Wednesday, May 8
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.
Volunteer: Affordable Produce Program Packing Days 2024: Join Civic Works for a morning of packing local produce to be delivered to seniors throughout the city. 9 a.m. at Civic Works’ Firehouse, 1749 Gorsuch Avenue. For more information, call 410-366-8533 or go to civicworks.com.
Home Viewing and Walking Tours: Join No Boundaries Coalition and Black Women Build-Baltimore as they give community members an exclusive tour of new homes on Division and Etting streets and talk about generational wealth and homeownership. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Black Women Build-Baltimore Headquarters, 1902 Etting Street. For more information, email organizer@noboundariescoalition.com.
Thursday, May 9
Baltimore City Public Schools Code of Conduct Feedback Session – Community: City Schools wants to hear your thoughts on the Code of Conduct. Join for an upcoming virtual feedback session to share your ideas and suggestions on the guidelines that set clear expectations for managing behavior and responding to incidents. Let’s work together to shape a positive environment for all students. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Virtual. For more information, call 443-984-2000 or go to baltimorecityschools.org.
NAMI Family Support Group: NAMI Family Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ who have a loved one living with a mental health condition. This event happens on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. 7 p.m. at Sheppard Pratt Gibson Building, Room 200, 1 Friendship Lane, Towson. For more information, call 410-435-2600.
Saturday, May 11
Mindful Mornings – Yoga and Wellness Sessions: Trauma-informed, beginner-friendly yoga offered by Free Baltimore Yoga in partnership with Lexington Market. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, email freebaltimoreyoga@gmail.com.
Free Medicare Made Simple Class: Attend live and in person to learn about Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and important resources within your community over light fare. In addition, meet with a Medicare-licensed consultant to discuss the best Medicare coverage options for you. CareFirst insurance is not required. 10 a.m. to noon at CareFirst Engagement Center, 1501 S. Clinton Street, Suite 100. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.
Sunday, May 12
Run/Walk for Palestine: Join Runners4Justice on Sundays to run/walk for Palestine. We know that we are all connected, from Baltimore to Palestine, across the country and around the world, and none of us are free until all of us are free. All paces welcome! Routes will be provided with options for two, three, or four miles. Meet up at 9:15 a.m.; run/walk starts at 9:30. Locations vary. For more information, follow Runners4Justice on Facebook and Instagram or email runners4justicebalt@gmail.com.
Monday, May 13
Baltimore City Health Department Virtual Naloxone Trainings: Don’t Die is a campaign of the Baltimore City Health Department focused on reducing the stigma of addiction, promoting substance use disorder treatment, and educating the public to recognize and respond to an overdose with the opioid overdose-reversal medication naloxone. A free kit of naloxone will be provided to those who complete the training. This event is held every second week of the month: Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. Zoom information is on the Eventbrite page for this event. For more information, go to health.baltimorecity.gov.
Tuesday, May 14
Volunteer Election Day/May Membership Meeting: Come out and RSVP to volunteer with No Boundaries Coalition on Election Day. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, text 443-722-8114 or email javey.adams@noboundariescoalition.com.
Scoot at the Park: Try out Baltimore’s new scooters. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Montebello, Whitman and Curran Drive. For more information, go to transportation.baltimorecity.gov.
Wednesday, May 15
TurnAround Inc. Open House: Learn about what TurnAround Inc. does and how their work impacts the community. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 8503 Lasalle Road, Towson. For more information, go to turnaroundinc.org.
Baltimore City Schools Public Board Meeting: Virtual. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org or call 443-984-2000.
Buy Back the Block Meeting for Edmondson Village Area Renters: Join Live Baltimore at a Buy Back the Block informational meeting to learn if you qualify for up to $20,000 of government money for a down payment on a home. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Edmondson Westside High School, 501 N. Athol Avenue. For more information, go to livebaltimore.com.
Thursday, May 16
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Special meeting of the Baltimore City Council. Noon at Baltimore City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting: PCAB serves to advise the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners about how parents, families, the community and educators can collaborate to help our youth succeed. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please check PCAB’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bcpspcab for up-to-date virtual or in-person location information.
Saturday, May 18
Baltimore Under Ground Science Space Spring Open House: Meet members, check out the space, learn about projects, and try your hand at looking at your cheek cells under the microscope, extracting your own DNA, and making agar art. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baltimore Underground Science Space, 101 N. Haven Street. For more information, go to bugssonline.org.
Urban Veggie Gardening 101: Learn about spring veggie gardening from Filbert Street Garden’s Master Gardener team and explore what you can grow in your urban backyard or patio space. This program is part of a summer-long series presented by Filbert Street Garden and Enoch Pratt Free Library. 11 a.m. at Filbert Street Garden, 1317 Filbert Street. For more information, email asmith@prattlibrary.org.
Heal Her Spring Festival: Celebrate Women’s Health Week and engage in fun activities to elevate and empower your health and wellness. Noon to 4 p.m. at Eager Park, 929 N. Wolfe Street. For more information, go to womenswellnesslounge.org.
Sunday, May 19
Baltimore Birth Festival 2024: Meet area businesses and care providers with info on everything pregnancy through early parenting in Baltimore. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Patterson Park, S. Patterson Park Avenue. For more information, go to marylandfamiliesforsafebirth.org.
Tuesday, May 21
Basic Life Skills: The lessons in the “Basic Life Skills” peer navigators program will teach adults life skills that help them better understand themselves, get along with others and learn tools that can help with day to day activities. There are limited spots in this program, please register in person at the Pennsylvania Avenue branch or by phone. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Pennsylvania Avenue branch, 1531 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-0399.
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