Explore Baltimore
Explore Baltimore: La Plaza Hispana
Thursday, October 4th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fells Point, 500 S. Broadway
Education Based Latino Outreach (EBLO) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Fells Point Fun Festival, offering continuous entertainment with live performances by professional dance troupes and bands. La Plaza Hispaña is a “real” Latin block party!
For more information, visit www.latinofest.org or call 410-563-3160.
Sowebo Landmark 5K
Sunday, October 7 at 9:00 AM (Registration starts at 7:45 AM)
Mencken House 1524 Hollins Street
Step up and join us as we celebrate the 2nd Annual Sowebo Landmark 5k. Union Square Park will host a FREE community health fair including great music, delicious food, health & safety information, and health screenings. FREE fun for the whole family.
For more information, visit hollinsroundhouse.org.
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Wacky Wednesday: Afternoon Tea with Paddington Bear
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Wednesday, October 10 at 4:00 PM
Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue
Kids can explore the story of Paddington Bear, from his beginnings in Peru to his subsequent travels around the world. Emphasis will be placed on his Hispanic heritage, in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Sip tea and eat marmalade snacks while hearing about Paddington Bear’s travels. For more information, email sel@prattlibrary.org.
2012 Women’s Business Forum: “Rescuing Superwoman…Focusing on our Health and Lifestyle”
Thursday, October 11, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Avenue
The event is free and registration is required. RSVP your attendance before Friday, October 5th by calling the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development at 410-396-3818.
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Wacky Wednesdays: 2012 Presidential Election Voter Forums
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Wednesday, October 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
The League for People with Disabilities, 1111 E. Cold Spring Lane
Please join us for the 2012 Presidential Election Voter Forums sponsored by Maryland Disability Law Center. Come to a voter forum to register to vote; test the voting machines; find out what the Democratic and Republican campaigns says about important disability issues; show our voting strength; get informed, energized, and motivated to go to the polls! ASL interpreters will be provided by The Hearing and Speech Agency. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 410-727-6352, extension 2492
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Explore Baltimore: Rosemont PhotoVoice
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
On display through Friday, October 5
City Hall, 100 N. Holliday Street
Photovoice is a research method that puts cameras in the hands of community members so that they may present their voice and lived experience through pictures. This photovoice project was completed to support efforts of community redevelopment and stabilization in the Greater Rosemont Community of west Baltimore currently underway by community members and advocates.
For more information, email sgrieb@jhsph.edu or gmbalt@gmail.com.
10th Annual Fall Apple Festival
Friday, October 5 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
War Memorial Plaza, 100 N. Holliday Street
The Women’s Civic League and the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks present this free event to celebrate fall. Come for food and craft vendors, entertainment and music, and a silent auction.
For more information, call 410-396-7900.
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Tourism Tuesdays: League of Women Voters Forum on Ballot Issues
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Tuesday, October 9 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Morgan State University, Student Center, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane
The League of Women Voters of Baltimore City is sponsoring a forum on two issues that will appear on the ballot in November, the Marriage Equality Act and the Maryland Dream Act. The forum is free and open to the public. Radio personality Marc Steiner will be moderating the forum.
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Tourism Tuesday: “The House I Live In” Film Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 PM
1711 N. Charles Street
Filmed in more than twenty states, “The House I Live In” tells the stories of individuals at all levels of America’s War on Drugs. From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, the film offers a penetrating look inside America’s criminal justice system, revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy. David Simon, creator of The Wire, will introduce “The House I Live In.” The film will be followed by a conversation with the director, writer and producer of “The House I Live In,” Eugene Jarecki, and Judge Andre Davis, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The House I Live In is the winner of the 2012 Sundance Festival Grand Jury Prize for Documentary. This event is co-sponsored by the Maryland Film Festival and is part of OSI-Baltimore’s Talking About Race Series which continues to explore the many different facets of this complex subject. This event is free and open to the public.
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Sports Saturday: Rising Star Scholarship Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 29th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Friday, September 28 at 8:00 AM (registration starts at 7:00 AM)
The Pine Ridge Golf Course, Lutherville, MD
This 2012 inaugural fund-raising event will feature four-person captain’s choice teams. With your support, a Rising Star Scholarship endowment fund will provide assistance for gifted and talented college bound youth in Baltimore City. Besides helping our leaders of tomorrow, your organization can also benefit by receiving a tax deduction, name recognition and advertisement during the event, a wonderfully prepared lunch, free gifts and more importantly a fun and competitive round of golf with old and new friends and business contacts. There are many ways to contribute: purchase a foursome, provide merchandise for raffle sales, give a cash donation resulting in your organization’s recognition, purchase a patron ad, and more.
For more information about the Rising Star Scholarship Golf Tournament, call 443-984-1896.
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Explore Baltimore: Federal Hill Street Beat Festival
Saturday, September 29th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Sunday, September 30 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cross Street and S. Charles Street (Near Cross Street Market)
Check out Federal Hill’s biggest festival of the season! Come party in the streets to the sounds of Old Man Brown, All Mighty Senators (a festival favorite), Grilled Lincolns, Uncle Jack Band, Speakers of the House, Soul Island Rebels, Shinola, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Unmentionables, & more. Vendors will offer a wide assortment of arts & crafts and lots of food & drink options.
For more information, call 410-727-4500 or visit historicfederalhill.org.
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Sports Saturdays: Community Energy Savers Fair
Friday, September 28th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Saturday, September 29 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Barclay School, 2900 Barclay Street
Learn how to cut your energy bills and green your home. Free energy savers kits will be provided by the Baltimore Energy Challenge. Prizes will be provided by the Loading Dock and Second Chance. Tutorials will be available from Waverly Ace Hardware. Enjoy children’s energy-sabers activities, presentations about energy conservation and refreshments.
For more information, call 443-478-3609 or email mzaslow@ndc-md.org.
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Food Fridays: Baltimore Bike Party
Friday, September 28th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Friday, September 28 at 7:00 PM (Ride begins at 7:30 PM)
Washington Monument, Charles and Fayette Streets
September’s theme is Bells N Whistles. Bring anything that makes noise: bells, whistles, horns, rattles, cowbells, xylophones, vuvuzelas, etc.! As always, this ride is completely safe, family-friendly, and appropriate for all ability levels!
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/272614392848801.
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