The Baltimore Guide is proud of its 83-year history of service to all its readers. However, due to increased demand and space constraints, the Guide must change its Community Calendar policy. Effective July 7, 2010, the following changes will go into effect. Notices for non-profit events that are open to the public, and which do not carry an admission or participation charge, will continue to be printed free of charge. However, for non-profit events that do charge admission or a participation fee, the Guide will charge a nominal $20 fee for publication per week. These paid items will be highlighted in the calendar and publication is guaranteed. There is a 50-word maximum for all material, and the Guide reserves the right to edit all Community Calendar submissions.
Holiday Note: July 4 falls on a Sunday this year, so the city holiday is Monday, July 5, meaning: no trash or recycling pickup. Landfills and sanitation yards will be closed. Parking meters will not be in effect on July 4, but WILL be in effect on July 5.
Guide Offices: The offices of the Baltimore Guide will be closed on Monday, July 5.
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.
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.
“Light Street Branch Book Club” is held on Thursdays, July 1 and Aug. 5, 6:45 p.m. An opportunity for adults to choose and discuss notable fiction and nonfiction reading selections.
“Aquarium on Wheels” is held Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. with puffins. On Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. there’s “Claw & Order.”
“Teen Arts & Crafts” are held on Tuesdays, July 6 and 13 and Aug. 3, 4 p.m. All materials provided.
Saturday, July 3
Boat Lake Clean-Up: On Saturday, July 3, meet at the boat lake at 8 a.m. to help clear out trash. Coffee and donusts available. Can’t commit that day? Stop by the White House any day and volunteer to help the park — they’ll be grateful. Info on all clean-ups: volunteer@pattersonpark.com.ant to go.
Dog Park: The Canton Dog Park holds a volunteer clean-up on Saturday, July 3 starting at 10 a.m. On Tuesday, July 13, 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 (24-hour CCA voicemail).
Fleas and Food: Nazareth Lutheran Church in Highlandtown, southeast forner of Bank St. and Highland Ave., has a flea market and food sale, rain or shine, on Saturday, July 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: www.nazarethonline.com.
Monday, July 5
Parish Carnival: Sacred Heart of Jesus, 600 S. Conkling Street, has its annual parish carnival from July 5-11. Info: 410-342-4336.
Free Concert: Canton Baptist Church, 3302 Toone Street, has a free concert by “Light,” an eight-member mixed singing ensemble on Monday, July 5, 7 p.m. Info: 410-563-1177.
Vacation Bible Camp: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8212 Philadelphia Road, has Vacation Bible Camp running from Monday, July 5-Friday, July 9, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, songs, crafts and snacks. Info: 410-866-8766, www.princeofpeace-md.org.
Breath of God Lutheran Church, Pratt and Clinton streets, has Vacation Bible Camp from July 12-July 16, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Register by July 5. Volunteers welcome. Info: 410-675-5616.
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.
Monday, July 5, Riverside/SBNA-meet at the Riverside Park gazebo, Riverside Ave. and E. Randall St.
Tuesday, July 6, New Southwest Mt. Clare-meet at the Wilkens Ave. Mennonite Church, 1616 Wilkens Ave.
Wednesday, July 7, Camden Crossing-meet at Washington Blvd and Scott St.
Tuesday, July 6
Fall Soccer: Registration for fall South Baltimore Youth Soccer League play (ages 3-16),and fall travel soccer, will open on Tuesday, July 6 and run through Saturday, July 31, every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Latrobe Park Rec. Center on Fort Avenue, and every Saturday 10 a.m.-noon at Lady Bugs and Fireflies, 1049 S. Charles Street. Fee is $75/child with $5 off for each addl. child in household. Coaches needed. Info: Darlene.R.Padgett.if8f@statefarm.com, or Cindy pcbs1441@verizon.net, 410-332-0085.
Wednesday, July 7
Happy Hour: Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment holds a happy hour on the first Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Laughing Pint. Meet fellow artists and neighbors. The next is Wednesday, July 7.
Upcoming and Ongoing
Buy A Brick: Canton Community Association sells bricks to pay for improvements and upkeep to O’Donnell Square. Info: www.cantoncommunity.org/go/ods.php.
Trips: Proceeds from the following trips will benefit Sr. Julitta Siedlecka Children’s School for the Blind in Izabelin, Warsaw, Poland. Info on all trips: Gloria 410-276-1025.
July 9: Dover Downs, Del.
Aug. 1: Atlantic City, N.J.
Aug. 15: Piney Point, Maryland (St. George’s all-you-can-eat crab cakes, fried chicken, ham and all the trimmings, Mass)
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.
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 July 8 to register. The event runs at the same time as the Creative Alliance’s Salsapolkalooza. Registration: Claire Corcoran 410-342-3234 ext. 25.
Summer peace camp: The Julie Center, 100 S. Washington St., will host its annual summer peace camp for kids 6-14 July 12-Aug. 6. Kids can form good social skills, have fun, learn new things and become peack-makers. Students 12 and older can earn service hours. Open to 35 campers, first-come-first-served. Call 410-675-6300 to register.
Help For Homeless Pets: The Maryland SPCA and the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter are teaming up with the Baltimore Guide to collect supplies and toys for homeless cats and dogs, as well as supplies for the shelters themselves. Items can be dropped at the offices of the Baltimore Guide (526 S. Conkling Street) between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, or may be taken directly to the animal shelters (addresses below). Full lists can be found on the groups’ websites. The Maryland SPCA, located at 3300 Falls Rd. in Hampden: www.mdspca.org or 410-235-8826, or the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, located on Stockholm St. in South Baltimore: www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org or 410-396-4695.
Kibble Connection: The Maryland SPCA is partnering with Meals on Wheels to help provide food for the pets of the needy. The program welcomes dry and canned food for cats and dogs, as well as cat litter. Drop by the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd. in Hampden (call first to make sure of hours: 410-235-8826) or drop it off at the offices of the Baltimore Guide, 526 S. Conkling St. in Highlandtown and a volunteer will take it to Meals on Wheels. Cat food and dog food donations, cat litter (and even monetary donations) can also be brought to the offices of Meals on Wheels on S. Haven St. in Highlandtown.
