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Flea Markets: Patapsco United Methodist Church, 7800 Wise Avenue, has a flea market on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Baked goods also sold. Info: Joyce 410-285-1229.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3103 Sollers Point Road, has a flea market (rain or shine) on May 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the fellowship hall on Baybriar Road.
St. Elizabeth Church Hall, Baltimore Street at Lakewood Avenue, has an indoor/outdoor flea market on Saturday, May 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Table rental or space $10. Info: Connie 410-327-0076. Food will be available.
Race in Dundalk: The Pondskipper 5K takes place on Saturday, May 22, 9:10 a.m. in Stansbury Park in Dundalk. Registration online in advance or on race day between 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Race benefits the Family Crisis Center in Dundalk. Info: www.thrivebaltimore.net.
One, Two, Tree: Patterson Park’s Tree Team (meaning anyone interested in helping to care for the park’s trees) meets at the northeast corner of the Boat Lake on Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. Enjoy coffee and donuts with the crew and then head out for some helpful work in the park. All volunteers are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. Note: Anyone who wants to help for any amount of time is welcome; volunteers need not commit to any specific shift. Info: volunteer@pattersonpark.com.
The Baltimore Guide accepts items for its Community Calendar free of charge. Publication of events is limited to those that are sponsored by, and benefit local non-profit groups and neighborhood entities such as community organizations, churches, etc. and which take place in the week following the publication date. 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. If events have deadlines for reservations or ticket sales, specify that when sending material to the Guide.
Wednesday, May 19
May The Best Cat Win: The Baltimore 500, a race to adopt out 500 homeless cats during the month of May, is on. The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), Baltimore Humane Society, and the Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MD SPCA) will be conducting the Baltimore 500 promotion, which runs now through May 31. All three participating shelters will be offering no-fee adoptions. Info on shelters is as follows: BARCS is at 301 Stockholm Street, phone 410-396-4695, web BaltimoreAnimalShelter.org. The Maryland SPCA is at 300 Falls Road, phone 410-235-8826, web www.MDSPCA.org.
Summer Camp: Mora Crossman Rec Center, located in John Rurah Elementary/Middle School, 701 S. Rappolla Street, is now registering children for Camp Baltimore, a weekday summer program with athletics, arts and crafts, nature, skating, swimming, trips and more. Parents can register kids during center hours (weekdays from 2 p.m.-9 p.m.) until camp is full. Camp runs 7 weeks and is for kids ages 5-12, June 21-Friday, Aug. 6. Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Cost is $500/child, and includes aftercare (3 p.m.-6 p.m.) A down payment of $250/child is due at registration. Info: 410-396-9222
COP Walk: Patterson Park Neighborhood Association holds a COP walk every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Meet at the corner of Linwood Avenue and Baltimore Street. The next walks will be May 19 and May 26. Info: dmitchell08@yahoo.com.
DPW 411: The DPW invites the public for informative presentations in different areas around the city, regarding proposed service and policy changes within the Bureaus of Water and Wastewater and Solid Waste. On Wednesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., meet on South and Southwest concerns at Curtis Bay Elementary/Middle School, 4301 10th Street. Open to the public. Info/RSVP: hope.williams@baltimorecity.gov, 443-984-3961
Graceland Park: The Graceland Park Improvement Association meets on Wednesday, May 19, 6:45 p.m. with a covered dish/pot luck supper at the Graceland United Methodist Church, 6714 Youngstown Avenue. Info: Mr. Grabowski 410-288-4046, gpiamd@verizon.net.
McElderry Park: McElderry Park has a community meeting on Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. at the McElderry Park Community Resource Center, 611 N. Montford Avenue. Learn about updates, events and initiatives. Info: Beth Myers-Edwards 410-585-8810, ext. 104, beth.myers@bannerneighborhoods.org
Crime Prevention: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council holds COP walks as follows. Note: Unless otherwise specified, all walks are 7 p.m. Check the website for rules and policies, and for weather-related cancellations of walks. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
Wednesday, May 19, Locust Point, Himalayan House Restaurant, 1522 E. Fort Avenue
Monday, May 24, Mt. Winans-meet at S. Paca Street and Hollins Ferry Road
Tuesday, May 25, Brooklyn-meet at the Hargrove District Courthouse, 700 E. Patapsco Avenue
Wednesday, May 26, Pigtown-meet at the Bath House, 904 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, May 20
Audubon Adventures: The Audubon Society in Patterson Park offers programs as follows. Info/reservations: 410-558-2473, PPAudubon@gmail.com.
Tiny Tot Safaris, fun and educational programs for children 2-5 with an adult, are held on Thursday, May 20 from 11 a.m.-noon or Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet at the northeast corner of the boat lake and learn how April showers do bring May flowers. Register no less than two days before the program. $5 per child.
Go Fish: There’s catch and release fishing fun every Thursday 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in May and June at the Boat Lake in Patterson Park, All children must be accompanied by an adult. BYO rod and tackle or borrow one of the park’s loaners. Bait will be provided. Info: Angie Wanner 410-396-9392, Bob Wall 410-396-6136. Weather cancellation hotline (day of event only) 410-396-7078.
Graceland Park: Graceland Park Improvement Association holds a fund raiser at Friendly’s Restaurant, 1579 Merritt Blvd., on Thursday, May 20, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 10% of that night’s sales will go to GPIA.
Concert Series: Hampstead Hill Academy will hold its sixth annual Hampstead Hill Nights concert series Thursdays in May.
On Thursday, May 20, it’s the Sons of Pirates, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band; and on May 27, Tony Berry and New Money, will play soul, pop and other favorites. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. rain or shine, and concerts begin at 6 p.m. Donations are welcome. No alcohol, no pets. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Hot dogs, pizza, soda, snacks and souvenirs will be sold. BYO blankets and lawn chairs. For info call 410-396-9146.
Get A Job: Sharp Leadenhall holds a community job fair on Thursday, May 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Stephen and James Church, 938 S. Hanover Street. Info: recruiting@mcdean.com.
Police And Community: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Southern District, with doors opening 6:30 p.m. The next is May 20. Info: Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
To Your Health: Harbor Hospital, 3001 S. Hanover Street, holds the following classes. Many require preregistration; call with any questions. Info/RSVP: 410-350-2563, www.harborhospital.org/classes
Thursday, May 20: “Back Pain,” 5:30 p.m. Hear a discussion of common back ailments and treatment options. Registration is required. A light dinner will be served.
Wednesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 27: Blood drive from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day. Info/appointments: 410-350-3602.
Saturday, May 22
Church Picnic, Sailing and Outreach Service: Breath of God Lutheran Church, Pratt and Clinton streets, holds several events on May 22. From noon-4 p.m. there is a picnic at Ft. McHenry followed by a sailing lesson on the Patapsco River (with the Downtown Sailing Center). Cost is $20 per adult, $10 per child, and a maximum of $40 per family. Children must be at least seven years old. From 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. that same day, volunteers can prepare, serve and eat dinner at the women’s and children’s shelter of Baltimore Outreach Services, just one block away from the Maryland Science Center. Info/sign-ups: Pastor Mark 443-683-2582, www.BreathOfGodLC.org, LSMparker@gmail.com.
Art Show Entries Wanted: The Dundalk Art Show is taking entries for its 44th annual show which will be held on Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Veterans Park. Entries may be art, sculptors, photography, crafts and more. Info: 410-284-2331.
Clean It Up: There is a neighborhood clean-up on Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m.-noon. with a party from noon-2 p.m. on the 3300 block of Leverton Avenue at Highland Aveune. Info: Kevin L. Bernhard 301-385-1911, kbernhard@usa.com.
Dypski Park: Friends of Dypski Park need volunteers on Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., to help clean up the park in the 1200 block of S. Ellwood Avenue behind ‘Du’ Burns Arena. Sponsors are also being sought. Info: Beth Russo, barusso3015@yahoo.com.
Home Improvement Workshops: The Loading Dock, 2 N. Kresson Street, holds free do-it-yourself workshops on different home improvement techniques. All workshops are 10 a.m.-noon and are open to the public. Register on the website at www.loadingdock.org/Workshop/index.html or call 410-558-3625 ext 15.
Saturday, May 22
Pierogies: St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2401 Eastern Avenue, holds its next pierogi sale on Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. . This will be the last time the church has a pierogi sale until the Ukrainian Festival in September. Info: Maria 410-446-1769, 410-308-8515.
Bingo! St. Brigid, 900 S. East Avenue, has bingo every second Tuesday of the month, opening 11 a.m. Packages are $10 including platter, with carry-outs available. Info: MaryClaire or Jo Ellen 410-563-1717.
St. Casimir Church Hall (Kolbe Center), 2736 O’Donnell Street, has non-smoking, handicap-accessible bingo to benefit the school every Saturday opening 11 a.m., $8/person. Info: 410-360-9591, 410-276-1981.
Chess Tournament: There is a children’s chess tournament on Saturday, May 22 at the Fells Point Chess Club, 1717 Aliceanna Street. Info: 410-327-9191, DavidPawnMasterMcDuffie@gmail.com
Sunday, May 23
Church Concert: Mary Wright, Donna Metzger, Lori Ramser, known as the “Jubilate Singers,” will perfom a program of classical and religious music on Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church, 3401 Bank Street. Refreshments will be served afterward in the church basement. Info: www.nazarethonline.org.
Reunion Corner: Confirmation Reunion! United Evangelical Church, East Avenue and Dillon Street, celebrates a 50th reunion for the confirmation class of 1960 on Sunday, May 23 at the 10:30 a.m. service; the reunion will be held in the Friendship Hall. Family and friends are invited too. Info: 410-276-0393.
The New Outlook Pioneers (formerly the Telephone Pioneers of America) hold a spring reunion on Thursday, June 17 at the Eastern Yacht Club in Essex. Those who worked on Broening Highway or who can get in touch with someone who did should call Jeanne 410-252-5586.
Feasts And Roasts: The Dundalk Knights of Columbus, 2111 Eilers Avenue, hold a bull and shrimp feast on Sunday, May 23, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. with live music and full menu, prizes, wheels and more. $30/person. Info: Larry Dells 410-284-7391.
United Evangelical Church, East Avenue and Dillon Street, sponsors a bull and oyster roast on Saturday, June 5, 7 p.m. at the UAW Hall, 1010 S. Oldham Street, $35/person. Tickets are on sale now and festivities will include music, beer, raffles and prizes. Info: 410-276-0393 or Cissy Funk 443-676-9957.
Monday, May 24
Roller Derby: The Charm City Roller Girls, hold tryouts at the Dundalk Skateland, 1113 North Point Road on Monday, May 24, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., $10/person. Information on skills, requirements, upcoming bouts and more is available at the website of www.charmcityrollergirls.com.
Tuesday, May 25
Open Art: The Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames Street, has a new show running from May 25-June 27 with an opening reception on Friday, June 4, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. as part of the Fells Point Art Loop. Featured artist is Lois Wolford showing acrylics and watercolors. Info: 410-327-1272, www.fellspointgallery.org.
Bus Trips: The Senior Steelworkers of Local 2609 hold a bus trip to Atlantic City, N.J. on Tuesday, May 25, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., $23/person with $25 rebate. Info: Lena 410-633-7115.
Dundalk American Legion Auxiliary, 3300 Dundalk Avenue, has a bus trip to Delaware Park on Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $30/person ($30 casino credit upon arrival, plus refreshments and games on the bus. Limited tickets. Info: Sandy 410-285-6414.
Care About Canton? The Canton Community Association holds public meetings at United Evangelical Church, 3200 Dillon Street, opening at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 25. Info: 410-342-0900 (24 hour voice mail), info@cantoncommunity.org
Eastwood: Eastwood Community Civic Association meets on Tuesday, May 25, 7 p.m. at Eastwood Elementary School, 428 Westham Way. Info: Linda Dapp 410-633-3995.
Ongoing and Upcoming
Wine, Wine, Wine: The Friends of Patterson Park hold their annual wine tasting in the park on Thursday, May 27, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tickets are available now, $50/person. Info/tickets: www.pattersonpark.com.
Healthcare Heroes: Know someone in the healthcare field who has made significant contributions by providing service to low-income individuals and families? Nominate that person for the 2010 Sebastian Russo Memorial Award. Deadline for submissions is May 28. Info: www.baltimorehealth.org/russoaward or call NiiAmah Stephens at 410-396-3876.
Soccer For Kids! There are free youth soccer clinics in Patterson Park for ages 4-12 on Sundays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., on the field in Patterson Park East. Info/registration: katie@pattersonpark.com by May 28.
Pianists for Pets: The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) will present a concert on Friday, June 4 of world-renowned pianists Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson Fleisherat the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Ticket prices range from $35 to $125. The higher ticket price includes premier seating and a post-concert reception. A silent auction, also to benefit BARCS, begins at 6:30 p.m. The concert is at 8 p.m. Info on tickets, sponsorship or the event itself: www.baltimoreanimalshelter.com.
