July. (Updated 7/19/07) The Arc of Baltimore MISSION STATEMENT

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July (Updated 7/19/07) The Arc of Baltimore MISSION STATEMENT To ensure that people with developmental disabilities have maximum opportunities to actively participate in all aspects of community life

org 410-296-2272, extension 5337 you ll be added to our e-mail list THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS JULY 5 th July 22 nd ~TOUCH OF SPRING~ By Ben Logan, emphasizes the importance of

1 July (Updated 7/19/07) The Arc of Baltimore 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. If you d like to receive this calendar of events on a regular basis, please contact Teresa Conroy, tconroy@arcofbaltimore.org , extension 5337 you ll be added to our list THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS JULY 5 th July 22 nd ~TOUCH OF SPRING~ By Ben Logan, emphasizes the importance of relationships, family values, personal struggles and triumphs and unconditional love. Mary is going to find that true love can last. Directed by Gordon Parks. Where: Fells Point Corner Theatre 251 S. Ann St Cost: $15 Seniors/Students $12 Time: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday show times 8pm Sunday show times 7pm Contact: (410) FRIDAY-SUNDAY JULY 20 th - 22 th ~26 th ANNUAL ART SCAPE~ Artists include Los Lonely Boys, Crawdaddies, Keyshia Cole Enjoy the arts Where: Mt. Royal Ave.- Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Contact: baltimoresun.com Time: See schedule in The Sun SWINGING TALK ~WEDNESDAY JULY 25th ~ Swingin Swamis, known for their energetic fusion of funk swing will perform

2 Where: Carroll Mansion 800 E. Lombard St. Time: 5:30p-8:30p Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! Contact: FRIDAYS JULY 13 th ~ FILMS ALFRESCO~ Some movies include Moonstruck, DaVinci Code, American Graffiti. Where: High & Stiles Streets, Little Italy Time: Entertainment starts at 7 movie at 9pm Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!! Call: littleitalyrestaurants.com FRIDAY SATURDAY JULY 20 th, 21 st ~SO LONG HARRY~ All Muggles welcome the new Harry Potter Book. Watch a show by fire performers. Where: Daedalus Books 5911 York Road, Cost: FREE!!!! Time: Friday & Saturday 11:45p, Contact: THURSDAY AUGUST 2 nd ~ SUMMER JAZZY NIGHTS~ Enjoy summer sounds of jazz every 1 st Thursday during the summer months. Where: Hopkins Plaza Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time: 6pm-10pm SATURDAY JULY 25 th, AUGUST 8 th, 11 th, 15 th ~WATER SKIING~ The weather is warming up so it s time to hit the water? Once again BARS is providing individualized instruction in sit down water skiing. Trained volunteers will be on hand to provide top quality instruction for the never ever to the advanced water skier. Where: Rocky Point Park Time: 10a -5p:7/14, 4p -8p:7/25, 4p -8p 8/8, 9a -2p:8/11, 4p-8p:8/15 Cost: $17 members and $22 nonmembers Contact: Pamela Lenhart at (410) or (443) or to Pam4bars@aol.com SUNDAY AUGUST 5 th ~KAYAKING~ BARS sponsors this event. Beautiful, scenic kayak tour on the mouth of the Gunpowder River

Where: Gunpowder State Park Hammerman Area Cost: $35 members $40 nonmembers Time: Contact: Pamela Lenhart at 410 771-4606 or 443-491-3227 or email Pam4bars@aol.

3 Where: Gunpowder State Park Hammerman Area Cost: $35 members $40 nonmembers Time: Contact: Pamela Lenhart at or or THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2 nd ~ART ON THE TRAIL~ State Arts Council features contemporary art from artists, distributed along the Gwynn Falls Trail Where:4500 Franklin Town Rd Cost: FREE!!!!!!!! Time: 10am-11:30ama Contact: WEDNESDAY JULY 25 th ~AMC THEATERS FLUSHED AWAY Where: Your local AMC Theater Time: 10:00am showing Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THURSDAY JULY 19 th ~FLICKS FROM THE HILL~ Experience movie watching al fresco, when the American Visionary Art Museum presents a screening of the film Seabiscuit in the Hughes Family Outdoor Movie Theater, as part of its Flicks From The Hill outdoor film series. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and find yourself a great spot on Federal Hill to watch this inspirational film. Where: Federal Hill Time: 9pm Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! Contact: SUNDAY JULY 22 nd ~FISHING~ Fishing for a day! Go for the big one! Where: Meet at 7215 York Road. Snacks/sodas/sandwiches included Time: 1:00pm-Return at 9:30pm Cost: $80.00 Call x 5337 or tconroy@arcofbaltimore.org SATURDAYS THRU SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 ~AT FREEDOM S DOOR: CHALLENGING SLAVERY IN MARYLAND~ This exhibit explores the history of slavery in Maryland. There are historical artifacts and contemporary artworks or display. Where: Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, 830 E. Pratt St. & the Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St.

Call 443-263-1800, 410-685-3750 or mica.edu/artfreedomsdoor SATURDAY AUGUST 25 th BOCCE TOURNAMENT Advance registration required. Tournament is open to novice players and experienced.

4 Call , or mica.edu/artfreedomsdoor SATURDAY AUGUST 25 th BOCCE TOURNAMENT Advance registration required. Tournament is open to novice players and experienced. Awards, souvenir t-shirts. Where: 210 Stiles St. Little Italy Time: 10:00am Cost: $12.50 individual Contact: Mike Naugle SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 th ~RADIO MUSIC CITY HALL ROCKETTES CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 75 th ANNIVERSARY~ How about a trip to see the Rockettes this coming holiday season? After the show spend time browsing the beautiful New York City during the holiday season. Where: Meet your Tour Guide in the back parking lot of 7215 York Road Cost: $ tickets, tips, meals included. Time: Bus leave from 7215 York Road 7am returns 10:30pm Contact: Teresa Conroy (410) x5337 tconroy@arcofbaltimore.org Things to do in Baltimore anytime: ~SUNDAYS~ ~ARTIST MARKET ON THE WATERFRONT~ Original artworks for show and sale, live music, more. Where: Inner Harbors West Shore Park, Light Street between the Visitor Center and Maryland Science Center. Time: 11am-6pm Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~Baltimore Museum of Art~ N. Charles & 31 st Streets 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 ~The Walters Art Gallery~ 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD

5 FREE-Wednesday thru Sunday 11am 5pm; Friday 11am 8pm ~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) war.html Children 12 and under free Adults - $4; children years, students with ID and seniors - $3 ~Fells Point Maritime Museum~ 1724 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD (410) e/index.html 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~ - 5 -

6 535 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 dex.html Admission: Free FUN IN THE SUN 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 ~BABE RUTH MUSEUM~ 216 Emory Street (410) , ext Admission: $6, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 5-16, free for members & under 5 ~CARROLL PARK~ 1500 Washington Blvd 117 acres, rarely too noisy or crowded - 6 -

7 ~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. Parks open now, white sand beach opens Memorial Day weekend. Cost: $7 weekends, $6 weekdays ~PATTERSON PARK~ 200 S. Linwood Ave The city s oldest park, 155 acres including open fields, a pagoda, and a pool and athletic fields ~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 4pm ~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. ~OREGON RIDGE BEACH~ Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville - 7 -

8 FARMERS MARKETS THURSDAYS 35 local farmers will sell fruits, vegetables and flowers as well as breads, nuts and even dog biscuits. Where: Allegheny Ave. between York and Washington Avenue Hours: 11am-3pm Go to SUNDAYS Where: Under I-83 Hours: starting at 8am-12noon SATURDAYS Local farmers sell fruits, vegetables. Where: 32 nd St. and Barclay St. Hours: 7am-12noon TUESDAYS Where: 5100 Falls Rd. Village of Cross Keys Hours: 10am-2pm WEDNESDAYS Where: 5201 Park Heights Avenue Race course Parking lot When: 10am-2pm FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH THRU OCTOBER ~STATION NORTH FLEA MARKET~ Looking for vintage clothing, jewelry, art or knick-knacks? Well, this flea market is the place for you. Over 50 vendors will be on hand with amazing things and customers will be entertained by street performers and a DJ. Where: Parking Lot across from the Charles Theatre Time: 9am 2pm Cost: FREE!! info@loadoffun.net or visit ONGOING ACTIVITIES ~SIEDEL S BOWLING CENTER~ Every second and fourth Friday of the month there is a concert IN the bowling alley. Two lanes are used for the concert and the rest of the Duckpin lanes are open for bowling. Where: 4443 Belair Road Time: 9:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 For more information please call or go to the website at: rootscafe.org ~BELTWAY MOVIES 6~ ALL SEATS $3.00 ALL TIMES!!! WHERE: Beltway Exit 32 South Please call for times and shows - 8 -

~THE WELLNESS CENTER AT THE LEAGUE~ The League has MANY programs! There are aquatic classes, aerobic classes, yoga, and a premier fitness center. Please call 410-323-0500 or visit www.leagueforpeople.

9 ~THE WELLNESS CENTER AT THE LEAGUE~ The League has MANY programs! There are aquatic classes, aerobic classes, yoga, and a premier fitness center. Please call or visit for more information. ~MOTHER GOOSE~ The Canton Branch of the Library, 1030 S. Ellwood Avenue, has Mother Goose On The Loose for kids and caregivers every Tuesday. Age s birth-24 months meet at 10am and ages 2-4 meet at 10:45am. For info: COMMUNITY YOGA PROGRAMS # 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 Midtown Yoga Ahimsa Yoga 107 Preston Street 3000 Chestnut Avenue Baltimore, Maryland - 9 -

Recreation and Leisure Events Your resource to weekly and ongoing events here in Baltimore, Maryland Week of September 13, 2007

Recreation and Leisure Events Your resource to weekly and ongoing events here in Baltimore, Maryland Week of September 13, 2007 MISSION STATEMENT: To ensure that people with developmental disabilities