Recreation and Leisure Events Your resource to weekly and ongoing events here in Baltimore, Maryland Week of December 05, 2007

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1 Recreation and Leisure Events Your resource to weekly and ongoing events here in Baltimore, Maryland Week of December 05, 2007 MISSION STATEMENT: To ensure that people with developmental disabilities have maximum opportunities to actively participate in all aspects of community life and to offer programs and services that support them in doing so. Chanukah began at sundown on Tuesday, December 4 th and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, December 12 th. Happy Chanukah to everyone that celebrates! If you would like to receive this calendar of events on a regular basis, please contact me at saefsky@arcofbaltimore.org or ext ~Sara Aefsky Social Work Intern INDEX The Arc SPONSORED EVENTS 2 FREE EVENTS 2,3,4 INCLUSIVE BOWLING 4 DANCES 5 NATURE EVENTS 5 SPECIAL EVENTS 5,6 KIDS 6,7 MUSEUMS 7,8 PARKS 8,9 YOGA PROGRAMS 9 TRAIN GARDENS 9,10 DOLLAR DAYS 10,11-1 -

2 The Arc SPONSORED EVENTS: RADIO MUSIC CITY HALL ROCKETTES CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 75 TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday, December 8, 2007 The trip is now full, but please contact Teresa Conroy if you would like to check if any spots have opened for this weekend. After the show, spend time browsing beautiful New York City during the Holiday Season. You will meet your guide in the back parking lot of The Arc of Baltimore, 7215 York Road, Towson, MD at 7am returning the same day at 10:30 pm. The cost of this event is $ which includes one ticket, tips and meals. Contact Teresa Conroy at (410) x 5337 or to tconroy@arcofbaltimore.org for additional information. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Friday, December 14 th Join The Arc of Baltimore in celebrating the holidays in style by attending The Arc sponsored holiday dance from 7-10 p.m. Great music by the band The Gigs, refreshments, and snacks will be provided. Cover charge is $8. The dance will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church: 5502 York Road; Baltimore, MD from 7-10 p.m. Please RSVP to Teresa Conroy ext.5337 or tconroy@arcofbaltimore.org. FREE EVENTS: BMI S AGLOW! December 1st-24 th The BMI offers an alternative to cruising the streets by lighting its campus. You can view it by walking or by driving. Where: Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway When: dusk-8 p.m. Contact: (410) HOW TO HELP COMMUNITY CATS December 5 th These free workshops will discuss information on how to create a safety net for your outdoor cats and how to humanely stop the cycle of breeding. Where: Maryland SPCA 3300 Falls Road When: 7 p.m. Contact: A MONUMENTAL OCCASION Thursday, December 6 th Come join in on the official 36th Annual Lighting of the Washington Monument. Enjoy musical performances, food and craft vendors in the Holiday Village, strolling entertainers, and special celebrity appearances. If you can't make it, tune in to WBAL Channel 11 for a live broadcast of the entire event. Where: 600 Mount Vernon Place When: party 5:30 p.m., lighting right before 7 p.m. Contact: (410) or visit

3 (free events con t) FAMILY FESTIVAL Thursday, December 6 th Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a menorah lighting, live entertainment, gelt, arts and crafts, donuts, and family portraits with Judah Maccabee. Where: Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave When: 5 p.m.!! Contact: (410) LITTLE ITALY TREE LIGHTING Friday, December 7 th Carolers and Santa will be on hand to help trim the tree in this charming neighborhood. Enjoy hot apple cider, real roasted chestnuts, and cookies while trying to figure out if you would like to stay for dinner at one of the many restaurants in the area. Where: High and Stiles streets, Little Italy When: 6 p.m. PARADE OF STARS Friday, December 7 Join Mayor Sheila Dixon for this parade in honor of our city employees. Featured will be an interagency booth-decorating contest, a ticker-tape parade, and a performance by Panama. Where: Benton Building (parade starts);war Memorial Plaza;100 N. Holliday St.; Baltimore, MD When: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: Friday, December 7 th Celebrate a new community outreach program and activities center at St. John's. Learn about their collaborations with community organizations and enjoy vegetarian food from Red Emma's, and music by Jazz Caravan. All ages welcomed! Where: 2640 St. Paul Street; Baltimore, MD When:7-11 p.m Contact: (410) or info@redemmas.org (free events con t) FELLS POINT MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET December 8 th Don't miss the tree lighting at 5 p.m. on Dec. 8th. With egg nog and figgy pudding competitions, this free event should offer a great time! Contact: (410) CELEBRATING THE JEWELS: OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES & OUR FAITH BASED COMMUNITY December 8 th & 9 th Join Mayor Sheila Dixon and Frosty the Snowman for these Winter Wonderland Family Days of festive winter activities including ice skating and sculptures, entertainment, Hanukah celebration and arts and crafts. Enjoy free delicious holiday treats. Where: War Memorial Plaza; 100 N. Holliday St.; Baltimore, MD When: 12-4 p.m. both days!! For all ages. Contact: HOLIDAY SING Sunday, December 9 th Choirs include Choral Arts Society, All Children s Chorus of Annapolis, Maryland Mass Choir and the University of Maryland Chamber Players. Also featured will be holiday shopping in the lobby, Starbucks sampling and free holiday snacks while they last. Also, be on the lookout for Santa! Where: Hippodrome Theatre When: 2-4 p.m.; Main doors open at 1pm. Cost: FREE with unwrapped toy OR canned good Contact: Olive Waxter ext. 104 THE HOLIDAY DISPLAY December 8 th January 6 th Pick out your favorite poinsettia! The Display will feature an array of colors with many varieties and forms of poinsettias and other seasonal decorations. Where: Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory 3100 Swan Drive When: Tuesday- Sunday from 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

4 !! For all ages! Contact: (free events con t) TEEN CAREER FAIR Saturday, December 15 th Several businesses will give on-the-spot interviews and colleges will be on hand to answer questions about admissions. Open to ages Where: Lakeland Recreation Center;2921 Stranden Road; Baltimore, MD When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Free BUT please pre-register by Dec. 7 th. Contact: (410) WINTERFEST Ends December 22 nd In an exhibition of over 200 handmade works, functional pottery and fanciful decorative works will fill the galleries. Where: Baltimore Clayworks 5707 Smith Ave; Baltimore, MD When: 6-8 p.m. Bring money to make purchases. Contact: WINTER ARTS WEEKEND Ends December 23 rd Come enjoy a variety of hand-crafted merchandise, art, and home décor created by local artists. Where: Harborplace Amphitheater When: 11am-7pm Fridays & Saturdays; noon-5pm Sundays of each weekend through December 23. Cost: Free but bring spending money to make purchases. Contact: ext.232 KWANZAA FAMILY DAY Sunday, December 30 th Featuring joyous art and musical experiences, dynamic performances, and a family hands-on art activity, the BMA s Kwanzaa Family Day celebration has been a Baltimore tradition for more than 10 years. Celebrate Kwanzaa with high energy performances by African-American dance ensemble Kulu Mele, storytelling with Charlotte Blake Alston, and a hands-on bead painting workshop with Nigerian artist Jimoh Buraimoh. Where: Baltimore Museum of Art When: 1-5 p.m !! Contact: INCLUSIVE BOWLING: AMF Bowling Center Duckpins 5647 Baltimore National Pike Catonsville, MD (410) Kitty states there is opportunity to set person in league with diverse population of bowlers. There is one group called the Allen Spurr Group. Not formal league. Join this group Fridays 8pm- 10pm. All are welcome. Hillendale Bowling 1045 Taylor Avenue Towson, MD (410) :00am01:30pm Duckpin League September-May AMF Bowling 1723 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD (410) :00pm-3:00pm Duckpin League September-May Brunswick Lanes 4359 Ebenezer Road Nottingham, MD (410) :30pm-4:30pm Large Balls September-May Parkville Duckpin Lanes 7605 Harford Road Baltimore, MD (410) :00am-12:00noon $6.50 Duck Saturdays September-May. If you are interested in an inclusive league ask for Alma. She will assist. AMF Country Club Bowling Martins East 9020 Pulaski Highway Baltimore, MD :00pm-3:00pm $5 Big Balls If interested call

5 Rockie Rene Davis (410) or Linda Farile at (443) DANCES: VARIETY CHILDREN S THEATRE & DANCE PROJECT September 22 nd -May 17 th This program is sponsored by Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks-Therapeutic Division. This Saturday inclusion arts program is open to both children with and without disabilities ages Advance registration is required. The location is Farring- Baybrook Recreation Center, located at 4501 Farring Court. Call Mike Naugle to register at (410) FULLERTON DANCE Friday, December 7 th & 21 st January 4th 7-9 p.m. Welcome to the Friday night dance! Admission is $2 and refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring friends. The dance will be held at the Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road. For more information please call Gus at or the Rec. Office at CHRISKWANZAKA DAY DISCO Friday, December 21 st Come celebrate all of the holidays at the ChrisKwanzaKa Day Disco for adults with intellectual disabilities. There ll be gifts for everyone from SantaClausKwanzaKa. A holiday lunch and plenty of holiday disco dancing will also be provided. Where: Farring-Baybrook Recreation Center, 4501 Farring Ct When: 10:30 to 2:00 p.m. Cost: $7.00 (No charge for accompanying staff) Contact: NATURE: CRAFTS AT THE NATURE CENTER Saturday, December 8th Create ornaments for your holiday tree using items found in nature. Recommended for ages 8 and older and pre-registration is required. Where: Carrie Murray Nature Center; 1901 Ridgetop Road; Baltimore, MD When: noon-2 p.m. Cost: $2 per person Contact: WINTER NATURE HIKE & HISTORY TALK Saturday, December 22 Enjoy a winter walk and learn about the area s history. Where: Carrie Murray Nature Center; 1901 Ridgetop Road; Baltimore, MD When: 12-2 p.m. Cost: $2 Contact: SPECIAL EVENTS: DOWTON DOLLAR OR LESS DAYS December 8th & 9 th Each year for one weekend only, Downtown's top attractions reduce their admission to just $1 or less. Plan to bring the whole family. Where: See page # for a full list When: Times vary Cost: $1 or less Contact: The individual venue FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE Friday nights Discounted admission to the Science Center and the National Aquarium are offered on Friday Evenings from 5-8 p.m. for $8 per ticket. Contact: Science Center ; Aquarium

6 Contact: (410) (special events cont.) ( kids cont.) SKI BASH 2008 February Ski Bash is a learn to ski clinic for individuals of all ages with disabilities, their families and friends. Instruction is provided by professionally trained instructors. All necessary ski equipment is provided. This event is hosted by Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports in cooperation with Three Rivers Adapted Sports & Three Trackers of Ohio. Where: Canaan Valley in West Virginia Cost: Contact Pamela for cost. Contact: Pamela or Pam4BARS@aol.com KIDS: DROP IN ART ACTIVITIES: SO MANY CELEBRATIONS Ends December 31 Join in on the art of celebrating across the globe come each week to experience the art found during holidays and festivals across the world. Where: Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles St. When: Saturdays only from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Contact: HANDS ON HOLIDAYS CHANUKAH PARTY December 5 th Parents with children ages 18 months to three years can include the older and younger siblings, too, for a morning of crafty activities, latkes, and Chanukah singing. Where: Weinberg Park Heights JCC, 5700 Park Heights Avenue When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: family $8, JCC member family $5-6 - KIDS YOGA Ends December 16 New kids yoga class for ages 7-15 to stretch, breathe, and play. Where: Quantum Yoga and Wellness 6080 Falls Road, Baltimore MD When: Sundays 3-4 pm or Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm Cost: $15 Contact: or visit HI HO TOURS December 22 nd -30 th Children make their own dunce/dwarf hat and then go roaming the museum mining for gems. All children will receive a prize. 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Where: Geppi's Entertainment Museum, 301 W. Camden St; Baltimore, MD Cost: $10, seniors $9, students ages 5-18 $7, children under 4 free Contact: (410) or visit WINTER BREAK December 26 January 1st Shove the kids out the door and into the Walters' wonderland filled with hands-on activities, games, books, costumes, and carts o' art. Where: The Walters Art Museum; 600 N. Charles Street; Baltimore, MD When: 11 am- 3 pm Cost: FREE! Contact: (410) HOLIDAY ART MAKING WORKSHOP Friday, December 28 th Make your own art worthy of gallery display in celebration of the wintry season. Where: Baltimore Museum of Art; 10 Art Museum Drive; Baltimore, MD When: 2 p.m.

7 Cost: FREE! Contact: (410) ( kids cont.) MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE October-February An interactive nursery rhyme with music and movement. Dates and times vary. Please visit and check the location nearest you for updated times. Please feel free to contact Sara Aefsky at ext if you do not have access to this website. PROFESSOR EDISON S STORY TIME Every Friday Morning Professor Edison shares books on math and science and reads favorite stories selected by children. Where: Barnes and Noble 601 E. Pratt St. When: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Contact: MUSEUMS: Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards Sep 17, Jan 31, 2008 Between the hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m., come view Cal Ripkin Jr.: Focus on a Hall of Fame Career. Local baseball hero's greatest moments captured in forty-plus photos by Jerry Wachter. Tickets $8- $10. Sports Legends at Camden Yards- 301 W. Camden Street, Baltimore Call Phone: , info@baberuthmuseum.com, or visit for more information. Baltimore Museum of Art N. Charles & 31 st Streets 10 Art Museum Drive FREE- Wednesday thru Friday 11am 5pm; Saturday & Sunday 11am 6pm Join them for live music, performances, tours, and talks on Free First Thursday Evenings from 5pm- 8pm (museum cont.) The Walters Art Gallery 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD FREE-Wednesday thru Sunday 11am 5pm; Friday 11am 8pm FREE- Create art inspired by the ancient America people at the drop-in art program, People of the Sun, for children. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sep 15, Sep 29, 2007 Contemporary Museum 100 West Centre St., Baltimore, MD FREE- Wednesday thru Sunday Noon 5pm Suggested Donation other nights - $5.00 Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD General Admission-$8.00/person American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD General Admission-$11.00/person Fort McHenry National Monument and Shrine 2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD / Children 15 and under, free; $5.00 for adults 16 and over. Maryland Historical Society 201 W. Monument Street, Baltimore, MD FREE First Thursday of each month Baltimore Civil War Museum President Street Station 601 President Street, Baltimore, MD (410)

8 Children 12 and under free Adults - $4; children years, students with ID and seniors - $3 (museum cont.) Fells Point Maritime Museum 1724 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD ml Children 12 and under free Adults- $4; children years, students with ID and seniors- $3 Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Road, Lutherville, MD (410) Hours are 11am 4pm Saturdays $6, $5 for seniors & firefighters, $4 for ages 2-12 More than 40 fire engines on display, fire history & fire-prevention lessons, kids activities. Hampton National Historic Site~ 535 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD x226 Free access to the farm, the family cemetery, slave quarters, carriages, state champion trees, and more. Irish Railroad Workers Museum 920 Lemmon Street, Baltimore, MD (410) The museum is always available for visitors. A glass wall allows visitors to see inside the museum from the back yard. The museum is available on most Saturdays for a guided tour of the inside of the museum plus a screening of a Baltimore Irish history video. All tours are free. Mother Seton House on Paca Street 600 North Paca Street, Baltimore, MD Admission: Free Babe Ruth Museum 216 Emory Street (410) , ext Admission: $6, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 5-16, free for members & less than 5 PARKS: BALTIMORE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS The Baltimore County Department of recreation and Parks and the local recreation councils offer a huge variety of recreational opportunities and services COUNTYWIDE! All programs are highlighted in a publication called Leisure Resources. The newsletter is available on line at If you do not have access to a computer, please feel free to call and The Arc will mail you a copy. CARROLL PARK 1500 Washington Blvd 117 acres, rarely too noisy or crowded CLIFTON PARK 2801 Harford Road English landscape garden on the grounds of the former estate of Johns Hopkins; features an old farmhouse that has been converted into an Italian villa with a tower and a view of the harbor and downtown FEDERAL HILL PARK 800 Battery Ave Overlooking the Inner Harbor and downtown cityscape; used as a lookout point during the Civil War and War of Features monuments of historic figures. LEONE RIVERSIDE PARK 1800 Covington St Quiet atmosphere, benches and a gazebo; view of the Harbor on its northern side. Public swimming pool in the summer. LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR 9300 Loch Raven Drive, Parkville Space for relaxing, hiking, mountain biking, boating, and fishing. OREGON RIDGE BEACH Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville Parks open now, white sand beach opens Memorial Day weekend. Cost: $7 weekends, $6 weekdays - 8 -

9 PATTERSON PARK 200 S. Linwood Ave The city s oldest park, 155 acres including open fields, a pagoda, and a pool and athletic fields (parks cont.) ROCKY POINT BEACH AND PARK 2200 Rocky Point Road View of the bay, 75,000 square-foot guarded beach. Grills, picnic benches, volleyball court, playgrounds and golf course. Parks open now, beach opens Memorial Day weekend. Cost: $7 weekends, $6 weekdays; $2.50 after 4 SANDY POINT STATE PARK Off U.S. Rte 50, Annapolis, at the western terminus of the Bay Bridge Beaches, fishing, hiking, boating, crabbing on the bay. Cost: $4 weekdays, $5 weekends/holidays. YOGA PROGRAMS: Midtown Yoga Ahimsa Yoga 107 Preston Street 3000 Chestnut Avenue Baltimore, Maryland # Baltimore, Maryland info@midtownyoga.org Bikram Yoga Yama Studio 911 West 36th Street 5710 Bellona Avenue Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland info@bikramyogahampden.com Greater Baltimore Yoga Center 9628 Deereco Road, Timonium, Maryland TRAIN GARDENS: The following list contains locations that house elaborately constructed displays of train gardens. Most of the locations are free but donations are accepted. Some do have cover charges so please contact the individual location for more specific questions. B & O Railroad Museum 901 West Pratt St., Baltimore, MD or visit November 23 - December 30, Monday through Friday 10am - 4pm. Saturday 10am - 5pm. Sunday, 11am - 4pm. Baltimore City Fire Department 2700 Glen Avenue, Baltimore, MD Operating daily 10am - 8pm from November 29 through January 13 (maybe longer). Baltimore Society of Model Engineers 225 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD or visit Open House 2nd Sunday of the month, 1pm - 5pm and special holiday open house dates: December 1, 9, 15, and 30, January 1, 6, 13, 20, and 27. Ellicott City B&O Railroad Museum 2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD or visit Opening November 23 through January 27. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am 4pm, closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year s Eve and New Year s Day. Ellicott City Fire Company # Montgomery Road Ellicott City, MD December 1st - January 1st. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays 11am - 8:30pm; Wednesdays - Fridays 6:30-8:30pm. December 26-29, 11am - 8:30pm. Closed Christmas Day. Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Road, Lutherville MD or visit

10 Open every Saturday from November 24 - December 22. Daily December 27-29, 10am - 4pm. $1 admission (per site) Sunday, , baltomaritimemuseum.org (train gardens cont.) Marley Station Mall 7900 Governor Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD or visit November 17 - December 31. The Shops at Kenilworth 800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, MD or visit November 23 - January 4. Monday through Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday Noon - 5pm Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Department 214 Wise Avenue, Dundalk, MD December 1 - January 6. Weeknights 6pm - 9pm, Weekends Noon - 9pm, closed Christmas Day. DOWNTOWN DOLLAR OR LESS PARTICIPATING VENUES: DOWTON DOLLAR OR LESS DAYS December 8th & 9 th Each year for one weekend only, Downtown's top attractions reduce their admission to just $1 or less. Plan to bring the whole family. Where: See page # for a full list When: Times vary Cost: $1 or less Contact: The individual venue American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Highway $1 admission Sunday, ; avam.org Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum 216 Emory Street $1 admission Sunday only, , baberuthmuseum.com Baltimore Maritime Museum, Piers 3 & (dollar days cont.) Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Highway $1 admission both days, , thebmi.org Baltimore Public Works Museum 751 Eastern Avenue $1 admission both days, , baltimorepublicworksmuseum.org Carroll Mansion 800 E. Lombard Street $1 admission both days, , carrollmuseums.org Contemporary Museum 100 W. Centre Street Free admission both days, , contemporary.org Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum 203 N. Amity Street $1 admission Saturday, , poecelebration.tripod.com Evergreen Museum & Library 4545 N. Charles Street $1 admission both days, , museums.jhu.edu Homewood Museum 3400 N. Charles Street $1 admission both days, , museums.jhu.edu Immigration Time Porthole 808 S. Ann Street $1 admission both days, , preservationsociety.com Irish Railroad Workers Museum & Shrine 920 Lemmon Street Free admission Saturday, , irishshrine.org

11 $1 admission Saturday only, , baberuthmuseum.com (dollar days cont.) Maryland Science Center 601 Light Street $1 admission both days (exhibit hall only), , marylandsciencecenter.org National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E. Pratt Street $1 base admission both days 10am- 4pm, , aqua.org National Museum of Dentistry 31 S. Greene Street $1 admission both days, , Phoenix Shot Tower 801 E. Fayette Street $1 admission both days, , carrollmuseums.org (dollar days cont.) Top of the World Observation Level, World Trade Center 401 E. Pratt Street $1 admission both days, VIEW, viewbaltimore.org USS Constellation Museum, Pier E. Pratt Street $1 admission Sunday, , constellation.org Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles Street Free admission both days to the permanent collection, , thewalters.org Washington Monument & Museum, Mt. Vernon Place Free admission both days, Port Discovery, the Children s Museum in Baltimore 35 Market Place $1 admission Sunday, , portdiscovery.org The Rectory 24 W. Saratoga Street Free admission Saturday, , preservemd.org Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture 830 E. Pratt Street $1 admission both days, , africanamericanculture.org Robert Long House 812 S. Ann Street $1 admission both days, , preservationsociety.com Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards 301 W. Camden Street HOLIDAY SAFETY TIP Make sure all candles and decorations are extinguished or turned off before going to bed or leaving the home. The Recreation & Leisure Events newsletter is produced as a service to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families and is made possible by charitable contributions to The Arc of Baltimore. To contribute, visit our website at

12 and go to the Donation page, or send your check to 7215 York Road, Baltimore, MD and mark it Recreation News.. Thank you