In Baltimore City
Fund-raising dinner will aid 2 children of slain detective
A fund-raising dinner in memory of slain Baltimore police Detective Thomas G. Newman will be held 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Joe's Tavern, 1006 Dundalk Ave.
Newman, 37, was off duty and leaving the bar with a girlfriend Nov. 23 when two men approached him and opened fire -- an attack that police say was in apparent retaliation for his testifying against two men convicted of wounding him during an ambush last year.
Proceeds from the $4-a-plate event will benefit Newman's 6-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter. Dinner selections include smoked ham, country fried chicken, turkey, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, string beans, pasta salad and dessert.
Information: 410-633-1571
EPA conference to discuss emergency preparedness
An emergency preparedness conference organized by the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to draw 1,500 people to Baltimore next week to discuss terrorist threats and how to respond.
Among the scheduled speakers are Dr. Richard H. Carmona, the U.S. surgeon general, and Paul Hankins, director of emergency preparedness for the Transportation Security Administration. Workshops will cover topics such as the anthrax cleanup in federal office buildings last year and radioactive devices terrorists might use.
The conference fee is $175. For information on the event, which runs from Sunday to Thursday at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel, visit the Web site at www. 2002conference.org.
Lamppost lighting slated tomorrow evening in Canton
The Canton Community Association will usher in the holiday season with its second Light Up Canton lamppost lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. tomorrow in O'Donnell Square.
Twelve businesses and civic groups each have "adopted" an O'Donnell Square lamppost and participants are invited to help decorate them.
Cookies will be served, and Southeast Middle School Choir and Father Kolbe School Choir will perform. Information: 410- 342-0900, Ext. 7.
In Baltimore County
Public comments sought about Police Department
TOWSON -- The public is invited to comment on the Baltimore County Police Department's ability to meet standards of professionalism as the department seeks reaccreditation by an international law enforcement program.
A public forum will be held by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies at 7 p.m. Monday at the Public Safety Building, 700 E. Joppa Road. The public also may comment by telephone between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday by calling 410-887-4937 or by writing to COLEA at 10306 Eaton Place, Suite 320, Fairfax, Va., 22030-2201.
The Police Department was first accredited in 1984 and voluntarily submits to reviews of policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services every three years.
Agency's volunteer office seeks donations for families
TOWSON -- The Volunteer Office of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services is sponsoring its Holiday Project to help needy families throughout the county.
Any family or organization can "adopt" a family and donate the ingredients for a holiday meal, purchase a meal certificate, or donate toys for a child. The volunteer office will provide the names and telephone numbers of eligible families.
The office also accepts donations of money or toys, and allows organizations to set up Giving Trees to collect toys for children whose families are not adopted. Information: 410-853-3024.
'Grinch' showing to collect hats, gloves for organization
ARBUTUS -- The Greater Arbutus Community Alliance is sponsoring the second showing of the film How the Grinch Stole Christmas with actor Jim Carrey at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Hollywood Theatre, 5509 Oregon Ave.
The cost of admission is a new hat, pair of gloves or a $2 donation to benefit the Southwest Emergency Services organization. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
Information: 410-247-2597.