Community Calendar

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, collars and leashes) 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.
Dog Days: Throughout July, the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Road, has “Dog Days of Summer,” with special gifts for all those who adopt pets. The dog kennels are also decorated in vacation and summer themes. Come vote for the best kennel. Summer hours are now Monday and Tuesday 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Wednesday and Friday noon-5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday noon-3:30 p.m. Info: www.mdspca, 410-235-8826.
Book Bank: The International Book Bank donates bulk quantities of textbooks and children’s books to schools and libraries in developing countries. Adult volunteers are needed to help identify and sort a large shipment of library books in our warehouse. A great project for teachers, librarians, or anyone who loves books. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, wear close-toed shoes (no sandals, flip flops, etc.), and be able to lift book cartons occasionally. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, July 25, noon-4 p.m. Water and Gatorade provided. Info: Valerie 410-685-BOOK or staats@internationalbookbank.org.
Jonestown Music: Historic Jonestown holds a summer concert series at a variety of venues. The next will be on July 25 with the Swining’ Swamis at the Caroll Museum, 800 E. Lombard 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.
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: Senior Exercises” is held on Wednesday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at the LifeResource Center. Mobility and balance are essential elements of healthy aging. Join Harbor Fitness Manager Mike Wozniak for a discussion of the health benefits of exercise, and participate in some easy workout moves for seniors. Wear comfortable clothing and don’t forget your water bottle. After the seminar, stay and enjoy a movie. A light lunch will be provided. To register, call 410-350-2563.
“Osteoporosis” is offered on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the LifeResource Center . Join Harbor Hospital expert rheumatologist Erinn Maury, M.D., to learn more about osteoporosis and what you can do at any age to counter it. A light dinner will be served. Call 410-350-2563 to register.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., Pigtown, meet at The Village Center (Bath House), 904 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m., Brooklyn, meet at The Hargrove District Courthouse, 700 E Patapsco Avenue.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m., Barre Circle, meet at Shahrazad’s Restaurant, 771 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m., Morrell Park/St. Paul’s, meet at Italiano’s Restaurant, 2229 Washington Blvd at Hollins Ferry Road.
Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
Kids’ Library Fun: On Wednesday, July 25 at 11 a.m., the Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue, has “Enchanting Rain Forest” for ages 6-12. Info: 410-396-0983.
On Wednesday, July 25 at 3 p.m., the Canton branch, 1039 S. Ellwood Avenue, has “Aquarium on Wheels Presents Super Terp To The Rescue” for ages 6-12. Info: 410-396-8548.
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.
On Tuesday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m., the Brooklyn Branch, 300 E. Patapsco Avenue, has “Precious Bundles and Two-Ney Tunes” by Pam the Kindersinger for ages birth-3 years with a caregiver. Info: 410-396-1120.
Music In The Park: Dundalk Concerts In The Park presents free concerts in Heritage Park. On Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m., it’s the country band, Deuces Wild. On Tuesday, July 31 at 7 p.m., it’s the barbershop group, Chorus of the Chesapeake. On Thursday, Aug. 2, it’s the big band sound of The Townsmen. Info: Joe Stadler 410-605-5642, Joe.Stadler@bankofamerica.com.
Music In Thames Street Park: A free evening of jazz is offered in Thames Street Park on Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. with music by the Gary Thomas Trio. Bring a picnic, a blanket or lawn chair.
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 “Edward Scissorhands” on July 26. Rain location: the Tall Sculpture Barn. Info: 410-244-1900, www.avam.org.
Art and Produce: Every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon, the Highlandtown farmer’s market and art sale takes place at Bank and Conkling streets. Features local produce, crafts and more. The event runs every Saturday through Oct. 27. The next is July 28. Info: 410-342-3234 or info@ART-ket.com.
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.
Tattoo: The U.S. Marines will perform a Twilight Tattoo Ceremony on July 29 at 6 p.m. The program begins with a concert by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Team and Color Guard. The Fort McHenry Guard, representing the 1814 defenders of Baltimore will demonstrate battle tactics of the War of 1812 with cannon drill, musket exercises and a bayonet demonstration. Following the concert, the Marine Corps Silent Drill team will perform modern rifle exercises. The evening program concludes with the audience folding the large 30 x 42-foot Star-Spangled Banner Flag. The evening ceremony is free, and parking is provided on-site. Info: 410-962-4290.
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: Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 5401 Eastern Avenue, has its Christmas in July bazaar, including bake sale and flea market, on Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spaces $10 each, with table $15 each. Info: Doris Lawrence 410-633-6628.
Adoptable Pets: Meet adoptable pets from the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter at the Saturday, July 28 meet and greet at the Harbor East Whole Foods, 1001 Fleet Street, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. From noon-2 p.m., there’s another meet and greet at Lucky Lucy’s, 1126 S. Charles Street. Info: Info@baltimoreanimalshelter.org, 410-528-1640.
SalsaPolkaLooza: The Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue, hosts SalsaPolkaLooza, a block party to showcasethe area’s immigrant-rich cultures, on July 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: www.creativealliance.org or 410-276-1651.
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 July 28. Use the Bank Street entrance. Info: 410-288-0537.
Water Ballet: Fluid Movement has “War and Fleas,” the kitsched-up version of Leo Tolstoy’s classic, set in a dog park, performed on the water. (Gotta see it to believe it). On Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, there are 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances (no food or beverages allowed) at Patterson Park’s pool. General seating for all regular performances is $8/person. Advance tickets available through www.brownpapertickets.com Type the key words: “Fluid Movement” or “War and Flea.” Tickets will also be sold at the door one hour prior to each performance.
Christmas in July: Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 5401 Eastern Avenue, has its Christmas in July bazaar, including bake sale and flea market, on Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spaces $10 each, with table $15 each. Info: Doris Lawrence 410-633-6628.
Swann Park: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) s seeking public comment on its report on Swann Park. All comments received through deadline of July 30 will be accepted. If using e-mail, comments should be sent to Lora Werner at the address of lkw9@cdc.gov. Mailed commens should be sent 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. Documents and information about Swann Park can be found at /www.baltimorehealth.org/swannpark.html.
Kids’ Camp: Streetlite Christian Fellowship, 1121 Riverside Avenue, offers All About Kids Production, a performing arts day camp, designed for grades one-six, from July 30-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Music, acting, stage movement and dance combined with creative and interactive Bible studies. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. Info: 410-539-1406.
Ellwood Park: The Ellwood Park Improvement Association meets quarterly on the last Tuesday of the months of January, April, July and October. The next meeting is held on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. at 454 N. Robinson Street. Use the side door entrance. All are welcome. Info: 410-522-4006.
Gotta Have Art: The Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames Street, has a new show running from July 31-Aug. 26 with Laura Forsythe-Chisolm’s garden art on reclaimed wood. A free artist’s reception is held on Friday, Aug. 3, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Info: 410-518-6579 or www.fellspointgallery.com.
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, collars and leashes) 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.
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.
Nazareth and St. Paul Lutheran Churches host Back To School Night on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran, Pratt and Clinton streets. Pre-register children to receive schools-specific and grade-specific supplies for grades K-8. Note: Supplies will only be given out on Aug. 22. Info/registration: 410-308-3545 on Monday or Wednesday between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. before Aug. 8.
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 Aug. 1.
School Registration: Fr. Kolbe School, 1035 S. Kenwood Avenue in Canton, is holding registration for grades PreK-3-Grade 8. After school care is available. School begins Aug. 27. Info: 410-342-2681.
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.
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.

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Buy A Brick: To help fund the 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.
Get Outta Town: The Senior Steelworkers Local 2609 sponsors a bus trip to Atlantic City on Tuesday, July 24, leaving from 550 Dundalk Avenue at 10 a.m. and returning at 10 p.m. $20/person with a rebate of $25. Info: Lena 410-633-7115.
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.
St. Francis of Assisi Sodality, 3615 Harford Road, offers the following trips. Info/Reservations: Barbara Jo 410-488-3162.
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;
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.
The following trips benefit Sr. Julietta Siedlecka School in Poland. Call in advance for information on all trips: Gloria 410-276-1025.
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.
The Polish Legion of American Veterans-Casimir Pulaski Post offers a Christmas trip to the Rainbow Dinner Theater, Paradise, Pa., on Thursday, Dec. 6, $80/person for dinner, show, transportation, extra stops at Dutch Haven Village and Bakery, and the Village of Dutch Delights. Hosted by Sweet Charity. Bus leaves White Marsh MTA Commuter Park & Ride at at Honeygo Blvd. and Mercantile Drive at 9 a.m. Info: Dottie DeCarlo 410-335-7744.
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.
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.
Just Faith: Looking for an opportunity to learn more about your faith and build community in our parishes? The 30-week Just Faith 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 partyon 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.
Reunions: The Kiwanis Club of East Baltimore will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of its charter on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Presbyterian Church, Highland Avenue and Bank Street. Seeking all former club members and former members of the Patterson High School Key Club. Info: Randolph Veale 410-783-1474, randyveale@aol.com.
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.