Community Calendar

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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

On Wednesday, July 21, McElderry Park has a community meeting at 611 N. Montford Ave. at 6 p.m.

On Thursday, July 27, C.A.R.E. Community Meeting at 219 N. Chester St. at 6 p.m.

Friday, July 9
Trips: Proceeds from the following trips will benefit Sr. Julitta Siedlecka Children’s School for the Blind in Izabelin, Warsaw, Poland. Info on all trips: Gloria 410-276-1025.
July 9: Dover Downs, Del.
Aug. 1: Atlantic City, N.J.

Zumba Class: The Virginia S. Baker Rec Center in Patterson Park hosts a zumba class (aerobic workout with Latin rhythms) on Fridays starting July 9, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.$5/class. Info: Katie@pattersonpark.com, 410-276-3676.

Saturday, July 10
Free Yoga: There’s free seva yoga at West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor on Saturdays, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Info: www.waterfrontpartnership.org.

Home Improvement Workshops: The Loading Dock, 2 N. Kresson Street, holds free do-it-yourself workshops on different home improvement techniques. On Saturday, July 10, learn about refinishing hardwood flooring, from 10 a.m.-noon. Workshop is open to the public. Register on the website at www.loadingdock.org/Workshop/index.html or call 410-558-3625 ext 15.

Fear The Turtle? On Saturday, July 10, the Chesapeake Turtle at 11 a.m., the Chesapeake Turtle Derby returns to the Pulaski Monument around Patterson Park at 11 a.m. Info: Bob Wall 410-396-6136, robert.wall@baltimorecity.gov.

Sunday, July 11
Dinner Dance: The Polish Home Club, 510 S. Broadway, has an Independence Day dinner dance on Sunday, July 11, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., $20/person. Info/tickets: John 410-325-2269, Barbara 410-342-2865.

Pagoda Clean-Up: The Friends of Patterson Park invite all to help them on Sunday, July 11 at the pagoda clean-up beginning 10 a.m. Help sweep stairs, wash windows and weed gardens and enjoy coffee and donuts. Info: volunteer@pattersonpark.com. (Note: Any time is a good time to stop by the park and pick up trash; just stop by the White House and borrow gloves and supplies.

Music in Patterson Park: Hear free live music all summer long in Patterson Park, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. On Sunday, July 11 (rain date July 14), hear Elikey perform African roots music. Info: friends@pattersonpark.com, 410-276-3676, www.pattersonpark.com.

Monday, July 12
Summer Peace Camp: The Julie Center, 100 S. Washington St., will host its annual summer peace camp for kids 6-14 July 12-Aug. 6. Kids can form good social skills, have fun, learn new things and become peack-makers. Students 12 and older can earn service hours. Open to 35 campers, first-come-first-served. Call 410-675-6300 to register.

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.
“Teen Arts & Crafts” are held on Tuesdays, July 13 and Aug. 3, 4 p.m. All materials provided.
“Using Your GPS device” is held Monday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. Learn to get where you need and want to go.
“Just Add Water” is held on Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-12.  Storytelling, magic, music and comedy performed by Bill Packard.
“Teen Modeling” is held on Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m. Learn modeling tips from professionals.

Tuesday, July 13
Dog Park: The Canton Dog Park holds its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 7 p.m., at the Canton Cove Condominium Inc., 2901 Boston Street in the first floor library. Meetings are open to the public. Info: info@cantondogpark.org, 410-342-0900 (24-hour CCA voicemail).

Fall Soccer: Registration for fall South Baltimore Youth Soccer League play (ages 3-16) and fall travel soccer, will run through Saturday, July 31, every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Latrobe Park Rec. Center on Fort Avenue, and every Saturday 10 a.m.-noon at Lady Bugs and Fireflies, 1049 S. Charles Street. Fee is $75/child with $5 off for each addl. child in household. Coaches needed. Info: Darlene.R.Padgett.if8f@statefarm.com, or Cindy pcbs1441@verizon.net, 410-332-0085.

Bingo! St. Brigid, 900 S. East Ave., has bingo every Tuesday at 7 p.m., doors opening 6 p.m. Packages available for $9 and $13. Info: MaryClaire or Jo Ellen 410-563-1717.

Wednesday, July 14
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 July 14. Info: Kate Richardson: katecrichardson@gmail.com.

Crime Prevention: The Southern District Police Community Relations Council holds a COP walk. Info: Jack Baker jackbaker@sdpcrc.org, 443-831-0538, www.sdpcrc.org. The walk is on Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m., Carrollton Ridge-meet at the Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, Pulaski and Ashton St.

Upcoming and Ongoing
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.

Concert at the Walters: An die Musik will present soprano Elizabeth Hungerford with Andrew Arceci on viola da gamba and John McKean on harpsichord on Sunday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, Centre and Charles streets. Tickets are $12. For tickets and info call 410-385-2638.

Kibble Connection: The Maryland SPCA is partnering with Meals on Wheels to help provide food for the pets of the needy. The program welcomes dry and canned food for cats and dogs, as well as cat litter. Drop by the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd. in Hampden (call first to make sure of hours: 410-235-8826) or drop it off at the offices of the Baltimore Guide, 526 S. Conkling St. in Highlandtown and a volunteer will take it to the SPCA. Cat food and dog food donations, cat litter (and even monetary donations) can also be brought to the offices of Meals on Wheels on S. Haven St. in Highlandtown.