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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Upcoming Neighborhood Events THIS WEEK – Tree Lighting, NW Park Plan, Holly*Daze, FACETS, Clayworks
November 15, 2011 – 9:36 pm | No Comment
Upcoming Neighborhood Events THIS WEEK – Tree Lighting, NW Park Plan, Holly*Daze, FACETS, Clayworks

There are quite a few events coming up starting tomorrow and continuing for the rest of this week in Mount Washington.
Northwest Park Master Plan Meeting: November 16th – 7:00 pm
First, tomorrow, November 16th, there will …

Mt. Washington Tavern Participates in From the Bay, For the Bay Dine Out (October 2-9, 2011)
September 27, 2011 – 6:57 am | No Comment
Mt. Washington Tavern Participates in From the Bay, For the Bay Dine Out (October 2-9, 2011)

In an effort to support local (i.e., Maryland) seafood, the Mt. Washington Tavern is participating in a week-long program created by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources called From the Bay, For the Bay Dine …

Green Renovation Party and Competition on Oakshire Road! – Thursday September 15th
September 10, 2011 – 3:14 pm | No Comment
Green Renovation Party and Competition on Oakshire Road! – Thursday September 15th

Many people associate green with an expensive array of solar panels, or with energy audits and insulation.  But for most of us, that’s not what we end up doing when we plan a renovation.  Instead, …

Mt. Washington Excellence in Design Awards
June 26, 2011 – 8:25 am | No Comment
Mt. Washington Excellence in Design Awards

Each year, the Mt. Washington Improvement Association (MWIA) presents Excellence in Design awards to recognize architectural and landscape enhancements within our community. Local architects and landscape architects judge the competition.
There are two types of awards …

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 …

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 …

Christmas Tree Recycling
January 2, 2011 – 2:36 pm | No Comment
Christmas Tree Recycling

Baltimore City has announced the schedule for Christmas tree recycling. Monday through Saturday through the end of January, you can bring your tree to either the Sisson Street Citizen Drop-off Center at 2840 Sisson Street or the Reedbird …

Annual “Little Christmas” Party / Open House / Kids Activities
December 29, 2010 – 10:36 am | No Comment
Annual “Little Christmas” Party / Open House / Kids Activities

The Family Grove is once again generously hosting their annual neighborhood holiday party!  The party will take place on Sunday, January 2, 2011 and is open-house style, so come and go as you please.
This year’s …

Thanksgiving Inspiration from The Dogwood’s Galen Sampson – Monday November 15th
November 10, 2010 – 5:39 pm | No Comment
Thanksgiving Inspiration from The Dogwood’s Galen Sampson – Monday November 15th

Mount Washington neighbor, Hillary Jacobs, sent me a note yesterday about an event coming up next week at the Park School that sounds like great Thanksgiving inspiration.  On Monday, November 15th, from 7-8 pm, Galen …

Bagged Leaf Pickup – New Procedures for 2010-2011
October 20, 2010 – 9:28 am | No Comment
Bagged Leaf Pickup – New Procedures for 2010-2011

Baltimore City has announced that there is a new procedure for leaf collection this year.  It will be starting on November 1, 2010 and will run through January 28, 2011.  The Bureau of Solid Waste …