STUFF THOSE BACKPACKS-In 2006, Lee Street Church offered free school supplies. This year, Nazareth Lutheran/Breath of God Church is taking applications for free school supplies. See info below. Photo by Bill Lear
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Carnival: South Baltimore Little League Annual Carnival now through July 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.
Bird Banding: Join the Audubon Society for bird-banding with the Smithsonian’s Neighborhood Nest Watch on Saturday, July 24, 7:30 a.m. Meet at the Boat Lake and watch the pros set out mist nets to capture birds for banding and blood samples. Bring the family; children will have the chance to help release the birds. Registration required: 410-558-2473, ppaudubon@gmail.com.
Sunday Sundaes: Old Otterbein Church, 112 W. Conway St., has free ice cream following the 11 a.m. worship on “Sundae Sundays:” Sunday, July 25 and Sunday, Aug. 22. Casual dress encouraged. info: www.oldotterbeinumc.org.
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.
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 21, Locust Point-meet at the Himalayan House Restaurant, 1522 E. Fort Ave.
Thursday, July 22, Federal Hill/Federal Hill South- meet at Porter’s Pub, E Cross St and Riverside Ave.
Monday, July 26, Mt. Winans-meet at S. Paca St. and Hollins Ferry Rd.
Tuesday, July 27, Brooklyn-meet at the Hargrove District Courthouse, 700 E. Patapsco Ave.
Wednesday, July 28, Pigtown-meet at the Bath House, 904 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, July 22
Bread Of Life: The Lutheran Mission Society gives free bread to the needy on Thursday, July 22. noon-1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7834 Eastern Avenue.
Church Happenings: Highlandtown Assembly of God, 3930 Fleet Street, has activities free and open to the public. Info: 410-675-5432.
There is a Children’s Crusade on Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. with “The Tale of a Knight” for ages 3-14, with drama, puppets, music, mayhem and more.
There is Youth Explosion on Friday, July 23, 7 p.m. for ages 15 and up, with music, drama and teaching.
Free family fun carnival on on Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with free kids’ activities.
Two Healing Services featuring the ministry of Billy Burke are presented on Sunday, July 25 at 6 p.m., and Monday July 26 at 7 p.m. Special guest speaker, Lenny Moore (former Baltimore Colt & member NFL Hall of Fame).
Friday, July 23
Learn With Audubon: The Audubon Society in Patterson Park holds “Tiny Tots’ programs for children 2-5 with an adult. The next is “Everybody Needs a Home” on Friday, July 23, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., or Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet at the northeast corner of the boat lake to discover the many animals that call Patterson Park home. Register no less than 2 days before the program. Info/RSVP: 410-558-2473, PPAudubon@gmail.com.
Cinema Alfresco: Little Italy has open-air movies free of charge on Fridays in summer. On July 23, see “Big Night.”
Saturday, Sept. 24
Soccer For Kids: The Fatima Strikers Soccer Association holds registration for fall soccer programming on Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m.-noon, during the free soccer mini camp for ages 6-16 at Joseph Lee Field, 5900 E. Pratt Street. All leagues begin Sept. 11-12. The Minikickers program, for ages 3-5, will also register. Info: Jim Fendryk 410-633-2484.
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.
Free Yoga: There’s free seva yoga at West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor on Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Info: www.waterfrontpartnership.org.
Tree Team: Patterson Park welcomes all volunteers to work with the trees in the park on Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m. Meet at the Pulaski Monument, enjoy coffee & donuts (or just stop by any old time at the White House and offer to pick up trash in the park. Info: volunteer@pattersonpark.com.
Help The School: Wolfe Street Academy holds a volunteer work day around the school on Saturday, July 24, with tshift work available any time between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Breakfast and lunch provided. Info: Suzanne 443-850-6675, suebeebailey@yahoo.com.
Sunday, July 25
Music in Patterson Park: Hear free live music all summer long in Patterson Park, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. On Sunday, July 25 (rain date: July 28), hear Sin Miedo play salsa music and more. Info: friends@pattersonpark.com, 410-276-3676, www.pattersonpark.com.
Tuesday, July 27
Ellwood Park: The Ellwood Park Improvement Association meets on Tuesday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. at 454 N. Robinson Street (use side door). Info: 410-522-4006.
Open Art: The Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames Street, has a new show running July 27-Aug. 29 with Ellen Pecora displaying works inspired by classical realism. Free artist’s reception on Friday, Aug. 6, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. as part of the Fells Point Art Loop. Info: 410-327-1272, www.fellspointgallery.org.
Upcoming and Ongoing
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 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 and be pre-registered. Representatives from Johns Hopkins at Bayview and the Baltimore City Health Department will distribute health information.
Items for Community Calendar can be mailed (along with check or credit card information when appropriate) 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. A contact name, phone number or e-mail must be included with all submissions.
