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 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 over 90 degrees at 6 p.m. or if the weather forecast is calling for thunder/electrical storms or if it is raining, the walk is cancelled.
Thursday, June 7, 7 p.m. Morrell Park/St. Paul’s - meet at Italiano’s Restaurant, 2229 Washington Blvd at Hollins Ferry Road
Monday, June 11, 7 p.m., Federal Hill, Federal Hill South, meet at Porter’s Pub, E. Cross Street and Riverside Avenue.
Tuesday, June 12 7 p.m., Curtis Avenue, meet at St. Athanasius Church parking lot, Church & Prudenece Sts
Wednesday, June 13, 7 p.m. Riverside/SBIC, meet at Riverside Park Gazebo, Riverside Ave & E Randall St
Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m., Otterbein/Sharp Leadenhall, meet at S. Sharp and W. Henrietta streets.
Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
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 June.
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.
Go Fish! Family Fun Fishing Nights are presented each Thursday in 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 June 7. Info: 410-396-9392.
Inside Job: “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.
Parish Festival: 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 car show will take place on Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 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.
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.
“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.
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. 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.
Randall Street Church, Randall and Belt streets, has bingo on Friday, June 11, 7 p.m., $3/person, food available. Info: Joyce 410-661-9240.
Dundalk American Legion Post, 3300 Dundalk Avenue, has lunch and bingo on Tuesday, June 12, opening 10 a.m., $6/person. Info: Barbara 410-789-7066.
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.
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.
Free Concert: Canton Baptist Church will be having a outdoor concert on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. out in the courtyard of the church. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.  All are invited to enjoy music and fellowship in a relaxed envoirment.
Live Theater: The Victorian play, “Our American Cousin,” penned in 1858, is performed in the Time and Tide Theater Garden at the Robert Long House in Fell’s Point (enter at 1732 Thames Street). Performances on Friday, June 8 at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 9 at 2 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, June 10 at 2 p.m. (admission on a pay-what-you-can basis). on other nights, tickets range from $5-$12. Get tickets online at www.instantseats.com or buy at the door. Info: 410-675-6750.
All Greek To Me: The St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival, a showcase of the Greek community, is held June 8-10 with dancing, costumes, food and tours of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 520 South Ponca Street, Friday noon-11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-11p.m. Info: 410-633-5020, www.greekfolkfestival.com.
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.
Berea Lutheran Church, 2999 Belair Road, holds a flea market on June 16, noon-4 p.m. Info: Janice 410-675-0659.
Dundalk Church of the Nazarene, 1626 Lynch Road, holds a flea market on Saturday, June 23, rain or shine, starting 7 a.m. Info: Michael Fiorenza 410-633-3696.
Dedication: Don’t miss the dedication of the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, on Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
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 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.
MADD Event: Mothers Against Drunk Driving co-sponsors the “Strides for a Change 5K” fundraising walk on Saturday, June 9, starting from Rash Fied at 9:30 a.m. Health and safety fair, kids’ activities, tribute area for victims of drunken driving accidents, and more. Info: www.stridesforchange.org.
The Library! The Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, holds its grand opening and dedication on Saturday, June 9, 8:30 a.m. Afterward, get set for the summer reading kickoff, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sign up for the summer reading program, “The Reading Road Trip.” Face painting, balloon sculpture and music by Grupo Latino Continental.
Tattoo: Ft. McHenry presents a military tattoo and performance on June 9, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. with the U.S. Navy band, color guard and drill team. Info: 410-962-4290.
St. Anthony Fest: Little Italy hosts its 103rd annual Saint Anthony Festival on June 9-10, noon-8 p.m. Food, music, activities and more, $1 admission per person. Games for kids and adults.Info: Gia Blattermann 443-851-3311.
Photos: Local resident Thomas C. Scilipoti holds an exhibit of his photos during the St. Anthony Festival in Little Italy on June 9 and 10. Info: 410-206-2050.
Bocce: Little Italy hosts bocce tournaments during the St. Anthony Festival on June 10 at 10 a.m., held on the Little Italy Bocce Field (902-904 Stiles Street). Entry fee $125 per team. Any four persons 16 or older are considered a team. Info: Gia Blattermann 443-851-3311.
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.
Church Anniversary: In celebration of its 125th Anniversary, Abbott Memorial Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Gospel concert featuring the Oak Grove Quartet beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 10.  The concert is open to the public and will be refreshments will be offered afterward.
Come Sail Away: The Downtown Sailing Center, on the grounds of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1425 Key Highway, hosts an open house on Sunday, June 10 from 10 a.m.-noon, and Sunday, July 8 from 10 a.m.-noon. All events are free and open to the public. Info: www.downtownsailing.org or  410-727-0722.
Dinner Dance: The Polish Home Club, 512 S. Broadway, has a dinner dance on Sunday, June 10, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. with music by Joy, including open bar, platter, coffee and dessert. Info: John 410-325-2269.
Make It Shine: On Sunday, June 10, there’s a Pagoda clean-up at 10 a.m. Volunteers are welcome.
Dem Parks! On Sunday, June 10, explore Baltimore by bike with the Tour Dem Parks program. Rides of 12, 20 and 30 miles will be offered. Rides begin around 8 a.m. from Carroll Park. Info: www.tourdemparks.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.
Trips: The following trips benefit Sr. Julietta Siedlecka School in Poland:
June 10 to Delaware Park Racetrack and Casino with races and casino opening 1 p.m.
July 6 to Atlantic City, N.J.
Aug. 5 to Delaware Park Racetrack and Casino with races and casino opening 1 p.m.
Sept. 7 to Dover Downs, Del.
Sept. 9 to Cherry Hill, N.J. Polish Festival
Sept. 21 to Green Dragon Market, Ephrata, Pa. with seven large market buildings and indoor/outdoor shops.
Oct. 3 to Harrah’s, Chester, Pa.
Nov. 7 to Atlantic City, N.J.
Nov. 12-16 to Las Vegas, Nev. at the Golden Nugget.
Dec. 5 to Charlestown, W.Va.
Dec. 7-9, New York City
Call in advance for information on all trips: Gloria 410-276-1025.
Dog Park: 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.
JMM Annual Meeting: The Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd Street, holds its annual meeting on Monday, June 11. The keynote address is “Katrina’s Jewish Voices” by Jayne K. Guberman of the Jewish Women’s Archives. The meeting runs from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. The new officers and directors of the JMM’s board will take office well. A reception will follow. Admission is free. Info/tickets: 410-732-6400, ext. 14 or e-mail idackmanalon@jewishmuseummd.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.
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.
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 June 12. Info: 410-539-1406.
Carnival: Our Lady of Fatima, 6420 E. Pratt Street, holds its annual parish carnival from June 12-June 16, opening 7 p.m.-11 p.m. weekdays, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday. Rides, food, live music, games and more. Karaoke on Tuesday night. Kids’ wristbands (all-night ride admission for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) for $10/day available in advance from the rectory. Info: 410-633-9393.
St. Brigid Church, 900 S. East Avenue, has its annual parish carnival now through June 16 with wheels, games, entertainment, country/western fix-ems and more. Info: 410-388-1212.
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 Bobby and the Street Rods, on Tuesday, June 12, with hits of the 50s and 60s. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Info: Ray 410-335-5834.
Fells Prospect: The Fells Prospect Community Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at Holy Rosary Church on Chester Street at Bank Street. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. The next meeting is June 13. Info: Kate Richardson 410-675-8827.
Library Fun: The Brooklyn Branch, 300 E. Patapsco Avenue, has “Multicultural Club” on Wednesday, June 13, 3:30 p.m. for ages 6-12. Learn about new places and the people who live there. Info: 410-396-1120.
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 Light Street Branch, 1251 Light Street, has “Creative Expressions” on Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-noon, for ages 6-12. Explore the world of watercolors in a fun painting session. Info: 410-396-1096.
Summer Camp: 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 at 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.
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.

Items for Community Calendar 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: In case of inclement weather, call the contact numbers listed for information on whether the event is still being held.