This Week’s Best Bets:
Socks, waiting for you at BARCS.
May The Best Cat Win: The Baltimore 500, a race to adopt out 500 homeless cats, is still on, extended through June 7. The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is offering no-fee adoptions for cats and kittens. BARCS is at 301 Stockholm St., phone 410-396-4695, web BaltimoreAnimalShelter.org. Call for hours and days of operation. This week’s Baltimore 500 poster cat is Socks (left), a mellow six-year-old, declawed, neutered male cat whose owner surrendered him because she could no longer afford to care for him. Adopting Socks, who is litter-trained and has all his shots, is free, but city residents must pay the $10 animal license fee.
Tom and Cheryl Atkins' garden. (Photo by Roxanne Rehak)
Garden Tour: Butchers Hill holds its annual Garden Tour on Sunday, June 6, noon-5 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of tour. Tour begins at the White House, just inside the E. Lombard St. / S. Patterson Park Avenue entrance to Patterson Park. Advance tickets are available at Friends of Patterson Park (White House), the Fells Point offices of Long & Foster and Coldwell Banker, and at Dundalk Florist (7233 German Hill Rd., Dundalk), or go to www.butchershill.org/gardentour. Send notice of community events to The Baltimore Guide, 526 S. Conkling St., Baltimore, MD 21224, fax to 410-732-6604 or email newsroom@baltimoreguide.com. Though we try to publish all community events we cannot guarantee publication. Please include a phone number the public may call for info.
Wednesday, June 2
Carnival: St. Brigid Church will host a Caribbean Carnival June 3-5 at the church hall, 900 S. East Ave. Nightly entertainment, stands and games, carnival eats and more. Call 410-563-1717 or visit www.saintbrigid-canton.com for info. Mark the calendar for St. Casimir’s parish fest on June 10-13, and for St. Michael and St. Patrick’s parish carnival on June 18-20. More information will be available soon.
Thursday, June 3
Go Fish: There’s catch and release fishing fun every Thursday 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in 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.
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.
Friday, June 4
Open Art: The Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames Street, has a new show running through 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.
Concert for BARCS: World-renowned pianists, Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson Fleisher, will appear together in a benefit concert for the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter on Friday, June 4 at the Peabody Conservatory. Silent auction begins 6:30 p.m., concert 8 p.m., tickets $35-$125/person. Info/tickets: 443-984-3968, www.batlimoreanimalshelter.org.
Get Gardening: Federal Hill South Garden Club has several events. For info on all or any, e-mail Laura Steensen at Lsteensen@gmail.com and write “garden club” in the subject line.
Window Box Contest: Nominate your window, step or deck plant and flower display (or back yard, or other) for the FHS Garden Club’s contest. Deadline for nominations is June 4. Note: You can nominate a friend or neighbor, too.. Nominate for the FHS calendar as well.
Saturday, June 5
Sidewalk Sale: Brewers Hill will host a sidewalk sale Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the 3700 and 3800 blocks Fait Ave. and the 700 block S. Fagley.
Community Potluck: On Friday, June 4, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, 1530 Battery Avenue, will host a potluck that is part of a national initiative, “A Month of Potlucks,” to help raise funds to end hunger. Bring a dish or drink (non-alcoholic) to share, come meet friends and neighbors, and help feed hungry people here and around the world. People of all faiths (or none) are welcome. Info: 410-576-0487, www.salemsouthbaltimore.org.
Saturday, June 5
Open studio tour: Visit the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Saturday, June 5, 1-5 p.m. for visits with artists and a tour of the studios. Featured artists include Jeff Caporizzo (charcoal), Michelle Kermes (pastels), Martha Dougherty (watercolor), Janet Jeffers (photography) and James Williams (oils). The Unexpected Theater will perform at 2 p.m. in the Studio 11 Theater on the 11th floor. Free. The tower is located at 21 S. Eutaw St. For info call 410-752-8632.
Dog Park: The Canton Dog Park holds a volunteer clean-up on Saturday, June 5 starting at 10 a.m. On Tuesday, June 8, there is a 7 p.m. meeting at the Canton Cove Condominium Inc., 2901 Boston Street in the first floor library. Meetings are open to the public. Info: info@cantondogpark.org, 410-342-0900.
Flea Market: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3131 Baltimore St., will host a flea market Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Refreshments available. For info call 410-675-2753.
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. Info: 410-276-0393 or Cissy Funk 443-676-9957.
Yard Sale: The Locust Point Civic Association will host its annual yard sale Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Latrobe Park on Fort Ave. Spaces are free. BYO display tables, canopies, etc. For info call Sarah Clarkson, 443-987-6468.
Pierogi: St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 2019 Gough Street, holds a pierogi sale in its church hall on the first Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The next will be June 5. Info/orders: 410-327-2840.
Strawberry Festival: The women of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1803 Dundalk Ave., will host a Strawberry Festival and bazaar Saturday, June 5, 1-3:30 p.m. Strawberries, ice cream, cake and beverages will be served. Tickets are $5. Children under 6 are served free. For tickets and info call 410-284-0783.
VisionWalk: The Baltimore VisionWalk, the fund-raising walk for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, is held on June 5 starting from Rash Field, 201 Key Highway with registration opening 9 a.m. and walk starting 10 a.m. Info: www.fightblindness.org, 410-568-0174.
Farm-Fresh: The Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, holds a farmers market every Saturday, now through Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
See The Light: The Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light Street, has the following programs. Info on all activities: 410-396-1096.
“Mother Goose on the Loose” is held 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 ages 3-5 with their caregivers.
“Paws to Read” is held Saturdays, June 5 and Aug. 7, 2 p.m. Children get a chance to practice their reading skills with very patient and furry listeners. Dog volunteers from Pets on Wheels will be on hand to hear stories.
“Press Play” is held for teens on Tuesday, June 8, 3 p.m. Impress your friends and show off your gaming skills with Wii and board games.
“Summer Reading Splash-Off” is held on Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. for all ages. Sign up for summer reading, create sidewalk chalk art and enjoy a cold treat.
Bingo! St. Brigid, 900 S. East Avenue, has bingo every second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., doors opening 6 p.m. Packages are $10 including platter, with carry-outs available. Info: MaryClaire or Jo Ellen 410-563-1717.
Our Lady of Fatima Church, 6400 E. Pratt Street at Kane Street, has bingo nightly at its outdoor carnival which runs Tuesday, June 8 through Saturday, June 12, open 7 p.m. daily. Info: 410-633-9393.
Sunday, June 6
Garden Tour: Butchers Hill holds its annual Garden Tour on Sunday, June 6, noon-5 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of tour. Tour begins at the White House, just inside the E. Lombard St. / S. Patterson Park Avenue entrance to Patterson Park. Advance tickets are available at Friends of Patterson Park (White House), the Fells Point offices of Long & Foster and Coldwell Banker, and at Dundalk Florist (7233 German Hill Rd., Dundalk), or go to www.butchershill.org/gardentour.
Monday, June 7
GPIA meeting: Graceland Park Improvement Assoc. will have a special meeting Monday, June 7, 6:45 p.m. at Graceland United Methodist Church, 6714 Youngstown Ave. The association will host Congressman C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger. For info call 410-288-4046.
Kick Off Summer: The Souttheastern District Police Community Relations Committee holds its summer kickoff and cookout on Monday, June 7, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Southeastern District, Eastern Avenue and Anglesea Street. Info: daart_2@hotmail.com, 410-633-6289.
Tuesday, June 8
Dypski Park: The next meeting regarding Dypski Park will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 7:15 p.m. in the Broom Factory, room 235. Info: Gregory Marsh 4100207-8806
Joseph Lee: The Joseph Lee Community Association meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 6400 Pratt Street. The next meeting is June 8. Info: Elaine Welkie 410-633-4750.
Wednesday, June 9
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. Next meeting held on June 9. Info: Kate Richardson: katecrichardson@gmail.com.
Upcoming and Ongoing
Fore: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, E. Fort Avenue and Towson Street, has a golf tournament on July 17. Sponsors are still needed; call Kevin 410-547-1001.
Buy A Brick: Canton Community Association sells bricks to pay for improvements and upkeep to O’Donnell Square. Bricks are $70 each and can be imprinted with three lines, $15 characters per line. Info: www.cantoncommunity.org and click on “O’Donnell Square Stewards” from the top menu on the right, or e-mail odonnellstewards@cantoncommunity.org, or call 410-342-0900 (24-hour voicemail).
