Upcoming/Ongoing
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
 Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. It is recommended that women age 40 and over have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. Women over age 50 should have an annual mammogram. In addition, women with an increased risk of breast cancer should talk to their doctors about getting a mammogram before the age of 40. Please visit www.thebreastcancersite.com and click to give a woman in need a free mammogram and register to receive a free pink ribbon pin.
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HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND CREATED
In honor of the late Marcia S. Harris, former President and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Maryland, the Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund has been created to ensure that her name and passion for the foodservice industry live on. The Fund will be used for scholarships and recruiting young people into hospitality careers. Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to: Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation, 6301 Hillside Court, Columbia, MD 21046.
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Mt. Vernon Ghost Tours
Beginning September 15, 7pm at the Belvedere Hotel. www.baltimoreghosttours.com
Urban Pumpkin Patch
Through Oct. 31, noon-6pm M-F and Sunday 10am-6pm Saturdays, First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Madison St., 410-728-5545.
ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH: OCTOBER
Visit with
the area's most talented artists throughout October in Hopkins Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm.
Free Fall Baltimore Returns In October
More than 200 free arts events in 31 Days. www.freefallbaltimore.com
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Baltimore '68: Riots and Rebirth
A formal request for proposals has been issued for the University of Baltimore's 2008 national conference, "Baltimore '68: Riots and Rebirth." This public event, recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the city's extended period of unrest following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., will take place April 3-5, 2008 on the UB campus and sites near the campus. The RFP, available on the Baltimore '68 website invites scholars, organizers and the public to contribute original ideas and approaches to mark this singular event in Baltimore's history. Deadline for submissions is November 1, 2007.
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Port Discovery Children's Museum: Five Friends from Japan!
October 13, 2007 - February 3, 2008, Port Discovery Children's Museum, 35 Market Place. No passport? No problem! Meet five special friends from Japan and learn about their similarities to and differences from you!
Russian Festival
October 19-21, Holy
Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 1723 E. Fairmount
Ave.
An Intimate Evening of Spoken Word and Music Benefiting The House of Ruth
October 19, Creative Alliance at The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., 8pm-10pm, $15,
www.creativealliance.org, 410-276-1651.
Hallo Bike and Skateboard Contest
Carroll Park Bike and Skating Facility, 800 Bayard St., 12pm-4pm, 410-244-0833
Black Professional Men (BPM) Rays of Hope Scholarship Program is accepting applications through December 1. 410-377-1023 www.bpminc.org
Presentation: Learn the Signs of Gang Activity
October 20, State Center Auditorium, 300 W. Preston Street, 10:00am-noon
Hosted by Congressman Elijah Cummings. Attendance is free. 410-685-9199
Comcast Family Toon Day at Power Plant Live!
October 20, 10am-4pm
Port Discovery, Power Plant Live
410-244-1030
Citizens for Washington Hill (CWH) Fall Yard Sale
Oct. 20, raindate-Oct. 21 Broadway (btwn Fairmont & Baltimore Streets), 9am-4pm, 410-563-2333.
Open Studio Tour
October 20-21 Noon - 5pm, School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light Street, 410-396-4641.
Visitors observe more than 100 of Baltimore's visual artists in their local studios during this annual tour. Bus tours available.
Nathan Carter Foundation’s Benefit Concert featuring MSU Choir Alumni
Oct. 24, Gilliam Concert Hall at Morgan State Univ., 4pm. 410-523-5306
6th Annual Maryland Hispanic Business Conference
October 24, BWI Airport Marriott info@hispanicbusinessconference.com
Halloween Skate
Oct. 26, Dominic “Mimi” DiPetro Family Ice Skating Center, Patterson Park, 7pm-9pm,
410-396-9392.
American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk (5k Walk or Run)
Oct. 27, Federal Hill Park, 8:30am, www.startbaltimoremd.org
Volunteer Central’s Make a Difference Day
Oct. 27, Kick-off at Our Daily Bread, 725 Fallsway, 8am-3:30pm, 410-366-6030.
Washington Village Development Association’s 2nd Annual Christmas Gift Fundraiser
Oct. 27, Shahrazad’s, 771 Washington Blvd., 7pm-10pm, $25, 410-322-7304.
The Great Halloween Lantern Parade
Oct 27, Patterson Park 8pm from Pagoda Hill, Pratt & Patterson Park Ave. Details at www.creativealliance.org
Project Reach One holds SAT Prep classes every Monday and Wednesday, 6pm-8pm, at Mt. Royal Recreation Ctr. Free 410-396-0848.
Greater Baltimore Leadership Association’s 5th annual Benefit Masquerade Ball
Nov. 10, Maryland Science Center, 410-523-8150.
The Baltimore Ravens are seeking nominations for the NFL’s Community Quarterback Awards. Nominations are accepted for community volunteers, 13 and older and are due by Oct. 31. www.baltimoreravens.com
The Best Buy Thanksgiving Parade
Saturday, November 17, 11am, Pratt Street.
Night of 100 ELVISes
Friday, November 30th & Saturday, December 1st
Lithuanian Hall, 851-3 Hollins Street 7pm-2am
This week I attended a graduation of the Gaudenzia Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, and I also spoke to participants in the Recovery Walks Rally in Pimlico. I was very inspired by the courageous stories of men and women in recovery. As a lifelong Baltimore resident, I am only too familiar with the consequences of addiction in the City, affecting far too many of our fellow citizens and impacting families and communities at large throughout the city. We need to break the dangerous cycle between heroin addiction and crime. If we can encourage thousands of addicts into rehabilitation today, they and their families will be able to live more productive lives tomorrow. We can make major gains in Baltimore’s crime problem and improve the social structure and stability of many families who today live under the scourge of drug abuse.
Teen actress Keke Palmer, best known for her role in the movie, Akeelah and The Bee, took time out of her busy acting and singing schedule for peer talk about the importance of education and staying in school. Palmer visited students at Booker T. Washington and Harlem Park Middle Schools last month. She shared how education was key to her success. The movie Akeelah and The Bee was the catalyst for the creation of the Baltimore Bee Spelling Competition, which was held last spring. Community partners Catapult Online, Downtown Locker Room, and Ravens Tight End Daniel Wilcox look forward to sponsoring the 3rd Annual Baltimore Bee in March. The local winner represents Baltimore in the national spelling bee.