Ridgely's Delight Neighborhood, Baltimore Maryland

July 2003 Ridgely's Record

Community Meeting
There will be a community meeting at Camden Pub on July 2 starting at 7:00 pm. It will feature Keiffer Mitchell who is running for City Council - District 11. This is your chance to listen to his platform and ask him direct questions. After the question and answer session, the board has topics to discuss such as the Babe Ruth party, the free Jazz concert, the Bromo Seltzer building, and other items.

Jazz Concert in Conway Park - July 28
The Baltimore City Big Band will present a free jazz concert in Conway Park on Monday, July 28 at 8 p.m. Everyone is urged to bring a chair or blanket and a picnic basket, sit out under the stars and listen to some great music. This concert is part of the City's Summer Concert series, and it is a first for Ridgely's Delight. If we get a large turnout this could become an annual event, so spread the word and invite family and friends from other neighborhoods. Call Brian at 410-752-8746 if you would like to help publicize the concert.

Barre Circle Candidate's Night
The Barre Circle Association members have taken the lead to organize a panel discussion with announced candidates for our new 11th district on July 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Porters Coffee House, 771 Washington Blvd, second floor. All nearby neighbors are invited to hear the candidates and ask questions.
Refreshments and light fare will be provided after the discussion. Thanks to the recent referendum vote to reorganize the city council into single member districts, the citizens of Baltimore have a rare opportunity to establish a new form of city council. Know your candidates and make your vote count.

Barbeque Burglar
It's been a while since our last nuisance burglar and yippie skippy, we got a new one: black male, trim build, probably in his 20s, 160-170 lbs., 5'9", some facial hair, shorts and tan work boots. He's been futzing around yards on the south-side of Ridgely's and he's made off with a grill which some of our neighbors retrieved. Contact: newsletter@ridgelysdelight.org Please call 911 if you see a crime being committed.

Parking Update
New parking permits take effect July 1. If you registered at Camden Pub in May and didn't pick up your permit at the Pub in June, you must go to the city parking office. For more information on parking permit procedures click here.

Money Management Workshop
July 2, 6:30 - 7:00 pm. Second floor of Camden Pub before the community meeting. Topics will include:
Structured savings, investments, and insurance
Saving taxes today while providing dollars for you future
The impact of inflation and how to make it work for you
Affordable ways of investing

Fireworks at 12:30 am?
Were you awakened late on Friday, June 13 by fireworks at the stadium? The community president is looking into this issue. Apparently, there is already a law against noise at night above a certain decibel level. In the meantime, you can voice your opposition to fireworks after midnight by contacting Roger Hayden (410-547-6204) of the Baltimore Orioles.

Conway Park Poop-a-thon
Yo, dog folks, it's time to scrub down Conway park. There's going to be a jazz concert there at the end of the month, and it's important that we provide a clean and groovy place for people to sit and enjoy the show. Bring extra bags, purge extra poop. Let's see who can collect the most.

Burgundy Street Lot Makeover: Victory
Thank you to all the people who invested their time and energy to put the Burgundy street parking lot back together with beautiful trees and lovely mulch. A special thanks to Mark James who wrote the grant, planned the work, and broke a sweat getting the job done.

Ridgely's Delight Garden
The Ridgely's Delight garden located at the intersection of Washington Blvd and MLK blvd is turning into a success. Every Saturday between 8:00 and 10:00 people come by and pick up trash, pull weeds and trim those bushes. This just sort of happened. It wasn't planne d!

Play Ball!
WE DID IT! The community received a grant for the annual community Babe Ruth party. For a mere $7.00, you will get entrance to the museum, all you can eat and drink, a ticket to Camden Yards, and door prizes. Kids will get souvenirs at the game, and you can meet your neighbors at an exciting event. Mark your calendar for September 6th at 5:00 pm. Tickets must be purchased before August 8th. To purchase a ticket, contact Brian Dale at 410-752-8746. Tickets will also be on sale at this month's community-sanctioned meeting.

Every Monday Morning
Looking for company and coffee before work? We've started an impromptu gathering of neighbors every Monday at the new coffeehouse in Pigtown. Come wake up with us starting at 8 a.m. at Porters Coffeehouse at 771 Washington Blvd.

Dedication to Cool Breeze
Thank you to all the family and friends who made the sign dedication a success. A special thank you to Patricia Harris who filled in for her husband at the last minute and gave the dedication speech.