Homeless Animals: The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, 301 Stockholm Street, is looking for homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Foster homes are also needed for kittens who are too young to be adopted. Info: www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org, 410-396-4695.
Back To School: There’s Back to School Night on Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, corner of Clinton and Pratt streets. Info: bkenley1234@comcast.net
Block Party and Bible School: Dundalk Church of the Nazarene, 1624 Lynch Road, holds Vacation Bible School on Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and 19, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for ages 4 through sixth grade. VBS theme is “Museum 12627” and kids can help learn and solve Bible mysteries. Info: 410-633-3696
Outdoor Movies: Summer means outdoor movies, and Fells Point shows them on Broadway Pier at 8:45 p.m. every Wednesday, weather permitting (if weather doesn’t permit, films will be shown Thursday). On Aug. 12, “Talladega Nights.” On Aug. 19, “Slumdog Millionaire.” Info: Jason Sullivan 410-675-8900, www.fellspointmainstreet.org, jason@fellspointmainstreet.org.
Free movies are shown on Federal Hill, sponsored by the American Visionary Art Museum. Movies are: Aug. 13: “Ghostbusters.” Screenings start at 9 p.m.; Museum is open and free from 5 p.m.-9 p.m.on movie nights. Rain location: inside the museum.
The Little Italy Open Air Film Festival continues on Friday, Aug. 14 with “Roman Holiday” at 9 p.m. at the corner of High and Stiles streets. Special dinner menus available. BYO lawn chair. Info: 410-727-6876, www.damimmo.com.
There are movies in Patterson Park at 8 p.m. at the corner of Ellwood Avenue and Gough Street. On Aug. 15, see “The Neverending Story.” On Aug. 22, see “Kung Fu Panda.” Info: Christina 410-276-3676, christina@pattersonpark.com.
Get Outta Town: There’s a one-day bus trip to the Hollywood Casino in Grantville, Pa. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $30 due by Aug. 12; get $20 in slot cash and $5 discount on buffet. Bus leaves from 1351 S. Clinton Street 10 10:30 a.m. sharp. Info: Eva 410-488-6762 from 1 p.m.-1 a.m.
The following trips benefit Sr. Julitta Siedlecka School For The Blind in Poland. Book early as trips fill quickly. Info on all trips: Gloria Weber 410-276-1025.
Friday, Sept. 4: Charlestown, Charestown, W. Va.
Sunday, Sept. 13: Polish Festival, Cherry Hill, N.J.
Friday, Oct. 2: Penn National/Hollywood Casino in Grantsville, Pa.
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Dover Downs, Del.
Saturday, Nov. 21: Maryland Christmas/Craft Show, Frederick, Md.
Wednesday, Dec. 2: Delaware Park, Del.
Saturday, Dec. 19: New York, N.Y.
Dance classes: Swing, ballroom and Latin dance classes at United Evangelical Church, 900 block S. East Avenue, are moving to Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fee is $5 and a canned good for the homeless. John Butler, a former instructor at Arthur Murray, will take requests for dances to be taught. Enter by the double red doors. Info: 410-276-0393.
Bingo! St. Brigid, 900 S. East Avenue, has bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to benefit the Tuition Assistance Fund. Packages are $9 and $15. Info: MaryClaire or Jo Ellen at 410-563-1717.
Fatima Jolly Club, 6420 E. Pratt Street, has lunch and bingo on Wednesday, Aug. 12, opening 10 a.m., lunch at 11:15 a.m., bingo at 12:15 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance only, no tickets at the door. Info/tickets: Pat 410-391-5627.
Holy Rosary Church has lunch and bingo Saturday, Aug. 15, opening 11 a.m. in the church hall, 409 S. Chester Street, $10/person includes crabcake platter. Info: 410-732-3960.
On Wednesday, Aug, 19, there’s a Golden Express Bus Trip to Friendly Farms and bingo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Costs: $40 senior center members; $42 non-members, includes bus transportation, fried chicken with one crab cake lunch, and bingo before lunch, with prizes. Sign up soon-limited spaces available. John Booth Center has info: 410-396-9202.
The John Booth Senior Center, 229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, has bingo on Wednesday, Sept. 9, lunch at 11:30 a.m. with bingo at 12:15 p.m., $15/person total. Specials available at extra cost.
Archbishop Curley’s “C” Notes have bingo on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Curley High School, 3701 Sinclair Lane. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets/info: Donna Rosenthal drosent2@jhmi.edu, 410-288-5516.
Fuel Fund: The Fuel Fund of Maryland is recruiting volunteers to serve as instructors in the Watt Watchers program, an energy conservation and financial education program. Classes teach the basics, including understanding utility bills, energy saving tips to reduce bills, creating a budget and making homes and apartments more energy efficient. There are five one-hour classes in the program. To volunteer or for more info call 410-821-3022 ext. 106.
BARCS And Birds: The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter sponsors “BARCS Night at Aberdeen IronBirds” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. BARCS will have a booth at the game, featuring adoptable dogs. The IronBirds will give $2 to BARCS for all tickets sold using a special ticket form that is available via the BARCS web site, www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org, or by calling 410-396-4695.
Facing Bankruptcy? Those who are planning to file for bankruptcy, and who do not have a lawyer, should know that Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS), 1 N. Charles Street, will be conducting self-help classes for those with limited income and who are planning to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Classes will be offered on Thursdays, Aug. 13, Oct. 8 and Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 fee for materials. Info: 410-547-6537.
At the Lewis: The Reginald F. Lewis Museum extends hours every Thursday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m., now through Aug. 27 with reduced $5 admission. Look for special events every second and fourth Thursday. On Aug. 13, it’s aa poetry reading with Bettina Judd. Info: www.AfricanAmericanCulture.org/ThursdaysattheLewis, 443-263-1875.
Yappy Hour: There’s a happy hour to benefit the Canton Dog Park on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Kooper’s Tavern in Fell’s Point, 1702 Thames Street, time TBA. All proceeds go directly to the dog park. Food and drink specials available, live music and raffles. Info:www.cantondogpark.org, info@cantondogpark.org.
Baseball! The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River sells tickets to the Aberdeen Ironbirds on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2:35 p.m., terrace box, $15/person with parking and program included. Also available are tickets for Bowie Baysox game (with night fireworks) for Friday, Aug. 14, $15/person. Info: 410-574-6934.
Banner Celebration: Banner Neighborhoods, 2900 E. Fayette Street, holds a community celebration and barbecue on Aug. 15 at noon. Come and celebrate the new fence, the work of the MICA Summer Art Camp, and the culmination of the Neighborhood Youth Employment Program.
Details, Details: On Saturday, Aug. 15, volunteers can meet at the playground just north of the ice rink at 8:30 a.m. to help detail the park. Help weed, pick up trash and just spruce up. Coffee and donuts provided. Want to attend? Info: volunteer@pattersonpark.com.
Community Cleanup: The Eastwood residents and business association will sponsor a community cleanup Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 a.m.-noon. Dumpsters will be available on North Point Road across from Ryder Truck Rental. No paint, oil, tires or other hazardous materials. Info: Bob Nozeika, 410-282-3392.
Summer Greekfest: The St. Nicholas community celebrates Summer Greekfest on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the St. Nicholas Plateia, 709 Ponca Street, 3 p.m.-midnight. Food, live music, Greek dancing. Donation $10/per adult, children 12 and under are free to benefit the Plateia. Info: 410-633-5020.
Tennis Racquets Wanted: Have an old tennis racquet that is gathering dust but not getting use? Donate it to the Friends of Patterson Park so that a kid can take up the sport! Racquets can be brought to the White House, Baltimore Street and Patterson Park Avenue, during business hours on weekdays, or can be brought to the tennis courts on Saturday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 410-276-3676, tim@pattersonpark.com.
Youth Soccer Registration: South Baltimore Youth Soccer is registering boys and girls ages 3 and up for its programs, practices which begin soon. Registration will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Ladybugs and Fireflies, 1049 S. Charles Street, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All games to be played at Latrobe Park on Fort Avenue. Outdoor travel teams available for ages 10-18. Registration varies by age group. Info: Darlene Padgett 410-332-0130, Darlene.R.Padgett@statefarm.com.
Hair of the Dog: Shedding Season is here, and dog hair is being collected as part of a fund raiser for the Friends of Patterson Park. Nancy Newman is at the Pagoda every Sunday between noon-2 p.m., weather permitting to collect hair. The next date will be Sunday, Aug. 16. Please brush out dogs and put hair in a paper (not plastic) bag. Can’t make it to the Pagoda? E-mail spinnit@comcast.net.
Local Race: Following the Orioles’ afternoon game on Sunday, Aug.16, the Right Side Foundation will present its first annual 5K Run and One-Mile Fun Walk The event will take place from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Patterson Park. Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the race starting at 6 p.m.. Entry Fees are $30 in advance, $35 the day of the race. Info: www.charmcityrun.com
Patterson Place COP: Patterson Place Neighborhood holds its Citizens On Patrol walk on thethird Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Meet at the intersections of Patterson Park Ave and Baltimore Street. The next will be held on Aug 17. Info: Summer Foust sfoust@scandh.com.
Highlandtown: The Highlandtown Community Association meets on Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 3407 Gough Street. T
Greektown Meeting: Greektown CDC meets on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6 p.m. at St. Nicholas Church, 520 S. Ponca Street. Info: 410-327-3306.
See The Light: The Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light Street, has the following presentations. Info: 410-396-1096.
“Mother Goose on the Loose” is presented Wednesdays, 10 a.m., for children up to the age of three with their caregivers.
“Preschool Storytime” is presented Wednesdays, 11 a.m. for ages 3-5 with their caregivers.
“Aquarium on Wheels,” for ages 6-12 is offere on various dates. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10:30 a.m., it’s “Claw and Order.”
Looking Ahead…
Celebrate Recovery: Dundalk Church of the Nazarene, 1627 Lynch Road, holds Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered substance recovery program, beginning on Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m-9 p.m., and running every Thursday. Info: Michael 410-633-3696.
Fore! The second annual Shawn Reichenberg Jr. Golf Tournament, to benefit a pediatric cancer patient, is held at Bay Hills Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 28, (reserve by Aug. 28) with 7:30 a.m. check in and 8 a.m. shotgun start. $100/person, $400/foursome, hole sponsorships available for $150. Info: Kim Reichenberg 443-623-9123.
Fitness Fun & Games, a center that provides activities for children ages 2-18 out of school hours, is sponsoring a benefit golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1:15 p.m.. at Mt. Pleasant Golf Course, 6001 Hillen Rd. Fee is $95 single, $180 for twosome, $225 for threesome and $300 for foursome. Tourney is captain’s choice best-ball scramble format. Beer and buffet included. There will be longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests and a silent auction. Info: 410-732-8778. Registrations due by Sept. 4.
St. Athanasius Catholic Church is signing up players now for its second annual Edward J. Nicoli Memorial 18-Hole Golf Tournament, to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23, Compass Pointe Golf Course with 9:30 a.m. tee time. $100/person includes coffee and donuts, lunch and beverages on the course. Be in a foursome or be assigned to one and meet new friends. Info: 410-355-5740.
Donate School Supplies: The Patapsco Bank, 1301 Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk, will be collecting new school items this year now through Friday, Aug. 21 to benefit the Family Crisis Center of Baltimore’s shelter children. The children are elementary school age through high school. The items most needed are new clothing, backpacks, crayons, glue sticks, notebooks, pencils, rulers, and pens.
Registration Now Open: St. Casimir Catholic School, 1035 S. Kenwood Avenue, is accepting registrations for the 2009-2010 school year for PreK3-grade 8. Before and after school care available. Register before first day of school, Aug. 26. Info: 410-342-2681.
Archbishop Borders School, 201 Conkling Street, is accepting registration in grades PreK-8. Visit the school between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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