April 2012 Community Events

April in General:
The dilapidated units at the end of the 900 block will be torn down.(Washington Blvd/W Cross St)
Work is being done at the old Sid's Tavern (1100 Washington Blvd) to become a convenience store and carryout. 
Charm City Wings & Waffles (807 Washington Blvd) is open and taking delicious orders!
The tulips planted by the Main Street Design Committee in the planters and under the "Welcome" Mural are blooming - go check out your handy work. (They meet the second Monday of every month 7pm @ Tommy's Downtown Tavern - 839 W Cross St)
Work is being done to open a community tool bank near Wicomico/Scott Streets. 
Progress on construction continues at 761 -767 Washington Blvd

Saturday, April 7 - Community Pit Bull Day
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School (Playground at Calhoun and Lexington Streets)
1400 West Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD


Wednesday, April 11 - Live Baltimore's Buying Into Baltimore West Pop-up Shop
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Live Baltimore will pop up smack dab in the middle of downtown for a rooftop cocktail party in Pigtown. Close to everything, this area will highlight Pigtown along with Barre Circle,Hollins Market, Ridgely's Delight and Union Square.
They're keeping the exact Pop-up location under wraps, so you'll have to RSVP on their website (use the link above) to hear more. The April 11th Pop-up location will serve Barre Circle, Hollins Market, Pigtown, Ridgely's Delight, Union Square.  Interested residents can volunteer to talk with homebuyers interested in your neighborhoods! Email volunteer@livebaltimore.com for details.

Saturday, April 14 - 1st Annual Lot O Spring Flea Market
7:00am - 12:00pm
Raven's Stadium Lot O (Intersection of Ridgely Ave and W Ostend St)

$15 dollars to have a spot if you're not already registered.


Saturday, April 14 - Yelp's Totally 80s Wedding Party at Mobtown Ballroom
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
861 Washington Blvd
You must click the RSVP button for a chance to attend.  If there is still room available, you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that you are in!

Saturday, April 28 - Rebuilding Together Baltimore's Rebuilding Day

This is the second (and last) year in a row that this community beautification will occur in partnership with Rebuilding Together Baltimore.  Last year was a blast, and so much was achieved that continues to influence our neighborhood.  Please email sally at RTBaltimore dot org if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback.

See you out there! ;)

Re: Treatment Facility at 1001 Pratt St

This Thursday (March 22nd) starting at 7pm at 1401 Hollins St., the Southwest Partnership is hosting a meeting with Mr. Spearman, senior vice president, from the University of Maryland Medical System to discuss the new treatment facilities placed at 1001 W. Pratt St. This is an open meeting and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For those of you that do not know Southwest Partnership is an umbrella group that allows the various neighborhood associations to work together to tackle common problems. Currently, Union Square Association, Hollins Roundhouse, Franklin Square, Citizens of Pigtown and Mount Clare are actively working together to fight the clustering of treatment centers in the Southwest. Please come out to learn more and be a part of changing our communities. 

 

Photo by Fern Shen, Baltimore Brew

For details to date about this development, please see the following articles:

http://www.baltimorebrew.com/2012/03/08/community-groups-up-in-arms-over-new-methadone-clinic-near-bo-museum/

 

http://www.baltimorebrew.com/2012/03/09/cluster-of-drug-treatment-programs-driving-residents-away-protesters-say/