke Field), E. Fort Avenue and Woodall Street. All are welcome to attend. The next meeting is May 16.

Auction For A Cause: Martini Lutheran Preschool’s online auction for Financial Aid provides an educational start for financially struggling families. Because the auction is local, there is a smaller pool of bidders, and an emphasis on local business and useful items. The auction runs now through May 20 only online at MartiniPreschool.cmarket.com. (Local businesses who wish to donate an item or service may click on the “donate an item” button.)

At The Pratt: The Light Street Branch, Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light Street, offers free programs. Info on all activities: 410-396-1096.
“Mother Goose on the Loose” is offered on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The 10 a.m. session is for non-walking children and the 11 a.m. session is for walking children. Parents/caregivers should choose the session that best fits their children’s needs.
“Toy Time” is held all Saturdays in May, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Make a play date with toys that stimulate reading readiness.
“Drama Dayz” will be offered on Monday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Teens can participate in fun theater games and improv exercises.
“Going, Going, Gone” is offered on Thursday, May 17, 1 p.m. Learn ways to protect the Earth and meet some live animals. Presented by the Maryland Zoomobile.
“Small Business Connections” is offered on Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of starting a business in Maryland, the basic components of a business plan, tips on managing the business, and the benefits of SBA’s financing programs while networking with other small business owners. Presented by the Small Business Administration, Baltimore Office.
“Love Blossoms” on Thursday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. DJ Larry McCoy casts a spell spinning love songs and plays your requests.

Be A Friend: Friends of the Southeast Anchor Library meet at the library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, on Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
Friends of the Brooklyn Branch meet on Wednesday, May 16, 3 p.m. at the branch, 300 E. Patapsco Avenue. Info: 410-396-1120.
Friends of the Canton Branch of the library meet at the library, 1030 S. Ellwood Avenue, on Monday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. and on Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. Info: 410-396-8548.
Friends of the Light Street Branch meet on Thursday, June 14, 6:15 p.m. Info: 410-396-1096.

Summer Camps: Baltimore County Dept. of Rec and Parks, Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services, has “The Sky Is the Limit” Performing Arts Camp, open to ages 6 and up, both with and without mild developmental disabilities, at the North Point Government Center, 7701 Wise Avenue in Dundalk. Camp operates on weekdays for five weeks, July 2-Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed on July 4). $200/person. Before/after care available. Register by June 14. Info/registration: 410-887-5370.
Baltimore County Dept. of Rec and Parks, Office of Therapeutic Recreation, operates summer camps for people with disabilities. Camps run for five weeks, July 2-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed on July 4). Register by May 18 or until camps are full, on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: 410-887-5370.

Bible School: Vacation Bible School is offered at Catholic Community School for ages 3-11 on June 18, 20, 22, 25 and 27. The theme is “Avalanche Ranch, a wild ride through God’s Word,” and the program is held from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $20.00 per child due by first night of VBS. Register online at https://www.groupvbs.com/myvbs/?churchid=3405 or Anita Doda, 410-727-1068.

Kids’ Library Fun: The Canton Branch, 1030 S. Ellwood Avenue, has Mother Goose on the Loose every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. (ages birth-two years) and at 11:30 a.m. for ages 2-4, all with caregivers. Info: 410-396-8548.
The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Mother Goose on the Loose” on Thursdays, beginning in June, at 10:30 a.m. for non-walking babies, and at 11:30 a.m. for walking children, all with caregivers. Info: 410-396-1580.
The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Buena Casa, Buena Brasa” (Mother Goose on the Loose in Spanish) every Wednesday starting on June 13, 10:30 a.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Terrific Twos” with fun for two-year-olds on Thursdays beginning June 7, 10:30 a.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Preschool Story Time” on Thursdays, beginning June 7, 11:30 a.m. Info: 410-396-1580.

Bodine Lecture: The Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument Street, has a lecture, “Bodine’s Chesapeake Bay Country,” on Thursday, May 17 by Bodine’s daughter, Jennifer, with a 5:30 p.m. wine and cheese reception and the lecture at 6 p.m. $8/person advance, $10 at the door. Info: 410-685-3750, www.mdhs.org/.

Under Pressure: Eastpoint Mall has free blood pressure screening by health professionals every third Thursday in the food court, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. The next is held on May 17.

Bus Trips: St. Elizabeth of Hungary holds a bus trip to Charlestown on May 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 per seat on a first-come, first-served basis. Bus leaves 9 a.m. from Baltimore Street and Lakewood Avenue. Info: 410-276-3098.
St. Francis of Assisi Sodality, 3615 Harford Road, offers a trip to St. Michael’s, Maryland with a self-guided tour of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, a cruise of the Miles River and lunch at the Crab Claw Restaurant, $80. Info/Reservations: Barbara Jo 410-488-3162.
Dundalk High Class of 1985 sponsors a bus trip to the Longaberger Homestead and Dresden on Oct. 26-Oct. 28, $415/person includes accomodations, many meals, transportation and more. Info: Anthony Makres 410-285-7899 or BasketDude5678@aol.com.

Go Fish! Family Fun Fishing Nights are presented each Thursday in May and June, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Patterson Park Boat Lake. BYO bait and rod, or use one of the park’s. The next is offered on May 17. Info: 410-396-9392.

Free Concert:The Hampstead Hill Nights with free live outdoor music returns to Hampstead Hill Academy at Linwood and Fleet Streets on Thursday, May 17 with Go Man Go featuring a variety of music from artists such as the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen with a special appearance by Ronald Rucker on the piano. On Thursday, May 25 it’s Tony Berry and New Money. Gates open at 6 p.m. rain or shine with concerts at at 6:30 p.m. Donations are welcome.  No alcoholic beverages or pets of any kind permitted due to Baltimore City Police Policy.  Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Food and beverages sold. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Info: Hampstead Hill Academy  410-396-9146.

Homebuyer 101: Tri-Churches Housing offers free homebuyer education sessions on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Series A, a two-class program, meets on May 17 and 24, September 20 and 27, and Nov. 8 and 15. Series B, a one-class program, meets on Feb. 15, April 12, June 14 and Oct, 11. All the above courses meet at 765 W. Hamburg Street in the upper hall. Series B sessions held on June 9, Aug. 11, Oct. 13 and Dec. 8 will be held at 815 Scott Street, and have limited availability. Info: www.trichurcheshousing.org or 410-385-1463.

Author, Author! Masha Hamilton signs and discusses “The Camel Bookmobile” on Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue. Info: 410-396-1580.
Michael Kostroff signs and discusses “Letters from Backstage: The Adventures of a Touring Stage Actor” pm Saturday, June 16, 2 p.m. at the Southeast Anchor Library, , 3601 Eastern Avenue. Info: 410-396-1580.

NU-COP: Neighbors United Citizens On Patrol (NU-COP) meets on the third Thursday of the month at 2238 Eastern Avenue, second floor. The next meeting is May 17. Info: Debbie Ritter 410-675-0273.

Police And Community: The next meeting of the Southern District Police Community Relations Council is Thursday, May 17,  at The Southern District Police Station, 10 Cherry Hill Road at 7 p.m. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, http://www.sdpcrc.org.

Library Fun: The Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Road, has “Preschool Story Time” for ages 3-5 on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Info: 410-396-1168.

Meet Adoptable Pets: On Saturday, May 19, the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter visits the “Kmart Adoptable Pets Event” from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at KMart, 222 North Point Blvd. Info :Info@baltimoreanimalshelter.org, 410-396-4695.

Asthma Screening: Adults and children with asthma can get a free asthma test at the Nationwide Asthma Screening Program on May 19 from 8:30 a.m.-noon at Women’s Health Day at Franklin Square Hospital Center, 9000 Franklin Square Drive. Info: www.acaai.org.

Community Trash: Patterson Park Neighborhood Association offers a community dumpster and pitch-in for its residents on May 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the intersection of Lombard and Ellwood. No household haz-mats or bulk trash. Meet at 9 a.m. to participate in the pitch-in. Tools and supplies provided.

Stories: The North Point library, 1716 Merritt Blvd., presents “Baby Boosters Story Time” for ages birth-23 months, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 24. Registration required, opens one week before program begins.
There are drop-in story times for preschoolers every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
A preschool story time is held on Saturday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. Info on all programs: 410-887-7255.

May Fair: On Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Grace United Church of Christ, 1404 S. Charles Street, has a May Fair with clothing, bake table and cake walk, flea table, plants, household goods and books. Neighborhood vendors, refreshments and drinks. Info: 410-685-7845.

Star Wars! Celebrate 30 years of Star Wars at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, on Saturday, May 19, noon-4 p.m. Enjoy activities for all ages, costumed characters and birthday cake as well as books, movies and more. Info: 410-396-1580.

Youth Activities: The Catholic Community of South Baltimore is holding a Youth Drop In on Saturday, May 19, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at Catholic Community School for kids in grades 6-10 of the neighborhood, schools and parishes. Chaperones are needed too. Info: Fr. John padrejw@yahoo.com.

Flea Markets: Abbott Memorial Presbyterian Church, Bank Street and Highland Avenue, holds its annual flea market on May 19, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3131 E. Baltimore Street, has a flea market on Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors. Refreshments and lunch from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 410-675-2753.
Light Street Presbyterian Church, 809 Light Street, has a flea market and silent auction, as well as a flower sale and cafe, on Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 410-539-0125.
On Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Grace United Church of Christ, 1404 S. Charles Street, has a May Fair with clothing, bake table and cake walk, flea table, plants, household goods and books. Neighborhood vendors, refreshments and drinks. Info: 410-685-7845.
Patapsco United Methodist Church, 7800 Wise Avenue, holds a rummage sail on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Locust Point Civic Association holds a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 9 (rain date June 16) from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Latrobe Park. Spaces available for $20. Volunteers also needed to donate baked goods for the LPCA table. Info: Sarah Clarkson 410-783-0013 or sarahclarkson33@hotmail.com.

Feasts and Roasts: The South Baltimore Little League holds a bull and shrimp roast on Saturday, May 19, 7 p.m.-midnight at the Knights Of Columbus Hall,1440 Hull Street, $35/person. Info: Ron 410-804-5379 or stop by the Little League Field Monday-Saturday to pick up tickets.
A bull roast is held on Saturday, June 9 in honor of the family of the late Mike ‘Wibs’ Woodard, local soccer luminary, on Saturday, June 9, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at ‘Du’ Burns Arena, Boston Street and Ellwood Avenue, with special dedication ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $50/person, advance purchase only. Wheels of chance, raffles, silent auction. Info: Steve Zerhusen 443-632-5464, zerahoo11@aol.com
The Southeastern District Police Community Relations Council crab feast is held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Captain James Landing, 2127 Boston Street. $38/person before Aug. 17, $43/person Aug. 18-at the door. Mail check or Money Order to SEDP-CRC P.O. Box 25795 Baltimore, MD 21224. Payment on Pay Pal (Electronic transactions add $ 5 handling fee and post mailing fee). Info: www.sepcrc.org/events.html, semelsedpcrc@aol.com.

Reunions: St. Rita Parish holds its celebration of the school’s 80-year tradition on Saturday, May 19. All events, with the exception of the catered dinner, are free. Tickets for the dinner will be $30, and are available by advance order from Denise at 410-284-0388. Those who want to contribute photos or memorabilia to the celebration can also use that number.
The 101st Airborne Division Association, with headquarters at Fort Campbell, Ky., is seeking “lost” Screaming Eagle veterans who served with the Division from World War II to Iraq. Info: 32 Screaming Eagle Boulevard, PO Box 929, Fort Campbell, KY 42223-0929; e-mail assocmemberinfo@comcast.net; www.screamingeagle.org, 931-431-0199 ext. 35.
The Patterson High School class of 1983 is planning a 25th reunion in 2008, and needs classmates to do some organizing for this event. Time and place TBA. Info: Randolph Veale 410-783-1474 or randyveale @aol.com.
St. Patrick’s Boys and Girls School, (Bank and Broadway) class of 1947, holds a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 23. Remember Sr. Clotilda? Info: Gloria 410-276-1025.

Military Reunions: Want to look up former shipmates? HullNumber.com was founded in 1999 as a free service enabling US Navy shipmates to renew old friendships. HullNumber.com currently hosts 8,700+ US Navy Ship, Submarine and Air Squadron Personnel Rosters. Info:  http://www.hullnumber.com/about.htm.

Art Show: The 41st annual Dundalk Art Show is held on Sunday, May 20 (rain date: June 3) at Veterans’ Park in historic Dundalk Village from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Live entertainment, food and activities. Presentation of awards at 3 p.m. Info: 410-284-2331 or dundalkevents@aol.com.

Park Tours: The Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks and Landscapes will sponsor walking tours of Baltimore parks: Carroll Park on Sunday, May 20 at 1 p.m.; and Patterson Park on Sunday, June 3 at 1 p.m. Discover the Olmsted legacy in Baltimore. The cost of each tour is $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour. Info/reservations: 410-256-2180 or  wschaumburg@earthlink.net.

Free Concert: Patterson Park Baptist Church hosts a free concert with the renowned Oak Grove Quartet on Sunday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. Refreshments afterward.

Spring Revival: South Broadway Baptist Church, 211 S. Broadway, holds its Spring Revival from May 20-23, starting 6 p.m. on Sunday, 7 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday. Guest speaker Rev. Rickey Burnett from North Carolina. Info: 410-732-8460.

Go Green: The Catholic Community of South Baltimore’s Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring a Go Green movie night with a screening of “An Inconvenient Truth” on Sunday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. (follows 6 p.m. mass) in the hall at Holy Cross. Admission free, refreshments provided. Info: Christopher Walsh 410-752-8498, ext. 1123.

Harbor View: The Harbor View Neighborhood Association meets on Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Ateaze Senior Center, 7401 Holabird Avenue. Discussion includes the park, and the benefit chili cookoff in June. The third annual “Dumpster Day” will be held beginning 7 a.m. on May 19 at the New Corral Inn. Info: Georgia Bartrum 410-236-0601.

Highlandtown: The Highlandtown Community Association meets on the third Monday of each month except for July and August, at 7 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 3403 Gough Street. The next meeting is May 21. Info: Don or Agnes 410-563-4485.

Care About Canton? The Canton Community Association meets at United Evangelical Church, 3200 Dillon Street, beginning at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.for socialing and refreshments). The next meeting is May 22. Info: Info: 410-342-0900 (24 hour voicemail) or info@cantoncommunity.org.

Eastwood: The Eastwood Community Civic Association meets on Tuesday, May 22, 7 p.m. in the Eastwood Elementary School, 428 Westham Way. Info: Linda Dapp 410-633-3995.

Job Search? “Interviewing Basics” is offered on Tuesday, May 22, 1 p.m. at the Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue. Info: 410-396-0983.

Living Flag: Approximately 2,300 children from schools throughout Maryland will present the first singing, living American flag at Ft. McHenry on Tuesday, May 22, 9 a.m.-noon. Events include a simulated bombardment, period re-enactors, tall ships, fife and drum corps and more. Info: www.americanflagfoundation.org or 410-563-FLAG (3524).

Got Preschoolers? MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) invites all mothers with children ages birth through kindergarten to attend its program, presented on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Streetlite Christian Fellowship, 1121 Riverside Avenue, 10 a.m.-noon. Childcare and activities will be provided. Mothers can go to connect with other moms and a guest speaker is usually provided. The next is offered on May 22. Info: 410-539-1406.

Bingo! Fatima Jolly Club has lunch and bingo on Tuesday, May 22, 11 a.m. at 6420 E. Pratt Street, $15/person (no tickets at door). Cake raffle. Info/tickets: Pat Caporossi 410-391-5627.
St. Casimir Church has dinner and bingo at Kolbe Hall, O’Donnell and Binney streets, on May 27, opening 11 a.m., $15/person. Info: 410-675-8828.

Soccer: The Myers Pavilion, 4300 West Bay Avenue, hosts soccer events as follows. For information, call Kay Overton 410-396-5782.
“Drop In Soccer/Open Play” continues through summer, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $5/person, co-ed for ages 14 and older. Players under 18 must have parent’s signature.
“Just For Fun” Indoor Soccer League play begins June 18 for ages 14 and over, June 19 for 5-6-7, and June 20 for 8-13. Clinics start a week earlier for all but ages 14 and over (no clinic). Games are 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. $30/person. Registration deadline is May 23, noon-6 p.m.
Summer Indoor Soccer League has an organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Myers. League play begins July 9 for all age groups, from under 8 to adult. $300/team fee, Referee fees range from $20-$28 per game.
Baltimore Blast Summer Soccer Camp (co-ed, ages 5-15) is held July 16-July 20, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $120/child.

Town Hall: Fells Point Development Corporation is holds a town hall meeting on May 23, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Louisiana Restaurant, 1708 Aliceanna Street. Find out about the work of FPDC and plans for the Fells Point business district. All welcome. Info: 410-675-8900, www.fellspointdevelopment.com.

To Your Health: Harbor Hospital hosts the following community health events. Unless otherwise specified, events are free and are held at Harbor Hospital Life Resource Center, or in the hospital’s Baum Auditorium, 2990 S. Hanover Street. Register in advance for all events. Information and directions regarding all seminars can be obtained at 410-350-2563 or www.harborhospital.org/
“Harbor Senior Event: Heart Health” is held on Wednesday, May 23, 11 a.m. Do you live a heart healthy lifestyle? Join nurse educator Jackie Badro, M.S., R.N., for a lively discussion on keeping your heart in tip-top shape. Bring your lunch and enjoy a movie and a healthy dessert after the seminar.
A seminar on “Chronic Headaches” is offered on Thursday, May 24, 5:30 p.m.
“Back to Feeling Better” is held on Wednesday, May 30, 5:30 p.m.
Harbor also offers a number of support groups and regularly scheduled programs:
Harbor offers $50 CT scans to people at high risk for lung cancer.Those who are older than 50, have a history of smoking (10 years or more) or a history of exposure to asbestos and/or secondhand smoke, may be eligible for this program. Call 410-350-2563 for more information or to schedule a scan.
Adult Day Health Center, for frail and medically handicapped adults, is held Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 410-350-8260.
Arm-in-Arm, for breast cancer patients and their familes, meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the LifeResource Center Library. Info: 410-987-4316 or 410-350-TALK.
Bay Bridge Breathers, for people with emphysema, chronic bronchitis and pulmonary fibrosis, is offered on the second Monday of the month at noon in the LifeResource Center Auditorium.

Gardening: The Federal Hill South Garden Club is now encouraging neighbors to enter their front and rear yards and even individual planters for consideration in the calendar. Contact Laura Steensen at lsteensen@hotmail.com to schedule a photo shoot.Write “garden club” in the subject line.
The club sponsors its 7th annual contest for the best front garden display. Any front garden display is eligible - planters, window boxes, flower beds and more. The first place winner will receive $100 cash and be pictured in the 2008 Federal Hill South Garden Club Calendar. Judging is on Saturday, June 2. To enter, send an email with your name, address and phone number to lsteensen@hotmail.com by June 1. Be sure to write “window box contest” in the subject line.

Hey, Teens: The Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue, has “Manga Mania Book Club” on Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Manga book discussions with refreshments. Info: 410-396-0983.
The Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue, has “Anime Action Night” on Thursdays, May 24 and June 28, 6:30 p.m. Anime movies with refreshments. Info: 410-396-0983.
The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Thinking Hip-Hop with Latino artist Cristopolis” on Wednesday, May 23, 4 p.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Club J.A.P.A.N. (Just A Perfect Anime Night)” on Thursdays, May 31 and June 28, 6 p.m. See anime films and TV shows. Info: 410-396-1580.
The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Manga Maniacs” on Wednesday, June 13, 4 p.m. Read and discuss the latest in Manga. Info: 410-396-1580.
The Pratt Library’s Office of School and Student Services is accepting applications for the Community Youth Corps program, for middle or high schoolers to earn community service credits. Get an application by logging onto www.smartlink.org.

Crime Prevention: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council holds COP walks as follows. Inclement weather policy:  If it is raining, the walk is canceled.
Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m., Pigtown, meet at The Village Center (Bath House), 904 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m., Brooklyn, meet at The Hargrove District Courthouse, 700 E. Patapsco Avenue.
Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.

Blood Drive: Union #2609 Steelworkers sponsors a blood drive on Thursday, May 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Union Hall, 550 Dundalk Avenue. Info, donation scheduling: Bill Woods 410-288-2190.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8212 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale, holds a Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, May 24, 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Info/to schedule a donation: Dianne 410-391-0298.

Rash Field: Community members are invited to participate in the next Rash Field community meeting on Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the Maryland Science Center.  At this meeting, design concepts will be presented for public input. To share additional ideas or concerns with the design team prior to the meeting (or between meetings), contact ctarbert@baltimoredevelopment.com, or Peter Little at peter.little@baltimorecity.gov.

Registration Fair: Thomas Johnson Elementary School (No. 84), 100 E. Heath Street, holds its Early Childhood Registration Fair on Thursday, May 24, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in the gymnasium. Parents should bring specific documents; call 410-396-1575 during the school day (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) for information. To register after May 24, call school secretary, Ms. Savage.

Regularly scheduled activities…
Addictions: Calvary Baptist Church, located on Manchester Road, Dundalk, will host a Reformers Unanimous International (RUI) group, which is an addiction abstinence program. It meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. Info: 410-285-4129.

Aerobics: On Wednesdays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., there’s light to moderate step aerobics for ages 13 and up at the Virginia S. Baker Rec Center in Patterson Park, 2601 E. Baltimore Street, $2/person. BYO equipment including weights, mat, water, towel, etc. Program runs through March 2007. Info: 410-396-9156.

Meet the Legion! American Legion Post #133, 506 E. Fort Avenue, meets on the first Monday of each month, and meetings are held on the first floor to better accommodate older members. Input and experience are always welcome. Info: Rick Davenport 410-752-5772.

Wish List: The Maryland SPCA and the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter accept donations of everything from copy paper to clumping cat litter. Donations include kennel supplies (such as old blankets or towels to be used as bedding), pet supplies (dog and cat toys) and office supplies (copy paper, printer cartidges, etc.). Full lists can be found on the groups’ websites. The Maryland SPCA, located in Hampden, www.mdspca.org or 410-235-8826, or the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, located in South Baltimore: www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org or 410-396-4695. Note: Can’t get to the shelter? Drop your donations by the Guide office during normal business hours and a volunteer will take them to the shelter for you.

Story Times: The North Point Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd., presents drop-in storytimes for preschoolers every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Info: 410-887-7255.

Fraud Detection: The Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland is looking for volunteers to serve in its Complaint Resolution and Fraud Detection Unit. Volunteers will work with consumers and businesses to resolve problems before they escalate to court proceedings. Info: 410-347-3990, ext. 3009.

Bible Study: Dundalk Church of the Nazarene, 1626 Lynch Road, invites all those interested in attending a Bible study group about Revelations. Classes are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All denominations welcome. Info: Michael Fiorenza 410-633-3696.

We Want Your Blood! The American Red Cross has an all-time low blood supply. Make an appointment at a Baltimore donor center by calling 800-448-3543 (800-GIVE LIFE).

Be a Star! Baltimore Youth Hockey, the oldest ice hockey club in central Maryland, will muster two teams for children 7-12 years of age next season, to compete as Patterson Park Stars based at the DiPietro Rink. Info: 410-426-4242 or www.byhstars.org.

Love Kids? CASA Baltimore, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are seeking volunteers age 21 and up who work as liaisons between abused and neglected children, and the child welfare professional community. Training provided. Info: Cindy Griner 410-244-1465.

Celebrate Recovery: Celebrate Recovery is hosted by Streetlite Christian Fellowship, 1121 Riverside Avenue. Share experience and victory over a hurt, habit or hang-up in this Biblical program. Celebrate Recovery is a “large umbrella” ministry. Everyone is welcome and childcare is provided. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. Info: 410-539-1406.

Cheer a Soldier: Want to express appreciation to soldiers serving overseas? Use www.anysoldier.com, a program that helps U.S. residents safely send letters, packages and other goodies to soldiers far from home. Info: www.anysoldier.com or Any Soldier Inc., P.O. Box 1929, LaPlata, MD 20646.

Fun Center: Colgate Recreation Council offers its Friday night Fun Center for ages 6-11 years old at Colgate Elementary School, every Friday night when there is school. Children participate in crafts, board games, active games, and all-around fun from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. There is a one-time registration fee of $3 and a weekly cost of $2. Guests are $3 per visit. Sign up between 6:30 and 7 p.m. any Friday after the program starts. Info: Shelly Jones 410-355-0246.

Community Groups: Send us your meeting dates so that we can list them in the Community Calendar. Information can be mailed to The Baltimore Guide at 526 S. Conkling Street, Baltimore, MD 21224, faxed to 410-732-6604, or e-mailed to newsroom@baltimoreguide.com. Deadline for each week’s issue is Friday at noon of the week before. Note: Please provide a contact phone number so that those with questions can get in touch with you.

Computers Aged? Donate old computers to be refurbished so that low-income individuals and groups can find jobs, identify resources, etc. Have one to donate? Want to get one? Info should be sent to mmmacw@juno.com or mail name and information to P.O. Box 27106, Baltimore, MD 21230.

Homeowners: A warning for homeowners who will repair and remodel their homes this summer: The Maryland Home Improvement Commission warns homeowners to use only licensed home improvement contractors to protect themselves from shoddy, incompetent construction and substantial loss caused by using unlicensed contractors. Report any unlawful practices by calling the Commission at 1-888-218-5925.

Cross Roads: Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Streetlite Christian Fellowship, 1121 Riverside Ave. Cross Roads is a new ministry of Streetlite designed to recover from alcohol or drug addiction. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for fe