Taxpayers Night

Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 pm
War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay Street

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the Board of Estimates invite you to participate in Baltimore City's annual Taxpayers Night. Learn about the Fiscal 2014 Preliminary Budget Plan and get answers to your questions or concerns. The Fiscal 2014 Preliminary Budget Plan is now available online.

Free Tax Preparation Sites Now Open City-Wide
The Baltimore CASH Campaign is operating 15 tax preparation sites this tax season where highly trained IRS certified volunteers will prepare and electronically file taxes for FREE for eligible taxpayers. Spanish language services are also available Visit or call 410-234-8008 now to set up appointments.

Who is eligible for free tax preparation from Baltimore CASH partners?

• Families who made less than $50,000 in 2012
• Single people who made less than $25,000 in 2012.

Customer Service Training at Humanim
Humanim's occupational skills training programs are located at The American Brewery in East Baltimore and are geared to provide participants with industry specific skills with certification options. This six week training results in a nationally recognized customer service certification. Our commercial partners on this project are the Four Seasons Baltimore and Harbor East Development, LLC. For more information please call 443-687-9555. All training will be held at Humanim, 1701 N. Gay Street.

Resiliency: What is it?

Please join ACTS, the Alliance for Community Teachers and Schools, for a light dinner and collaborative dialogue Monday, April 22, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. as we explore the various meanings of "Resiliency" and how a school community can transform its culture into one that promotes healing and cultivates resilience in students, teachers, parents and community. Click here to RSVP and here to learn more about ACTS.

2nd Floor Training Room, UMD School of Social Work (annex building)
306 W. Redwood Street (right before the light rail stop)
Baltimore, MD 21201

Enoch Pratt (Central Library)

Please encourage your staff and families to visit for free upcoming classes, workshops and events on topics such as:

Finding free e-books and audio books for smart phones, kindles, etc. using library cards

Fiscal Partnerships (for those starting non-profits and delivering public services

Career Building Clinics (support with resumes and online job applications)

Introduction to Microsoft Office 2010 (Part 1 and 2)

Introduction to Powerpoint (Part 1 and 2)

Help for Homeschoolers

Open Mic Night (Library, Waverly Branch)

Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Calling All Poets! Join us for a fun-filled night where you can put your talent on display for all to see. Read an original poem or one you enjoy. This is a family friendly event in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Baltimore CASH Presents: Dealing with Medical Debt (Central Library/POE Room, 2nd floor)

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

As the cost of healthcare rises, medical debt is an issue facing an extraordinary number of Americans. Find out how to avoid and how to deal with medical debt. Resources for assistance programs will be explored.

Registration required; call 443-692-9487 or email to register.

Living With Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers (Library-Orleans Street Branch/Meeting Room)

Tuesdays from Apr 02, 2013 to May 21, 2013 (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

An education program presented by The Alzheimer’s Association

When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, friends and family have many questions. What does the
diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? As the
disease progresses, new questions reflect growing needs for skills, programs and services. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you can do at each point along the way.To register, contact Junnell Sample, 410.561.9099, ext. 222, or . Registration forms are also available at the Orleans Street Branch.

Spring Into Action

Saturday, April 20, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Your Neighborhood

Join Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and "Spring Into Action" with the annual Mayor's Spring Cleanup. Communities wishing to participate should call 311 to register and confirm their designated pick-up point. A limited supply of tools will be available, so register early. Clean streets and clean neighborhoods mean a cleaner Baltimore for everyone! For more information, call 311.

Activate Your Inner Citizen Spring University

Saturday, April 13, 9:00 am – 12:45 pm
Coppin State University Health and Human Sciences Center, 2500 West North Avenue

CPHA's Activate Your Inner Citizen (AYIC) series promotes community collaboration and teaches the skills you need to organize your community for positive change. Nonprofit Experts and government officials will teach classes about writing dynamic newsletters, grant writing, social media and websites for community associations, Baltimore's new zoning code, running community meetings, engaging youth, and much more. Call 410-539-1369 ext. 107 or visit for details.

Community Pit Bull Day

Saturday, April 13, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School Field, 1400 West Lexington Street

Get free vaccines for pit bulls/mixes, or $5 Vaccines for all other dogs (no small breeds less than 20 lbs.) while supplies last. Free spay/neuter signup for pit bulls/mixes (with low cost options for other dogs) will also be available. Take part in a leash and collar exchange, or "Ask the Trainer," with Pauline Houliaras, CPT. For more information, visit or call 443-552-4920.