Picturing Maryland: A photo a day for 2021 part 2

Jeff Sinclair of Wharton VA sits in the cockpit of Fifi, one of two B-29 bombers from the World War II era that is still flying. Fifi and several other World War II aircraft are visiting Martin State Airport through Wednesday as part of the Air Power History Tour. Fifi is available for rides on the plane and Mr. Sinclair is one of the passengers.

(Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Picturing Maryland: A photo a day for 2021 part 2

Mar 11, 2021

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Picturing Maryland is a visual feature that showcases faces, places and events happening around us.

Air Power History Tour

Jeff Sinclair of Wharton VA sits in the cockpit of Fifi, one of two B-29 bombers from the World War II era that is still flying. Fifi and several other World War II aircraft are visiting Martin State Airport through Wednesday as part of the Air Power History Tour. Fifi is available for rides on the plane and Mr. Sinclair is one of the passengers. — Jeff Sinclair of Wharton VA sits in the cockpit of Fifi, one of two B-29 bombers from the World War II era that is still flying. Fifi and several other World War II aircraft are visiting Martin State Airport through Wednesday as part of the Air Power History Tour. Fifi is available for rides on the plane and Mr. Sinclair is one of the passengers. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Visiting grave sites

Cindy Titus, of Nottingham, and son Austin visit the grave sites of her parents at Dulaney Memorial Gardens a day before Memorial Day. Her father and his grandfather is a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army from the Korean and Vietnam era. — Cindy Titus, of Nottingham, and son Austin visit the grave sites of her parents at Dulaney Memorial Gardens a day before Memorial Day. Her father and his grandfather is a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army from the Korean and Vietnam era. (Kenneth K. Lam)

2021 Baltimore Farmers Market

People walk around the 2021 Baltimore Farmers Market, beneath the south end of Jones Falls Expressway. — People walk around the 2021 Baltimore Farmers Market, beneath the south end of Jones Falls Expressway. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

Brood X periodical cicada

A freshly molted Brood X periodical cicada clings to a tree on Federal Hill overlooking Baltimore's Inner Harbor. — A freshly molted Brood X periodical cicada clings to a tree on Federal Hill overlooking Baltimore's Inner Harbor. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Yellow-Crowned Night Herons

A Yellow-Crowned Night Heron presents a stick to his mate as the couple do some repair work to their nest along the Jones Falls after last night's storm. The pair's four chicks weathered the storm and seemed eager to help with repairs. — A Yellow-Crowned Night Heron presents a stick to his mate as the couple do some repair work to their nest along the Jones Falls after last night's storm. The pair's four chicks weathered the storm and seemed eager to help with repairs. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Yoga In The Plaza

Iyaliea Hale, 21 of Baltimore, practices her yoga poses as part of an outdoor yoga class at Charles Center Plaza this afternoon. The class meets on Wednesdays from noon until 1. — Iyaliea Hale, 21 of Baltimore, practices her yoga poses as part of an outdoor yoga class at Charles Center Plaza this afternoon. The class meets on Wednesdays from noon until 1. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Feeding the goats

Sariya Furr, 4, is enjoying feeding the Pygmy goats in "Goat World" at Clark's Elioak Farm. — Sariya Furr, 4, is enjoying feeding the Pygmy goats in "Goat World" at Clark's Elioak Farm. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun)

Dulaney High School graduation

Quinn Harrington, left, and Haley Greten, center, bound for Auburn University and University of Delaware respectively, laugh as fellow graduate Kylee Gordon takes their photo after the Dulaney High School graduation ceremony held at Towson University's SECU Arena. Gordon's mortar board says "TBD!," as her destination after graduation is still "to be determined." — Quinn Harrington, left, and Haley Greten, center, bound for Auburn University and University of Delaware respectively, laugh as fellow graduate Kylee Gordon takes their photo after the Dulaney High School graduation ceremony held at Towson University's SECU Arena. Gordon's mortar board says "TBD!," as her destination after graduation is still "to be determined." (Amy Davis)

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Baltimore

Standing at center from left, Mike Fok, Chris Schafer and Tim Bernstein, hosts of Baltimore's "Distinguished Gentleman's Ride," pause for a group portrait at Baltimore Motorcycle Collective with more than 50 dapper gentleman -- and a few women - who are participating in a ride on retro-styled motorcycles through the city. The annual worldwide event raises money to support prostate cancer research and mental health and suicide prevention programs through the Movember Foundation. — Standing at center from left, Mike Fok, Chris Schafer and Tim Bernstein, hosts of Baltimore's "Distinguished Gentleman's Ride," pause for a group portrait at Baltimore Motorcycle Collective with more than 50 dapper gentleman -- and a few women - who are participating in a ride on retro-styled motorcycles through the city. The annual worldwide event raises money to support prostate cancer research and mental health and suicide prevention programs through the Movember Foundation. (Amy Davis)

Jubilee Arts Celebration Of Life

Girls, left to right: Neve Jackson, 9, Tamara Faulkner, 9, and Taraji Faulkner, 9, look at photographs with Nora Howell, 2nd from right, who is program manager of Jubilee Arts. Jubilee Arts, a program of Intersection Of Change, held a celebration of life along with the No Boundaries Coalition, on the 1900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue this afternoon. Neighborhood residents decorated flags and hung pictures of community members who lost their lives over the past year. — Girls, left to right: Neve Jackson, 9, Tamara Faulkner, 9, and Taraji Faulkner, 9, look at photographs with Nora Howell, 2nd from right, who is program manager of Jubilee Arts. Jubilee Arts, a program of Intersection Of Change, held a celebration of life along with the No Boundaries Coalition, on the 1900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue this afternoon. Neighborhood residents decorated flags and hung pictures of community members who lost their lives over the past year. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

S.E.A.L Games in Dundalk

From left, Victor France, 2nd forward with the Baltimore Blast and Samantha Singleton, 14, watch their team field the ball as Ofc. Vandergriff, North Point Precinct, Baltimore County Police, runs to third base. Baltimore County Police, two Baltimore Blast players, a former Baltimore Ravens player, a member of a law office and 8th grade students from the school take part in S.E.A.L Games, Students Engaging Athletes & Law Enforcement, an event to improve community relations. — From left, Victor France, 2nd forward with the Baltimore Blast and Samantha Singleton, 14, watch their team field the ball as Ofc. Vandergriff, North Point Precinct, Baltimore County Police, runs to third base. Baltimore County Police, two Baltimore Blast players, a former Baltimore Ravens player, a member of a law office and 8th grade students from the school take part in S.E.A.L Games, Students Engaging Athletes & Law Enforcement, an event to improve community relations. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun)

Ice cream in Baltimore

Israel Filsdelhomme stands in front of Erin Reinhart and Marc Daemen, enjoying ice cream and milk shakes, treated by their employer Ewing Cole architects outside Bmore Licks ice cream parlor on Light Street in Federal Hill. — Israel Filsdelhomme stands in front of Erin Reinhart and Marc Daemen, enjoying ice cream and milk shakes, treated by their employer Ewing Cole architects outside Bmore Licks ice cream parlor on Light Street in Federal Hill. (Karl Merton Ferron)

Baltimore County Libraries reopen for browsing

Elisabeth Cosgrove, 4, of Towson, wore her special princess dress to celebrate being able to visit the Cockeysville branch library in person with her brother Thomas, 2, and their nanny, Lorelai Berry this week. Baltimore County Libraries reopened at 30% of capacity on Monday for patrons who wish to browse. During the pandemic, library patrons could arrange for curbside pickup or make appointments to use the computers. Before the pandemic, the children would visit the library about twice a week. — Elisabeth Cosgrove, 4, of Towson, wore her special princess dress to celebrate being able to visit the Cockeysville branch library in person with her brother Thomas, 2, and their nanny, Lorelai Berry this week. Baltimore County Libraries reopened at 30% of capacity on Monday for patrons who wish to browse. During the pandemic, library patrons could arrange for curbside pickup or make appointments to use the computers. Before the pandemic, the children would visit the library about twice a week. (Amy Davis)

Thomas The Tank Engine At The B&O Railroad Museum

Lewis Holden and his 5 year old grandson Hayden Burley, both of Baltimore, pose for a picture with Thomas at the B&O Railroad museum's "Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine" at the Museum. — Lewis Holden and his 5 year old grandson Hayden Burley, both of Baltimore, pose for a picture with Thomas at the B&O Railroad museum's "Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine" at the Museum. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Coppin State University Graduation

Coppin State University held its 121st Commencement ceremony today for the College of Arts, Sciences and Education, and the health professions. — Coppin State University held its 121st Commencement ceremony today for the College of Arts, Sciences and Education, and the health professions. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

School beautification initiative

Brandon Hammond Sr., left, along with his daughter Phoenix and son Brandon Jr., right, plant flowers in front of Cradlerock Elementary School in Columbia, Maryland. A grant from UnitedHealthcare to the Dreambuilders Foundation, help fund a beautification initiative at the school. — Brandon Hammond Sr., left, along with his daughter Phoenix and son Brandon Jr., right, plant flowers in front of Cradlerock Elementary School in Columbia, Maryland. A grant from UnitedHealthcare to the Dreambuilders Foundation, help fund a beautification initiative at the school. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun)

Headworks Project ribbon cutting

Officials, led by Shane Lippert, project director for the Clark-Ulliman Schutte construction team, right, with Mayor Brandon Scott, second from right, tour the Influent Pumping Station. It is part of the $430 million Headworks Project at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is now in operation. The new wastewater pretreatment facility processes all influent flow from Baltimore City and County, and helps fulfill Baltimore City's Consent Decree requirements to address sewage overflows. — Officials, led by Shane Lippert, project director for the Clark-Ulliman Schutte construction team, right, with Mayor Brandon Scott, second from right, tour the Influent Pumping Station. It is part of the $430 million Headworks Project at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is now in operation. The new wastewater pretreatment facility processes all influent flow from Baltimore City and County, and helps fulfill Baltimore City's Consent Decree requirements to address sewage overflows. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Domino sign replacement

Workers from Gable install the first letter of the replacement Domino Sugars sign at the Tide Point plant Monday morning. — Workers from Gable install the first letter of the replacement Domino Sugars sign at the Tide Point plant Monday morning. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Learning how to weave

Lauren Kaufman of Baltimore learns "tensioning," or tying up the knots to tension the warp before she can begin weaving a tapestry on a floor loom at Lovelyarns in Hampden. The two-weekend Floor Loom Weaving Workshop, taught by Noelani Jones, will be offered again in June. Lovelyarns has begun hosting classes again, including a Natural Dyeing Workshop, after stopping them during the pandemic. — Lauren Kaufman of Baltimore learns "tensioning," or tying up the knots to tension the warp before she can begin weaving a tapestry on a floor loom at Lovelyarns in Hampden. The two-weekend Floor Loom Weaving Workshop, taught by Noelani Jones, will be offered again in June. Lovelyarns has begun hosting classes again, including a Natural Dyeing Workshop, after stopping them during the pandemic. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Mr. Trash Wheel

Chelsea Anspach, with the Healthy Harbor Initiative, places the last of 64 squares that create a Happy 7th Birthday card for Mr. Trash Wheel. The Healthy Harbor team received enough squares to make several versions of this image which they will document for this one-day celebration. About 200 people contributed to the “Trashiest Public Art Project.” Mr. Trash Wheel has collected 1600 tons of trash since being installed in the Inner Harbor. — Chelsea Anspach, with the Healthy Harbor Initiative, places the last of 64 squares that create a Happy 7th Birthday card for Mr. Trash Wheel. The Healthy Harbor team received enough squares to make several versions of this image which they will document for this one-day celebration. About 200 people contributed to the “Trashiest Public Art Project.” Mr. Trash Wheel has collected 1600 tons of trash since being installed in the Inner Harbor. (Amy Davis)

Busboys and Poets restaurant opening

Mia DuVall, an artist based in Washington, D.C. works on a mural celebrating Langston Hughes at the new Busboys and Poets restaurant opening on E. 33rd Street in Charles Village in early May. — Mia DuVall, an artist based in Washington, D.C. works on a mural celebrating Langston Hughes at the new Busboys and Poets restaurant opening on E. 33rd Street in Charles Village in early May. (Amy Davis)

Mother's Day gift

Tisha Thompson, of Columbia, hugs her son Benjamin, 9 months, after she received a 2010 Chevrolet Impala through the Vehicles for Change program for Mother's Day on May 5, 2021. Two mothers drove away in refurbished vehicles that were donated to the organization to help break the chains of generational poverty. The lack of reliable transportation, both public and private, is a major obstacle for low-income families striving to grow financially. — Tisha Thompson, of Columbia, hugs her son Benjamin, 9 months, after she received a 2010 Chevrolet Impala through the Vehicles for Change program for Mother's Day on May 5, 2021. Two mothers drove away in refurbished vehicles that were donated to the organization to help break the chains of generational poverty. The lack of reliable transportation, both public and private, is a major obstacle for low-income families striving to grow financially. (Kenneth K. Lam)

Waterfront chess

Marcus Martin (left) and Ronnie Atkinson enjoy a game of chess in the shade of a tree at Canton Waterfront Park Tuesday afternoon as temperatures hit the mid 80s. . — Marcus Martin (left) and Ronnie Atkinson enjoy a game of chess in the shade of a tree at Canton Waterfront Park Tuesday afternoon as temperatures hit the mid 80s. . (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Outdoor exercising

Carl Coxson of Baltimore does exercises in Druid Hill park this afternoon. He said it’s great to be able to exercise outside again. — Carl Coxson of Baltimore does exercises in Druid Hill park this afternoon. He said it’s great to be able to exercise outside again. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

43rd Annual Steam Show at the Fire Museum of Maryland

Stephen Heaver, director of the Fire Museum of Maryland, looks at the 1899 American steam pumper that was working and on display at the 43rd annual Steam Show at the Fire Museum of Maryland. — Stephen Heaver, director of the Fire Museum of Maryland, looks at the 1899 American steam pumper that was working and on display at the 43rd annual Steam Show at the Fire Museum of Maryland. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

United Way At Four Ten Lofts

Volunteers Zeynep Akkan, left, and Gwendolyn Skillern, right, deliver a cart full of new household items to an apartment in the 410 Loft Building this morning. They are working with United Way of Central Maryland, Health Care for the Homeless and Episcopal Housing Corporation as part of "The Way Home" project, providing 20 people exiting homelessness with items that will fully furnish their new apartments in the Four Ten Loft building at 410 N. Eutaw Street. United Way's Leaders United Group provided the items, which include a television, a fully stocked kitchen pantry, coffee maker, towels, pillows, etc. for tenants who are moving in tomorrow to their fully stocked new homes. — Volunteers Zeynep Akkan, left, and Gwendolyn Skillern, right, deliver a cart full of new household items to an apartment in the 410 Loft Building this morning. They are working with United Way of Central Maryland, Health Care for the Homeless and Episcopal Housing Corporation as part of "The Way Home" project, providing 20 people exiting homelessness with items that will fully furnish their new apartments in the Four Ten Loft building at 410 N. Eutaw Street. United Way's Leaders United Group provided the items, which include a television, a fully stocked kitchen pantry, coffee maker, towels, pillows, etc. for tenants who are moving in tomorrow to their fully stocked new homes. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Red Desk Project

Employees from Sinai Hospital stand by red desks that have been placed on the hospital lawn facing Northern Parkway. Lifebridge Health's Center for Hope launched the Red Desk Project, a public art statement to call attention to child homicide in Baltimore. There are 111 red desks, representing the 111 children who have died as a result of child abuse or gun violence in Baltimore since 2015. — Employees from Sinai Hospital stand by red desks that have been placed on the hospital lawn facing Northern Parkway. Lifebridge Health's Center for Hope launched the Red Desk Project, a public art statement to call attention to child homicide in Baltimore. There are 111 red desks, representing the 111 children who have died as a result of child abuse or gun violence in Baltimore since 2015. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Patapsco River frolic

Avoiding the weekend throng, Hayes Hubbard, 5 of Federal Hill, Hudson Hubbard, 6 1/2 and Owen Macey, 6 1/2, of Linthicum look at rocks near Patapsco State Park's swinging bridge, as the metropolitan area experiences summertime temperatures. — Avoiding the weekend throng, Hayes Hubbard, 5 of Federal Hill, Hudson Hubbard, 6 1/2 and Owen Macey, 6 1/2, of Linthicum look at rocks near Patapsco State Park's swinging bridge, as the metropolitan area experiences summertime temperatures. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

Sherwood Gardens

Betty Kelly, SE Baltimore, takes a close look at an azalea bush in Sherwood Gardens. — Betty Kelly, SE Baltimore, takes a close look at an azalea bush in Sherwood Gardens. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun)

Park Heights Neighborhood Cleanup

Tevin Triplett, 9, right, and other volunteers from Cleaner, Greener Food Inc., a Park Heights community farm, clean up an alley in their neighborhood near the 3800 block of Park Heights Avenue in a community cleanup event this morning. — Tevin Triplett, 9, right, and other volunteers from Cleaner, Greener Food Inc., a Park Heights community farm, clean up an alley in their neighborhood near the 3800 block of Park Heights Avenue in a community cleanup event this morning. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Baltimore Concert Opera

Kate Farrar, mezzo-soprano, sings "Cruda sorte" an aria from Rossini's opera L'Italiana in Algeri on a windy Thursday evening. This is the first of two nights of "BCO in the Open Air," outdoor concerts presented by Baltimore Concert Opera in the parking lot of the Immaculate Conception Church. — Kate Farrar, mezzo-soprano, sings "Cruda sorte" an aria from Rossini's opera L'Italiana in Algeri on a windy Thursday evening. This is the first of two nights of "BCO in the Open Air," outdoor concerts presented by Baltimore Concert Opera in the parking lot of the Immaculate Conception Church. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

Newly renovated Bocek Rec Center opens

Maxine Lynch, coordinator for Bocek Madison Eastend community association and councilman Antonio Glover sign up for a RecPass with Crevonte Hurde (right) of Baltimore recreation and parks during the official opening of the newly renovated Bocek Recreation Center, completing the first of two phases of renovations in East Baltimore. — Maxine Lynch, coordinator for Bocek Madison Eastend community association and councilman Antonio Glover sign up for a RecPass with Crevonte Hurde (right) of Baltimore recreation and parks during the official opening of the newly renovated Bocek Recreation Center, completing the first of two phases of renovations in East Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

Planting a rose bush

Baltimore County Police officer Jose Marquez, left, finishes planting a Pink Double Knock Out Rose bush at precinct 8. Community Outreach officer J. Goorevitz, right, conducts a short ceremony on April 21, 2021 to raise awareness about crime victims' rights, protections and services for National Crime Victims' Rights Week. — Baltimore County Police officer Jose Marquez, left, finishes planting a Pink Double Knock Out Rose bush at precinct 8. Community Outreach officer J. Goorevitz, right, conducts a short ceremony on April 21, 2021 to raise awareness about crime victims' rights, protections and services for National Crime Victims' Rights Week. (Kenneth K. Lam)

Patterson Park Superintendent's House ribbon cutting

Tim Armaguer, left, and Nancy Supik, one of the founders of The Friends Patterson Park, enter the historic 1868 Superintendent's House to view the restoration. Supporters of the efforts by The Friends of Patterson Park to restore the "White House," as it is known, celebrated the completion of the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The renovation includes a Visitors Center and renovated offices for the Friends of Patterson Park organization. At the ceremony, keynote speaker Sen. Bill Ferguson announced that Phase 2, a new community programming building and courtyard, will be funded with $1 million in federal funds. — Tim Armaguer, left, and Nancy Supik, one of the founders of The Friends Patterson Park, enter the historic 1868 Superintendent's House to view the restoration. Supporters of the efforts by The Friends of Patterson Park to restore the "White House," as it is known, celebrated the completion of the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The renovation includes a Visitors Center and renovated offices for the Friends of Patterson Park organization. At the ceremony, keynote speaker Sen. Bill Ferguson announced that Phase 2, a new community programming building and courtyard, will be funded with $1 million in federal funds. (Amy Davis)

Juggling

Kathryn Carr, juggling instructor and performer, watches Ben Horton, left, of Washington, D.C., and Christa Matthews, right, of Oxon Hill, practice passing a club to each other while both juggle three clubs. Carr, of Ellicott City, is teaching four juggling classes for all skill levels at Patterson Park in a workshop organized by Creative Alliance. — Kathryn Carr, juggling instructor and performer, watches Ben Horton, left, of Washington, D.C., and Christa Matthews, right, of Oxon Hill, practice passing a club to each other while both juggle three clubs. Carr, of Ellicott City, is teaching four juggling classes for all skill levels at Patterson Park in a workshop organized by Creative Alliance. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Back River Clean Up

With the Baltimore Beltway as a background, Clark Testerman, left, rakes trash and debris onto a Bobcat loader as Paul Schilpp, right, loads trash that's been collected in a boom on the Back River this morning. They are employees of the Back River Restoration Committee who clean up a site along the river at Oriole Avenue every day. Booms catch trash and debris, and staff members and volunteers clean them daily. Today's load of trash is fairly typical, but after a storm the amount is much greater. Since 2011, the nonprofit organization has collected 5.3 million pounds of trash and debris from the Back River. — With the Baltimore Beltway as a background, Clark Testerman, left, rakes trash and debris onto a Bobcat loader as Paul Schilpp, right, loads trash that's been collected in a boom on the Back River this morning. They are employees of the Back River Restoration Committee who clean up a site along the river at Oriole Avenue every day. Booms catch trash and debris, and staff members and volunteers clean them daily. Today's load of trash is fairly typical, but after a storm the amount is much greater. Since 2011, the nonprofit organization has collected 5.3 million pounds of trash and debris from the Back River. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

City Ranch horse riding lessons

"The drug trafficking industry is recruiting our children to help sell their products ... we've gotta out-recruit the bad guys," said Ahesahmahk E. Dahn, CEO of City Ranch Inc. He watches as Zach Grovogui, 11, left, and Domnica Draganescu, 10, right, ride their horses through an obstacle course. In partnership with City Ranch, the University of Maryland Baltimore's Community Engagement Center is offering a free introductory horsemanship program for Baltimore kids ages 10 to 15 at the UM Biopark. The goal is to reintroduce the equine industry to Baltimore, and make it accessible and affordable to kids who might otherwise not have the chance to participate, said Dahn. — "The drug trafficking industry is recruiting our children to help sell their products ... we've gotta out-recruit the bad guys," said Ahesahmahk E. Dahn, CEO of City Ranch Inc. He watches as Zach Grovogui, 11, left, and Domnica Draganescu, 10, right, ride their horses through an obstacle course. In partnership with City Ranch, the University of Maryland Baltimore's Community Engagement Center is offering a free introductory horsemanship program for Baltimore kids ages 10 to 15 at the UM Biopark. The goal is to reintroduce the equine industry to Baltimore, and make it accessible and affordable to kids who might otherwise not have the chance to participate, said Dahn. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Sun)

Skating In Cockeysville

Dwight Tillman of Parkville practices skating "just for fun" on a basketball court in Cockeysville this afternoon. — Dwight Tillman of Parkville practices skating "just for fun" on a basketball court in Cockeysville this afternoon. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Carr’s Beach Mural

Annapolis artist Comacell Brown paints Carr’s Beach Mural. — Annapolis artist Comacell Brown paints Carr’s Beach Mural. (Donovan Conaway)

Cornhole League

From left, Devin Helmick, Brooklyn, stands by as Eric Washington, Dundalk, throws a beanbag. Thumpers bar in Curtis Bay hosts the first of an eight-week spring cornhole league. The bar opened under new ownership for two days before bars were forced to close due to COVID-19 restrictions last year. — From left, Devin Helmick, Brooklyn, stands by as Eric Washington, Dundalk, throws a beanbag. Thumpers bar in Curtis Bay hosts the first of an eight-week spring cornhole league. The bar opened under new ownership for two days before bars were forced to close due to COVID-19 restrictions last year. (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Good Deeds Day

Erica Bloom, deputy director of Jewish Volunteer Connection, behind the fence, hands down a tire dumped in Hebrew Friendship Cemetery to Ross Goldstein and his son, Bram Goldstein, right. Ten volunteers from JVC cleaned up trash around the perimeter of the East Baltimore cemetery for the annual Good Deeds Day. Other volunteers helping, from left, are brothers Noah and Micah Bloom, and Susanna Garfein. — Erica Bloom, deputy director of Jewish Volunteer Connection, behind the fence, hands down a tire dumped in Hebrew Friendship Cemetery to Ross Goldstein and his son, Bram Goldstein, right. Ten volunteers from JVC cleaned up trash around the perimeter of the East Baltimore cemetery for the annual Good Deeds Day. Other volunteers helping, from left, are brothers Noah and Micah Bloom, and Susanna Garfein. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

Gun Violence Survivors' Memory Creation Garden

Aniya Lawson, 16, Donniya Burgess, 17, Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott and Winter Martin, 14 prepare to plant snapdragon flowers as local residents clean up and build a Memory Creation Garden for gun violence survivors on W. Lafayette Ave. — Aniya Lawson, 16, Donniya Burgess, 17, Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott and Winter Martin, 14 prepare to plant snapdragon flowers as local residents clean up and build a Memory Creation Garden for gun violence survivors on W. Lafayette Ave. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

Dot Project Outdoor Period Pantry

Makaela Stallworth of Baltimore, left, founder of the Dot Project, places menstrual products into the organization's new outdoor period pantry. The pantry is located on the YNOT lot at the intersection of Charles Street and North Avenue. Volunteer Taylor Cones is on right. — Makaela Stallworth of Baltimore, left, founder of the Dot Project, places menstrual products into the organization's new outdoor period pantry. The pantry is located on the YNOT lot at the intersection of Charles Street and North Avenue. Volunteer Taylor Cones is on right. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Spring in Northern Baltimore County

Gavin McAlister, of Sparks, works on refining his disc golf skills, making use of an empty field in Cockeysville. — Gavin McAlister, of Sparks, works on refining his disc golf skills, making use of an empty field in Cockeysville. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

Colonel George Armistead

The statue of Colonel George Armistead is framed by blossoms at Fort McHenry — The statue of Colonel George Armistead is framed by blossoms at Fort McHenry (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

Yellow-crowned Night Herons

A pair of Yellow-crowned Night Herons pose in a courtship display at their nest above the Jones Falls Tuesday morning. Several pairs have returned to the area after spending the winter in the tropics. — A pair of Yellow-crowned Night Herons pose in a courtship display at their nest above the Jones Falls Tuesday morning. Several pairs have returned to the area after spending the winter in the tropics. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Breakfast With The Chimps At Zoo

Emma Tabor, 10 of Catonsville, interacts with chimpanzee Louie at the Maryland Zoo during a breakfast with the chimps in the Chimpanzee Forest exhibit. This is part of the zoo's Breakfast with the Animals series, which includes breakfast, admission, a plush toy and a chat with a zoo keeper. — Emma Tabor, 10 of Catonsville, interacts with chimpanzee Louie at the Maryland Zoo during a breakfast with the chimps in the Chimpanzee Forest exhibit. This is part of the zoo's Breakfast with the Animals series, which includes breakfast, admission, a plush toy and a chat with a zoo keeper. (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Easter finery on Appleton Street

Dressed in their Easter best, ten-year old twin brothers Dominique, left, and Da'yonne Myers, holding their one-year old sister, J'Lynn Myers, pose for family pictures after church. The 1600 block of Appleton Street in Easterwood where they live is lined with cherry trees. — Dressed in their Easter best, ten-year old twin brothers Dominique, left, and Da'yonne Myers, holding their one-year old sister, J'Lynn Myers, pose for family pictures after church. The 1600 block of Appleton Street in Easterwood where they live is lined with cherry trees. (Amy Davis)

Opening day of Baltimore Farmers' Market

Shoppers browse Gogos, a bus filled with eclectic clothes and accessories, operated by Stacey Chambers, second from right. Usually the bus is parked on Holliday Street, but with fewer vendors on Easter Sunday, the bus was stationed in the main market area under the JFX. This was the opening day for the 44th season of the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar, which is open at reduced capacity to maintain proper distancing and gathering limits. — Shoppers browse Gogos, a bus filled with eclectic clothes and accessories, operated by Stacey Chambers, second from right. Usually the bus is parked on Holliday Street, but with fewer vendors on Easter Sunday, the bus was stationed in the main market area under the JFX. This was the opening day for the 44th season of the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar, which is open at reduced capacity to maintain proper distancing and gathering limits. (Amy Davis)

Bread And Cheese Creek Cleanup

Georgianna Funk, 17, wades in the water to pick up trash in a spring cleanup of historic Bread and Cheese Creek in Dundalk. The event is held in conjunction with the Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay's annual Project Clean Stream. — Georgianna Funk, 17, wades in the water to pick up trash in a spring cleanup of historic Bread and Cheese Creek in Dundalk. The event is held in conjunction with the Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay's annual Project Clean Stream. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Brooklyn Homes supply giveaway

Anne Chucks and her 5-year-old daughter Danielle Chucks choose some supplies at the giveaway. The Housing Authority of Baltimore City, partnered with Safe Streets, hosts a major clothing, food and toy giveaway at the Brooklyn Homes on Good Friday. — Anne Chucks and her 5-year-old daughter Danielle Chucks choose some supplies at the giveaway. The Housing Authority of Baltimore City, partnered with Safe Streets, hosts a major clothing, food and toy giveaway at the Brooklyn Homes on Good Friday. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Sun)

Vaccination clinics for the disabled

Angel Crowder, 17, nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, gets reassurance from her caregiver, Jocelyn Jones, left, and League for People with Disabilities employee Elizabeth Shaner, right, as Rite Aid pharmacist Will Ireland, administers the Moderna vaccine. The League’s first vaccination clinic for people with disabilities is scheduled to deliver 300 vaccinations on Thursday and Friday, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health and Rite Aid. A second clinic in partnership with the Baltimore City Health Department and FEMA will be held on April 3, 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To sign up for this special populations clinic, which will offer the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine, email: info@leagueforpeople.org. — Angel Crowder, 17, nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, gets reassurance from her caregiver, Jocelyn Jones, left, and League for People with Disabilities employee Elizabeth Shaner, right, as Rite Aid pharmacist Will Ireland, administers the Moderna vaccine. The League’s first vaccination clinic for people with disabilities is scheduled to deliver 300 vaccinations on Thursday and Friday, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health and Rite Aid. A second clinic in partnership with the Baltimore City Health Department and FEMA will be held on April 3, 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To sign up for this special populations clinic, which will offer the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine, email: info@leagueforpeople.org. (Amy Davis)

Cars rehearsal

Chris Dias, of Hanover, Md., reflected in mirror on right, a tenor singer for the Baltimore Choral Arts Society since 2012, joins others for an in cars rehearsal with director Anthony Blake Clark, standing, and associate conductor Leo Wanenchek, seated, to prepare for the group's first outdoor concert in June. — Chris Dias, of Hanover, Md., reflected in mirror on right, a tenor singer for the Baltimore Choral Arts Society since 2012, joins others for an in cars rehearsal with director Anthony Blake Clark, standing, and associate conductor Leo Wanenchek, seated, to prepare for the group's first outdoor concert in June. (Kenneth K. Lam)

Kindergartners Care For Rescued Chickens

Alimah Ndiaye, a kindergarten student at Watershed Public Charter School, offers a treat of fresh-picked clover to chickens in the new chicken coop at the school. Alimah and her kindergarten classmates are caring for 6 chickens that were rescued by Baltimore County Animal Control. The chickens arrived on Tuesday and are living in a new coop on school grounds. Watershed, a pubic charter school with a specialized curriculum in environmental arts, is located in Windsor Mill. — Alimah Ndiaye, a kindergarten student at Watershed Public Charter School, offers a treat of fresh-picked clover to chickens in the new chicken coop at the school. Alimah and her kindergarten classmates are caring for 6 chickens that were rescued by Baltimore County Animal Control. The chickens arrived on Tuesday and are living in a new coop on school grounds. Watershed, a pubic charter school with a specialized curriculum in environmental arts, is located in Windsor Mill. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

2021 PEEPshow in Westminster

Easana Kauffman places her vote for PEEPshire Cat by Lara King. The 14th Annual PEEPshow presented by The Carroll County Arts Council, March 26 – April 5, 2021. This year’s PEEPshow will be both VIRTUAL and LIVE at a NEW LOCATION – the TownMall of Westminster! — Easana Kauffman places her vote for PEEPshire Cat by Lara King. The 14th Annual PEEPshow presented by The Carroll County Arts Council, March 26 – April 5, 2021. This year’s PEEPshow will be both VIRTUAL and LIVE at a NEW LOCATION – the TownMall of Westminster! (Jeffrey F. Bill)

Cool Kids Easter Drive Through

Six year old twins Logan and Raegan Johnson of Baltimore pose for a socially distanced photo with the Easter Bunny at the Cool Kids Campaign's "Driving Down The Bunny Trail" event this morning. Cool Kids is an organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life and provide supports for pediatric oncology patients and their families. Kids and their siblings received gifts from local businesses, socially distanced pictures with the Easter Bunny and an Easter basket. — Six year old twins Logan and Raegan Johnson of Baltimore pose for a socially distanced photo with the Easter Bunny at the Cool Kids Campaign's "Driving Down The Bunny Trail" event this morning. Cool Kids is an organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life and provide supports for pediatric oncology patients and their families. Kids and their siblings received gifts from local businesses, socially distanced pictures with the Easter Bunny and an Easter basket. (Barbara Haddock Taylor)

Baltimore City Students Given College Tuition

Amya Jones, 17, a senior at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, reacts to seeing a group of people including media outside her door as her aunt, Karen Robinson, watches. Jones, who lives in Ashburton, is one of five Baltimore City high school seniors being surprised on Friday with full-tuition scholarships worth more than $160,000 to attend McDaniel College. McDaniel representatives, including the mascot, and College Bound Foundation staff were on hand. — Amya Jones, 17, a senior at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, reacts to seeing a group of people including media outside her door as her aunt, Karen Robinson, watches. Jones, who lives in Ashburton, is one of five Baltimore City high school seniors being surprised on Friday with full-tuition scholarships worth more than $160,000 to attend McDaniel College. McDaniel representatives, including the mascot, and College Bound Foundation staff were on hand. (Kim Hairston)

Baltimore County Covid one-year anniversary

1319 flags at Patriot Plaza in Towson commemorate Baltimore County residents who lost their lives to Covid-19. Baltimore County executive Johnny Olszewski and Health Officer Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch were joined by public safety officials, administrators and faith leaders for a ceremony to remember the lives lost on the one-year anniversary of the first County death due to the pandemic. — 1319 flags at Patriot Plaza in Towson commemorate Baltimore County residents who lost their lives to Covid-19. Baltimore County executive Johnny Olszewski and Health Officer Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch were joined by public safety officials, administrators and faith leaders for a ceremony to remember the lives lost on the one-year anniversary of the first County death due to the pandemic. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Tree climbing

From left, D.J. Angle-Davis, 9, and his sister, Zazi Angle-Davis, 6, of Patterson Park, climb a tree near the at the trail at the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. — From left, D.J. Angle-Davis, 9, and his sister, Zazi Angle-Davis, 6, of Patterson Park, climb a tree near the at the trail at the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. (Kim Hairston)

Johns Hopkins University

From left, Justin Lindberg, Kristen Alicea, Joanna Dohrman and Amy Pearson, all on the Johns Hopkins University varsity swim team, play spike ball on “The Beach.” The University has spaced out its spring break days to one per week to discourage travel during the pandemic. Afternoon temperatures were in the low 60s, but felt warmer in the sunshine. — From left, Justin Lindberg, Kristen Alicea, Joanna Dohrman and Amy Pearson, all on the Johns Hopkins University varsity swim team, play spike ball on “The Beach.” The University has spaced out its spring break days to one per week to discourage travel during the pandemic. Afternoon temperatures were in the low 60s, but felt warmer in the sunshine. (Amy Davis)

Sock burning and oyster roast

Fro\m left, The Eastport Oyster Boys, Mike Lange on keyboards, Kevin Brooks, Tom Guay and Andy Fegley entertain at the annual Eastport Yacht Club oyster roast and "sock burning" party to welcome Spring. The event was held for the first time at the Eastport Democratic Club to accommodate a socially-distanced crowd. — Fro\m left, The Eastport Oyster Boys, Mike Lange on keyboards, Kevin Brooks, Tom Guay and Andy Fegley entertain at the annual Eastport Yacht Club oyster roast and "sock burning" party to welcome Spring. The event was held for the first time at the Eastport Democratic Club to accommodate a socially-distanced crowd. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Open Works Delivers Desks to Baltimore School

April Lewis, director of community and culture for Open Works, unloads boxes containing parts for 20 desks outside Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, one of five Baltimore City schools to get them. Open Works created the desks to be assembled with the students who receive them. BGE and Stanley Black & Decker are partners in the effort to donate 1,000 desks this school year. Baltimore Montessori has a wait list of 100 families. — April Lewis, director of community and culture for Open Works, unloads boxes containing parts for 20 desks outside Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, one of five Baltimore City schools to get them. Open Works created the desks to be assembled with the students who receive them. BGE and Stanley Black & Decker are partners in the effort to donate 1,000 desks this school year. Baltimore Montessori has a wait list of 100 families. (Kim Hairston)

Thursday rain

Rain falls during the Thursday morning commute to set the tone for a wet day ahead. — Rain falls during the Thursday morning commute to set the tone for a wet day ahead. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Food Distribution for Seniors

From left, Kari Barnes, Catonsville, and Tracy Hernandez, New Freedom, PA, Civic Works volunteers, help pack over 90 food boxes to deliver to local seniors enrolled in the Affordable Produce Delivery Program. Every Wednesday from March-December boxes are loaded with produce available through Real Food Farm and Elder Services. For five dollars a week, up to 150 older adults receive a delivery. When possible, the food is local. Civic Works is seeking delivery drivers to volunteer for two hours on Thursdays or Fridays. — From left, Kari Barnes, Catonsville, and Tracy Hernandez, New Freedom, PA, Civic Works volunteers, help pack over 90 food boxes to deliver to local seniors enrolled in the Affordable Produce Delivery Program. Every Wednesday from March-December boxes are loaded with produce available through Real Food Farm and Elder Services. For five dollars a week, up to 150 older adults receive a delivery. When possible, the food is local. Civic Works is seeking delivery drivers to volunteer for two hours on Thursdays or Fridays. (Kim Hairston)

Northwest Hospital

Kelly Meltzer, of LifeBridge Health, loads a box of produce into an employee's car at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown. As thanks for their dedication and hard work the hospital's "Care Bravely Compassion Fund" is providing a 15-pound box of fresh produce for the hospital's 1,200 team members. — Kelly Meltzer, of LifeBridge Health, loads a box of produce into an employee's car at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown. As thanks for their dedication and hard work the hospital's "Care Bravely Compassion Fund" is providing a 15-pound box of fresh produce for the hospital's 1,200 team members. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Shoe'in

Michelle, a horse belonging to arabber Keith "Twin" Chesley, stands patiently while getting hot shoed by farrier Sean Losee of Mount Airy. Losee, who travels with a gas forge, 100-lb. anvil and all the tools of his trade on a mobile truck, volunteered his time to shoe two horses at the arabbers' Carlton Street Stables. — Michelle, a horse belonging to arabber Keith "Twin" Chesley, stands patiently while getting hot shoed by farrier Sean Losee of Mount Airy. Losee, who travels with a gas forge, 100-lb. anvil and all the tools of his trade on a mobile truck, volunteered his time to shoe two horses at the arabbers' Carlton Street Stables. (Amy Davis)

52nd Corona Walk

Kim Flowers, front, and other members of "Chauncey's Angels," including former Mayor Sheila Dixon, right, celebrate as they near the end of their 52nd six-mile walk through Druid Hill Park. Behind Flowers, from left, are Lynne Peace, Juanita Maye and Linda Weaver. Chauncey Whitehead, a personal trainer who began the walk through Druid Hill Park in response to the pandemic, has seen it grow from his initial invitation to Dixon, to several dozen people every Sunday morning. — Kim Flowers, front, and other members of "Chauncey's Angels," including former Mayor Sheila Dixon, right, celebrate as they near the end of their 52nd six-mile walk through Druid Hill Park. Behind Flowers, from left, are Lynne Peace, Juanita Maye and Linda Weaver. Chauncey Whitehead, a personal trainer who began the walk through Druid Hill Park in response to the pandemic, has seen it grow from his initial invitation to Dixon, to several dozen people every Sunday morning. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Havre de Grace ice festival returns

Angelito Baban of Ice Lab creates a sculpture during the Havre de Grace Ice Festival Sat., March 13, 2021. — Angelito Baban of Ice Lab creates a sculpture during the Havre de Grace Ice Festival Sat., March 13, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron)

Krav Maga self defense course

Jason Bojonny, one of the course's instructors, takes a hit from Courtney Johnson, center, while Brooklyn Goddard adds resistance with a belt. Watchdog Krav Maga in Elkridge offers an 8-week course geared specifically to teaching women how to defend themselves from attackers. — Jason Bojonny, one of the course's instructors, takes a hit from Courtney Johnson, center, while Brooklyn Goddard adds resistance with a belt. Watchdog Krav Maga in Elkridge offers an 8-week course geared specifically to teaching women how to defend themselves from attackers. (Ulysses Muñoz)

Sandy Point State Park

Don’t tell Caleb, 8, and his sister Aubrey Florian, 6, of Burtonsville that is is still March as they play at Sandy Point State Park. Warm weather and sunny skies gave way to more seasonal days on Saturday. — Don’t tell Caleb, 8, and his sister Aubrey Florian, 6, of Burtonsville that is is still March as they play at Sandy Point State Park. Warm weather and sunny skies gave way to more seasonal days on Saturday. (Amy Davis)

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