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This year, the City of Baltimore is partnering with community leaders and small business owners to hold the 6th annual Miracle on Main Streets citywide holiday event. Throughout the month of December, Miracle on Main Streets encourages people in and around Baltimore to explore the city's historic neighborhoods while supporting local businesses.
During Miracle on Main Streets, people are encouraged to stroll city streets, enjoy free holiday festivities, and park for free while searching for the perfect gift at unique shops in Baltimore's ten Main Streets neighborhoods-Belair-Edison, Brooklyn, East Monument Street, Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Hamilton-Lauraville, Highlandtown, Pennsylvania Avenue, Pigtown, and Waverly.
Baltimore's Main Street districts offer more than just an opportunity to cross items off your shopping list-they offer you a shopping experience you cannot get anywhere else. Where else but Baltimore could you roller skate with Santa, eat cookies with the Santa Pig, or enjoy Moonlight Madness in Federal Hill?
Special events and promotions take place throughout the month in each neighborhood. Over 50 free activities and events will take place in the 10 neighborhoods, including tree lightings, concerts, parades, Santa visits, and much more. Thanks to a partnership with BDC, Baltimore's Parking Authority, and the Department of Transportation, street meters will be bagged for free parking on all 10 Main Streets every weekend through Christmas.
This weekend, the Fell's Point Main Street will kick-off the Holiday Season with the arrival of Santa Claus by tugboat. It is part of the 7th annual "Olde Tyme Christmas" in Fell's Point, which includes a breakfast with St. Nick, an eggnog contest, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. In the Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street, the 3rd Annual "Holidays on Harford" welcomes people with caroling, holiday crafts, and a visit from Santa.
On Saturday, I will join people in Highlandtown to celebrate the great Baltimore tradition of Holiday Train Gardens. I am excited to join people who are shopping in one of Baltimore's most unique communities as we light the Highlandtown Christmas tree.
For a complete schedule of events taking place this weekend and throughout the month, go to www.MiracleOnMainStreets.com.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my website or by email at mayor@baltimorecity.gov. You can also follow the Mayor's Office and be a part of the conversation on Twitter. |
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Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
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Temporary Water Outage The Department of Public Works has announced that water main and valve repair will be conducted in a portion of west Baltimore. Starting at 11:00 pm on Friday, December 3 and ending at approximately 8:00 am on Saturday, December 4, the impacted area will experience a temporary water outage. Citizens are urged to store adequate water for household use prior to this event. The area affected includes portions of Upton, Harlem Park, Heritage Crossing, and Sandtown-Winchester. The approximate boundaries of the outage are North Arlington Avenue on the west, Mosher Street on the north, Division Street/Druid Hill Avenue on the east and Edmondson Avenue/West Preston Street on the south. For more information, call 410-396-7870 or 311. |
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Point-In-Time "Homeless Census" Volunteers Needed The Mayor's Office of Human Services, Homeless Services Program, in partnership with Morgan State University, is conducting its bi-annual Point-in-Time, a federally mandated project that aims to obtain an accurate count of homeless persons. The results of the census directly affect funding for homeless outreach, housing, and service programs and guides federal and local homeless policy. Volunteers are needed to conduct surveys in the early morning hours of January 25, between 1:00 am and 6:00 am. Click here to register for a volunteer training. To find out more about the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Baltimore, go to www.endinten.org. |
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Don't Wait: Get Your Flu Shot Today!
Flu season is here. The most effective way to protect yourself, your family, and your friends from influenza is to get vaccinated. Each flu season, the Baltimore City Health Department provides free vaccinations at clinics across the city. Call 311 or visit the Health Department Website to find the clinic nearest you.
Other, simple ways to avoid the flu and stay healthy this fall:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, scrubbing vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Do not share personal items like drinks, food, or unwashed utensils.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or by using the elbow, arm or sleeve instead of the hand when a tissue is not available.
If someone in your household becomes sick and develops a fever, the person should stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours. Staying home when sick with flu will reduce the number of others who may get sick. |
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A Monumental Occasion
Thursday, December 2, 5:30 pm
Mount Vernon Place, 600 Block of N. Charles Street The 39th annual lighting of Baltimore's Washington Monument will feature local entertainers, food, and holiday activities. Sesame Street's Elmo will appear between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm to greet the crowd and sing a special song. Baltimore native Kevin Clash, performer of Elmo, will be this year's Celebrity Lighter. Shortly before 7:30 pm, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will join Clash to flip the switch to light the Monument and start the fireworks display. For more information, visit www.godowntownbaltimore.com or call 410-244-1030. |
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Downtown Dollar or Less Days
Saturday, December 4-Sunday, December 5
Various Locations Visitors and residents can enjoy downtown with reduced admission to more than a dozen of Baltimore's most popular attractions and cultural venues. This event, presented by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, includes deals at attractions like the Top of the World Observation Deck, Maryland Science Center, National Aquarium in Baltimore, and many more. For more information and a complete listing of locations, visit godowntownbaltimore.com and click on Events. |
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Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day
Saturday, December 4, 12:00 noon-6:00 pm
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, 21 S. Eutaw Street See visual and performing artists, visit their work studios, and purchase original artwork. More than a dozen artists showcase their work, including mixed-media, paintings, photographs, and sculptures. The Shop at Bromo, a newly added retail store that sells artwork by regional artists, will have extended hours. For more information, call 410-752-8632 or visit www.bromoseltzerartstower.com. |
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Mayor's Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 5, 2:00 pm
Hampden, along Falls Road and 36th Street The 38th Annual Mayor's Christmas Parade will feature marching bands, floats, celebrity performers, and the arrival of Santa Claus. Join Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the Baltimore Marching Ravens, the Buomi Temple performers, Parade Grand Marshall John Astin, and more for this yearly holiday tradition. For more information, visit www.mayorschristmasparade.com. |
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Uncommon Voices Series: The Future of Baltimore
Sunday, December 5, 4:00 pm
Bolton Street Synagogue, 212 W. Cold Spring Lane Dan Rodricks from WYPR will moderate this roundtable discussion, featuring an eclectic group of distinguished leaders from the Baltimore area, including Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. From the economy and education to social services and sports, Baltimore leaders will discuss and forecast their predictions for Baltimore's future. For more information or to RSVP, contact Debbie Barnes at 410-235-5354. |
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Komen for the Cure Focus Group
Thursday, December 9, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Enoch Pratt Free Library Cherry Hill Branch, 606 Cherry Hill Road Susan G. Komen for the Cure will conduct this relaxed discussion on various topics related to your community, breast cancer, and breast health programs and services. Light refreshments will be served and participants will be eligible for a grocery or restaurant gift card. Women between the ages of 40 and 64 who live in Baltimore and have or have not had a mammogram are needed. Please call 410-938-8990 to register, or for more information. |
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Cease Violence/Increase Education Family and Friends Night Out
December 10, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Eubie Blake Jazz Institute and Culture Center, 847 N. Howard St. The David B. Wright Memorial Foundation hosts this event as a follow-up to its student essay, poetry, and art contest. The contest winner will read or show their work. Celebrate with poetry readings, jazz, line dancing, and light fare. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults. For more information, visit www.davidbwrightmemorialfoundation.org. |
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Baltimore Reads Holiday Fair
Saturday, December 11, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Baltimore Reads Book Bank, 501 N. Calvert Street Kids who attend this free fair will be invited to take home free books and have the opportunity to choose holiday gifts for family members for free or at kid-friendly prices. The day will feature story time and information on volunteering and community service projects for teenagers. For more information, visit www.baltimorereads.org or call 410-752-3595. |
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Mayor's Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 12, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
City Hall, 100 N. Holliday Street You are invited to attend an open house hosted by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. Bring the whole family to enjoy performances from local community groups such as the Douglass High School Jazz Ensemble and the Shalom Jewish Choir. In the spirit of giving, donations of canned goods, hats, scarves, and gloves will be collected to support My Sister's Place Women's Center, a daytime shelter for homeless women and children. Parking validation for the Baltimore Street Garage (15 Guilford Ave.) will be available while supplies last. For more information, visit www.baltimorecity.gov. |
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Kwanzaa Family Day
Sunday, December 12, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive Join the BMA for a celebration of family, community, and culture. Learn about the seven Ngozu Saba, or principles of Kwanzaa, enjoy hands-on art activities such as making an African headdress or fly whisk, and see live family performances by DishiBem Traditional Contemporary Dance and Jali-D. For more information, call 443-573-1700 or visit www.artbma.org. |
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Renters in Foreclosure Workshops
Tuesday, December 14, 6:00 pm (please RSVP by December 8th)
Public Justice Center, 1 North Charles Street, Suite 200 These two free workshops are designed to help tenants whose landlords are in foreclosure. Attendees will receive detailed information regarding their rights as tenants throughout the course of a foreclosure, as well as one-on-one consultations with Public Justice Center attorneys and paralegals. Attendees should bring any lease, notices, or other case documents about the foreclosure with them. To RSVP, please call either Erin Barrett or Nora Mahlberg at (410) 625-9409. |
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Neighborhood Grants Program Workshops
Monday, December 20, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Baltimore Community Foundation, 2 East Read Street Baltimore Community Foundation's Neighborhood Grants Program (NGP) hosts these two workshops for community organizations interested in tackling neighborhood improvement projects. Participation in one of the two workshops is mandatory for all NGP applicants. Learn about BCF's Neighborhood Grants Program and review the application process. For more information or to RSVP (by Thursday, December 16), contact Dion Cartwright at dcartwright@bcf.org. |
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