Wednesday, Feb. 14

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.

Thursday, Feb. 15

Baltimore City Public Schools Hiring Event: Open positions include teachers, paraeducators, counselors, substitutes, and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the District Office board room, 200 E. North Avenue. For more information, visit baltimorecityschools.org. 

Pop-Up Food Distribution & Cooking Demo: The Food Project hosts a warm and welcoming food distribution with partners from So What Else Baltimore, Saint Agnes, and others. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Food Project, 2117 Ashton Street. For more information, visit facebook.com/TheFoodProjectBaltimore.

Power in Resilience: A Pathway to Healing & Joy – Part 1: A two-part training event where you will be informed, encouraged, and healed through tools and guidance from experts. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Pride Center of Maryland, 2418 Saint Paul Street. For more information, go to https://www.pridecentermd.org.

Skip the Small Talk: Wish you could have more conversations where you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Come out with friends and spend your Thursday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. ($18.50) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Monument City Brewing Company, 1 N. Haven Street. For more information, go to skipthesmalltalk.com.

Saturday, Feb. 17

Free Medicare Made Simple Class: Learn about Medicare to ensure the best plan for you. 10 a.m. to noon at CareFirst Engagement Center, 1501 South Clinton Street Suite 100. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.

Let It Shine: Celebrate Black culture and excellence through interactive experiences, art projects, history and STEM programs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Port Discovery, 35 Market Place. For more ticket information, visit portdiscovery.org.

Free Community Baby Shower: Tides of Grace Inc hosts this event for new moms, expecting moms and any mom who needs a helping hand! Your bundle of joy is special and as a community we want you to feel the love. 11 a.m. at Chesterwye, 110 Chesterwye Lane, Grasonville. For more information, visit facebook.com/TidesofGraceInc.

Ashley Dawson presents “Environmentalism from Below”: Join scholar and activist Ashley Dawson, in conversation with Dharna Noor, about his book “Environmentalism From Below.” 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

Spinning in the Dark:  At this talk, led by Dr. Gregory Artiushin, a postdoctoral fellow in the Biology department at Johns Hopkins University, you will be introduced to the world of spiders, and the many ways they have harnessed their silk to catch prey. Join in person, or virtually via Zoom (link will be sent about 30 minutes before the seminar). 7 p.m. at the Baltimore UnderGround Science Space, 101 N. Haven Street. For information, go to bugssonline.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

Diaper Giveaways: Organized by MOMCares. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at New Song Community Learning Center, 1530 Pressman Street. For more information, go to momcares.org.

Thursday, Feb. 22

“Narcan Saves Lives”: This class, conducted by Love in the Trenches, will show you how to make Narcan a valuable part of your first aid kit. Noon at CareFirst Engagement Center, 1501 S. Clinton Street. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.

NAMI Family Support Group: A free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ who have a loved one living with a mental health condition. 7 p.m. at Sheppard Pratt Gibson Building, 1 Friendship Lane Towson. For more information, call  410-435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org.

Friday, Feb. 23

Diaper Giveaways: Organized by MOMCares. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenmount West Community Center, 1643 Guilford Avenue.. For more information, go to momcares.org.

RethinkRx: Charting a New Course Led by five local organizations, this event aims ultimately to revolutionize the future of harm reduction in Baltimore. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org.

Saturday, Feb. 24 

United in Service Clothing Drive: Join the Mercy High School Alumnae Association, the Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association, and the Notre Dame Prep Alumnae Association for a clothing drive to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart. They are seeking new and gently used clothing for men, women, and children of all ages and sizes. Please bring your items in sealed plastic bags. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loyola Blakefield, 500 Chestnut Avenue, Towson. For more information, go to facebook.com/loyolablakefield. 

PHG Clean-Up: Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway to clean up the Southwest Area park and ride and trail head for Soapstone Branch. 10 a.m. at 1198 S Rolling Road, Catonsville. For more information, go to patapsco.org. 

Monthly Food Distribution: The church will distribute produce boxes, groceries, prepared meals, and other items to about 200 families from the community. They recommend arriving by 10:15 a.m., and bringing a cart to help carry home your food. 11 a.m. to noon at Breath of God Lutheran Church, 141 S. Clinton Street. For more information, go to breathofgodlc.org.

2nd Annual Black History Month Event: Honor the past and embrace the present at this second annual Black History Month event, presented by the Community Group Inc., featuring speakers, performances, and exhibits. Noon to 3 p.m. at Dr. Bernard Harris Elementary, 1400 N. Caroline Street. For more information, go to communitygroupinc.org. 

Sunday, Feb. 25

The Ongoing Occupation of Haiti: Reflections on 20 Years After the 2004 Coup d’État: The Black Alliance for Peace Baltimore citywide alliance and the Black Alliance for Peace Haiti/Americas Team are collaborating for a hybrid screening of the documentary “Aristide and the Endless Revolution. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at NoMüNoMü, 709 Howard Street. For more information, go to blackallianceforpeace.com.

Monday, Feb. 26

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, Feb. 27

Diaper Giveaways: Organized by MOMCares. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Howard County Health Department, 8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia. For more information, go to momcares.org.

Vino and Vinyasa: The yoga practice will be based on all levels, followed by your pick of red, white or rosé. Then you are welcome to add on any kind of treat from an amazing menu after class and maybe even more wine. ($22) 6 p.m. at the Wine Collective, 1640 W. 41st Street. For more information, go to marissawalch.com. 

Wednesday, Feb. 28

Mayoral Candidate Environment Forum: Mayoral candidates will share their plans to address key environmental issues facing Baltimore City. Virtual attendance and accessibility accommodations, including a sign language interpreter, are available. Hosted by Baltimore Beat Editor-in-Chief Lisa Snowden and WYPR’s Tom Hall. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 2812 Reisterstown Road. For more information, go to baltimoregreenspace.org.

Juliet Hooker presents “Black Grief/White Grievance”: Join Juliet Hooker as she draws on African American political thought and examines key moments in U.S. racial politics that illuminate the problem of loss in democracy. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org.