Dear Baltimoreans,

On Monday, February 28, 2011, I joined Councilwoman Belinda Conaway, Councilman Carl Stokes, Comptroller Joan M. Pratt, Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot and other officials and community members to honor Dr. H. Maceo Williams, Baltimore’s first African-American public health administrator, by dedicating the 1500 block of W. North Avenue in his honor.

Council President Young and other officials and city leaders honor Baltimore’s first African-American public health administrator with a street renaming.

Dr. Williams (1898-1973) dedicated his life to improving the health of Baltimore’s African-American community.

Dr. Williams became the city’s first African-American public health administrator when he was named director of the Druid Health Center in 1939. The center was re-named the H. Maceo Williams Clinic on May 3, 1974 in recognition of Dr. Williams’ work to reduce maternal and infant deaths, occurrences of lead paint poisoning, and the rate of death from tuberculosis in Baltimore City.

Dr. Williams was born in Baltimore and educated in the city’s public schools. He graduated from Frederick Douglass High School and went on to receive his medical degree from Howard University’s School of Medicine and a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University. Dr. Williams was also the first African-American member of the Maryland Tuberculosis Sanitarium Commission.

It's important that as a city, we properly recognize the individuals whose work and dedication paved the way for us all. Dr. Williams was a pioneer, and I am proud that so many Baltimoreans came to honor his legacy.

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

Council President Young announces the grand opening of a new Save-A-Lot grocery story in East Baltimore on Thursday, February 24.

Council President Young talks about important issues with residents of Forest Park Senior Center on Thursday, February 24.

Council Redistricting Initiative Upcoming Hearings

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.

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

The City Council will hold a series of public hearings to discuss the Mayor's plan on the following dates:

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.

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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.

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.

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day
Saturday, March 5 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
21 S. Eutaw Street
Visual artists open their studios to showcase exceptional art including mixed media, paintings, photographs and sculptures. Starting at 2:00 PM, Unexpected Theater performs short plays and monologues in the Studio 11 Theater, located on the 11th floor. In addition, visitors can take self-guided tours of the historic landmark.
For more information, call 410-752-8632 or visit www.bromoseltzerartstower.com.

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.

Greater Baltimore Children & Nature Conference Network Meeting
Thursday, March 10 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Parks and People Foundation, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010
Come to a meeting to discuss outcomes of the Greater Baltimore Children & Nature Conference. Hear about strategic planning and share upcoming events including family outings, youth outings/projects (ages 14-17), nature classes and an upcoming screening of the new documentary Mother Nature’s Child.
For more information, call 410-448-5663 x127 or email mary.hardcastle@parks@people.org.

3rd Annual EcoBall
Friday, March 18 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Frederick Douglass Isaac-Myers Maritime Park and Museum, 1417 Thames Street
Get away for a night of musical entertainment, fabulous food and great company at Baltimore Green Works’ 3rd Annual Ecoball. Enjoy creative local fare produced by some up-and-coming chefs before you hit the dance floor!  Baltimore International College students to compete in the Ecoball’s “Top Chef”  
competition. Reservations for the EcoBall are $75 per person and $40 with valid student ID  
For more information, visit baltimoregreenworks.com/events.

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.

Weathering the Storm in Tough Economic Times Seminar
Wednesday, March 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Enoch Pratt Free Library Main Branch, 400 Cathedral Street
Many people in Maryland continue to suffer during these difficult economic times and many are not aware of the services that are available to them. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings will be hosting a series of informative and interactive resource sessions to inform constituents about the various Maryland agencies’ programs and services available to them.  Come and find out about how to access health care services, foreclosure prevention, financial literacy, free tax preparation, senior services, transportation programs, social services and housing programs. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Representatives from various federal, state, and local agencies will be present for one-on-one interaction to address constituents’ needs. An RSVP is encouraged but not required 
For more information, call 410-685-9199.

Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists
On display through October 26
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street
Thirty-eight three-dimensional works of art by eight black women artists will be featured in the special exhibition, Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists. Material Girls features an impressive lineup of artists at varying points in their careers.
For more information, visit www.africanamericanculture.org.

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