Neighborhood News: November 2025
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Two Rivers Park Clean Up
Thank you to volunteers who join the Fall Clean Up at Two Rivers Park. Volunteers weeded, mulched and also installed a new Dog Waste station sponsored by the CCA. The park is located on the 900 block between Curley and Potomac.
Book Your Private Event at Pusser’s Landing
Planning a celebration or corporate event? Pusser’s Landing on the Canton Waterfront offers six unique spaces with room for up to 400 guests and customizable menu options to fit any style. Call 443-869-2067 or email pusserslandingevents@gmail.com to start planning.
Lighted Boat Parade
Kick off the holiday season at the 37th Annual Lighted Boat Parade on December 6 at Anchorage Marina at 2502 Boston Street. The party begins at 5pm, followed by a spectacular parade of festively decorated vessels lighting up the Inner Harbor. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the Exchange Club of Southeast Baltimore’s Fill the Square Holiday Toy Drive for local families and children in need. Presented by Anchorage Marina, Sail Baltimore, and Pussers Landing. Promoted by Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore.
Highlandtown Train Garden
A SE Baltimore holiday tradition continues. The Highlandtown Train Garden is FREE to the public and is located at Engine House #41 at 520 S. Conkling St. Open from 11 am to 5 pm on weekends Nov. 29-Dec. 21, then open daily from Dec. 22-Jan. 1. Closed on Dec. 25, 2025. For school/group visits and volunteer opportunities, please contact Joe Manfre at joesocst@aol.com.
Music on the Square
Join us for Music on the Square “From China to Appalachia” on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm. Two-time GRAMMY® Award winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer join forces with renowned Chinese hammered dulcimer (yangqin) player Chao Tian for an extraordinary evening of music that crosses cultures and continents. Together they explore the resonances between Appalachian traditions and Chinese classical music, weaving in songs and sounds from around the world on banjos, ukulele, guitar, mandolin, dumbek, and yangqin. $25. Church on the Square is located at 1025 S Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. Click here for TICKETS.
Exchange Club Scholarship Program
The Exchange Club of Highlandtown-Canton is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 college scholarship program. The scholarship will be awarded to one college-bound high school senior who lives in East or Southeast Baltimore (within zip codes 21224, 21231, 21205, or 21202). The decision of whom to award the scholarship is based on a combination of financial need, demonstration of exemplary citizenship, service, and good character. Applications are accepted through January 31, 2026 for qualifying high school seniors to apply. The winner will be announced in the Spring of 2025. APPLY HERE. Congratulations to Leïla Samadoulougou, winner of last year's scholarship!
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, December 4, 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, December 27, 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.
DPW Leaf and Christmas Tree Collection
Leaf collection season continues through January 9, 2024. Bagged leaves (up to 5 bags) are collected on regularly scheduled trash collection days. Residents can call 311 to schedule special Monday pickups of up to 20 bags of leaves. Christmas Tree pick up will also be available - info at https://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/.
Public Safety Resources
The Holidays and crime seem to go hand-in-hand. To protect yourself from porch pirates, auto break-ins, and more, follow the helpful suggestions to reduce theft and increase safety found on our website.
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.
CCA NEWS
How to Support the CCA this Holiday Season (Use new Holiday merch photo)
1.) 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 start at $250. For details, visit https://www.cantoncommunity.org/join-us.
2.) Shop CCA Merchandise – Did you know you can “Shop the CCA” to benefit our community? Check out our cool navy blue and lime merch at Canton Ace Hardware. Select from dog bandanas, baby onesies, limited edition hoodies, and more. Don’t forget to pick up a CCA foldable, reusable tote bag, too. They make a great gift at only 2 for $15! Available for purchase at Canton Ace Hardware or email info@CantonCommunity.org.
3.) Volunteer with Us!
Random CCA Merch $20, CCA Membership $10, Volunteering with the CCA, priceless! Please read our Life in Canton (April 2025) feature article on our much-needed volunteer roles! To learn about our committees, events, and other community volunteer efforts or to become a Block Captain, visit https://www.cantoncommunity.org/committees.
CCA Board Election Notice
The CCA will hold its annual Board Elections on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, during the CCA Public Meeting which begins at 6:30 p.m. 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 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.
SAVE THE DATES
CCA Public Meetings 2026
Tuesday February 17
Tuesday May 19
Tuesday September 15
Tuesday November 17