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At the Churches
Bishop Cummins R.E. Church — 2001 Frederick Road, Catonsville, offers vacation Bible school "Faith Expedition — God's Treasure Revealed!" June 27 through July 1, 9 a.m.-noon, for children entering kindergarten to sixth grade. Free. 410-744-3383 to register.
Grace A.M.E. Church — 67 Winters Lane. 410-744-9478 or graceadm@verizon.net.
• Missionary Outreach Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Tony Scott, 410-744-9478, ext. 10.
• Hip-Hop Bible Study: Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. for teenagers. Rev. Rhonda Williams, 443-745-8827.
• Youth J.A.M. Night: second Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments served. 443-745-8827.
• Saturdays: Thrift Shop 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Salem Church — 905 Frederick Road hosts praise worship first and third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Pastor Asendorf, 410-747-0720 or http://www.salem-catonsville.org.
Trinity United Methodist Church — 2100 Westchester Ave. http://www.trinitycatonsville.com or 410-747-5841.
• T'ai Chi Classes, Yang Style, Cheng Man-ch'ing's short form, Mondays, 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Chris Obriecht, 410-203-9537 to reserve your place. Free.
• Thrift Shop, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Recycled Blessings Thrift Store — at Emmarts United Methodist Church, 7100 Dogwood Road, Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. 410-944-1131.
Continuing Catholic Adult Education — St. Agnes Activity Center. Grow in faith by attending the Following Christ course, Thursdays through June 30, 7-8:30 p.m. $6 for course manual. http://www.christlife.org/follow and followchrist.stagnes@gmail.com to register.
Bingo
Monday bingo — 12:30 p.m. American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109, 1610 Sulphur Spring Road. 410-242-5956.
Tuesday bingo — 9 a.m. St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 6950 Dogwood Road. 410-747-6130.
Tuesday bingo — 7 p.m. Jackson and Johnson American Legion Post 263, 151 Winters Lane. 410-869-7750.
Friday bingo — 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Victory School, 4416 Wilkens Ave. 410-242-3688.
Saturday bingo — 7:15 p.m. Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 Southwestern Blvd. Doors open 5:30 p.m. 410-242-6601.
Clubs
American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109 — meets third Tuesdays, 8 p.m. 1610 Sulphur Spring Road. New members welcome. 410-242-5956.
American Sewing Guild — meets third Saturdays, 10 a.m., Catonsville United Methodist Church social hall, 6 Melvin Ave. 410-842-7252 or vgvaughn12@yahoo.com.
Carroll Park Ladies Golf League — openings for women of all ages and skill levels. Rosemary, 410-247-1502.
Catonsville Lions Club — meets second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Duesenberg's 10 Mellor Ave., Catonsville. 410-536-0064.
Catonsville Men's Civic Association — meets first Wednesdays, 8 p.m., 7 Bloomsbury Ave. 410-744-5501.
Catonsville Ravens Club — meets second Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Dimitri's International Grille, 2205 Frederick Road. 443-695-4237 or http://www.catonsvilleravensclub.us.
Catonsville Toastmasters Club — meets second and fourth Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, 1000 S. Rolling Road, room 202. 410-245-6100.
Civil Air Patrol — Fort McHenry Squadron meets Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., the Maryland Army National Guard Armory, 103 Mellor Ave. Maj. Barth, CAP, 301-518-0046 or douglas.barth@ftmchenrycap.org.
Moms Around Catonsville — online group offers discussion forums, community resources, referrals and notification of community and family events and play date opportunities. http://www.momsaroundcatonsville.com.
MOMS Club of Catonsville South — nonprofit social and support group for mothers and their children meets fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m., the Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave. Guest speaker and refreshments. Dawn, 410-744-1577 or http://www.momsclub.org.
Pack and Troop 337 — meets at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 1400 Linden Ave. Special needs unit welcomes all boys, ages 6-21, regardless of type or severity of disability. No fee to join. Tim or Rosie Mills, 410-719-1102.
Parents At Home of Greater Catonsville — meets third Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave. Free social hour for kids and stay-at-home parents. Laura, lratta@verizon.net or 410-719-1906 or http://www.pathcatonsville.wordpress.com.
Ravens Roost 55 — meets fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 1010 Frederick Road. 443-602-5137.
Ravens Roost 117 — meets second Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., GL Shacks, 583 Frederick Road. Ed, 410-744-1591.
SETA — Singles Enjoying the Arts, for adults to enjoy sharing cultural activities in a friendly atmosphere Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. http://www.setarts.com or call 410-668-1298 before 10 p.m.
St. Timothy's of Catonsville MOPS — a group for moms with children under 5, meets every other Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., at St. Timothy's Church of Catonsville, 200 Ingleside Ave. Chrissy, 443-857-6820 or stmops@gmail.com.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Spirit of America 6458 — meets third Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave. 410-788-3113 or 410-747-7681.
Women's Club of Catonsville — meets second Tuesdays, 10 a.m., St. Timothy's Lane. Crafts department meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Fine arts department meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Home and arts meets first Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Bridge group meets third Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. 410-744-8555.
Catonsville Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 — meets first Tuesdays through June, 7 p.m. St. Mark Catholic Church, Catonsville, 26 Melvin Ave. Tim Harvey, 410-744-8753. http://www.catonsvilleaoh.com.
Community
Farmers Market — 730 Frederick Road, Sundays, rain or shine until Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. http://www.catonsville.org/events/farmersmarket.html.
Catonsville High Art Showcase — Over 300 CHS student artworks on exhibit in the CCBC-Catonsville "Q" Gallery May 31, June 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception, May 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ned Brannon, 443-928-4986.
Open house for Cub Scout Pack 307 — at Catonsville United Methodist Church, 6 Melvin Ave., for boys entering first to fifth grade, June 1, 7 p.m. membership@pack307 or http://www.pack307.mypack.us
Tennis and Fitness Camp — hosted by St. Timothy's Tennis Club for ages 8-14 years old. Four-day sessions held June 20-23, June 27-30 and July 5-8. Classes 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for tennis and 12:30-1:30 p.m. for optional crafts. Linda Moreau, 410-788-2257 or lmoreau@cbmove.com or Noel Caron, 443-797-7565 or noel.caron@longandfoster.com.
Catonsville Field Hockey — registration open for instructional program for girls entering grades 1-8 in fall of 2011. http://www.catonsvillefieldhockey.org to register.
Maryland State Department of Education — has federal funds available to assist public and private nonprofit agencies in providing free meals and snacks to children available through the Summer Food Service Program. Agencies must apply by May 27. 410-767-0225 or http://www.mdsummermeals.org.
Art Exhibition: Let It Be — at Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Road, featuring Italian artist Carla Cerrato until June 28. 410-747-6180, nina.lagervall@nbldesign.com or http://www.catonsvillepresb.org.
Woodbridge Valley Pool — Swim all season for $350. http://www.wvpool.net or Tina, 410-747-7069.
Education
Catonsville Cooperative School — 6 Melvin Ave. accepting applications for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds for its fall programs. 410-747-0218 or membership@catonsvillecoop.org.
Preschool — at Christ Lutheran Nursery School, 5700 Edmondson Ave., for 3- and 4-year-olds. 410-747-0785.
Baltimore County Master Gardener Program — University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville. Classes begin Sept. 9, Fridays, for 10 weeks, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Kriss Cocoros, 410-771-1934 or kcocoros@umd.edu.
Fundraisers
Blue Jean Ball Raffle — to benefit Maryland Food Bank runs through May 30. Tickets $10 each or 12 for $100. Prize is a $1,000 gift card to Wegmans. http://bit.ly/2011bjbraffle or http://www.mdfoodbank.org.
Cash Bash — to benefit Catonsville-based Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation, held at Bay Café, 2809 Boston St., June 9, 6-10 p.m. One in 38 chances to win cash prizes. A $100 ticket earns you admittance, bar specials, light fare, and a one in 225 chance to win $10,000 cash. Do not have to be present to win. Kate Sachs, 410-744-1032 to reserve your ticket.
C-Ville Cornhole Challenge — at Catonsville Junction on Opie's Lawn, 1603 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, June 11, 2 p.m. to benefit the Comet Park Renovation Project, $20 person or $40 team. Sue Plitt, 410-615-8897.
P.J. Schafer Memorial Golf Tournament — to benefit Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for Prevention of Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Death, Compass Pointe Golf Course, June 16 with silent auction and dinner. http://www.pjschafer.com or 410 750-0737.
Dawn Kearney Photography — donates 10 percent of every photography session and print order booked in May to Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Martin's Home. http://www.littlesistersofthepoorbaltimore.org and http://www.dawnkearneyphotography.com.
Shop Catonsville — Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at 819 Frederick Ave. Sponsored by Comet Booster Club. http://www.cometboosterclub.com.
Maryland Crab Feast Raffle — to benefit Catonsville High School Comet Park Renovation project. A bushel of crabs and more. Tickets $5 each or 6 for $25. Sue Plitt, 410-615-8897 or Beth Reymann, 410-788-3147.
Health and Fitness
Diabetes and Heart Healthy Education — Peace A Pizza, 15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville, May 26, 3-4 p.m. Free. http://www.yourcommunitypharmacy.com or 410-744-5959.
Rolling Brook Yoga Studio & Boutique — Grand Opening, 1715 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville. Free Yoga and Pilates classes June 6-12. To reserve a space in a free class, go to http://www.rollingbrookyoga.com or 410-744-0946.
Catonsville Community Blood Drive — hosted by Fort McHenry Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. Co-sponsored with Maryland National Guard and Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, June 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. National Guard Armory, 130 Mellor Ave. Catonsville. 301-518-0046, douglas.barth@ftmchenrycap.org or http://www.membersforlife.org.
Aerobics — offered by Edmondson-Westview Recreation and Parks Council, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m.; and Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Woodbridge Elementary School, 1410 Pleasant Valley Drive. $65 for one class per week, or $80 for two or three. Radmila, 410-788-2972.
Free Blood Pressure Screening — first and third Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave. Free valet parking. 410-368-3218.
Free Benefits Screening — at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 6950 Dogwood Road, Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. 410-261-5897.
Gymnastics — offered by Edmondson-Westview Recreation and Parks Council, for ages 3-12 at Woodbridge Elementary School, 1410 Pleasant Valley Drive, Fridays, 5, 5:55 and 6:50 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9, 9:55 and 10:50 a.m. $160. Radmila, 410-788-2972.
Karate — for ages 5 and older offered by Edmondson-Westview Recreation and Parks Council at Woodbridge Elementary School, 1410 Pleasant Valley Drive, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $50 per month, plus $50 registration. Vance Parker, 410-800-3308.
Prenatal Yoga and Support Class — offered by Yoga for Moms, Mondays 6-8 p.m. at Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave. $60 for four classes or $20 to drop in. 410-916-9450.
Self-Defense/Martial Arts Classes — offered by Kireido Karate Dojo, Mondays, 7 p.m., Westchester Community Center, 2414 Westchester Ave. for all ages. 410-409-6177 or SwordOfHeavenOnline.org.
Tai Chi — offered by Edmondson-Westview Recreation and Parks Council, Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m. $20 per week. Vance Parker, 410-800-3308.
Used Wigs Needed — Ribbons of Comfort collecting gently used wigs to benefit the St. Agnes Cancer Center. Lee Connelly, 410-944-3239.
Community Yoga Classes — The Avalon Yoga Studio, 77 Mellor Ave., Catonsville, Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $8. http://www.avalonyogastudio.net or 410-869-9771.
Low Impact Aerobics — classes hosted by St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 901 Courtney Road, Mondays and Thursdays, 6:45-7:55 p.m., June 6 through July 28. $60 for 8 weeks. 410-788-1459.
Library
Catonsville Library — 1100 Frederick Road hosts the following. 410-887-0951.
• Thursdays: Preschool story time, ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m.
• May 25 and June 1: Teen gaming, ages 11-17, 3-5 p.m.
• May 26: Kids' Game Night, for school-age children. Wii, Xbox and board games, 6:30 p.m.
• June 1, Books, Coffee and Conversation, for adults, 10 a.m.
Woodlawn Library — 1811 Woodlawn Drive hosts the following. 410-887-1336.
• Fridays: Preschool story time, ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m.
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Music and Theater
Kaleidoscope! Arts Camp — at Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave., a non-sectarian camp for grades 3-12. Weekdays, June 27-July 8 and July 11-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost for each session $300. 410-747-2041 or dlafon1227@aol.com.
The Catonsville Children's Theatre — "Summer On The Hill" series of summer workshops, July 25 through Aug. 5, at Christian Temple include "I Heart Musical Theatre," "improvazationapalooza," "Organized Chaos Unleashed" and "Books Alive", 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30-3:30 p.m., weekdays. $100 per session or $350 for four sessions. Barb Gough 410-744-4365 or cctmagic@verizon.net.
Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra — holding auditions for the 2011-2012 season at CCBC Catonsville, June 11. By appointment only. http://www.myso.info or 410-442-5645.
Outdoors
Camp Hosts Needed — Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton and Hollofield campgrounds need camp hosts through October. Training provided. Maegan Cooper, 410-465-3287 or macooper@dnr.state.md.us.
Politics
Patapsco Valley Republican Club — meets second Thursdays at Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., room 108. http://www.patapscovalleygop.org.
Southwest Baltimore County Democrats — meets last Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., room 118. Kibby Rada, 410-747-6712.
Reunions
Catonsville High School — Class of 1961, 50-year reunion, Sept. 17, Rolling Road Golf Club. $65. Brunch Sept. 18 $15. Carol Colton McCanna, 410-744-7696.
Catonsville High School — Class of 1962 looking for classmates for 50-year reunion in 2012. Ellen Blume Prager, 410-744-6970 or Barbara Armetta Marriott, 410-489-2757.
Catonsville High School — Class of 1966, 45-year reunion, June 11. Gail Buffington Gough, 410-788-4881.
Catonsville High School — Class of 1981 looking for classmates for Sept. 17 reunion. Send contact information to chsreunion81@yahoo.com.
Rolling Hills Woman's Club of Catonsville — 75-year reunion, Charlestown City Lights, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. Former members invited. 410-747-8591.
St. Mark's School — Class of 1965 looking for classmates for 46-year reunion, Oct. 29, Rolling Road Golf Club, Joan Costello, jcostello222@verizon.net.
Seniors
Email and Internet Basic Skills — weekdays, 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Arbutus United Methodist Church, 1201 Maple Ave. Free sessions last 60-90 minutes. Mary Lee Nevitt, 410-744-1075.
Catonsville Senior Center — 501 N. Rolling Road. 410-887-0900.
• "So What's the Concern about Ice?" presented May 26, 10 a.m.
• Class registration for summer courses begins June 6.
Support
Alzheimer's Support Group — meets first Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Brightview Assisted Living, 912 S. Rolling Road. 410-788-5001 or http://www.brightviewseniorliving.com.
Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group — meets second Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Catonsville Commons, 16 Fusting Ave. Christine Lively, 410-747-1800, ext. 107.
American War Mothers Maryland's Star Spangled Chapter 1 — organization and support group for women with children serving, or have served, in U.S. Armed Forces during wartime, meets first Sundays at various locations. 301-924-2627 or 410-242-4659.
Ankylosing Sponylitis — meets third Wednesdays, Catonsville Senior Center, 501 N. Rolling Road. Stuart Merenbloom, 410-869-4157.
CEFM Network — previously known as Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with extended hours, 2-7 p.m., Wednesdays. Office at 25 Bloomsbury Ave. 410-747-4357 or http://www.catonsvillehelp.org.
Clutterers Anonymous — meets first and third Saturdays, 2 p.m., Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1905 Edmondson Ave. 410-747-0851.
Family support groups — for those touched by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and MDS, meets third Tuesdays, St. Agnes Cancer Center. 410-527-0220.
Heart patients support group — meets second Tuesdays, noon and fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., St. Agnes Hospital. 410-368-2246.
Hepatitis C Support Group — meets second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave. 866-690-9355.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — and St. Agnes Cancer Center Support Group meets third Mondays, 7 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Road. Jen, 410-368-2970.
Lighthouse Youth and Family Counseling Center — offers social skills groups for ages 6-12 with autism spectrum disorders, Aspbergers, Down syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. 60 Mellor Ave. 410-788-5483.
MS Support Group — meets second Saturday in the Catonsville area, 10 a.m.-noon. Lyn, 410-747-6540.
Recovery from Food Addiction — meets Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1905 Edmondson Ave. Lynne, 410-744-0940.
St. Agnes Stepping Stones — holistic breast cancer support group, meets first Thursdays, St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave. Mary, 410-368-2306.
Stroke Support and Wellness Group — meets second Wednesdays, 2:30-4 p.m., St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave. Eileen, 410-368-3246.
Together We Can Make It — for separated and divorced individuals, meets once a week at St. Mark's Church in Catonsville. Registration required. Myra, 410-302-0754.
Bereavement Seminar — hosted by Professional Healthcare Hospice, for adults grieving the death of a loved one, Charlestown Retirement Community, 715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 21 through July 26. Free. Registration required, Fred Schneider, 410-735-5569.
Travel
Catonsville AARP 421 — sponsors bus trip to Boiling Springs, Pa., June 15, to see "Hello Dolly." Buffet lunch included. $75. Shirley, 410-788-7733.
St. Mark Roamin' Catholics — 116 Hillside Road, Catonsville, sponsors trip to Mennoite Performing Arts Center, Lancaster Pa., June 21, to see Carl Hurley and Jeanne Robertson live. Smorgasbord lunch at Willow Valley. $78. Carol, 410-744-7092.
Volunteers
Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department — needs volunteers in administrative and emergency operations, 5200 Southwestern Blvd. Drop in or attend monthly social hour, first Wednesdays, 7 p.m. http://www.arbutusvfd.org.
Catonsville Parade and Fireworks Committee — looking for volunteers to help with fundraising activities. Kendall Skirven, 410-409-2743 or http://www.catonsvillecelebrations.org.
CASA of Baltimore County — needs volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates and Mentors. Must be 21 years old, complete 30 hours of training, undergo background check and be willing to make a commitment of at least one year. Male volunteers especially needed. 410-828-0515 or http://www.casabaltco.org.
Baltimore County Department of Aging Home Team — needs volunteers to help homebound seniors. 410-887-4141 or cshaneybrook@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Foster Parents Needed — Caring families and individuals needed to give guidance and stable homes to children and teens. Therapeutic foster parents receive training, financial reimbursement, 24-hour support. KidsPeace, 410-964-9329 or http://www.fostercare.com.
Kernan Hospital Gift Shop — needs adults. Flexible hours. Frank, 410-448-6379.
KidsPeace — therapeutic foster care organization needs families and individuals to give guidance and stable homes to children and teens. Receive training, support, financial reimbursement and 24-hour support. 410-964-9329 or go to http://www.fostercare.com.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — needs volunteers to deliver meals from its distribution site at Catonsville United Methodist Church, 6 Melvin Ave. Dejanelle, 443-573-0926 or e-mail peterkin@mowcm.org.
Assist Seniors — select a prescription plan during Medicare Part D Fall Enrollment, Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2011. Training classes begin in June. Computer skills required. Baltimore County Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program, 410-887-2059.
Y of Central Maryland — seeks mentor volunteers for youth mentoring program. Work with at-risk youth ages 6-18. Must give two hours a week for one year, be 23 years old, complete 21 hours of training and offer ways to engage youth in positive, fun activities. Michelle Cuebas, 410-728-0945, ext. 226 or michellecuebas@ymaryland.org.
Yard Sales
Flea Market — Salem United Methodist Church, 7509 Windsor Mill Road, June 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Spaces $15, space with table $20. 410-655-4063, leave a message.
Catonsville Historical Society Yard Sale — participating as part of 9th Annual National Road Yard Sale, June 4, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds from table rentals at the society, 1824 Frederick Road, and some of the churches support Catonsville Emergency Food Ministry. Barbara Beem, 410-788-0668 or Catonsvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com.