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"Investing Where Baltimore Lives" |
August 17, 2007 |
Dear Friends:
 I have received such positive feedback about the Rawlings-Blake Roll Call over the past several months, since the weekly electronic newsletter was launched. Today, I am proud to announce that a printed version of the Rawlings-Blake Roll Call is now available, featuring valuable resources and information for Baltimore residents to remain in touch and engaged in their legislative process. Mindful of the fact that many residents do not have access to the Internet, we are proud to offer a printed, extended version which is now ready for distribution.
The newsletter is ten pages in length, and includes a helpful insert featuring each Council member’s photo, contact information, committees, and the neighborhoods he or she serves. It contains articles similar to what you might find each week in the electronic version of the Rawlings-Blake Roll Call, but encompasses the past several months of Council activity and reports on the most significant news.
I have served on the City Council for twelve years, and during that time, have been honored to serve the people of Baltimore in the legislative role. As the legislative body of Baltimore, the City Council serves a very different function than that of the Executive branch. The legislators represent the voice of the people. We hear that voice every day from our constituents, and are tuned into the issues that concern you. We are usually a constituent’s first contact when a concern arises in their neighborhood. That is how it should be, and neither I nor my colleagues take for granted or shrink from that responsibility.
Keeping the public informed about their government officials’ activities is a vital part of our job. That is why this newsletter serves such a valuable purpose. The newsletters are available at City Hall, and various City agencies and centers throughout Baltimore. We will post a complete list of pick-up locations on our website at www.baltimorecitycouncil.com. If you have a public place that might serve as an effective location to feature the Rawlings-Blake Roll Call, please let us know by replying to this email. Thank you for your continued interest in the news of the Baltimore City Council.
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
President, Baltimore City Council
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President's CitySpot
The Station North Thrift Store
 The Station North Thrift Store was established in 2002 to be a hub of blessing for the community of Station North and East Baltimore. For many people who live in the area, it is difficult to find quality items at great prices. Customers range from single moms, to low income senior citizens, to recently released men looking for clothes for a job interview, to the student artist looking for new ways to express themselves. The store features quality items like clothing, beautiful jewelry and furniture at low, low prices. All Station North Thrift Store proceeds go to support Adopt A Block and its various programs serving the citizens of Baltimore. Purchases and donations of quality clothing, furniture and other items help Baltimore residents in need.
Adopt A Block, Inc., is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, operating as a non-profit coalition composed of local churches, City Police, City Government, local businesses, community associations, social service and health agencies, and community residents. Their goal is to work together to recover our city from poverty, hopelessness, crime and drugs, block by block. Adopt A Block, Inc., has been working with many supportive services, direct services and government agencies since 1995 on various projects including:
• Community Service Projects in East Baltimore
• Summer Block Party Program
• Recreation Programs for Children – Christian Youth Athletics
• Ride The Reading Train Literacy Program
• Home Renovations For Low Income Families
• Block and Alley Cleanups
• Food Distribution for the hungry
Station North Thrift Store
1400 Greenmount Avenue
Hours of Operation: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, M-F; 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday.
To donate items please call 410-230-0829 to schedule a pickup.
President's CitySpot
Have an exciting news item on achievements
in Baltimore's neighborhoods?
Let us know so that we can feature them in the President's CitySpot. Call Council President Rawlings-Blake's office at 410-396-4804 or send an e-mail to Marva Williams at mwilliams@baltimorecitycouncil.com.
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City Council This Week
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Hearing: Judiciary and Legislative Investigations, James Kraft - Chair
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
07-0307R Investigative Hearing - Department of Public Works Bureau of Water and Waste Water Utility Billing Division
This hearing will be broadcast live on Cable TV 25.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Hearing: Budget and Appropriations, Jack Young - Chair
4:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
07-0750 Supplementary Federal Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of Recreation and Parks - $98,723
Community Events
Friday, August 17
Summer Sounds at the Square
Belvedere Square, 6-9 pm
Free outdoor concerts every Friday
Featuring: The Mooks
Details at www.belvederesquare.com
Little Italy Friday Night Outdoor Movies
High and Stiles Streets, 9:00pm
Featuring: 50 First Dates PG-13 99 min
Saturday, August 18
Station North Flea Market
12pm – 5pm
Station North Arts and Entertainment District
Charles St. and North Ave.
Details at www.stationnorth.org
16th Annual Stone Soul Picnic
Druid Hill Park,
Noon—8 p.m.
Join Radio One and the Department of Recreation and Parks for a day of music, festivities, food and fun! This event is FREE and open to the public.
Details at www.magic959baltimore.com
Hot August Blues Festival
Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, MD
Details at www.hotaugustblues.com
Concert Film: Bruce Springsteen: Live in Dublin
Belvedere Square, 8:30 pm
August 18-19
79th Annual Saint Gabriel Festival
August 18-19, Little Italy
12-8pm each day
Come and experience good Italian food, music and many
activities.
August 20 and 22
Auditions for Lion In Winter
Herman's Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul Street
7pm-10pm Information:
sherrionne@aol.com
Tuesday, August 21
Rec and Parks Summer Concert Series
Carroll Park, corner of Bayard and Washington Blvd.
7pm-8:30pm
Project Natale - Jazz
Thursday, August 23
American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast
The Camden Club, Oriole Park at Camden Yards,
333 W. Camden St.
Registration 7am Program 7:30-8:30am
RSVP to rhonda.kotowski@cancer.org or 410-933-5191
Upcoming
Baltimore Public Schools Command Center Open
Now through September 7
The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPSS) Command Center is open to assist parents with the start of school. It’s a “one-stop shop” for everything parents and students need to know about school readiness such as registration, immunization, school assignments, transfers, and transportation.
School starts August 27. Info: 443-984-1117 or
443-791-3780 |
Pow-Wow Native American Festival
August 24-26, Patterson Park
Details at www.baic.org 410-675-3535
Station North Art Festival
August 25, 2007, Station North Thrift Store, 1400 Greenmount Ave.
Ages: 6-16 Registration is free! 410-882-2217
HP Residential Electronics Recycling Event
August 25, 10am-3pm
Montgomery Park, 1800 Washington Blvd
You may dispose of used copiers, computers, CPUs, DVD players, digital phones, fax machines, monitors, printers, scanners and VCRs. All brands accepted. No televisions!
www.WeRecycle.com 877-937-3292
Jewish American Festival
September 2 & 3, Pimlico Race Course, Hayward and Winner Ave.
$5 admission Free admission for children 13 and younger.
Sisters Saving The City Prayer Vigil
Labor Day, September 3, 10 am
Various locations around the city,
410-523-1700
ABMW’s 3rd Annual Media Cook-Off featuring Chef G. Garvin of TV One
September 8 7pm-11pm
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum, 1471 Thames St.
$50 Tanesha 443-629-0187
Ukrainian Festival
September 8-9, Patterson Park
410-687-3465
Korean American Festival
September 22, War Memorial Plaza 410-625-2442
Baltimore Book Festival
September 28 - 30,
Mount Vernon Place,
600 block of North Charles Street.
Volunteers are needed.
Line-up includes Poet Nikki Giovanni, White House Chef Walter Scheib, soap actress Victoria Rowell and more.
Details at
www.baltimorebookfestival.com.
To volunteer, email BOPAvolunteer@promotionandarts.com
Russian Festival
October 19-21, Holy
Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 1723 E. Fairmount
Ave.
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