Explore Baltimore
Dive In, Baltimore!
Sunday, October 14th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks is working on a long-term plan for its pool system. YOU are a critical part of this process. Discuss current conditions of the pools and strategies for improvements. Join us for one of four public meetings.
For more information, visit diveinbaltimore.com.
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Food and Mood
Saturday, October 13th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Find out how food can affect your mood and ways to enhance mental clarity, improve energy, and overall sense of well being through your nutrition. This event will take place on October 17, 2012 at MAC Harbor East. The cost is $10. Go here for more information.
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5th Annual Harbor Harvest
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
October 20, 2012 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
West Shore Park
300-400 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Join Waterfront Partnership for the 5th Annual Harbor Harvest on Saturday, Oct. 20th from 10a.m.-2p.m. at West Shore Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music by Recess Monkey, an IKEA urban pumpkin patch, a hay maze, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, food trucks and more! Be sure to RSVP to the event for a free Harbor Harvest tote bag for kids while supplies last. Harbor Harvest is sponsored by IKEA and Harborplace & The Gallery.
The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 21st.
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Explore Baltimore: Hollins Harvest Fall Festival
Friday, October 5th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Sunday, October 7 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Eastern side of Hollins Market, 26 S. Arlington Avenue
The Hollins Roundhouse Neighborhood Association presents a celebration of the fall harvest, good food, good neighbors and healthy living in the historic Hollins Market neighborhood. Highlights include two puppet performances by the Black Cherry Puppet Theater as well as a puppet-making workshop; a circus performance by Charm City Movement Arts; a farmer’s market with a fresh food cook-off; an open-air Zumba lesson; free health testing, cookbooks, and information; arts & crafts; food vendors; beer & wine available at local restaurants.
For more information, visit hollinsroundhouse.org.
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Sports Saturdays: Grants Available for Youth-Led Community Organizing Groups
Thursday, October 4th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Workshops Saturday, October 6 at 10:30 AM and Tuesday, October 9 at 5:30 PM
Youth As Resources, 2 E Read Street, 8th Floor
Youth (up to age 21) in Baltimore City and County who want to put their community building ideas into action are invited to apply for funding. Grants range from $500 to $3,500 and are available for community organizing programs that are created and carried out by young people. Applicants are required to attend one of the two workshops and must be represented by one or two youth and no more than one optional adult. The application deadline is on Friday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, call 410-576-9551.
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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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