Neighborhood Notes: November 2023

Red Line Community Meeting
Join the CCA on Tuesday, October 24 from 6-7 pm at the United Evangelical Church for a community meeting about the Red Line route proposals. This will be a working meeting led by the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) to get feedback from the neighborhood. RSVP. 

The Red Line is a high-frequency, high-capacity transit line for the Baltimore Region, and will be an investment in residents’ access to jobs, education, services, and opportunities. This project addresses a major gap in east-west transit service between Bayview and Woodlawn, through Canton and downtown Baltimore City.

There will also be a longer Open House on November 8 from 6-9 pm at the Greektown Square and Event Center, 700 Quail St.

Fire Prevent — No Firepits
As the season changes and the weather cools it’s tempting to purchase a firepit or outdoor stove to gather around, grab a Boh, and #GetNeighborly. But, neighbors, this is the least neighborly thing you can do! This is highly dangerous, unsafe, and ILLEGAL in Baltimore City. To paraphrase City Code section 307 “Open burning, recreational fires, and portable outdoor fireplaces may not be operated within 15 feet of any structure, combustible material, or property line.” Please be a responsible neighbor, follow the fire code, and DON’T engage in any form of open flame on your deck, sidewalk, or in your yard!! The community thanks you.

Fiesta Baltimore Parade & Festival
Fiesta Baltimore 2023 is the most anticipated Hispanic/Latino cultural event of the year in Baltimore. This year it expands to two days. Saturday, October 7 is the Latino Cultural Festival 10 am-7:00 pm in Patterson Park at the Pulaski Monument and Sunday, October 8 features the 5th Annual Parade of Latin Nations at 2 pm on Eastern Ave.

Music on the Square
Music on the Square Concert Series returns for its 2022-2023 season! The first concert of 2023 features Elise Leavy on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm. The concert starts at 7:30 pm - Doors at 7:00 pm. $25 suggested donation. Church on the Square is located at 1025 S Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. TICKETS Upcoming Concerts: November 10 – Maya de Vitry; December 15 – Viv & Riley; January 12 – The High & Wides.

Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival
Join neighbors, friends, and family at Patterson Park on Saturday, October 21 for The Great Halloween Lantern Parade and Festival. The day begins with a family festival, featuring an adorable kids' costume contest, lantern making, pop-up performances, an arts & crafts market, and more. Once the sun sets, the magic begins. Everyone is welcome to grab a lantern and march with thousands of neighbors, artists, musicians, and performers or line the parade route to watch the delightful Great Halloween Lantern Parade wind through the night!! Festival 4:00 pm, Parade Line-up 6:30 pm, Parade 7:00 pm. Costume Contest: Registration for kids and families begins at 3:30 pm, Contest begins at 4:00 pm. DETAILS

BARCStoberfest is back Saturday, October 28 in Patterson Park!
BARCStoberfest is an annual, large-scale, pet-friendly festival and fundraiser that benefits the lifesaving programs and animal care at BARCS. The festival, which takes place at Patterson Park, includes a 5K Run/1-Mile Walk, Pet Costume Contest, Beer Garden, vendors, kids’ activities, and more! Fundraising leading up to BARCStoberfest raises critical funding for Maryland’s highest volume, open-admission shelter serving 10,000 animals per year. The goal this year is $350,000, so please join us to raise funds for animals in need in our community.

Festival: 9:30 am-2:00 pm, 5K and Walk: Registration at 7:30 am, run/walk at 9:00 am, Beer Garden & Live Music: 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Register yourself and/or a team today!

Traffic Calming Mural
Graham Projects, in collaboration with the Highlandtown Community Association, has completed a vibrant traffic-calming crosswalk mural at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and S. Ellwood. These murals serve to increase pedestrian visibility and calm traffic. If you’d like to help organize one in Canton, email info@CantonCommunity.org.

Third Saturday Canton CleanUp
We’re happy to share Kurt Hoffman is leading a community cleanup every third Saturday through October. If you have an hour or two to volunteer, we’d love your help. Meet at Professor Trash Wheel at 10 am to walk and pick up trash. Or choose to start at O’Donnell Square Park to weed and clean up general debris. Some tools will be provided including grabbers, gloves, rakes, trash bags, and shovels. See you this month on October 21 at 10:00 a.m. It’s also Mayor Scott’s Fall Cleanup Day of Service.

To #GetNeighborly on your block, please keep your sidewalks and tree pits weeded. Also, watch for debris in the street and gutters so water can properly flow to the storm drains. Thanks! 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month BreastFest
One way to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is to support the Tyanna Foundation Baltimore. The organization was founded by five sisters, Megan, Bridget, Katie, Anne, and Sara, after losing their Mom (Tyanna) to breast cancer when she was only 48. Fun. Feisty. Fearless — for a cause, the Tyanna Foundation is different. Known for their signature slogan “Save the Girls” and annual fundraiser “BreastFest”, the volunteers of Tyanna work tirelessly to raise funds to help make breast cancer more comfortable for patients—and less prevalent on the planet.

In Baltimore alone, over $1.8 million has been raised to support programs at The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy Medical Center to help ease the day-to-day burden for breast cancer patients as well as provide state-of-the-art technology to increase early detection. In 2008, Mercy named the Tyanna O’Brien Center for Women’s Imaging after the organization’s namesake Tyanna Barre O’Brien. For more information, to volunteer, sponsor, or donate, visit www.tyanna.org or email info@tyanna.org.

If your business or organization would like to host a “Round Up” Campaign or a “Pink Drink Night” in support of Tyanna, please email Rose@Tyanna.org. Or, drop by their annual fundraiser, BreastFest Baltimore, on Saturday, October 21. Tyanna thanks you for your support to #SaveTheGirls!

Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder to schedule your mammogram! Screening tests are used before a person has any symptoms to help find cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. To learn more, including how to schedule a screening test and how to afford a screening without insurance, visit cancer.org/get-screened. 

Free Wellness and Back to Basics Classes 
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (at 1501 South Clinton Street in Canton) offers a series of wellness classes to the community, and you don’t need CareFirst insurance to participate. Classes and parking are free! October classes include Women’s Self Defense, Weight Loss, Childbirth, Stretch and Balance, Zumba, and more.  To register please click  CareFirst Engagement Center Events | Eventbrite. Other classes coming to CareFirst include a Back-to-Basics series focusing on Finances, Home Buying, Insurance, and Legal Basics. Questions? Email Shakia.Colbert@CareFirst.com. 

Hatton Senior Center
Baltimore is home to 13 senior centers which offer different programs and services for older adults. In Canton, the Hatton Senior Senior Center, located at 2825 Fait Ave., is open Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Neighbors 55+ can take part in fitness and wellness programs, dining services, and lifelong learning classes. Seniors 60+ are eligible for the “Eating Together Meal” Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 11:30 am for $2. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 410-396-9025 or email Adrienne.Blumberg@baltimorecity.gov. Look for more details to follow in future Life in Canton e-newsletters.

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

Halloween Decoration Giveaway
Win a super cool Halloween Decoration & Lighting Package from the CCA and Canton Ace Hardware! Scary witch, black flamingos, pumpkin lights, or talking ghoul? Enter to be surprised!! To be eligible, sign up as a new member or renew your current membership to the Canton Community Association by the end of the day on Wednesday, October 18. A winner will be selected at random and announced on Thursday, October 19.

Canton Anti-Racism Alliance
The Canton Anti-Racism Alliance is dedicated to affecting long-term, impactful changes in our neighborhood to foster a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming community. The Alliance meets quarterly on the 4th Tuesday of the month via Zoom. To join, email president@cantoncommunity.org for details. Everyone is welcome!

Buy-A-Brick Program in support of the Canton Dog Park!
The CCA Buy-A-Brick Program is excited to announce that bricks are now available at the Friends of Canton Dog Park as well as at O'Donnell Square Park! Purchase a commemorative brick for $100 to be installed at the park of your choice and/or a replica brick with felt backing for $35. This is a unique way to pay tribute to your love of the community, recognize a special date, or businesses, or memorialize loved ones, including the furry ones. Purchase here.

O’Donnell Square Park Brick Removal
Recently, the City took up some of the commemorative bricks at O’Donnell Square Park to do some repairs along the Potomac side of the park. Fortunately, the team at HDC, Inc. who are overseeing the brick program were able to retrieve them to reinstall them at a future date.

SAVE THE DATE

CCA Hybrid Public Meeting 2023
November 28

CCA Free Community Dumpster Day 2023
November 4

Canton Day of Giving
December 10

CCA Merchandise
Support the CCA and look sharp, too. Buy CCA merchandise including hats, long-sleeve lightweight hoodies, CCA foldable, reusable tote bags, and more. Now available exclusively at Canton Ace Hardware located at 1022 Binney St.

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 www.facebook.com/CantonCommunityAssociation. 

CCA Committees
CCA committees include Arts, Economic Development, Education, Marketing, Membership, Public Safety, Transportation, Social, Sustainability, and Volunteer. The CCA also oversees the Friends of Canton Dog Park and Friends O’Donnell Square, and partners with Canton Canopy, I Wonder Garden, and the Canton Anti-Racism Alliance. New members are welcomed for all CCA committees. Details can be found on our website at https://www.cantoncommunity.org/committees.