Community Calendar

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 Aug. 8. Info: Chris McCollum 410-522-1409.
Grant Deadline: Mini-grants of $500 each are available to groups and organizations that develop emergency preparedness strategies in conjunction with their local Maryland Citizen Corps Councils. This year, National Emergency Preparedness Month themes involve around Ready Kids, Ready Business, Multi-cultural Preparedness, Home and Family. Info: Debbie Staigerwald 410-767-1674, dstaigerwald@gosv.state.md.us. All proposals must be received by GOCI before 5 p.m. August 10, 2007.
Teen Stuff: On Wednesday, Aug. 8, there’s “Just for Teens: Manga Maniacs” to read and discuss the latest in manga, at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 4 p.m.
At 6 p.m., there’s “Just for Teens: Hip Hop Dance” at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 6 p.m.
On Monday, Aug. 13, there’s “Just for Teens: End of the Road,” a celebration of the end of the teen summer reading program with prizes and pizza for all teen summer readers at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, Aug. 15, it’s “Just for Teens: Best Friends Day” where teens can make a friendship bracelet for a best friend at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 3:30 p.m.
On Monday, Aug. 13, there’s “Just for Teens: Jewelry Making” at the Brooklyn Branch, 300 E. Patapsco Avenue, 5:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Aug. 16, there’s “Making It in the Music Business,” where teens can meet R&B sensation, Mario, hear about his latest CD “Go,” and learn how to be successful in the music business, at the Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue, 1 p.m.
On Thursday, Aug. 23, there’s “Just for Teens: Act Like a Lady or Act Like a Man,” a program on the best practices of etiquette presented by a representative from International House of Protocol, at the Washington Village Branch, 856 Washington Blvd., 3:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Aug. 30, there’s “Just for Teens: Club J.A.P.A.N. (Just a Perfect Anime Night” with anime films and TV shows at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue at 6 p.m.
BARCS Needs… The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, 301 Stockholm Street, is looking for donations of old or new bath mats — the kind that are soft on one side and have non-skid backing on the other. Donations can be brought to the shelter, or if your schedule/location isn’t conducive, just drop them by the Guide office at 526 S. Conkling Street in Highlandtown, between 9 a.m. and 5 .m. Monday through Friday, and we’ll be glad to take them over to BARCS for you.
Help At Christmas: Christmas might be the last thing on anyone’s mind right now, but the Salvation Army is accepting registration for its Holiday Assistance program. The Salvation Army holds walk-in registration for its holiday assistance programs, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays from Sept. 10-28 for low-income city and county residents. All applicants must bring a photo I.D., proof of income, proof of residency and social security card for all household members. Info: 410-783-2920, or www.tsabaltimore.org to find the nearest location.
Make Prom Possible: The Priceless Gown Project provides free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who cannot otherwise afford them. The project is seeking clean, new and nearly new gowns (2002 and newer) as well as accessories, such as costume jewelry, wraps, etc. Monetary donations and donations of services are also appreciated. Info: http://www.pricelessgownproject.org/get_involved/dress.shtml.
Kid Stuff: On Thursday, Aug. 9, the Canton Library, S. Ellwood Avenue, has “Tall Tales of the Wild West,” for ages 6-12 at 3 p.m. Info: 410-396-8548.
On Thursday, Aug. 9, the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, has “Aquarium on Wheels presents Slime, Scales and Solutions” for ages 6-12” at 1 p.m. Info: 410-396-1580.
On Thursday, Aug. 9, the Washington Village Branch, 856 Washington Blvd., has “Tall Tales of the Wild West” for ages 6-12 at 1 p.m. Info: 410-396-1099.
Music In The Park: Dundalk Concerts In The Park presents free concerts in Heritage Park at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Aug. 9, it’s the 50’s and 60s music of Bobby and the Street Rods. Info: Joe Stadler 410-605-5642, Joe.Stadler@bankofamerica.com.
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 “Field of Dreams” on Aug. 9. Rain location: the Tall Sculpture Barn. Info: 410-244-1900, www.avam.org.
Tiny Tots: The Audubon Society holds a Tiny Tot program  for ages 2-5, on Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet on the steps of the pagoda. Learn about honey bees and make a puppet to take home. Register by Thursday, Aug. 9. Info/registration: 410-558-BIRD or PPAudubon@gmail.com.
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. At least five community members must be present or the walk will be cancelled and the officer sent back on duty.
Thursday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m, Otterbein/Sharp Leadenhall, meet at S. Sharp and W. Henrietta streets.
Monday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Federal Hill/ Federal Hill South, meet at Porter’s Pub, E. Cross Street and riverside Avenue
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Locust Point, meet at Latrobe Park bath house, E. Fort Avenue.
Monday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m, Riverside/SBIC, meet at Riverside Park gazebo, Riverside Avenue and E. Randall Street
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Carrollton Ridge, meet at Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, Pulaski and Ashton streets.
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., Pigtown, meet at The Village Center (Bath House), 904 Washington Blvd.
Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.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 Aug. 11. Info: 410-342-3234 or info@ART-ket.com.
Parade and Festival! The Chesapeake Center for Youth Development Changes After School Program holds its 6th annual free to all Curtis Bay-Brooklyn Parade and Wellness Festival on Saturday, Aug. 11. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at 4th and Washburn and goes through Brooklyn, Brooklyn Homes and the Curtis Bay area, ending at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. The wellness festival starts after the parade and runs noon-3 p.m. in the back of the school. Info: 410-355-2612.
Back To School: Galilee Baptist Church, 2440 North Point Road, has a back to school day, when the church will distribute school supplies to students or their parents, on Saturday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: Patricia Lacy 410-633-2766.
Patterson Park Baptist Church will sell school supplies for $1 or a can of food per child. Parents should bring their child’s latest report card to the church, 3115 Eastern Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be backpacks, markers, pencils and pencil boxes, rulers, art smocks, glue sticks and more for sale. All money and canned goods will be donated to a local food pantry. Info: 410-675-8309.
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. by Aug. 8.
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.
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, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All events are free, but require advance registration as space is limited. 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.
O’s Fans! Old Otterbein United Methodist Church will hold its 3rd annual “Fan Appreciation Day” on Aug. 11, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. for crowds attending the 7:05 p.m. Orioles/Red Sox game. $1 hotdogs and hamburgers, drinks, water and of course peanuts, as a thank you to all the fans who support the peanut fund raising effort throughout the baseball season.
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 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.
Nigerian Fest! Celebrate Nigerian ethnic heritage with Nigerian inspired foods, handmade sculptures and jewelry, fabrics and more at the Showcase of Nations NAIJA Festival in Patterson Park on Saturday, Aug. 11 from noon-8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 12 from 11a.m.-8 p.m.  Admission is $5.Info: 410-608-0420 or visit www.bcacarnival.net.
Fells Point: Fells Point holds an estate sale on Aug. 11 and 12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at 1629-31 Aliceanna Street opposite the Public Comfort Station with antiques, furniture, housewares, fabrics, linens, vintage clothes, books old and new, vintage magazines, glassware, items left behind by many former tenants, from movie sets, from Creative Alliance and more. Also doors, windows and architectural elements. Proceeds benefit the Preservation Society and Fellís Point Visitor Center.
Clean That Pagoda: There’s a volunteer Pagoda clean up in Patterson Park on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Pagoda and tend to the gardens. Coffee, donuts and supplies provided. Info: lesley@pattersonpark.com.
Roasts and Feasts: Quo Vadis Club holds a shrimp feast on Aug. 12 at 1 p.m., $20/person.
The Dundalk Chamber of Commerce holds its fifth annual crab feast on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 7413 German Hill Road (across the street from Dundalk Florist, the Koch residence). $28 members, $33 guests. RSVP by Friday, Aug. 10. Info: 410-284-3700.
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.
Quo Vadis Club holds a crab feast on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m., $20/person.
80s Music: Baltimore County Dept. of Rec and Parks, Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services, ofers a  free 1980s themed “I Love My MTV Performing Arts Summer Music Program” for ages 10-adult, with and without disabilities at the North Point Government Center, 7701 Wise Avenue, now through Sept. 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m., and on Saturdays from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Come have fun singing and dancing to favorites like “Thriller” and “We are the World.” Info/registration: 410-887-5370.
Fells Point: Fells Point Community Organization meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at Louisiana Restaurant, 1708 Aliceanna Street. The next meeting is Aug. 13. Info: 443-791-1717.
Bible School: St. Paul Lutheran Church, corner of Pratt and Clinton streets, offers free Vacation Bible School from Monday, Aug. 13-Friday, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. Registration at 6 p.m. on Aug. 13.
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 Aug. 14. contributions of plastic bags are needed; please place bgs in the receptacle on the small dog side of the park. Info: 410-342-0900 (24-hour voice mail), dogpark@cantoncommunity.org.
Music In The Park: Patterson Park’s summer concert series with Mercy and WYPR continues on Pagoda Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 with Zim Zemarel. Rain date is the following Wednesday. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Info: 410-276-3676 or friends@pattersonpark.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 cartridges, etc.). Full lists can be found on the groups’ websites. The Maryland SPCA, located in Hampden: www.mdspca.org or 410-235-8826, or the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, located in South Baltimore: www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org or 410-396-4695. Note: Can’t get to the shelter? Drop your donations by the Guide office during normal business hours and a volunteer will take them to the shelter for you.
Be A Friend: On Wednesday, Aug. 15, there’s a meeting of Friends of the Southeast Anchor Library at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue at 6:30 p.m. New Friends are always welcome. Info: 410-732-6603.
Lakeland: Lakeland Community Association meets every third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is Aug. 15 at the Lakeland Recreation Center 2921 Stranden Rd. at 7 p.m. Info: 410-396-1406.
Middle Branch: The first draft of the Middle Branch Master Plan has been released. To review, go to http://www.baltimoremiddlebranch.com/pdfs/Middle_Branch_Book.pdf.
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. 15.
Candidate Forums: The League of Women Voters holds candidate forums as follows. The forum for City Council President candidates is scheduled for Aug. 21 and for candidates for Mayor on Aug. 28.  Both of these forums will be held at the central Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. with an opportunity for the audience to ask questions of the candidates.
In the Southeast, a forum with local City Council District candidates will be held on Aug. 16 at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
In South Baltimore, a forum with local City Council District candidates will be held on Aug. 22 at the Brooklyn Library, 300 East Patapsco Avenue, from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Info on the League of Women Voters: Judith Lipman, 410-377-7738,  lwvbaltimore@verizon.net.
Soccer Sign-Ups: The South Baltimore Youth Soccer League (SBYSL) has registration for ages 3-15 on Saturday, Aug. 18 and  Sunday, Aug. 19 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Little League Field, 1103 E. Fort Avenue. Registration fee is $50 per child. Please sign up as soon as possible as this is a late start. First come -first served basis. All new players should bring a copy of birth certificate. Games start in September. Info: Victor Doda  410-727-1068 or Vdoda@aol.com, www.sbysl.com.

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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.
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 located 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.
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.
Preschool: St. Jerome’s Head Start, 1530 Battery Avenue, has oenings in its full day pre-school, a free program serving three-and four-year-old children of low-income families. Info: Valeria Foster 410-727-2057.
Home And Garden: The Canton Home and Garden Tour is held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the event ($15 the day of for seniors). Info: Michele Franklin 443-722-6024.
Vendors Wanted: On Sept. 15, 1 p.m.-5 p.m, Abbott Memorial Presbyterian Church holds an arts, crafts and music festival on the lawn. Crafters are invited to register for a table free of charge. Info: Marlene 410-256-8381.
The Patterson Park Flea Market and Home-Made Craft Fair is Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain date Sept. 16). Booths are $20 until Sept. 8, $30 afterward. Info: Bev Wall bhfleamarket@yahoo.com or 410-675-0148. Info en Español: Jennifer 410-558-0722.
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 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.
Were You Kiwanis: The Kiwanis Club of East Baltimore will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary with their 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.
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.
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. Info: 410-342-0900 (24-hour CCA voicemail).
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.
That’s Entertainment: The Locust Point Recreation Council is selling the 2008 Entertainment Books for only $25 per book, with coupons for restaurants, movies, and other events, to benefit the rec center programs. Books for other states also available. Info: Alex 410-837-4134.

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.