November Events
/CCA Public Meeting
The next quarterly CCA Public Meeting is on Tuesday, November 18 from 6:30-8:00 pm. It will be a hybrid, both in-person at the United Evangelical Church at 3200 Dillon Street (enter from East Ave.) and live streamed on our Facebook page.. Look for more details on our social media closer to the event. To submit a question, please email info@CantonCommunity.org.
CCA Bloom Box Holiday Fundraiser
Bloom Box is a local company that hand delivers fresh plants and holiday decorations like wreaths, greenery, and trees right to your door! Just place your holiday order online at www.getblooming.com, use code “CANTONCA15” at the checkout, and Bloom Box will donate 15% of the sales to the Canton Community Association! Offer valid November 1-15, 2025.
Exchange Club Bowling Fundraiser
Join The Exchange Club of SE Baltimore on November 13 from 5-9 pm at Mustang Alley’s for their Big Lebowski Charity Tournament. Enjoy bowling (bragging rights), food, drink, great company – all to raise money to support their programs across Southeast Baltimore! (Food for hundreds of families, backpacks for 400+ children, toys at the holidays, funding other local causes and lots more.) There will be prizes for the winning team and the best dressed team! $80 per bowler, $400 per team of five, $50 for non-bowlers (includes buffet and two drink tickets). Limited to 12 teams—sign up soon! Register here. If you are buying tickets for a team, please be sure to fill in the google form with your team name, team members, and their shoe size to ensure you have a full hour in your lane!
Music on the Square
Music on the Square Concert Series continues its 2025-2026 season! Join us on Thursday, November 13 for an unforgettable evening with Geraldine + Rachel May & Danielle Williams for lush harmonies and roots-inspired energy. The concert starts at 7:30 pm - Doors at 7:00 pm. $25 suggested donation. Kids 12 & under free.
Canton Library Events
The Enoch Pratt Free Library - Canton Branch is located at 1030 S. Ellwood Street. Here are some events for November 2025.
Medicare Simplified - Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Medicare can be confusing but in this easy-to-understand presentation you will learn:
Who qualifies for Medicare, how to enroll, and what bills Medicare will cover.
About the “gaps” in Medicare and how to fill them.
The actions you must take to avoid lifetime penalties when enrolling.
About government and corporate assistance plans that can reduce your Medicare premiums & prescription costs.
Whether you are “aging into Medicare” at age 65 or have been on it for some time you will gain a better understanding of your options in Medicare (and Medicaid) and how to best achieve your goals for healthcare protection regardless of your budget.
In Stitches Club - Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
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.
Free Community Pitch-In / Dumpster Day
Saturday, November 1, 2025 • 9am-noonish
The CCA is hosting a Community Pitch-In Day featuring a FREE community dumpster on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The dumpster will be located on Lakewood Ave just north of Boston St., alongside the Safeway from approximately 9:00 am until full. (Start time may vary as it’s contingent upon DPW’s schedule.) Plan to go early as it usually fills fast. All are invited to Dumpster Dive to divert waste from our landfill as well.
Canton Canopy Fall Planting
Canton Canopy is a group of volunteers working toward a sustainable, healthy tree canopy in our neighborhood. Join the CC Fall Tree Planting on Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 am-noon. Meet for donuts, coffee, and a demo at 2431 Fait Ave. Help plant, then grab lunch and a well-earned (adult) beverage at Mahaffey's with the team when finished. Tools provided. Thanks for helping our community!
Shop Small Saturday
Support your favorite local spots this Small Business Saturday! The CCA is celebrating by spotlighting some of Canton’s awesome retail shops.
• Best Day Ever – Gifts for every occasion. 2915 O’Donnell St. | bestdayevermd.com
• Canton Games – Baltimore’s go-to for games & collectibles. 2101 Essex St. | cantongames.com
• Store 360 – Contemporary women’s fashion. 2915 O’Donnell St. | storethreesixty.com
• The Forest Baltimore – Canton’s first cannabis dispensary. 3301 Boston Street | https://theforestdispensary.com/
• Canton Ace Hardware – Tools, garden supplies, décor & more. 1002 S. Binney St. | acehardware.com/store-details/15592
• Shop the CCA! Grab your CCA merch — reusable totes, onesies, hats, hoodies, and more — available at Canton Ace Hardware. Perfect holiday gifts that give back to the community!
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
United Evangelical Church – Thanksgiving Baskets
United Evangelical Church continues its annual Ford Clarence Rowell Memorial Thanksgiving Basket Mission, honoring the memory of Clarence Rowell and his lifelong dedication to helping others. Donations of food or funds will support families in need this holiday season.
Requested donation items include canned tuna, soups, peanut butter and jelly, pasta, rice, cereal, stuffing, boxed potatoes, pancake mix, and more. Donations will be accepted through November 16, with basket assembly planned for November 22 or 23 after worship. All are welcome to participate. Monetary donations are also accepted.
Drop off items at the side door at 3200 Dillon Street during Sunday Service, or please call/email ahead to arrange a time 410-276-0393| uecucc@comcast.netl Thanks for your caring and support.
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 including Chair Yoga at 10:30 am on Tuesdays. 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.
Leaf Collection
Leaf Collection Season is here!! Bagged leaves will be collected on regularly scheduled trash collection days through early January 2026.. DPW solid waste crews will collect up to 5 bags of leaves from each address every week. If you have more than 5 bags, please call 311 to schedule a pickup. Call 311 before 6 p.m. on Sunday to arrange a leaf collection for the following Monday. During these scheduled pickups, DPW will collect up to 20 bags of leaves. Residents may schedule multiple appointments for up to two months prior to the pick-up date. Multiple appointments may be scheduled until all of your bagged leaves are collected.
Fire Prevention – No Firepits!
As the season changes and the weather cools it’s tempting to purchase a firepit or outdoor stove to gather around, grab a Boh, and #GetNeighborly. But, neighbors, this is the least neighborly thing you can do! This is highly dangerous, unsafe, and ILLEGAL in Baltimore City. To paraphrase City Code section 307 “Open burning, recreational fires, and portable outdoor fireplaces may not be operated within 15 feet of any structure, combustible material, or property line.” Please be a responsible neighbor, follow the fire code, and DON’T engage in any form of open flame on your deck, sidewalk, or in your yard!! The community thanks you.
NOW OPEN
The Happy Jack Tavern
The HappyJack Tavern at 2822 Hudson Street is an elevated corner bar for you to eat & drink happy thoughts. Finely crafted cocktails, delicious wine & an expansive beer list are accompanied by smash burgers & eclectic grilled cheeses for everyone to enjoy.
Bao Di Restaurant & Bar
Bao Di at 3215 Eastern Ave. Baltimore features Chinese comfort cuisine and classic American Chinese favorites made from the heart and meant to be shared. Enjoy creative cocktails, Chinese beers, and dishes like walnut shrimp, braised pork belly, and Singapore noodles.
SAVE THE DATE
Canton Day of Giving Toy & Food Drive
The CCA and the Exchange Club of Highlandtown-Canton will host the annual Canton Day of Giving on Saturday, December 13 from 10am to 2pm. Neighbors are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items to share with families in need. Enjoy live holiday music and Santa from 11am - 12pm, hot chocolate, and cookies from local businesses. Toys from the 18th Annual “Fill the Square! Toy Drive” will be distributed by the Baltimore Police Department, Southeast District. Donated food items are shared locally via Church on the Square. Thank you for making the holidays brighter for families in Southeast Baltimore! To volunteer at the event, email info@CantonCommunity.org.
Holiday Decorations & Lighting Giveaway
Brighten up your holidays! The Canton Community Association and Canton Ace Hardware are teaming up to give one luck winner a festive Holiday Decoration and Lighting Package!
You have two ways to enter:
Sign up to become a new CCA member or renew your membership by Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Join us at the Canton Day of Giving on December 13 at O’Donnell Square Park (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) and donate a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food item — you can register or renew your CCA membership while you’re there!
The winner will be selected at random and announced on December 15, 2025. Stay tuned for Canton Day of Giving details in the December Life in Canton e-newsletter.
CCA NEWS
CCA Merchandise
Start your holiday shopping early. From infants to seniors, we have cool community-centric merch including onesies, hats, long-sleeve lightweight hoodies, CCA foldable/reusable tote bags, tumblers, and more at Canton Ace Hardware at 1022 Binney Street.
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 Buy-A-Brick Program – Resuming Soon!
The CCA’s Commemorative Buy-A-Brick Program—where neighbors can purchase personalized bricks for installation in O’Donnell Square Park—is expected to resume before the holidays in support of Project ODSP. Stay tuned for details and a purchase link coming soon! For questions, email info@CantonCommunity.org.
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.