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.
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.
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.
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.
“Love Blossoms” on Thursday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. DJ Larry McCoy casts a spell spinning love songs and plays your requests.
Blood Drives: 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.
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.
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 24. Info: 410-396-9392.
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.
Info on all programs: 410-887-7255.
Free Concert: The Hampstead Hill Nights with free live outdoor music returns to Hampstead Hill Academy at Linwood and Fleet Streets on Thursday, May 25 with 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.
Flea Markets: 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.
St. Casimir Church, O’Donnell Street and Kenwood Avenue, holds its parish festival on June 7-9, with food, an outside grill, silent auction, live music and games of chance as well as a flea market and classic car show. The flea market will run during the entire festival with special hours on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m.-noon. The first prize in the grand raffle this year is $1,000. Hours are Thursday, June 7 (7 p.m.-10 p.m.); Friday, June 8 (7 p.m.-11 p.m.); Saturday, June 9 (6 p.m.-11 p.m); Sunday, June 10 (1 p.m.-5 p.m.). Info: 410-276-1981.
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.
Meet Adoptable Pets: On Saturday, May 26, the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter visits the Harbor East Whole Foods, 1001 Fleet Street, for a meet and greet with an adoptable pet, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: Info@baltimoreanimalshelter.org, 410-528-1640.
Watch The Birdie: On Saturday, May 26, there’s the free monthly Birdwalk through Patterson Park with the Audubon Society, beginnng at 8 a.m. from the Marble Fountain. Info: 410-558-BIRD.
Bicycle: BikeJam offers its two Rec Rides on Saturday, May 26, beginning at BikeJam in Patterson Park at 8 a.m. The Waterfront Ride is 12 miles neighborhoods, including Federal Hill Park, and a bike-through of Fort McHenry, with the harbor, Canton and Fells Point included, $20 in advance and $25 day of event. The Parks Ride is a 31-mile jaunt to visit Patterson Park, Druid Hill Park, Wyman Park and passing the Cylburn Arboretum, $25 advance, $30 day of event. All rides end back at BikeJam. Info: 410-659-6429, www.bikejam.org.
Breaking Bread: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 7834 Eastern Avenue, holds a free soup kitchen in its fellowship hall on the last Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for those who are lonely, hungry, in need of warm clothing, or just want some the company of others. The next will be held on May 26. Use the Bank Street entrance. Info: 410-288-0537.
Bingo! 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.
St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church, 4708 Prudence Street, Curtis Bay, has handicap-accessible, smoke-free bingo on Friday, June 1, 6 p.m., $10/person, specials extra, food for sale. Info: 410-355-5740.
St. Rita School, 2905 Dunleer Road, has non-smoking bingo and lunch on Thursday, June 7, opening 10 a.m., $10/person. Carry-out available. Info: 410-284-0388.
The Allen Center for Senior Citizens, 1404 S. Charles Street, has community bingo on Saturday, June 9, noon-4 p.m. Doors open 9:30 a.m., games begin noon. Info: 410-685-6224.
Quo Vadis Club, 1921 Fleet Street, has bingo on June 10, 1 p.m., $18/person.
Eastpoint Mall has free bingo the third Tuesday of each month in the food court, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. The next is June 19.
Memorial Service: The Maryland Chapter of the Korean War Veterans’ Association holds a memorial service at the Korean War Memorial on Boston Street on May 28, 2 p.m. Open to the public. Info: Ray Glock, 410-477-8123.
Art: The Artist Market on the Waterfront runs each Sunday in June, rain or shine, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park located on Light Street between the Visitor Center and the Maryland Science Center. See and buy watercolors, sculptures, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, drawings, wearable arts, stained glass and more. Artists are now being sought. Info: 877-BALTIMORE or www.promotionandarts.com.
Art By Teens: Art by members of the Banner Art Club who participated in “MONUMENT: A Show of Artwork to be Remembered,” will be on display at High Grounds, 3201 Eastern Avenue, throughout May and June. A reception, and a chance to meet the artists, is offered on Wednesday, May 30, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Get A Job! “Perfecting Your Resume” is offered at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, on Wednesday, May 30, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
“How to Start and Manage Your Small Business” is offered on Thursday, June 7 at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, on Thursday, June 7, 6 p.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
Greektown: The Greater Greektown Neighborhood Alliance meets on Wednesday, May 30, 7 p.m. at Ikaros Restaurant, 4805 Eastern Avenue. Info: 410-206-8292.
Olmsted Legacy: A public forum, “Protecting the Olmsted Park legacy: Constiuency Building and the Role and Friends Groups,” is held on Wednesday, May 30, 7 p.m. at the Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park. Election of officers of the Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks and Landscapes, Inc., and a reception will follow. Info: 410-235-9149, jbec@comcast.net.
Grants 101: The Enoch Pratt Free Library will offer Grants Collection free non-profit management and fund raising classes at the central library, 400 Cathedral Street. info: 410-396-5320, grc@prattlibrary.org:
“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.
Ink And Lit: The “Eat Between The Lines” series continues on May 31, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum, where Ina Saltz, author of “Body Type: Intimate Messages Etched in Flesh,” reads and signs. Includes light fare, beer, wine and autographing (books sold separately). $35/person. Info: 410-385-1213 or www.citylitproject.org.
Wine, Wine, Wine: Friends of Patterson Park holds its fund raiser, a wine tasting, on Thursday, May 31, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (rain date, Thursday, June 7) $50/person. All proceeds benefit Friends of Patterson Park. Enjoy wines by Chesapeake Wine Co., music, appetizers and a complimentary wine glass. Info: 410-276-3676 or friends@pattersonpark.com
The 6th Annual Federal Hill South Wine Tasting is held at the Visionary Art Museum Sculpture Barn and Wildflower Garden on May 31. Info: federalhillsouth@juno.com, www.federalhillsouth.org
For Art’s Sake: The Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames Street, continues its show of Bonnie Sybert’s watercolors through Sunday, June 24. An artist’s reception will be held on Friday, June 1, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Info:  410-327-1272, www.fellspointgallery.org.
Good Counsel: The Belles of Good Counsel meet the first Friday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Hall. The next meeting is June 1. The Belles are a nonprofit ladies organization open to women of any faith. Info: Anne Marie 410-539-1053.
Date Night: McFadden Art Glass, 6800 Eastern Avenue, has “Date Night” on the first Friday of each month, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. the next will be on June 1. Bring a friend or a date and watch hand-crafting and glass-blowing. For an additional fee, onlookers can try their hand at blowing their own glass flower. Info: www.mcfaddenartglass.com or 410-631-6039.
Jazz Singers: Artscape hosts the all-male Cab Calloway Vocal Jazz Competition on Saturday, July 21. The first place winners of the Billie Holiday and Cab Calloway Vocal Competition will perform with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Artscape on Sunday, July 22. Applicants should submit the completed application, a $25 application fee, a resume, and a cassette tape or CD of no more than three of their own renditions of jazz favorites including one song previously recorded by Cab Calloway by Friday, June 1, 2007 at 3 p.m.  Info/application: www.artscape.org or 410-752-8632.
Polish Proud: The Polish Festival is held around the Pulaski Monument in Patterson Park, June 1-3, with entertainment by polka bands, ethnic food  and crafts. Hours are Friday 4 p.m.-10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday noon-10 p.m. Info: 410-879-6336.
Boat Lake: On Saturday, June 2, there’s a Boat Lake clean-up starting at 8 a.m. Volunteers are welcome. Help get the Boat Lake cleaned up in time for the fishing festival that runs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. that day.
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 byJune 1. Be sure to write “window box contest” in the subject line.
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 until camps are full, on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: 410-887-5370.
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. Online registration available at the website of  https://www.groupvbs.com/myvbs/?churchid=3405 or Anita Doda, 410-727-1068.
Trips: St. Francis of Assisi Sodality, 3615 Harford Road, offers the following trips:
Atlantic City, N.J. on Sept. 19, $40/person. Pay by Aug. 24.
New York City on Sept. 12 to see “Curtains” with David Hyde Pierce, $140/person, $100 deposit due immediately, balance by Aug. 24.
New York City on March 5, 2008 to see “Grease,” $140/person, $100 deposit due immediately, balance by Feb. 18, 2008.
New York City on March 26, 2008 to see “The Little Mermaid,” $110 due immediately, $40 balance due no later than March 10, 2008.
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.
Class Reunions: 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.
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.

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 cartridges, 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 fellowship and refreshments. Childcare will be provided. Info: 410-539-1406.
Double-Knit Needed: Have some double-knit fabric or clothing and want to donate it? The Quilters of St. Luke’s can use it to make quilts for the needy. Also needed are regular washable fabric (sheets are nice) for the quilt backing, and yarn to tie the sewn blocks together. All donations are welcomed by the women. Info: 410-285-1312, e-mail Peer04@bcpl.net or stop by the hall of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1803 Dundalk Avenue on Mondays between 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Hook, Line and Sinker: The free DPW Pocket Guide to Boating and Fishing in City Reservoirs is now available. Boat fishing season opens March 1 at Liberty and Prettyboy reservoirs, and April 6 at Loch Raven.  Boating season runs March 1-Dec. 31 at Liberty and Prettyboy reservoirs, and April 6-Nov. 25 at Loch Raven, which has a limited schedule after Labor Day. New this year, watershed regulations now allow the use of rowing shells at all three reservoirs. Info: 410-795-6150.
Family History: Researching the family tree? The Baltimore County Genealogical Society has compiled the interment records from 1892-2002 at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, at one time Baltimore’s premier cemetery for immigrants and their families, and still in active use today. Over 18,000 individual records, including names, addresses, children, spouses, families and other information that provides excellent resources for genealogy research. CDs are $15 plus $3.50 postage/handling. Send to D. Aleshire,  10224 Blandford Way,  Ellicott City, MD 21042. Info on the Baltimore County Genealogical Society, on how to locate Polish ancestors: Tom Bocek  tpbocek@bcpl.net.
Food Needed: The Center for Poverty Solutions, which provides bags of food for people who need emergency assistance, needs donations of nonperishable food items. Many of the clients are homeless and do not have cooking facilities or refrigerators, so the following items are especially welcome: peanut butter, soup, tuna fish, dry or canned milk, fruits and vegetables, canned meats, crackers and pasta. No glass jars. Bring donations to the center, 2521 N. Charles St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Facing Foreclosure? Baltimore City homeowners facing the threat of foreclosure can now call 311, where city operators will connect them to legitimate resources including the St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center in Baltimore, which has helped others keep their homes when they might otherwise have become the victims of property flippers. (Homeowners who live outside Baltimore City can call the hotline directly: 1-888-995-HOPE.)
Volunteer: Citizens Review Board for Children has an urgent need for volunteers to serve on the city’s review boards to provide oversight for abused and neglected children in out-of-home placement. Board meets 11 times a year. Info: Sandra Schiller 443-552-2074 or e-mail crbc@dhr.state.md.us.
Health Screenings: Harbor Hospital is offering eligible women free screenings, including mammograms, breast exams and Pap tests. Patients must be women age 40-64, Baltimore City residents, underinsured or uninsured and live on a limited income. Info: 410-350-2001.
Suddenly Single: Friends of Mercy, a support group which helps people adjust to the crisis of being separated, widowed or divorced—”single again,” holds activities including motivational speakers, monthly meetings, discussion groups, social and spiritual gatherings. Most meetings are held at Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Road. Info: www.friendsofmercy.org, 410-893-4584, info@friendsofmercy.org.
Go Fish: Patterson Park is starting a Youth Fishing Club for ages 12-16. Take fishing trips, learn about fishing and work on environmental projects. Adult volunters are also needed. Info: Bob Wall 410-396-6136 or robert.Wall@baltimorecity.gov.
Golden Agers: The Berkshire Eastwood Golden Age Club meets every Tuesday in the Berkshire Elementary Recreation Activity Room at 9:30 a.m. to play bingo, go on trips, dine with friends and more. Open to ages 55 and up. Info: 410-887-7160.
Grants: The Believe in Your Neighborhood Program, which provides non-profit organizations with cash grants to fund neighborhood events such as festivals, street fairs, fundraisers and concerts, is accepting applications now for those who want to receive funding for events of value to community residents and open to the public. The application deadline for events from July-December 2007 is Friday, June 1 at 5 p.m. Info/applications: 410-752-8632 or download at www.promotionandarts.com.
Big Dogs: A sofa is a terrible thing to waste. The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League is looking for loving homes for their “Gentle Giants.” They have about 75 Great Danes that currently need permanent homes or foster homes. Those with a big heart and interested in adopting a big dog, call 410-945-5454 or log onto www.mid-atlanticdanerescue.com.
Sing! Harbor City Music Company, a women’s a cappella chorus, is seeking motivated singers. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Info: 410-647-7773 or e-mail harborcitymusic@comcast.net.
Learn to sing a capella harmony with the Star Spangled Chorus Thursday nights at the North Point Government Center, Merritt Boulevard and Wise Avenue. The Dundalk Chapter of Sweet Adelines International rehearses at 7 p.m. Info: 410-288-0022.
Help Wanted: Harbor Hospital, 3001 S. Hanover Street, is seeking volunteers. Interested adults will help with services to patients, families and visitors. Info: Judith Castro 410-350-3478.
Hoover Ball: Hoover Ball, a game involving heaving medicine balls across a volleyball court, is played in Patterson Park every Sunday at noon. Players needed, no experience necessary. Info: www.fishcore.com/balthoover/hoover.html or Earl Millett at earl_millett@yahoo.com.
Animals! The Humane Society of Baltimore County, 1601 Nicodemus Road, is seeking volunteers age 18 and older to help with animal-related duties. Info: 410-833-8848.
Karate! The Virginia S. Baker Rec Center at Patterson Park has Shokotan karate (adults and kids ages 8 and up) from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays by the Patterson Park Karate Club, a branch of the Maryland  Shotokan Karate-do Association (MSKA) which is geared toward traditional martial arts and self-defense, not tournaments. $10/month. New students may begin any time. Wear comfortable clothes. Info: info@mdshotokan.org or www.mdshotokan.org.
Kiwanis: The Kiwanis Club of East Baltimore is seeking individuals to join an almost 60-year-old community-based organization whose main purpose is serving the children in the Southeast Baltimore community. Meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Presbyterian Church, Highland Avenue and Bank Street. Info: Randolph Veale 410-783-1474 randyveale@aol. com.
Knights Needed: The Knights of Columbus Council 13073 recruit Catholic men over the age of 18. Info: John Beutgen 410 802-3050.
Get the Lead Out: The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning has volunteer opportunities available, from office assistance to community outreach. Info: 800-370-5323.
Lock the Door: Police detectives are reminding residents to lock their homes (doors and windows), even if they’re only going out to walk the dog, go jogging or run next door to visit a neighbor. There have been multiple burglaries and home invasions in cases where the person has been gone only a few minutes, and even while the person was still at home. Take a moment to make sure car doors stay locked as well. Even in daylight, crime happens. And if you find you’ve been a victim, call 911 immediately.