South Baltimore Neighborhood Association

Just a reminder:  Tomorrow night, (1/3/2012),  at 7pm is our monthly SBNA general meeting at the church of the Advent.  We would love to see you there!

Few things on the agenda:

Guest:  Patrick Dalgdren owner, The Rowhouse, wants to transfer Corks liquor license to his business so he can be open until 2am and on Sundays.

Topic:  The letter of intents that were submitted to Parks and People for the $1000 Grant

Topic:  Speeding and truck traffic on Hanover.

Reminder:  renew your parking permits !  Visit www.soboparking.com for additional information about permits.

Want to get involved?  Have any ideas for the neighborhood?  We would love to have more volunteers-  please contact Amy Mutch at president@mysobo.org for more information.

See you tomorrow night!

I’d like to invite you to our Holiday Open House all day on Tuesday, December 13 from 12-8p. Stop by anytime for a jolly good time!

There’ll be tasty treats you can take with you, or you can enjoy them here in our office. We’ll also be collecting unused toys as donations for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
What: Holiday Open House
When: Tuesday, December 13 from 12-8p
Where: Zipcar Baltimore Office (1120 N. Charles St)

Bonus for Zipcar members- If you bring your pals along to sign up for Zipcar, you’ll each receive $75 in driving credit once they’re approved. Also, you’ll receive $10 in driving credit for your unused toy donation.

Please forward this message to Zipsters and non-Zipcar members as well- the more toys for children the better!

Sincerely,

Christine Carter  Market Manager, Baltimore

t: 410.685.1867   |  c: 443.509.3237   |

Join Us For The Social Event of the  Season

Friday December 16^th  7:00 – ?

Sponsored by the Loop & Federal  Hill  Online

HOST: Jane Wehrle

THE PLACE: The Rowan Tree Tavern 1633 S. Charles St

ENTRANCE FEE: A Nonperishable food item

WHAT TO EXPECT: Mrs. Santa, Happy Hour  Prices, Free cocktails, Santa’s elves, Buffet, Fabulous Silent Auction,  Karaoke, Local Art, & MORE.

THE BEST OF ALL NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS BENEFITING: FEDERAL  HILL MAIN STREET  *  SOBER – EMERGENCY FOOD BANK  *  DOG RESCUE OF MARYLAND  *  THE ALLEN CENTER  FOR SENIORS

So Come One Come All & Enjoy The Holiday  Ball

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.