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In this issue:
MAYOR'S HOT LINKS
Clean Community Competition
Baltimore's Top Neighborhood Moms Nominations
Actuarial Science Program Scholarships
Baltimore Stories
Bikes for the World Bicycle Collection
The War Came By Train
Tip Toe through the Tulips
Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar
City of Baltimore Procurement and Outreach Fair
Community Pit Bull Day
Baltimore City Vendor Development Seminar Series
War of 1812 Discovery Tour
Druid Heights CDC Health Fair
Historic Tax Credit Workshop
Privateer Day
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's Spring Cleanup
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Dear Friends:
 Every year, we take the time to recognize long-serving public servants who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve Baltimore’s citizens. The Richard A. Lidinsky, Sr. Award for Excellence in Public Service was established to recognize long-serving City employees who have worked to improve City services and make city government more efficient. This year it was my great honor to give the award to Donald Heinbuch, former Assistant Chief of the Baltimore Fire Department.
Chief Heinbuch, now retired, joined the Department in 1970 at the age of 19. After serving for over two decades, he was promoted to Commander, and in 2008 he was named Assistant Chief of Operations. As a leader in the department, he helped to modify dispatch procedures and was in a command position during many major incidents, including the Howard Street Tunnel Fire in 2001.
We also recognized two honorable mentions for this award: Kevin Cleary, Deputy Director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods and Constituent Services, and Francine Childs, Assistant Commissioner of School Health for the Baltimore City Health Department.
This year, we set an ambitious goal to grow our city by 10,000 families over the next 10 years. The Lidinsky Award exemplifies what we expect of public servant in good and bad years.
After all, at the center of any growing city is a smart and responsive government. In the coming years, we need every City employee to be committed to providing current and new residents with efficient and effective services. We hope that each of this year’s winners can be an example to current employees of how to best serve the people in our growing city.
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Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
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Baltimore Business Journal
Clean Community Competition
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the Department of Public Works challenge Baltimore City communities to get back to basics and join in tackling sanitation challenges block by block. All official community associations are invited to participate in this friendly competition. Communities will be judged on a variety of categories. Keep a scrap book for the judges, documenting your hard work and showing off your great results! Winning communities will receive cash prizes to benefit their community association and activities. The competition kicks off April 21 and runs through October 19. Winning communities will be announced at the Mayor’s Fall Clean Up on Saturday, October 27. Registration is required and ends April 9. Call 311 for more information or to register.
Baltimore's Top Neighborhood Moms Nominations
It's almost time for Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's 6th Annual "Baltimore's Top Neighborhood Moms" contest to honor those dedicated women who have given selflessly to make Baltimore’s neighborhoods better, safer, and stronger. Nominees must be submitted from recognized neighborhood associations no later than Friday, April 20. Contest winners will be invited to join Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake at a luncheon to honor Baltimore’s Top Neighborhood Moms at the Cylburn Arboretum Vollmer Center. The nomination form can be found here. For more information, contact Marva Williams by telephone at 410-545-7983 or via e-mail at marva.williams@baltimorecity.gov. Actuarial Science Program Scholarships
The Actuarial Science Program at Morgan State University is the only Actuarial Science Program in the state of Maryland approved by Maryland Higher Education Commission. The program incorporates Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, and Economics to equip graduates for the workforce. Scholarship applications for Fall 2012 are currently being accepted. Applications received before April 1 will receive priority consideration. Final deadline for applications is August 1. For more information, visit the program’s website. Bikes for the World Bicycle Collection
Saturday, March 31, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane
The Poly Environment Club sponsors this bicycle collection for a good cause. Bikes for the World, a non-profit charity, helps poor people overseas become more productive by providing them with affordable bicycles for transport to work, school, and health services. Donations of bikes, bike parts, and bike tools will be accepted. A $10-per-bike donation is suggested to defray the cost of shipping to overseas partners, who recondition and distribute the bicycles. For more information, visit bikesfortheworld.org. The War Came By Train
Saturday, March 31, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt Street
The B&O Railroad Museum opens the second year of its commemoration of the railroad in the American Civil War. Enjoy a special visit from Clara Barton, first woman to work for the Federal Government and founder of the American Red Cross, portrayed by award winning actress and Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung. The Museum's Alex Brown & Sons Gallery will re-open with rare and important artifacts, some never before on public display. For more information, visit www.borail.org. Tip Toe through the Tulips
March 31-April 15, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Wednesday-Sunday
Rawlings Conservatory, Druid Hill Park
Stroll through the conservatory and enjoy spring tulips and more gorgeous, aromatic flowers at The Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens' annual spring flower display. A special sneak peek party will be held Friday, March 30, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Enjoy the conservatory at night; view the flower show and enjoy light fare for a $20 donation. For more information, call 410-396-0008 or visit rawlingsconservatory.org. Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar
Sundays through December 23, 7:00 am-Sell out
Saratoga Street, Between Holliday and Gay streets
The 35th annual Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar returns April 1 for a new season. Market-goers can pick up the season’s freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, dairy products, spices, and a variety of made-to-order foods from longtime favorites and new vendors. In addition, dozens of regional artisans offer original arts and crafts. For more information, visit www.promotionandarts.com (click “Events and Festivals”) or call 1-877-BALTIMORE. City of Baltimore Procurement and Outreach Fair
Thursday, April 5, 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane
This 11th Annual fair is an opportunity for businesses to network with City, State, and Federal quasi-public government agencies, financial institutions, and corporate companies to increase procurement opportunities with the City of Baltimore. Admission and parking are free to the public. For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development at 410-396-3818.
Community Pit Bull Day
Saturday, April 7, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Franklin Square Middle/Elementary, 1400 W. Lexington Street
Join B-More Dog for a day of fun and education with your dog. Get vaccines for your dog (free for pit bulls, $5 for other breeds) and free spay/neuter certificates. Participate in "Ask the Vet" with Dr. Johnny Slaughter, a leash and collar exchange, and dog safety activities for kids. Enjoy dog tricks, a training demo, and more. For more information, visit www.bmoredog.org. Baltimore City Vendor Development Seminar Series
Mondays, April 9 through 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Small Business Resource Center, 1101 E. 33rd Street, Suite C-307
This workshop series will expose minority and women-owned businesses to the proper policies, procedures, and processes for conducting business with the City of Baltimore. Courses to be offered include: Marketing to the City of Baltimore, Bid Documents and Contractor Relationships, General Requirements, and Optimizing Your Certification. The cost is $25 per class. For more information or to register, contact the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development at 410-396-3818.
War of 1812 Discovery Tour
Tuesday, April 10
Walking Tour
The Baltimore National Heritage Area's War of 1812 Education Committee developed this tour to educate Marylanders of the historic sites in Baltimore that played a significant role in the war. Highlights include a tour of the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, a preview of the upcoming War of 1812 exhibit and the current Star-Spangled Banner gallery at the Maryland Historical Society, and a tour of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, where Mary Pickersgill made the iconic flag that flew at Fort McHenry, inspiring the National Anthem. Registration is required by Friday, April 6 and costs $50. For more information, or to register, call 410-878-6411.
Druid Heights CDC Health Fair
Thursday, April 12, 12:00 pm
Charles R. Uncles Senior Plaza, 607 Pennsylvania Avenue
Join the Druid Heights Community Development Corporation for this community health fair. Participate in health screening for high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and more. Enjoy free giveaways. Visit with the Maryland General Community Van, Black Mental Health, Maryland Food Bank, Johns Hopkins Children ARE Safe (CareS) Mobile Safety Center, and more.
Historic Tax Credit Workshop
Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Baltimore Heritage, 11 1/2 West Chase Street
Thinking about a home renovation project? If you're working on your historic house, you may be eligible for the Maryland Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit program, which offers incentives for home-owners in designated historic districts across the city. Join Baltimore Heritage for this historic tax credit workshop and get an introduction to the State and City tax credit. For more information, contact Eli Pousson at pousson@baltimoreheritage.org or 301-204-3337. RSVP today! Privateer Day
Saturday, April 21, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Fells Point
Bring your family and friends to celebrate Fell's Point's rich maritime history. Enjoy a day of fun-filled activities from Thames Street Park and Ann Street Pier to Broadway square, Broadway Pier, and Bond Street Wharf! Activities include live battles at sea, dockside ship tours and cruises, sailing with Urban Pirates, sea shanties and live music, captain James flint and his musical puppet show, pirate story time, free crafts, a treasure hunt, and much more! For more information, visit fellspointmainstreet.org/privateerday.html. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's Spring Cleanup
Saturday April 21, 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Your Neighborhood
Keep Baltimore clean and make it a great place to grow! Community organizations and neighborhoods throughout the city will focus their efforts on giving our city some extra scrubbing. Limited supplies will be made available to participating communities. To register your community, or for more information, call 311.
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