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Issue #161
April 19, 2013
In this issue:
Don't Miss:
TWIGS: To Work in Gaining Skills Auditions
April 19-25
Mayor's Hot Links
Baltimore Snapshot
Special Notices
Baltimore's Top Neighborhood Dads Nominations
Aprons in Action: Vote for Baltimore Station
Baltimore Online Citizen Survey
Encuesta Ciudadana de Baltimore 2013
Upcoming Events
TWIGS: To Work in Gaining Skills
Fell's Point Privateer Festival
Druid Hill Park Walking Tours
Spring into Action: Mayor's Spring Cleanup
Lotta Art
Baltimore Builds: Small Developer's Workshop
Morgan Park & Wilson Park: Historic African American Neighborhoods
Prettyboy Day: A Celebration of Our Reservoir
Healthy Kids Day 2013
ROAR for Autism
Federal Hill Spring Block Party
Kinetic Sculpture Race
Celebrating Abilities Annual Dinner
iConnect Generations Expo
A Day to Play
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 This week, we announced the City’s second annual Clean Community Competition. The contest offers participating communities an opportunity to win a $5,000 cash prize for their efforts to clean up their neighborhoods. In last year’s competition 72 communities from across Baltimore participated, and eight winners shared the $24,000 prize.
The Clean Community Competition challenges communities throughout Baltimore to get involved in cleaning up their neighborhoods on a daily basis. Communities will be judged on cleaning efforts and criteria including an overall increase in recycling tonnage, removing debris from lots, cleaning streets and alleys, clearing and sweeping storm drains, and—new this year—greening or beautification efforts. Extra points will be awarded for adopting vacant lots through the Power in Dirt initiative and for installing clean-themed storm drain stencils.
A judging committee will assess improvements and overall cleanliness in September, and the winners will be announced on October 26 at the kickoff of the Mayor’s Fall Cleanup. Neighborhoods in each of four sections of the city will compete for four first place prizes of $5,000. Four second place finishers will win $1,000.
Communities can register for the contest through Wednesday, May 15. The judging period for the contest begins May 20 and ends September 20. Winners will be announced on October 16. For additional information or to register for the competition, community association leaders should call 311 or visit the Clean Community Competition website.
Tomorrow, we will join residents, community leaders, and elected officials to kick off the 2013 Mayor’s Annual Spring Cleanup. The Mayor’s Annual Cleanups started in 2000 with volunteers removing 2,500 tons of debris from their neighborhoods. Since then, nearly 20,000 tons of debris has been removed during the annual event. This year, over 200 community organizations and 5,800 volunteers signed up to participate in this annual spring cleaning tradition.
The Clean Community Competition and our Spring Cleanup are great ways to renew your commitment to keeping the city clean, and I hope you will join your fellow residents in these efforts. Events like these bring people together to clean streets, clean waterways, and clean neighborhoods—connecting residents to their communities and to each other.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my website or by email at mayor@baltimorecity.gov. You can also follow the Mayor’s Office and be a part of the conversation on Facebook or Twitter.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor
City of Baltimore
The Baltimore Sun
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Baltimore Snapshot
 Artist Danamarie Hosler imbues her Park Heights mural with a heartwarming charm, artfully demonstrating the ways in which Baltimore's residents touch each other's lives.
This mural was partially supported by Sinai Hospital. Hosler and other artists have contributed their skills to beautify buildings throughout Baltimore as part of the CityPaint mural program.
Baltimore's Top Neighborhood Dads Nominations
Do you have a neighbor who should be honored for the strength with which they lead your community? If you know a man who is giving back where you live, ask your neighborhood association to nominate your top neighborhood dad. The person does not have to be a parent, just a caretaker of the community. If chosen, he will join Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake at the Top Neighborhood Dads luncheon in June—just in time for Father's Day. The nomination form is available online.
Aprons in Action: Vote for Baltimore Station
Throughout April, The Baltimore Station—a residential recovery program that helps homeless veterans bound by drug and alcohol addiction become self-sufficient—is enlisting your help to win a $25,000 gift card from The Home Depot. Vote each day in The Home Depot Foundation’s Aprons in Action Facebook contest—and don't forget to share the contest with all your friends! To vote, visit www.baltimorestation.org/vote and click on The Baltimore Station.
Baltimore Online Citizen Survey
The annual Baltimore Citizen Survey aims to identify trends and attitudes regarding quality of life indicators and City services. Survey results will be used to inform and enhance program planning and policy development across all City agencies. The online survey is an unscientific collection of responses that supplements the randomly selected telephone survey. Check out the survey any time between April 1 and June 1. Don't miss this simple opportunity to offer feedback on the City services you rely on every day!
Encuesta Ciudadana de Baltimore 2013
La Encuesta Ciudadana Anual de Baltimore tiene como objetivo identificar las tendencias en el comportamiento y actitudes de las personas relacionadas con indicadores de calidad de vida y los servicios de la Ciudad. Los resultados de la encuesta se utilizarán para informar y mejorar la planificación de programas y desarrollo de políticas en oficinas municipales. La encuesta en internet es una colección no científica de las respuestas. Esto permitirá crear servicios gubernamentales con mayor énfasis, más eficientes y más sensibles a las necesidades de la ciudadanía. Por favor, visite sitio web de la Ciudad para tomar la encuesta en cualquier momento entre el 1ro de abril y 1ro de junio.
TWIGS: To Work in Gaining Skills
Auditions: April 19-25
Baltimore School for the Arts, 712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore School for the Arts will hold auditions for its free after-school and Saturday TWIGS program. TWIGS offers free classes in music, dance, visual arts, theater, and stage production for students who qualify through audition. Kids who live in Baltimore and are in grades 2-8 can audition for the program for the 2013-14 school year. Each day of auditions is for a different grade or concentration. For more information or to view the audition schedule, visit www.bsfa.org.
Fell's Point Privateer Festival
April 19 – 21, All Day
Fell's Point, Broadway to Wolfe Street
Celebrate the maritime history of Fell's Point! Join Fell's Point Main Street to honor the patriotic privateer fleet and celebrate sailing lore and pirate fantasy with a weekend full of family-friendly activities. Gain a glimpse into the history of the War of 1812, board and tour tall ships including the Pride of Baltimore II, witness a live "battle at sea," stroll the craft & food market, and much more! For more information, visit www.fellspointmainstreet.org/privateerfest.html.
Druid Hill Park Walking Tours
Night Hike: Saturday, April 20, 10:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
History Tour: Saturday, April 27, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join the Friends of Druid Hill Park to explore one of Baltimore's civic treasures. The history tour explores fascinating historic landmarks and locations throughout the park, and the popular night hike explores the park's remote corners and wildlife in a roughly 6-mile loop on paved surfaces with several hills. Come dressed for the weather, and bring water and a snack. The history tour begins at the Chinese Pavilion (Madison Street entrance); the night hike begins in front of the Rawlings Conservatory. Tours are $10 per person and include significant walking. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.druidhillpark.org.
Spring Into Action: Mayor's Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 20, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Your Neighborhood
Join Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and "Spring Into Action" with the annual Mayor's Spring Cleanup. Communities wishing to participate should call 311 to register and confirm their designated pick-up point. A limited supply of tools will be available, so register early. Clean streets and clean neighborhoods mean a cleaner Baltimore for everyone! For more information, call 311.
Lotta Art
Saturday, April 20, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Silo Point, 1200 Steuart Street
School 33 Art Center’s 21st annual Lotta Art Benefit returns with a drawing for original artwork, delectable food and wine, and live music. Proceeds support School 33 Art Center, an institution that has championed the arts in Baltimore for more than 30 years. Tickets are on sale now. Artwork featured in the fundraiser can be previewed on School 33 Art Center’s website and at Silo Point beginning on Saturday, April 13. For more information, call 443-263-4350 or visit www.school33.org.
Baltimore Builds: Small Developers Workshop
Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Avenue
Join Baltimore Housing for a specialized class to learn how you can invest in Baltimore City properties, where to find investment funding, and tips for creating your financial portfolio. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. For more information about the Baltimore Builds Workshop Series, or to register, call 410-396-4111 or email V2V@baltimorecity.gov. For more information about Vacants to Value, visit www.baltimorehousing.org.
Morgan Park & Wilson Park: Historic African American Neighborhoods
Friday, April 26, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
City Hall, Hyman Aaron Pressman Board Room, 100 N. Holliday Street
Morgan State University assistant professor of architecture Dale Glenwood Green explores the impact of the development of the Morgan State University campus on the surrounding area. Discover a story of race, place, and time—and the “separate but equal” status accorded these Baltimore neighborhoods. Morgan Park & Wilson Park is part of the It's More Than History! lecture series, presented by Baltimore National Heritage Area. For more information, call 410-878-6411.
Prettyboy Day: A Celebration of Our Reservoir and Watershed Lands
Saturday, April 27, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Prettyboy Dam, 18100 Prettyboy Dam Road, Parkton
Celebrate the 10th annual Baltimore Green Week at beautiful Prettyboy Dam. Explore exhibits, tour the dam and surrounding forests, participate in plantings, and learn about local flora and fauna. For more information, call 410-545-6541 or email publicworks@baltimorecity.gov.
Healthy Kids Day 2013
Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Druid Hill Family Center Y, 1609 Druid Hill Avenue
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Family Center Y, 900 E. 33rd Street
Join family, friends, and the Y of Central Maryland to celebrate youth health with a free family fun festival! Enjoy a day of activities that promote healthy living and activity. The event will include fitness activities, healthy treats, face painting, a moon bounce, and more. This event is open to all community members. For more information, visit www.ymarlyand.org or contact your Family Center Y.
ROAR for Autism
Sunday, April 28, 7:00 am – 12:00 noon
Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville
Mark Autism Awareness Month and break the silence surrounding autism with a united ROAR to raise awareness and funds for autism research. Kennedy Krieger Institute's ROAR for Autism returns with its 9th annual 25-mile bike ride, and this year, the event includes a 5k run and 1-mile family fun walk. After biking, running, or walking, enjoy a festival with music, entertainment, carnival games, refreshments, and more. For more information or to register, visit www.ROARforAutism.org or call 443-923-7300.
Federal Hill Spring Block Party
Sunday, April 28, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
East Cross Street, between Charles and Light Streets
Ready to celebrate spring? Join the entire Federal Hill community for the annual Spring Block Party. Kick off the festival season with live music on two stages, food & drink, and arts & crafts. Admission is $5. To avoid parking hassles, take the Charm City Circulator Purple Line to Cross Street Market. For more information, go to www.historicfederalhill.org, email admin@historicfederalhill.org, or call 410-727-4500.
Kinetic Sculpture Race
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am
American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway
The American Visionary Art Museum presents the 15th annual Kinetic Sculpture Race. Wacky, imaginative, human-powered works of art travel on land, through mud, and over deep harbor waters. The race starts at the American Visionary Art Museum—arrive early to take part in the Opening Ceremony and Blessing of De Feet. Other great spots to see the vehicles are atop Federal Hill, Korean War Memorial Park in Canton, the uphill mud-pit and the not-so-quick-sand pit in Patterson Park. For more information, visit kineticbaltimore.com.
Celebrating Abilities Annual Dinner
Saturday, May 4, from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The League for People with Disabilities will host its annual dinner, Celebrating Abilities, to recognize and honor the contributions of advocates who positively impact the community of people with disabilities. This year's honorees include Andrew Slutkin, Walt “The Wizard” Williams, The Abell Foundation, The Downtown Sailing Center, and Barbara Young, M.D. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased online or by phone. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.leagueforpeople.org or call 410-323-0500.
iConnect Generations Expo
Friday, May 10, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Stadium Place, community entrances at Ednor Road and E. 33rd Street
GEDCO (Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation) and the Y of Central Maryland, in partnership with the Baltimore City Health Department's Office of Aging and CARE Services, host this inter-generational expo to raise awareness of the resources available to older adults and their families. Activities include exercise programs, wellness seminars and screenings, live entertainment, support sessions for care partners, a job fair, and much more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.gedco.org/iConnect.
A Day to Play
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wyman Park Ball Fields, Sisson Street and Wyman Park Drive
Greater Homewood Community Corporation presents A Day to Play, an afternoon of fun, food, games, and prizes. Enjoy all-day field games, including three-legged races, cornhole, dodgeball, basketball, hula hooping, and more. Compete for incredible prizes in Race Thru Remington, which challenges players to find clues at local restaurants, businesses, and residences. Softball teams can sign up for the Day to Play slow-pitch tournament. Remington residents receive discounted admission. To register for A Day to Play, or for more information, visit www.greaterhomewood.org.
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