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July 26, 2012
In this issue:
Bicycle Parking Survey
Baltimore CityView
Films on the Pier
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days
Belvedere Square Summer Sounds
Aqua Zumba
Summer Social at West Shore Park
Art Bytes
Baltimore Restaurant Week
Curator Talk: Growing Up AFRO
Jazzy Wednesday Evenings
Teacher's Workshop: The Civil War and Reconstruction
Youth Bmore Summer Block Parties
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day
Rising Senior Seminar
Family Music Jam & Movie Festival in the Park
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Dear Friends:
Today, I was pleased to host a “meet and greet” for businesses and Hire One Youth employees at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. More than 100 non-municipal employers have provided funding to pay for at least one six-week summer job to support Baltimore City’s 2012 YouthWorks program. Nearly 70 of these business champions directly hired job ready 16- to 21-year olds to work at their offices, banks, and firms.
This year, as a result of the Hire One Youth campaign, we have added more than 275 additional job opportunities for young people. This brings the total number of YouthWorks summer jobs with private sector, nonprofit, and city and state government employers throughout the Baltimore area to more than 5,300.
I am very grateful to the companies that are taking part in Hire One Youth by giving youth and young adults valuable work experiences this summer. Today, I asked that they continue to build upon the momentum by considering providing full-time, year-round or part-time, school year jobs for young people. And, my hope is that even more businesses will hire through YouthWorks’ Hire One Youth initiative next year.
I want to especially thank Mr. Don Fry, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, who has agreed to continue as chair of the Hire One Youth Leadership Team which is comprised of local business leaders from various industries. Don has been a tremendous partner in this effort and a major contributor to its stellar success this year.
Summer job opportunities provide young people real-world experience and important skills that will build future careers at the same time they provide meaningful contributions to the employers they serve.
YouthWorks is operated by the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development with the assistance of employers and workforce partners, and with financial support from a variety of contributors. Director Karen Sitnick and MOED staff have done an excellent job keeping the program strong even during tough economic times.
YouthWorks is part of Baltimore City Super Summer, a partnership between the City, Baltimore City Public Schools and nonprofits to ensure that every child has access to learning, meals, reading and other fun activities during the summer. Visit www.youthbmore.org or call 211 for more information about Baltimore City Super Summer.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
Bicycle Parking Survey
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation, the Department of General Services, and the Parking Authority of Baltimore City are exploring secure bicycle parking options in the Parking Authority's Baltimore City garages. If you currently bike to work, or would consider biking, the City would like your feedback. Baltimore CityView
Looking for City Services near you? CityView is Baltimore’s mapping portal, providing information on a variety of topics of interest for citizens, visitors, researchers, and businesses. The site is updated regularly. Simply enter your address to locate services such as city pools, cooling centers, parks, schools, and much more. To start your search, visit cityview.baltimorecity.gov. Films on the Pier
Wednesdays through August 29, 8:45 pm
Broadway Pier, Fells Point
The Films on the Pier series is presented by The Sound Garden and Su Casa. New releases will show weekly at the end of Broadway. Bring a chair and enjoy a summer evening with friends and family. For more information, visit www.fellspointmainstreet.org. Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days
Final Friday of each month
Northwest Citizen Convenience Center, 2840 Sisson Street
Baltimore City’s Household Hazardous Waste monthly collection provides an opportunity for Baltimore City residents to dispose of hazardous household materials such as oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, car and household batteries, drain cleaners, gasoline, pool chemicals, and many other items. Participants must show proof of city residency before they can drop off any hazardous items. Trash, asbestos, ammunition, fire extinguishers, industrial and medical wastes, and radioactive materials, including smoke alarms with a radioactive symbol, Will not be collected.
Belvedere Square Summer Sounds
Fridays through August 31, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Belvedere Square, 518 East Belvedere Avenue
Belvedere Square's ever-popular Friday night outdoor concert series is back! Enjoy gourmet food and drinks from the restaurants and market at Belvedere Square while listening to the sounds of summer with some of Baltimore’s hottest bands! For more information, visit www.belvederesquare.com. Aqua Zumba
Saturdays through September 1, 10:00 am-10:45 am
Druid Hill Park Pool
Join the Zumba pool party! Aqua Zumba blends Zumba with traditional aqua fitness in a safe, challenging workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and exhilarating. Classes, presented by the Department of Recreation and Parks, are $7 per person. Call 410-396-3838 for more information.
Summer Social at West Shore Park
Friday, July 27, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
West Shore Park, Inner Harbor
This summer, the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore presents live music, a beer & wine garden, food trucks, and a kids/family play area at West Shore Park. This month's social features live music from Beach Bumz. For more information and a listing of events, visit www.waterfrontpartnership.org or email beth@waterfrontpartnership.org. Art Bytes
Friday–Sunday, July 27-29, 10:00 am–05:00 pm
The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street
During Baltimore’s first art museum hackathon, technology and creative communities will work together to build programs and applications inspired by art or to address specific challenges faced by museums. Baltimore’s museum community will present ideas and challenges they would like solved. Throughout the weekend, technologists, innovators, scholars, and artists will form teams to develop their solutions, using the museum’s galleries for inspiration. For more information, or to register, visit shar.es/tXIFC. Baltimore Restaurant Week
July 27-August 5
Various Locations
Baltimore Restaurant Week offers a unique dining experience that encourages guests to dine their way through Downtown. Participating restaurants will offer specially selected three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $30.12 and $20.12. Some restaurants will also offer two-course lunch menus for $15.12. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For a list of participating restaurants, visit www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com. Curator Talk: Growing Up AFRO
Saturday, July 28, 1:00 pm
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street
Join John Gartrell, curator and AFRO archivist, in a discussion of Growing up AFRO: Snapshots of Black Childhood from the Afro-American Newspapers. To commemorate the 120th anniversary of the Afro-American Newspapers, the second-longest running black periodical in the United States, this pictorial exhibition features 120 images from the AFRO’s archive collections that demonstrate the vital role young people played in African American history. The exhibition is on view through December 30. For more information, visit www.AfricanAmericanCulture.org. Jazzy Wednesday Evenings
Wednesday, August 1, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park
Enjoy fine jazz and R&B as you relax on a gorgeous summer evening. Browse Baltimore's newest farmers market and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens. This month's performance will feature SMUV. For more information, call 410-396-7459.
Teacher's Workshop: The Civil War and Reconstruction
Wednesday-Friday, August 1–August 3, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street
Explore African American involvement in the Civil War and the Reconstruction. This course includes lectures, interactive sessions, and a field trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the Frederick Douglass House and the African American Civil War Memorial & Museum. Registration is $25, and one MSDE credit hour can be earned. For more information, or to register, call 443-263-1829 or email taylor@maamc.org. Youth Bmore Summer Block Parties
The Baltimore City Youth Commission, in conjunction with wpbradio.com and DTLR, presents this free concert series. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and a variety of vendors. For more information, call 443-984-3587.
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Friday, August 3, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Druid Hill Park Pool, 800 Wyman Park Drive
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Thursday, August 9, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Collington Square Recreation Center, 1409 Patterson Park Avenue
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Thursday, August 16, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Gilmor Elementary School, 1311 N. Gilmor Street
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day
Saturday, August 4, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, 21 S. Eutaw Street
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower features the original artistic works of talented artists from the region. In July and August 2012, visit "Sondheim at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House." Part of Artscape Gallery Network, this special exhibition showcases the artwork of six artists from the Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize, as well as resident artists of the tower. For more information, visit www.bromoseltzerartstower.com. Rising Senior Seminar
Tuesday, August 7, 8:30 am-1:00 pm
BCCC Fine Arts Building, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
You're finally a high school senior! What's next? Join the CollegeBound Foundation's 13th annual seminar to jump-start your college search. Learn how to make the most of your senior year, apply to college, find money for college, and other essential skills. The registration deadline is Friday, July 13. For more information or to register, email info@collegeboundfoundation.org or call 410-783-2905 ext. 200. Family Music Jam & Movie Festival in the Park
Saturday, August 18, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm (movie begins at 8:00 pm)
Joseph Lee Park, 6200 E. Pratt Street
Featherstone Music hosts this open mic jam session, including instrumental music, singing, and poetry. All ages are encouraged sign up and share their talent. Following the open mic jam session, enjoy an outdoor movie in the park. This month's movie is Happy Feet Two. Don’t forget to bring a chair. For more information, visit musicjamparkmoviefestival.org. |
