All around the town
Bid! Martini Lutheran Preschool is holding an auction. Restaurant gift certificates, Orioles tickets, antiques and more are up for sale. Bid by visiting www.federalhillpreschool.org and click on the small auction item on the bottom left of the page. Proceeds benefit the preschool’s financial aid fund.
Pottery: Towson University holds a spring pottery sale on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts, Room 3012, Osler and Cross Campus Drive in Towson. Buy hand made pottery by students and faculty. Info: 410-704-2787.
Preakness Parade: The Preakness Celebration Parade takes place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 as part of Preakness Celebration Week. The parade steps off on Pratt Street and Howard Street and continues east on Pratt Street to Market Place. Be ready for detours, increased pedestrian traffic and delays. Info on the parade and related events: 410-542-9400.
Red Line: The Mayor’s Red Line Community Summit is held at the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration is free and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The proposed Red Line is a 12 mile, east-west transit corridor connecting Woodlawn and Bayview. For details, go to www.baltimoreredline.com. To register for the summit, go to www.mayorsredlinesummit.com or contact Danyell Diggs, Red Line Coordinator at 410-396-6856.
Glaucoma Screenings: The city has teamed up with several medical associations and eye professional offices to offer free glaucoma screenings. The next takes place on Tuesday, May 13, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai Hospital. The 2008 Eyes Have It screening schedule is available at www.fightglaucoma.org. City residents who are interested in being screened or have questions about the program can call 410–601-7295.
Calling All Actors: The Baltimore Theatre Alliance will hold its area-wide auditions on May 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and May 19 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Centerstage, 700 N. Calvert Street. Local actors are given a no-cost opportunity to audition for the majority of Baltimore-area theatres at once, at a time when theatres begin casting for fall productions. Actors have two minutes to showcase their talents. An accompanist is provided for actors who wish to sing on Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-noon. A designated slot for child actors is available. Register through www.baltimoreperforms.org, or call 410-662-9945.
Watch The Birdie: The Baltimore Bird Fanciers Club holds its bird show and mart on May 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tall Cedars Hall, 2501 Putty Hill Avenue, Parkville, $4/person. Info: www.baltimorebirdfanciers.org.
Lithuania! The 36th annual Lithuanian Festival takes place on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Catonsville Armory, 130 Mellor Avenue. Music, dancing, food, crafts and more. Admission $3/person. Info: 410-646-0261.
What’s Happening? It’s time for community flea markets, picnics and block parties, as well as vacation Bible schools, outdoor movies, festivals, carnivals and more. Send events in now for the Community Calendar. Information can be mailed to The Baltimore Guide at 526 S. Conkling Street, Baltimore, MD 21224, faxed to 410-732-6604, or e-mailed to newsroom@baltimoreguide.com. Deadline for each week’s issue is Friday at noon of the week before. Note: Include all information on events including a phone number where people can call with any questions.
