Hearing for Police Commissioner. Executive appointments hearing for Police Commissioner De Souza. Feb. 21, 5 p.m., Baltimore City Hall, 100 N. Holliday St., (410) 396-4804, baltimorecitycouncil.com.

West Wednesday. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Feb. 21 and 28, usually held at the intersection of 33rd Street and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

Investing in Parents Townhall. Panel discussion with local, state, and federal officials. Food, transportation, and childcare provided. Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m., Baltimore City Community College Fine Arts Theater, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave., (443) 255-9413, eventbrite.com.

Waverly Main Street Kickoff Celebration. Find out what’s in store for Greenmount Avenue and how to get involved. Free food and beer samples. Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St., waverlymainstreet.org.

Free Black History Month Concert. Baritone Daniel C.X. Rich will perform a concert of African American composers, spiritual arrangements, and songs. Artist reception will follow. Feb. 23,  7-9 p.m., Faith Presbyterian Church, 5400 Loch Raven Blvd., faithpcbalt.org.

Art Law Clinic. Pay $5 for a 30 minute session with a lawyer to assist with legal issues for creative professionals. Feb. 24., 1-4 p.m., Maryland Art Place, 218 W. Saratoga St., email teri.henderson@ubalt.edu to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

Greater Baltimore Democratic Gubernatorial Forum. Hear from candidates Rushern Baker, Ben Jealous, Kevin Kamenetz, Rich Madaleno, Alec Ross, Jim Shea and Krishanti Vignarajah. Phylicia Porter moderates and Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings offers concluding speech. Feb. 24, 2-5 p.m., War Memorial, 101 N. Gay St., secure.actblue.com/donate/ufm4, free ($10-$30 donations accepted).

Second Anniversary CommUNITY Celebration. Join Fresh at the Avenue in celebrating two years of providing Sandtown-Winchester with fresh, affordable vegetables and fruits. Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., eventbrite.com/e/2nd-anniversary-community-celebration-tickets-43260960698?aff=es2.

Plug into Planning @ The Door. Meet with Baltimore City Department of Planning staff and learn about current projects and upcoming opportunities to shape the course of Baltimore’s development. Feb. 27, 7-8:30 p.m., The Door (Baltimore Urban Leadership Foundation), 219 N. Chester St., planning.baltimorecity.gov.

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West Wednesday. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Feb. 14 and 21, usually held at the intersection of 33rd Street and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

#BaltimoreVotes Information Session. Register to vote with the Baltimore City Board of Elections, learn about resources being used around the country, and more. Happy hour to follow. Feb. 15, 5:30-7 p.m., The Motor House, 120 W. North Ave., citizenartist.vote.

Public Health: From East Baltimore to the World and Back. Lecture from Karen Kruse Thomas, historian of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Feb. 15, 7:30-9 p.m., Village Learning Place, Inc., 2521 St. Paul St., (410) 235-2210, villagelearningplace.org/programs/baltimore-history-evenings.

Civilian Review Board. Monthly meeting of the independent agency tasked with investigating complaints against police. Feb. 15, 6 p.m., Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement, 7 E. Redwood St., (410) 396-3151, civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/civilian-review-board.

Survive Hunger – Second Annual Black History Month Tribute to Bea Gaddy. Tribute to the late Bea Gaddy, an advocate for the homeless and founder of Patterson Park Emergency Food Center, with free meals for 1,000 people experiencing homelessness. Feb. 17, noon-5:30 p.m., Baltimore War Memorial, 101 N. Gay St., facebook.com/BDeeBaltimoreLove.

Meeting of the Baltimore City Council’s Public Safety Committee. On the agenda: ordinance “prohibiting the purchase of prostitution in Baltimore City.” Feb. 20, 9 a.m., Baltimore City Hall, 100 N. Holliday St., baltimore.legistar.com.

Small Business & Tax Preparedness Workshop. Greenworld Bookkeeping presents a seminar designed to help the creative entrepreneur get a handle on their taxes—learn about cash flow, tax deductions, keeping good records, and much more. Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., City Arts 2, 1700 Greenmount Ave., (410) 528-9239, facebook.com/events/150955558942797, free.

Safer Consumption Spaces with Nurses For Justice. Nurses for Justice and Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition host a panel on safer consumption spaces and how this harm reduction approach to drug use could save lives in our community. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., Red Emma’s, 30 W. North Ave., (443) 602-7585, redemmas.org, free.

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State of the State Address. Governor Larry Hogan delivers his State of the State address. Jan. 31, 1 p.m., State House, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, baltimorecitycouncil.com/content/state-state-address.

West Wednesday. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, usually held at the intersection of 33rd Street and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights Wage Commission Meeting. The commission is responsible for the administration and proper operation of the minimum, living, and prevailing wage laws. Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m., Office of Civil Rights, 7 E. Redwood St., civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/wage-commission.

Baltimore Ceasefire. Events to promote unity and peace throughout Baltimore City. Feb. 2-4. Visit baltimoreceasefire.com for more information.

Winter Swap at the Community Center. Share some clothes and take some clothes, for free. Feb. 3, 1-4 p.m., The 29th Street Community Center, 300 E. 29th St., facebook.com/events/218947808648562.

Baltimore’s Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools. Baltimore joins the efforts of more than 20 cities to bring a Black Lives Matter Week of Action into local schools. Feb. 5-10, bmorecaucus.org/black-lives-matter-week-of-action-2.

Baltimore Water Affordability Volunteer Meeting. Learn more about the water crisis and how to work together to ensure that everyone has access to safe, affordable water. Feb. 6, 6:30-8 p.m., Food and Water Watch Maryland, 3121 St. Paul St., Suite 28, (410) 394-7652, foodandwaterwatch.org/state/Maryland.

North Avenue Rising Open House. Part of a series of meetings focused on obtaining specific community feedback regarding design elements for the North Avenue Rising project. Feb. 6, 4-7 p.m., Enoch Pratt Library-Penn North, 1531 W. North Ave., northavenuerising.com.

Baltimore Day in Annapolis. Mayor Catherine Pugh and other city leaders discuss funding and local legislative efforts for the 2018 session. Transportation available from various Baltimore locations. Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m., House Office Building, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, (410) 396-4735, mayor.baltimorecity.gov/events/baltimore-day-annapolis.

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Granite Pipeline Open House. Learn about the second phase of the granite pipeline project. Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m., Baltimore Department of Recreation and Parks, 3001 East Dr., bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/granitepipeline.

West Wednesday. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Jan. 24 and 31, usually held at the intersection of 33rd Street and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

Bystander Intervention Training. Learn how to step up and be supportive when fellow community members are facing harassment and hate speech. Jan. 25, 7-9 p.m., 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul St., act1.myngp.com/Forms/8010214887231848448.

Free Tax Prep Event. Council President Young will speak at a press conference to kick off the Baltimore CASH Campaign’s free tax preparation season. Jan. 26, 10 a.m., baltimorecitycouncil.com/content/free-tax-prep-event.

Boys to Men Empowerment Seminar. Information to encourage and inform local boys. Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, 3500 Hillen Road, eventbrite.com/e/boys-to-men-empowerment-seminar-tickets-42021650889?aff=es2.

Packing Social: Volunteer Event. Help donate feminine hygiene products and bras to women in need. Jan. 27, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. New Miracle CCC, 4802 Liberty Heights Ave., eventbrite.com/e/packing-social-volunteer-event-tickets-40895628927?aff=es2.

Second District Night. Catch up with City Council Representative Brandon Scott. RSVP to lynn.baker@baltimorecity.gov or (410) 396-4808. Jan. 27, 5-7 p.m., War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay St., baltimorecitycouncil.com.

Zoo Volunteer Open House. Learn how to volunteer at the zoo. Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1 Safari Place, (410) 396-7102, marylandzoo.org.

FF $15 Baltimore Community Meeting. Meeting organized for people interested in raising the minimum wage in Maryland. Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m., 5011 Arbutus Ave., ff15maryland.org.

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Free Up Village Community Schooling Co-op Interest Meeting. Learn about the Baltimore Free-up Village CSE, an African STEAM-focused educational cooperative that ties together the traditional and the innovative. Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m., 4 W. 26th St., facebook.com/events/730654583807611.

West Wednesday. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Jan. 17 and 24, usually held at the intersection of 33rd Street and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Accessible Transportation. Meeting of the volunteer advisory group to the MTA. Members of the committee are the eyes and ears of the MTA transit system and all meetings are open to the public. Jan. 18, 1-2 p.m., William Donald Schaefer Building, 6 St. Paul St., mta.maryland.gov/cacat.

J20 Defense Fundraiser. Baltimore Bicycle Works hosts a fundraiser party supporting the legal defense of the 200-plus people mass-arrested for participating in a peaceful march last year at Trump’s inauguration. Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m., Baltimore Bicycle Works, 1813 Falls Road, (410) 605-0705, baltimorebicycleworks.com.

Women’s March Baltimore 2018. March to celebrate the anniversary of the inaugural Women’s March. Event begins with a rally at War Memorial Plaza followed by an eight-block march to McKeldin Square. Jan. 20, 11 a.m., baltimorewomensmarch.org.

Brewers Hill Neighbors 1 Year Anniversary Party. Celebrate one year of the Brewer’s Hill Neighbors. RSVP required. Jan. 20, 2-5 p.m., St. Gerard’s Yma Inc., 3513 Foster Ave., eventbrite.com/e/brewers-hill-neighbors-1-year-anniversary-party-tickets-41574827428?aff=es2.

City Council Meeting. Meeting of the Baltimore City Council. Jan. 22, 5 p.m., City Hall, 100 N. Holliday St., Suite 400, baltimore.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

Community Open Forum. Learn about community updates, the latest on the closing of the Target at Mondawmin Mall, and more. Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m., Bon Secours Community Works, 26 N. Fulton Ave., eventbrite.com/e/community-open-forum-tickets-41607598447?aff=es2.

Artscape and Baltimore Book Fest Info Session. Information session for anyone interested in submitting a proposal or application for Artscape and the Baltimore Book Festival, both held by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts. RSVP to artscape@promotionandarts.org. Jan. 23, 6-7 p.m., Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave., (443) 263-4347, facebook.com/promoandarts.

Baltimore Ceasefire Public Meeting – NORTHEAST. Learn how to support the February Ceasefire, make important community connections, and learn more about Baltimore Ceasefire. Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m., Morgan State University, Behavioral and Social Sciences Building, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, baltimoreceasefire.com.

Baltimore Child Abuse Center’s Annual Community Gathering. The group’s annual community gathering, featuring a keynote address from Lourdes Padilla of the Maryland Department of Human Services. Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m., Sinai Hospital’s Zamoiski Auditorium, 2401 W. Belvedere Ave., eventbrite.com/e/annual-community-gathering-tickets-41463903652?aff=es2.

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2nd Annual Baltimore Scarf Abandonment

Jan. 13

When temperatures dip the way they have, it’s even more important to check on the people in our community who are most vulnerable. Mary England, author and founder of Uncustomary, which integrates “self-love and creativity” through street art and more, is doing just that by collecting and distributing scarves for people in Baltimore experiencing homelessness. For the second year in a row for what she wants to become an ongoing tradition, England along with volunteers will be leaving scarves on the fence that surrounds the corner of Guilford Avenue and Madison Street under the 83 overpass—free for anyone who needs one. She began collecting the scarves before the holidays, but says anyone can bring more to donate today. It’s important to be on time, she says, because the scarves go quick. Hats and gloves are also welcome. 2-3 p.m., Guilford Avenue and E. Madison Street, facebook.com/events/504184126583868. (Lisa Snowden-McCray)

MLK Day Celebration 2018

Jan. 15

Consider this your yearly reminder from me that when he was alive, Martin Luther King, Jr. wasn’t seen as the big friendly grandpa-teddy bear that he’s often made out to be today. Instead, he was at times deeply unpopular in both black and white communities and was hounded by the FBI: You pay a high price when you stand up for what’s right. Mark the civil rights activist’s birthday at the Reginald F. Lewis museum’s annual celebration. There will be a performance from the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women step team, a musical concert featuring chamber music and spoken texts from MLK, a quilting party to honor King and other freedom fighters, and more. The museum is also offering a special discounted ticket price—$5 instead of the usual $8. Noon, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St., (443) 263-1800, lewismuseum.org, $5. (Lisa Snowden-McCray)

Activist, Community, and Government Events: Jan. 10 -17

West Wednesday. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Jan. 10 and 17. Usually held at the intersection of 33rd Street and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee Meeting. Committee members discuss a resolution requesting that the police department provide the City Council with a full accounting of all seized guns, drugs, dirt bikes, and cash over the last five years, along with a thorough explanation of how this material was disposed of, how long the disposal process typically takes, and the best ways to include community representatives in that process. Jan. 10, 5 p.m., Du Burns Council Chamber, City Hall, 100 N. Holliday St. baltimore.legistar.com.

Monthly Meeting Sandtown South Neighborhood Alliance. Monthly community meeting hosted by the Sandtown South Neighborhood Alliance on the second Thursday of each month. Jan. 11, 6:30-8 p.m., 1121 W. Lanvale St., sandtownsouth.com.

Baltimore Ceasefire Public Meeting – NORTH. Find out how to support the February ceasefire, make community connections, and learn more about the Baltimore Ceasefire. Jan. 13, noon-2 p.m., 430 E. Belvedere Ave., baltimoreceasefire.com.

Make Your Voice Heard District 8. Meet with Councilman Kristofer Burnett, along with other city representatives. Information about other city resources will also be available. Jan. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Edmondson-Westside High School, 501 N. Athol Ave., facebook.com/events/140580543394568.

Prepare/Package Meals for Those in Need – Moveable Feast. Work in the kitchen at Moveable Feast to prepare and package meals for delivery to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. Registration required. Jan. 13, noon-3 p.m., 901 North Milton Ave., eventbrite.com/e/preparepackage-meals-for-those-in-need-moveable-feast-tickets-41522604227?aff=es2.

Workforce Development Job Club: Online Applications. Learn how to fill out a job applications, then take part in a follow-up discussion that will cover behavioral/personality assessments that often accompany online applications. Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,  Enoch Pratt Free Library, Waverly Branch, Adult Study Room, 400 E. 33rd St., calendar.prattlibrary.org.

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The State of Black Women in Baltimore

Jan. 6

Two recent reports from NPR uncovered some scary but not unsurprising news about black women and our maternal health: that we and our babies die more often during and immediately after childbirth than our white counterparts, and that the stress of racism is the cause. We are, as Malcolm X once said (and Beyoncé famously repeated) the most unprotected, most neglected of this country’s citizens. Brittany T. Oliver, local activist and founder of Not Without Black Women, says the ways in which black women are marginalized can be seen clearly in Baltimore’s problems and policies. The group’s goal, therefore, is to change all that. There will be speeches, spoken word, a panel (including Dr. Helena Hicks, among others), and opportunity for dialogue. Come ready to learn, and then work toward some radical change. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Mobtown Ballroom, 861 Washington Blvd., facebook.com/events/182594778963177, free. (Lisa Snowden-McCray)

BWU Day of Action

Jan. 8

Start the new year off by doing your part to make this world better for women in Baltimore: Head to this event, organized by Baltimore Women United. Attendees will learn more about the next Maryland Legislative Session and what they can do to advance proposed bills related to issues like “Ban the Box,” protection for the families of rape survivors, and gender discrimination in car insurance. Children are welcome. 6 p.m., Enoch Pratt Free Library Waverly Branch, 400 E. 33rd St., baltimorewomenunited.org, free (registration required). (Lisa Snowden-McCray)

West Wednesdays. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Jan. 3 and 10. Usually held at the intersection of 33rd and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

Wage Commission. Monthly meeting of commission charged with administration and proper operation of the minimum, living, and prevailing wage laws. Jan. 4, 3:30 p.m., Office of Civil Rights, 7 E. Redwood St., 9th floor, civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/wage-commission.

Vision Board Career Workshop. Build your vision board for career success in 2018. Presented by Natasha OrtizFortier of Creative Career Chic. Registration required. Jan. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, Waverly Branch, Adult Quiet Room, 400 E. 33rd St., (410) 396-6053, calendar.prattlibrary.org.

League of Women Voters Annual Legislative Breakfast 2018. Meet state senators and delegates and hear their responses to League priorities and their plans for the 2018 General Assembly. Jan. 6, 9 a.m.-noon., The Church of St. Michael & All Angels, 2013 St. Paul St., (410) 377-7738, facebook.com/events/1986861658268472.

Baltimore Community Accountability Project Workshop 5. Fifth workshop in a series dedicated to establishing community accountability. Jan. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Baltimore Free School, 30 W. North Ave., facebook.com/events/1694725453900305.

Baltimore: Legislative Preview on Preservation and Conservation. Learn about local, state, and federal advocacy efforts to help save places that matter and how you can be a force for preservation and conservation. Jan. 8, 6-7 p.m., Enoch Pratt Free Library, Hampden Branch, 3641 Falls Road, preservationmaryland.org.

Baltimore’s Water Crisis: A Lose-Lose. Del. Mary Washington, Rev. Dr. Alvin J. Gwynn Sr., and leading utility affordability expert Roger Colton discuss the failures of Baltimore’s current water billing system. Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m., Studio 4 Baltimore, 235 Holliday St., (443) 454-7669, facebook.com/events/381345808973880.

GSW Speaker Series: Bridging Art and Activism. Bilphena Yahwon, a local writer and social justice advocate, speaks on the connections between art and activism. Jan. 8, 7 p.m., The 29th Street Community Center, 300 E. 29th St., (443) 213-0394, strongcitybaltimore.org/event.

Meeting of the Board of School Commissioners. Regularly scheduled meetings for the public to offer comments according to specified guidelines. Second and fourth Tuesdays. Jan. 9, 5 p.m., 200 E. North Ave., (443) 984-2000, baltimorecityschools.org/school_board/meetings.

Board of Estimates Meeting. City Council President Young will chair the weekly meeting of the Board of Estimates. Jan. 10, 9 a.m., Baltimore City Hall, Hyman A. Pressman Board Room, 100 N. Holliday St., (410) 396-4804, baltimorecitycouncil.com/content/board-estimates-meeting-38

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Board of Estimates Meeting. City Council President Jack Young will chair the weekly meeting of the Board of Estimates. Dec. 20, 9 a.m., Baltimore City Hall, Hyman A. Pressman Board Room, 100 N. Holliday St., (410) 396-4804, baltimorecitycouncil.com/content/board-estimates-meeting-37.

Food System Lab Open House. Drop-in in sessions for individuals who would like to learn more about the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future Aquaponics Project. Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-noon, Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave., cylburn.org.

West Wednesdays. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Dec. 20 and 27. Usually held at the intersection of 33rd and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

Civilian Review Board Meeting. Meeting of the Civilian Review Board of Baltimore City, an independent agency through which members of the public can issue complaints against officers of various law enforcement units. Dec. 21, 6 p.m., City Office of Civil Rights, 7 E. Redwood St., 9th floor, (410) 396-8857, civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/civilian-review-board.

Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Service 2017. A day of remembrance for people experiencing homelessness who died this year. Dec. 21, 5-6:30 p.m., McKeldin Square, 101 E. Pratt St., facebook.com/events/133072514029113.

Black Girls Mentoring. Part of the group Not Without Black Women’s efforts to mentor Black girls and teens. Dec. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Crispus Attucks Recreation Center, 1624 Eutaw Place, facebook.com/events/1454906564627344.

Jingle Jam. Hollins Creative Placemaking brings a holiday party to Southwest Baltimore, where children ages 5-12 can roam the various businesses around Hollins Market to pick up treats and gifts. Youth will also receive free pictures with Santa and participate in crafts and games. Dec. 23, 11 a.m., 1200 W. Baltimore St., (443) 939-2043, hollinsart.com, free.

Community Mitzvah Day. Participate in various volunteer projects. Dec. 24-25, check website for specific times and locations: jvcbaltimore.org/volunteer-offerings/annual-events/mitzvah-day.

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BPD Monitoring Team Community Engagement Forum. The second of four planned events for citizens to contribute to the team’s community engagement plan. Nov. 29, 5-9 p.m., Dunbar High School, 1400 Orleans St. (410) 528-4670, bpdmonitor.com, free.

West Wednesdays. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013 has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Nov. 29, 6:30 and Dec. 6 the intersection of 33^rd and Greenmount.

Unite For Our Schools. Event held by the Baltimore Education Coalition to address issues of testing, school funding, and more. Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m., Barclay Elementary School, 2900 Barclay St., strongcitybaltimore.org/event/unite-for-our-schools.

Board of School Commissioners Legislative Forum. Community members share concerns with members of Baltimore’s Board of School Commissioners. Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m., Baltimore City Public Schools District Office, 200 E. North Ave., (443) 984-2000, facebook.com/events/1933134050034687.

Celebrating our Lives: A World AIDS Day Showcase. Members of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, The Black Treatment Advocates Network, Center for Black Equity Baltimore, The Community Cares Project, and AIRS celebrate World AIDS Day. Food, giveaways, entertainment, and community. Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m., The Real News Network, 231 Holliday St., eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-our-lives-a-world-aids-day-showcase-tickets-40036390923?aff=es2.

Community Town Hall in Harlem Park. Meeting called by the Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement, to address recent police activity in Harlem Park. Meet the new Civilian Review Board. Nov. 30, 6 p.m., Metropolitan United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1121 W. Lanvale St., civilrights.baltimorecity.gov.

Family League Community Listening Session #4. Mayor Catherine Pugh and Family League of Baltimore host a community conversation about local investment priorities for children and families. Free food and on-site licensed child care for children ages 2 and up. Nov. 30, 6-8 p.m., Furman L. Templeton Elementary School, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., familyleague.org.

Office of Sustainability – Sustainability Update. City’s Sustainability Coordinator Anne Draddy talks about her work overseeing the update of the city’s 2009 Sustainability Plan. Nov. 30, noon-1 p.m., Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave., facebook.com/events/1953586734894377

Team Make Baltimore Smile Holiday Toy Drive. Community toy drive. Nov. 30, 6-10 p.m., SNS Lounge, 6900 Belair Road, facebook.com/events/140939476556387.

Free Keith Davis Jr. Solidarity Rally. Show support for Keith Davis Jr. Nov. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1401 Severn St. Event is followed by Pack the Courtroom event on Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m., Courthouse East, Room 228. Search #FreeKeithDavisJr hashtag on Twitter or Facebook for more information.

Women Embracing Abilities Now “Bags of Hope” Event. Members of the group Women Embracing Abilities Now make holiday gift bags for young women with disabilities. They are looking for donations of lotion, soap, nail care accessories, and more. Dec. 2, 3-9 p.m., The League for People with Disabilities, 1111 E. Cold Spring Lane, (410) 323-0500, wean1.org.

Decolonizing Hurricane Relief. Support recovery efforts post-Hurricanes Irma and Maria while learning about the conditions of colonialism in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dec. 3, 5 p.m., Oak Hill Center for Education and Culture, 2239 Kirk Ave. facebook.com/events/291387024715248?acontext=%7B”ref”%3,A”3″%2C”action_history”%3A”null”%7D&aref=3.

State of the District Address. Councilman Isaac Yitzy Schleifer marks one year in office and delivers a state of the district address. Dec. 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Pimlico Race Course, 5201 Park Heights Ave., 410-396-4819, facebook.com/events/133725470617420.

Teach-In: Stop the Deadly Exchange. Discuss how to end police exchange programs, and how the policies that surround these programs affect Baltimore. Facilitated by Baltimore Palestine Solidarity and Jewish Voice for Peace Baltimore. Dec. 5, 7-9 p.m., 2601 N Howard St., facebook.com/events/950098681803832.

Resiliency in the Face of Trauma. Talk about the effects of childhood trauma with a panel of community members, service organizers, neighborhood representatives, and more. Dec. 6. 3:30-6:30 p.m., DRU Mondawmin Healthy Families, Inc., 2100 Eutaw Place, eventbrite.com/e/resiliency-in-the-face-of-trauma-tickets-40042129086?aff=es2.

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