Baltimore Clayworks’ 30th Anniversary Gala
September 6, 2010 – 9:49 pm | No Comment

In celebration of thirty years of promoting their mission of developing and sustaining a community focused on ceramic arts, Baltimore Clayworks is planning a two-day gala on September 24th and 25th.
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Volunteer Opportunities at Great Kids Farm – Orientation on Saturday May 15th
April 28, 2010 – 10:30 pm | No Comment
Volunteer Opportunities at Great Kids Farm – Orientation on Saturday May 15th

Thank you to Cecilia Meisner for sending along information about this great volunteer opportunity.  Great Kids Farm, which is owned and run by the Baltimore City School System, is looking for volunteers in a variety …

Stream Clean Up Saturday
April 8, 2010 – 7:33 am | No Comment
Stream Clean Up Saturday

Thank you to Ellen O’Brien for acting as the site captain for the stream clean up event this Saturday, April 10th.  Neighbors or other willing volunteers should meet at the Boy Scout Memorial at Kelly …

Baltimore City Announces Spring Cleanup for April 17th, 2010
March 30, 2010 – 11:37 pm | No Comment
Baltimore City Announces Spring Cleanup for April 17th, 2010

According to a DPW press release, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s Spring Cleanup will occur on April 17th, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For those unfamiliar with this event, communities select a particular location that needs special …

Know Your Neighbors – Neil O’Farrell
February 19, 2010 – 11:45 pm | No Comment
Know Your Neighbors – Neil O’Farrell

Thank you to Clark Semmes for this 7th installment of his 2,361 part series, Know Your Neighbors:
While many members of our community generously donate their time and energy to lift up the lives of …

Support Mount Washington Elementary School!
February 4, 2010 – 8:12 pm | No Comment
Support Mount Washington Elementary School!

Thank you to Cecilia Meisner for providing the following information about the upcoming Mount Washington Elementary School phonathon.  Please take this opportunity to support the community by supporting our local school.  Everyone in our neighborhood …

Tomorrow – Saturday – Neighborhood Institute
January 22, 2010 – 9:52 pm | No Comment
Tomorrow – Saturday – Neighborhood Institute

While I apologize that this is last minute, I just found out about the Greater Homewood Community Corporation’s Neighborhood Institute tomorrow.  The day will include both a panel discussion and lots of different workshops through …

Thank You to Everyone for a Wonderful Whole Foods Day for the Elementary School! Come join the planning for the garden.
January 19, 2010 – 9:52 pm | No Comment
Thank You to Everyone for a Wonderful Whole Foods Day for the Elementary School!  Come join the planning for the garden.

I am glad to announce that Mount Washington Elementary School had a wonderful and successful 5% day at Whole Foods on January 12th.  The neighborhood came out and helped support the school by doing their …

Know Your Neighbors – Rajiv Rimal
January 16, 2010 – 9:43 pm | No Comment
Know Your Neighbors – Rajiv Rimal

Thank you to Clark Semmes for this 4th installment of his 2,361 part series, Know Your Neighbors:
A warm smile and an engaging manner are valued everywhere. Perhaps that is why Rajiv Rimal has found …

Shop Mt. Washington Elementary’s Whole Foods Market Day – January 12th
January 7, 2010 – 8:25 pm | No Comment
Shop Mt. Washington Elementary’s Whole Foods Market Day – January 12th

Thank you to Lisa Kelemen and Randy Beckford for providing this information:
There is positive change growing at Mt. Washington Elementary in 2010!
Whole Foods Market is enthusiastic to partner with Mt. Washington Elementary in their …

Know Your Neighbors – Kurt Davis
December 12, 2009 – 11:55 am | No Comment
Know Your Neighbors – Kurt Davis

Thank you to Clark Semmes for this 3rd installment of his 2,361 part series, Know Your Neighbors:
Every horse has a story.  Hawk was in the military and worked pulling caissons at Arlington National Cemetery, King …