This Week
Memorial Day: Memorial Day is Monday, May 31. City offices and schools will be closed. There will be no trash or recycling pickup and no trash collection. Sanitation yards and landfills will also be closed. Note: Parking meters will be in effect, and all posted parking regulations, including residential permit parking, must be observed.
The Baltimore Guide will be closed Monday, May 31.
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. The Baltimore Humane Society is at 1601 Nicodemus Road in Reisterstown, phone 410- 833-8848, web www.bmorehumane.org. Call for hours and days of operation.
Concert Series: Tony Berry and New Money will play soul, pop and other favorites Thursday, May 27, at Hampstead Hill Academy, Eastern and Linwood avenues. 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.
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.
Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association holds its wine tasting on Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at the American Visionary Art Museum. $30/person includes live music, light fare, wineglass and museum entry fee. Info: federalhillsouth@juno.com.
Maryland’s Wine: The Baltimore Museum of Industry will host an evening of Maryland wine and charcuterie on Thursday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion at the museum, 1415 Key Highway. Kevin Atticks, executive director of the Maryland Wineries Association, and Winston Blick, owner-chef of Clementine Restaurant, will lead a tasting of Maryland wines and Clementine’s homemade paté. Tickets are $15 members, $20 non-members. For tickets and info call Gena Morris, 410-727-4808 or email gmorris@thebmi.org.
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 26
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 12 and May 19. Info: dmitchell08@yahoo.com.
Fells Prospect: Fells Prospect Community Organization meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Holy Rosary Church hall, Chester and Bank streets, at 7:30 pm. The next meeting will be held on May 12. Info: Kate Richardson: katecrichardson@gmail.com.
Window Box contest: Federal Hill South Garden Club is holding its annual window box contest. e-mail Laura Steensen at Lsteensen@gmail.com and be sure to write “garden club” in the subject line. Deadline for nominations is June 4. Note: You can nominate a friend or neighbor, too.
Soccer: The Myers Soccer Pavilion, 4300 W. Bay Avenue, has the following events. Info: Kay Overton 410-396-5782.
Wednesday Open Play Drop-In Soccer for ages 8-13: now through June 9, $5/person, under 18 must have parental signature, flat bottom shoes only.
“Just for Fun” Indoor Soccer Leagues are offered for ages 8-13 (register and pay May 12, play starts June 16, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., $30/person for summer play.
“Just for Fun” Indoor Soccer Leagues are offered for ages 14 and up (register and pay May 12, play starts June 14, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., $30/person for summer play.
Crime Prevention: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council holds COP walks. 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 26: Pigtown; meet at the Bath House, 904 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, May 27: Federal Hill/FHSouth; meet at Porter’s Pub, Cross St. and Riverside Ave.
Tuesday, June 1: New Southwest/Mt. Clare: Meet at Wilkens Ave. Mennonite Church, 1616 Wilkens Ave.
Wednesday, June 2, Camden Crossing; meet at Wasthington Blvd. and Scott St.
Thursday, June 3, West Federal Hill; meet at the Ostend St. Post Office.
Thursday, May 27
Cupcakes And Canines: There’s a silent auction for BARCS on Thursday, May 27 at Kimberly Farms Banquet Hall, 545 Dundalk Avenue, along with cupcake tasing, games and more. Info: http://bmorecupcakecamp.eventbrite.com/
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.
Volunteer to Help Vets: The V.A. Maryland Health Care System needs drivers to serve at the Fort Howard Outpatient Clinic, transporting veteran patients to and from scheduled appointments. Weekday mornings or afternoons are needed, and staff will work with volunteers to develop satisfactory schedules. Info: David Sevinsky 410-605-7102.
Bus Trips: There’s a bus trip to Emmittsburg to visit Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto for rosary and mass with buffet lunch at Cozy Restaurant on May 13, departing from Sacred Heart of Mary Church. Info: Mary Ann 410-284-3009.
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. Limited tickets. Info: Sandy 410-285-6414.
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.
Light Street Branch programs: The following free programs are offered at the Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light Street. Info: 410-396-1096.
“Mother Goose on the Loose” is offered on Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. for children up to the age of three with their caregivers.
“Preschool Storytime” is held on Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. for 3-5 with their caregivers.
The Light Street Branch Book Club (an adult book group) meets on Thursday, May 27, 6:45 p.m. Fiction and nonfiction reading selections.
Saturday, May 29
Watch the Birdies: There’s a free Audubon Bird Walk on Saturday, May 29, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m., meet at the fountain. Open to all ages. Bird walks occur rain or shine on the last Saturday of each month. No binoculars? No problem. Just call 410-558-2473 or e-mail ppaudubon@gmail.com.
Pop In, Climb Up: The Pagoda is now open to the public, free admission, every Sunday (weather-permitting), through October, noon-6 p.m.
Flea market: Boy Scout troop 343 is holding a flea market Saturday, May 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 7041 Sollers Pt. Rd., Dundalk. Spaces available. Call 443-216-7737 for details.
Boating 101: Flotilla 22-04 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a $25/person (course materials charge only) “Basic Boating” classes to be held at the Middle River Yacht Club, 200 Nanticoke Road. The 8-hour classes will meet four hours each day May 29-10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Course includes navigational rules, safety equipment, and boat handling, knot tying and nautical history. Grads get State of Maryland certification, (required for those born after July 1st, 1972) to operate a boat or personal watercraft on Maryland waters. Info: Arny Fox 410-287-8863, captainsly@comcast.net.
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.
Sunday, May 30
The Baltimore Museum of Industry will host an evening of Maryland wine and charcuterie on Thursday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion at the museum, 1415 Key Highway. Kevin Atticks, executive director of the Maryland Wineries Association, and Winston Blick, owner-chef of Clementine Restaurant, will lead a tasting of Maryland wines and Clementine’s homemade paté. Tickets are $15 members, $20 non-members. For tickets and info call Gena Morris, 410-727-4808 or email gmorris@thebmi.org.
Races, Runs and Walks: The following events are being held in and around the city. Get info by going to www.charmcityrun.com:
Sunday, May 30: The McVet 5K Run and Walk, 10K Run, 5K at 730 a.m., 10K at 8:30 a.m., starts at Lexington and Holliday streets. $20 in advance, $25 on race day.
Saturday, June 12: American Red Cross “Out for Blood” 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, 8 a.m., Druid Hill Park. Admission fee varies depending upon date of entry and donor support.
Sunday, June 27: New Balance Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K, Inner Harbor, 8 a.m. 5K, 9 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run, $30/person.
Polka Dance: The Polka Weekenders hold a spring dance with the Tommy Thomas Trio on Sunday, May 30,1 p.m.-6 p.m. at the UAW Hall, 1010 S. Oldham Street, $22/person includes dinner, soda and wine, BYOB okay. Advance tickets only. Info/tickets: Sis Dombroski 410-766-3664.
Monday, May 31
Honor the fallen: There will be a Memorial Day ceremony with color guard on Monday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at the Korean War Memorial, in Canton on the water below Boston Street, between Ellwood Ave. and Clinton St. All are welcome.
Fort McHenry celebrates Memorial Day Monday, may 31, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with a wreath laying and flag demonstration at noon, and observance of the National Moment of Silence at 3 p.m. in the star fort. Free.
Tuesday, June 1
Summer Camp: Mora Crossman Rec Center, located in John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School, 701 S. Rappolla St., 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.
Ongoing and Upcoming
Patterson High School Class of 1960 holds its 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Columbus Gardens, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Info: Joanne 410-477-2703, Phyllis 410-866-6764.
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 know how to get in touch with someone who did should call Jeanne 410-252-5586.
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.org.
Feasts And Roasts: 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.
