Dear Leaders,
A new school year begins
on Monday and our entire city should be oozing with excitement. However, that
is hardly the case for far too many families and communities. Unfortunately, we
are burying and mourning young people who should be preparing to embark on a
new school year. As a city it is imperative that we stand up and be accountable
for a change of culture in our communities. A continuance of this senseless
violence is unacceptable and the silence of anyone who refuses to speak about
violence should be treated as violence as well. We have to do more for our
children, communities and the future of our city. The deaths of our babies
should touch the heart and soul of every Baltimorean and those who don't feel
touched should take a serious look in the mirror. Everyone in Baltimore can and
must do something to make their community a better place. I was honored to have
so many women, children and men from different communities, different races and backgrounds join the 300MenMarch Movement for our Anti Violence Rally. We
must continue to occupy our neighborhoods and take back our streets so that we
can take back our communities.
Sincerely,
Councilman Brandon M. Scott
2nd District - Baltimore City Council
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Yesterday Students at Moravia Park Elementary received a special treat courtesy of Beyoncé, BeyGOOD, and State Bags. Students received backpacks they need to head back to school. The students were super excited and will be going back to school fabulous! Many thanks to BeyGood and State bags for choosing Baltimore as one of their stops!
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 Recently, Councilman Scott partnered with Dream Girls Mentoring to host the Dream for Success Back to School Block Party. This was a great event! Members of the community were able to enjoy free food, free entertainment, and we gave away several hundred book bags! Getting our young people ready for school is so important and we look forward to hosting this event next year!
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Recently, Councilman Scott was able to attend the Community Back to School Fair at Northeast Middle School. It's vital that we come together as a community to ensure that our students excel in school. It takes a village to raise a child and when it comes to the education of a child it is highly important that the parents, teachers, principals, counselors, students, etc. are working together. We wish Northeast the best during this school year and encourage students across the city of Baltimore to do well! |
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Hearing: Judiciary and Legislative Investigations
9:30 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0173R Informational Hearing - New Citywide Street Sweeping Plan
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Voting Session: Housing and Community Development Committee
9:45 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0319 Ordinance - Franchise - Baltimore Red Line
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Hearing: Executive Appointments Committee
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
EA14-0249 Mary H. Talley, Director - Department of Human Resources
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
EA14-0250 Henry J. Raymond, Director - Department of Finance
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
EA14-0251 Anthony W. Batts, Commissioner - Baltimore City Police Department
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0360 Zoning - Conditional Use Banquet Hall and Dance Hall - 720 Mapleton Avenue
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Legislative Oversight Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
LO14-0099, 12-0152 Transform Baltimore - Zoning
First Day of School
Baltimore City students return to school on August 25, 2014.
For more information, visit the Baltimore City Public School System at www.baltimorecityschools.org.
New Student Vaccine
Requirements
Parents and guardians of students entering kindergarten or 7th
grade in Maryland should familiarize themselves with the state's new
vaccination requirements. Kindergarten students now require two doses of
Varicella vaccine. 7th grade students now require a single dose of Tdap vaccine
and a single dose of Meningococcal vaccine. Visit with your child's healthcare
provider to find out if your child is up-to-date. If your child does not have a
healthcare provider, please call the Immunization Program at the Baltimore City
Health Department for more information or an appointment, at 410-396-4454.
Free Green Career Opportunities
Every Tuesday at 12:30 PM at 6260 Frankford Avenue the Baltimore Center for Green Careers will be holding information sessions for its Brownfields Remediation and Retrofit Installer Technician classes. All applicants must have attended an information session. Information sessions are held every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. All applicants must have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a respiratory exam, be willing to work on roofs and in confined spaces, be drug free, have no sex offense on your criminal record, and be a resident of Baltimore City.
Free Expungement Workshop
Every fourth Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enoch Free Pratt Library, Pennsylvania Avenue Branch, 1531 W. North Avenue
This DIY class gives attendees insight into existing expungement law, the legislative process to create new laws. Voter registration will also be available. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of their criminal record but it is not required. For more information contact Mark P. Matthews, Sr. of Clean Slate America/ MM& I at 443-912-3205.
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
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.
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.
Train Baltimore
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.
Friday, August 22 at 8:00 PM
Robert
W. Coleman Community Organization's Family Friday Nights At The Movies
Quiet Park - REAR 2201 - 13 Clifton Avenue
Bring your chairs and blankets for our showing of the
movie, Ruby Bridges, on August 22. Feel free to bring a donation in support of
upcoming events. This is a family affair! Informational literature will also be
available. In case of rain, movie will be moved to the next Friday.
Saturday, August 23 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Resource
Fair and Hollins-Roundhouse Back to School Festival
James McHenry Elementary cafeteria
Join residents of Hollins Market and the surrounding
communities for a spectacular Back to School Festival and visit a great
resource fair sponsored by the Mayor's Office at the James McHenry Elementary
School. There will be over 30 resource vendors including the Hopkins CARES
Safety Van, 211 Maryland, Workforce Development, Expungement, Energy
Assistance, and much more!
Sunday, August 24, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Plants & People
Sunday: Science Demonstration
Rawlings Conservatory, Druid Hill Park
Explore the science behind the plants with Dr. Stone! Bring your
curiosity to the conservatory, and discover the interconnection between plants
and people in our everyday world. This month's theme is Investigating Insects.
For more information, visit www.rawlingsconservatory.org.
Tuesday, August 26
Horseshoe Baltimore
Grand Opening
Horseshoe Baltimore, 1525 Russell Street
A legend is born as the new full-service Horseshoe Casino in
Downtown Baltimore opens its doors to the public. Horseshoe Baltimore has a
game for every player and something tasty for every palate. For more
information about Horseshoe Baltimore or the grand opening, visit baltimore.org/horseshoe.
Wednesday, August 27 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
GO
Northwest HRC Mortgage Delinquency Workshop: The Road to Recovery
Back of Garwyn Medical Center, 2300 Garrison Blvd.
Suite 140
Free Workshop and free parking! This workshop is for
individuals behind in their mortgage and/or facing foreclosure. You must
pre-register for this even at www.gonorthwesthrc.org
or by calling 410-947-0084 x105.
Fridays through August 29, 8:00 pm
Dive-In Movies
Druid Hill Park Poolz
Relax poolside or take a dip while enjoying your favorite family-friendly
films! Admission is $5 per person. To view a list of scheduled movies or for
more information, visit bcrp.baltimorecity.gov.
Sunday, August 31, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Plants & People Sunday: Conservatory Tours
Rawlings Conservatory, Druid Hill Park
Join Baltimore City Recreation and Parks for a free guided tour
of the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. A Baltimore
treasure, the conservatory is one of the most historically important park
structures in America! For more information, visit www.rawlingsconservatory.org.
Thursday, September 4
Go Orange Day
On Go Orange Day, show that you care about the issue of hunger
by wearing the official color of hunger awareness and action. Share your Go
Orange Day photos with the Maryland Food Bank by using #BeAVoiceMFB on Twitter,
Facebook, and Instagram. Visit www.mdfoodbank.org/hunger-action-month to
find creative ways to engage and take action against hunger.
Tuesday, September 9 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
3rd
Annual Grandparents as Parents GrandCARE Conference
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street
The theme this year is Restoring Hope By: Forgiving
the Past, Embracing the Present, and Planning for our Future. Breakfast and
lunch will be provided. This conference will have three sessions
including Forgiving the Past: Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Understanding Legal
Lingo and Getting Help, and a Resource Panel Discussion. Come see keynote
speaker, Senator Delores Kelley. For more information contact Annette Saunders
at 410-396-1337 or e-mail annette.saunders@baltimorecity.gov.
Registration opens Thursday,
July 28 at http://grandcareconference2014.eventbrite.com.
Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Do Something for our
Community
Humanim, 1701 N. Gay Street
Come mingle with other civic-minded individuals and talk to
local nonprofit organizations about how your time, talent, and energy can
directly impact a cause you care about. $10 admission includes beer, wine, and
light fare. To register, visit dosomethingseptember10.eventbrite.com.
Admission is limited, so get your tickets today! For more information, call
410-366-6030 or email events@businessvolunteersmd.org.
3rd
Annual Rising Star Scholarship Golf Tournament
Friday, September 12 at 7:00 AM
Pine Ridge Golf Course in Lutherville, MD
You are cordially invited to participate in Resident
Services, Inc's 3rd Annual Rising Star Scholarship Golf Tournament. The event
supports Baltimore Rising Stars gifted and talented college bound youth who
reside in Baltimore City Public Housing. The charity golf tournament will take
place at the Pine Ridge Golf Course in Lutherville, Maryland. It will feature
four-person captain's choice teams. To learn more about the golf tournament or
to register, please visit the Rising Star Scholar website at risingstarscholars.org. If you have
any questions about the event, please contact Karen Kopp or John McDonald at
443-984-1896 or email risingstar@rsinc.org.
Saturday, September 13 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Northwest
Healthy Neighborhoods Community Festival
2400 Longwood Street
Garwyn Oaks Northwest Housing Resource Center will be
hosting the Northwest Healthy Neighborhoods Community Festival coming to Hanlon
Park. This event offers a fun and exciting day to introduce Baltimore residents
and visitors to Hanlon Park, a gem in the Hanlon community, which has been
greatly under utilized over the years. Music, food, games, fitness activities,
and so much more are planned for youth, adults, families, and seniors. This is
a free event! Come for the festival, stay for the neighborhoods!
Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Belair-Edison
Neighborhoods, Inc. First Time Homebuyers Workshop 2014
Enoch Free Pratt Library-Herring Run Branch, 3801
Erdman Avenue
Learn how you can achieve the dream of homeownership
and register for a First Time Homebuyer's Workshop with Belair-Edison
Neighborhoods, Inc. today! Attendees will learn how to navigate the homebuying
process, lending, incentive programs and more! They'll also be able to receive
a homeownership counseling certificate, which qualifies them for Maryland State
and Baltimore City housing incentive programs. Our next workshop will be held
on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Enoch Free Pratt
Library-Herring Run Branch, located on 3801 Erdman Avenue. For more
information, or to register, contact Mike at Belair-Edision Neighborhoods, Inc.
at 410-485-8422 or e-mail michael@belair-edison.org.
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