Calendar
Saturday, May 10
Time: All day event
Location: All over Baltimore
Summary: Preakness Celebration (thru May 18)
Description: Enjoy a week full of fun and activities, including the annual
Preakness Celebration Parade (May 10) and PeeWee Preakness
(May 13) all leading up to the 133rd running of the Preakness
Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. www.preaknesscelebration.com
Location: Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave
Summary: Cylburn Arboretum Market Day
Description: Annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, herbs, arts and crafts, food and drink. 410-367-2217 or www.cylburnassociation.org
Monday, May 12
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday, May 13
Location: 5721 Park Heights Ave
Summary: CHAI Open House Day
Description: Become eligible to receive a $3,000 “Buying Into Baltimore” settlement expense grant from Baltimore City. Tour Open Houses, learn aboutother loan & grant programs, and meet with realtors and lenders. 410-466-1990 x214
Thursday, May 15
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Cylburn Arboretum
Summary: Cylburn's Nature Story Hour
Description: Children ages 3–6 are invited to hear stories about the natural world around them. Learn about insects, trees, flowers, birds, and other wildlife in an informal setting just for preschool age children. Weather permitting, a short nature walk will follow story hour. 410-367-2217
Saturday, May 17
Time: All day event
Location: Pimlico Race Track
Summary: Preakness
Description: www.preakness.com
Sunday, May 18
Time: All day event
Location: Luckman Park Rockwood and Merville Aves.
Summary: Mt. Washington Community Yard Sale (time TBD)
Description: Time TBD; watch for flyers and listserv announcements. Shea Lyda: 410-664-6516 or mwia.org
Friday, May 23
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 1801 Sulgrave Ave.
Summary: Mt. Washington Elementary School End of Year Festival
Description: Games, food, children’s activities. PTO President, Zelda Gilliam, 410-493-8619
Saturday, May 24
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Enslow Rd.
Summary: Mt. Washington Swim Club opens for the season
Description: 410-542-8487 or email swimmw@yahoo.com. http://mwia.org/community.php#swimming
Sunday, June 1
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Northern Parkway and Pimlico Road
Summary: Race for Our Kids
Description: Benefits Pediatric Oncology at Sinai’s Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital. Races start at Northern Parkway and Pimlico Road; registration starts at 6:30am. 10K, 5K, 1Mile Family Walk. Race Course: From Sinai into neighboring community of Mt. Washington. Post race activities, including catered food, will be held at Sinai Hospital’s lower parkinglot. www.raceforourkids.org
Thursday, June 5
Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Weinberg Heights JCC, 5700 Park Heights Ave.
Summary: LifeBridge Women's Heart Screening
Description: Includes blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, glucose testing, body composition analysis and personal computerized risk assessment based upon results. Pre-registration is required. 410-601-9355
Friday, June 6
Time: All day event
Location: Baltimore Clayworks, 5700 Smith Ave
Summary: ClayFest! (thru June 8)
Description: A weekend filled with hands-on ceramic activities and the infamous Annual Seconds Sale. 410-578-1919 or www.baltimoreclayworks.org
Monday, June 9
Time: All day event
Location: 1605 Sulgrave Avenue
Summary: Painting Workshop Art Camp begins (thru Sept 5)
Description: Painting, drawing, crafts, games, fun for ages 5–10. Sign up by the week. Rachel Gardner: 410-466-3510 or rachel@thepaintingworkshop.com
Tuesday, June 10
Time: All day event
Location: 3301 Waterview Ave
Summary: Baltimore Rowing Club Summer Novice Program begins (thru July 26)
Description: Tu/Th 6pm-8pm; Sat 8am-10am. The novice program teaches basicrowing skills to people who want to learn how to row. This program attracts people from all age groups, genders, and skill levels. www.baltimorerowing.org or 410-355-5649
Saturday, June 14
Time: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday, June 15
Location: 36th Street in Hampden
Summary: Honfest
Description: Street fair includes food, music, crafts, big hair. www.honfest.net
Sunday, June 15
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 36th Street in Hampden
Summary: Honfest
Description: Street fair includes food, music, crafts, big hair. www.honfest.net
Tuesday, June 17
Time: 11:30 PM - 1:30 AM Wednesday, June 18
Location: Johns Hopkins Conference Center
Summary: Mt. Washington Improvement Association Annual Meeting
Description: mwia.org
Sunday, June 22
Time: All day event
Location: Luckman Park, Rockwood and Merville Aves
Summary: MWIA Community Picnic (time TBD)
Description: Time TBD; check flyers and listserv announcements. Music by the Love Handles. For more information or to volunteer, please contact SheaLyda at 410-303-0834 or shea_lyda@msn.com. www.mwia.org
Monday, June 23
Time: All day event
Location: 5707 Smith Ave
Summary: Summer camps at Baltimore Clayworks begin
Description: Full day for children ages 6–12 and afternoon camps for ages 6–9. Different themes each week. www.baltimoreclayworks.org or 410-578-1919
Location: Northwest Hospital Education Center
Summary: LifeBridge Babysitting Prep Course
Description: For youths age 11 and older. Includes Adult/Infant/Child Family and Friends CPR. Pre-registration is required. 410-521-5968 for registration formTime: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Luckman Tennis Courts, Rockwood and Key Aves.
Summary: Luckman Park Youth Tennis Program begins (thru Aug 3)
Description: M-Th, 5:30pm-7:30pm. 9 week program for children ages 6–15, space is limited. Chester Frazier: chesterfrazier@hotmail.com for information
Friday, July 4
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 5601 Wexford Rd
Summary: 9th Annual Spirit of Mt. Washington Independence Parade
Description: Pre-parade festivities begin at 5601 Wexford Road, home of Chris and Caroline Tufts and end with a post-parade party at the Wesley. Activities to entertain the children, big and small. Caroline Tufts: carolinetufts@comcast.net or 410-664-3730
Thursday, July 10
Time: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Northwest Hospital Education Center
Summary: LifeBridge Babysitting Prep Course
Description: For youths age 11 and older. Includes Adult/Infant/Child Family and Friends CPR. Pre-registration is required. 410-521-5968 for registration form
Sunday, July 13
Time: All day event
Location: Luckman Park, Rockwood and Merville Aves
Summary: Art in the Park (time TBD)
Description: Time TBD; check flyers and listserv announcements. Cindy Freeman: 410-664-7774 or cbfree@hotmail.com
Friday, July 18
Time: All day event
Location: Mt. Royal neighborhood
Summary: Artscape (thru July 20)
Description: Artists, fashion designers and craftspeople; visual art exhibits including outdoor sculpture, art cars, photography; live concerts on four outdoor stages; dance, opera, theater, fashion, film, experimental music and performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; family events and international menu of food and beverages. www.artscape.org
Tuesday, July 29
Time: All day event
Location: 3301 Waterview Ave.
Summary: Baltimore Rowing Club Fall Novice Program begins (thru Sept 13)
Description: T/Th 6pm-8pm; Sat 8am-10am. The novice program teaches basic rowing skills to people who want to learn how to row. This program attractspeople from all age groups, genders, and skill levels. www.baltimorerowing.org or 410-355-5649
Thursday, August 7
Time: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Northwest Hospital Education Center
Summary: LifeBridge Babysitting Prep Course
Description: For youths age 11 and older. Includes Adult/Infant/Child Family and Friends CPR. Pre-registration is required. 410-521-5968 for registration form
Saturday, August 9
Time: All day event
Location: Pimlico Race Track
Summary: Virgin Mobile Music Festival
Description: Top-tier alternative and dance bands will perform at the Pimlico Race Course. Join the MWIA today to receive two-for-one discount tickets. www.virginmobilefestival.com