Aerial Theater and Panel Discussion About Aging and Elder Care: Neighbor Mara Neimanis
January 31, 2012 – 9:03 am | No Comment

While I can hardly imagine having the skill or strength to fly through the air, Mount Washington neighbor Mara Neimanis has not only these qualities, but many more. Mara’s upcoming shows at the Creative Alliance …

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American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Coming to Mount Washington
November 9, 2011 – 9:29 pm | No Comment
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Coming to Mount Washington

Recently, Katie Weber, who works for the American Cancer Society, contacted me to introduce herself and find out more about Mount Washington. Katie has been in our neighborhood for the last few months meeting different …

Baltimore Clayworks Hosts Clayball at American Visionary Arts Museum (September 24, 2011)
September 21, 2011 – 11:17 pm | No Comment
Baltimore Clayworks Hosts Clayball at American Visionary Arts Museum (September 24, 2011)

On September 24th, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Baltimore Clayworks is celebrating its 31st anniversary in style by hosting the Clayball gala at the American Visionary Arts Museum. Included in the evening are …

Playworks Baltimore’s 2nd Annual Teach Learn Play 5K and Ultimate Block Party- October 2nd
September 13, 2011 – 7:42 am | No Comment
Playworks Baltimore’s 2nd Annual Teach Learn Play 5K and Ultimate Block Party- October 2nd

Do you like to play? Do your kids enjoy recess games and activities? Are you looking for a fun fall activity? If so, add Playworks Baltimore’s 2nd annual Teach Learn Play 5K and Baltimore’s Ultimate Block …

Business as a Force for Good talk at Waldorf School
May 6, 2011 – 5:40 am | 2 Comments
Business as a Force for Good talk at Waldorf School

I just heard about an interesting program being given nearby to Mount Washington on May 13th at 7 pm.  The Waldorf School of Baltimore will be hosting the event, entitled “Business as a Force for …

Exciting events for April – Starting Today!!
April 15, 2011 – 8:32 am | No Comment
Exciting events for April – Starting Today!!

Spring has finally sprung here in Mount Washington.  We are starting to have some beautiful warm days.  The flowers are out and the gardens in the neighborhood are starting to look beautiful (big thanks to …

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cook-Off at Mt. Washington Tavern
March 31, 2011 – 10:44 pm | No Comment
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cook-Off at Mt. Washington Tavern

Apparently April is National Grilled Cheese Month, so from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10th, 2011, the Mt. Washington Tavern will host its 1st Annual Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cook-Off! This charity event will feature …

Rain Garden Project Update
March 18, 2011 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Rain Garden Project Update

Robin Kroft sent the following update about the Mount Washington rain garden project.

Twenty-one volunteers logged 96 hours last weekend as they began installation of a 4,000 Demonstration Rain Garden being installed on both sides of …

Demonstration and Educational Rain Gardens Coming! Volunteers Needed this Weekend
March 10, 2011 – 12:53 pm | No Comment
Demonstration and Educational Rain Gardens Coming! Volunteers Needed this Weekend

I recently spoke to Robin Kroft who let me know about a new grant that has recently been awarded to the Mount Washington Preservation Trust.  The grant will fund the installation of two different rain …

Royal Things Sip n’ Shop
February 9, 2011 – 5:27 pm | No Comment
Royal Things Sip n’ Shop

Just one more update that I did not have when I wrote yesterday’s post:  Through Valentine’s Day, Royal Things is going to be holding a special event.  There will be cookies and tea while you …

Update on Royal Things – Donations and Hours
February 8, 2011 – 8:19 pm | No Comment
Update on Royal Things – Donations and Hours

Back in December, I wrote about the Royal Things Pop-up Shop: Styling to End Hunger.  Amber Royal, a Mount Washington resident, had opened the shop temporarily around the holidays in the retail space that is …