THINGS TO DO
Wednesday, September 1
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.
Cherry Hill: The Cherry Hill Trust Public Safety committee meets on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at Cherrydale Apartments Leasing Office, 1118 Cherry Hill Road.
Union Square: The Union Square Neighborhood Association meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Neighborhood Design Center, 1401 Hollins Street
Ridgely’s Delight: Ridgeley’s Delight Neighborhood Association meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at Frank & Nick’s West End Grill, 511 W Pratt Street.
Thursday, September 2
Voter Info: The 2010 State Legislative Candidate Forum for the 46th District is offered by the League of Women Voters. Meet the candidates at the Virginia S. Baker Rec Center in Patterson park on Thursday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Info: 410-377-7738 or email lwvbaltimore@comcast.net.
Back-To-Fishing: There’s a free “Back to School Family Fishing Night and Diamond Jim Youth Fishing Challenge” on Thursday, Sept. 2, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Patterson Park Boat Lake for ages 15 and under. BYO tackle and bait or use the loaners. Door Prizes and one lucky child will win a fishing trip on a Maryland waterway.
Community Fair: Dundalk Church of the Nazarene, 1626 Lynch Road, community fair Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. with games, food, music and more. Info: Michael Firenze 410-633-3696.
Westport: On Sept. 2, the Westport Neighborhood Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Westport Academy, 2401 Nevada Street.
Pub Theology: Pub Theology, one-hour discussions about faith, life in general and lots more, is held on Sept. 2, 8 p.m. at the Laughing Pint, Conkling and Gough Sts. All are welcome Info: Pastor Mark 443-683-2582, www.BreathOfGodLC.org, LSMparker@gmail.com.
Friday, September 3
Open Art: The Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames Street, has a new show featuring Cyndi Blank’s art now through 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
Fund The Friends: There’s a happy hour fund raiser for Friends of Patterson Park on Friday, Sept. 3, at Arcos, 129 S. Broadway.
Arty: School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light Street, has exhibitions of work by Kelly Walker from Sept. 3-Oct. 2. and Melissa Webb from Sept. 3-Oct. 30. Opening reception on Friday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Info: 410-396-4641.
Casino Trip: On Sept. 3, bus trip to Penn National Casino. Proceeds benefit Sr. Julitta Siedlecka Children’s School for the Blind in Izabelin, Warsaw, Poland. Info: Gloria 410-276-1025.
Saturday, September 4
Singing Rabbi: Join B’nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, for a special cabaret-style program, “The Broadway Rabbi Sings his Mind” on Saturday, Sept. 4, 8:30 p.m. Info: 410-732-5454, www.bnaiisraelcongregation.org.
Festival Trip: There’s a one-day bus trip to Doylestown, Pa. for the Polish festival at Our lady of Czestohowa Shrine on Saturday, Sept. 4, with pick-up in White Marsh, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., $47/person includes bus, admission and snacks. Info: Sis Dombrowski 410-766-3664.
Singing Rabbi: Join B’nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, for a special cabaret-style program, “The Broadway Rabbi Sings his Mind” on Saturday, Sept. 4, 8:30 p.m. Info: 410-732-5454, www.bnaiisraelcongregation.org.
Dog Park: The Canton Dog Park holds a volunteer clean-up on Saturday, Sept. 4 starting at 10 a.m. (On Tuesday, Sept. 14, 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).
Fundraiser for AIDS Services: Johns Hopkins AIDS Services holds a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 4, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., $15, at The Belvedere Hotel, 1 E. Chase Street. Info: Lillian Vickers 410-585-4331.
Volunteer in the Park: The Boat Lake Team meets on Saturday, Sept. 4. Meet at the boat lake, 8 a.m. to help rid the water of trash. There will be coffee and donuts for willing volunteers. For general clean-ups, meet at the White House on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon to help weed, clean up, organize, whatever needs to be done. Note: Anytime you want to volunteer in the park, stop by the White House to put in some time. Info: volunteer@pattersonpark.com.
Sunday, September 5
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.
Dundalk Defenders: Ft. Howard Park has its free Defenders Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with reenactors, demos and more. Info: 410-284-2331, dunhistsoc@aol.com.
Tuesday, September 7
Community Input Forum: Communities for All Ages is looking for city residents’ input. Distinct sessions are being held with groups identifying with a specific cultural community. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., (location TBA), a focus group is held for African American residents, including families who have lived here for generations or newcomers. Info/questions: kari@southeastcdc.org, 410-342-3234 ext 29.
Wednesday, September 8
Fells Prospect: Fells Prospect Community Organization meets the second Weds of each month. Meetings are held in the Holy Rosary Church hall, Chester and Bank streets, at 7:30 pm. The next meeting will be held on Sept. 8. Info: Kate Richardson: katecrichardson@gmail.com.
Trash Collections: There is a mandatory furlough day for city employees on Friday, Sept. 3. All city buildings (except for Police headquarters) will be closed. Trash/recyclables will be collected and parking meters need to be fed. There will be no bulk trash pickup, and drop-off centers (landfills, etc.) will be closed.
Monday, Sept. 6 is Labor Day. No trash or recyclable pickup is scheduled, and there is no bulk trash pickup. Landfills are closed. Parking meters do not need to be fed.
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
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.
Soccer: 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. League signup deadline is Sept. 1. Use contact info above to sign up.
Open-play drop-in soccer for ages 8-13 on Wednesdays, starting Sept. 8, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., $5/person/night.
Open-play drop-in soccer for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., $5/person/night
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, 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.
Tuesday, Sept. 7, New Southwest Mt. Clare, meet at the Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church, 1616 Wilkens Avenue
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., Carrollton Ridge: meet at the Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, Pulaski and Ashton streets
See The Light: The Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light Street, offers the following free programs. Information on any of the following can be obtained by going to 410-396-1096.
Mother Goose Baby Steps, for ages up to 36 months, is offered on Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Leaps, for ages 3-5, is offered Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.
The Light Street Branch Book Club is offered on Thursday, Sept. 2, 6:45 p.m. Adults can choose and discuss notable fiction and nonfiction reading selections.
COP Walk: There’s a C.O.P. walk in Highlandtown every Thursday, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., leaving from the corner of Gough and Conkling streets. The next is Sept. 2. Info: 301-385-1911.
Free Yoga: There’s free outdoor yoga in Patterson Park on Pagoda Hill on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. BYO mat. Free yoga every Saturday, weather permitting.
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. 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
Fitness at the Rec Center: Zumba (aerobic workouts to Latin rhythms) at the Rec Center at Patterson Park on Fridays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $5/class. Info/RSVP: Katie Katie@pattersonpark.com or call 410.276.3676.
Yoga class for beginners is offered on Wednesdays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. $5/class. Info/RSVP: 410-396-9156.
Green Volunteers: Baltimore Green Works is seeking volunteers of all ages to help out in a variety of ways including planning park service projects, tree plantings, research, surveys, planning for the 8th Annual Baltimore Green Week and more. Info: bgw@baltimoregreenworks.com.
Entertainment Books: The Locust Point Recreation Council is selling the 2011 Entertainment Books for $30/book. Proceeds support the Locust Point Recreation Center Activities. Info/purchase: Alex 410-837-4134.
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,l dot.mann@baltimore.gov.
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