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My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of last week's tragedy at Fort Hood. It is because of brave men and women like the ones who were senselessly killed, that we can enjoy the freedoms of this country. There is no doubt it will take time for their tight knit community to heal. Its resurgence will be a symbol of the fortitude and resilience of our great nation.
 Every year on Veteran's Day I have the honor of recognizing men and women such as these from Baltimore City who served-and continue to serve-our country. As a citizen, and as a Mayor, I thank all of you who have volunteered to protect our nation and the promise it holds. This includes our firemen and policemen for risking their lives everyday to protect the citizens of Baltimore City.
On Veteran's Day this year, I was joined by close to 200 Baltimore City young men and women serving in our ROTC to commemorate our veterans. As we recognized the sacrifice of our former and current servicemen and women, these young people served as a reminder of why our liberty and freedom are worth fighting for.
I was also joined by City Council President Stephanie Rawlings Blake, Comptroller Joan Pratt, Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, Councilman Robert Curran, Councilwoman Rochelle "Rikki" Spector, Councilman Bill Henry, Delegate Melvin Stukes and Mayor Jeffrey Slavin of Somerset, Maryland to swear in members of the newly formed Veterans Commission.
This new commission will serve as a voice for veterans who live in the City and enable us to better address their needs. I want to thank former State Delegate Clarence "Tiger" Davis for agreeing to be the Commission's first Chair and the members of the City Council for recognizing its importance. It is our responsibility, as people who enjoy the freedoms which our servicemen and women fight for on our behalf, to remember the price we pay for our liberty.
We must also pray for those veterans who are living on the margins, and who need our help the most. In our City, the Baltimore Station and Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training shelters serve hundreds of veterans with supportive services. These are men and women who have fallen on hard times. At these shelters, they receive emergency and transitional housing, job training and other support vital to them getting back on their feet. As we renew our commitment to veterans with the newly formed Veteran's Commission, it is vital that we remember those in need and most vulnerable. We owe it to them to be there in their hour of need.
Last, I want to thank the families of our veterans and those currently serving. Having a loved one in uniform requires sacrifice. We live in a country where great things are possible. Your courage and strength is the foundation of what ties us all together as Americans: our democracy and freedom.
Sincerely,
Sheila Dixon Mayor, Baltimore |
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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:
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, Taylor Branch, Author and Historian.
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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 6:30am, 11am, 2pm, 3:30pm, 8pm.
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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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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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. |
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Bob the Vid Tech's Big City Adventure
Bob the Vid Tech has a report about the big city due at school. Join his latest fun adventure as he learns all about Baltimore City. How did Baltimore get its name? Were there really pirates in the Inner Harbor? Did kids once have jobs? How does a big city actually work? Tune in and find out on Bob the Vid Tech's Big City Adventure! This special MPT program airs November 25 at 10:30-11am, December 23 at 11:30am and December 28 at 9am. |
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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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