Wednesday, Jan. 17
West Wednesdays: Hear about the ongoing fight for police accountability in the Tyrone West case and all victims of police misconduct. This event happens every Wednesday. For more information, go to facebook.com/justicefortyronewest.
Workforce Reception Center Hiring Event: Includes employers from Personnel Plus, Lifebridge Health, Catholic Charities, and more. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Workforce Reception Center, 100 West 23rd Street. For more information, go to moed.baltimorecity.gov.
Baltimore City Commission on Sustainability Monthly Meeting: Join the Commission on Sustainability each month to learn about initiatives, projects and programs intended to make the city more sustainable, more equitable and more climate resilient. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Virtual. For more information, go to baltimoresustainability.org or call 410-396-7526.
Family and Community Board Forum: Student Edition: The Family and Community Board Forum: Student Edition is an in-person student-based meeting where the Board of School Commissioners and City Schools students can discuss, share knowledge, and talk to each other about a wide variety of topics that directly affect our students’ overall success in Baltimore City Public Schools. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Baltimore City Public Schools District Office, 200 East North Avenue. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org or call 443-984-2000.
Thursday, Jan. 18
Monthly Mega Food Giveaway: Stock your pantry and refrigerator. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Food Project, 424 South Pulaski Street. For more information, go to uempowerofmd.org.
Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting: PCAB serves to advise the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners about how parents, families, the community, and educators can collaborate to help our youth succeed. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please check PCAB’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bcpspcab for up-to-date virtual or in-person location information.
Friday, Jan. 19
Community Chess Night: A fun-filled evening where chess enthusiasts of all levels come together to play and learn. 6 p.m. at Community Engagement Center, 16 South Poppleton Street. For more information, go to boardroomchess.wixsite.com/theboardroom-chess.
Saturday, Jan. 20
West Baltimore United Community Workshop: For over 50 years, the “Highway to Nowhere” divided West Baltimore. Now, the city of Baltimore, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration, is coordinating the West Baltimore United Planning project that will set the communities of West Baltimore on a path to a brighter future — and they want to hear from you. 9 a.m. to noon at Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts, 1500 Harlem Avenue. For more information, go to streetsofbaltimore.com.
Baltimore MD Food Distribution Event: Fruit and vegetable giveaway. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia Baltimore, 3533 4th Street. For more information go to mycaf.org.
Sunday, Jan. 21
MD Criminal Justice Reform Community Forum: Hear from speakers about how to support two bills that could remedy serious problems with the Maryland correctional system. The event is hosted by the Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform, Interfaith Action for Human Rights, and Baltimore Quaker Meetings. Registration required. 3 p.m. at Homewood Friends Meeting, 3107 North Charles Street. For more information, email: bobrhudy@yahoo.com.
Monday, Jan. 22
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Meeting of the Baltimore City Council. 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Tuesday, Jan. 23
FoodPAC Hybrid Meeting: Food PAC is a pivotal gathering where residents, stakeholders and community organizations come together to help shape the future of Baltimore City’s food system. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 417 East Fayette Street #8. For more information, email yewande.akinkuowo@baltimorecity.gov.
Baltimore City Schools Public Board Meeting: Virtual. 5 p.m. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org or call 443-984-2000.
NAMI West Baltimore Connection Support Group: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ living with a mental health condition or looking for mental health support. 5:15 p.m. at Bon Secour’s Community Works Resource Center, 31 South Payson Street. For more information, call 410-435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Live Baltimore’s State of the City Market Update: Hear a complete summary of the 2023 housing market activity. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Coppin State University, 2500 West North Avenue #2500. For more information, go to livebaltimore.com.
Plan “Our Baltimore” Community Meeting – Southwest: After over 18 months of community conversations, surveys, and a citywide summit, the Baltimore City Department of Planning invites stakeholders to review and provide input on draft policy recommendations. Also, they are developing a land use map to guide where and what development looks like across the city. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saint Agnes Healthcare, 900 South Caton Avenue. For more information, go to planourbaltimore.com.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Baltimore City Consent Decree Quarterly Public Hearing Update: In 2017, Baltimore City entered a consent decree that requires the Baltimore City Police Department to adopt a number of specific reforms aimed at ensuring effective, safe, and constitutional policing. 10 a.m. at Courtroom 1A, United States District Court, 101 West Lombard Street. For more information, go to bpdmonitor.com.
Shut Up and Read at Garden Room Bar: Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Shut Up and Read, where the only expectation is that you show up with a book, to read on your own. This event is 21+. Registration for this program is required as space is limited. ID is required for alcohol consumption. One drink per participant. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hotel Revival Baltimore, 101 West Monument Street. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call: 410-396‑5430.
Healing Circle: Explore various healing practices with natural herbs led by Plant Mama Alchemy’s Very own, Jennifer West. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Neighborhood Center, 2405 Linden Avenue. For more information, go to momcares.org.
Saturday, Jan. 27
For the People Community Healing and Enrichment Circles: Explore topics of the historically marginalized. i.e., racism and race-based trauma, the mental health of the traditionally oppressed. 11 a.m. at TNAT Holistic Wellness Center, 5525 Harford Road. For more information, go to templeofnat.org.
City for All Forum – Envisioning Baltimore’s Transportation Future: Organized by Delegate Robbyn Lewis. Envision a transportation future that is healthy, accessible, reliable, sustainable, and equitable for all. Pre-registration required. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morgan State University’s Earl G. Graves School of Business, Auditorium Room 104, 4100 Hillen Road. For more information go to robbyn.lewis@house.state.md.us.
Monday, Jan. 29
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Meeting of the Baltimore City Council. 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Dispelling the Myths of Baltimore Housing & Blockchain: Black Alliance for Peace – Baltimore is hosting a conversation centered on Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony Thompson’s recent proposal to utilize blockchain for tracking vacant housing in Baltimore City. The session will include insights from Ujima People’s Progress Party and Dr. Jared Ball, addressing topics such as housing insecurity and the myth of decentralization. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a gift of Dr. Ball’s book, “The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power,” courtesy of Liberation Through Reading and NoMüNoMü. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at NoMüNoMü, 709 North Howard Street. For more information, go to blackallianceforpeace.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Quarterly Chat and Chew: Monthly dinner conversation with the Citizens Policing Project, residents, and partners to discuss the current progression in Baltimore’s efforts to re-imagine public safety. Registration required. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Peter Claver Hall, 1546 North Fremont Avenue. For more information, go to: cpproject.org.