Upcoming Neighborhood Events THIS WEEK – Tree Lighting, NW Park Plan, Holly*Daze, FACETS, Clayworks
November 15, 2011 – 9:36 pm | No Comment

There are quite a few events coming up starting tomorrow and continuing for the rest of this week in Mount Washington.
Northwest Park Master Plan Meeting: November 16th – 7:00 pm
First, tomorrow, November 16th, there will …

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American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Coming to Mount Washington
November 9, 2011 – 9:29 pm | No Comment

Recently, Katie Weber, who works for the American Cancer Society, contacted me to introduce herself and find out more about Mount Washington. Katie has been in our neighborhood for the last few months meeting different people and making connections in preparation for bringing a new event to Mount Washington. The American Cancer Society is planning to bring the Relay for Life, their signature activity, to Mount Washington.

What is the Relay for Life?

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Waldorf School’s Annual Holiday Fair – December 3rd
November 7, 2011 – 6:43 am | No Comment
Waldorf School’s Annual Holiday Fair – December 3rd

Mt. Washington neighbors are invited to the Waldorf School of Baltimore’s annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Featuring vendors, games and activities, a marionette show, music, diner and dessert …

Mt. Washington Neighbors featured on Math at Work Mondays
November 2, 2011 – 8:52 am | No Comment
Mt. Washington Neighbors featured on Math at Work Mondays

Last month, I posted about Laura Laing’s book Math for Grownups and her website. One of the fun features on Laura’s website is a weekly column called Math at Work Mondays.  In this feature, she …

Village Merchants Open! Need Your Support.
October 31, 2011 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
Village Merchants Open! Need Your Support.

When I went down to survey the village today and check on the Mount Washington Tavern, I ran into Crepe du Jour owner Mustapha Snoussi. Mustapha asked me to let all Mt. Washington neighbors and …

UPDATED: Mount Washington Tavern Heavily Damaged by Fire; Light Rail Access Impacted
October 31, 2011 – 7:05 am | No Comment
UPDATED: Mount Washington Tavern Heavily Damaged by Fire; Light Rail Access Impacted

Update: Here is an updated Baltimore Sun story from 1 pm. The most recent photo of the Tavern is from the Mt. Washington Tavern’s Facebook page.
UPDATE: As of 9:20 this morning, there were still firetrucks …

Mt. Washington Village Block Party – October 23rd Noon to 6 PM
October 11, 2011 – 9:38 pm | No Comment
Mt. Washington Village Block Party – October 23rd Noon to 6 PM

The Mt. Washington Village Association is going to be hosting a Block Party on Sunday, October 23rd from 12 noon until 6 p.m. in the Village. The event will include live music, shopping, activities for …

Mt. Washington Tavern Participates in From the Bay, For the Bay Dine Out (October 2-9, 2011)
September 27, 2011 – 6:57 am | No Comment
Mt. Washington Tavern Participates in From the Bay, For the Bay Dine Out (October 2-9, 2011)

In an effort to support local (i.e., Maryland) seafood, the Mt. Washington Tavern is participating in a week-long program created by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources called From the Bay, For the Bay Dine …

JCC CineFest 2011 Begins in October
September 24, 2011 – 7:48 am | No Comment
JCC CineFest 2011 Begins in October

The JCC of Greater Baltimore is hosting the return of CineFest, a Jewish film series that will be occurring throughout the month of October at The Gordon Center For Performing Arts in Owings Mills. A …

Baltimore Clayworks Hosts Clayball at American Visionary Arts Museum (September 24, 2011)
September 21, 2011 – 11:17 pm | No Comment
Baltimore Clayworks Hosts Clayball at American Visionary Arts Museum (September 24, 2011)

On September 24th, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Baltimore Clayworks is celebrating its 31st anniversary in style by hosting the Clayball gala at the American Visionary Arts Museum. Included in the evening are …

Math for Grownups – Mt. Washington’s Laura Laing at Ivy Bookshop on September 20th
September 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Math for Grownups – Mt. Washington’s Laura Laing at Ivy Bookshop on September 20th

We’ve all been there: Staring at two different brands of salad dressing, wondering which is the best deal.  Whoever said math isn’t useful was kidding himself.
And that’s precisely why Laura Laing wrote Math for Grownups, …

Playworks Baltimore’s 2nd Annual Teach Learn Play 5K and Ultimate Block Party- October 2nd
September 13, 2011 – 7:42 am | No Comment
Playworks Baltimore’s 2nd Annual Teach Learn Play 5K and Ultimate Block Party- October 2nd

Do you like to play? Do your kids enjoy recess games and activities? Are you looking for a fun fall activity? If so, add Playworks Baltimore’s 2nd annual Teach Learn Play 5K and Baltimore’s Ultimate Block …