Wednesday, Jan. 31
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.
Community Blood Drive: Help the community by participating in a blood drive sponsored by the Red Cross and the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7401 Park Heights Avenue. For more information, go to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or call 1-800-733-2767.
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 reimagine public safety. Registration required. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Peter Claver Hall, 1546 N. Fremont Avenue. For more information, go to cpproject.org.
With Us For Us: Teach-In On Community Wealth Building: Join guest speakers as they discuss community wealth building and Baltimore City’s payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with 15 hospitals and universities. 6 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org.
Thursday, Feb. 1
Baltimore City Public Schools: Join the City Schools team! Baltimore City Schools are hiring for teachers, substitutes, school counselors and more. Noon to4 p.m. at the Professional Development Center, 2500 E. Northern Parkway.
Friday, Feb. 2
Give Kids A Smile Day with the Maryland State Dental Association: CareFirst is collaborating with the Maryland State Dental Association and the American Dental Association Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program to provide oral health education, basic oral exams and fluoride treatments to children in grades K-5. Feb. 2-3 at CareFirst Engagement Center, 1501 South Clinton Street Suite 100. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.
Saturday, Feb. 3
Yoga in the Library: Yoga is a breath-based practice that combines movement in unison with our breath. This class is for anyone who wishes to explore yoga further or as a beginner. 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Enoch Pratt Library, 1030 S. Ellwood Avenue. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396‑5430.
Bmore Budgets: Community Budget Forum (In person): Come out for the opportunity to connect with city leadership, engage in interactive discussions, and share insights from your perspective as a resident. The City of Baltimore’s Budget Feedback Sessions allow residents to share their insights on the community. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to bbmr.baltimorecity.gov/bmore-budgets.
B’More Youth Summit: Food, gifts, free resources, and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Middle Branch Wellness Center, 201 Reedbird Avenue. For more information, go to weourusmovement.org.
Historic Change: Celebrating the Activism and Impact of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray: Join the opening of the “Black Woman Genius” exhibition to learn and explore the civil rights activism and impact of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street. For more information, go to lewismuseum.org.
Heart of the Butterfly: Designing Peace in Station North: Co-create with leaders designing peace and healing damage caused by redlining in Station North. 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 East North Avenue. For more information, go to baltimore.impacthub.net.
Sunday, Feb. 4
Run/Walk for Palestine: Join Runners4Justice on Sundays to run/walk for Palestine! We know that we are all connected, from Baltimore to Palestine, across the country and around the world, and none of us are free until all of us are free. All paces welcome! Routes will be provided with options for 2, 3, or 4 miles. Meet outside Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue, at 9:15 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.), run/walk starts at 9:30. For more information, follow Runners4Justice on Facebook and Instagram.
Monday, Feb. 5
Police Accountability Board Meeting: The Police Accountability Board for Baltimore City regularly meets virtually on the first Monday of each month. 6 p.m. For more information, go to civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/meetings-1.
Bmore Budgets: Community Budget Forum (Virtual): Come out for the opportunity to connect with city leadership, engage in interactive discussions, and share insights from your perspective as a resident. The City of Baltimore’s Budget Feedback Sessions allow residents to share their insights on the community. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, go to bbmr.baltimorecity.gov/bmore-budgets.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Paving the Path to Equality: Exploration of Baltimore City’s Past and Present Initiatives: Ebony M. Thompson, Dana P. Moore and José Anderson will speak on Baltimore City’s racial past and what the government is doing and can do to address lingering racial disparities. Lunch will be served. Noon to 2 p.m. at Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse, 100 N. Calvert Street, Room 504. For more information go to baltimorebar.org/calendar.
Men’s Rap: Wellness resources for the community, presented by the Pride Center of Maryland. Every first and third Wednesday of the month. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Druid Heights Community Center, 2140 McCulloh Street. For more information, go to:.pridecentermd.org or call: 443-873-0369.
Charisse Burden-Stelly Presents Black Scare/Red Scare: Join Black Alliance for Peace members Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly and Erica Caines in discussion about “Black Scare/Red Scare: Theorizing Capitalist Racism in the United States.” 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org.