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August 2009
There are lots of things that make Butchers Hill the great neighborhood that it is - the architecture, location, our parks, but most of all YOU. Our August meeting will focus on introducing you to some neighbors you might not have met and give you some idea of the structure of our organization and what makes us tick.
 We’ll begin with brief reports by each committee chair about what they do and in some cases what they would like to do if they had more volunteers. You will also have an opportunity to ask each chair questions and make suggestions on how they can broaden their activities.
We will also tell you how easy it is to organize a progressive dinner and to form a book club. These are both wonderful ways to meet neighbors and broaden your horizons. (Not such a big secret - Butchers Hill has some incredible chefs and many avid readers).
I’ll be asking for volunteers of course. Specifically I’ll be looking for someone to coordinate our greening program for next year by working with the City Forestry Department on a tree plan. I’d also like to have a web team to keep butchershill.org current, add a few new pages, and update some of the older pages.
We’ll be looking for some new faces this January for the Executive Committee. A nominating committee will be elected at the September meeting. New faces and new ideas are another important element of the long term success of our organization. Please think about serving. I’ll be glad to answer any questions about what’s involved.
And the bylaw saga continues... We’ll have one last vote regarding the late change to what constitutes a quorum for the Executive Committee. The bylaws may be found at butchershill.org.
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residents respond to:
new trash regulations
Biggest Complaints :
- PET OWNERS ALLOWING DOGS TO URINATE ON TRASH CONTAINERS AND/OR PUTTING POOP BAGGIES IN OTHER PEOPLE'S CANS (inconsiderate & illegal). These cans are brought back through the home until next pickup.
- Lids not being put back on cans after collection.
2-FER HELPFUL HINT: Neighbors who are home during the day, if they are so inclined, could do a great service by replacing lids and place cans by steps - preventing an open can inviting public use and problems exiting parked cars. This once-a-week service would be much appreciated.
HOTTEST HINT: Share a container, and the responsibility that goes with it. Neighbors who do not generate 32 gallons of garbage a week are taking turns placing a shared container out, seeing the lid is secure and taking it in until next pick-up.
STINKY TRASH TIP: Leave in frig until night before pickup, wrap in plastic bags/cling wrap/zip lock bags.
BEST BONUS: Once a week recycling! So much of today's trash is recyclable and NO SPECIAL CONTAINER REQUIRED – USING PAPER BAGS OR BOXES are acceptable leaving nothing to bring back in after pickup. Huge leaf collection bags are available at Home Depot - 5 for $1.88.
Future problems - wet, snowy, icy cans coming through a home. TRICK: use a designated towel or put the whole empty can into a contractor sized plastic bag, so it is clean coming through the house.
SAVE THE DATES! 2009 Butchers Hill Events:
Fall Flea Market – September 19
House Tour - Sunday, October 18
Holiday Potluck – Sunday, December 6
photos and a thank you from the potluck picnic last month !
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August Community Calendar
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July 27 |
July 28 |
July 29 |
July 30 |
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2 Shakespeare PP
1-3 PM (Pg. 4)
Fluid Movements PP 5:30 PM (Pg. 4) |
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Concert in PP
Chopteeth |
5 Butchers Hill
GENERAL MEETING, 7 PM |
6 Streetscape Committee 7PM
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FestAfrica PP
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FestAfrica PP |
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Land Use Committee 7PM |
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Book Club I |
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Initiatives 7:30PM
C.O.P. 7:30 PM
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13 Executive
Committee
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Education Committee 7PM |
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Flea Market Committee 7PM |
19 Block Reps
& Crime Prevention 7PM |
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House Tour Committee 7PM |
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22 St. Gabriel
Italian Festival, noon -8PM (22-23)
Stiles & Exeter St. |
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C.O.P. 7:30 PM |
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BHA Committees and Monthly Meetings
Crime Prevention/Block Representatives: Wednesday, August 19th, 7 PM, 2105 E. Baltimore St. The committee meets monthly to share information from our block representatives and to coordinate action. New block representatives wanted; if interested e-mail or call Carolyn: c.boitnott@verizon.net, 410-522-4991.
Police ask that residents call 410-666-DRUG to report repeated suspected drug activity, but always call 911 if you need immediate police response. Protect your car from break-ins, do not leave anything valuable or tempting in your car, not even a quarter.
- Butchers Hill Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.): Butchers Hill Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) has been regularly patrolling the neighborhood for over six years, and conducts its walk-arounds on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We meet at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Patterson Park Ave. and Lombard St. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Evan Helfrich, 410-342-2148, ubik14@netscape.net.
- Community Representative, School 27 School Improvement Team: Carolyn Boitnott, 410-522-4991.
- Education Committee: Monday, Aug. 17th, 7PM, at 232 S. Patterson Park Ave.. Will be discussing plans to support the fall reopening of the two schools we support, plus the fall kickoff event. Contacts: Tori Simms, Carolyn Boitnott or Martha Del Pizzo. Contact: Tori Simms, 410-675-4948, tori.simms@kimball.com.
- Flea Market Committee: Tuesday, August 18th, 7PM, at 232 S. Patterson Park Ave. We are looking to add new people to the committee. If you have any interest in any aspect, all are welcome. Please contact Tori Simms, 410-675-4948, tori.simms@kimball.com.
- House Tour Planning Meeting Thursday, Aug. 20th, 7 PM, 2029 E. Pratt St. All are welcome and we’d be happy to see new faces. We can always use help. Contact Dee at DeeLundelius@verizon.net or Sue at SueNoon@cavtel.net .
- Community Initiatives: Wednesday, Aug. 12th, 7:30PM, 2110 E. Baltimore St. Stop by for a sneak peek at the revised packets and help us prepare to welcome new neighbors! Call Kathy Hackett, ktyhack@gmail.com, 410-327-2447. To request a new neighbor packetemail BHAmember@gmail.com. NEW NEIGHBORS: See the Moving In link on our web site: www.butchershill.org
- Book Club I: Tuesday, August 11th, time TBA, "The Archivist" by Martha Cooley. Interested in joining? Please contact: Anne Puckett, anne_puckett@hotmail.com, 410-675-8765.
- Land Use: Monday, Aug. 10th, 7 PM, at the White House, 27 S. Patterson Park Ave. The Land Use Committee reminds homeowners in the 2100 and 2200 blocks of E. Baltimore St. and the 2200 block of E. Pratt St. that you live in a City historic district. All exterior work and painting must be submitted to CHAP and Butchers Hill. We're happy to help with any questions. Contact Virgil Bartram: 410-327-4964. CHAP's number is 410-396-4866.
- BHA Executive Committee: Thursday, August 13th, 7:00 PM, 2002 E. Pratt St. Contact Barry Glassman, bglassma@verizon.net
- Streetscape Committee: Thursday, Aug. 6th, 7PM, at 2109 E. Baltimore St. This Committee’s focus is on education and assistance with trash and litter –keeping our streets healthy and attractive, free from trash, litter, and animal waste. **Maps showing our color boundaries for trash & recycling pickup are available at the General Meeting and in New Neighbor packets (see Community Initiatives). For trash guidelines, please see www.butchershill.org/about/trash.pdf Contact Rob Steinberg: rsteinberg@ariba.com or 443-603-9923.
- Newsletter: Wednesday, Aug. 12th is the deadline for all articles, ads, and notices for the SEPTEMBER issue of the BHA newsletter. Contact Patricia Clark: BHAnewsletter@gmail.com
Ë Ì Ë Butchers Hill GENERAL MEETING, August 5th Ë Ì Ë
Meeting: 7:00 PM St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chester & Lombard. Contact Barry Glassman, bglassma@verizon.net
AGENDA: “A Look Behind the Scenes” BH Committees and what they are focusing on.
“BH POTLUCK COOKOUT A HUGE SUCCESS”
The Butchers Hill Potluck has always been a success, but this year we out did ourselves! The weather was absolutely perfect for an evening of getting to know one another. There were those who have been in the community for a long time, new to the neighborhood people, and those who have moved but keep being drawn back. I guess they really miss us! George (Larson’s corner store, S. Collington and Lombard) played the keyboard and the accordion throughout the event, while Larry (Bondoggies Caterers) kept the hamburgers, hotdogs, smoked ribs, and smoked brisket (if you were lucky enough to get some!) coming on. I noticed some foot action going on to the beat of the music back in the corner! A good time was had by all as shown by these photos taken by a photographer whose name I didn’t catch (please include your name when you drop off such great photos so I can give you credit! )
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Thanks to all who attended the pot luck picnic. A perfect evening of food, laughter, music, children and neighbors. I personally appreciated the opportunity to hear about some of your concerns and to meet some new neighbors. And of course kudos to our ace crew who made it happen.
No fireworks for this month’s meeting, but hopefully we’ll have a good attendance from those of you who are curious about what goes on “behind the scenes”.
Barry Glassman President BHA
SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY
3601 Eastern Ave., (410)396-1580, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday open til 8pm, other days til 5, no Sunday hours. Email sel@prattlibrary.org for more info.
Adult Programs
Every Wednesday, Join fellow novices and fluent speakers to engage in casual conversation in both English and Spanish, 11AM
Thursday, Aug. 13 - Music in the Garden: The Retro Rockets plays hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. 5:30 PM
Teen Programs
Monday, Aug. 3, – “Gregor the Overlander” snacks and book discussion. 3 PM
Tuesday, Aug. 4 – Hip Hop Olympics: remix popular games with a hip hop twist, 3:30PM.
Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Teen Game Night
Monday, Aug. 10 - Teen Choice Book Club. Read what you want – and come to discuss it. PM
Tuesday, Aug. 11 - Just for Teens: Even More Drama. An acting workshop, focusing on improvisation, monologue, and scene work. Limited to 20 participants. Call 410-396-1580 to register. 1:30 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 12 - Wii Open Play. Bring friends. 3 PM
Ages 3 -5
Every Monday 11AM - Mother Goose on the Loose
Every Thursday, 11AM (except 8/6) Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Aug. 11, 6 PM - Sing the great children’s songs with Alina Lightchaser on guitar. |
flea market committee: needs volunteers
The Friends of Patterson Park and the Butchers Hill Association sponsor a gift of time, space and good will to all non-profits and the communities surrounding Patterson Park in the form of the Spring and Fall Flea Markets. It is a truly family event, designed to offer "recycling" in a form that is win-win-win for sellers, buyers and Goodwill Industries. It takes a lot of folks to pull it off. If we are to continue to have two Flea Markets a year we need more active participation at the organizational (committee) level as well as:
- Someone to contact the community and non profit associations in the neighborhood throughout the year.
- Someone to ask the Hispanic store owners along part of Eastern Avenue and/or Broadway if they would allow a poster in their window and distribute.
- Someone with a truck or van to either bring Larry's grill to the park at 9 am and/or take it back to his garage in the neighborhood at 4 pm.
- Volunteers on the day of the event to: monitor vehicles arriving in the park (7-9 am), survey participants and the public during the event, work 2 hours at either the food or flea market booth.
Join in the secret: volunteering is a way that likeminded people meet and have fun while doing good work for the community. If you think you can assist at any level, please contact: Tori Simms tori.simms@kimball.com or come to the next Flea Market Committee meeting.
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AUGUST IN PATTERSON PARK
Shakespeare in the Park, Aug. 2, 1-3 PM, “Midsummer Night’s Dream” , at the base of Pagoda Hill in the grove of sycamores.
Fluid Movement Water Ballet. Aug. 2, 5:30PM “Strange Customs: The Flurry Animal” at the Patterson Park Pool.
PNC Concerts in Patterson Park. Pagoda Hill, near the intersection of Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave. 6:30-8:30pm.
Tuesday, August 4 – Chopteeth, Afrofunk – Big Band
FestAfrica, August 8-9, noon to 8PM. Music, dance, arts and crafts, food and more. Admission $5, free for children under 10.
Visit our website for complete General Meeting notes, newsletters, “moving in” information, Butchers Hill history, Butchers Hill Artists, and so much more at www.butchershill.org
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Volunteer or Donate to the Southeast Anchor Library
3601 Eastern Ave., currently serving 900 kids in the Summer Reading Program, plus teens and adults!
Public funding does not support Pratt literacy efforts, such as the Summer Learning Program, which costs $60 per child to provide. Won’t you consider sponsoring a child or teen? Please include “Summer Learning Program” on your check or letter. Our branch also needs volunteers to help shelve all those wonderful books the community is using! Hours are flexible and a one-hour training is included. Please call Cindy Kleback at 410-396-1580 for more information. (An application and background check will be included in the process.) The Butchers Hill Association is a community sponsor of the Friends of the Southeast Anchor Library and encourages all to become an active member today! Contact Jackie Watts at jwatts2@mac.com |
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