Ridgely's Record
June, 2003

Community Meeting
There will be a community meeting at Camden Pub on Wednesday, June 4 starting at 7:00. It will feature Mike Seipp who is running for City Council - District 11. This is your chance to listen to his platform and ask him direct questions. We are also going to discuss the empty lot on Fremont St. If we don't have a vision for this lot, then somebody else will. You are urged to attend this community-sanctioned event.

Parking Sticker Pickup
If you registered for a parking sticker or guest pass at Camden Pub last month, you can pick them up on June 23 or June 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The new stickers and guest passes become effective July 1.

Dedication to Cool Breeze
Noticed the cool new signs around Ridgely's Delight? One is dedicated to the late Mr. Arie Wells, Sr. The community board would like to publicly recognize Mr. Wells and his family at a ceremony to dedicate the sign. Please plan on attending a short ceremony on JUNE 10th at 6:00 at the new sign on Russell Street.

African American Festival June 6-8
The second annual African-American Heritage Festival will be held June 6-8 at Camden Yards. With plenty of food, vendors, children's activities and national music acts like Dru Hill, LL Cool J and Nancy Wilson, the event will be fun for the whole family.

Parking Warning
Unlike last year, parking will be aggressively enforced during the African American Festival (June 6-8). Anyone parking in Ridgely's Delight without a residential parking permit or guest pass will be ticketed and/or towed. Neighbors can report trouble spots by calling 410-396-1945. Please note that the Parking Authority will only take calls to this telephone number during the festival.

Washington Blvd. Closing in Pigtown
In other traffic news, the 700 and 800 blocks of Washington Boulevard will be closed to motor vehicles from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7.

Upgrade Your Historic House
Call Paul at 410-234-1350 for an 1840 12-pane front parlor window salvaged from a recent Ridgely's Delight renovation. Sashes are solid and 11 antique glass panes are intact. Dimensions ar 91" x 35" without frame. The only commitment is to install the window within a year.

Sincerest Apologies from the Editor
The editor made a big boo-boo, incorrectly listing the days for parking permit sign-up in the May newsletter. After subjecting myself to various retributive measures, e.g. standing in a corner for 2 hours, exercise, and an episode of JAG, the editor self-inflicted the most serious punishment: getting my parking permit directly from the city. See next story.

New Parking Office Close to Ridgely's
Those wishing ill upon the erring editor will perhaps remain unsatisfied because getting your parking permit from the city is easier than ever. There's a new parking office at 200 W. Lombard - right near the Arena. Their number is 443-573-2800. And, the city has a new website that helps the process along: http://www.baltimoreprefparking.com/. Fill out the paper work, print it, bring in your supporting documents, and get your permit.

Ridgely's Delight Garden
There are opportunities available to help water, weed and perform general maintenance of some small public gardens in Ridgely's Delight. The community board has some tools and funds available if needed. Call Paul at 410-837-6321.

Play Ball!
Mark your calendar for September 6th at 5:00. The annual community Babe Ruth party is currently being planned. Tickets must be purchased before August 8th. If you think you might want to attend, but you won't be here for the summer, then please contact Paul Harris at pharris@ridgelysdelight.org to make arrangements to purchase a ticket.

Volunteer Opportunity
Join thousands of citizens in the Baltimore area to volunteer on Saturday, June 7th. We will be volunteering at over 30 schools, parks, and after-school centers - many in the neighborhoods you serve. Learn how by contacting Monica Haines, Volunteer Central and Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland. Phone: 410-366-6030 Fax: 410-366-6032

Burgundy Street Make-Over
The Ridgely's Delight Community Association has designated the following dates and times to allow community members and users of the Burgundy Street Parking Lot the opportunity to volunteer in the enhancement of the gardens on the north and south sides of the lot. June 11 (6:00 PM), June 15 (1:00PM), June 18 (6:00PM) and June 22 (2:00PM). Please call 410-468-0881 for details.

Online 311
Your one call to City Hall has gone online. Go to www.baltimorecity.gov. Click on CITY SERVICES. The link to Online 311 is on the top of the page in light blue.

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