Neighborhood Notes: February 2024

Music on the Square Concert Series (photo)

The Music on the Square Concert features Across The Harbor on Friday, February 10 with two shows, 4 and 8 pm. This musical confluence melds Baltimore’s singer-songwriters with instrumentalists rooted in Bluegrass, Irish, and Old-Time traditions. Featured artists include The Honey DewDrops, Caleb Stine, Letitia VanSant, David McKindley-Ward, Charm City Junction, and more.  For more information and tickets, click here. The concert series is held at Church on the Square located at 1025 S. Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. 

For a limited time only Music on the Square is offering a Mini-Season-Pass of $90 for the next four concerts! This sale ends next week on Friday, Feb 9th. Save $20 to see these four concerts: Feb 10 Across The Harbor at 4 and 8pm, March 8 Violet Bell, April 12 Geraldine, and May 10 Hubby Jenkins (from the Carolina Chocolate Drops).

Canton Library Events
Baltimore in the 1960s: An Unsettled Time - Saturday, February 10 at 2:00 pm
The 1960s were remarkable for the change, turmoil, and violence that seemed epidemic throughout America. Baltimore was no exception, and yet the decade was host to many positive changes in its citizens' lifestyles, the jobs they held, and the urban infrastructure they both created and prevented. This program offers stories of the era: personal, communal, commercial, and industrial. This is how the city and its people reacted to change and met many of the challenges of this, the decade of the 1960s.  Presented by local historian and author Jack Burkert. This program was made possible by the support of the Friends of the Canton Library, and will be held across the street from the Canton Branch at the Dnipro Ukrainian Club at 3101 O'Donnell St.

In Stitches Club - Saturday, February 24 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint---or have another favorite craft---bring your work in progress to join us for a morning of crafting, conversation, and camaraderie.

Bmore Social Issues Book Club
If you are interested in learning about a wide range of social issues affecting life in Baltimore and beyond, join the Bmore Social Issue Book Club! The club meets on Mondays at 7 pm at Mahaffey’s. To get in touch, email their listserv, bmore-social-issues-book-club@googlegroups.com.

Simply Marie’s Celebrates 13 Years
If you’re new to Canton and haven’t eaten at Simply Marie’s yet, you don’t know what you’re missing! Simply Marie’s, owned by the mother/son duo Marie and Robert Branch, offers homemade breakfast featuring biscuits as big as your head, (okay we exaggerate a little), French Toast, Omelets, Chicken & Waffles, and more. Find them at 3023 Elliott Street. To check out the menu in advance visit them online or on Facebook. Enjoy your breakfast and congratulate Marie and Robert on celebrating 13 years in Canton!

Black-owned Restaurant List
One way to support our neighbors of color is to shop and dine at Black-owned businesses. Use this link https://bit.ly/2YnvhT7 for a map of Black-owned restaurants in Baltimore City, including Simply Marie’s, Knotty Pine, Shipyard Pub, Off the Rox, Water for Chocolate, Sunga’s Café, Wacky Waffles Cafe, and Get It In Island Cuisine II in or neighboring Canton.

Winter Snow Removal
Neighbors, please clear the sidewalks on your block when it snows and be mindful of helping your neighbors, especially seniors or the physically challenged. In case you didn’t know, residents (including renters) are responsible for removing snow from the sidewalk in front of their houses. Per City Code, snow removal is required within 3 hours after the end of a snow or ice event unless the snowfall stops between 3 pm and 6 am, in which case snow must be removed by 11 a.m. Failure to shovel the snow from the sidewalk in front of one’s residence/property can result in fines. (Okay, we’ve never seen this happen, but we wanted to let you know that this is a thing. Plus, it’s just a great way to #GetNeighborly!)

CCA News

CCA Board Election Notice 2024
The CCA will hold its annual Board Elections on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, during the CCA Public Meeting which begins at 6:30 pm. Board terms are for 2 years, and members attend monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. For more info or questions, email info@cantoncommunity.org.  

CCA Virtual Public Meetings 2024
February 20, May 21, September 17, and November 19
Meetings are held at the United Evangelical Church at 3200 Dillon St. and live-streamed on the CCA Facebook page.

CCA Free Community Dumpster Days 2024
March 23, June 1, September 7, November 2
The dumpster will be located near 1011 S. Lakewood Ave, alongside Safeway just north of Boston Street from approximately 9:00 am until noon or until full. Plan to go early, as it usually fills fast.

Buy-A-Brick at O’Donnell Square Park or the Canton Dog Park
Support the endowment to maintain O'Donnell Square Park and/or The Friends of Canton Dog Park with the purchase of a commemorative brick. Pay tribute to someone's love of the community or recognize birthdays, anniversaries, birth and wedding dates, businesses, or memorializing loved ones. The cost of a commemorative brick is $100. You may also purchase a replica of your brick with felt backing for an additional $35. We can duplicate previously purchased bricks, too. If you are not sure of the wording on your brick, email brick@cantoncommunity.org and we can help. (Note: the program is under transition and new bricks may take several months to be installed.)

CCA Merchandise
Support the CCA and look sharp, too. Buy CCA merchandise including hats, long-sleeve lightweight hoodies, CCA foldable, reusable tote bags, and more available at Canton Ace Hardware at 1022 Binney St.

CCA Committees / Volunteer Opportunities
The CCA has a variety of volunteer opportunities that enable neighbors to share their time and talent with the community. As we begin the new year, we’d love to see some fresh faces join our committees – especially our Public Safety, Membership, and Transportation committees.  CCA committees include Arts, Economic Development, Education, Marketing, Membership, Public Safety, Transportation, Social, Sustainability, and Volunteer. The CCA also oversees the Friends of Canton Dog Park & Friends O’Donnell Square, and partners with Canton Canopy, the Canton Anti-Racism Alliance, and the I Wonder Garden. (Details) To learn more, visit www.cantoncommunity.org/volunteer/ or please contact Amanda at volunteer@cantoncommunity.org.

Become a CCA Member
Joining the CCA is a gateway to meeting neighbors and supporting local businesses in our community. Meet awesome people and learn about our neighborhood and how you can engage to not only have fun but help others, too. You’ll also receive a subscription to our monthly e-newsletter, Life in Canton, and some cool CCA merch. Individual memberships start at only $10/year; business memberships at $250. For details, visit https://www.cantoncommunity.org/join-us.

CCA Social Media - Follow Us!
For the latest information about our neighborhood and other helpful community/city news, please follow our CCA pages on social media. Instagram @CCA_Baltimore and Facebook.