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Council President Expanding Youth Opportunities

Dear Baltimoreans,

On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, I joined former greats of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, officials from the City’s Department of Recreation and Parks and students from Baltimore Youth Hockey’s Patterson Park Stars program to outfit 40 boys and girls with new sets of youth hockey equipment.

Council President Young announces a partnership between the City and the Washington Capitals as part of his P.L.A.Y. (Productive Lives, Active Youth) campaign.

The students received new helmets, shoulder pads and practice jerseys and participated in a one-hour ice hockey clinic led by former Capitals players Peter Bondra, who holds team records in nearly a half-dozen scoring categories, Alan Hangsleben, four-time Stanley Cup champion Gord T. Lane, Yvon Labre and Gary Rissling. The clinic took place at the Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center in Southeast Baltimore.

The partnership is the latest initiative of my My P.L.A.Y. (Productive Lives, Active Youth) campaign, which provides Baltimore’s youth with a wide range of opportunities to strengthen their self-confidence, develop leadership skills, learn from positive role models, and be rewarded athletically for their academic achievements.  P.L.A.Y. encourages them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

As we continue to face budget deficits that threaten the expansion of recreational activities for our most vulnerable young people, I am extremely pleased to be able to join with the Washington Capitals in a partnership that will benefit our city’s youth for years to come.

Joe Dupriest, the Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Washington Capitals, said the organization was excited to join my P.L.A.Y. campaign.

Baltimore youth learn hockey skills and teamwork from former Washington Capital Gary Rissling.

“Baltimore is a great hockey market with active youth programs, and we are proud to be working with the city to spread the game of hockey to youth in the area,” Mr. Dupriest said

For the past 13 years, Baltimore Youth Hockey has used the sport to teach teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship to hundreds of young boys and girls from Baltimore City. BYH’s Patterson Park Stars program is a 15-week ice hockey camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. The program provides children with a safe, stable and fun environment.

“I would like to thank the Washington Capitals and Council President Young for investing in the Patterson Park Stars program,” said Mallory Richards, the program’s director. “This program provides an outlet away from the streets and also gets the kids involved in teamwork.”

For more information about Baltimore Youth Hockey, visit byhstars.org.

Bernard C. “Jack” Young
President, Baltimore City Council

Out and About in Baltimore...

Council President Young spends time with seniors at the Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center and participates in their handbuilt clay class.

Council President Young enjoys an afternoon with the residents of Greenmount Senior Center.

Go Red for Women's Health

In 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) faced a challenge. Cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In fact, many even dismissed it as an “older man’s disease.” To dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women, the American Heart Association created Go Red For Women – a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.

For more information, call 410-637-4569 or visit goredforwomen.org.

The University of Maryland Medical Center is also hosting its annual health fair "From the Heart" on Monday, February 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free fair is an afternoon of heart health education for the entire family. The "From the Heart" fair will be held at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum (830 East Pratt Street). Call 1-800-492-5538 for more information.

Information provided by the American Heart Association.

Council Redistricting Initiative Underway

Baltimore City is currently in the process of dividing the city into districts of approximately equal population for the election of members to serve on the City Council. The Mayor and City Council are responsible for redrawing City Council districts. Baltimore redistricts every 10 years after the decennial census is completed.

On Monday, January 31, 2011, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake introduced her redistricting plan to the City Council. The mayor amended her plan based on the 2010 Census data and released the new plan on Wednesday, February 16.

Click HERE for an overview of the Mayor's plan.
Click HERE to view a PDF file of the Mayor's amended plan in a map layout.

The City Council will hold a hearing to discuss the Mayor's plan on the following dates:

WORK SESSION–Committee of the Whole: Monday, February 28, 15 minutes after 5:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Concludes
Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th Floor, City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street

PUBLIC HEARING–Committee of the Whole: Wednesday, March 2, 5:00 p.m.
Patterson High School, 100 Kane Street

PUBLIC HEARING–Committee of the Whole: Wednesday, March 9, 5:00 p.m.
Polytechnic Institute High School, 1400 West Cold Spring Lane

PUBLIC HEARING–Committee of the Whole: Wednesday, March 16, 5:00 p.m.
Baltimore City Community College Fine Arts Building, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue

Click here to see the full schedule of the Council Redistricting Committee.

Check the City Council's 2011 redistricting website at baltimorecitycouncil.com/redistricting.html for updates.

Baltimore City Truck Study Public Meetings
Thursday, February 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
AFYA Center, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building, 4151 Park Heights Avenue
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has conducted a study intended to better manage truck traffic throughout Baltimore City. Four public meetings have been scheduled to present the citywide plan in its entirety. Previous meetings during 2010 focused on each geographical area of the city. The February 2011 meetings outline proposed truck movements from one end of the city to the other. The same presentation will be given during each meeting. The meeting scheduled in Cherry Hill on Tuesday, February 22 that was postponed due to snow closures will be rescheduled.

Composting in the City
Thursday, February 24 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Parks & People Foundation, 800 Wyman Drive, Suite 010, 21211
Afraid that starting a compost pile will attract rats or other pests?  Not sure exactly what you can and can't add to your pile? Join Master Composter Angela Smith to learn how to compost in the city.
Please RSVP to Katie Dix, CGRN Coordinator at 410-448-5663 or community.greening@parksandpeople.org.

"It's More Than History!" Brown Bag Lecture Series
Friday, February 25 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
City Hall, Board of Estimates Room, 100 North Holliday Street
Bring your favorite brown bag lunch and enjoy this series of lectures about Maryland's history. The final lecture in this series, "Mother to Mother: The Story of Two Marys," will focus on the inspiring story of two women of African decent whose contributions changed the religious and social landscape of Maryland and Baltimore. A photo ID is required.
For more information, call 443-984-2369.

Chesapeake Bay Trust Mini-Grant Program
Applications due February 25
The Chesapeake Bay Trust Mini Grant Program awards up to $5,000 to support activities at schools and non-profit organizations that help promote awareness of and participation in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. The Mini Grant Program is supported by a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association Bay Watershed Education and Training Program.
For more information or to apply, visit cbtrust.org.

Reginald F. Lewis Museum Open House
Saturday, February 26 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt
Attend a free open house for a day of African-American history, culture, literature, art & more! Come hear the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, featured guests and recognition awards. This event is hosted by Verizon.
For more information, email VZBmore@Verizon.com.

Black Male Identity Community Art Open House
Saturday, February 26 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Galerie Myrtis, 2224 North Charles Street
Come learn how you can be a part of the citywide campaign to build, celebrate, and accentuate positive, authentic images and narratives of black cultural identity. The Black Male Identity Project aims to stimulate community-wide dialogue, art making, and sharing of images and ideas to develop a true and positive story – all combined together to create a more authentic identity that is shockingly absent from mainstream media, entertainment, and the culture. Harnessing youths’ energy, community input, and artists’ self-driven creativity, the Black Male Identity Project will begin a process that will empower participants to continue to build their identity into the future. The project is funded in large part by the Open Society Foundation’s Campaign for Black Achievement.
For more information, email info@blackmaleidentity.com.

Poetry Out Loud
Saturday, February 26 at 1:00 PM
Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street
Aaron Henkin of WYPR-FM hosts the Maryland State Poetry Out Loud finals, sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and featuring nine regional winners who will compete for the championship. The Poetry Out Loud competition awards more than $100,000 in prizes to students and schools at the state and national levels.
For more information, email cstwewart@msac.org.

Fest-Of-All Gala and Fashion Show
Saturday, February 26 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway
Fest-of-All is a celebration of everything Federal Hill. It features fine food & drink (open bar) from great restaurants and taverns and the newest spring fashions from award-winning boutiques. Music and dancing follow the fashion show, and a silent auction offering bargains galore rounds out the evening. Proceeds go to the national award-winning nonprofit Federal Hill Main Street program for its community revitalization efforts, driven by volunteers. A portion of this year’s proceeds will be set aside for a new small business revolving microloan fund that Federal Hill Main Street is establishing to assist local businesses in gaining access to capital. Tickets are $60 in advance, $75 at the door, and include all the fine food and drink from Federal Hill establishments.
For more information, call 410-727-4500, email janeseebold@historicfederalhill.org or visit historicfederalhill.org.

Classic Sounds of New Orleans
Sunday, February 27 at 2:00 PM
Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street
From street parades to night clubs, from church houses to dance halls, music is key to New Orleans' uniqueness. Robert Cataliotti, producer of the new recording, Classic Sounds of New Orleans, talks about the music of New Orleans.
For more information, call 410-396-5430.

University of Maryland Medical Center "From the Heart" Annual Health Fair
Monday, February 28 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street
FREE!  An afternoon of heart health education for the entire family sponsored by the University of Maryland Medical System.
For more information, call 1-800-492-5538.

Small Business Seminar Series
Monday, February 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Small Business Resource Center, 1101 E. 33rd Street, Suite C-307, 3rd Floor
This series is designed to provide intense training to small business owners that want to understand the City of Baltimore’s contracting process. The February 28 session is "How to Market to the City of Baltimore" and costs $25.
For more information and to register, call 410-396-3818.

Open Society Institute-Baltimore Community Fellowships
Applications accepted through March 21 at 5:00 PM
The Baltimore Community Fellowships program seeks dynamic activists and social entrepreneurs interested in implementing projects that address problems in undeserved communities in Baltimore City. The fellowship spans a term of 18 months beginning Fall 2011. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend information sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays in February.
For more information, call 410-234-1091.

CollegeBound Foundation Scholarship Applications
Applications due March 1
The CollegeBound Foundation is accepting applications for its Last-Dollar Grant award (up to $3,000). To qualify, a student must be a 2011 graduate from a Baltimore City Public High School and demonstrate an economic need. Also available are over 60 scholarships based on academic merit or service learning, ranging from a one-time $400 award to a four-year full tuition award. Applications are due by March 1 and are available online at scholarships.mycbf.net/stars.
For more information, call 410-783-2905 or email dcarr-davis@collegeboundfoundation.org.

Maryland Science Center Scholarships
Applications accepted through March 2
The Maryland Science Center awards the Dr. H. Bentley Glass Scholarship to two Baltimore City high public school students who will enter either a community or 4-year college in the fall.  Each scholarship provides $1500 to help defray the considerable costs of post-secondary education.  To be eligible for consideration, students must meet the following criteria: Attend a Baltimore City public high school; have a cumulative average of 80 or above; demonstrate financial hardship; and intend to pursue the study of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Full details and the application can be found at http://www.marylandsciencecenter.org/programs/GlassScholar/Main.html.

Baltimore CASH Campaign Financial Fitness Series
Tuesday, March 8 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street
Do you dream about being a business owner but you don't know where to start? Do you wonder how to structure your business and what tax implications these different structures may have? Teddy Prioleau from the Tax and Mortgage Shop of America will share the basics of starting your own business, as well as information that will help make your dream a reality. Registration is free, but space is limited.
For more information or to register, call 410-234-2803.

Foreclosure Intervention Workshop
Saturday, March 19 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Oliver Economic Development Corporation, 1400 E. Federal Street
It's important to understand your options as early as possible! This workshop will give you insight into basic steps you can take to save your home from foreclosure. Come speak with HUD-certified counselors, learn to create and stick to a budget, know your consumer rights and get out of financial trouble. 
To register for this free workshop, call at 443-388-9809.

Fell's Point's Harbor Ball
Saturday, March 19 from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Thames Street Wharf
The Fell’s Point Residents Association and Bozzuto Development present this event with proceeds going to repair/replace the windows in 1732 Thames Street, an historically significant building on one of Fell’s Point’s main thoroughfares. The 4th annual Harbor Ball, with the theme of Party Like a Sailor, promises lots of fun with live entertainment from the band That’s What She Said, DJ Don Koenig, beer, wine, a premium cash bar, great food from Pierpoint, dancing and a huge silent auction. Dress is black tie/festive. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online at harborball.org or at One Eyed Mike’s, Long and Foster’s Fell’s Point office, BB&T Harbor East/Fell’s Point location and the Fell’s Point Visitors Center.
For more information, call 410-960-7038 or visit harborball.org.