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December 2009 
Things have been eerily quiet lately with nary a single crisis so nothing to report there. Dee and I managed to get away for 11 days and are especially happy to report that even though I had email over there, I could have done without it. As expected, we had a good neighborhood cleanup, the house tour went successfully as expected, and even the weather was unusually mild.
Since I'm known as somewhat of a curmudgeon, I do want to complain about the attendance at the November "school meeting." We had three excellent presentations from principals and heard about many exciting things on the horizon. Those of us who were there left the meeting with a better understanding of why we need to support our local schools. Back to my complaint. Our monthly meetings are much more than hearing about schools or digital cameras. They're about showing up because you are a part of Butchers Hill, meeting your neighbors, and having the opportunity to give feedback. Look beyond the immediate agenda and be an active member!
Those of you who know me will not be surprised that I am not riding off quietly into the sunset come January. I've been asked to be the Executive Director of the Southeast Presidents' Council. This is an organization comprised of the presidents of all 24 named neighborhoods in SE Baltimore. As you can guess, we have a very loud voice and the Mayor, the City Council President, and others have already reached out to us. Currently we are focusing on the Live Entertainment bill. In November we met
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bha holiday potluck!!!
sunday, december 6th, 6:00 pm
st. andrews orthodox church hall
chester & lombard streeTS
It's our annual Holiday get-together for the whole neighborhood! Bring your family & neighbors! Children welcome -- we will have a Kid's Corner with sitters. BHA supplies beverages and meat entrees. Please bring a dish to share that serves 8 to 10 people, such as a side dish, casserole, salad or dessert. Please bring a card with the name of your dish, and list any ingredients that may be allergenic, such as nuts, seafood, wheat, etc. Doors will be open at 5pm for setup and reheating dishes.
Volunteers needed for set up, clean-up, and sitters. Please contact Barry Glassman: bglassma@verizon.net or (410) 558-1080, include your phone number & email address.
TWO HOLIDAYS CHANGE PICKUP DAYS:
No recycle collected on Friday, Dec. 25th (Christmas). Recycling collected on Saturday, Dec. 26th.
No recycle collected on Friday, Jan. 1st (New Years Day). Recycling collected on Saturday, Jan. 2nd.
CREATIVE ALLIANCE AT THE PATTERSON
MERRY MART
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 – 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
3134 Eastern Ave. www.creativealliance.org
Avoid manic mall madness! Do your holiday shopping at The Patterson. 35+ fab local vendors with the best in regional crafts, arts, and gifts including our own Megin Diamond, Mark Supik and Three Stone Steps (Ellen Reich)! An event not to be missed! FREE entry. Cash bar.
GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT EARLY! COME TO THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT!
Thursday, December 3 – 7:00 PM
St. Michael Church (corner S. Wolfe & E. Lombard)
The concert features the Canticle Singers, a group from the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, St. Michael's Latino group, and a children's dance troupe. This Concert is open to the public. All contributions are appreciated and help support the work of the Julie Community Center. |
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TRASH PICKUP **GRN ZONE: WEDNESDAY RECYCLING **GRN ZONE: FRIDAY
**RED ZONE: THURSDAY **RED ZONE: TUESDAY
**BLUE ZONE: TUESDAY **BLUE ZONE: THURSDAY
BHA Committees and Monthly Meetings
Crime Prevention/Block Representatives: Wednesday, December 16, 7 PM, 2105 E. Baltimore St. 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 No meeting this month. Contacts: Tori Simms, Carolyn Boitnott or Martha Del Pizzo. Contact: Tori Simms, 410-675-4948, tori.simms@kimball.com.
- Flea Market Committee: The next meeting will be in Jan. 2010. Looking for volunteers. (See Pg. 4)
Tori Simms, 410-675-4948, tori.simms@kimball.com.
- House Tour Planning Meeting: No meeting this month. For more information contact Dee at DeeLundelius@verizon.net or Sue at SueNoon@cavtel.net .
- Community Initiatives: No meeting this month. 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: Friday, December 18, Annual Christmas Party. Contact: Anne Puckett, anne_puckett@hotmail.com, 410-675-8765.
- Land Use: Monday, December 14th, 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: No meeting this month. Contact Barry Glassman, bglassma@verizon.net
- Streetscape Committee: No meeting this month. (See Page 4) For more information contact Ann Wolfe: annwolfe@verizon.net or Carol Richman: mmmount@earthlink.net.
- Newsletter: Friday, December 11th is the deadline for all articles, ads, and notices for the january issue of the BHA newsletter. Contact Patricia Clark: BHAnewsletter@gmail.com
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Ë Ì Ë Butchers Hill HOLIDAY POTLUCK DINNER Ë Ì Ë
ALL Butchers Hill residents are invited to the Holiday Potluck Dinner, Sunday, December 6th, 6 pm at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Lombard at Chester (this replaces the General Meeting this month). Please join us for an evening of good food and cheer! We will provide drinks and main dishes. Please bring a side dish to share. See page 1.
SLATE OF OFFICERS TO BE VOTED ON AT THE JANUARY MEETING
President: Tori Simms
Vice president: Don Renaud
Vice president: Beth Braun
Recording secretary: Jo Van Wely
Corresponding secretary: Marina Merrick
Treasurer: Greg Matanowski
Parliamentarian: Craig Thomson
Member at Large: EJ Braida
Member at Large: Todd Lapointe
Member at Large: Heather Norris
Dealing with Leaves
Leaves are loaded with phosphorus. If they are not managed properly when they fall from trees in autumn, they can end up in surface runoff. When that runoff flows into waterways, the phosphorus in the leaves can cause algal blooms, lower the level of dissolved oxygen in the water, and kill fish and other aquatic organisms.
If you are not composting or using them for mulch, bag leaves and put out with regular trash collection, not with recycling. At present the city will take up to 10 bags (clear plastic so leaves may be identified or brown paper, labeled: yard waste). The Streetscape Committee will provide brown paper bags, left over from the cleanup, at the Holiday Pot Luck on December 6th and at the January General Meeting, January 6, 2010, until they are gone.
The most important thing to remember is to keep leaves out of waterways. Do not rake them into the roadways where they can be carried into rivers and streams.
(This especially relates to the streets where we do not have city cleaning. Bagging leaves that fall into the streets, sidewalks, alleys and road gutters will certainly help keep many leaves from reaching the harbor.)
PRICES TAKE A DIVE Fridays After Five!
Plan a trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore on a Friday night and save big! Wonderful family outing!
September 11, 2009 - March 26, 2010, 5pm – 8pm
Tickets are $8 for admission after 5pm. Fees may apply for special exhibits and shows.
DOLLAR DAYS WEEKEND at the aquarium!
December 5 & 6, 2009 From 10am until tickets sell out. Limited amount of tickets are sold.
http://www.aqua.org/discounts for more information.
BALTIMORE PARADE OF LIGHTED BOATS
The 22nd Annual, Saturday December 5th, through the Inner Harbor and Fells Point Area. 6 PM Rain date: Dec. 6
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS AT B&O MUSEUM
Through January 10, Monday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 11-4 Baltimore’s largest toy train and model railroading layouts. Weekend train rides with Santa and Frosty the Snowman through December 20. Museum closed December 24, 25 and January 1. Tuesday, December 1, 10-4 half-price admission for all visitors the First Tuesday of every month!
Breakfast Buffet with Santa, 8:30-10am. Saturdays, December 5, 12 & 19. Sundays, December 6, 13 and 20. Photos taken while visiting with Santa. Enjoy train ride and holiday train layouts! Tickets: 9am-2pm Monday-Friday: (410) 752-2462 x221.
EXPERIENCE THE MOST SPECTACULAR
HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN ALL OF BALTIMORE!
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, HAMPDEN
November 29 – January 1
This is a tradition of festive decoration and good cheer. People from across the globe have come to see this particular road and consider it the brightest they have ever seen. On Christmas Eve the fantastic display shines all night long! Make the Hampden lights part of your family’s tradition this year!
700 block of 34th St., between Keswick Rd. and Chestnut St. in Hampden, 21211 Admission: FREE!
http://ChristmasStreet.com/
LIGHTING OF THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
Thursday, December 3, 6PM
600 N Charles Street - Choir Performances, Strolling Entertainment, refreshments, pre-event festivities in Mount Vernon. Ceremony begins at 7pm with the official lighting at approximately 7:20pm. The event ends with a colorful fireworks finale choreographed to music. For more information: 410-244-1030.
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with Patricia Jessamy and the SE Precinct to discuss nuisance crimes, juvenile gangs, and the negative effect they have on our quality of life. For the future, I envision the Southeast Presidents’ Council addressing issues within the City that make our lives unnecessarily difficult - those bothersome, bureaucratic, goings on that an accountable, citizen friendly government would think twice about. We're still formulating our agenda and I'm certainly open to all ideas.
I look forward to seeing you all at the Potluck Dinner!
Barry Glassman, BHA President
EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
No meeting in December. Commodore John Rodgers has chosen to use their BHA funds to support a literacy program within the school. They are thrilled that BHA is underwriting.
FLEA MARKET COMMITTEE:
No meeting in December. We need people to join the committee. Over the course of a year it is a once a month meeting plus the days of the market. All activities are well documented and the group is a lot of fun. Come share an evening a month with us. Contact Tori Simms 410-675-4948, tori.simms@kimball.com
friends of patterson park:
Sunday, December 6th – Pagoda Team 10am. Gather at the Pagoda and make it shine by helping to put up snowflakes and lights. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of hot coffee and donuts!
The Mimi Dipietro Ice Rink is now open! Open to the public Fridays 7-9pm, Saturdays 3-5pm and 7-9pm, Sundays 3-5pm and Tuesdays 12-2pm. Admission is $4 and skate rentals are $2. http://www.pattersonpark.com
all enoch pratt free libraries:
Closed 3 days for Christmas and 2 days for New Years:
Thursday, December 24 (city wide furlough day), Friday, December 25, Saturday December 26, Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1. |
STREETSCAPE COMMITTEE:
Large brown bags for yard/leaf waste will be available for free at the BHA Holiday Potluck; these bags are collected on trash pick-up days; no recycling on Friday, December 25th or Friday, January 1st. Makeup day for Friday’s recycling Saturday, December 26th and Saturday, January 2nd only for those in Green Zone. Let’s all pitch in and keep our neighborhood clean. For trash guidelines and Zone map, please see www.butchershill.org/about/trash.pdf For more information contact Ann Wolfe: annwolfe@verizon.net or Carol Richman: mmmount@earthlink.net
PATTERSON AUDUBON CENTER:
LADIES NIGHT – DECK THE HALLS
Wednesday, December 9, 7-9 pm at three… (restaurant) Join Audubon at Three… to make holiday wreaths and ornaments from natural products – a great way to get ready for the holidays and great gift ideas! Take part in the fun while enjoying delicious food and great drinks. $10 fee, registration required.
FAMILY PROGRAM – HOLIDAY ORNAMENT MAKING Saturday, December 12, 10-11 AM, meeting place TBA. Create festive ornaments using natural and recycled materials. Fun for the whole family. All ages welcome! $5 donation requested. Registration required.
TINY TOT PROGRAM: kids 2-5 with an adult. Register within 2 days before program. $5 donation per child. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WILD? Thursday, December 17, 9:30-10:30am or Sat., December 19, 10-11am. Would a squirrel make a good pet? Would a dog be happy living in the park? Together we will find out what wild really means in the animal world.
MONTHLY BIRDWALKS: Meet at the fountain, no need to register! 8-9:30 AM. Please join us – we have binoculars if you don’t! This is a fun family activity.
southeast anchor library:
Southeast Anchor Branch in Highlandtown offers public computers with Internet access, free WiFi, self-checkout, Coleccion en Espanol, Center for Technology Training with free computer classes, two after-hours drive-up book returns. prattlibrary.org/locations/southeast/ for information regarding job search and more. 443-984-3942
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 10am- 8pm
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: closed
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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 |
HOLIDAY CRIME PREVENTION a reminder to be be extra careful about leaving anything in your car that would attract a break-in, this includes the suction cup rings from GPS holders or other similar items. This is also the time of year residents are receiving more packages; do not leave your outer doors open for delivery, have a neighbor take in a package if you are not going to be home. |
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