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| This summer, one of the nation's premiere law enforcement organizations, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), will come to Baltimore for their 34th annual conference and exhibition. Over 2,000 law enforcement professionals from across the globe will assemble in our city to train for keeping the citizens of the world safe. We are excited for the opportunity to welcome NOBLE to Baltimore from July 7-15.
Founded in 1976, NOBLE members represent the top levels of command in city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies around the country. Their mission is to ensure equity in the administration of justice, and provide solutions to crime issues facing all communities.
 It is fitting that NOBLE chose Baltimore for this year's conference. Baltimore's first African-American Police Commissioner, Bishop Robinson, is a founding member and past president of NOBLE. What's more, over the past decade our city has recorded significant decrease in crime, most recently achieving a 20-year low in homicides. The brave men and women of the Baltimore Police Department have much to share with members of this important organization.
At the conference, attendees will attend workshops with subjects including re-entry and mentoring partnerships, grant writing, firearms trafficking, gang prevention, and my personal favorite-women as leaders. Law enforcement professionals from Nigeria and the Caribbean will join officers from across the country in these workshops.
In addition to activities taking place in the conference, attendees will hold a march in honor of fallen police officers on June 14th. The march will begin at the corner of Biddle Street and Kenwood Avenue and end with a vigil the Israel Baptist Church. Officers will be dressed in their uniforms. I encourage Baltimore residents to gather along the route to show their respect to the men and women who have committed and sacrificed their lives on behalf of the communities they serve. |
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Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
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MSU Tutoring Corps
The Office of Community Service at Morgan State University offers a FREE summer tutoring program for children in grades K-8. The ten-week summer tutoring program begins on Tuesday, June 1st and ends on Sunday, August 8th. Tutoring will take place at Morgan State University, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane. For additional information, call 443-885-4328. |
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Medicare Extra Help Program
Under a new law, more Medicare beneficiaries could qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. Some things no longer count as income and resources. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year. For more information, visit www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp. |
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Community Energy Savers Grants
The City of Baltimore has committed $1 million in Stimulus funds to a competitive grant program for community and neighborhood organizations to reduce energy use. The Community Energy Savers Grant is designed to provide community groups with technical assistance and the financial resources needed to reduce energy use, by either their organization or their target audience. For more information or to apply, visit www.baltimoresustainability.org. |
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Pro Bono Day Saturday, May 22, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Legal Aid Bureau, 500 East Lexington Street The Bar Association of Baltimore City invites you to discuss your civil legal problems one-on-one with an attorney at this FREE legal clinic. Registration is not required. Please bring any relevant documents with you.
For more information, call 410-539-5936 ext. 102 or email probono@baltimorebar.org. |
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Ride Around the Reservoir Saturday, May 22, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Druid Hill Park Reservoir Get active with Recreation and Parks! Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children's bikes and helmets are available. A donation of $2 is appreciated.
For more information, call 410-396-7900. |
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Swann Park Grand Re-opening Saturday, May 22, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Swann Park on McComas Street Celebrate the re-opening of Swann Park at a day filled with games, food and fun! Parking is available at the Port Covington Wal-Mart lot. Shuttle service will be provided to the park. This activity is FREE and open to the public.
Call 410-396-7900 for more information. |
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St. Paul Community Head Start Health & Fun Day Saturday, May 22, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
1919 North Broadway For more information, call 410-366-8277. |
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Let's Eat! Charles Street Saturday, May 22, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
300 Block of North Charles Street Try food from more than ten of Charles Street's finest restaurants and other entertainment venues. Bring the entire family and spend an afternoon indulging in delicious food, revitalizing drinks, live music, and other family activities. Admission is free, but food and beverage prices may vary. |
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Plants & People Sunday: Science Demonstrations Sunday, May 23, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, 3100 Swan Drive Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and other ancient people had their favorite plants. Which ones are still with us? Which ones have disappeared? Professor Alan Stone of Johns Hopkins University will lead the discussion.
For more information, call 410-396-0008. |
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Suit-A-Palooza Wednesday, May 26, 5:00 pm
Lyric Opera House, 130 West Mount Royal Avenue Suited to Succeed empowers Baltimore area women in their transition from unemployment to self-sufficiency. This 10th Annual Live & Silent Auction will feature musical entertainment and refreshment.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (410) 528-1799, or visit www.suitedtosucceed.org. |
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BCRP Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, May 26, 7:00 pm
Madison Square Recreation Center, 1400 East Biddle Street Let your voice be heard! Meetings are open to the public and take place the fourth Wednesday of each month. Your participation is encouraged.
To learn more, call 410-396-7900. |
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Family Fishing Fun Thursday, May 27, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Patterson Park Boat Lake, 200 South Linwood Street Enjoy fishing, fun, games, crafts, and prizes. This is "catch and release" fishing for Backyard Bass! Bring your own fishing rod or borrow one of ours. Bait will be provided. An adult must accompany all children. No fishing license required during this event. Admission is FREE.
To learn more, call 410-396-9392. |
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Dayspring Head Start Community Health & Fun Day Friday, May 28, 11:00 am-3:30 pm
Lake Montebello at Whitman Drive For more information, call 410-366-0599. |
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UMMC Shock Trauma Center Tour Friday, May 28, 4:00 pm
The David B. Wright Memorial Foundation encourages teens to participate in the Violence Prevention Program (VPP) Promoting Healthy Alternatives for Teens (PHAT) tour of University of Maryland Medical System R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Parental consent and pre-registration is required.
For more information, call 443-438-5203. |
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