Things To Do
Wednesday, August 25
Bingo! Fatima Jolly Club, 6420 E. Pratt Street, has lunch and bingo on Wednesday, Aug. 25, opening 10 a.m., $15/person. Free parking. Info/tickets: Pat 410-391-5627.
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 Aug. 25, see “500 Days of Summer.” Info: info@fellspointmainstreet.org, www.fellspointmainstreet.org.
COP Walk: Greektown has a community COP walk on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Meet at 7:30 p.m. at Byzantino’s Bar, Newkirk and Eastern avenues.
Thursday, August 26
Beef with BGE? There’s a community meeting with BGE representatives on Thursday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clinton and Pratt streets
Friday, August 27
The Call of Nature: The Audubon Society holds fun and educational programs for children ages 2-5 with an adult. The next program, “Life in a Garden,” is Friday, Aug. 27 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., or Saturday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet at the Northeast corner of the boat lake. Register no less than 2 days before the program. $5/child. Register in advance at ppaudubon@gmail.com or 410-558-2473.
Saturday, August 28
Comics Galore: The Baltimore Comic-Con, the convention of all things of and related to graphic literature, is held on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, Aug. 29 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Costume contests, collectibles, author appearances and more. Info: www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
Dog Days: The Canton Dog Park holds its “Dog Days of Summer” fund raiser on Saturday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Canton Dog Park, $5/person, kids under 16 and all dogs admitted free. Fun, games and photos. Info: http://cantondogpark.org, info@cantondogpark.org.
Watch The Birdie: The next Audubon Bird Walk is Saturday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m. Meet at the fountain and try to spot early fall migrant. Open to all ages. Walks go on rain or shine. No bins? No problem. Just let the center know at 410-558-2473 or ppaudubon@gmail.com.
Sunday, August 29
Polish Proud: The Polish Home Club, 510 S. Broadway, hosts a summer dance on Sunday, Aug. 29, with dinner 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and music by Joy 2p.m.-6 p.m., wheels available. $20/person with platter, dessert, beer, soda and open bar (limited). Info/tickets: Theresa 410-325-2269. Donations of liquor or cakes: Steve/Helen 410-687-6922.
Free Concert: Riverside Park holds free concerts beginning at the pavilion at 6 p.m. throughout the summer. The next is on Sunday, Aug. 29 with the Rumba Club (Latin jazz). Info: sandhya448@verizon.net.
Tuesday, August 31
Open Art: The Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames Street, has a new show featuring Cyndi Blank’s art from Aug. 31-Sept. 26. Free artist’s reception on Friday, Sept. 3, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. as part of the Fells Point Art Loop. Info: 410-327-1272, www.fellspointgallery.org.
Wednesday, September 1
Blood Drive: There is a community blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2 p.m.-8 p.m. at St. Brigid Church Parish Center, 900 S. East Avenue. Info/donations: Darlene Waters 410-574-6021.
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, Sept. 1.
Save the Date
Tour du Port: The Tour du Port, a bicycle ride sponsored by One Less Car, takes place on Sunday, Oct. 3 from the Korean War Memorial, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., with routes from 13 to 63 miles. Per-person registration of $45 until Sept. 6. Info: http://onelesscar.org/
Rec Center Reunion: Come remember the Ella Bailey Recreation Center at a reunion and softball game on Sunday, Sept. 5 at Riverside Park, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Mr. Bob invites everyone who spent time playing at your favorite recreation center as a kid to join him and others for grilling, playing ball and sharing great memories. Info: 410-396-6136, robert.wall@baltimorecity.gov
Zoning Out: The new Baltimore City draft zoning code is available for comment. Information is available at www.rewritebaltimore.org. Comments are due by Sept. 10. To receive a hard copy of the draft zoning code, call 410-396-PLAN or e-mail your mailing address to plan@baltimorecity.gov
Bug Fest! The Carrie Murray Nature Center, 1901 Ridgetop Road, has its 11th annual Bug Fest on Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine with cockroach races, insect cuisine, bug hikes, insect crafts and more. $5 for ages 4 and up, $1 for ages 3 and under. Info: 410-396-0808, www.carriemurraynaturecenter.org.
The Knights of Fatima will host a crab feast and bull roast Sunday, Sept. 12, 2-6 p.m. at the church hall, 6400 E. Pratt St. Tickets are $38 advance and $42 at the door. Info: 410-630-1244, www.fatimacrabs.com.
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.
Community Notebook
Soccer in the Southeast: Fatima Strikers Soccer Association will sponsor new fall programs. Info: Jim Fendryk 410-633-2484. Final registration is held on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Archdiocesan Soccer League travel team enrollment for ages 6-16 is $65/child. The Minikickers, a fun, how-to program for children ages 3-5, is also accepting registration. Fee is $30.
Girls’ Basketball: The Patterson Park Lady Knights Basketball League is taking sign-ups now, for girls 13 and under. Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m-6p.m. in the Rec Center at Patterson Park. Cost: $10 a month for travel and registration expenses.Info: 410-396-9156, or e-mail dot.mann@baltimore.gov.
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, Aug. 25, Pigtown: meet at the Bath House, 904 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, Aug. 26, Federal Hill/Federal Hill South: meet at Porter’s Pub, E Cross St.and Riverside Ave
Wednesday, Sept. 1, Camden Crossing: meet at Washington Blvd. and Scott St.
Thursday, Sept. 2, West Federal Hill, meet at the post office on Ostend St.
Vacation Bible School: There’s Vacation Bible School at Riverside Baptist Church, Randall and Johnson streets, now through Friday, Aug. 27. Info: 410-539-3813.
Pub Theology: Pub Theology, one-hour discussions about faith, life in general and lots more, is held every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the Laughing Pint, Conkling and Gough streets. All are welcome to join in the discussion. Info: Pastor Mark443-683-2582, www.BreathOfGodLC.org, LSMparker@gmail.com.
Soccer in Sobo: The William J. Meyers Soccer Pavilion, 4300 W. Bay Avenue, has the following soccer activities. Wear flat-bottom shoes. Anyone under 18 must have a parent’s signature, and all participants must sign a waiver. All children must have adult supervision in the stands. Info: Kay Overton 410-396-5782, kay.overton@baltimorecity.gov.
Myers Soccer Tots, for ages 3-6 to learn the fun and fundamentals of soccer, holds sign-up on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Play takes place on Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., for 7 weeks, $50/child. Program starts on Oct. 7 and runs Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 4, 11 and 18. Parents and children may play soccer together from 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall session leagues for adults metro soccer teams (men’s leagues and co-ed leagues) begins in mid- to late September. Co-ed league deadline is Aug. 25, all others Sept. 1. Use contact info above to sign up.
Adult Education: Free classes for adults (ages 16 and up) are offered at Patteron Park Public Charter School, 27 N. Lakewood Avenue. Open to the community. Registration now open; deadline Sept. 22. Info: 410-558-1230, ext. 374, LObara@pppcs.org
Pre-GED/GED class on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 7
Beginner Spanish class on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 14: (Spanish II is 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; Spanish I is 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Computer classes: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 13.
Supplies for the Troops: The St. Helena Commnity Association is holding a drive to help make servicemen and women happier during the holidays. Items including packaged snacks, magazines and paperbacks, playing cards, tampons, postage stamps, band-aids and more are appreciated. For a complete list, ask Cathy Hurley, cathy.hurley@broadridge.com, 443-414-5971.
Overeaters Anonymous: Do you have a problem with food? A new Overeaters Anonymous group is meeting weekly starting Tuesday, Sept. 14, at noon at St. Peter Evangelical Church, 7834 Eastern Ave. across from Eastpoint Mall. Call Karene S., 410-633-5392, for info.
Prostate screenings: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center will offer free prostate tests Wednesday, Sept. 22, 5-7:45 p.m. The exam consists of a digital rectal exam and a PSA or prostate-specific antigen blood test. Every man over 40 should be screened annually for the disease; African-Americans, Hispanics and men with a family history of the disease should start screening at 35. For info or to schedule an appointment call 410-550-9135 or 410-550-7739.
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