Ridgely's Record
January 2005

Community Meeting
There is no community meeting this month. Meetings will resume in February, usually on the first Wednesday evening of each month. Visit the Ridgely's website for time and location. Please contact president@ridgelysdelight.org if you have a topic for the agenda.

Gunman Caught
The armed robber described in the flier circulated last month by the University of Maryland has been captured. Thanks to an alert neighborhood resident, who recognized the man from the description in the flier and reported the siting to the police, the suspect was apprehended and identified by the victims. This situation shows how important it is for all neighbors to be vigilant.

Gracias! Merci! Many Thanks!
Special thanks to Sliders for hosting our neighborhood holiday party and to Ras Doobie de Chef (213 Penn St.) for donating the delicious platter of jerk chicken. For those who missed the party or those who want to relive the finer moments, check out the photos.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Baltimore honors the great American, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday January 17th with a Celebration Parade. The parade begins on the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Eutaw St., travels south on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., and ends between Baltimore St and Washington Ave.

Happy Birthday, Babe!
Celebrate the once local legend, the Bambino, on his birthday February 6th. What better reason to visit the Babe Ruth Birhplace and Museum right here in our own backyard at 216 Emory Street, either for a return visit or for the first time? The museum is open daily from 10am to 4pm (winter hours). Call 410-727-1539 for more information.

Speaking of Birthdays…
Our very own Ras Doobie de Chef (213 Penn St.) will be celebrating its fifth birthday next month on Sunday, February 5th. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming festivities!

Game Night at Cappoochino Café
Test your artistic skills at a friendly (or fiercly competitive-yet to be determined) game of Pictionary as a new neighborhood institution continues Sunday, January 9th at 6:00pm.

Join Citizens on Patrol
Help make Ridgley's Delight safer--join Citizens on Patrol (COP). A training session is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, upstairs at Sliders. Call Paul at 410-837-6321 to learn more and to check on space available for this next training.

First Friday Happy Hour
For those new to the neighborhood, or simply unaware, a neighborhood happy hour on the first Friday is a Ridgely's tradition. This month, we'll meet at Slider's on Jan. 7th. See you there!

Have a ball…
Of yarn, that is! Knitting Nights at Cappoochino Café are every other Tuesday beginning around 7 p.m. starting January 4. Just bring needles and yarn. There are free, lessons for beginners. Please note the day change.

From the Desk of the Social Director…
On Saturday, January 8th, is what just may be the beginning of a new Ridgely's tradition, bringing together two fantastic Baltimore communities. It's the Second Saturday happy hour, starting around 3:00pm at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill (Located on Cross Street, between Light and Charles Streets). Meet at the market and hang out with your neighbors.

City Smart Safety Tip
Let's be safe this Holiday season. Remember to be aware of your surroundings and try not to walk alone. Don't let criminals take advantage of citizens carrying holiday gifts. If somebody suspicious approaches you and you feel threatened, yell at the top of your lungs- FIRE - HELP - AHHHHH!

New Year's Resolution #1-Support Local Businesses!
We're fortunate to have many wonderful establishments here in Ridgely's-take advantage of places close to home and support the businesses that help make this such a great place to live. Including:
Camden Pub…647 W. Pratt St.
Cappoochino Café…625 Washington Blvd.
Ras Doobie de Chef…213 Penn St.
Penn Restaurant…663 W. Pratt St.
Pickles Pub…520 Washington Blvd.
Porter's Coffeehouse…771 Washintgon Blvd.
Ridgley's Mini-mart…633 Washington Blvd.
Sliders Bar and Grille…504 Washington Blvd.

Contact Information
Contact the newsletter editor, President of the community and the CHAP representative online:
newsletter@ridgelysdelight.org
president@ridgleysdelight.org
chap@ridgelysdelight.org

Recycling Calendar
Monday: Blue Bags
January 10
January 24

Friday: Paper
January 14
January 28

Bulk Trash Pick-up: 1st Tuesday of the month. Call 311 for pick-up one week prior.

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