Neighborhood Notes: December 2022
/It's finally here! Shake Shack opens in Canton on Wednesday, December 14th, at 10:30 AM! The new Shack, located in The Shops at Canton Crossing at 3902 Boston Street, is open every day 10:30 am to 10 pm, featuring a drive-thru.
Snag some swag! The first 100 guests will receive custom Baltimore swag bags. Additionally, the Canton Shake Shack location is hiring for all levels. Shake Shack is proud to offer competitive pay and benefits. Those interested can apply in person or online at www.ShakeShack.com. Follow them at facebook.com/shakeshack.
Canton Holiday Market
Support Local! The Canton Holiday Market consists of a group of local artisans that have curated and/or created holiday gifts. This event will be in conjunction with the Annual Canton Day of Giving on December 11 from 10 am-3 pm inside Church on the Square. Enter through the main entrance at 1025 S. Potomac St. and take the stairs to the 2nd floor. Sorry, due to the age of the church, the event is not ADA accessible. Check out the Facebook event to see the list of participating vendors.
See Santa at ODSP
Santa will be at the Canton Day of Giving on December 11 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Visit him at O’Donnell Square Park to talk a selfie and tell him all your wishes. Bring the family… your neighbors, too. Come #GetNeighborly.
Santa’s SE Neighborhood Ride
After the Canton Day of Giving, Santa is getting a lift from Baltimore City Fire Department and Engine 41 as he rides through Highlandtown, Canton, and Brewer’s Hill on Saturday, December 10 from 2-4 pm. Santa will stop at each of these intersections, where you can wave and give your letters to his elf!
1. S. Conkling St. & Gough St.
2. E. Pratt St. & S. Clinton St.
3. S. East Ave. & Eastern Ave. (near “BUS”)
4. S. East Ave. & Hudson St. – CANTON LOCATION
5. Hudson St. & S. Eaton St.
Music on the Square
Music on the Square Concert Series is back for the 2022-2023 season! The third concert of 2022 features Ed Hrybyk Trio on Friday, December 16 at 7:00 pm. Ed, an upright bassist, composer, arranger, and educator at the Baltimore School for the Arts, is at the heartbeat of Baltimore’s vibrant jazz scene. $20 suggested donation. Church on the Square is located at 1025 S Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. Click here for TICKETS.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Celebration
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is thrilled to confirm that fireworks will return to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on New Year’s Eve.
On Saturday, December 31, the band Soul Centered will perform at the Inner Harbor from 9:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. The fireworks will begin promptly at midnight and the dazzling spectacle will last 12–15 minutes as celebrants ring in the new year and bid farewell to the old one.
Additionally, the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore will keep the Inner Harbor Ice Rink open until midnight so families and friends can skate the night away. For more information about the event, follow BOPA on social media to find out more details as they are announced.
Shop Small for the Holidays
Support local businesses by shopping small this holiday season. Here are a few to support in our community.
• Canton Games - Baltimore’s best source for all your gaming and collectible needs. 2101 Essex Street | 410-276-2640 | www.cantongames.com
• Best Day Ever - a fun gift shop featuring everything you need for a wedding, baby shower, birthday, or housewarming party. 2915 O’Donnell Street | 667-212-3919 | www.bestdayevermd.com
• Canton Ace Hardware - an employee-owned hardware store stocking household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more. l 1002 S. Binney Street | 410-327-0404 | www.acehardwaredc.com.
Free Community Fridge Holiday Donations
Did you know there’s a free community fridge in SE Bmore? It is outside 123 N. Linwood and available to anyone who needs a meal. Our neighbor, Allie Marston, is championing the holiday cooking and donation project. If you are interested in helping, please sign up using this Google Docs sheet. This is important to ensure that someone will be bringing something each day. The fridge is also a bit small, so it’s better to spread out the contributions. If you don’t cook and would like to donate groceries or even funds, that is helpful as well. If have any questions, feel free to DM Allie, or if email is more your style: alliemarston@gmail.com. Thanks to all in advance!
DPW Fall Leaf Collection
Leaf collection season continues through Monday, January 9, 2022. Bagged leaves (up to 5 bags) are collected on regularly scheduled trash collection days. Residents can call 311 to schedule special Monday pickups of up to 20 bags of leaves. Read more details about leaf collection.
Water Bill Portal
Your water bill is now just two steps away from being easily accessible. To find your activation code, make sure to flip your water bill over. Log in today and visit waterbillportal.baltimorecity.gov to register.
Public Safety Resources
The Holidays and crime seem to go hand-in-hand. To protect yourself from porch pirates, auto break-ins, and more, follow the helpful suggestions to reduce theft and increase safety found on our website.
Reporting and Preventing Crime – Tip Line
The Baltimore City Police Department asks neighbors to report crimes via this TIP email: SEDtips@baltimorepolice.org. Security camera footage and photos should be included.
CCA NEWS
1.) Shop CCA Merchandise – Did you know you can “Shop the CCA” to benefit our community? Check out our cool navy blue and lime merch at Canton Ace Hardware. Select from dog bandanas, baby onesies, limited edition hoodies, and more. Don’t forget to pick up a CCA foldable, reusable tote bag, too. They make a great gift at only 2 for $15! To purchase, email info@CantonCommunity.org.
2.) Support the CCA with Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the non-profit organization selected by customers. To support the CCA, just log in using https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-2236659. Thanks!!
3.) Buy-A-Brick at O’Donnell Square
Support the endowment to maintain O'Donnell Square Park with the purchase of a commemorative brick. Pay tribute to someone's love of the community or recognize birthdays, anniversaries, birth and wedding dates, businesses, or memorializing loved ones. The cost of a commemorative brick is $70. You may also purchase a replica of your brick with felt backing for an additional $35. We can duplicate previously purchased bricks, too. If you are not sure of the wording on your brick, emailbrick@cantoncommunity.org and we can help. (Note: the program is under transition and new bricks may take several months to be installed.)
4.) Become a CCA Member
Joining the CCA is a gateway to meeting neighbors and supporting local businesses in our community. Meet awesome people and learn about our neighborhood and how you can engage to not only have fun but help others, too. You’ll also receive a subscription to our monthly e-newsletter, Life in Canton, and some cool CCA merch. Individual memberships start at only $10/year; business memberships at $250. For details, visit https://www.cantoncommunity.org/join-us.
5.) Volunteer with Us!
Random CCA Merch $20, CCA Membership $10, Volunteering with the CCA, priceless! To learn about our committees, events, and community volunteer efforts or to become a Block Captain, visit https://www.cantoncommunity.org/committees.
CCA Board Election Notice
The CCA will hold its annual Board Elections on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, during the CCA Public Meeting which begins at 6:30 p.m. Board terms are for 2 years, and members attend monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. For more info or questions, email info@cantoncommunity.org.
CCA Social Media - Follow us!
For the latest information about our neighborhood and other helpful community/city news, please follow our CCA pages on social media. Instagram @CCA_Baltimore and Facebook.
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