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historic hampden happenings • October 2014
HAMPDEN
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
historic hampden happenings • October 2014
Letter From the Mayor
president’s letter
By Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
This is an exciting time for Baltimore City.
In 2010, I announced my goal of growing
Baltimore City by 10,000 new families.
Each day, my administration is working to
reach that goal by partnering with residents,
communities, businesses and institutions
to grow Baltimore City. A primary focus is
leveraging the City’s economic assets to
increase jobs and investment throughout
Baltimore City, including increasing the
City’s engagement and partnership with
Anchor Institutions.
HCC Officers
President: Kayla Garner
Vice President: Will Bauer
Secretary: Ann Tabor
Treasurer: Will Bauer
Board Members
Adam Feuerstein
Allen Hicks
Chrissy Goldberg
Eli Lopatin
Jennifer Grimes
Katharine Fernstrom
Reagan Hooton
Robert Arena
Shacara Lewis
Stepahnie Murdock
HCC CONTACT INFO
Kayla Garner, President
HCC, PO Box 19957
Hampden, Maryland 21211
[email protected]
www.hampdenhappenings.org
Looking Forward to the Future of the HCC
OCTOBER HCC MEETING
By Kayla Garner / Photo by Hywel Jones
The next HCC meeting is on
Monday, October 27th.
For the September board meeting, I asked
the new board members to come prepared
to talk about what they hoped to accomplish
with the Hampden Community Council
in the coming year. The amazing group of
talented, community-minded folks who
comprise the board this year had lots of
ideas and diverse goals.
Plan to join us at 7:00 pm at the Roosevelt
Park Recreation Center on West 36th Street.
The agenda will include committee updates
and discussions of the most important
issues of the day for business owners and
residents of Hampden.
7:00-7:05 pm: Welcome
7:05-7:30 pm: Committee updates
7:30-8:00 pm: New business
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One goal that we all shared was to get more
people involved with the HCC. We don’t
just want your membership dues. We need
your ideas, your input, your talents! It’s
important to us that our organizational goals
are in line with the goals of the citizens of
Hampden. We want our work to be relevant
and meaningful to the community.
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Baltimore City’s Anchor Institutions have
long played an important role in the City’s
growth and include some of the oldest
and renowned institutions in the country,
both public and private. As Baltimore City
expands its knowledge-based economy, it
is essential to understand the role Anchor
Institutions play in shaping Baltimore’s
economic future – employing City residents,
supporting local businesses and revitalizing
communities. The “Eds and Meds” industry
sector is uniquely qualified to play a
significant economic role through local
hiring practices, the purchase of local goods
and services, and serving as real estate and
community developers.
Baltimore City’s Anchor Institutions are
influencing the environment around them
in a thoughtful and intentional way. As
our City’s leading institutions continue
to embrace their role as anchors and
work with stakeholders to strengthen
their communities, my administration
will be a strong partner along the way.
Making Baltimore City better, safer, and
stronger requires a renewed focus on the
fundamentals. We must forge stronger
partnerships to make our resources
reach even further. As the City’s largest
employers and centers of academic, medical
and cultural innovation, we value our
institutions’ importance to Baltimore City.
I am committed to continue working closely
with our Anchor Institution partners to
identify areas of shared value.
I encourage you all to come out to our
meetings, get to know the board members,
find out what our committees are doing. Tell
us what is important to you, and tell us how
you think we can make this neighborhood
even better.
I am excited to get to work, and look forward
to collaborating with you!
I would like to thank the participating
Anchor Institutions for the time taken
to convene with City agencies to lay the
groundwork for initiatives and the goals
moving forward outlined in this Action Plan.
This Action Plan will 1) set a framework for
communication 2) identify actions that will
strengthen our partnerships 3) memorialize
our commitment to work together more
strategically.
This is only the beginning. As we continue
to align our resources, these initiatives will
only become more significant and have a
greater economic impact on Baltimore City.
The City of Baltimore pledges to work
closely and collaboratively with each Anchor
Institution on individual needs, strategic
partnerships, and exciting new ventures as
we move forward and Grow Baltimore.
For more info, visit http://goo.gl/iQTH7f
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community news
When:
October 25, 2014
Tour Times:
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Open to the public and free to attend!
Register online at http://woodberrytour.
eventbrite.com
Meet in front of Woodberry Kitchen, tours
will start promptly on the hour.
As part of the free, citywide architecture
event Doors Open Baltimore, Nathan
Dennies from the Greater Hampden
Heritage Alliance will lead three walking
tours of Woodberry based on the group’s
recently released Greater Hampden selfguided walking tour brochure. Copies of
the walking tour brochure will be given to
tour participants on site.
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Greater Hampden Heritage Alliance to Give Walking Tours
Mushroom City Arts Fest
St. Mary’s Outreach Center
Bikram Yoga, Hampden
By Nathan Dennies
By Baltimore Free Farm
By Sandra G. Simmons
By Chrissy Goldberg
When: October 2nd-5th
Medicare D
Open Enrollment: October 15th thru
December 7th
Bikram Yoga, Hampden is hosting a
Teacher’s Night on Saturday, October 4.
The Greater Hampden Heritage Alliance is
proud to be teaming up with AIABaltimore
and the Baltimore Architecture Foundation
for the first ever Doors Open Baltimore,
with the support of Free Fall Baltimore. This
one-day free event welcomes the public
to tour buildings passed by regularly, but
not often entered. ‘Open house’ days take
place in cities across the world to promote
heritage and enhance public appreciation
of architecture and the built environment
around us, and the GHHA proud to be a part
of bringing it to Baltimore.
The theme for Doors Open Baltimore will
be Industrial Baltimore. Over 40 sites
citywide connected to Baltimore industry
will be opening their doors. Through this
theme, the public is invited to learn more
about buildings connected to Baltimore’s
industrial heritage and continuing legacy.
Youth to Work: Job training leading to employment
How to Register?
To register, please call Baltimore Housing’s Office of
Resident Services at 410-396-3212 or 410-545-0920.
Who Can Attend?
Youth between the ages of 16 and 21 with a high school
diploma or GED who live in Baltimore City are
encouraged to participate.
Sites in Hampden-Woodberry include
Meadow Mill, Woodberry Kitchen, Artifact
Coffee, Mill No. 1, and Whitehall Mill. The
GHHA is excited to see the historic sites of
Hampden-Woodberry so well represented
for this citywide event!
Visit www.doorsopenbaltimore.org for
a full list of participating locations and
special events. Historical background for
each site will be provided by Baltimore
Heritage on the Explore Baltimore Heritage
app
(http://explore.baltimoreheritage.
org/), allowing people to learn about each
location on their smartphone as they
participate in the event.
For more details about the event,
contact Nathan Dennies, chairperson
of the Greater Hampden Heritage
Alliance at 443.608.0849, dennies@
baltimoreheritage.org.
Mushroom City Art Festival 2014 will be
an interactive exploration of mushrooms,
focusing on their impact on our ourselves
and our environment. Discussions, art,
music, workshops and walking tours will
reveal both the wonder of this mysterious
life form and the many real world
applications for mushroom cultivation in
contemporary urban life.
There will be talks and hands on workshops
at Baltimore Free Farm on topics like
mushroom identification and foraging,
growing shiitake and oyster mushrooms at
home, and how mushrooms can help clean
the environment (mycoremediation).
There will also be an opening reception at
Gallery 788, where mushroom related art
will be up all month!
For a full schedule of events go to http://
www.baltimorefreefarm.org/events/
St. Mary’s Roland View Towers
AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING IN THE HEART OF HAMPDEN
3838 and 3939 Roland Avenue offers efficiency,
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.
Reasonable Prices: from $443 to $744, including utilities
Convenient to Giant, RiteAid and area shops.
RESTAURANT ON THE ROOF OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Call 410-889-8255 for information.
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MON-FRI 8 am-6 pm • SAT 8 am-5 pm
Everyone should check their Medicare
D plan during open enrollment. Some of
the Medicare D companies add RX drugs
and some drop covered RX drugs. Prices
change each year and so do co-pays and
deductibles. Call St. Mary’s at 410-3663106 in October if you would like to check
your prescription drug plan for 2015. There
are programs to help low-income seniors
and a state program that helps middle
income seniors pay their monthly premium
up to $40. There are ways to save–we just
have to look into them for you.
3900 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-366-3106
Smocbaltimore.org
If you would like to bring your fellow
teachers to a free class and evening of
wellness please contact Sarah at infobyh@
gmail.com.
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historic hampden happenings • October 2014
COW Company Theatre Presents the Welcome Winter Family Fun Fair
Residential Permit Parking Program
Cyber Criminals
Photo by Urban Sea Star of Flickr.com
By Mary Pat Clarke
By Fontaine Joynes
A FREE community open house for all ages!
When:
Saturday October 4th, 12-5pm
Where:
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church on The Avenue
(800 W. 36th St.)
This event supports “Cinderella: A
Hampden Happily Ever After” and The
Mayor’s Christmas Parade.
For more info visit http://cowcotheatre.
org, email [email protected], or
call 443-384-PLAY(7529).
*Are you a local artist, crafter, or business
owner? Vendor space at the event is FREE.
Contact us if you would like to participate!
The event features displays from local
artists and vendors, craft projects, and
even a winter photo booth to help you get a
jump on creating your holiday cards.
There will also be performance workshops,
including several based on “Cinderella: A
Hampden Happily Ever After.” This family
comedy makes it’s WORLD PREMIERE tin
December 2014 and 30-50% of the net
profits from the production benefit The
Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade. Food,
beverages, and a silent auction at our
October winter fair will help us get a jump
on fundraising.
Your reservation will help us ensure we
have enough craft supplies to go around,
but unreserved guests are welcome on
the day! (Make reservations at http://
www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-winterfamily-fair-tickets-12358858679)
Hampden North Area City Council Bill 140397, As Amended
Thanks to community input at meetings,
by phone, email & letter, & door-to-door,
this legislation will be presented to the
Planning Commission and the Baltimore
City Council as substantially amended.
Amendments make the following changes:
No blocks on Roland Avenue or west of
Roland Avenue will be posted or eligible for
Permit Parking.
No blocks of West 40th Street will be posted
or eligible for Permit Parking.
The posted and eligible 3800 block of
Pleasant Place will be amended to include
the 3900 block of Pleasant Place and to
change posting from both sides to the
eastside only of this street.
The 700 block of West 37th Street (between
Keswick and Chestnut) will be amended to
permit posting on both sides.
The 3700 block of Chestnut Avenue will be
amended to permit posting on both sides.
Except for the 700 block of West 37th Street
and the 3 houses on the Southside 800
block of West 37th (part of existing RPP),
no blocks on West 37th Street will be posted
or eligible for Permit Parking.
No blocks south of West 37th Street will be
posted or eligible for Permit Parking.
Hearings before the Planning Commission
and the City Council will be based on Bill
14-0397 as amended.
Thanks for your input in making these
changes.
Mary Pat Clarke
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Kids and kids at heart look forward to the
end of October, when we use tricks and treats
in equal measure to celebrate Halloween.
But be careful that you’re not fooled by a
different kind of trickster looking for a
larger handout—such as your identity.
October is Crime Prevention Month and
National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Safeguard your personal information—
whether it’s online, on paper, or given
out in person. Don’t share your personal
information, such as your full name, date
of birth, mother’s maiden name, and your
Social Security number, with anyone unless
you are certain it is safe. Shred paperwork
that includes personal information before
throwing it out. And never reply to emails
claiming to be from Social Security and
asking for such information. Finally, don’t
carry your Social Security card or number
with you. These tips should help reduce
your risk of identity theft.
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Hampden Family Center: Programs and Events
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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Baltimore Energy Initiative
By Baltimore City
By Lisa Ghinger, Executive Director
Back by popular demand – A Taste of
Hampden will be held October 23rd.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit the
programs and services of the Hampden
Family Center.
A Taste of Hampden. A Taste showcases
many of Hampden’s wonderful restaurants
and businesses. Enjoy samplings of the
local fare while relaxing with friend and
enjoying a glass of wine/beer.
DATE: Thursday, October 23rd
TIME: 6:00 -9:00
PLACE: Hampden Family Center – 1104
West 36th Street
PRICE: $35/ $40 at door
NEW PROGRAM: the middle school
afterschool enrichment program at the
Hampden Family Center!
Students in grades 6-8 will have the
opportunity to enroll in drop-in classes in a
variety of subject areas! Some enrichment
classes offered may include those that are
familiar such as Tae Kwon Do and Access
Art. Other classes may include Becoming
a Naturalist, Culinary Arts, Drama,
Leadership Development, Dance, Art Club,
Youth Voice Recording Studio, etc.
A different class will be offered each day of
the week, and youth can choose to enroll
in one, some, or all of the classes offered.
The program begins October 6th – stop by
the Family Center to register and enroll.
Program begins, Monday, October 6th.
Programs and Services for the month include:
After School Enrichment Program (1st
– 5th grade) Your child will work with a
volunteer from a local college or university
on their reading, writing and math skills. In
addition, your child will enjoy TaeKwonDo,
Yoga, gardening, learn Japanese and work
on art projects! Monday through Friday,
2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
of Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
If you are have children 5 years and
younger and/or are pregnant or 6 months
postpartum please visit the center on
Thursday, October 9th anytime between
9:00 and 4:30 to speak with a WIC worker
who can assist with the application process
to receive supplemental food benefits.
Blood Pressure Screening Offered the 3rd
Friday of each month from 11:00 – 12:00.
A cardiovascular educator is on hand to
measure your blood pressure and discuss
the results with you.
Fuel Fund o Maryland A representative
is on site Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.-5
p.m. to assist those in need of additional
resources for utility bills. Please call 410467-8710 to make an appointment as there
are required documents to be furnished.
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Seedco Earn Benefits Need assistance in
attaining such benefits as: food stamps,
healthcare, utilities support and tax credits.
Call to make an appointment.
Senior Luncheon Friday, October 17th
11:30-1:00. Join us for a hot meal with
friends and participate in a fun filled
activity. Senior Lunches are free, but
advance registration is required as seating
is limited. Please call to reserve your spot.
1104 West 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-467-8710
hampdenfamilycenter.org
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie RawlingsBlake announced the Baltimore Energy
Initiative (BEI), a multi-agency, city-wide
program to expand and streamline the
City’s energy conservation programs and
education and outreach efforts.
Funded by a $52 million grant from the
Public Service Commission of Maryland,
BEI will support a number of existing City
programs—supplementing the mayor’s
efforts to grow a sustainable city by
reducing Baltimore City’s energy use, while
promoting local investment.
Among the programs announced is the
Baltimore Energy Challenge Energy
Efficiency Program, offering Baltimore
City residents free in-home installation of
energy and water conservation equipment,
such as programmable thermostats, watersaving fixtures, pipe wraps, power strips,
CO2 and smoke detectors, and energyefficient light bulbs.
BEI will enable Baltimore City’s
Weatherization Assistance Program to serve
more residents, as well as provide additional
services, such as roof repairs and furnace
replacements. Additionally, BEI will provide
access to fall prevention and safety services
for Baltimore’s senior population.
Nonprofits and businesses can take
advantage of a grant and low-interest loan
program through BEI, which will help
cover the costs of energy-saving retrofits
including new energy-efficient appliances,
lighting, and HVAC systems.
Through BEI, residents are also eligible to
receive free estimates for cool roofing, apply
for roofing subsidies, and obtain free trees.
Residents and businesses are invited to
learn more about the BEI by calling 410396-4556, or by email at alice.kennedy@
baltimorecity.gov.
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education news
Intro by Kayla Garner:
If you happened to stop by Hampden
Elementary/Middle School this past
summer, you likely noticed that the school
is a pretty busy place even when class is not
in session. There is much to be done over
the short break to get ready for the next
school year, and the staff makes good use
of volunteers who show up to help out with
tasks like painting, organizing, and other
odd jobs.
One young community member, HEMS
alumni Kristine Mekins, was instrumental
in helping tackle the school’s overwhelming
to-do list this year. All Maryland students
must complete 75 service learning hours
in order to graduate from a public
highschool. Kristine completed all of
her required service hours at Hampden
Elementary/Middle, but she didn’t stop
there. She continued to help throughout
the summer even after she had finished her
required service learning. I am inspired
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Service Learning Hours
By Kristine Mekins
by Kristine’s outstanding citizenship, and
asked her to tell us a bit about herself.
My name is Kristine Mekins, I am a 16 year
old entering my Junior Year at Western High
School where I am expanding my education
for my future. My plans after high school
are to go to Nursing School and become a
Geriatric Nurse.
This summer I completed my service
learning hours at Hampden Elementary/
Middle School. I decided to complete my
hours at Hampden because I wanted to assist
and improve a place that is tremendous in
educating students while also creating great
memories along the way. In the time I have
spent at Hampden I helped improve the
main office, cleaned and organize new class
rooms for the upcoming school year, and
designed and created various beautification
projects throughout the building.
Congratulations to the
Roosevelt Park Pool
Swim Team!
I am so lucky to have had the opportunity
to complete my hours at a place that I hold
dear to my heart and I truly felt a part of the
“Hampden Family.”
Save the Date
They are winners of the City Wide Municipal Swim
Championship for the second year in a row!
Mayor’s
Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 7th
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Hampden–homeowners, businesses, teenagers, seniors, new-comers
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reach. Your membership fee supports our newsletter and improves our
community through education, clean & green and zoning committees,
to name a few. Help Hampden continue to thrive. BE HEARD, JOIN NOW!
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