South Baltimore Neighborhood Association

Message from our SBNA Teen Council Chairperson:

I am currently the Teen Council chair (of the South Baltimore Neighborhood Association).  The Teen Council provides opportunities for teenagers in the South Baltimore area including:  helping the youth of South Baltimore finish high school, dream about their futures, and become productive, contributing members of their community.
The objective is to do this by exposing them to arts, culture, and people of many backgrounds and through educational programs.  The vehicle to achieve this is service learning projects, outreach to other teen groups, partnerships with other programs that can provide educational programming, self reflective exercises, and team building fun events.

Here from the kids themselves!!     http://youtu.be/4ZzOLwXL2IU

Get involved and sign the petition: https://www.change.org/petitions/baltimore-city-department-of-recreation-keep-existing-recreation-centers-open-in-baltimore-city

WE CANNOT ACHIEVE THIS WITHOUT THE ELLA-BAILEY RECREATION CENTER!!!

Pork N’ Pine Christmas Tree Delivery Service, a tree-mendous idea for the holiday season!

 This year take the stress out of the holiday season and let the festive couriers from Pork N’ Pine deliver a locally grown, fresh cut, Douglas Fir Christmas tree to your  doorstep.  If you’re lucky they may just throw in a pork barbeque sandwich to sweeten the deal.  All trees are $45 which includes delivery and a sleigh full of holiday cheer.

 Search us on Facebook at “Pork N’ Pine Christmas Tree Delivery Service” or send us an email at porknpinetreeservice@hotmail.com.

Pork N’ Pine Christmas Tree Delivery Service, Baltimore’s finest holiday tradition since
2011!

 Community Members receive ‘1^st in line’ service. Enter through doors
from Riverside Ave or Cross Street

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Installed in 9 Parking Authority Garages
Working with the City Energy Office,the Parking Authority of Baltimore Cityhas installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in nine City owned parking garages.  Each charging station is capable of charging two vehicles simultaneously, allowing up to 18 electric vehicles to recharge their cars batteries.
This new program was made possible by a grant from theMaryland Energy Association.
Drivers of electric vehicles can park and charge their vehicles at one of the following PABC garages:
Arena Garage  99 S. Howard Street (2nd Level)
Baltimore Street Garage 15 Guilford Avenue (3rd Level)
Caroline Street Garage 805 S. Caroline Street (1st Level)
Little Italy Garage 400 S. Central Avenue (1st Level)
Penn Station Garage 1151 N. Charles Street (Level 1B)
Redwood Street Garage  11 S. Eutaw Street (Lower Level)
Water Street Garage  414 Water Street (Level 3)
West Street Garage 40 E. West Street (Lower Level)
Plugging in will be free, but drivers will pay to park in the garage according to posted rates.  These EV chargers are part the ChargePoint Network.  Go to www.chargepointportal.netfor more information.
With more EV charging stations being installed throughout Maryland and other states, EV drivers can extend their battery life and driving range while reducing their overall transportation costs and their impact on the environment.  Please call 443-573-2800 for more information.

Winterfest at Salem Lutheran Church: second and third
weekends of December. 12/9 Spaghetti Dinner 4 to 6 pm, 12/10 Lunch with Santa 12  to2 pm and Baked Chicken Dinner 3 to 6 pm, 12/17 Hot Beef  Dinner 3 to 6 pm, 12/18 Soup/Sandwich-
11:30 am to1:30 pm. Bake sale, children’s crafts, and a visit from Santa.  Doors open ½ hour before the meal.

Winterfest will  be held in conjunction with Riverside Park’s “A Christmas Carol”. Performances December 9-18, Fridays and  Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. Reservations are strongly advised. Free  will admission.

Visit our website at salemsouthbaltimore.org or call church office, 410-576-0487. Salem Lutheran Church is located at 1530 Battery Avenue  at E. Randall on Riverside Park. Free parking available with permit obtainable at the door.

ALL ABOUT PROPOSED PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM CHANGES!

Don’t be the last to know about the proposed changes to the residential permit parking program…from proposed price changes to proposed enforcement changes, these are things you will want and need to know.

Date:     November 16th
Time:     7 PM
Where:  Church of the Advent,
Patapsco Street Entrance to Hall

If you  a resident it is important that you are aware of the proposed changes!

If you are a landlord, be prepared for prospective tenants’ questions!

If you are a realtor, be prepared for client questions!

Share this date with your neighbors!

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Area 30 expires on  January 31, 2012.  Online Renewal starts the week of November  20th.

Neighborhood pickup will be in January on the following dates and times at the

Church of the Advent Church Hall (Patapsco and Ostend Street)

Should you have any questions, you can always call me at 410-446-5686.

Have a complaint? Email:   Area30ParkingHotline@gmail.com
Have a suggestion? Email: Area30SuggestionBox@gmail.com

Cynthia

Cynthia Griffin, AREA 30 Parking Representative
Parking Advisory Board/Baltimore City/Volunteer
…..Working in cooperation with SBNA
410-446-5686 (C)  ~ 410-741-3574 (F2mail)
www.SoBoParking.com
www.Area30Parking.com

www.WestFederalHill.com

Good Morning!

Just wanted to give you all a heads up that Zipcar has let us know they plan to install (or reinstall) Zipcars at the following approved locations (2 vehicles each) on November 1, 2011:

·         South Side Ostend Street West of Light Street (this location had to be temporarily suspended after a building collapse)

·         East Side 600 N. Wolfe Street – South of E Monument Street

·         East Side Chester Street – North of Aliceanna Street

Thank you for all your support.

In honor of the late Mayor/Govenor William Donald Schaefer, Baltimore is celebrating DO IT NOW DAY.  Nov 2nd would have been William Donald Schaefer’s 90th birthday.

From President Young:

“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.”

http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/Jacks_Journal_Pages/October_26/Jack’s%20Journal%2010-26-11.html

South Baltimore’s favorite holiday show continues its tradition by offering freewill admission to all performances, thanks in part to a grant from Southside Marketplace.

Tell your friends, bring your family, share the joy as Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, the Fezziwigs, and a cast of unforgettable characters sing and dance their way into your heart.  Our acclaimed production brings Dickens’ cherished story to life, brimming with inspiring music, lavish scenery, authentic costumes and theatrical magic.  All donations are fully tax-deductible and help us bring music, art and entertainment to our community.

Performances are December 9 – 18,  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. in conjunction with Salem Lutheran Church’s annual Winterfest celebration.  Have lunch or dinner before the show and enjoy the decorations, crafts and baked goods.

Reservations are strongly recommended.  Call 410-837-0971 or email info@MusicalArtistsTheatre.com.  Visit www.MusicalArtistsTheatre.com for more info, directions, and a video preview.

Riverside Stage, a non-profit neighborhood arts project of Musical Artists Theatre and Salem Lutheran Church, is located adjacent to Riverside Park at 1530 Battery Avenue in South Baltimore, 21230.  Free parking.

Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle School invites all neighbors to the Annual Fall Festival.  The Festival will be held at 100 E. Heath Street, Saturday, October 29^th 12-4pm.  Event will be held Rain or Shine!   Food, Games, Raffles, Silent Auction, Pumpkin painting, Scarecrow making and other Fall themed Arts & Crafts will be enjoyed by all to benefit TJEMS students.  Please come out to enjoy your friends, families and neighbors and help out a local school and its students.