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Explore Baltimore: Federal Hill Street Beat Festival

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

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

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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Sports Saturdays: Fells Prospect Scavenger Hunt

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

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

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

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

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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RA Sushi Eating Contest for The Living Classrooms Foundation TODAY!

September 26th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

Do you like sushi? How about supporting a good cause? Are you friends with alex fili? How does free food and drink sound?

If you answered yes to any of these questions come down today at 6pm to RA Sushi downtown. “Pretty Peter Sushi Eater vs. Eating Queen Alexandra” square off tonight!! All money donated go to The Living Classrooms Foundation.

We’ll also have some awesome raffle prizes for everyone who donates $50 or more, including a Rick Dempsey autographed tie, gift certificates to Urban Pirates and Twenty 20 Cycles, and 2 tickets to the upcoming GiveCorps anniversary #CHANGE party on October 11th.

Donation Page: https://givecorps.com/projects/242-living-classrooms-foundation-living-classrooms-fundraiser

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WLOY is Making News!

September 26th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

We here at WLOY woke up to a pleasant surprise on the Loyola website in the form of an article about our music and our service — and it’s on the front page! As if we didn’t already know how absolutely fantastic and amazing we are, now we have written evidence from the school website itself! Not convinced? Click the links above and read with the adjacent photo of President Barack Obama applauding our achievement fresh in your mind.