Get Out and 'Do It Now'

Dear Baltimoreans,

I'm calling on everyone in the city to help me make a difference. Today is "Do it Now Day," a citywide day of service that will honor the legacy of one of Charm City’s most effective leaders, the late William Donald Schaefer.

“Do It Now Day” will improve Baltimore neighborhoods and takes place today, Nov. 2, which would have been Mayor Schaefer’s 90th birthday.

Mayor Schaefer, who also served terms as Maryland governor and comptroller, was famous for his effective leadership and “do-it-now” attitude. Here’s your chance to pay homage to Mayor Schaefer by continuing his mission.

I have planned several events throughout the city to set an example of how you can help.

First, I'll be helping to restore the stone path in Clifton Park's Mothers' Garden. Mothers' Garden, established in 1926, was rededicated to Mayor Schaefer in 1984 in honor of his late mother, Ms. Tululu Irene Schaefer, and "all devoted mothers of Baltimore."

Next, I'll travel to Pimlico Elementary School to help students, businesses and community leaders clean up and landscape the school grounds. Finally, I'll head to Cahill Performing Arts Center to put a fresh coat of paint on several interior rooms and hallways.

William Donald Schaefer

I encourage all city residents to participate in community service activities, no matter how big or small. Organize a group effort in your neighborhood or just head out on your own with a task in mind. Some suggestions include:

• Taking a few moments of your lunch break to go outside and pick up trash
• Checking in and spending time with seniors in your community
• Helping neighbors with household tasks or yardwork
• Joining with neighbors to clean your block’s curbs, alleys and areas around your homes
• Organizing a community walk around your neighborhood and reporting any problems to 311

Email pictures of yourself, group or organization participating in “Do It Now Day” activities to
CouncilPresident@BaltimoreCity.gov, and your photos could be featured in my weekly newsletter. The group or individual with the best photo will be recognized by the City Council.

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

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event for City Residents

Baltimore City’s will host the first hazardous waste drop-off event at its new containment facility located at the Northwest Citizen Convenience Center (2840 Sisson Street) on Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event provides an opportunity for Baltimore City residents to dispose of hazardous household materials such as oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, household batteries, drain cleaners, gasoline, pool chemicals and many other items. Latex paint can be dried up and the cans put out for regular trash collection.

Materials that will not be collected include asbestos, ammunition, fire extinguishers, industrial and medical wastes and radioactive materials, including smoke alarms with a radioactive symbol.

Residents must show proof of city residency, e.g. a driver's license, telephone bill or tax bill, before they can drop off any hazardous items. Residents must also be able to identify the material.

Information courtesy of Baltimore City Department of Public Works.

Monday Bagged Leaf Pick-Ups Return

Bagged leaf collection season started Monday, October 17 and continues through Monday, January 30, 2012. The Bureau of Solid Waste will collect bagged leaves every Monday throughout the season with the exception of December 26, 2011, the observed Christmas holiday, January 2, 2012, the observed New Year’s holiday and January 16, 2012, the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Solid Waste crews will collect 20 bags of leaves from each address every Monday. Residents must call 311 before Sunday at 10 p.m. for the following Monday collection to schedule a pickup. Residents may make multiple appointments for up to two months prior to the pick up date.

The Bureau of Solid Waste will also continue to collect bagged leaves on the regularly scheduled trash collection day. Solid Waste crews will collect 5 bags of leaves from each address every week. Residents need to put leaves in clear or labeled bags and place them at their regular mixed refuse collection location and not in the public right-of-way. With Monday collections and regular mixed refuse collections, the Bureau of Solid Waste will collect, in total, 25 bags of leaves per week per resident – A 25 percent increase from last year and a 150 percent increase from the year before!

Residents can also drop off bagged leaves at five Bureau of Solid Waste locations Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

• Quarantine Road Sanitary Landfill – 6100 Quarantine Road
• Western Sanitation Yard - 701 Reedbird Avenue
• Eastern Sanitation Yard - 6101 Bowleys Lane
• Northwest Sanitation Yard - 2840 Sisson Street

Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• Northwest Transfer Station – 5030 Reisterstown Road

Information courtesy of Baltimore City Department of Public Works.

Here is a snapshot of the many meetings, events, discussions and visits Council President Young engages in on a daily basis as he works to strengthen Baltimore's communities.

Council President Young prepares bagged lunches for the men and women who collect and deliver 2,000 tons of trash every day for Baltimore City as part of Garbageman Appreciation Day on Tuesday, November 1.

Resources for Doing Business with Baltimore City

Click HERE for a list of helpful contacts and information that will help companies and individuals do business with the city. City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young has a fond appreciation for the importance of small businesses, how they fuel our economy and how they facilitate jobs and a better quality of life for our residents.

Historic Fell's Point Trail Tours
Tuesday through Friday at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
There’s a big story in this little quaint Baltimore neighborhood of specialty shops and bars. Tours are $5 per person, free to children 12 and under.

Second Sundays in the Park
Second Sunday of each month from May to November from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, 1920 Eagle Drive
Come spend an enjoyable afternoon in the park with activities for many interests and ages, including miniature steam train rides, guided tours of the historic Orianda House, a labyrinth, hikes and live music.

Fell's Point Farmers' Market
Every Saturday from June 4 through November 12 from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Broadway Square in Fell's Point
After more than 200 years, the farmer's market is returning to historic Fell's Point! Come shop a great selection of local farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and other homemade items.

West Baltimore Farmers' Market
Saturdays through November from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
West Baltimore MARC, 400 N. Smallwood Street
The West Baltimore Farmers' Market presents its second season bringing locally grown foods to the communities in West Baltimore. Farmers from around the region will have an array of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, and more.
For more information, visit westbaltimoremarc.blogspot.com.

Reginald F. Lewis Museum Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, November 2 at 12:00 PM
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, 830 E. Pratt Street
Enjoy this learning session about Samuel Green in recognition of Maryland Emancipation Day. Green, a Methodist minister was suspected of aiding runaway slaves on the Eastern Shore, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for having a copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin. This session costs $5 but is free to museum members.
Fore more information or to register, call 443-263-1816 or email resourcecenter@maamc.org.

Eddie C. Brown Visits BCCC
Wednesday, November 2 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Baltimore City Community College, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Money manager Eddie C. Brown is visiting Baltimore City Community College! Brown is founder and president of Brown Capital Management in Baltimore, one of the country’s oldest African American-owned investment management firms. The day promises to be interesting and useful!
For more information, call 410-462-8431.

Transform Baltimore Speak Out
Thursday, November 3 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay Street
Come hear from parents, teachers, and students about the conditions of Baltimore City school buildings, see a vision for modernized schools, and support Baltimore's adoption of the "Greenville" plan. Transform Baltimore members presented at over 50 Back-to-School nights in September and reached thousands of parents, teachers, students, and school community members.  On Nov. 3, teams from each of these schools will present their reactions.
For more information, visit transformbaltimore.org or call 410-889-8550 ext. 123.

War of 1812 Exhibit at City Hall
Through November 4 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
City Hall Rotunda, 100 N. Holliday Street
Large-format imagery and multimedia presentations bring to life a new traveling exhibit, “Defense of a Nation: Maryland in the War of 1812.” The exhibit will be on display in the City Hall rotunda and focuses on the 1813-14 Chesapeake Campaign, as much of the war occurred on Maryland soil and in Chesapeake waters. Photo ID must be presented to enter City Hall.
For more information, call 443-984-2369.

Eureka! Jewelry Fair at the Walters
Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street
This 8th annual jewelry event will showcase 20 of America’s best jewelers. Pieces will vary in style from traditional to contemporary. The weekend will include lectures, a children’s jewelry making workshop, an opening night party, gallery talks, and a unique treasure hunt offering visitors the chance to take home a piece of jewelry hidden within the galleries. Admission is $15, and includes the entry fee to both the Jewelry Fair for the entire weekend and the Walters’ special exhibition Lost and Found: The Secrets of Archimedes.
For more information visit thewalters.org or call 410-547-9000.

Reginald F. Lewis Museum Exhibits
Saturday, November 5 through Thursday, January 5
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum hosts two intercultural exhibitions, Beyond Baseball: the Life of Roberto Clemente and IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas. These exhibits document the connections between African Americans and other cultures.
For more information and a list of events relating to the exhibits, visit www.africanamericanculture.org.

A Time to Heal
Sunday, November 6 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sinai Hospital, Hecht Building, 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue
A Time to Heal will honor families who have lost a child or teen to violence. Featured speaker Dr. Lonise Boas and other invited guests will share experiences and offer remarks. This event is free to attend, but RSVP is required.
For more information or to RSVP, visit atimetoheal.eventbrite.com or call 410-467-1605.

Modell Symposium on Domestic Violence
Wednesday, November 9 at 8:30 AM
University of Maryland SMC Campus Center, 612 W. Lombard Street
The 2nd annual Patricia and Arthur Modell Symposium on Domestic Violence will bring attention to the issue of domestic violence. The cost is $50 per person and includes the symposium, lunch, parking, and three continuing education credits with advance registration. Space is limited.
For more information or to register, visit www.ssw.umaryland.edu/modell.

Living Life Golden Kickoff
Friday, November 11 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Visions Banquet and Catering, 5503 Richard Avenue
Belvedere Assisted Living is undertaking the renovation of a commercial space into its latest project, Living Life Golden Senior Assisted Living Facility (LLG). Join Belvedere for an informative dinner and gain insight into Belvedere's history and mission. Tickets are available for a $25 donation.
For more information, visit belvederefundraising.org or call 443-570-9064.

Gems of American Music
Sunday, November 13 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
First Unitarian Church, Charles and Franklin Streets
Handel Choir's Chandos Singers, conducted by Melinda O'Neal and James Houston, join for a concert of choral and organ selections to benefit the restoration of the historic Niemann organ. The concert features the music of Katharine E. Lucke, founder of Handel Choir and director of the Peabody Conservatory, along with a nod to the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and additional selections.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 410-685-2330 or email MusicCommittee@firstunitarian.net.

Community Resource Fair
Thursday, November 17 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
2201 N. Monroe Street
Need assistance with housing, gas and electric, jobs, counseling services, and much more and don't know where to go? Join the Center for Urban Families and let the service providers come to you!
For more information, call 410-367-5691 ext. 1306.

Chesapeake Bay Trust's Awards Program
Applications or nominations due by Friday, December 16 at 5:00 PM
Each year, the Trust recognizes outstanding achievements by educators and students who work to engage Marylanders in efforts to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and local waters. Currently we are accepting applications for the awards outlined below especially for teachers and students.  To apply and for more information, please visit the Trust’s Awards Registration Page.
The Teacher of the Year Award is given annually to a teacher who motivates and inspires students by promoting environmental awareness and stewardship.  The winning applicant will receive a $2,500 award to go toward funding Trust-approved environmental field trips and/or outdoor education work at their school or organization.
The Students of the Year Scholarship award provides a $5,000 scholarship to a Maryland high school or college student who has shown an outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, Chesapeake Bay restoration and community involvement.
The Honorable Arthur Dorman Scholarship award provides a $5,000 scholarship to a Maryland high school or college student who demonstrates a commitment to improving the health of the environment and the Chesapeake Bay and who, as a student of color, exhibits exemplary leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion in his/her school and broader community.
Do you know someone who fits the bill?  Then we encourage you to nominate teachers for the award and ask you to help identify eligible students and encourage them to apply as well.  APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.CBTRUST.ORG
For more information, call 410-974-2941 ext. 107.

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