Neighborhood Notes: June 2023

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VIP TICKET GIVEAWAY TO FIRST THURSDAY!

WTMD continues another season of free concerts at Canton Waterfront Park on Thursday, July 6 at 5:30 p.m. and we’re giving one lucky CCA member 2 VIP tickets each to the show! To be eligible, signup as a new member or renew your current membership to the Canton Community Association on/before 5 pm on Monday, July 3 at https://www.cantoncommunity.org/join-us.  

The July concert features Micah E. Wood, the Heavy Heavy, and Michigander. There are food and beverage vendors on-site. No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted. For more details, visit https://wtmd.org/radio/first-thursday-concerts-in-the-park/.

 

CCA Ditch Work Pool Party at R&R
Ditch work on Friday, June 16 and join us at Raw & Refined & Swim Club for a Pool Party to raise $ for the Canton Community Association! The $45 ticket includes a pool pass and a complimentary drink! AND, R&R will donate $15 per ticket and a % of the sales from 12 to 5 pm to the CCA! They’ll have a DJ poolside and plenty of activities to keep guests busy.  They’ll also be hosting an additional fundraising effort in the form of a 50/50 raffle. R&R is located at 2723 Lighthouse Point on the waterfront in Canton. Menu and details: https://www.rawandrefinedbaltimore.com/.

 

Buy-A-Brick Program adds Canton Dog Park!
The CCA Buy-A-Brick Program is excited to announce that bricks are now available at the Friends of Canton Dog Park as well as at O'Donnell Square Park! Purchase a commemorative brick for $100 to be installed at the park of your choice and/or a replica brick with felt backing for $35. This is a unique way to pay tribute to your love of the community, recognize a special date, or businesses, or memorialize loved ones, including the furry ones. Purchase here.

Baltimore Floatilla Will Rock You! 
The Baltimore Floatilla is an annual 5-mile paddling event in Baltimore’s iconic Inner Harbor to support the Healthy Harbor Initiative. Join us on June 10 at 8 am as paddlers “rock their boats” as Baltimore-based rock band, Thrillkiller, performs live from a floating stage aboard Mr. Trash Wheel. Thrillkiller will lead participants in the world’s largest kayak-based performance of Queen’s “We Will Rock You”. Together we will keep the Harbor Queen!

Registration for the Baltimore Floatilla includes a safe, fun, and supervised paddle managed by Ultimate Watersports, an event t-shirt, and a boxed lunch picnic at Canton Waterfront Park. Participants can bring their own boats or reserve on-site kayaks and standup paddleboards with Ultimate Watersports for an additional fee during registration. Details at https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/baltimore-floatilla.

 

Juneteenth Freedom Walk (Marker Photo)
Join Dr. Raymond Bahr (founder of the Canton History Project) and members of the Canton Anti-Racism Alliance on Juneteenth (June 19)  for a symbolic Freedom Walk from the Frederick Douglass History Panels outside the Tindeco Wharf Apartments to the Frederick Douglass Historical Marker Sign outside Sprouts Market (approx. 1 mile). Read the markers, reflect on Canton’s history, and recite and think on Dr. Heather Cox Richardson’s 14 reflections. Beginning at 10 am at the Frederick Douglass History Panels at 2809 Boston St, coffee and conversation at DiPasquale's Italian Marketplace to follow.

In Memorium
We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia Bahr, wife of CCA Canton History Project founder Dr. Raymond Bahr. Pat passed on May 14, 2023, at age 83. She loved her husband dearly and was a great support to his many projects. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, whether it was celebrating special occasions, field trips to one of her many favorite places, or just hanging out on her deck. She loved to read, travel with her husband and family, visit art venues, museums, and theaters, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and working on puzzles. Services have passed, but memorial donations may be made to one of Patricia's favorite social action programs, The Resource Exchange, which provides furniture and household items for newly housed, formerly homeless individuals. Checks should be made to St. Vincent de Paul Church, with "Resource Exchange" in the memo, and sent to 120 N. Front St., Baltimore, MD 21202.   Online condolences may be made at https://www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com/obituary/Patricia-Bahr.

Free Pilates, Zumba & Wellness Classes
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (at 1501 South Clinton Street in Canton) has Free Pilates Classes on Wednesdays from 12-12:30. The instructor is amazing and you don’t need CareFirst insurance to participate. Classes and parking are free. Some yoga mats are provided but you are free to bring your own. To register please click https://www.carefirst.com/cec/, and select register for a class or event. Other free wellness classes offered at the CareFirst Engagement Center include Decoding Diabetes, Healthy Food & Body, Caregiver Support, Boost Your Mental Muscle, and Managing Stress. Zumba coming soon!

 

Baltimore City Pool Information
Baltimore City pools are open for the season. However, due to repairs, the Patterson Park Pool at 148 S. Linwood remains closed. BCRP anticipates opening Patterson Park Pool in mid to late June. (Date TBD.) Guests are encouraged to register online or by phone to secure a pool reservation. If capacity is not reached, the pool staff will accept walk-up registration after a 15-minute grace period. Each pool session is 90 minutes with 30-minute breaks in between for cleaning. BCRP asks that all pool-goers create a CivicRec Account (https://data.rec1.com/.../customer_form_1601...) prior to visiting a City Pool. For more information please visit the BCRP Aquatics webpage at https://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/aquatics.

Swim Club
Swim Club at Lighthouse Point in Canton is Baltimore's premier pool club with locally sourced food, craft drinks, live music, and more. Individual, Couples, and Family memberships are available. To sign up, visit https://swimclubbaltimore.com/.

Canton Library June Events
Check out these events at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Canton located at 1030 S. Ellwood. DETAILS

  • Summer Break Baltimore (June through August)
    Summer Break Baltimore is a fun, free program for all ages that encourages literacy and learning in our community all summer long. Summer Break Baltimore participants can receive a free Summer Break t-shirt upon registration as well as a free book to add to their home library in June, July, and August, available while supplies and sizes last. 

  • In Stitches Club (6/17, 10:30 am)
    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 with the In Stitches Club.

  • Ice Cream Social - Summer Break Baltimore Kick-off Party (6/20, 3:00 - 5:00 pm)
    Join the Friends of the Canton Library for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social to kick off Pratt's Summer Break Baltimore. All ages –kids and adults – can sign up for the citywide summer reading program and enjoy a cold treat!

BNHA Photo Contest
Baltimore National Heritage Area (BNA) is hosting the “It’s a Snap! Baltimore Photo Contest”. This year they’re looking for what makes Charm City - the PEOPLE.  Here’s your chance to share your special photographs that reveal the best of Baltimore. Winning photographers receive prizes, and the best images will be showcased on BNHA’s social media channels and a special Baltimore National Heritage Area promotional product in 2024. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $500 gift card. Complete submission details here.

Hatton Senior Center
Baltimore is home to 13 senior centers which offer different programs and services for older adults. In Canton, the Hatton Senior Senior Center, located at 2825 Fait Ave., is open Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Neighbors 55+ can take part in fitness and wellness programs, dining services, and lifelong learning classes. Seniors 60+ are eligible for the “Eating Together Meal” Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 11:30 am for $2. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 410-396-9025 or email Adrienne.Blumberg@baltimorecity.gov. Look for more details to follow in future Life in Canton e-newsletters.

Reporting and Preventing Crime – Tip Line
The Baltimore City Police Department asks neighbors to report crimes via this TIP email: SEDtips@baltimorepolice.org. Security camera footage and photos should be included.

OPEN/CLOSED

Schoolhaus Apartments open
Newly renovated loft condo apartments are now available for rent at 923 S East Ave. in the historic Schoolhaus Building, adjacent to and once a part of the United Evangelical Church. The sixteen one/two-bedroom loft apartments include modern appliances including washer/dryer units while retaining treasured historical elements of the original structure.

HalfSmoke closes
HalfSmoke, located at 2400 Boston St. in the American Can Company complex, closed its Baltimore location two years after opening amid the pandemic. The restaurant had a fun vibe and specialized in Washington, D.C.'s iconic half-smoke sausage. Owner Andre McCain said the Boston St. location didn’t generate the foot traffic he anticipated when selecting the location.

CCA NEWS

CCA Hybrid Public Meetings 2023
September 19 and November 28
 
CCA Free Community Dumpster Days 2023
September 23 and November 4
 
CCA Social Media - Follow us!
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CCA 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 and Friends O’Donnell Square, and partners with Canton Canopy, I Wonder Garden, and the Canton Anti-Racism Alliance. New members are welcomed for all CCA committees. Details can be found on our website at https://www.cantoncommunity.org/committees.