Explore Baltimore
Sports Saturdays: Fells Prospect Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, September 27th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Saturday, September 29 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Start point is Water for Chocolate, 1841 East Lombard Street
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day-of. Proceeds benefit the Fells Prospect Garden Club. Prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m. at Ale Mary’s, the finish point.
For more information, visit www.fellsprospect.org/Scavenger_Hunt.html.
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Food Friday: Trivia Night
Thursday, September 27th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Friday, September 28 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 3615 Harford Road
Trivia night will include trivia hosts Mike Ricigliano and Phil Jackson, live music provided By The Flexible Flyers featuring Andy Bopp (Alto Verde), Jack Denning (All Mighty Senators), and Dave Pugh (Bad Neighbors). $10 for Adults and $5 for children ages 12-17. No kids Under 12 permitted. Food is included In the ticket price! Beer, wine & soda will be on sale.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Druid Hill Farmers Market
Thursday, September 27th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Wednesdays through September 26 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Druid Hill Park, Next to the Rawlings Conservatory
At the farmers market, there’s something for everyone! Browse local produce, fresh baked goods, free range eggs and meats, arts & crafts, and more. Activities include, but are not limited to, family yoga, live music, kids’ crafts, hay rides, and workshops.
For more information, call 443-469-8274 or 410-396-0008.
A list of events can be found at www.rawlingsconservatory.org or druidhillpark.org.
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For the Love of Bingo
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Saturday, October 5 at 1:00 PM
Pleasant View Gardens, 201 N. Aisquith Street
Resident Services, Inc. presents a benefit for the Gift of Love program. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Admission includes 20 games of Bingo.
For more information, contact Harriet Johnson or Carla Ciallella at 410-396-6197.
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Sports Saturdays: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Last Saturday of Each Month through November
Northwest Citizen Convenience Center, located at 2840 Sisson Street
Baltimore City’s Household Hazardous Waste monthly collection events will resume this month. These events provide an opportunity for Baltimore City residents to dispose of hazardous household materials such as oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, car and household batteries, drain cleaners, gasoline, pool chemicals, and many other items. Participants must show proof of city residency before they can drop off any hazardous items. Trash, asbestos, ammunition, fire extinguishers, industrial and medical wastes, and radioactive materials, including smoke alarms with a radioactive symbol, will not be collected
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Latino Heritage Celebration at the National Aquarium
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Friday, October 5 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt Street
Visit the Aquarium to explore, experience, and enjoy Latino heritage and culture. Celebrate with music, dance, food, arts and crafts, community resource tables, and educational exhibits. Activities are included with aquarium admission. For more information, visit www.aqua.org.
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Healthy City Days
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Monday, October 1 through Saturday, October 6
Various Locations
Healthy City Days returns to Baltimore, October 1-6! The Waterfront Partnership will host free morning and afternoon workouts, and the Department of Recreation and Parks will provide after-school programming geared toward helping youth and families lead healthier lifestyles. Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Baltimore City Health Department, Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Waxter Senior Center, and more each day for fun and healthy activities across the city.
For more information and a calendar of events, visit www.healthycitydays.com or call 410-616-8953.
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Art of Giving Fall Fashion Show
Thursday, September 20th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Friday, September 21 from 11:30 AM to 1:30PM
Renaissance Fine Arts Gallery, 1848 Reisterstown Road
Ruth Shaw and Renaissance Fine Arts will be hosting a fashion show featuring the fall fashion line from Ruth Shaw, Inc. The show benefits Baltimore School for the Arts and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, two of Baltimore’s distinguished institutions for children. Join fellow fashionistas for lunch, a raffle, entertainment by BSA students, and fashion!
Tickets are $150 ($125 of which is tax deductible) and can be purchased at kennedykrieger.org/artofgiving
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BGE Wires Down Video Challenge
Thursday, September 20th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Video Submissions Accepted from Monday, September 17 to Friday, November 30
Create your school’s own adaptation of BGE’s “Wires Down” electric safety commercial. Use a simple smartphone or create an elaborate production – it’s up to you. This competition is open to public and private schools within BGE’s electric service delivery territory. The gold award is $10,000, the silver award is $5,000, and up to nine bronze awards are for $1,000.
For more information, visit BGEvideochallenge.com.
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HARBEL Craft Fair and Flea Market
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
HARBEL Community Organization, 5807 Harford Road
Join vendors, buyers, gawkers, and fun-seekers from the entire region at this giant community flea market. vendor spaces measuring 10′ x 10′ are available for $25, and all space-sale proceeds will benefit HARBEL programs.
For more information, call 410-444-2100 or visit www.harbel.org.
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