Last Dumpster & Major CleanupOctober 18th, 9AM-1PM

Get Ready For Winter With Leaf-Free Gutters,Make Shoveling & Parking Much Easier!Dear Neighbors,

Writing this mid-September, to meet the newsletter deadline, I am confident both the Flea Market and House Tour were successful. I know this because they were each a happy coming-together of hard-working volunteers and generous visitors, combining a beautiful neighborhood and park with gorgeous fall weather – if the 10 day forecast can be believed.

How could we not have been successful? I hope you were able to participate in one or both of them.

On another positive note: The executive committee is pleased to announce that Doug Gorius is the new member-at-large.

Our OCTOBER 1ST BHA Meeting will feature our two local K-8 School Principals: Mike Martin and Chad Kramer and the election of a Nominating Committee whose job is to propose a slate of officers from all parts of Butchers Hill for the 2015 executive committee. If you are interested in participating in either the nominating or executive committee in 2015, feel free to speak up at the meeting or contact me beforehand (p.2 executive committee contact info).

The Patterson Park Master Plan Working Groups and Steering Committee has representatives from Butchers Hill and is making progress. The master plan update is

being developed as an inclusive and forward-thinking vision for Patterson Park.

Beth BraunBHA President

October 2014

START TODAY! Dump on the 18th when bags & shovels will be available. Please join your neighbors in giving Butchers Hill trash & weed-free gutters, sidewalks, tree pits, and alleys (ESPECIALLY OUR NEW BLUE ALLEY and curb BUMPOUTS).

When leaves build up in gutters they become MUCK that becomes difficult to move and can block parking. KEEP GUTTERS DEBRIS-FREE by cleaning out regularly, and put debris in clear or labeled plastic bags and set out ON TRASH COLLECTION DAY. Plastic bags that are not clearly filled with leaves or yard waste are subject to $50 fine that doubles subsequently.

NOTE: THE FINAL 2013 DUMPSTER STARTS EARLY: 9AM-1PM – at Fairmount & Chester, because Sat., Oct. 12th is not only BHA fall cleanup day, but also the citywide Half-Marathon:

A VOTE WILL TAKE PLACE AT OCTOBER 1ST BHA GENERAL MEETING see President’s Message below.

(Pres. message continued on page 3)

Half-Marathon Street Closures October 18th 9AM-1PM**

• Fayette St. from Calvert to Gay • Baltimore St. from Gay to Patterson Park Ave.• Patterson Park Ave. from Baltimore to Eastern • Eastern Ave. from Patterson Park Ave. to Linwood Ave.

**As runners finish each section, the streets will re-open.

For a new neighbor packet or more information about Baltimore’s Friendliest Neighborhood, visit www.ButchersHill.org

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The Land Use Committee reminds homeowners in the 2100 and 2200 blocks of E. Baltimore St. and the 2200 block of E. Pratt St., that you live in a City historic district. All planned exterior work, including painting, must be submitted to CHAP and Butchers Hill. We are happy to help with questions. Contact: Virgil Bartram: 410-327-4964 or Commission on Historic & Architectural Preservation (CHAP): 410-396-4866

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October 2014

General Meeting Last HHW Days Until Spring 2015**

Last HHW Days Until Spring 2015**Fells Point Fun Festival

Flea Market 232 S. Patt. Park Ave., 7PM

COP Audubon Bird Watching

StreetscapeHouse Tour

Fells Point Fun Festival Moonlight Pagoda

Executive

Land UseColumbus Day – City offices and sanitation yards closed

Crime Prevention

Card ClubNewsletter Deadline

Dumpster & Fall CleanupBaltimore Marathon

Book Club Last day to register to vote

LAST DAY Pagoda Open Till 2015

COP St. Andrew Flea Market / BARCStoberfest / Audubon Bird Watching / Columbus Day Parade

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2014 Save The Dates:Wed., Nov. 12th, 7-9PM - Shop & Schmooze is back! Come see the wealth of talent living in and around Butchers Hill. Buy local art while schmoozing with your friendliest neighbors. Snacks and beverages and tons of holiday cheer provided – it’s all happening at St. Andrew Hall, Lombard & Chester.

Sun., Dec. 7th: Holiday Potluck

2480 Sisson St., take 83 North to 28th St. EXIT, left on Sisson St. for items that may be taken visit baltimorecity.gov, Dept. Public Works.

** Last HHW Until SpringCloses Early, 9AM-5PM

Book Club – Tues., Oct. 14th at 7:30PM – The book to be discussed is “Close Your Eyes – Hold Hands” by Chris Bohjalian.

Card Club – Fri., Oct. 17th, 7PM – Second floor at Life of Reilly Pub, 2032 E. Fairmount Ave.

Social Clubs

Evan Helfrich ubik14@netscape.net410-342-2148

Meeting 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month, 7:30PM, at the intersection of Patterson Park Ave. and Lombard St.

BH Citizens On Patrol (COP)

Carolyn Boitnott c.boitnott@verizon.net410-522-4991

Wed., Oct. 15th, 7PM 2105 E. Baltimore St.Meets on the third Wed. of the month

Crime Prevention

Beth Braunbutchershillpresident@gmail.com

Thurs., Oct. 9th, 7PM - TBDExecutive

Sue Noonansuenoon@cavtel.netDee Lundeliusdeelundelius@verizon.net

Tue., Oct. 7th, 7PM2029 E. Pratt St.

House Tour Committee

Virgil BartramVirgil@ArchUV.com410-327-4964

Mon., Oct. 13th, 7PM - Meeting at the White House in Patterson Park

Land Use

Andrew Crummey andrewcrummey@gmail.com

Tues., Oct. 7th, 7PM - 120 S. Chester St. Interested in affecting positive changes in our BH neighborhood? Join us!

Streetscape

BH Committees & Chairs: Next Meeting:

Sun., Oct. 5th, 2PM – Goes down Pratt St., ends at Columbus Piazza. Promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org/columbus-parade-october-5.html.

124th Columbus Day Parade

For newsletter questions, comments and submissions, email the Editor - bhanewsletter@gmail.com

Thank You to BOTH committees and all of the volunteers who made the Butchers Hill Flea Market & Craft Fair and the Butchers Hill House Tour so successful! Few people know how many hours are given to make the Flea Market a “well oiled machine” and the House Tour well publicized and homes graciously open for the day. These events provide most of the funding that allows the Butcher’s Hill Association to support our local K - 8 schools and other non-profit organizations in our neighborhood.

SPECIAL THANKS needs to be given to the teachers and students of Commodore John Rogers, and Patterson Park Public Charter Schools for volunteering and to the band which, despite the loss of their leader, gave the Flea Market it’s mellow vibe.

- NOTHING HAPPENS WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS! - Chairs: Ray & Tori, Sue, and Dee.

Butchers Hill Association General Meeting: Wed., Oct. 1st, 7PM - St. Andrew church hall, Lombard Street entrance, Lombard & Chester Sts. Election of nominating committee; Principals from the two K-8 schools we support - Commodore John Rodgers and Patterson Park Charter Schools: Mike Martin and Chad Kramer AND speakers from: the new Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Early Childhood Center at CJR, Blue Water re our new Bumpouts, the Creative Alliance and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

BCRP is leading this planning effort in partnership with the Patterson Park Steering Committee (PPSC), Patterson Park Working Group and Councilman Jim Kraft. Mahan Rykiel Associates will serve as the consultant on the planning project, and additional work will include BCRP Forestry Division, Baltimore City Department of Public Works, and the University of Maryland.

One major focus of the group is a pair of surveys. The first is an online survey, one component of which is a mapping tool that requires a Google account to use. If you don’t have an account but want to contribute your ideas to the map, please let me know – at the meeting or by email – see page 2 executive committee contact info. The second will be a face-to-face survey conducted primarily in the park over the next year. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) invites all community members around Patterson Park to complete the ONLINE SURVEY – about your use and priorities for the Park, see article below. All this is to determine what park users want. Your input is essential!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – SO YOU CAN SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS about your use and priorities for the new Patterson Park Master Plan – by the Nov. 1st deadline. Balt. City Rec & Parks has an ONLINE SURVEY & MAPPING EXERCISE with a Nov. 1st DEADLINE: www.pattersonparkplan.weebley.com/take-a-survey.html (Spanish: patersonparknaestro.weebly.com/tome-la-encuesta.html). These links are also on the Butchers Hill website. You will also be able to sign up to receive information about public meetings that will be held at key points during the planning process.

Take care of yourselves and each other, -Beth Braun

President

Flea Market & House Tour Committees Say:

- Thank You! - (Pres. message continued from page 1)

Flea Market volunteers from Patterson Park Public Charter School.

From left to right: Sade, Stephon, Ingri, Jade, Tamara, Arely, Orlando, Derrick and Jalen. Taylor is not pictured.

Photo taken by Adam Bradbury.

Flea Market volunteers from

Commodore John Rogers.

Students: Mykia, Shapri, Treysean, Destiny, Jasmine,

Kayla, Lashae, Jennifer, Antoine.

Photo taken by Tracy Petruzziello.

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Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________Email:_____________________________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________ Would you like to serve on a committee?_______ Which:__________________________ Are you interested in volunteering at BHA events?________Annual dues (Jan. thru Dec.) are $10 per person, $6 for seniors and low-income. Now we can pay our Butchers Hill Association dues via PayPal online! Log on to www.butchershill.org and click on “Join BHA,” then “Renew” or “Application.” If you want to pay by cash or check, make checks payable to the Butchers Hill Association and send/deliver to BHA, 27 S Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21231.

Butchers Hill Association Membership

Sat., Oct. 25th (Rain Date: 10/26) – New route, brighter lanterns & more music! Festival starts at 3:30PM; Parade line-up starts at the Boat Lake at 6:30PM with the finale at Pulaski Monument. Volunteer for the coolest event in Baltimore: become a Parade Marshal: email volunteer@pattersonpark.com. We’ll train you and you get to be in the Parade. It’s really fun, it’s a big help, and people will sing songs about you.

15th Annual Great Halloween Lantern Parade: Kaleidoscope! Sat., Oct. 18th - Each year, the Friends of

Patterson Park supports the marathon by hosting the mile 16 water stop on Linwood Ave. Join in handing out water and cheer for the runners. If you would like to help at the water stop email volunteer@pattersonpark.com. For more information about the marathon and road closures, visit thebaltimoremarathon.com.

Baltimore Marathon

Sat., Oct. 25th, 9AM-3PM – St. Andrew Orthodox Church Fellowship Hall, entry on Lombard St. near Castle St. Real bargains – clothes, jewelry, household & electronic items & more. St. Andrew is where BHA holds it’s meetings and they consistently support our neighborhood. Please stop by!

Another Flea Market & Ukrainian Food

You must register to vote by October 14th: electionmaryland.com. Early Voting: Thur., Oct. 23rd – Oct. 30th. Hours: 10AM-8PM. Closest site: St. Brigid’s Parish Center, 900 S. East Ave. 2014 Gubernatorial Election: Nov. 4th, 7AM-8PM. VOTE – make our representatives KNOW WE CARE & GO TO THE POLLS!

Vote In The 2014 GOVERNOR’S Election on Nov. 4th

Fri., Oct. 17th, 9PM – Adults only: CA, 3134 Eastern Ave., lantern making for the cocktail inclined, $14, $12 mbrs.

Sat., Oct. 25th – Pulaski Mon., Linwood & Eastern, six, 30 minute sessions: starting at 3:30PM.

Build Your Own Lantern

Sat., Oct. 25th, 11AM-4PM – In Patterson Park, 5K Run or 1-mile Walk, for owners & their dogs! Fund raisers, vendors, vets, pet daycare, micro-chipping, adoptable pets & more. For more info: call 410-274-8463 or email: kimgurskil4@gmail.com.

10th Annual BARCStoberfest

- Friends of Patterson Park -

Habitat Maintenance – Sat., Oct. 4th & Nov. 1st, 9-10:30AM - For birds, bees & butterflies, by the boat lake, community service hours for students available.

Gardening Workshop – Sat., Oct. 4th, 1-3PM – Learn practical tips re native plants & resources to beautify our urban space for you & beneficial wildlife.

Migratory Bird Watching Walks – Oct. 10th & 25th, Nov. 14th & 29th, 8-9:30AM – Meet at the fountain. Experts lead these walks and over 200 species have been sighted over the past years.

Audubon AdventuresIn Patterson Park

Info: 410-558-2473, ppaudubon@gmail.com

Sat., Oct. 11th – PPPC School, 27 N. Lakewood – three, 1 hour sessions: Noon, 1PM, and 2PM.

Sun., Oct. 12th – CA, 3134 Eastern Ave. – three, 2 hour sessions: 10, 12:30 & 3PM.

Sponsored by Creative Alliance (Suggested donation: $5 for one, extras are $2 each).