Community News: November 2024

Holiday Decorations/Lighting Giveaway
There are 2 opportunities to WIN a cool Holiday Decoration and Lighting Package from the Canton Community Association and Canton Ace Hardware! To be eligible, signup as a new member or renew your current membership to the CCA by 7 pm on Tuesday, December 4. A winner will be selected at random and announced at the CCA Board Meeting that night.

Join us at the Canton Day of Giving on December 14 at O’Donnell Square Park (10 am-2 pm) to donate a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food items. While you’re there you can register to join the CCA, too! Look for details on the event in the December Life in Canton e-newsletter.

CCA Public Meeting November 19
The next quarterly CCA Public Meeting is on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30-8:00 pm. It will be a hybrid, both in-person at the United Evangelical Church at 3200 Dillon Street (enter from East Ave.) and live streamed on our Facebook page.. Look for more details on our social media closer to the event. To submit a question, please email info@CantonCommunity.org. 

Free Community Dumpster Day 11/2
The CCA is hosting a free community Dumpster Day on Saturday, November 2 from 9 am til noon or full. Plan to go early as it usually fills fast. The tentative location is 1001 S Lakewood (next to Safeway, before Boston St.). Please check our social media the day before to confirm. Acceptable materials at the dump include household trash, furniture, other bulk items, appliances, scrap metal, cans, glass, plastics, paper, cardboard, and yard waste that is bagged appropriately. No toxic or hazardous waste. Unacceptable materials include paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, acids, caustics, gasoline, mercury thermometers & thermostats, syringes, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, helium tanks, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and any other solid, liquid, or gaseous substance that is regulated as hazardous by State or federal law.

Music on the Square
Music on the Square Concert Series continues their 2024-2025 season with Ari and the Buffalo Kings + The Bayberries on Friday, November 8 at 7:30 pm. The concert starts at 7:30 pm - Doors at 7:00 pm. $25 suggested donation. Kids 12 and under get in free. Church on the Square is located at 1025 S Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. TICKETS

Canton Library November Events
Researching the History of a House - Just because a house isn’t a famous landmark, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a rich history. Researching a building or property can require knowledge of many of the same resources as genealogical research.  And it can be an exciting trip into the lives of those who lived or worked there. In this program, we will talk about where to find government records related to a building or property, how to research historical archives for information, and what to look for on site for clues. Presented by Julie Saylor, Librarian in the Maryland Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library/State Library Resource Center. 30 person limit. Saturday, November 16, 2024 11am. Registration required. Call 410-396-8548. 

Create @ Canton, is a cozy, casual crafting night - and a chance to indulge in a delightful evening of creativity and community. Bring a friend! Thursdays, November 7 & 21 from 6-7:30 pm at the Canton Library, 1030 S. Ellwood.

In Stitches Club - Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint---or have another favorite craft---bring your work in progress to join us for a morning of crafting, conversation, and camaraderie. Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:30am to 12:30pm

CCA Bloom Box Holiday Fundraiser
Bloom Box is a local company that hand delivers fresh plants and holiday decorations like wreaths, greenery, and trees right to your door! Just place your holiday order online at www.getblooming.com, use code “CANTONCA15” at the checkout, and Bloom Box will donate 15% of the sales to the Canton Community Association! Offer valid November 1-15, 2024. 

Canton Canopy Fall Plantings
Canton Canopy is a group of volunteers working toward a sustainable, healthy tree canopy in our neighborhood. Join the CC Fall Tree Plantings on Saturdays, November 9 & 16  from 9:00 am-noon. Meet us early to grab a coffee, donuts, gloves, and tools. Location TBD, please check the FB events for details. Thanks for helping our community! 

DPW Fall Leaf Collection
Leaf collection season began October 17, 2024, and will continue through January 9, 2025. Bagged leaves (up to 5 bags) are collected on regularly scheduled trash collection days. Residents can call 311 before 6 pm on Sunday to schedule special pickup of up to 20 bags of leaves. Put your bagged leaves in the same place as your trash. Don't put your leaves in the gutter or public right-of-way. For more info, click here. 

SAVE THE DATE

Canton Day of Giving Toy & Food Drive
The CCA and the Exchange Club of Highlandtown-Canton will host the annual Canton Day of Giving on Saturday, December 14 from 10am to 2pm. Neighbors are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items to share with families in need. Enjoy live holiday music, hot chocolate, and cookies from local businesses, and don’t forget to snap a selfie with Santa! Toys from the 17th Annual “Fill the Square! Toy Drive” will be distributed by the Baltimore Police Department, Southeast District. Donated food items are shared locally via Church on the Square. Thank you for making the holidays brighter for families in Southeast Baltimore! To volunteer at the event, email info@CantonCommunity.org.  

NOW OPEN / COMING SOON
Chesapeake Wine Company has reopened with a new owner, Kimberly Bosley, aka Canton Wine Girl. Chesapeake Wine, located at 2400 Boston St., offers a retail as well as a cocktail bar, pour wine list, flight list, and small plate menu. Enjoy a bottle in-house with NO corkage fee or check out their large selection of wines to go!

The Forest cannabis dispensary is coming soon to Canton and Brewers Hill. Opening in Mid-November at 3301 Boston Street. Details to follow in next month’s “Life in Canton” and/or on the CCA Facebook and Instagram.

CCA NEWS

CCA Hybrid Public Meetings 2024
February 20, May 21, September 17, and November 19
Meetings are held at the United Evangelical Church at 3200 Dillon St. and live-streamed on the CCA Facebook page. 

CCA Free Community Dumpster Days 2024
March 23, June 1, September 7, November 2
The dumpster will be located near 1011 S. Lakewood Ave, alongside Safeway just north of Boston Street from approximately 9:00 am until noon or until full. Plan to go early, as it usually fills fast. 

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. Available 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.

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