Community Calendar

Outdoor Music: Come to Patterson Park’s Pagoda Hill for free outdoor concerts at E. Lombard Street and Patterson Park Avenue, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. On Wednesday, July 29, hear Edwin Ortiz and his Salsa Orchestra. On Tuesday, Aug. 4 (rain date Aug. 5) hear Chopteeth. Info: friends@pattersonpark.com, 410-276-3676, www.pattersonpark.com.
Bible Schools: The following churches offer vacation Bible school. Use the contacts listed to obtain information:
Dundalk Church of the Nazarene, 1624 Lynch Road, holds Vacation Bible School on Wednesdays, July 29, and Aug. 5, 12 and 19, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for ages 4 through sixth grade. VBS theme is “Museum 12627” and kids can help learn and solve Bible mysteries. Info: 410-633-3696.
Canton Baptist Church holds vacation Bible school for ages 5-12 through Thursday, July 30, 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 410-563-1177, www.cantonbaptist.net.
Films On The Pier: Summer means outdoor movies, and Fells Point shows them on Broadway Pier at 8:45 p.m. every Wednesday, weather permitting (if weather doesn’t permit, films will be shown Thursday). On July 29, “Quantum of Solace.” On Aug. 5, “Twilight.” Info: Jason Sullivan 410-675-8900, www.fellspointmainstreet.org, jason@fellspointmainstreet.org.
Cleaning house? The Baltimore International Rescue Committee is collecting basic necessities for Maryland’s refugee students and their families. Items on the wish list include English dictionaries, cooking supplies, gently used winter clothing, school supplies, computers, printers, televisions, microwaves, radios, lamps, irons, clocks, phones, used bikes, used automobiles, gently used furniture, and more. Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off during business hours at their office at The Baltimore Resettlement Center, 3516 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224. To arrange pickup for furniture/larger items, contact Dan Kunimoto, Logistics Coordinator, at dan.kunimoto@theIRC.org. For other questions, call Jessica Li, Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator, at 410-558-3182 or by e-mail at jessica.li@theIRC.org.
Old Shoes? Want to donate old shoes to someone in need? Drop them off at the donation bin at Finish Line in Eastpoint Mall (get store hours by calling 410-288-3324), or Holabird Sports, 9220 Pulaski Highway (410-687-6400).
Hey, Artists: There are open critiques for visual artists on the last Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Avenue. Get feedback on recent work in an informal environment, or just join in the conversation. The next will be July 29. Info: 410-276-1651, www.creativealliance.org.
Donate School Supplies: The Patapsco Bank, 1301 Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk, will be collecting new school items this year now through Friday, Aug. 21 to benefit the Family Crisis Center of Baltimore’s shelter children. The children are elementary school age through high school. The items most needed are new clothing, backpacks, crayons, glue sticks, notebooks, pencils, rulers, and pens.
Fun For Kids: Free sports clinics and movies are on the menu for kids ages 5-14 on Wednesdays at West Shore Park/Inner Harbor. Sports clinic space is limited to the first 150 participants who register on-site, the day of the event. Sports clinics are from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., movies are from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. On July 29, there’s a lacrosse clinic with the Baltimore Bayhawks and the movie is “Gremlins.” Info: www.waterfrontpartnership.org.
Harbor Watershed Survey: The Baltimore Harbor Watershed Association is conducting a survey of the Harris Creek Watershed (Watershed 246).  This historic watershed drains more than 1200 acres from Clifton Park through Patterson Park and down to the Harbor.  Currently, large amounts of pollution and trash empty out into the Harbor untreated. Help conservationists work toward a greener and healthier community by filling out a survey.  Info: Rdb60@aol.com
Bingo! John Booth Senior Center, 229-1/2 S. Eaton Street in Highlandtown, has pot-luck bingo, Wednesday, July 29, 12:30 p.m. Info: 410-396-9202.
St. Brigid, 900 S. East Avenue, has bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to benefit the Tuition Assistance Fund. Packages are $9 and $15. Info: MaryClaire or Jo Ellen at 410-563-1717.
Holy Rosary Church has lunch and bingo Saturday, Aug. 15, opening 11 a.m. in the church hall, 409 S. Chester Street, $10/person includes crabcake platter. Info: 410-732-3960.
Movies On the Hill: Free movies are shown on Federal Hill, sponsored by the American Visionary Art Museum. Movies are: July 30: “Dr. No.” On Aug. 6: “The King & I.” On Aug. 13: “Ghostbusters.” Screenings start at 9 p.m.; Museum is open and free from 5 p.m.-9 p.m.on movie nights. Rain location: inside the museum.
Bar Mitzvah! B’nai Israel Young Adults hold “The Ultimate Bar Mitzvah” party on Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. aboard the Black-Eyed Susan, departing 920 S. Broadway. Cost is $10 by July 30, $15 after. Bring three friends and get in free. Music, dancing and refreshments. Info/RSVP: bnai.israel.young.adults@gmail.com, www.biyabaltimore.org.
Summer Art Club: There’s a summer art club for teens (ages 12 and up) every Tuesday and Thursday, through Aug. 4, free, at the Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Avenue. Participate in the Creative Alliance’s Open Minds program for teens, with free materials, snacks, a field trip and a culminating final exhibition. Info/registration: Karen Summerville 410-276-1651, karen@creativealliance.org.
Dog Park: Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks will be meeting with those interested in discussing the possibility of off-leash areas and fenced dog runs in Patterson Park. Attendance is encouraged for all — those who want such arrangements, and those who don’t. The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 30 at Wolfe Street Academy, Wolfe and Gough streets, at 7 p.m. Info: Michael Wieczorek, mewieczo@yahoo.com, 410-342-8969.
Youth Soccer Registration: South Baltimore Youth Soccer is registering boys and girls ages 3 and up for its programs, practices for which will begin in August. Registration will be held every Thursday (6 p.m.-8 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at the Church of the Redemption, Towson and Clement streets. Opening Day is Sept. 12. All games to be played at Latrobe Park on Fort Avenue. Outdoor travel teams available for ages 10-18. Registration varies by age group, but $10 late fee after July 31. Info: Darlene Padgett 410-332-0130, Darlene.R.Padgett@statefarm.com.
At the Pratt: The following programs are presented free of charge at Enoch Pratt Free Library branches:
Thursday, July 30: The Knitting and Crocheting Circle. For people of all skill levels, an interactive exchange of ideas and tips. Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Road, 2 p.m.
Friday, July 31: Just for Teens: Anime Warriors. Films, discussion, and refreshments. Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Road, 3 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1: Saturday Storytime. Stories and a craft for the whole family. Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 3: Teen Book Discussion: “Gregor the Overlander,” by Suzanne Collins. Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 5: New Conversations/Conversaciones Nuevas, Conversation practice for beginning speakers of English and Spanish. Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 11 a.m.
Just for Teens: Songwriting, Life’s Art, presented by local artist Jaghai. Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Road, 2 p.m.
Teen Game Night. Play classic board games. Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 3 p.m.
Just for Teens: Make Your Next Move. Join in a game of checkers, Uno, or Connect Four. Patterson Park Branch, 158 N. Linwood Avenue, 4 p.m.
Preserving Treasures, a workshop on the care and handling of books and paper-based documents, presented by Martha Edgerton, the Pratt Library’s conservator. Central Library, Poe Room, 400 Cathedral Street, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 6:  The Knitting and Crocheting Circle. For people of all skill levels, an interactive exchange of ideas and tips. Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Road, 2 p.m.
Teen Lounge. Hang out with your friends. Orleans Street Branch, 1303 Orleans Street, 5:30 p.m.
Cinema Al Fresco: The Little Italy Open Air Film Festival continues on Friday, July 31 with “Over The Hedge” at 9 p.m. at the corner of High and Stiles streets. Special dinner menus available. BYO lawn chair. Info: 410-727-6876, www.damimmo.com.
Back to School Night: Nazareth and St. Paul Lutheran churches will host Back to School Night Wednesday, Aug. 12, 6:30-8 p.m. at the church, Pratt and Clinton streets. The churches will help provide children of Highlandtown with their school supplies. To receive supplies for children in grades K-8 parents must register before July 31. Call 410-308-3545 or 410-661-5085, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays.
Flea Market: The American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway holds a flea market on Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 2.
Feasts And Roasts: The following organizations are holding bull roasts and crab feasts. Call the numbers listed for more information.
Dundalk American Legion Post #38, 3300 Dundalk Aveue, holds a crab feast on Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.-midnight with live music, full menu, beer, $35/person. Info: 410-284-5655.
On Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.-midnight, the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland holds its annual crab feast with full menu, draft beer and dessert, at Columbus Gardens, 4301 Klosterman Avenue, $45/person before deadline of July 31, $5/person later. Info/tickets: 443-570-5285, Steve@SteveBrand.net.
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 3615 Harford Road, has a crab feast on Aug. 9, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., full menu, $38/person, not including wheels and raffles. Info: 410-235-5136.
The Southeast Police Community Relations Council holds its crab feast on Sunday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at the  UAW Hall, 1010 S. Oldham Street, with crabs and full feast menu including pit meats, sides, desserts, beer, soda, raffles, door prizes, bingo, etc. Mail check or Money Order to SEDP-CRC  P.O. Box 25795 Baltimore, MD 21224. $38/person-$43/person, depending on date of ticket purchase. Info: www.sepcrc.org, daart_2@hotmail.com, 410-633-6289.
Bead-Dazzled: McFadden ArtGlass will be conducting jewelry and bead making classes for age 12 and up, with the first lampworking class starting on Aug. 1 and 2, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $300/student. TLimited space available. Learn techniques and how to use the equipmentsafely in making beads for bracelets, necklaces, ear rings and more. Info/reservations: 410-631-6039, mcfaddenartglass@yahoo.com.
Boat Lake Clean-Up: Help Patterson Park shine by attending a clean-up of the boat lake on Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m. Meet at the Boat Lake and help tackle trash. There will be coffee & donuts as always. RSVP/Info: volunteer@pattersonpark.com.
Catchy Slogan: The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2010 and is holding a contest to help them to find an appropriate name and tagline for the occasion. The participant with the best idea will win a free membership to the JMM, a $50 gift certificate to the Museum Shop, and will be recognized on the JMM’s website, www.jewishmuseummd.org. Deadline is Aug. 1. Info: Simone Ellin at 410-732-6400, ext. 233, sellin@jewishmuseummd.org.
Crab Cakes: St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church, 4708 Prudence Street in Curtis Bay, holds a crab cake dinner on Saturday, Aug. 1, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $18 adults, $8 for under 12, carry-out  $18. Info/tickets: Eleanore 410-360-2833.
Dog Park: The Canton Dog Park holds monthly clean ups on the first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon at the dog park, Bouldin and Toone streets. All are welcome and bags are always needed for donation; please put bags in the canister in the small dog side of the park. The next clean-up will be Saturday, Aug. 1. The Dog Park Committee meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7p.m. at Canton Cove Condominium Inc., 2901 Boston Street. The next will be Tuesday, Aug. 11. Info:  info@cantondogpark.org, http://cantondogpark.org.
Water Ballet: Fluid Movement performs “The Flurry Family Odyssey Water Ballet 2009” at Patterson Park Pool on Sunday, Aug. 2, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. with all sets costing $10. On Saturday, Aug. 1 also at the Patterson Park Pool, there is a special event when Fluid Movement’s 10th Anniversary Benefit Gala Pool Party follows the 5:30 p.m. show. For this event only, tickets are $30 for adults, and $10 for children 10 and under. (Prices are for both the benefit gala pool party/show only). Info/reservations: www.brownpapertickets.com.
Ice Cream Fest: The Pigtown all-you-can-eat Sundae Afternoon Ice Cream Festival is offered on Aug. 1, 3 p.m.–6 p.m. near Camden Yards, on Portland Street and Greene Street, before the Red Sox/Orioles game. $10 per adult, $5 for children under 10 with a paid adult admission and free for children under two years old with a paid adult admission. The Babe Ruth Museum will offer half-price museum admission with a paid admission to the Sundae Afternoon Ice Cream festival.
Mosaics 101: The American Visionary Art Museum on Key Highway has a mosaic workshop for beginners and continuing students on Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with artist Rick Shelley. Participants don’t need to bring supplies (shells, buttons, glass, beads, pebbles, etc. are welcome), but please pack a lunch. Class size limited. Participants must pre-pay and pre-register. AVAM members $75, non-members $100. Info/registration: 410-244-1900.
Clean-Up: Greektown holds a clean up on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m., on the corner of S. Lehigh and Foster streets. BYO work gloves. Breakfast and supplies provided. Info: ggna.baltimore@gmail.com, 215-370-5009.
A Pint For A Pint: The American Red Cross has a sweet incentive to give blood: From Aug. 1-Aug. 31, donate a pint of blood and get a coupon good for a pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Info: 1-800-GIVE LIFE (800-448-3543), or to donate platelets, call 1-800-272-2133.
Homeless Animals: The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, 301 Stockholm Street, is looking for homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Foster homes are also needed for kittens who are too young to be adopted. Info: www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org, 410-396-4695.
Tennis Racquets Wanted: Have an old tennis racquet that is gathering dust but not getting use? Donate it to the Friends of Patterson Park so that a kid can take up the sport! Racquets can be brought to the White House, Baltimore Street and Patterson Park Avenue, during business hours on weekdays, or can be brought to the tennis courts on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Aug. 1, 8 and 15. Info: 410-276-3676, tim@pattersonpark.com.
Hair of the Dog: Shedding Season is here, and dog hair is being collected as part of a fund raiser for the Friends of Patterson Park. Nancy Newman is at the Pagoda every Sunday between noon-2 p.m., weather permitting to collect hair. The next date will be Sunday, Aug. 2. Please brush out dogs and put hair in a paper (not plastic) bag. Can’t make it to the Pagoda? E-mail spinnit@comcast.net.
Roller Skating: Roller skate to Christian music on the first Monday Of every month at Skateland, 1111 Northpoint Road, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $4 admission, $2 skate rental. Special youth group rates for groups of 15 or more who come together: $3 per person (skate rental remains the same.) All faiths and ages welcome. The next event is Monday, Aug. 3. Info:  Charles: 410-292-9786,  Charlessussan@msn.com.
Summer Camp: Patterson Park is holding registration for the “Mean, Green and Growing Summer Camp 2009” on Aug. 3-7 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The camp will be offered to rising kindergarteners through second graders. Campers will have an opportunity to look up close at plants and discover how their adaptations make the park a perfect place to live. Through observations, experiments, games and crafts, the campers will realize how important plants are to humans. Each day includes tasty treats supplied by plants. $150/camper, financial aid available. Info/registration: www.pattersonpark.com, 410-276-3676.
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 weather-related cancellations of walks. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org.
Monday, Aug. 3, Riverside/SBIC, meet at the Riverside Park gazebo, Riverside Avenue and E. Randall Street
Tuesday, Aug. 4, New Southwest Mt. Clare, meet at the Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church, 1616 Wilkens Avenue
Wednesday, Aug. 5, Barre Circle/Camden Crossing, meet at Washington Blvd. and Scott Street .
National Nights Out: Tuesday, Aug. 4 is National Night Out, when neighbors celebrate outside together and turn all outside lights on in a sign of unity against crime. The following neighborhood groups have sent information to the Guide concerning their participation:
Greektown holds its National Night Out community gathering on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m. at the corner of Bank and Macon streets.
Graceland Park Improvement Association celebrates National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, starting 6:30 p.m., with free ice cream (as long as it lasts) at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, 6736 Youngstown Avenue. Info: Celestine “Babe” Grabowski 410-288-4046.
Highlandtown Community Association holds its COP Celebration on Aug. 4 in the grass lot at Abbott Memorial Church, 3400 Bank Street (the Corner of Bank and Highland). The event is open to everyone and anyone, BYOB, and dontations will be accepted at the door. A live band will play. Note that the night begins with the COP walk at 7 p.m., departing from the corner of Conkling and Gough.
Ellwood Park Improvement Association will hold its National Night Out festivities on Aug. 4, time TBA. Info: gabby@mdonline.net.
Booze and Schmooze: On Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m., the Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd Street,  presents “Brews and Schmooze with JT Waldman,” a summer party to celebrate its newest exhibition, “Drawing on Tradition: The Book of Esther.” The party costs $5/person and will include at talk by exhibiting artist, JT Waldman, with refreshments (Israeli falafel sandwiches, ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery, plus one complimentary beer, for those of legal drinking age) and music by local rock band John and Chay. Info/RSVP: Ilene Dackman-Alon 410-732-6400, ext. 214, idackmanalon@jewishmuseummd.org.
Happy Hour: Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District sponsors a happy hour on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Laughing Pint. Meet fellow artists and neighbors. (Note: This event runs on the first Wednesday of each month.)
Pirate Stories: There are free pirate story times every Wednesday and Friday aboard the Fearless, Baltimore’s pirate ship. Singing, music and interactive story adventure at 10:30 a.m. from the Ann St Pier in Fells Point. Info: 410-327-8378, www.urbanpirates.com.
Water…Water: The Canton Dog Park is seeking volunteers to commit to watering the planters in front of the dog park in August or September. Volunteers say it takes less than an hour a few times a week. Info/to volunteer: carolcreed@verizon.net.
Single Again? Friends of Mercy, a non-profit support group, offers meetings and discussions for the divorced, separated, single, widowed and otherwise ‘single-again.’ Info/ schedule: www.friendsofmercy.org, 410-893-4584, info@friendsofmercy.org.

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) newsroom (at) baltimoreguide (dot) com. Deadline for each week’s issue is Friday at noon of the week before. In case of inclement weather, call the contact numbers listed for information on whether the event is still being held.