COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wednesday, September 8

God and Country: On Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., Prince of Peace Church, 8212 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale, has a “God and Country” service (formerly the blessing of the protectors) with prayers for the support and protection of those in public and military service. Info: 410-866-8766, www.princeofpeace-md.org.

Thursday, September 9

Hampstead Hill: The Hampstead Hill Association meets 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 in the library of  the Hampstead Hill Academy, 500 S. Linwood Avenue. Info: Jean Pula JPPula@gmail.com, Joe Manfre joesocst@aol.com, hampsteadhillassociation.com.

Pub Theology: Pub Theology, an hour-long conversation about God, faith, and life, meets on Thursday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Laughing Pint, S. Conkling and Gough streets. Info: Pastor Mark Parker 443-683-2582. [Read more...]

THINGS TO DO

Wednesday, September 1

Happy Hour: Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment holds a happy hour on the first Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Laughing Pint. Meet fellow artists and neighbors. The next is Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Cherry Hill: The Cherry Hill Trust Public Safety committee meets on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at Cherrydale Apartments Leasing Office, 1118 Cherry Hill Road.

Union Square: The Union Square Neighborhood Association meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Neighborhood Design Center, 1401 Hollins Street [Read more...]

Things To Do

Wednesday, August 25

Bingo! Fatima Jolly Club, 6420 E. Pratt Street, has lunch and bingo on Wednesday, Aug. 25, opening 10 a.m., $15/person. Free parking. Info/tickets: Pat 410-391-5627.

Films On The Pier: Fells Point has free films on the Broadway Pier at 8:45 p.m. on selected Wednesdays throughout the summer. On Aug. 25, see “500 Days of Summer.” Info: info@fellspointmainstreet.org, www.fellspointmainstreet.org.

COP Walk: Greektown has a community COP walk on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Meet at 7:30 p.m. at Byzantino’s Bar, Newkirk and Eastern avenues.

Thursday, August 26

Beef with BGE? There’s a community meeting with BGE representatives on Thursday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clinton and Pratt streets

Friday, August 27

The Call of Nature: The Audubon Society holds fun and educational programs for children ages 2-5 with an adult. The next program, “Life in a Garden,” is Friday, Aug. 27 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., or Saturday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet at the Northeast corner of the boat lake. Register no less than 2 days before the program. $5/child. Register in advance at ppaudubon (at) gmail (dot) com or 410-558-2473.

Saturday, August 28

Comics Galore: The Baltimore Comic-Con, the convention of all things of and related to graphic literature, is held on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, Aug. 29 at the Baltimore Convention [Read more...]

Best Bets:
Dancing in the Streets: Fells Point Main Street has “Dancing Under the Stars” on Broadway Square with beginner ballroom dance lessons starting Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $10/person. Info: intern@fellspointmainstreet.org, www.fellspointmainstreet.org.

FestAfrica: On Saturday, Aug. 14 and Sunday, Aug. 15, noon-8 p.m., Patterson Park hosts FestAfrica 2010, an African festival with traditional music, crafts and art, dances and food. Admission charges apply. Info: 410-608-0420, www.festafricausa.com.

First aid course: Sue Wallace, R.N. of the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center will present a free first aid course Saturday, Aug. 14, 10-11:30 a.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Bank St. and Highland Ave. There will be Spanish translation. Call 410-308-3545 [Read more...]

Best Bets:

Block Party: The Door sponsors a free block party and fun fest on Aug. 7, noon-5 p.m. in the 200 block of N. Chester Street with food, carnival games, line dancing, kids’ activities, health screening and more. Bring a canned good for donation to chartity. Info: Laverne Hill 410-675-3288, lhill@thedoorinc.org.

Clean Up The Park: Friends of Patterson Park has several clean-ups. To RSVP or ask questions: volunteer@pattersonpark.com. Note: If you have free time and want to take a half hour (or any time) to help pick up trash, just stop in and ask. Gloves and bags will be provided.

There’s a boat lake clean-up on Saturday, Aug. 7, 8 a.m. Meet at the boat lake and enjoy coffee & donuts, then do a quick clean-up.

There’s a Pagoda clean-up on Sunday, Aug. 8, meet at the Pagoda at 10 a.m. Enjoy coffee and donuts and then help sweep stairs, wash windows and weed gardens.

Wednesday, August 4

Happy Hour: Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment holds a happy hour on the first Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Laughing Pint. Meet fellow artists and neighbors. The next is Wednesday, Aug. 4.

HeadStart Registration: HeadStart is accepting applications for its new Our Lady of Fatima site at 6400 E. Pratt Street. Registration is held Wednesdays, Aug. 4, 11 and 18 from 10 a.m.-1 noon. Bring necessary documentation. Info: 410-558-0919. [Read more...]

Wednesday, July 28

What’s Cookin’? Anyone with a connection to Federal Hill is invited to submit a recipe for the neighborhood cookbook, which will be published in the fall. Send the recipe, along with a few comments about what you like about it, to cstrodel@gmail.com. Deadline is July 31.

New Concert Date: The July 25 concert on Pagoda Hill in Patterson Park was postponed to Wednesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. Info: friends@pattersonpark.com, 410-276-3676.

Films On The Pier: Fells Point has free films on the Broadway Pier at 8:45 p.m. on selected Wednesdays throughout the summer. On July 28, see “Hot Tub Time Machine.” On Aug. 4, see “Twilight: New Moon.” Info: info@fellspointmainstreet.org, www.fellspointmainstreet.org.

Friday, July 30

School Supplies: Nazareth Lutheran, Breath of God Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran churches wil provide Highlandtown students in grades K-8 with free school supplies. Register by phone, 410-308-3545 (English-speaking) or 443-540-3002 (Spanish-speaking) through July 30.

Movies Alfresco: Little Italy has open-air movies free of charge [Read more...]

Bulk is Back, Baby! Ritizens can resume calling 311 to schedule bulk trash pickups that will begin on Monday, Aug. 2. Info: 311, www.baltimorecity.gov.

Best Bets:

Carnival: South Baltimore Little League Annual Carnival now through July 24 , 7 p.m.-11 p.m. with live entertainment, food and more, at 1101 E. Fort Avenue. Info: Connie 443 756-8956 or Quinn 443 794-1505.

Bird Banding: Join the Audubon Society for bird-banding with the Smithsonian’s Neighborhood Nest Watch on Saturday, July 24, 7:30 a.m. Meet at the Boat Lake and watch the pros set out mist nets to capture birds for banding and blood samples. Bring the family; children will have the chance to help release the birds. Registration required: 410-558-2473, ppaudubon@gmail.com.

Sunday Sundaes: Old Otterbein Church, 112 W. Conway St., has free ice cream following the 11 a.m. worship on “Sundae Sundays:” Sunday, July 25 and Sunday, Aug. 22. Casual dress encouraged.  info: www.oldotterbeinumc.org. [Read more...]

Wednesday, July 14
Vacation Bible School: Breath of God Lutheran Church, Pratt and Clinton streets, hosts Vacation Bible School now through July 16, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., dinner included. Open to ages 4-13, free of charge. Info: 443-683-2582, www.BreathOfGodLC.org, LSMparker@gmail.com

Crime Prevention: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council holds COP walks as follows. Note: Unless otherwise specified, all walks are 7 p.m. Check the website for rules and policies, and for weather-related cancellations of walks. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m., Carrollton Ridge-meet at the Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, Pulaski and Ashton St.
Monday, July 19, Hollins Roundhouse-meet at the Black Cherry Puppet Theater, 1115 Hollins St.
Tuesday, July 20, Curtis Bay-meet at the Curtis Bay Recreation Center, Curtis Ave. and Filbert St.
Tuesday, July 20, Westport-meet at the Westport Community Center, 2322 Annapolis Rd.
Wednesday, July 21, Locust Point-meet at the Himalayan House Restaurant, 1522 E. Fort Ave.

Thursday, July 15
Dypski Park: On Thursday, July 15 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., the Friends of Dypski Park hold a family barbecue in an effort to meet neighbors, get everyone familiar with the park and to raise money for the maintenance of the park. Burgers, hot dogs and possibly beer and wine will be sold. Info: Gregory Marsh 410-207-8806, gnmarsh@gmail.com.

Bitten by the Bicycle Bug? On Thursday, July 15, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., see a special art exhibit, “Bicycle: The Art of Cycling,” to be presented at the Mark Cottman Gallery, 1014 S. Charles Street, and any purchases will support the pro-cycle movement, One Less Car. Info: http://markcottmangallery.com/ [Read more...]

Best Bets:
On The Avenue: The Merchants Association, of which Claire Corcoran is coordinator, will host the Highlandtown Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 10. To obtain a table, call Claire at 410-342-3234 ext. 25. Salsapolkalooza, the Creative Alliance’s multi-culti celebration, runs that same day between 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The opening of the Farmers Market is Saturday, July 10 as well. The Soccer Festival is being held on Sunday, July 11.

Pro Soccer, Pro-Park: Tickets are now on sale for a Friends of Patterson Park fund raiser. Attend the professional soccer game between Crystal Palace Baltimore v. Rochester Rhinos on Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m., and help raise money to support an after-school youth soccer league in Patterson Park. $16/person. To purchase tickets, go to palacebaltimore.com/fundraising and click on the “Patterson Park Elem. Soccer League” logo.  No login number is needed.

Wednesday, July 7
Films On The Pier: Fells Point has free films on the Broadway Pier at 8:45 p.m. on selected Wednesdays throughout the summer. On July 7, see “Shutter Island.” On July 14, see “Hangover.” Info: (info@fellspointmainstreet.org) info (at) fellspointmainstreet (dot) org, www.fellspointmainstreet.org.

Happy Hour: Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment holds a happy hour on the first Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Laughing Pint. Meet fellow artists and neighbors. The next is Wednesday, July 7.

Parish Carnival: Sacred Heart of Jesus, 600 S. Conkling Street, has its annual parish carnival now through July 11. Info: 410-342-4336

Thursday, July 8
CARE About Neighborhoods: On Thursday, July 8, there’s a C.A.R.E. Community Good Neighbor Walk. Meet outside 219 N. Chester Street. at 6:30pm

On Saturday, July 10, there is a Nonprofit Finance Workshop at Banner Neighborhoods Community Corporation, 2900 E. Fayette Street, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., open to all Southeast Baltimore community associations. RSVP to Beth 410-585-8810 [Read more...]

The Baltimore Guide is proud of its 83-year history of service to all its readers. However, due to increased demand and space constraints, the Guide must change its Community Calendar policy. Effective July 7, 2010, the following changes will go into effect. Notices for non-profit events that are open to the public, and which do not carry an admission or participation charge, will continue to be printed free of charge. However, for non-profit events that do charge admission or a participation fee, the Guide will charge a nominal $20 fee for publication per week. These paid items will be highlighted in the calendar and publication is guaranteed. There is a 50-word maximum for all material, and the Guide reserves the right to edit all Community Calendar submissions.

Holiday Note: July 4 falls on a Sunday this year, so the city holiday is Monday, July 5, meaning: no trash or recycling pickup. Landfills and sanitation yards will be closed. Parking meters will not be in effect on July 4, but WILL be in effect on July 5.

Guide Offices: The offices of the Baltimore Guide will be closed on Monday, July 5.

Wednesday, June 30

Greektown COP: Greektown Citizens on Patrol will walk with a Southeastern District officer Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. Meet at Byzantio’s Bar, 4618 Eastern Ave. Info: 410-327-3306.

See The Light: The Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light Street, has the following programs. Info on all activities: 410-396-1096.

“Mother Goose on the Loose” is held on Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. for children up to the age of three with their caregivers.

“Preschool Storytime” is held on Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. for ages 3-5 with their [Read more...]

The Baltimore Guide is proud of its 83-year history of service to all its readers. However, due to increased demand and space constraints, the Guide must change its Community Calendar policy. Effective July 7, 2010, the following changes will go into effect. Notices for non-profit events that are open to the public, and which do not carry an admission or participation charge, will continue to be printed free of charge. However, for non-profit events that do charge admission or a participation fee, the Guide will charge a nominal $20 fee for publication per week. These paid items will be highlighted in the calendar and publication is guaranteed. There is a 50-word maximum for all material, and the Guide reserves the right to edit all Community Calendar submissions.

Items for Community Calendar can be mailed (along with check or credit card information when appropriate) to The Baltimore Guide at 526 S. Conkling Street, Baltimore, MD 21224, faxed to 410-732-6604, or e-mailed to newsroom@baltimoreguide.com. Deadline for each week’s issue is Friday at noon of the week before. A contact name, phone number or e-mail must be included with all submissions.

Best Bets:

Gone Fishin’: Maurice Davis, Miles Perzynski, Neil Villanueva were the big winners in the recent Family Fun Fishing Festival held at Patterson Park. The fest ends this week with the last Family Fun Fishing Night on Thursday, June 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in June at the Boat Lake. Activities include a Diamond Jim fishing tournament, open to all children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. BYO rod and tackle or borrow one of the park’s loaners. Bait will be provided. Info: Angie Wanner 410-396-9392, Bob Wall 410-396-6136. Weather cancellation hotline (day of event only) 410-396-7078.

Author Visit: Author Patricia Finney, who writes historical mystery novels under the name P.F. Chisholm, will speak at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave., Wednesday evening, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. Her new novel, “A Murder of Crows,” is the fifth of her Sir Robert Carey series, featuring a dashing Elizabethan courtier solving crimes with the help of a dour Scottish police sergeant. It’s the “best detective pairing since Holmes and Watson,” according to fellow mysterian Sharon Kay Penman. Free; a Q&A and autograph session will follow. [Read more...]

The Baltimore Guide is proud of its 83-year history of service to all its readers. However, due to increased demand and space constraints, the Guide must change its Community Calendar policy. Effective July 7, 2010, the following changes will go into effect. Notices for non-profit events that are open to the public, and which do not carry an admission or participation charge, will continue to be printed free of charge. However, for non-profit events that do charge admission or a participation fee, the Guide will charge a nominal $20 fee for publication per week. These paid items will be highlighted in the calendar and publication is guaranteed. There is a 50-word maximum for all material, and the Guide reserves the right to edit all Community Calendar submissions.

Items for Community Calendar can be mailed (along with check or credit card information when appropriate) to The Baltimore Guide at 526 S. Conkling Street, Baltimore, MD 21224, faxed to 410-732-6604, or e-mailed to newsroom@baltimoreguide.com. Deadline for each week’s issue is Friday at noon of the week before. A contact name, phone number or e-mail must be included with all submissions.

Winners: Congratulations to our door prize winners at our open house held Thursday! The Cruise Lady of Canton won a free quarter-page ad, and Zak Piercy, who runs the food pantry at Canton Baptist Church, won the $25 gift certificate from Santoni’s Supermarket. Thanks to all who came to the open house!

Best bet

Author Patricia Finney, who writes historical mystery novels under the name P.F. Chisholm, will speak at the Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave., Wednesday evening, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. Her new novel, “A Murder of Crows,” is the fifth of her Sir Robert Carey series, featuring a dashing Elizabethan courtier solving crimes with the help of a dour Scottish police sergeant. It’s the “best detective pairing since Holmes and Watson,” according to fellow mysterian Sharon Kay Penman. Free; a Q&A and autograph session will follow.

Wednesday, June 16

Legislative Wrap-Up: Graceland Park Improvement Association holds a 2010 legislative wrap-up on Wednesday, June 16, 6:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m. at Graceland United Methodist Church, 6714 [Read more...]

Take me home

Pamsy wants to go home with you.

Pamsy (10518821) is a sweet, pretty, five year old pit bull terrier mix.   She was picked up on a Baltimore City street as a stray.  She is available for adoption at The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), 301 Stockholm St., where she is a favorite with the staff. She is housebroken. Included with the $65 adoption are spay/neuter surgery; vaccinations for rabies, DHLPP and bordatella; de-worming, a flea preventative, a general examination, a food sample, and even a month of free health insurance. For info and hours check www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org.

Wednesday, June 9

Fells Prospect: Fells Prospect Community Organization will meet Wednesday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church Hall, Chester St. and Eastern Ave. Info: Kate Richardson: katecrichardson@gmail.com.

See The Light: The Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light Street, has the following programs. Info on all activities: 410-396-1096.

“Mother Goose on the Loose” is held on Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. for children up to the age of three with their caregivers.

“Preschool Storytime” is held on Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. for ages 3-5 with their caregivers.

“Summer Reading Splash-Off” is held on Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. for all ages. Sign up for summer reading, create sidewalk chalk art and enjoy a cold treat.

“Book Bunch” is held on Tuesday, June 15, 4 p.m. for ages 6-12.  Book discussion, activities and after school snack.

Parish Carnival! Our Lady of Fatima Church, 6400 E. Pratt St. at Kane Street, has its outdoor carnival through Saturday, June 12, open 7 p.m. daily. Bingo, food, rides, entertainment and more. Info: 410-633-9393.

Red Line Planning: Volunteers needed for the Red Line Station Area Advisory committees. Help decide station locations, designs, work with traffic issues, station naming and more. Info/nomination form: www.baltimoreredline.com until Aug. 25.

Crime Prevention: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council holds COP walks as follows. Walks begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Check the website for rules and policies, weather-related cancellations of walks. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.

Wednesday, June 9, 6:30 p.m., Carrollton Ridge-meet at the Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, Pulaski and Ashton streets

Thursday, June 10, Otterbein/Sharp Leadenhall-meet at S. Sharp and W. Henrieta streets

Tuesday, June 15, Curtis Bay-meet at the Curtis Bay Recreation Center, Curtis Avenue and Filbert Street

Thursday, June 10

Go Fish: There’s catch and release fishing fun every Thursday 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in June at the Boat Lake in Patterson Park, All children must be accompanied by an adult. BYO rod and tackle or borrow one of the park’s loaners. Bait will be provided. Info: Angie Wanner 410-396-9392, Bob Wall 410-396-6136. Weather cancellation hotline (day of event only) 410-396-7078.

Greek Fest: The St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival runs at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 520 S. Ponca St. Thursday, June 10 (7 p.m.-11 p.m.), Friday, June 11 (11 a.m.-11 p.m.), Saturday, June 12 (noon-11 p.m.) and Sunday, June 13 (noon-10 p.m.) Free admission. Info: 410-633-5020, www.greekfolkfestival.com.

Parish Festivals! St. Casimir Church, O’Donnell St. and Kenwood Ave., has its annual parish festival, June 10-13 with music, a silent auction, flea market and classic car show, and raffles for cash, a cruise and more. Info:  410-276-1981. [Read more...]

This Week’s Best Bets:

May The Best Cat Win: The Baltimore 500, a race to adopt out 500 homeless cats, is still on, extended through June 7. The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is offering no-fee adoptions for cats and kittens. BARCS is at 301 Stockholm St., phone 410-396-4695, web BaltimoreAnimalShelter.org. Call for hours and days of operation. This week’s Baltimore 500 poster cat is Socks (left), a mellow six-year-old, declawed, neutered male cat whose  owner surrendered him because she could no longer afford to care for him. Adopting Socks, who is litter-trained and has all his shots, is free, but city residents must pay the $10 animal license fee.

Garden Tour: Butchers Hill holds its annual Garden Tour on Sunday, June 6, noon-5 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of tour. Tour begins at the White House, just inside the E. Lombard St. / S. Patterson Park Avenue entrance to Patterson Park. Advance tickets are available at Friends of Patterson Park (White House), the Fells Point offices of Long & Foster and Coldwell Banker, and at Dundalk Florist (7233 German Hill Rd., Dundalk), or go to www.butchershill.org/gardentour. Send notice of community events to The Baltimore Guide, 526 S. Conkling St., Baltimore, MD 21224, fax to 410-732-6604 or email newsroom@baltimoreguide.com. Though we try to publish all community events we cannot guarantee publication. Please include a phone number the public may call for info.

Wednesday, June 2
Carnival: St. Brigid Church will host a Caribbean Carnival June 3-5 at the church hall, 900 S. East Ave. Nightly entertainment, stands and games, carnival eats and more. Call 410-563-1717 or visit www.saintbrigid-canton.com for info. Mark the calendar for  St. Casimir’s parish fest on June 10-13, and for St. Michael and St. Patrick’s parish carnival on June 18-20. More information will be available soon. [Read more...]

This Week
Memorial Day: Memorial Day is Monday, May 31. City offices and schools will be closed. There will be no trash or recycling pickup and no trash collection. Sanitation yards and landfills will also be closed. Note: Parking meters will be in effect, and all posted parking regulations, including residential permit parking, must be observed.
The Baltimore Guide will be closed Monday, May 31.
May The Best Cat Win: The Baltimore 500, a race to adopt out 500 homeless cats during the month of May, is on. The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), Baltimore Humane Society, and the Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MD SPCA) will be conducting the Baltimore 500 promotion, which runs now through May 31. All three participating shelters will be offering no-fee adoptions. Info on shelters is as follows: BARCS is at 301 Stockholm Street, phone 410-396-4695, web BaltimoreAnimalShelter.org. The Maryland SPCA is at 300 Falls Road, phone 410-235-8826, web www.MDSPCA.org. The Baltimore Humane Society is at 1601 Nicodemus Road in Reisterstown, phone 410- 833-8848, web www.bmorehumane.org. Call for hours and days of operation.
Concert Series: Tony Berry and New Money will play soul, pop and other favorites Thursday, May 27, at Hampstead Hill Academy, Eastern and Linwood avenues. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. rain or shine, and concerts begin at 6 p.m. Donations are welcome. No alcohol, no pets. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Hot dogs, pizza, soda, snacks and souvenirs will be sold. BYO blankets and lawn chairs. For info call 410-396-9146.
Wine, Wine, Wine: The Friends of Patterson Park hold their annual wine tasting in the park on Thursday, May 27, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tickets are available now, $50/person. Info/tickets: www.pattersonpark.com.
Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association holds its wine tasting on Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at the American Visionary Art Museum. $30/person includes live music, light fare, wineglass and museum entry fee. Info: federalhillsouth@juno.com.
Maryland’s Wine: The Baltimore Museum of Industry will host an evening of Maryland wine and charcuterie on Thursday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion at the museum, 1415 Key Highway. Kevin Atticks, executive director of the Maryland Wineries Association, and Winston Blick, owner-chef of Clementine Restaurant, will lead a tasting of Maryland wines and Clementine’s homemade paté. Tickets are $15 members, $20 non-members. For tickets and info call Gena Morris, 410-727-4808 or email gmorris@thebmi.org.

The Baltimore Guide accepts items for its Community Calendar free of charge. Publication of events is limited to those that are sponsored by, and benefit local non-profit groups and neighborhood entities such as community organizations, churches, etc.  and which take place in the week following the publication date.  Items for Community Calendar can be mailed to The Baltimore Guide at 526 S. Conkling Street, Baltimore, MD 21224, faxed to 410-732-6604, or e-mailed to newsroom@baltimoreguide.com. Deadline for each week’s issue is Friday at noon of the week before. If events have deadlines for reservations or ticket sales, specify that when sending material to the Guide.

Wednesday, May 26
COP Walk: Patterson Park Neighborhood Association holds a COP walk every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Meet at the corner of Linwood Avenue and Baltimore Street. The next walks will be May 12 and May 19. Info: dmitchell08@yahoo.com.
Fells Prospect: Fells Prospect Community Organization meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Holy Rosary Church hall, Chester and Bank streets, at 7:30 pm. The next meeting will be held on May 12. Info: Kate Richardson: katecrichardson@gmail.com.
Window Box contest: Federal Hill South Garden Club is holding its annual window box contest. e-mail Laura Steensen at Lsteensen (at) gmail (dot) com and be sure to write “garden club” in the subject line. Deadline for nominations is June 4. Note: You can nominate a friend or neighbor, too.
Soccer: The Myers Soccer Pavilion, 4300 W. Bay Avenue, has the following events. Info: Kay Overton 410-396-5782.
Wednesday Open Play Drop-In Soccer for ages 8-13: now through June 9, $5/person, under 18 must have parental signature, flat bottom shoes only.
“Just for Fun” Indoor Soccer Leagues are offered for ages 8-13 (register and pay May 12, play starts June 16, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., $30/person for summer play.
“Just for Fun” Indoor Soccer Leagues are offered for ages 14 and up (register and pay May 12, play starts June 14, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., $30/person for summer play.
Crime Prevention: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council holds COP walks. Unless otherwise specified, all walks are 7 p.m. Check the website for rules and policies, and for weather-related cancellations of walks. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
Wednesday, May 26: Pigtown; meet at the Bath House, 904 Washington Blvd.
Thursday, May 27: Federal Hill/FHSouth; meet at Porter’s Pub, Cross St. and Riverside Ave.
Tuesday, June 1: New Southwest/Mt. Clare: Meet at Wilkens Ave. Mennonite Church, 1616 Wilkens Ave.
Wednesday, June 2, Camden Crossing; meet at Wasthington Blvd. and Scott St.
Thursday, June 3, West Federal Hill; meet at the Ostend St. Post Office.

Thursday, May 27
Cupcakes And Canines: There’s a silent auction for BARCS on Thursday, May 27 at Kimberly Farms Banquet Hall, 545 Dundalk Avenue, along with cupcake tasing, games and more. Info: http://bmorecupcakecamp.eventbrite.com/
Soccer For Kids! There are free youth soccer clinics in Patterson Park for ages 4-12 on Sundays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., on the field in Patterson Park East. Info/registration: katie (at) pattersonpark (dot) com by May 28.
Volunteer to Help Vets: The V.A. Maryland Health Care System needs drivers to serve at the Fort Howard Outpatient Clinic, transporting veteran patients to and from scheduled appointments. Weekday mornings or afternoons are needed, and staff will work with volunteers to develop satisfactory schedules. Info: David Sevinsky 410-605-7102.
Bus Trips: There’s a bus trip to Emmittsburg to visit Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto for rosary and mass with buffet lunch at Cozy Restaurant on May 13, departing from Sacred Heart of Mary Church. Info: Mary Ann 410-284-3009.
The Senior Steelworkers of Local 2609 hold a bus trip to Atlantic City, N.J. on Tuesday, May 25, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., $23/person with $25 rebate. Info: Lena 410-633-7115.
Dundalk American Legion Auxiliary, 3300 Dundalk Avenue, has a bus trip to Delaware Park on Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $30/person. Limited tickets. Info: Sandy 410-285-6414.
Go Fish: There’s catch and release fishing fun every Thursday 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in May and June at the Boat Lake in Patterson Park, All children must be accompanied by an adult. BYO rod and tackle or borrow one of the park’s loaners. Bait will be provided. Info: Angie Wanner 410-396-9392, Bob Wall 410-396-6136. Weather cancellation hotline (day of event only) 410-396-7078.
Light Street Branch programs: The following free programs are offered at the Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light Street. Info: 410-396-1096.
“Mother Goose on the Loose” is offered on Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. for children up to the age of three with their caregivers.
“Preschool Storytime” is held on Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. for 3-5 with their caregivers.
The Light Street Branch Book Club (an adult book group) meets on Thursday, May 27, 6:45 p.m. Fiction and nonfiction reading selections.

Saturday, May 29
Watch the Birdies: There’s a free Audubon Bird Walk on Saturday, May 29, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m., meet at the fountain. Open to all ages. Bird walks occur rain or shine on the last Saturday of each month. No binoculars? No problem. Just call 410-558-2473 or e-mail ppaudubon@gmail.com.
Pop In, Climb Up: The Pagoda is now open to the public, free admission, every Sunday (weather-permitting), through October, noon-6 p.m.
Flea market: Boy Scout troop 343 is holding a flea market Saturday, May 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 7041 Sollers Pt. Rd., Dundalk. Spaces available. Call 443-216-7737 for details.
Boating 101: Flotilla 22-04 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a $25/person (course materials charge only) “Basic Boating” classes to be held at the Middle River Yacht Club, 200 Nanticoke Road. The 8-hour classes will meet four hours each day May 29-10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Course includes navigational rules, safety equipment, and boat handling, knot tying and nautical history. Grads get  State of Maryland certification, (required for those born after July 1st, 1972) to operate a boat or personal watercraft on Maryland waters. Info: Arny Fox 410-287-8863, captainsly@comcast.net.
Bingo! St. Brigid, 900 S. East Avenue, has bingo every second Tuesday of the month, opening 11 a.m. Packages are $10 including platter, with carry-outs available. Info: MaryClaire or Jo Ellen 410-563-1717.
St. Casimir Church Hall (Kolbe Center), 2736 O’Donnell Street, has non-smoking, handicap-accessible bingo to benefit the school every Saturday opening 11 a.m., $8/person. Info: 410-360-9591, 410-276-1981.

Sunday, May 30
The Baltimore Museum of Industry will host an evening of Maryland wine and charcuterie on Thursday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion at the museum, 1415 Key Highway. Kevin Atticks, executive director of the Maryland Wineries Association, and Winston Blick, owner-chef of Clementine Restaurant, will lead a tasting of Maryland wines and Clementine’s homemade paté. Tickets are $15 members, $20 non-members. For tickets and info call Gena Morris, 410-727-4808 or email gmorris@thebmi.org.
Races, Runs and Walks: The following events are being held in and around the city. Get info by going to www.charmcityrun.com:
Sunday, May 30: The McVet 5K Run and Walk, 10K Run, 5K at 730 a.m., 10K at 8:30 a.m., starts at Lexington and Holliday streets. $20 in advance, $25 on race day.
Saturday, June 12: American Red Cross “Out for Blood” 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, 8 a.m., Druid Hill Park. Admission fee varies depending upon date of entry and donor support.
Sunday, June 27: New Balance Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K, Inner Harbor, 8 a.m. 5K, 9 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run, $30/person.
Polka Dance: The Polka Weekenders hold a spring dance with the Tommy Thomas Trio on Sunday, May 30,1 p.m.-6 p.m. at the UAW Hall, 1010 S. Oldham Street, $22/person includes dinner, soda and wine, BYOB okay. Advance tickets only. Info/tickets: Sis Dombroski 410-766-3664.

Monday, May 31
Honor the fallen: There will be a Memorial Day ceremony with color guard on Monday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at the Korean War Memorial, in Canton on the water below Boston Street, between Ellwood Ave. and Clinton St. All are welcome.
Fort McHenry celebrates Memorial Day Monday, may 31, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with a wreath laying and flag demonstration at noon, and observance of the National Moment of Silence at 3 p.m. in the star fort. Free.

Tuesday, June 1
Summer Camp: Mora Crossman Rec Center, located in John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School, 701 S. Rappolla St., is now registering children for Camp Baltimore, a weekday summer program with athletics, arts and crafts, nature, skating, swimming, trips and more. Parents can register kids during center hours (weekdays from 2 p.m.-9 p.m.) until camp is full. Camp runs 7 weeks and is for kids ages 5-12, June 21-Friday, Aug. 6. Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Cost is $500/child, and includes aftercare (3 p.m.-6 p.m.) A down payment of $250/child is due at registration. Info: 410-396-9222.

Ongoing and Upcoming
Patterson High School Class of 1960 holds its 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Columbus Gardens, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Info: Joanne 410-477-2703, Phyllis 410-866-6764.
The New Outlook Pioneers (formerly the Telephone Pioneers of America) hold a spring reunion on Thursday, June 17 at the Eastern Yacht Club in Essex. Those who worked on Broening Highway or who know how to get in touch with someone who did should call Jeanne 410-252-5586.
Pianists for Pets: The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) will present a concert on Friday, June 4 of world-renowned pianists Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson Fleisherat the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Ticket prices range from $35 to $125. The higher ticket price includes premier seating and a post-concert reception. A silent auction, also to benefit BARCS, begins at 6:30 p.m. The concert is at 8 p.m. Info on tickets, sponsorship or the event itself:  www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org.
Feasts And Roasts: United Evangelical Church, East Avenue and Dillon Street, sponsors a bull and oyster roast on Saturday, June 5, 7 p.m. at the UAW Hall, 1010 S. Oldham Street, $35/person. Tickets are on sale now and festivities will include music, beer, raffles and prizes. Info: 410-276-0393 or Cissy Funk 443-676-9957.