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In this issue:
Neighborhood Greening & Clean Water Grants
Mums & Memories
Cultural Series at the National Aquarium
Eureka! Jewelry Fair at The Walters
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day
Reginald F. Lewis Museum Exhibits
A Time to Heal
Modell Symposium on Domestic Violence
Mayor's FY2013 Budget Workshop
Veterans Day Celebration
Living Life Golden Kickoff
Docs in the Parks
Gems of American Music
Winter Wonderland at West Shore Park
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Dear Friends:
On Wednesday, I was joined by Housing Department Deputy Commissioner Reggie Scriber to announce the opening of two new energy assistance outreach centers to serve families in East and West Baltimore. The centers will be located at Mt. Pleasant Ministries and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. The centers are part of the Baltimore Housing Office of Home Energy Programs’ (OHEP) new initiative with faith-based organizations that aims to increase the number of families who apply for energy assistance.
For this administration, it is imperative that Baltimore City families struggling to make ends meet know that we are here to help them with their utility bills, especially as we enter the cold weather months, when heating bills are high. I am grateful that this partnership with two of our most prominent faith-based organizations will help us reach more residents, particularly those who may be ashamed to ask for help.
Baltimore Housing employees and church volunteers will be on-hand to process energy applications at Mt. Pleasant Ministries and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church through March 2012. Both sites will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Residents may also submit energy applications at a non-faith-based energy intake center located at 1133-35 North Gilmor Street. That center is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Families in need of support are encouraged to call the OHEP hotline at 410-396-5555, visit one of the energy intake centers, or visit the OHEP website at www.baltimorehousing.org.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
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Neighborhood Greening & Clean Water Grant
Community groups are eligible to apply for up to $1000 funding for vacant lot improvements, community gardens, tree plantings, water quality improvements, and environmental education. Applicants with newly adopted vacant lots are eligible to receive in-kind services and materials and additional funding through the Baltimore City Power In Dirt Initiative. Potential applicants MUST attend a workshop (listed below). Please RSVP four days prior to the workshop you plan to attend. For more information, or to RSVP, contact 410-448-5663 ext. 111 or valerie.shane@parksandpeople.org.
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Nov. 14, Stieff Silver Building, 800 Wyman Park Dr., Ste. 010
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Nov. 30, Bon Secours Community Works, 26 N. Fulton Ave.
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Dec. 1, Zeta Center for Healthy & Active Aging, 4501 Reisterstown Rd.
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Dec. 6, HEBCAC, 1212 N. Wolfe St.
All workshops take place 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.
Mums & Memories
October 29-November 20
Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park
The Rawlings Conservatory presents this annual show, featuring exquisite Cylburn Arboretum-grown chrysanthemums and a history exhibit that takes a look at Baltimore's horticultural past. Conservatory hours are Wednesdays-Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Admission to the Conservatory during regular hours is free, with a suggested donation. Mums & Memories will open with a special Sneak Preview on Friday, October 28, 6:00-8:00 pm. Enjoy hot cider, cold beer, and light fare; admission to the sneak preview is $20. For more information, call 410-396-0008.
Cultural Series at the National Aquarium
Friday, November 4, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt Street
Through March, come to the Aquarium on the first Friday evening of each month for a series of events dedicated to exploring, experiencing, and enjoying cultures from around the globe. Celebrate with music, dance, food, arts and crafts, community resource tables, and educational exhibits. Activities are included with Aquarium admission. November's event will celebrate Native American Heritage Month. For more information, visit www.aqua.org. Eureka! Jewelry Fair at the Walters
November 4–6, 9:30 am-5:00 pm
The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street
This 8th annual jewelry event will showcase 20 of America’s best jewelers. Pieces will vary in style from traditional to contemporary. The weekend will include lectures, a children’s jewelry making workshop, an opening night party, gallery talks, and a unique treasure hunt offering visitors the chance to take home a piece of jewelry hidden within the galleries. Admission is $15, and includes the entry fee to both the Jewelry Fair for the entire weekend and the Walters’ special exhibition Lost and Found: The Secrets of Archimedes. For more information visit thewalters.org or call 410-547-9000. Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day
Saturday, November 5, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, 21 S. Eutaw Street
Get a sneak peek into the studios of professional artists and view their vivid artwork. Artists will showcase their talents with original art, including theatrical scripts, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculptures, dramatic performances, and more. For more information, visit www.bromoseltzerartstower.com. Reginald F. Lewis Museum Exhibits
November 5-January 5
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum hosts two intercultural exhibitions, Beyond Baseball: the Life of Roberto Clemente and IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas. These exhibits document the connections between African Americans and other cultures. For more information and a list of events relating to the exhibits, visit www.africanamericanculture.org. A Time to Heal
Sunday, November 6, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Sinai Hospital, Hecht Building, 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue
A Time to Heal will honor families who have lost a child or teen to violence. Featured speaker Dr. Lonise Boas and other invited guests will share experiences and offer remarks. This event is free to attend, but RSVP is required. For more information or to RSVP, visit atimetoheal.eventbrite.com or call 410-467-1605. Modell Symposium on Domestic Violence
Wednesday, November 9, 8:30 am
University of Md. SMC Campus Center, 612 W. Lombard Street
The 2nd annual Patricia and Arthur Modell Symposium on Domestic Violence will bring attention to the issue of domestic violence. The cost is $50 per person and includes the symposium, lunch, parking, and three continuing education credits with advance registration. Space is limited. For more information, or to register, visit www.ssw.umaryland.edu/modell. Mayor's FY2013 Budget Workshop
Wednesday, November 9, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Edmondson Westside High School, 501 N. Athol Avenue
The Mayor’s Budget Workshops provide an opportunity for citizens to help Mayor Rawlings-Blake with the tough decisions faced in closing a $50 million budget gap. The workshop will begin with a presentation and Q&A. Participants will then complete a realistic budget balancing exercise, deciding which services to cut and which ones to protect. The workshop will conclude with participants making recommendations to the Mayor about how to craft a budget that keeps the City moving forward at a time of unprecedented fiscal stress. For more information or assistance, call 410-396-4735.
Veterans Day Celebration
Friday, November 11, 10:00 AM
War Memorial Plaza, 101 N. Gay Street
The Baltimore City Veterans Commission hosts this celebration in honor of all veterans and active duty military service members. Events will include a parade through city streets, followed by a ceremony at the War Memorial Plaza. The Parade will step off from the Washington Monument at 8:45. For more information or assistance, call the Office of Emergency Management at 410-396-6183.
Living Life Golden Kickoff
Friday, November 11, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Visions Banquet and Catering, 5503 Richard Avenue
Belvedere Assisted Living is undertaking the renovation of a commercial space into its latest project, Living Life Golden Senior Assisted Living Facility (LLG). Join Belvedere for an informative dinner and gain insight into Belvedere's history and mission. Tickets are available for a $25 donation. For more information, visit belvederefundraising.org or call 443-570-9064. Docs in the Parks
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Herring Run Park, Hall Springs
Join local pediatricians and families to connect children with nature, doing fun, heart healthy activities at this event sponsored by the Greater Baltimore Children & Nature Collaborative (GBCAN). Enjoy games, nature hikes, a wildlife expo, bicycling, and a healthy cooking demonstration with free food. Participate in a trail maintenance stewardship project. For more information, contact michael.dorsey@parksandpeople.org. Gems of American Music
Sunday, November 13, 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
First Unitarian Church, Charles and Franklin Streets
Handel Choir's Chandos Singers, conducted by Melinda O'Neal and James Houston, join for a concert of choral and organ selections to benefit the restoration of the historic Niemann organ. The concert features the music of Katharine E. Lucke, founder of Handel Choir and director of the Peabody Conservatory, along with a nod to the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and additional selections. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 410-685-2330 or email MusicCommittee@firstunitarian.net. Winter Wonderland at West Shore Park
West Shore Park, Inner Harbor
November 19, 1:00 pm-6:30 pm
Enjoy live music, games, arts and crafts, holiday stories, and tasty treats. Create your own festive lantern in the Lantern Making Workshop, and join the merriment at Baltimore's first-ever Community Lantern Parade along the Inner Harbor's promenade. Festive lanterns, cascading ribbon trees, towering umbrellas, bands, illuminated stilt walkers, and costumed characters will come together in a finale with live singing choirs to greet Santa's arrival by boat. For more information, visit www.waterfrontpartnership.org. |
