Community Calendar

Note: For a complete listing of all Community Calendar events, go to www.baltimoreguide.com and click on the Community Calendar link.

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, through June 19 at 3 p.m. for players of all levels. Info: 410-396-1168.
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.
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.
The Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District wants artists and craftspeople to show their wares at “Art-ket at the Market” on Saturdays from July 14-Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-noon at Bank and Conkling streets in conjunction with the Highlandtown Farmers Market. Info: Hilary 410-342-3960 or info@ART-ket.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.
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.
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. This applies to all league play in both Du Burns and the Myers.
Baltimore Blast Summer Soccer Camp (co-ed, ages 5-15) is held July 16-July 20, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $120/child.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Classes: Registration is open now until June 1 for first-session summer classes at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Registration is available in-person or on the phone. Info: www.ccbcmd.edu/schedule or CCBC Catonsville 410-455-4555; CCBC Dundalk 410-285-9668; or CCBC Essex 410-780-6363.
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.
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.
“Creative Expressions” is offered on Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. for ages 6-17. Explore the artistic world of watercolors in an open painting session.
“Explore Baltimore” on Thursday, June 7, 6:30 p.m. Discover tourist treasures in your own backyard. Presented by Peggi Powell of the Baltimore’s Visitor Center.
The “Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration” is held on Saturday, June 9 for kids of all ages. Stop by the library to sign up for the summer reading program, participate in sidewalk chalk art and eat ice cream treats.
The “Adult Summer Reading Road Trip” is held on Saturday, June 9 when the 3rd annual Adult Summer Reading Program revs up at Light Street. Let the journey begin.
“Drama Dayz” are held on Monday, June 11 and June 18, 6:30 p.m. where teens participate in fun theater games and improv exercises.
“Teen Caf” is held on Tuesday, June 12, 4 p.m. with crafts, games and refreshments for teens.
Friends of the Light Street Branch meet on Thursday, June 14, 6:15 p.m. New Friends are always welcome.
“Writers Live: On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance” is offered on Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar earned MBA degrees from Harvard Business School and are Chartered Financial Analysts. In their new book, they show women how to live within their means, invest wisely, and protect themselves from unseen circumstances. They also provide guidelines for talking frankly about money with one’s partner, including five mistakes to avoid.
“Smooth Summer Jazz” is offered on Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m. The house band, Gerrell, performs jazz favorites celebrating Black Music Month.
What’s Up In Fells? The Preservation Society’s Fells Point Ghostwalk runs through Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Info: 410-675-6750, ext. 12 or 16, or www.preservationsociety.com.
Fells Point offers time travel tours. See the Immigration Tour and learn about Baltimore’s role as a port of entry. It runs every Saturday at noon through Nov. 24. Info: 410-675-6750 Ext. 12 or 16.
Bingo! 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.
Got Shots? The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, 301 Stockholm Street, has its monthly rabies shot clinic on Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-noon for $6/pet. Info: 410-396-4695 or Info@baltimoreanimalshelter.org.
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. 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 are offered on May 31 and June 7. Info: 410-396-9392.
Access-sail-able: The Downtown Sailing Center, on the grounds of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1425 Key Highway, hosts Access-sail-able Sailing (for sailors with disabilities) on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All events are free, but require advance registration as space is limited. Upcoming dates also include: June 16, July 7 and 21 and August 11, all from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This seasonal program will be capped by the 6th Annual St Agnes “Ya Gotta Regatta” 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, August 25. All events are free and open to the public. Info: www.downtownsailing.org or 410-727-0722.
Dog Park: The Canton Dog Park holds its clean-up on the first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. The next clear-up will be held on June 2.
The Canton Dog Park public meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Broom Factory, Boston and Baylis streets, suite 235, 7 p.m. The next meeting will be on June 11. Info: 410-342-0900 (24-hour voice mail), dogpark@cantoncommunity.org.
Go Fish: Drop line at the Saturday, June 2 Fishing Festival for kids, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Prizes for first fish, biggest fish and more. Info: 410-396-9392.
Help Cure Lupus: The Alliance for Lupus Research holds a walkathon to help cure Lupus will be held Saturday, June 2 at Camden Yards, rain or shine. Registration begins at 9 a.m., walk begins 10 a.m. All of the proceeds will support cutting edge research into finding a cure. Info: 866-WALK-ALR (925-5257)or e-mail Sheri Kirkpatrick skirkpatrick@lupusresearch.org.
Pierogies! St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church sells pierogies on the first Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., weather permitting. The next sale will be on Saturday, June 2. Info: 410-327-2840.
Safety Summit: St. Phillip’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 501 N. Caroline Street, holds a Safety Summit on Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with reps of the Balitmore Police Department, State’s Attorney’s Office and Baltimore City Fire Department to answer questions on neighborhood safety, gang activity, victim’s rights, blue light cameras, community-police partnership, witness intimidation and more. Lunch included. Register beginning 10:30 a.m. or in advance at 410-732-8070, ext. 4.
Tree Huggers: Tree Baltimore is an effort by the city to double the city’s tree canopy in the next 20 years. The departments of Recreation and Parks and Planning are looking for comment on their plan to increase the tree coverage. Get the plan at: http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/government/recnparks/treebaltimore.html. Comments are due by June 2. There will be a public meeting on Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-noon at the Fred B. Leidig Recreation Center, 4521 Frederick Avenue. Info: Myra Brosius, 410-396-6109.
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.
The Canton Branch, 1030 S. Ellwood Avenue, has “Mother Goose on the Loose” for ages birth-2 years on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., and for ages 2-4 at 11:30 a.m. Caregivers must be present. Info: 410-396-8548.
On Wednesday, June 13, the Brooklyn Branch, 300 E. Patapsco Avenue, has “Multicultural Club” for ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Info: 410-396-1120.
The Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue, has “Father’s Day Celebration” for all ages at 4 p.m. Info: 410-396-0983.
On Friday, June 15, the Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Road, has “Preschool Story Time” for ages 3-5 at 10:30 a.m. Info: 410-396-1168.
Dancing for a Cause: Local 239 Union Hall, 1010 South Oldham Street, hosts a cancer benefit featuring music of the 50s and 60s as well as country music, on Sunday, June 3, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. for $20/person including food. Cash bar, raffles extra. All Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society at Dundalk’s Relay for Life on June 9. Info: Barbara Herman 443-742-4690.
Park Tours: The Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks and Landscapes will sponsor a walking tours of Patterson Park on Sunday, June 3 at 1 p.m. Discover the Olmsted legacy in Baltimore. The cost per person is $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour. Info/reservations: 410-256-2180 or wschaumburg@earthlink.net.
Christian Music Skate: Northpoint Skateland, 1111 Northpoint Road, hosts a Christian music skate on the first Monday of each month, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $4/person, skate rentals $1.50/person. All are welcome. Special youth group rates for groups of 15 or more (all together) $3/person. The next will be on June 4. Info: Charles: 410-292-9786, Charlessussan@msn.com.
Summer Concert: The Friends of the Oliver House hold free summer concerts at Oliver Beach Community Hall and Park, off Eastern Avenue extended, from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. The next is The Middle River Concert Band, on Monday, June 4, with marches, show tunes, novelty selections, big band and more. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Info: Ray 410-335-5834.
Clean-Up: South East Youth Academy and Students Sharing Coalition’s Justice Circle holds a community clean-up in Patterson Park on Monday, June 4, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. All are welcome to join. Info: Students Sharing Coalition 410-662-8999, kim@studentssharing.org.
Police/Community: The Southeastern District Police Community Relations Council meets on Monday, June 4, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Southeastern District police station, 5710 Eastern Avenue. Info: www.sepcrc.org
Care About Canton? The Canton Community Association’s Board of Directors meets at 7 p.m. at the Broom Factory building, Room 235, at 3500 Boston Street. There are no Board Meetings in July, August or December. The next meeting is June 5. Info: Info: 410-342-0900 (24 hour voicemail) or info@cantoncommunity.org.
Carroll Park: The Friends of Carroll Park meet at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Waymans Church,1305-07 Washington Blvd. between Bayard and S. Carey streets. The next meeting will be June 5. Info: Gary 410-366-3434.
Reunions: The Telephone Pioneers of America-Broening Highway hold their annual employee reunion on June 21. Worked there? Know someone who did? Call Jessie 410-633-7428. Ticket deadline is June 12.
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.
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 June 6.
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. Register on line t https://www.groupvbs.com/myvbs/?churchid=3405 or Anita Doda, 410-727-1068.
Back To School: Galilee Baptist Church, 2440 North Point Road, is holding a collection for school supplies to be distributed to needy students in August. Backpacks and other materials are needed. Info: Patricia Lacy 410-633-2766.

Coming Up….
Flea Markets: 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.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8212 Philadelphia Road, holds its flea market on Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on the front alwn. Spaces $10 each/with tables $15 each. Info: Bob Scheufele 410-682-4533, www.princeofpeace-md.org.
Feasts and Roasts: A bull roast is held on Saturday, June 9 in honor of the family of the late Mike ‘Wibs’ Woodard, local soccer luminary, 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.

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 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 Gr