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 This week I had the true honor of participating in a ceremony to unveil the William Donald Schaefer Sculpture Garden at the Inner Harbor and to celebrate his 88th birthday. Baltimore has had some truly courageous, powerful leaders grace the steps of City Hall. William Donald Schaefer's sixteen years as Mayor of our City will forever stand out as a time where the bar was raised and the meaning of leadership redefined. His larger than life personality is unmatched. I am thankful to have the opportunity to follow the trail these giant footsteps have left behind.
William Donald Schaefer has a passion for people. Whether it is a resident of Baltimore that is down on their luck or a staff member that happens to run across his path, he has the uncanny ability to see one's greatest potential and is relentless about ensuring he reaches that potential. His passion for the City of Baltimore is no different. He once said, "My faith in our City is realistic...my pride in our City is justified." Way before many of us could even imagine, Schaefer had faith in what Baltimore is today and the Baltimore that is still to come. His vision of transforming Baltimore's Inner Harbor from a retired industrial site into a tourist attraction sparked a renaissance in the city. His determination to cease every opportunity and "get it done now" has left an indelible mark on not only our skyline but also our hearts.  On Monday, I joined some of the many, many people he has touched to commemorate all of his accomplishments. Far too often, we are not able to share the flowers of appreciation while the great men and women in our lives are able to enjoy them. We were very fortunate to have an opportunity to show such love and appreciation for Governor Schaefer on his 88th birthday. Thanks to the generosity of Willard Hackerman, this sculpture is going to be a permanent reminder; not only of the good Governor Schaefer achieved in his career as a public servant, but as a cheerleader with a large heart for the people of this city. As we press forward through our current challenges, I urge us all to share in Governor Schaefer's unrelenting optimism for Baltimore and its people. Understand that our "faith in our City is realistic". Though the times ahead will be challenging, we will yet again soar to new heights.
Sincerely,
Sheila Dixon Mayor, Baltimore |
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H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic
The Baltimore City Health Department will offer H1N1 flu vaccine Saturday, Nov. 7, at Mt. Pleasant Church and Ministries, 6000 Radecke Ave., from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (MTA Bus #5, 6). Vaccine is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no charge. The following groups only should receive the vaccine: pregnant women; healthy children 6 months to 24 years of age; people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age; health care and emergency medical service personnel; and people ages 25 to 64 years who are at high risk of flu complications because of chronic health disorders or a compromised immune system.
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"Just For Men, A Celebration of Thanksgiving"
The month of November is seen as a time of reflection, appreciation and thanksgiving. In order to honor and give thanks to those men who have made such a tremendous impact in the lives of so many, Mayor Sheila Dixon is hosing a speaker series entitled, "Just for Men, A Celebration of Thanksgiving". All events will be at noon in the rotunda on the following dates:
- Tuesday, November 10th -Men in Health & Science"- Dr. Brad Lerner, Certified by the American Board of UrologyFellow of the American College of Surgeons, Thomas J. Graham, M.D. Chief, The Curtis National Hand Center, Tom Ingegno, M.S.O.M., L.A.C, Acupuncturist, Masters degree in Oriental Medicine
- Wednesday, November 18th-"Men In Faith"- Rev. Dr. Frank M. Reid III, Pastor, Bethel AME Church , Monsignor Damien Nalpa, Pastor St. Gregory the Great, Bishop Eugene Sutton, Maryland Episcopal Diocese
- Wednesday, November 25th-
"Men in Music and the Arts"- Dr. Eric Conway, Director Morgan State University Choir
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Upcoming Be Fit Baltimore Events
Charles Harris Mega Fitness Workout Come Work out with Charles Harris, Maysa Leak, and the fitness four for his mega fitness workout, November, 23rd, 7-8pm, Cahill Recreation Center, 4001 Clifton Avenue, 21216.
Be Fit Baltimore TV. If you can't work out with us in person, work out with us via TV25 with Be Fit Baltimore airing everyday at 6am, 10am, 2pm, 6pm, 10pm.
Blog with Maysa. Popular jazz musician and Baltimore native, Maysa, has taken a 6 month Be Fit Baltimore challenge to lose weight and eat healthy. To learn about Maysa's experiences, click here.
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Upcoming PEACE Baltimore Events
PEACE Baltimore Volleyball at Medfield Recreation Center.
Join 92Q and teenagers from all over Baltimore City for PEACE Baltimore Volleyball, Friday, November 13th, 4-7pm at Mefield Recreation Center, 1501 Woodheights Avenue, Baltimore, MD. 21211. To learn more about PEACE Baltimore events and how to get involved, text the word "PEACE" to the number 79685 or visit www.peacebaltimore.com. Please note standard text message rates apply.
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Tree Baltimore
One tree can make a difference. Where will you plant yours? TreeBaltimore is part of the Mayor's Cleaner, Greener Baltimore Initiative. Our goal is to double Baltimore's tree canopy by the year 2037. Baltimore, we cannot do it without you. For more information on TreeBaltimore and ways you can help please call (410) 396-7900 or visit www.treebaltimore.baltimorecity.gov. Upcoming TreeBaltimore events:
Saturday, Nov. 7th
TreeBaltimore/Constellation Partnership Announcement and FREE Tree Giveaway, DeWees Park, 9 a.m.-noonJoin Mayor Sheila Dixon, TreeBaltimore and Constellation energy to announce a three-year partnership. The event will also include tree plantings and FREE trees delivered to City residents by Bike Baltimore. Varieties include Red Oak, Willow Oak, Redbud and River Birch. For more information, please call Anne Draddy at 410-926-4195.
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2009 Fall Chrysanthemum Show
Join the Department of Recreation and Parks Now-Nov. 15th at the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore for the 2009 Fall Chrysanthemum Show: Homegrown Harvest. Check out the vibrant golden, burnt orange and deep red mums, pumpkins, and cornstalks that make up the displays and receive information on a variety of vegetables harvested during the season. This is our most educational Mum Show ever, but we've managed to keep it a fun event for the whole family. The Conservatory is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and is FREE and open to the public. A $2 donation per person is encouraged.
Learn more at www.baltimorecity.gov/recnparks. |
CPHA Holds 68th Annual Meeting
REnew!REinvent! REenergize!
Tuesday, November 10, 5:30-8pm, Lucky's Warehouse, 3430 2nd Street, Brooklyn. CPHA's meeting will feature a panel talking about "Building a Green Economy" for Baltimore -- everyone from a public housing resident working with the youth to teach her neighbors how to recycle to a volunteer community captain for the City's Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge. Along with a reception, several city and state agencies and nonprofits will have information on how you can reduce your carbon footprint and what you can do to protect our environment -- in your home and at your work. For more information, go to www.cphabaltimore.org. |
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Veterans Day Ceremony
Wednesday, November 11, 10am at the War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay Street. For additional information or assistance, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at 410-396-6187. For Veterans with a mobility disability needing transportation to the Veterans Day Celebration, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at 410-396-6188 by Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
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Coldspring Jazz Quarter at First Unitarian Church of Baltimore
November 13, 8pm. Join this Baltimore based group for a cabaret evening of jazz. Soft drinks and bar snacks provided. Beer and wine for purchase. Tickets ($12) available at the door. Use Parish Hall entrance on Charles St., corner of Hamilton St. downtown. For a sample of their sound, visit: www.coldspringjazz.com. Contact: MusicCommittee@FirstUnitarian.net.
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Census Workshop
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Morgan State University. The U.S Bureau of Census has designated parts of Maryland including Baltimore City as extremely hard-to-count areas. Each family of four undercounted, amounts to approximately $4000 per year and $40,000 in loss of federal funds over the ten-year span following the Census count. Our communities, city and state cannot afford to lose this kind of $$$ during the current economic crisis. Join us for a workshop to explore efforts by federal, state and local officials to reduce the undercount. |
Call to Action: Dirty Alley Blitz
This month's Mayor's Office of Neighborhoods call to action is the "Dirty Alley Blitz". Call 311 to report dirty alleys in your neighborhood including bulk items, debris, illegally dumped items and large amounts of trash bags. See details about the Cleaner Greener Healthier Safer Neighborhood Ambassador Program at http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ambassador. |
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Looking for a better way to get around downtown? A brand-new transportation system is coming to the downtown area soon. To better connect Baltimore residents, workers, businesses, and visitors, twenty-one hybrid EcoSaver IV buses will circulate on three downtown routes, seven days a week-with no fare or boarding fee. The circulator routes will run south to north from the Inner Harbor Visitor Center to Penn Station, and east to west from Harbor East to the B&O Railroad Museum. With buses arriving approximately every ten minutes, the circulator system is planned to connect with Amtrak, MARC, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MTA bus lines, two water connectors (Maritime Park to Tide Point and Canton Waterfront Park to Tide Point), and parking garages located on the fringes of downtown. For more information, visit www.yournameyourride.com. | |
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