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Gone Fishin’: Maurice Davis, Miles Perzynski, Neil Villanueva were the big winners in the recent Family Fun Fishing Festival held at Patterson Park. The fest ends this week with the last Family Fun Fishing Night on Thursday, June 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in June at the Boat Lake. Activities include a Diamond Jim fishing tournament, open to all children. 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.
Author Visit: Author Patricia Finney, who writes historical mystery novels under the name P.F. Chisholm, will speak at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave., Wednesday evening, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. Her new novel, “A Murder of Crows,” is the fifth of her Sir Robert Carey series, featuring a dashing Elizabethan courtier solving crimes with the help of a dour Scottish police sergeant. It’s the “best detective pairing since Holmes and Watson,” according to fellow mysterian Sharon Kay Penman. Free; a Q&A and autograph session will follow.
Free Concerts: Riverside Park holds free concerts beginning at the pavilion at 6 p.m. throughout the summer. The next is on Sunday, June 27, and will feature the souful pop of Nelly’s Echo. Info: sandhya448@verizon.net.
Hear free live music all summer long in Patterson Park, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. On Tuesday, June 29 (rain date June 30), hear Sac au Lait perform jazz. Info: friends@pattersonpark.com, 410-276-3676, www.pattersonpark.com.
Wednesday, June 23
Blood drive: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center will host a Red Cross blood drive on June 23, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Pavilion Conference Room. Info/donations: 410-550-0289.
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.
“This Joint is Jumpin’” is held on Thursday, June 24, 7 p.m. Celebrate Black Music Month with songs and stories from the Harlem Renaissance.
Crime Prevention: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council holds COP walks as follows. Note: Unless otherwise specified, all walks are 7 p.m. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
Wednesday, June 23, Pigtown-meet at the Bath House, 904 Washington Blvd
Thursday, June 24, Federal Hill/Federal Hill South-meet at Porter’s Pub, E. Cross St. and Riverside Ave.
Monday, June 28, Mt. Winans-meet at S. Paca St. and Hollins Ferry Rd.
Thursday, June 24
Bicycle Interests: On Thursday, June 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., there’a happy hour and social between One Less Car and the Baltimore Bicycle Alliance. This event will be held at Shuckers of Fells Point, 1629 Thames Street,. Specials available. Info: Rachel Myrowitz rachel@onelesscar.org).
Be A Friend: The Friends of the Southeast Anchor Library hold a meeting in the library conference room on Thursday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. New friends are always welcome. Info: editor@baltimoreguide.com
Friday, June 25
MTA ID cards: The Mass Transit Administration will take photos and applications for new and renewal senior ID cards Friday, June 25, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Hatton Center, Fait and Linwood avenues. Proof of age required; call 410-396-9025 for info.
Yappy Hour: The Maryland SPCA holds a benefit “Wine & Wag Happy Hour” (one leashed dog per person welcome) on Friday, June 25 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Avenue in Baltimore), $10/person in advance, $15 at the door. Info: www.mdspca.org, 410-285-8826.
Saturday, June 26
Audubon Bird Walk: There’s an Audubon Society guided bird walk in Patterson Park on Saturday, June 26 , 8 a.m.-9:30a.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 to request. Info/registration/RSVP: 410-558-2473, PPAudubon@gmail.com.
Bus Trips: 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.
One, Two, Tree: The Tree Team of the Friends of Patterson Park meets on Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. at the corner of Baltimore St. and Kenwood Ave. to help care for trees. Coffee and donuts provided. Volunteers are also welcome to stop any time to help pick up trash or do other jobs. Info: volunteer@pattersonpark.com.
Truck Show: The Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, holds its annual historic vehicle show on Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission. (Museum admission is regular charge for those who want to enter). Info: www.thebmi.org, 410-727-4808 ext. 132.
Sunday, June 27
Women’s Race: On Sunday, June 27, it’s the New Balance Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K, Inner Harbor, 8 a.m. 5K, 9 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run, $30/person. Info: www.charmcityrun.com.
Feasts And Roasts: Litle Italy Lodge holds a shrimp feast and bull roast on Sunday, June 27, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at M&M Catering, O’Donnell and Oldham streets, $35/person, full menu, musical entertainment. Info/tickets: Dolly Manganello 410-252-4299.
The Southeast Police Department Community Relations Council has a crab feast on Sunday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the UAW Hall local 239, 1010 S. Oldham Street. Full menu, live music, $40/person before Sept. 8, $45 after. Info: www. sepcrc.org, daart_2@hotmail.com, 410-633-6289.
Tuesday, June 29
Zoning: Join city officials to learn about the new draft zoning code. On June 29, an open house will be held from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Department of Planning, 417 E. Fayette Street, 8th floor. No RSVP is needed to attend. To review the draft, go to www.rewritebaltimore.org or to the reference desk in all Enoch Pratt Libraries.
Bingo! St. Brigid, 900 S. East Ave., has bingo every Tuesday at 7 p.m., doors opening 6 p.m. Packages available for $9 and $13. Info: MaryClaire or Jo Ellen 410-563-1717.
Wednesday, June 30
Greektown COP: Greektown Citizens on Patrol will walk with a Southeastern District officer Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. Meet at Byzantio’s Bar, 4618 Eastern Ave. Info: 410-327-3306.
Ongoing and Upcoming
Sidewalk Sale: The Highlandtown Merchants Association will be hosting a sidewalk sale on July 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., to include local merchants on the Avenue and community members who want to set up a table. There is no charge to participate. Call by June 30 to register. The event runs at the same time as the Creative Alliance’s Salsapolkalooza. Registration: Claire Corcoran 410-342-3234 ext. 25.
Pro Soccer, Pro-Park: make your arrangements now to attend the professional soccer game between Crystal Palace Baltimore v. Rochester Rhinos on Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m., and help raise money to support an after-school youth soccer league in Patterson Park. $16/person. To purchase tickets, go to palacebaltimore.com/fundraising and click on the “Patterson Park Elem. Soccer League” logo. No login number is needed.
