Dear Leaders,
Last week, I hosted a screening and discussion of the powerful documentary
Live Young Blood at City Hall. All those in attendance heard from surviving
mothers, service providers and young people about the impact that the violence
involving our young people has not only them, but Baltimore as a whole.
Unfortunately, this week we had the essence of Live Young Blood brought to the
attention of the entire city with the senseless murder of a seventeen year old.
Too many of our young people are dying through conflicts over minuscule issues.
It is imperative that everyone who is able get involved in the lives of some
young person in our city. The only way we will see this senseless violence cease
is if we all are working as one. No one is exempt from Baltimore. No one
program, recreation center, or a two parent home guarantees that a young person
will not be a victim of violence in our city. Violence impacts all of us and we
all have a duty to work to make our young people safer. I implore you all men
especially to stand up and make a difference so that the lost lives of
Baltimore's shining stars is not in vein.
Sincerely,
Councilman Brandon M. Scott
2nd District - Baltimore City Council
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 For this week's 2nd Saturday's program students were able to engage in community service. For their community service project, they canvassed the Furley neighborhood, informing residents about the Horseshoe job fair. It is so important that our young people understand the importance of service because service is what makes great leaders! For 2nd Saturday Leadership Academy pictures, please click here.
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This past week, Councilman Scott hosted a screening of "Live Young Blood at city hall. "Live Young Blood is a film that takes a look at the struggle to curtail violence in Baltimore. There was a great turnout at the event and we encourage all to watch it. For more information about the film, please visit this site.
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 Last week, the Baltimore Horeshoe Job Fair came to Furley Recreation Center. The event had a great turnout and we would like to thank Horeshoe for coming to the 2nd District. If you were not able to make the event, please visit this site for more information.
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CAMP BALTIMORE offers a variety of camp experiences for children ages 5-13. Campers are engaged in arts and crafts, environmental projects, fitness, swimming, trips and more! Camps participate in the summer meals program which offers free meals to each participant. Before and after care available at participating sites.
Some camps fill fast. For more information, including locations and prices of each camp, call your local recreation center.
To download the Program Registration Form, click here.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Hearing: Executive Appointments Committee
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
Commission on HIV/AIDS
EA14-0203 - Thomas Bonderenko
EA14-0209 - Reverend Franklin Lance
EA14-0211 - Reverend Joseph Muth, Jr.
EA14-0212 - Dr. Adaora Odunze
EA14-0213 - Dr. Kathleen Page
EA14-0214 - Dr. Ligia Peralta
EA14-0220 - Anthony White
EA14-0221 - Dr. Sharon L. Baucom
EA14-0222 - Dr. Mychelle Farmer
EA14-0223 - Ihuoma Ezebuihe
EA14-0224 - Dr. Joyce Jones
EA14-0225 - Derek Spencer
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
2:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0326 Planned Unit Development - Amendment 5 - York Road and Belvedere Avenue (Belvedere Square)
2:05 PM
14-0336 Zoning - Conversion of 1- or 2-Family Dwellings
Hearing: Taxation, Finance and Economic Development Committee
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0159R HUD Audits of the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Grant
Cable TV 25
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Hearing: Taxation, Finance and Economic Development Committee
10:15 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
13-0247 Change to Grow: 10-Year Plan - Retirement Savings Plan
10:30 AM
13-0274 A Safe and Adequate Retirement System for the City of Baltimore
Work Session: Land Use and Transportation Committee
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
12-0152 TransForm Baltimore - Zoning
Monday, April 28, 2014
City Council Meeting
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Hearing: Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee
9:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0314 Metropolitan District of Baltimore County - Extension 164
Work Session: Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee
9:30 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0305 Mobile and Other Street Vendors - Licensing and Regulation
Hearing: Health Committee
1:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
12-0101 Animal Control and Protection - Licensing Private Kennels
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Hearing: Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0161R Baltimore City's Current and Future Solar and Other Renewable Energy Plans
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Hearing: Housing and Community Development Committee
2:30 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0327 City Streets - Opening - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Guilford Avenue, East 21st Street, Barclay Street, and East 20th Street
2:31 PM
14-0328 City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by Guilford Avenue, East 21st Street, Barclay Street, and East 20th Street
2:32 PM
14-0330 City Streets - Closing - Certain Streets and Alleys Bounded by East 21st Street, Greenmount Avenue, East 20th Street, and Barclay Street
Hearing: Education and Youth Committee
4:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0162R School System Attendance and the Teamwork Required to Address
Hearing: Taxation, Finance and Economic Development Committee
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0320 Acquisition of Property - Baltimore Red Line Transit Project
Hearing: Housing and Community Development Committee
5:01 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0319 Franchise - Baltimore Ed Line
Horseshoe Baltimore Casino to Launch Hiring Program in Baltimore
Horseshoe Baltimore, working with the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) and the Baltimore City Council, will conduct citywide outreach to educate residents about available positions, job qualifications, and the application process. A complete schedule of neighborhood recruitment events is available at www.horseshoebaltimore.com.
PNC Transformative Art Prize
The PNC Transformative Art Prize returns to distribute funds to qualified neighborhood associations and community-based nonprofit groups. The award supports neighborhoods in their efforts to improve their surroundings with long-term, lasting art projects. Communities will partner with artists to permanently reinvent community spaces using art. New for 2014, the prize welcomes proposals that include transformative performance art. Interested communities and artists are encouraged to attend an application workshop. For more information, or to learn how to apply, visit www.promotionandarts.com<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?
Rising Star Scholarships
The 2014 Rising Star Scholarship application packet is now available! Awards are $1,000 each, to be issued before the fall semester of 2014. The Rising Star Scholarship Program, aims to encourage academic excellence and foster leadership potential in young people. This partnership between Resident Services, Inc. and the Resident Advisory Board, provides need and merit based scholarships to Baltimore City students who have been accepted to accredited higher learning institutions. For complete details and eligibility requirements, or to apply, visit risingstarscholars.org or contact Doris Johnson at 410-396-2967. The application DEADLINE is April 30.
Expanded Mechanical Street Sweeping Program
Mayor Rawlings-Blake and the Department of Public Works recently announced a new city-wide street sweeping program, scheduled to begin on April 2. Currently, DPW's Bureau of Solid Waste mechanically sweeps just 30% of Baltimore City streets. The new program will expand the service to sweep 90% of City streets, resulting in a cleaner, greener, healthier Baltimore. For more information, look for a postcard in the mail, or visit publicworks.baltimorecity.gov.
Lexington Market Research
Market Ventures, Inc., a firm that specializes in the planning and development of urban food markets, is leading a team of architects, engineers, and place-making experts in an effort to create a regeneration plan for Lexington Market. Your input is critical and invaluable—even if you haven't visited Lexington Market in a while. Visitwww.lexingtonmarket.com or www.facebook.com/LexingtonMarket by March 23 (Extended Deadline) to complete a 10-minute survey and share your thoughts.
Simple Cooking with Heart Kitchen
The American Heart Association recently opened a new Simple Cooking with Heart Kitchen to teach city residents heart-healthy cooking. Get helpful and healthy cooking tips as you prepare an affordable meal—complete with main course and side dishes—to take home. Cooking classes are only $5 and are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in the daytime and evening hours. The Simple Cooking with Heart Kitchen is located at 210 S. Central Avenue. For more information, visit www.heart.org/baltimorekitchen<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH-LED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAMS!
Youth As Resources, Baltimore’s youth-led grant making organization has funds available!Applicants are required to attend one of the two workshops on Saturday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. and must be represented by one or two youth and no more than one optional adult. Application deadline is on Wednesday, April 23 by 5:00 p.m. Registration is required and workshops may fill up. To register for a workshop and/or for more information, please call (410) 576-9551 or email jreeder@bcf.org.
BGE New Budget Billing Plan Options
BGE Offers New Budget Billing Plan Options to Help Customers with High Bills in Response to Significant Increases in Energy Usage Resulting from Consecutive Weeks of Extremely Cold Temperatures. For more information, call BGE or contact the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) at 800.352.1446.
Free Food Service Training
Free food service training is now being offered at the Baltimore City Community College. If your interested in learning more, please contact: Deral Falls, Career Navigator at (410) 396-1474 or dfalls@oedworks.com or Ron Harrison, MI-BEST Coordinator at (410) 986-5458 or rharrison@bccc.edu
Baltimore City Fire Department CPR Training
Public Safety Training Facility, 3500 W. Northern Parkway
First Saturday of every even month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Baltimore Fire Training Academy, 6720 Pulaski Highway
The goal of this training is to train as many citizens in hands-only CPR. This training is not certifiable but is designed to prepare individuals in the event that emergency CPR is needed. It will include participants as young as 8 years old. Each training session lasts 40 minutes. To pre-register by calling 410-396-1005.
Are You a Tree Advocate?
Register now for classes: www.baltimoretreetrust.org. For more information, contact Amanda Cunningham at 443-827-4201.
Train Baltimore
For more information on how to use the site, and for answers to Frequently Asked Questions,
please view our Train Baltimore User Guide follow this link:
http://www.trainbaltimore.org/Portals/0/Train%20Baltimore%20User%20Guide.pdf
The Maryland Home Energy Loan Program
Through the Maryland Home Energy Loan Program you can apply for loans that will help improve your home’s energy efficiency. There are two interest rates available for eligible consumers. A rate of 6.99% APR is available for consumers completing an energy audit and installing insulation and duct sealing measures. A rate of 9.99% APR is available for consumers.
Online Reporting for Non-Violent Crimes
Mayor Rawlings-Blake, Police Commissioner Batts and Councilman Brandon Scott have unveiled the City's new citizen online police reporting system. The system allows Baltimore crime victims to file reports online for non-violent incidents such as car break-ins, vandalism and illegal dumping. Reports can also be filed on various platforms including a computer, tablet or smartphone. All the user has to do is go to the city police website, and click the reporting link and follow instructions. Each report is assigned an incident number, and the user gets a PDF file of their report that can also be used to report loss for insurance.
Neighborhood Cleanup? Check Out The Baltimore Community ToolBank
The Baltimore Community ToolBank is a new nonprofit organization that loans tools and equipment to community groups and gardens, neighborhood associations, and other charitable organizations for just three cents on the dollar per week, so your group can borrow $1,000 worth of tools for just $30. Membership is free and they are reserving tools now for spring projects, so make sure to get tools lined up for your upcoming projects. Learn more about the ToolBank or register to borrow tools online at www.baltimore.toolbank.org.
Community Organizations: Request The Johns Hopkins CARES Mobile Safety Center
The CARES (Children ARE Safe) Safety Center is a 40-foot vehicle designed as a house on wheels. The Safety Center is available to visit Baltimore neighborhoods and community organizations to teach parents and caregivers about the injury risks children face at home and what they can do to prevent them. Inside visitors will find several fun and interactive exhibits to show the hidden injury risks in a home and what can be done to protect families. The Center is also equipped with reduced-cost safety products, including car safety seats, bicycle helmets, safety gates and cabinet locks, which are offered for sale at below-retail costs. You can visitwww.hopkinscares.org to learn more and will find a "PDF Request Form" that community members may fill out to request the mobile center.
HARBEL PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CENTER NOW ACCEPTING INSURED
BALTIMORE COUNTY RESIDENTS
HARBEL Prevention and Recovery Center (HPRC) is an outpatient program which provides substance abuse treatment services to adults. In a recent assessment by Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems HPRC was found to be one of the most successful outpatient drug abuse programs in the metro area. Due to funding restrictions, HPRC was unable to serve Baltimore County residents, but as a result of changes in funding HPRC can now accept Baltimore County Residents that are insured through Medical Assistance or private insurance. If you know of someone who could take advantage of HPRC’s services have them call 410-444-2100 for an appointment.
HARBEL IS COLLECTING PAPER TO BE RECYLCED
HARBEL is collecting paper to be recycled. If you have paper you would like to recycle please feel free to place it the green and yellow dumpster in the rear of our building at 5807 Harford Road marked “PAPER RECYCLING”. Please only place paper in the dumpster. The recycler donates money to HARBEL based upon the amount of paper we recycle. This is an easy and environmentally friendly way to help sustain HARBEL’s services to your community.
The Maryland Home Energy Loan Program
Through the Maryland Home Energy Loan Program you can apply for loans that will help improve your home’s energy efficiency. There are two interest rates available for eligible 6 consumers. A rate of 6.99% APR is available for consumers completing an energy audit and installing insulation and duct sealing measures. A rate of 9.99% APR is available for consumers completing equipment upgrades only, such as a furnace or HVAC unit that meet MCEC and ENERGY STAR standards. The program features 100% unsecured financing, loan amounts ranging from $1,500-$30,000, and up to a 10 year amortization. For more information go to:
http://www.mcecloans.com/ or call 1-866-562-6764.
Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM
16th
Annual Baltimore Blue Mass
Saint John's Church, 3009 Greenmount
Avenue
A community-wide service of prayer for
the protection, encouragement and guidance of the Police, Firefighter, and
Paramedic Teams of Baltimore City. Reception to follow the service.
Catering provided by Casey Jenkins of Darker Than Blue Catering.
Tuesday, April 22 at 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Make A
Plan. Build A Kit. Help Each Other
Humanim, American Brewery Building, 1701 N. Gay
Street
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and
Baltimore Office of Sustainability will kick off a new public campaign to help
citizens prepare for natural disasters. Baltimoreans are urged to attend the
free event and receive information on making a preparedness plan for themselves
and their families. Free materials to build emergency kits will be distributed
to the first 300 families/households who attend the event.
Thursday, April 24
Homerun
for Recovery
Cross Street Market, 1065 S. Charles
Street
For 21 years,
Homerun for Recovery has been raising funds for veterans in need, and this year
is no different! This 22nd annual fundraiser at Cross Street Market will support
The Baltimore Station’s mission of providing rehabilitation services in a
therapeutic residential setting to homeless men—mostly veterans—who are battling
addiction. Come enjoy a hot & cold buffet, Nick’s famous raw bar, local
wines & micro brews, great music, and live and silent auctions—bidders will
have the chance to leave with Orioles and Ravens tickets, restaurant gift
certificates, boating & vacation packages, and more. For more information,
visit www.baltimorestation.org.
Friday, April 25, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Are
You Smarter than a BCP 5th Grader?
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt
Street
Join master of
ceremonies, actor, and comedian Robert Heck for the best quiz show in town!
Actor Megan Anderson of Everyman Theater, City Schools Interim CEO Tisha
Edwards, WBAL-TV Co-Anchor Jason Newton, and City Councilman Brandon Scott will
match wits with fifth graders from City Springs Elementary/Middle School,
Hampstead Hill Academy, and Wolfe Street Academy. Enjoy dinner, drinks, a silent
auction, and live music at this fundraiser benefitting over 1,500 students
attending Baltimore Curriculum Project’s neighborhood charter schools. For more
information, visit bcp.givezooks.com.
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mayor's
Spring Cleanup
Your Neighborhood
Join Mayor
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and members of your community for the annual Mayor's
Spring Cleanup. Communities wishing to participate should call 311 to register
and confirm their designated pick-up location. Tools and containers for debris
collection will be available, but supplies are limited, so register early. Clean
streets and clean neighborhoods mean a cleaner Baltimore for everyone! For more
information, call 311.
Saturday, April 26 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
3rd
Annual Baltimore Public Safety Summit
Morgan State University, Student Center Theater, 1700 E.
Cold Spring Lane
The 3rd Annual Baltimore
Public Safety Summit will feature panelists including Police Commissioner
Anthony Batts and Baltimore City State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein. For more
information contact the Baltimore Public Safety Planning Committee at
410-336-8826.
Saturday, April 26, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
EcoFest
Druid Hill Park
Celebrate
Baltimore Green Week with EcoFest! Check out all the cool happenings throughout
the day. Enjoy live music and exciting workshops. Activities are available for
all ages at locations throughout the festival, including Kid’s Corner. If you
would like to volunteer, there are lots of fun ways to get involved—like leading
a scavenger hunt, making musical instruments, or helping to plant and maintain
trees. For more, visit baltimoregreenworks.com/events/ecofestival.
Saturday, April 26
Y
of Central Maryland Healthy Kids Day
Druid Hill Family Center Y, 1609 Druid Hill Avenue
Harry &
Jeanette Weinberg Family Center Y, 900 E. 33rd Street
The Y of
Central Maryland will celebrate youth health with Healthy Kids Day 2014. Enjoy a
day of fun-filled activities that promote healthy living and activity. The event
will include family fitness activities, healthy treats, face painting, a moon
bounce, and more! This free event is open to all community members. Specific
times and activities vary by location. For more information, visit www.ymaryland.org
or visit your local Family Center Y.
Saturday, April 26, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Maryland
Bacon Festival
Rash Field, Inner
Harbor
Everything's
better with bacon! The inaugural Maryland Bacon Festival will feature more than
30+ of the area's top restaurants and food trucks and thousands of the Baltimore
area's bacon lovers! Take part in bacon sampling, full-sized bacon cuisine,
bacon confectionery delights, bacon eating contests, bacon cooking demos, live
music, kids zone, and more. For more information, visit www.marylandbaconfestival.com.
Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
GEDCO
iConnect Generations Expo 2014
Stadium Place, 1000 E. 33rd Street
A day of fun for all ages! Highlights include international
sports, health and wellness screenings, support for care partners, Healthy Kids
Day at the Y, resource fair and giveaways, and food. For more information call
410-243-0188 or visit www.gedco.org/iconnect2014.
Through April 27, Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Woodland
Magic: A Faerie Hideaway
Rawlings Conservatory, Druid
Hill Park
Come explore
the 2014 spring flower show at the Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens.
This year's display celebrates the magic of spring. Explore woodland gardens,
accented with delightful tulips, hyacinths, lilies, daffodils, and more.
Discover Faerie Houses nestled among the gorgeous backdrop of thrilling spring
colors. For more information, visit www.rawlingsconservatory.org.
Sunday, April 27
ROAR
for Autism
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 10th annual 25-mile bike ride, 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.
April 30, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lecture:
Conservatories of the 19th Century
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory, Druid Hill
Park
Alan Stein,
owner of Tanglewood Conservatories, will discuss "Great Conservatories Of The
19th Century & The Architecture Behind Them." All proceeds will benefit the
Rawlings Conservatory. Space is limited, and registration is required. Tickets
are $20 and can be purchased online. For more information or to purchase
tickets, visit www.rawlingsconservatory.org,
call 410-396-0008, or email 125years@rawlingsconservatory.org.
Friday, May 2, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Baltimore
City Historical Society 2014 Conference
Morgan State University, Student Activity
Center
The Baltimore
City Historical Society presents its annual conference and this year's subject,
The Baltimore Branch of the NAACP and Civil Rights in the 20th Century. Debra
Newman Ham, Morgan State University professor of history will moderate the day's
discussion. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Morning and
mid-day food service will available on site at the expense of the registrants.
For more info, or to preregister, email baltimorehistory@lawumaryland.edu.
Friday – Saturday, May 2 – 3, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
FlowerMart
Mt. Vernon Square, Charles and
Monument Streets
FlowerMart is
back with food, fun, flowers, and more in beautiful Mount Vernon Square.
FlowerMart is free and open to the public. For free and easy transportation,
ride the Charm City Circulator! For more information, visit www.flowermart.org.
Through May 31, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
"Sisters,
Soldiers" Exhibit
Maryland War Memorial, 101 N. Gay
Street
The exhibit
Sisters, Soldiers: Black Women in the Military is on loan from the Reginald F.
Lewis Museum and will be on display at the War Memorial through May 31. The
exhibit will be presented alongside the War Memorial's recently renewed
permanent collection of military artifacts. Come learn about the impact that
African American women have had in our nation’s armed forces from 1776 to
present day. Admission is free and open to the public.
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