Wednesday, September 6
West Wednesdays: Hear about the ongoing fight for police accountability in the Tyrone West case and all victims of police misconduct. This event happens every Wednesday. For more information, go to: facebook.com/justicefortyronewest.
Men’s Rap: Wellness resources for the community, presented by the Pride Center of Maryland. Every first and third Wednesday of the month. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Druid Heights Community Center, 2140 McCulloh Street. For more information, go to:.pridecentermd.org or call: 443-873-0369.
Thursday, September 7
Info Session for Community College of Baltimore County and Maryland Food Bank FoodWorks: This FoodWorks program includes academic classroom work and hands-on food preparation experience in the Maryland Food Bank’s state-of-the-art Bauer Community Kitchen. 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Virtual. For more information, call: 443-840-5840 or email: hospitalitycareers@ccbcmd.edu.
Hard Histories: Reckoning with Racism, Forging Just Futures: A conversation with Jamelle Bouie, Sherrilyn Ifill, and Asma Naeem about using the difficult past to bring about a more just future. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art’s Meyerhoff Auditorium, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to: snfagora.jhu.edu or call: 410.516.5900.
STOP the BGE Rate Hikes: An important conversation on BGE’s proposed $602 million rate hikes and their impact on energy customers. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1199SEIU Offices, 611 North Eutaw Street. For more information, email: emily@marylandpirg.org or marceline@econaction.org.
Brooklyn Community Meeting: An opportunity for Brooklyn Homes residents and neighbors to engage directly with city leaders following the Brooklyn Homes shooting in July. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle School, 4301 10th Street. For more information, go to: mayor.baltimorecity.gov.
Friday, September 8
Flashback Fridays Present By Kicking It With The Co-Op: A community party full of love, light and education that builds cooperation and community. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cherry Hill Food Co-Op, 638 Cherry Hill Road. For more information, go to: cherryhillfoodcoop.com or call: 410-670-5876.
Saturday, September 9
Turner Station Annual Dumpster Day and Community Clean-Up: Volunteer to clean up streets, parks, and public spaces. 7 a.m. to noon at Turner Station Park, 23 Rayme Road, Dundalk. For more information, call: 410-302-2903.
West North Avenue Development Authority Comprehensive Community Meeting: A Comprehensive Community Planning Meeting for residents living along the West North Ave corridor. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Talon Center at Coppin State University, 2500 West North Avenue. For more information, go to: wnada.org or email: info@wnada.org.
Graffiti Alley and Charles North Clean Up: Join Motor House and Midtown Community Benefits District to clean up the North Avenue Corridor in Preparation for ArtScape. 9 a.m. to noon at Motor House, 120 West North Avenue. For more information, go to: midtownbaltimore.org or call: 410-528-1512.
East Baltimore Walking Tour: Mapping the Reservation: Ashley Minner, a community-based artist, scholar and an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, will lead walking tours based on her critical project, Mapping East Baltimore’s Reservation. 10 a.m. at South Broadway Baptist Church, 211 South Broadway. For more information, go to: prattlibrary.org or call: 410-396‑5430.
Baltimore Family Alliance New Babies on the Block 21209/21218: This event for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers includes nursery rhymes, snacks, and more. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Waldorf School of Baltimore, 4801 Tamarind Road. For more information, go to: baltimorefamilies.org or call: 443-966-3232.
The Nü You Conference: A conference for moms to be seen, heard, and supported. This event will feature on-site childcare and a wellness bar. 11 a.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to: numomish.com.
Sunday, September 10
Free Community Health and Wellness Fair: Free health checkups, fitness demos, and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries, 6000 Radecke Avenue. For more information, go to: mountpleasant.org or call: 410-325-3080.
Monday, September 11
Medicare Made Simple: A free educational presentation on Medicare. The class is designed to help you understand Medicare and when to sign up for it. Noon to 1 p.m. at CareFirst Engagement Center, 1501 South Clinton Street, Suite 100. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.
The Effect of Books, Literacy, and Screen Exposure on the Brain: Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library in welcoming the Kennedy Krieger Institute for a program around literacy and childhood development. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to: prattlibrary.org or call: 410-396‑5430.
Tuesday, September 12
Baltimore City Schools Special Public Board Meeting: Virtual. 5 p.m. For more information, go to: baltimorecityschools.org or call: 443-984-2000.
NAMI West Baltimore Connection Support Group: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ living with a mental health condition or looking for mental health support. 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Bon Secour’s Community Works Resource Center, 31 South Payson Street. For more information, go to: namibaltimore.org or call: 410-435-2600.
Wednesday, September 13
Baltimore City Council Public Safety and Government Operations Hearing: For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore Police Department, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, Housing Authority of Baltimore City and Department of Transportation to discuss the mass shooting that occurred in Brooklyn on July 2, 2023. 1 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to: baltimorecitycouncil.com or call: 410-396-4804.
BPD: Northern District Commander’s Monthly Crime and Community Meeting: Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month. Virtual. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, go to: baltimorepolice.org/find-my-district/northern-district.
Thursday, September 14
Baltimore City Health Department Virtual Naloxone Trainings: Virtual Naloxone Trainings from the Baltimore City Health Department Overdose Prevention Team. Noon to 1 p.m. Virtual. For more information, go to: health.baltimorecity.gov/oit.
Saturday, September 16
Farm Story Hour and Indigo Workshop – My Indigo World With Rosa Change: Local artist and author Rosa Chang will read her new book, “My Indigo World,” and lead an indigo dying workshop for kids. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Civic Works’ Food and Farm, 2801 Saint Lo Drive. For more information, go to: civicworks.com/programs/real-food-farm or call: 410-366-8533.
Hall of Fame and Legends Awards Ceremony and Reception: This event honors people who have succeeded and are giving back to their community. 5 p.m. at Cherry Hill Middlebranch Fitness and Wellness Center, 201 Reedbird Avenue. For more information, email: cherryhill@cherryhillhalloffame.com
Monday, September 18
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Meeting of the Baltimore City Council. 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to: baltimorecitycouncil.com or call: 410-396-4804.
Community Overdose Action Town Hall – Baltimore City: The Opioid Operational Command Center is excited to announce the Community Overdose Action Town Hall Series. Team members will be visiting each of Maryland’s 24 local jurisdictions to hear directly from community members about how we can do more to address the overdose crisis. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, email: oocc@maryland.gov.
Tuesday, September 19
Kaiser Permanente and Black Mental Health Alliance Present Mind Health: Shop Talk: Talks about mental health and the Black community. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Vanity the Salon, 1052 West Baltimore Street. For more information, go to: blackmentalhealth.com or call: 410-338-2642.