Wednesday, July 14
Vacation Bible School: Breath of God Lutheran Church, Pratt and Clinton streets, hosts Vacation Bible School now through July 16, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., dinner included. Open to ages 4-13, free of charge. Info: 443-683-2582, www.BreathOfGodLC.org, LSMparker@gmail.com
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, July 14, 6:30 p.m., Carrollton Ridge-meet at the Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, Pulaski and Ashton St.
Monday, July 19, Hollins Roundhouse-meet at the Black Cherry Puppet Theater, 1115 Hollins St.
Tuesday, July 20, Curtis Bay-meet at the Curtis Bay Recreation Center, Curtis Ave. and Filbert St.
Tuesday, July 20, Westport-meet at the Westport Community Center, 2322 Annapolis Rd.
Wednesday, July 21, Locust Point-meet at the Himalayan House Restaurant, 1522 E. Fort Ave.
Thursday, July 15
Dypski Park: On Thursday, July 15 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., the Friends of Dypski Park hold a family barbecue in an effort to meet neighbors, get everyone familiar with the park and to raise money for the maintenance of the park. Burgers, hot dogs and possibly beer and wine will be sold. Info: Gregory Marsh 410-207-8806, gnmarsh@gmail.com.
Bitten by the Bicycle Bug? On Thursday, July 15, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., see a special art exhibit, “Bicycle: The Art of Cycling,” to be presented at the Mark Cottman Gallery, 1014 S. Charles Street, and any purchases will support the pro-cycle movement, One Less Car. Info: http://markcottmangallery.com/
Police And Community: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council meets at the Southern District station, 10 Cherry Hill Road, on Thursday, July 15, opening with a buffet at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starting 7 p.m. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
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.
“Teen Modeling” is held on Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m. Learn modeling tips from professionals.
“Mother Goose Time” is held on Wednesday, July 21, 11 a.m. for ages birth to 5.
Go “Back to the Beach” on Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m. Take a musical vacation and join us for a fun program of surf instrumentals, summer tunes and assorted rock-n-roll.
Friday, July 16
Audubon Adventures: The Audubon Society holds a summer fund raiser at Pizzazz Tuscan Grille, 711 Eastern Avenue on Friday, July 16, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. A percentage of the evening’s happy hour sales will support the society’s education programs. Info/directions: www.pizzazztuscangrille.com or call 410-528-7772.
Saturday, July 17
Details, Details: Friends of Patterson Park’s Detail Team meets on Saturday, July 17 at the playground near the tennis courts along Linwood Avenue at 8:30 a.m. to help clean up the playground and enjoy coffee and donuts. Can’t help then? Stop by the White House any time and volunteer to pick up trash and you’ll be given gloves and a paper bag. Info on all clean-ups and volunteer activities: volunteer@pattersonpark.com.
Free Yoga: There’s free seva yoga at West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor on Saturdays, July 17 and July 24 from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Info: www.waterfrontpartnership.org.
Christmas In July: Luther Memorial Church, 5401 Eastern Avenue, has a Christmas In July bazaar, bake sale and flea market (free admission) on Saturday, July 17 (rain date: July 24), spaces available for sale. Info: Doris Lawrence 410-633-6628.
Sunday, July 18
Concert at the Walters: An die Musik will present soprano Elizabeth Hungerford with Andrew Arceci on viola da gamba and John McKean on harpsichord on Sunday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, Centre and Charles streets. Tickets are $12. For tickets and info call 410-385-2638.
Free Concert: Riverside Park holds free concerts beginning at the pavilion at 6 p.m. throughout the summer. The next is on Sunday, July 18 and will feature ily AIMY with folk-rock. Info: sandhya448@verizon.net.
Monday, July 19
Patterson Place COP: Patterson Place Neighborhood holds its Citizens On Patrol walk on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Meet at the intersections of Patterson Park Ave and Baltimore Street. The next will be held on July 19. Info: Summer Foust sfoust@scandh.com
Shop Local: On Monday, July 19, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Southeast Anchor Library, local farmers and businesses discuss the environmental benefits of buying local, which businesses are supporting these efforts, and sample food from the Highlandtown Farmers’ Market. Info: Amanda Smit 443-984-3904, asmit@prattlibrary.org.
Highlandtown: The Highlandtown Community Association meets every month on the third Monday at Salem United Methodist Church, 3407 Gough Street. The next meeting is Monday, July 19.
Carnival: South Baltimore Little League Annual Carnival July 19-24 , 7 p.m.-11 p.m. with live entertainment, food and more, at 1101 E. Fort Avenue. Info: Connie 443 756-8956 or Quinn 443 794-1505.
Tuesday, July 20
Fall Soccer: Registration for fall South Baltimore Youth Soccer League play (ages 3-16) and fall travel soccer, will 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.
Music in Patterson Park: Hear free live music all summer long in Patterson Park, 6 :30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. On Tuesday, July 20 (rain date July 21), hear Tinsmith perform traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia. Info: friends@pattersonpark.com, 410-276-3676, www.pattersonpark.com.
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, July 21
Films On The Pier: Fells Point has free films on the Broadway Pier at 8:45 p.m. on selected Wednesdays throughout the summer. On July 21, see “Star Trek.” On July 28, see “Hot Tub Time Machine.” Info: info@fellspointmainstreet.org, www.fellspointmainstreet.org.
CARE About Neighborhoods: On Wednesday, July 21, McElderry Park has a community meeting at 611 N. Montford Ave. at 6 p.m.
On Thursday, July 27, C.A.R.E. Community Meeting at 219 N. Chester St. at 6 p.m.
Ongoing and Upcoming
School Supplies: Nazareth Lutheran, Breath of God Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran churches are joining together to provide Highlandtown students in grades K-8 with free school supplies. Register by phone, 410-308-3545 (English-speaking) or 443-540-3002 (Spanish-speaking) through deadline July 30.
Back To School Night will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 141 S. Clinton St. Children must be accompanied by an adult and be pre-registered. Representatives from Johns Hopkins at Bayview and the Baltimore City Health Department will distribute health information.
What’s Cookin’? The 2010 Federal Hill Cookbook is looking for recipes from the community. Anyone with a connection to Federal Hill is invited to submit a recipe for the cookbook, which will be published in the fall. Choose a favorite concoction and send the recipe, along with a few comments about what you like about it, to cstrodel@gmail.com. Deadline is July 31.
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