Community Calendar

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 July 3. Info: Gary 410-366-3434.
Summer Camp: Mora Crossman Rec Center, 701 S. Rappolla Street, has spots on the 9 a.m.-3p.m. weekday summer camp for ages 5-12. Info: 410-396-9222.
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, (except July 4 and Aug. 15, 22 and 29), 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.
Be sure to sign up for Summer Reading Programs for all ages. There are programs for the “read-to-me” set, elementary school and teens and adults as well. Prizes and give-aways and reading adventures for everyone. Sign up at the Light Street Branch now. The programs end on Aug. 4. Don’t get left in the dust.
“Super Terp to the Rescue” on Tuesday, July 3, 11 a.m. Learn about pollution threats to the Chesapeake Bay, visit the hands-on Discovery Lab to play games and meet live Bay animals. Presented by the Aquarium on Wheels.
The Friends of the Light Street Branch meet on Thursday, July 12, 6:15 p.m. New Friends are always welcome.
“The Flying Tortoise Puppet Show” is held on Tuesday, July 17, 11 a.m. It’s a puppet show about a trickster tortoise named Mbeku, presented by Carolyn Koerber.
There’s “Jewelry Making” on Monday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. for teens. Can you say bling bling? Learn how to turn a hobby into a business.
Movie Night: “Homeward Bound” is offered on Thursday, July 19, 6 p.m. Bring your dinner. The library will supply popcorn and drinks.
“Community Collage” is offered on Tuesday, July 24, 1 p.m. for ages 6-12. Create a masterpiece with your neighbors. Be inspired by artwork from our picture books and create your own collage.
“Living History: A Child’s Early Maryland” is offered on Monday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Experience a colonial child’s life in this hands-on history demonstration from the Mount Clare Museum House.
“Tall Tales of the Wild, Wild West” is offered on Tuesday, July 31, 11 a.m. Saddle up for a hilarious ride through American folklore. Listen to stories featuring Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill with lots of audience participation.
“Life is a Highway” is offered on Monday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m.
The road ends for the summer reading program. Refuel and refresh at the Light Street Cruise In.
“Slime, Scales and Solutions” is offered on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. Meet live reptiles and amphibians and learn about the problems facing their homes. Presented by the Aquarium on Wheels.
Friends of the Light Street branch meet on Thursday, Aug. 9, 6:15 p.m. New Friends are always welcome.
“Hip-Hop Dance” is offered on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 4 p.m. for teens. Learn some of the same hip hop dance moves used by favorite artists.
“Tootlin’ All Day” is offered on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m. for ages birth to five. Experience a musical ‘Summer Fun’ adventure filled with songs, stories, sing-a-longs, and puppetry.
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.
Tuesday, July 3, 7 p.m., New Southwest Mt. Clare, meet at Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church, 1616 Wilkens Avenue.
Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m., Morrell Park/St. Paul’s, meet at Italiano’s Restaurant, 2229 Washington Blvd at Hollins Ferry Road.
Monday, July 9, 7 p.m., Federal Hill/Federal Hill South, meet at Porter’s Pub, E. Cross Street and Riverside Avenue.
Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m., Otterbein/Sharp Leadenhall, meet at S. Sharp and W. Henrietta streets.
Tuesday, July 17, 7 p.m., Carrollton Ridge, meet at Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, Pulaski and Ashton streets
Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m., Locust Point, meeting place to be determined.
Monday, July 23, 7 p.m., Riverside/SBIC, meet at Riverside Park Gazebo, Riverside Avenue and E. Randall Street
Wednesday, July 25, Pigtown, 7 p.m., meet at the Village Center (Bath House), 904 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, July 26, Brooklyn, meet at The Hargrove District Courthouse, 700 E. Patapsco Avenue.
Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
For The Fourth: On Wednesday, July 4, celebrate at the 7th Annual Waterfront Jazz and Arts Festival at Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Enjoy vendors of crafts, food and more, live music and other performances, and get a front row seat for the fireworks. The event is free, parking is $5 per car. Info: 410-396-7900.
Federal Hill holds its Fourth of July Parade with kids’ activities, free snow cones and prizes for participating kids. Design an original float or transform your vehicle, bike, stroller or wagon into an expression of star-spangled spirit. Assemble at 10 a.m. on the 800 block of William Streetwith the parade beginning 10:30 a.m.
Post-Pyrotechnics: Don’t want the fourth to end? The Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore, 601 E. Pratt Street, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free live concert and light show beginning right after the fireworks, by New York-based Pink Floyd tribute legend, The Machine. Open to ages 21 and up.
Wedgwood: The exhibit, “Three Centuries of Wedgwood at Mount Clare,” with over 300 wares produced over more than three hundred years by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, has been extended and will be at Mount Clare Museum now through Saturday July 7. The house is open for guided tours Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Info: 410-837-3262 or www.mountclare.org.
Cooperstown! Fortview Community Softball has openings on its bus trip to Cooperstown to see Cal Ripken inducted into the Hall of Fame, on Saturday, July 28-Sunday, July 29, staying overnight at the YMCA. Info: Larry 410-633-6672.
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 the following activities for children. Info: 410-396-1580.
“Mother Goose on the Loose” on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for non-walking babies, and at 11:30 a.m. for walking children, all with caregivers.
“Buena Casa, Buena Brasa” (Mother Goose on the Loose in Spanish) every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
“Terrific Twos” with fun for two-year-olds on Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
“Preschool Story Time” on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.
Game Day: Kid’s Game Day is held on Thursday, July 5 at Streetlite Christian Fellowship, 1121 Riverside Avenue from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages preschool through elementary school, includes crafts, face painting, relay races, and games. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be sold.
Go Fish! On Thursday, July 5, there’s Family Fishing Fun at Patterson Park’s boat lake at 9 a.m. Learn to bait, cast and fish with the Audubon Society. Bait provided, no fishing license required. $1/person. Info: 410-396-9156.
Outdoor Movies: Come to Federal Hill and bring your lawn chair, picnic blanket or yoga mat, and enjoy the ambience of free outdoor movies projected onto a screen held by the big golden hand at the American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway. Movies start at 9 p.m., the museum is open free (donations accepted) betwen 5 p.m.-9 p.m. The next movie is “Apollo 13” on July 5. Rain location: the Tall Sculpture Barn. Info: 410-244-1900, www.avam.org.
Art of the Matter: The Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames Street, has a July show running now through Sunday, July 29 with recent digital photos of Bob Rappaport. A free artist’s reception will be held Friday, July 6 from 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 July 6. 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 July 6. 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.
African-American: From July 6-8, the African American Heritage Festival, a celebration of African-American ancestry, with nationally known entertainment and educational exhibits, comes to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Hours are Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday noon-10 p.m. and Sunday noon-8 p.m.. Free admission. Info: 410-235-4427, www.aahf.net.
Movies: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will host free outdoor movie nights on Fridays at 7 p.m. (movies will begin when it gets dark). Dates are July 6, “Night at the Museum,” July 20, “Chronicles of Narnia,” August 3, “Cool Runnings,” August 17, “Cars.” Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and soft drinks will be available. Movies will be cancelled if it rains. For info call 410-866-8766.
Trips: The following trips benefit Sr. Julietta Siedlecka School in Poland:
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.
Bingo! St. Athanasius Parish, Church and Prudence streets, Curtis Bay, has non-smoking, handicap-accessible bingo on Friday, July 6, opening 6 p.m., $10/person, food for sale. Info: 410-355-5740.
The Fatima Jolly Club has lunch and bingo on Wednesday, July 11, 11 a.m., at 6420 E. Pratt Street. Tickets $15/person in advance only, no tickets at the door. Cake raffle too. Info: Pat Caporossi 410-391-9627.
Eastpoint Mall has free bingo the third Tuesday of each month in the food court, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. The next is July 17.
Quo Vadis Club has dinner and bingo on July 18 at 1 p.m., $18/person.
Adoptable Pets: Meet adoptable pets from the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter at the Saturday, July 7 African American Heritage Festival, noon-4 p.m. at Camden Yards parking lot. Info: www.aahf.net, 410-235-4427.
Volleyball! The Toyota Pro Beach Volleyball Tour returns to Rash Field on Saturday, July 7. The two-day event will feature some of the best men’s beach volleyball players in the U.S. and Canada in a double-elimination format. Seating is free to the public and there will be food, sodas and beer available, as well as live music from local bands. Play runs from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Info: www.corrigansports.com.
Can You Canoe? On Saturdays at 10 a.m. there’s the Morning Canoe Escape in Middle Branch Park, 3301 Waterview Avenue. For $5 a person, paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s “other harbor.” Recommended for ages 7 and up. Pre-registration required; call at least 24 hours in advance. Info: 410-396-0440.
Christmas In July: Patterson Park Baptist Church, 3115 Eastern Avenue, holds a women’s Christmas care and share fellowship on Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Enjoy free company, refreshments and go home with great hand-made Christmas decorations you’ve crafted in the company of your new friends.
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, July 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All events are free, but require advance registration as space is limited. Upcoming dates also include July 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.
Fear The Turtle: The Turtle Derby is held on Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m., at the Pulaski Monument in Patterson Park (rain location: inside the Mimi DiPietro Ice Rink). Registration begins 10 a.m. Three categories: box turtles, tortoises, all other turtles (no snappers!) Info: Turtle Central 410-396-6136 or Robert.wall@baltimorecity.gov.
Go Outside: The entire Federal Hill business district holds its firstst annual sidewalk sale on Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eat, stroll, shop, play and take advantage of bargains, sales, giveaways, specials and summer time fun.
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, July 7. Info: 410-327-2840.
Car Wash: Patterson Park Baptist Church, 3115 Eastern Avenue, holds a free car wash on Saturday, July 7, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on its parking lot (entrance on Ellwood Avenue).
Pets at Slam-N-Jam: Meet adoptable pets from the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter at the Saturday, July 7 Cherry Hill Summer Slam-N-Jam, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 971 Seagull Avenue. Free and open to the public. Info: 410-354-4938.
Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School is offered from July 23-27, with the theme of “Lift Off! Soaring to New Heights with God,” from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for kindergarten-grade 5 at Salem United Methodist Church, 3405 Gough Street. Registration will be held at the church on Saturday, July 7 from 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 410-661-3709.
Dundalk Church of the Nazarene, 1626 Lynch Road, is now taking registration for Vacation Bible School from July 23-27, with the theme of “Tumble Weed Gulch: Where God’s Love Changes Everything,” 6 p.m.-8 p.m.for age 4 through 6th grade. All are welcome. Info: Melissa Moser 410-282-2084.
Pet Party: Patterson Park Baptist Church holds a pet party on Sunday, July 8 in Patterson Park from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Come in with your pet for some fun and some pet pampering.
Dinner Dance: The Polish Home Club, 512 S. Broadway, has a dinner dance on Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Price includes open bar, platter, coffee and dessert with music by Joy. Info: John 410-325-2269.
Music In The Park: Patterson Park’s summer concert series with Mercy and WYPR continues on Pagoda Hill on July 8 with Squeeze Bayou at 6:30 p.m. Rain date is the following Wednesday. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Info: 410-276-3676 or friends@pattersonpark.com.
Game Night: Patterson Park Baptist Church, 3115 Eastern Avenue, holds a neighborhood game night on Monday, July 9, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Games for all adults and children, good fellowship and free refreshments.
Summer Art Camp: School 33 Art Center is holding Summer Art Camps for Kids. The 7-11 year old program will be held for 2 weeks - week of July 9 and week of July 16 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. There are two different teachers and the children will learning different skills each day. Info: 410-396-4641.
Traffic Concerns? On Monday, July 9, 7 p.m., Marcus Brown, chief-designate of the Maryland Tranportation Police, will be in attendance at the Louisiana Restaurant, 1708 Aliceanna Street, to discuss the monitoring initiatives to help with truck traffic issues in the Southeastern district. Streets reporting problems and violations include Boston, Aliceanna and Kane, as well as Dundalk and Eastern avenues. Info: Mel Techentin www.sepcrc.org.
For Teens: On Monday, July 9, 5 p.m., there’s “Just for Teens: Mad Scientists’ Lab,” in which teens can learn how to make fun and wacky science creations with everyday objects, at the Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue.
Also on July 9, there’s “Velocipede Bike Stop,” in which Velocipede Bike Cooperative’s traveling bike clinic helps with bicycle repairs and offers city-smart safety and maintenance tips, at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, July 11, 4 p.m., the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Just for Teens: Manga Maniacs,” a manga reading and discussion group.
On Thursday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. there’s “Just for Teens: Basic Self Defense,” in which teens can learn the basics of self protection from a professional martial arts instructor, at the Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Rd., 5:30 p.m.
Also on July 12, at 6:30 p.m., there’s “Just for Teens: Manga Mania Book Club,” a discussion of manga titles, plus refreshments, at the Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue.
Carnival: Sacred Heart of Jesus, 3500 Fleet Street, holds its parish carnival on July 9-14, gates open 7 p.m. Rides, games, food, raffles, wheels and more. Ride bracelets are $15 each. $3 off all bracelets with coupon Tuesday through Thursday nights. Info: 410-342-4336.
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 July 10. Info: 410-342-0900 (24-hour voice mail), dogpark@cantoncommunity.org.
Bariatric Surgery: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Avenue, holds a free bariatric surgery information session on July 10, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Francis Scott Key Pavilion. Info: 410-550-4471.
Mary Magdalene: Pastor Barbara Melosh of Salem Lutheran Church will present “Mary Magdalene: Bad Girl of the Bible, Apostle, or Both?” on Tuesday, July 10, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Sts. Stephen and James Lutheran Church, at Hamburg and Hanover Streets. All are welcome to attend.
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 July 10. Info: 410-539-1406.
Artists Wanted: 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 410-342-3234 or info@ART-ket.com.
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 July 11. Info: Chris McCollum 410-522-1409.
Gymnastics/Dance: Mora Crossman Rec Center, 701 S. Rappolla Street, holds ongoing registration for summer classes for ages 4 and up in tumbling and gymnastics as well as tap and ballet, with all classes beginning in July. Gymnastics begin this week and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m, $50/seven weeks. Dance begins on July 11, and will be held on Wednesdays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., $50/seven weeks. Payment by money order only, payable to Director of Finance. The center is open weekdays 2 p.m.-9 p.m. (2 p.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesdays through the end of the school year). Info: 410-396-9222.
About Schools: “School Community Conversations” will be held on Wednesday, July 11 at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue. From 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. come for help filling out free library cards (bring picture I.D.) and learn how to use the library’s computers free. At 6 p.m., a free dinner will be served. From 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., discuss issues and concerns about schools in the Southeast. The discussion is for adults and for children ages 12 and up. childcare activities for those younger than 12 will be provided free of charge. Info: 410-545-1871.
Jonestown Music: Historic Jonestown holds a summer concert series at a variety of venues. The next will be on July 11 with the New Legacy Jazz Band at the Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd Street. Take a tour from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Concerts begin 6:30 p.m. Info: Krista Greene 410-605-2964.
Alzheimer’s: Caregivers, friends and family of Alzheimer’s Disease patients may be interested in attending when author Ellen Young discusses and signs “Mom’s OK, She Just Forgets: The Alzheimer’s Journey from Denial to Acceptance,” on Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue. The discussion is free. Books will be available for sale.
Camp Baltimore: Camp Baltimore, a traditional day camp, features a variety of activities including performing arts, arts and crafts, environmental education, organized sports activities, field trips and more. Breakfast and lunch served. Before and after-care available for an additional fee. Available at all 46 recreation centers in the city. For information, contact a local rec center.
Music in Schools: The Baltimore Music Conference holds a four-day program from Aug. 23-26 to benefit music in the city schools. The event is to be held at the 1840s Entertainment Complex featuring over 100 performers, seminars, workshops and demonstrations, vendors, skateboard demonstrations, and a film screening of “Before The Music Dies.” Info: www.BMCon.org.
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.
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.
Buy A Brick: To help fund the upcoming renovations to O’Donnell Square the Canton Community Association is selling engraved bricks. Bricks are $60 each and will be installed at the east and west ends around the flower gardens. Info: www.cantoncommunity.org/documents/ods/brickform.pdf. Complete and mail the form into the CCA as directed.

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Carnival! The South Baltimore Little League carnival returns to the Little League fields, 1103 E. Fort Avenue, from July 16-21, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Advance ticket sales are now on. Advance tickets for Mondays-Thursdays allow kids to ride all night for $10 each. Purchase by July 16. Buy tickets at the concession stands or call Ron Krenzer at 410-804-5379.
Cooperstown or Bust! Fortview Community Softball has openings on its bus trip to Cooperstown to see Cal Ripken inducted into the Hall of Fame, on Saturday, July 28-Sunday, July 29, staying overnight at the YMCA. Info: Larry 410-633-6672.
Swann Park: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has completed its report on Swann Park, and is seeking public comment. All comments received through July 30 will be accepted. Send comments to: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, ATTN: Records Center, 1600 Clifton Road, NE (Mail Stop E-60), Atlanta, GA 30333. The Baltimore City Health Department requests that copies also be sent to: Rianna Brown, Baltimore City Health Department, 210 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore MD 21202. Need to review an online copy of the report? Go to http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BaltimoreCityHealthD/5f4d047e8b/a6a676d4de/f47ca0d626.
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.
For BARCS: The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is looking for local businesses to help sponsor and participate in their third annual fundraiser, BARCStoberfest, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (rain date Oct. 28) in Patterson Park. Promote your business and help the city’s homeless animals, at the same time by sponsoring or being a vendor for this popular community fundraiser. Various levels of sponsorship are available. Info: Debby Rahl 410-396-4695 or Debra.Rahl@baltimorecity.gov.
Crab Feast: 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.
Just Faith: Looking for an opportunity to learn more about your faith and build community in our parishes? The 30-week JustFAITH program offers an intensive study of the Christian’s call to address the needs of the world in a small group setting. Weekly meetings, regular reading, retreats and immersion experiences. Participation will be limited to the first 12 registrants. The program will run from mid-September ‘07 to mid-May ‘08. Info: Laurie Latuda at 410-385-2601 or lmlatuda@aol.com.
Maritime Magic: The Living Classrooms Foundation hosts its benefit party on Friday, Sept. 28,6 p.m.-midnight, with food from numerous caterers and restaurants, at the Living Classrooms Foundation’s Frederick Douglass/ Isaac Myers Maritime Park, 1417 Thames Street. $100/person in advance. Info: 410-685-0295 or www.livingclassrooms.org.
Trips: Community College of Baltimore County offers trips for pleasure or for the educational experience.Registration is open now:
Alpine Christmas- December 7-14 in Austria and Southern Bavaria. Info: 410-780-6717.
Costa Rica: A Spanish Language and Cultural Immersion Experience, January (date TBA). Info: 410-455-4174.
Vietnam, Jan. 3-17. Info: 410-465-1285.
Literary London with Shakespeare, Pepys, Dickens and Woolf- May 21-28. Info/cost, etc: 410-285-9886.
Info: www.ccbcmd.edu/internationaltravel.
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 military 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.
Perry Hall Class of ‘77 will be holding its 30-year Reunion Weekend November 17, 2007 with a bull roast at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen from 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m., tickets $49 each, and on November 18 with a football party at Liberatore’s in Perry Hall at 12:30 pm, tickets $25 each. Make checks payable to “Suzanne Molino Singleton for PH Class of ‘77 and mail to P.O. Box 907, Sparks MD 21152. Include name, address, email, phone. Ticket prices will go up in the fall. E-mail any questions to 29angels@comcast.net.

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.

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.
Old Bike? Got an old bike that isn’t getting use? Want to refurbish one and bring it up to speed? The Velocipede Bike Project takes in old bikes and refurbishes them for new use. It also teaches individuals how to do tune-ups and maintenance. The shop is locatd at 4 W. Lanvale Street, and is open Wednesdays and Thursdays 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (but on that day only for building up shop bikes worth <$40, no repairs). Info: http://www.velocipedebikeproject.org or info@velocipedebikeproject.org.
Cancer Support: The Baltimore Cancer Support Group meets every Monday from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Church, 2120 Dundalk Avenue, and is open to patients, caregivers and the bereaved. Info: Geri Booker 410-671-6828.
Nar-Anon Family Group: The Nar-Anon Family Group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 104 at St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2120 Dundalk Avenue. Info: 410- 529-5063 or 410-285-3437. Nar-Anon also meets Saturdays at the North Point Government Center, 7701 Wise Avenue., at 5 p.m. Info: 410-284-1999 or 410-687-9570.
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).
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