Upcoming Events

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

NAMI Baltimore is excited to offer a fun and safe space where individuals can connect and learn about various wellness practices, from yoga, to art, to meditation and everything in between. We recognize the importance of taking care of our mental health, and we want to create a community where people feel supported and empowered. Every 1st and 3rd Monday at the Bon Secours Resource Center, we will get together over light refreshments to do different activities designed to calm your mind, or bring in subject matter experts for discussions about various mental health topics. Our goal is to practical tips and strategies that attendees can use to improve their mental health and well-being. Mental Mondays are free and open to the public! All you need to do is reserve your spot when you register here on EventBrite! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-mondays-in-west-baltimore-tickets-681748757887?

<p>Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers.</p>\n

<p>Tai Chi is a gentle way to reduce stress. Practiced for centuries and originally a form of self-defense, this is an ancient art of exercise for balance, stretching, muscle tone, and flexibility.</p>\n

Need a third space for your infants and toddlers? Join us at the Canton Library for a delightful drop-in playtime designed for children from birth to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy quality bonding time while exploring a variety of age-appropriate toys in a warm, welcoming environment. It's a wonderful opportunity to socialize, play, and support your child's early development.

<p>Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. </p>\n

In this 4 class session participants will learn

How to Create Gmail AccountGmail Basics for BeginnersIntroduction to Google Docs, Parts 1 & 2

Class prerequisite - Computer Basics

In this 2 class session 1 topice will be discussed

Microsoft Word 365 & 2024, Part 1Microsoft Word 365 & 2024, Part 2

Class Prerequisite Recommendation – ABCs of the PC and Skill Builders’ Workshops

In this 6 class session 3 topics will be discussed

Introduction to Microsoft Word 365 & 2024 - Parts 1 & 2Introduction to Microsoft Excel 365 & 2024 – Parts 1 & 2Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 365 & 2024 – Parts 1 & 2

Class Prerequisite Recommendation - Introduction to Microsoft Office 2019 and Computer Basics.

Thanks so much for your interest in joining our core of dedicated volunteers. The first step is to create an account on VolunteerHub. It's free and only takes 5 minutes! Visit the link below to get started. https://namibaltimore.volunteerhub.com/userregistrationwizard/usernamepassword Once you have created your account, please schedule a Phone Screening through VolunteerHub. If you have any issues, please contact Volunteer & Outreach Manager, Sarah Arndt at sarndt@namibaltimore.org and she will be happy to help you get started.

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Talk #0: Introductions and Meetup Updates**
by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth

**Talk #1: AI and GPU System Performance Tuning with eBPF by Israel and Joel @ Zymtrace**
In this talk, Israel and Joel will discuss how they profile and tune GPU-based AI systems end to end using eBPF, flamegraphs, and other AI systems performance best practices.

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Related Links**
Github Repo: [http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/](http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/)
O'Reilly Book: [https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/](https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/)
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering](https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering)
Generative AI Free Course on DeepLearning.ai: [https://bit.ly/gllm](https://bit.ly/gllm)

Prepare for adventures this summer at the Enoch Pratt Free Library Teen Center! Every afternoon from 1-5, chart your future with career development and skill-building workshops and envision the new creator in you with hands-on activities. Snacks will be available for participants, and all supplies are included.

For complete schedule of activities, contact teen@prattlibrary.org.

This fast-paced, two-hour sewing class for teens is hosted by established Baltimore-based fashion designers, wearable artists, and makers with tenured, professional sewing experience. They will share their knowledge and creativity with workshop attendees.

Attendees will be creating something new out of items that may otherwise be headed for landfills, embracing sustainable life and living.

Space is limited.

Join us for a candle-making workshop. Attendees will select a scent and make and take home a candle. All supplies are provided by the library.

This program has limited spaces and pre-registration is recommended. To register, please call the Cherry Hill Branch at 410-396-1168.

Are you the loved one of someone living with a mental health condition, or whose mental health you are concerned about? We're here for you! NAMI Family Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ who have a loved one living with a mental health condition. By joining one of our groups, you'll be able to get connected to people who see the value of speaking up about mental health, and will gain insight from sharing your experiences and hearing the challenges and successes of others! Click the link below to register! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-family-support-group-in-essex-tickets-847547516437?

Design a personalized character inspired by role-playing games using collage, cutouts, and mixed media. Choose from pre-cut features and also create and cut your own outfits, accessories, and fantasy elements to build a character that reflects your style, personality, or alter-ego.

No drawing experience needed—just imagination! Whether your character is heroic, mysterious, magical, or totally original, you’ll leave with a unique RPG-style version of yourself brought to life.

Registration not required and supplies limited.

Join our NAMI Family Support Group—a warm and welcoming space where family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness come together to share experiences, offer support, and find understanding. Gain insight from the shared challenges and successes of others on similar journeys. It's a free and supportive community tailored for you. Our 1st and 3rd Monday Family Support Group meets in-person at The Y in Catonsville, 850 S. Rolling Road. Registration is required. Please sign up using the link below to receive any updates due to inclement weather. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-family-support-group-tickets-166538654599?

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month! Join us for a fun STEAM activity and learn how to make ice cream in a bag.

Design and make a paper plane. Then take it for a flight and see how high and far it goes. Participants will win prizes for how high, how fast and best design.

Join us at the Brooklyn branch and challenge friencs and family to a board game of your choice.

Join us for a crafty afternoon, where you'll get to decorate your own tissue paper popsicle. What flavor will you choose?

A new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, which escapes containment and goes on a killing spree.

2015 | PG-13 | 2h 4m| Trailer

In this 2 class session participoants will

Create formulas for Margin and PriceShow/Hide Formulas and Test Your Formulas Filter data, add filters, Learn about advanced filtering (text filters)Learn to clear filters, hide/unhide parts or workbooks, columns or rows Freeze and unfreeze rows or columns

Class Prerequisite Recommendation – ABCs of the PC and Skill Builders’ Workshops.

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together.

For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities welcome.

Join us to learn about the aspects of successfully choosing and raising healthy houseplants. Participants will receive starter plant to take home while supplies last.

A read and critique group for writers with interest in all forms of writing: poetry, novel, short story, creative nonfiction. Writers of any ability are welcome, as long as there is a desire to accept critique graciously and improve your craft.

Join us once a month as we get together to be crafty and make something special. Each month will be a new project that you can take home and enjoy afterwards.

7/20 - Seashell Trinket Dishes8/17 - Macrame Keychains9/28 - Fall Tea Towels10/19 - Stuffed Pumpkins11/16 - Busted Canvas Painting

Event type: COMMUNITY

<p>Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind.</p>\n

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824736).

&lt;p&gt;This is not your ordinary hip-hop dance class. Get moving and grooving to upbeat music while your fitness level improves&lt;/p&gt;\n

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

&lt;p&gt;Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Chair yoga is a welcoming practice that is appropriate for EVERY body. The chair provides the leverage to practice yoga postures without having to wrestle with gravity. This class is a multi level class that will offer a combination of sitting, standing and balancing postures. The class is geared to seniors, and due to the room constraints, the class is capped at 15 per session.

This class is provided by Action in Maturity and led by Margee Greenberg.

&lt;p&gt;Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Enoch Pratt Free Library has partnered with three dynamic youth programs to facilitate PRATTpreneur, a six-week entrepreneurship program for teens between the ages of 14–16 or in grades 9–11. The teens will ideate a business or product and prepare the business for launch!

Each week, the group will learn the fundamentals of business theory, how to build and maintain a sustainable business, and how to pitch their business to potential funders. The skills they learn such as public speaking, research, teamwork, critical thinking, writing/presenting, and so much more can be applied to their schoolwork and carried with them as they eventually enter the workforce.

Participating students will earn a final incentive as well as a branding package with logo themed table cloth, table top pull-up banner, t-shirt & hoodie, awarded upon full completion of the program.

July 6th-August 14th

Join us for PITCH Day August 14th 2pm.

In this 4 class session 3 topics will be discussed

ABC's of the PCComputer & WindowsMicrosoft Word 365 & 2024, Part 1 Microsoft Word 365 & 2024, Part 2

Class prerequisite - NONE

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Come early for playtime.

For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.

The lessons in the "Basic Life Skills"peer navigators program will teach adults life skills that help them better understand themselves, get along with others and learn tools that can help with day to day activities. Come join us for this event!

Let’s explore! Together, we will mix a batch of bubble mix and try different tools for blowing bubbles.

Drop in to learn about famous Marylanders, then share what makes you proud to be from Maryland!

Photo credit: Gottlieb, William P, photographer. Portrait of Billie Holiday, Downbeat, New York, N.Y., ca. Feb. , 1947. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2023867855/.

Hearing Canceled - Pending Rescheduling

Decorate a mask to take home. All supplies provided by the library.

Kata Kane, Baltimore-based comic creator and artist of Altar Girl and GFFs: Ghost Friends Forever, will lead the group in creating an eight-page mini “book” (aka: Zine!)

Young creators will participate in a warm up of drawing tips and tricks, while Kata shares helpful comic-creator advice along the way. This is an interactive workshop where young creatives will get to conceptualize, cut, craft and create their very own eight-page mini Zine book.

Participants will learn about the evolution of Hip Hop and music.

Learn about space and create your own picture of the night sky

Wondering how to get library materials, such as eBooks and audiobooks onto your tablet? Need help figuring out email, social media, or other features of your computer? Trying to connect devices to a network, Bluetooth, or the cloud?

Our Digital Drop-In Clinic is open for any and all technology questions, where we'll do our best to assist you in a relaxed, low-stress environment.

Note: We cannot fix broken equipment or devices.

This program has been postponed to 7/28.

Join us to learn how to bind a book and make your own to take home. This workshop is beginner-friendly and will teach the saddle-stitch method of binding. Whether you’re leveling up your crafting skills or just want a personal notebook to use as a diary or sketchbook, this is a practical skill that will always come in handy! All materials will be provided.

Showcase your driving skills with these fast remote control cars.

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. These informal support group meetings are always free of charge and are led by a NAMI trained and certified leader. All groups are confidential—you can share as much or as little personal information as you wish. NAMI Carroll County support groups are for individuals 18 years or older. The information and insight provided by group leaders and participants do not represent therapeutic recommendations and are not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by a mental health provider or other qualified healthcare professional. Joining a support group can help you to feel better in any number of ways, such as: Knowing that others are going through something similar Learning tips on how to handle day-to-day challenges Meeting new friends or connecting to others who understand you Learning how to talk about things that bother you or how to ask for help Click the following link to sign up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carroll-county-nami-family-support-group-tickets-1357173024049

Start a D&D or TTRPG adventure, play your favorite games, or find a new favorite with our wide selection of board, dice, and card games available at the Govans Branch!

With art as its vehicle, HeARTworks, Art with a Heart’s Workforce Development Program, will provide a collaborative space for youth to experience a fun and engaging work environment while building job readiness, life skills, and art skills.

Participants will be fully immersed in all aspects of product development with a focus on visual arts, specifically, creating handmade products for HeARTwares, Art with a Heart’s social enterprise store.

Calling all teen crafters and artists! Are you tired of working on your projects alone? Want to meet other creative teens like you? Then you should check out Teen Craft and Chat, where you can make new things and make new friends at the same time!

Bring your own supplies for whatever you’re making and work on it in a creative and supportive social space - or use some of the limited supplies provided to make something new!

We’d Love to Show You Around!  Join us at our Open House:  Tour the facilities, meet the...

Celebrate Maryland's 250th Birthday and design your own flag!

Come by the Canton Branch and explore different STEAM stations with your favorite adult. Tinker with engineering tools, construct structures with building blocks, and more!

Make and decorate your own shark teeth with the 3D printer. Make them ultra realistic or cover them in glitter and flames!

Ever feel like your brain has 47 tabs open, and they're all demanding your attention at the same time? Work. Family. Projects. Ideas. Decisions. Things you need to do. Things you want to do. Things you've been meaning to get back to. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. Join me for a fun, interactive online gathering where we'll create a little breathing room from the noise of everyday life. This isn't a webinar. It isn't networking. It isn't group therapy. Think of it as a fun summer gathering for people who carry a lot of responsibility and rarely get the chance to slow down and sort through what's taking up space in their minds.You'll participate as much or as little as you'd like. You'll probably laugh. You may have an "I thought it was just me" moment, and you'll leave with at least one tab that feels a little lighter. Come as you are. Bring your tabs.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

Everyone is welcome to join these classes on meditation and modern Buddhism.
These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times.
Topics include the following:

* How to Transform Your Life
* Buddhist Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions
* Why This Day Matters
* Increasing Our Good Qualities
* Understanding the Mind
* Learning to Let Go: Getting Rid of Negativity in Your Life
* Freedom from Anger

**To Register:** You can register at the door, arriving 10 min early.
**Cost:** $12 ($8 students, seniors 62+, and unemployed). Free for Monthly Members. **Your first class with us is FREE!**

**Visit our class webpage for details by [clicking here](https://www.meditationmd.org/meditate-in-canton).**

**LOCATION: Church on the Square**
**Every Tuesday, 7-8pm**
1025 S. Potomoc St, Baltimore, MD 21224

### Meet the Teacher:

**Andrew Gaudreau**
Andrew is a sincere practitioner of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism, and is a student on our Foundation Program. His teachings are clear and heartfelt, and come from his own personal experience of putting the teachings into practice and seeing the positive effects in his life.

&lt;p&gt;Join us for an outdoor Pilates class designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body alignment. All fitness levels are welcome! &lt;/p&gt;\n

&lt;p&gt;Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit &amp; Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. &lt;/p&gt;\n

In THE PEOPLE ARE NOT ONE, Daniel Tutt and C. Derick Varn dismantle the central illusion of contemporary left politics: that “the people” can serve as a coherent subject of emancipation.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824735).

B.I.G. Table Talks for Solopreneurs B.I.G. Table Talks is a monthly, members-only discussion series designed specifically for solopreneur members who want practical insight, meaningful conversation, and real connection with peers facing similar business challenges. Presented by the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Banks Impact Group (B.I.G. Consulting), these sessions combine data-informed insights with psychology-based approaches to leadership, performance, and business growth. Each gathering features guided, interactive table discussions rooted in current member survey insights—so the conversations reflect what actually matters to you right now. This is not a lecture. It’s a collaborative, small-group experience focused on sharing perspectives, learning from one another, and walking away with ideas you can put into practice immediately. B.I.G. Table Talks meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 pm and is free for GBCC Solopreneurs and emerging leaders . Come ready to engage, connect, and grow—one conversation at a time.

team check-in.

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

&lt;p&gt;Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training. &lt;/p&gt;\n

LO25-0024 - Oversight of Recovery Homes & Substance Abuse Clinics in Baltimore City and 26-0161 - Natural Resources - Forest and Tree Conservation - Conforming Amendments

&lt;p&gt;Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment.&lt;/p&gt;\n

&lt;p&gt;Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. &lt;/p&gt;\n

&lt;p&gt;Stretch toward your fitness goals! Learn basic yoga to improve health and flexibility through deep breathing and controlled stretching. &lt;/p&gt;\n

&lt;p&gt;Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Fun projects to spark creativity and positivity for the rest of your day!

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together.

For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities welcome.

In this 3 classs session, 2 topics will be discussed

GmailGoogle Docs, Part 1 & 2

Class Prerequisite Recommendation - ABCs of the PC, Skill Builders’ Workshops, Introduction to Internet and Introduction to Word 2024

Online Class Sessions - email registration required

In this 4-session class, participants will learn

Introduction to Computers & WindowsIntroduction to the InternetStaying Safe OnlineSkill Builders Workshop

(Access information provided upon receipt of registration).

Please call the computer class registration number (443-984-4944) or email computer.class@prattlibrary.org for questions.

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows.

For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.

These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times. Current series topic is posted on our website:
[Wednesday 11am Meditation Class — Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland | Baltimore](https://www.meditationmd.org/wednesdays)

**To Register for In-Person Class:** Please register at the door (please arrive 15 minutes early).
**Cost:** $12/class ($8 students/seniors 62+/unemployed).
Your first class is always free.
You can also [become a member](https://www.meditationmd.org/memberships) starting at $50/month and receive discounts while you help to provide a steady level of support for our activities. These classes are included in your membership!

**With Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chogden**
Gen Chogden is an American Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland. Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.
Gen Chogden is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.
Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.

Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime.

For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.

Free community lunch. Come for warm food and friendly conversation!

Wellness Wednesday at Hoen &amp; Co Every 2nd &amp; 4th Wednesday Take a pause on a Wednesday and give yourself space to breathe, reset, and untangle before the weekend! Join NAMI Metro Baltimore for Wellness Wednesday, a welcoming and low-pressure space where you can slow down, connect with others, and explore simple practices that support your mental health. Each session offers a chance for you to check in with yourself and leave feeling more grounded, supported, and ready for the rest of your week. Learn More and RSVP for Free Here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-wednesdays-tickets-1978412171061?

Hangout out with us this summer and play your favorite video games and board games.

Interested in 3D printing? Want to learn how to make your own designs? Teen Center staff will walk you through the basics of 3D modeling in the free design program TinkerCAD and coach you through new challenges and projects every week. Completed projects will be printed for pickup after the session.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ living with a mental health condition or looking for mental health support. By joining one of our groups, you'll be able to get connected to people who see the value of speaking up about mental health, and will gain insight from sharing your experiences and hearing the challenges and successes of others! Attend a Support Group We are here to serve our East Baltimore community with our NAMI Connection Support Group which meets every 4th Wednesday from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. &nbsp; Click the following link to sign up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-baltimore-nami-connection-support-group-tickets-908422043787?

Discover the services the Enoch Pratt Free Library has to offer with a free tour. Take a peek behind the scenes and at the library's collections, and learn a brief history and architectural information about the building.

Participants can paint a charming portrait of Chessie, our local cryptid sea serpent, slithering out of the Chesapeake Bay! Once the paint is dry, you can glue on cotton balls to create three-dimensional fog and clouds that shroud Chessie in mystery. Celebrate the mascot of Summer Break Baltimore 2026 at the Orleans Street branch with this DIY painting craft, and take home a unique painting that highlights Maryland's folklore.

Come play games of your choice from our library’s fun selection of new, classic, and weird board and card games!

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

We’d Love to Show You Around!  Join us at our Open House:  Tour the facilities, meet the...

“Afro Blue: A Musical Journey from Africa through America” is an engaging show that traces the rich history and transformative journey of Jazz music. It explores its roots in African-based songs like "Afro Blue," moving through the soulful expressions of Spirituals, Gospel, and Blues, and culminating in the vibrant era of Swing music. The show highlights the contributions of legendary artists such as Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald, illustrating how these genres and musicians collectively shaped the sound and essence of traditional jazz.

Quilted is a dynamic jazz group fronted by multi-genre vocalist Alison Crockett. Through a blend of songs and stories, they narrate the evolution of jazz, illustrating how African American music interwove various African cultures to create a unique sound. Their repertoire spans from spirituals and work songs to jazz and R&B. Quilted has graced numerous festivals, parks, and community programs throughout the DC area.

Teens, join us after school for some movement and mindfulness with our professional yoga instructor, Julia! We will work through various yoga poses, breath exercises, and playful movement activities to work through our energy and stress. All supplies provided. This program is open to teens of all yoga experience levels.

Hands-On Hive Inspection

In this 4 class session2 topics will be discussed

Microsoft Word 365 & 2024 Part 1 & 2Microsoft Excel 365 & 2024 Part 1 & 2

Class Prerequisite Recommendation - Introduction to Microsoft Office 2024 and Computer Basics.

In person attendance is encouraged!

Cox Creek Citizens Oversight Committee - July 22, 2026
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[Profs and Pints Baltimore](https://www.profsandpints.com/baltimore) presents: **“Folktales of Summer Forests,”** with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State University and co-founder of the Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic.

[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating. Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/baltimore-summer-forests](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/baltimore-summer-forests) ]

Unique folklore emerges from the summer months, when the sun burns hot and nature bursts with full, lush beauty. Some of this lore is strange, some of it tragic, and some as beautiful as sunlight through branches.

Wander deep into the folklore of summer with Brittany Warman of the Carterhaugh School, an extraordinary educational organization which has earned a large and loyal following among Profs and Pints fans with its captivating talks on folktales, fairy tales, legends, and myths.

We’ll look at why the forest stands as the perfect setting for enchantment and mystery. It’s by turns a place of shade and rest and a place of uncertainty and fear. It can be dangerous, bountiful, tame, or wild. It shelters witches, fairies, monsters, and more under its branches.

From the forest come the legends of the illusive Green Man, the king of the woods. Also told are stories of sacred trees, hidden dances, and fairies who engage in midsummer abductions. Fairy tales like “The Witch in the Woods” and “The White Deer” tell of hidden doorways, magic rings, and cursed princesses.

Let Dr. Warman guide you through magical forests and you’ll emerge seeing the wonder in every leaf, stream, and wildflower. ( Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID.)

Image: "Fairies in a Bird's Nest," an 1860 painting by John Anster Fitzgerald.

**This class includes guided meditations, a teaching, and chanted prayers for world peace.**
We can all do something to contribute to world peace! In this class, we are creating world peace in two main ways. We are making prayers together for world peace, and we are also creating inner peace. Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. When we create peace within our own mind, it ripples out to create peace in our world.
“If everyone were to practice cherishing others, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.” -Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, How to Transform Your Life
**Topics:** Please check the class webpage: [Wednesdays 6pm Meditations for World Peace — Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland | Baltimore](https://www.meditationmd.org/wednesdays-pm)
**To Register:** Just walk-in and sign up at the door! (please arrive 15 minutes early).
**Suggested Donation:** $5
**With Teacher Amanda Greenwood**
Amanda is a student in our Foundation Program, and has been studying & practicing Kadampa Buddhism since early 2022. She presents Buddha's teachings in a clear and practical way, and is admired for her warmth and kindness.

Field School: Weed Identification & Management

This is a live outdoor concert at the front lawn of the historic Pikesville Armory. A unique performance of rock and funk! Free and family friendly. Bring your lawn chair! Food trucks on site

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

On May 15, 1972, Alabama governor George Wallace was shot while campaigning for president. He had long been known as a segregationist and populist, though he'd walked back his racist rhetoric prior to his run.

New details were uncovered about the shooting at Laurel Shopping Center after gaining access to the investigation files of the FBI and Prince George’s County Police Department.

Even if you’ve closely followed the media coverage of this event, you will be astonished at the new information. Presented by Kevin Leonard of the Laurel History Boys.

About the Event

Living with chronic illness can be isolating — especially when it feels like no one truly understands what you’re going through. That’s why we created Chronically ChILL, a social group for chronically ill people who just want to connect, talk, and be themselves.

Our socials are a relaxed, judgment-free space to simply be human and enjoy the company of others who get it. There’s no agenda, no pressure, and no need to talk about symptoms unless you want to. It’s just about making friends, laughing a little, and finding community.

Come as you are — camera optional, pajama friendly, cozy vibes welcome.

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What to Expect
• Easygoing conversation and good company
• A warm, understanding community
• Zero pressure to perform or overshare
• The chance to actually socialize and make new friends who understand the ups and downs of chronic illness

Whether you join for ten minutes or the full hour, you’re part of the ChILL community.

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☕ What to Bring
• Yourself, exactly as you are
• Snacks or drinks if you'd like
• Feel free to bring any arts and crafts
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Who It’s For

Chronically ill, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals looking for friendship, laughter, and connection in a relaxed online environment.

You don’t have to be “doing well” to show up — you just have to show up.

&lt;p&gt;Shake up your routine with this dynamic Circuit Workout! Move through a series of timed exercises that target strength, cardio, and endurance — perfect for a full-body challenge.&lt;/p&gt;\n

&lt;p&gt;Join us for our virtual summer cookout! Learn essential food safety tips to help keep your summer gatherings safe, healthy, and fun.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Mid-Year Leadership Summit

A hard-hitting exploration of how state policy displaces and isolates Black communities and how collective resistance creates spaces for working-class people of color to identify the true cause of conflict as capitalism and white supremacy.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

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Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824732).

&lt;p&gt;Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Uncle Kunkel's One Gram Band will be playing at the Pikesville Armory's front lawn on July 22! The closing concert of the Pikesville Armory Foundation's 2026 Summer Music Series: a high-energy alternative rock group based in Baltimore MD, with a blissed-out jam and a full-throttle funk! FREE! Ample free parking on site (back of the Armory). 6-8pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Picnic and family friendly! Food trucks on site. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. More info and to let us know you're coming: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/smsjuly

We are not trying to be like the other parties, and talking about Forward can be hard at times because we are different by design. Join the conversation as we talk about how to talk about Forward.

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows.

For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together.

For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities welcome.

Legal practitioners from Just Neighbors and World Relief will be available to speak with individuals seeking information on immigration-related matters. Practitioners can provide general information on basic immigration-related inquiries, distribute informational materials, provide referrals, and more. Services will be available in Spanish.

Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning.

For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.

MyTEDCO

It's an empowering and rewarding experience to write an hour each week, at the same time and place. It serves as powerful support for building your daily writing discipline. The world still needs our creative efforts.

Please log in a few minutes early to get settled. Our organizer will lead introductions, set a timer and everyone will begin writing. This is a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.

25-0042R - Informational Hearing – Impact of Federal Immigration Enforcement on City Students

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is proud to unveil The Leslie Kassal Book Club—a shared experience open to all NAMI Metro volunteers and community members who wish to gather monthly to discuss selected readings that explore the theme of mental illness. Leslie was a beloved and brilliant light who adored reading. Through her mental health journey, she relied on the power of the written word; she believed that to immerse yourself in something outside of your personal trials and tribulations would help to bring you back to yourself. May The Leslie Kassal Book Club bring strength and fellowship to all who join; may her memory be a blessing. Learn more and sign up at this link: https://namibaltimore.org/get-involved/share-your-story/ &nbsp;

&lt;p&gt;Join the Surratt Historic Site &amp; Museum for virtual conversations on how different groups of people bravely participated in the Civil War and events leading up to it. &lt;/p&gt;\n

Visit the library to create a custom skateboard for your room or gift to a friend.

Supplies are limited to reserve your spot today!

Participants will expand their performance ability by learning key exercises.

Think you have what it takes to beat the clock? Join us for a fun and fast-paced Teen Minute to Win It afternoon, where participants will compete in a series of exciting one-minute challenges using everyday items.

This program has limited spaces and pre-registration is recommended. To register, please call the Cherry Hill Branch at 410-396-1168.

Join Make Space, a monthly program designed to inspire and support your creativity. Whether you're exploring new materials, seeking feedback, or just looking for a stress-free outlet. Make Space will now be offered as one monthly session at a new day and time.

Participants can expect a creative, welcoming experience that includes engaging projects with local artists, access to a wide variety of arts and crafts supplies, and support from our Fine Arts librarian. Whether you bring your own materials for ongoing projects or explore something new with provided supplies, Make Space is a stress-free environment to create, connect, and be inspired. All abilities welcome!

Now Available as one Monthly Session!

New Time: Thursdays, 2-4pm

As always, feel free to bring your own projects or supplies to explore your own creative practice.

Join our NAMI Family Support Group—a warm and welcoming space where family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness come together to share experiences, offer support, and find understanding. Gain insight from the shared challenges and successes of others on similar journeys. It's a free and supportive community tailored for you. Our 2nd and 4th Thursday Family Support Group meets in-person at the Sheppard Pratt Gibson Building, Room 200. Registration is required. Please sign up using the link below to receive any updates due to inclement weather. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-family-support-group-tickets-166340756681?

Streetwear aesthetic has become more than just a fashion trend; it's a lifestyle, a form of self-expression that blends comfort with urban authenticity. Centered around brand building, teens will create graphics that will tell their story using products like a hoodie, t-shirt, trucker hat, and tote bag.

After 4 days, teens will create a Lookbook with photography that presents there streetwear vision.

Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Bring in your projects to work on while socializing with other yarn artists. Feel free to share patterns, tips, and techniques. All skill levels are welcome.

Looking to make new friends, try something new, or get your heart pumping? Come dance with us and learn the hottest moves with the amazing instructors from Bmore Bouncers!

Jamercise is an exercise program that combines the benefits of a cardio-aerobic workout with elements of dance. Join us in person at the Cherry Hill Branch or virtually. For more information go to prattlibrary.org

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[Profs and Pints Metro Baltimore](https://www.profsandpints.com/baltimore) presents: **“Brain Stories,”** a crash course on the basics of neuroscience interspersed with surprising tales from research in the field, with Stuart McCaughey, who teaches courses on neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and neurological disorders as an assistant professor at the University of Delaware.

[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/metro-baltimore-brain-stories](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/metro-baltimore-brain-stories) .

Gain insights into how our brains work, and learn what research tells us about the causes of our behavior and the links between our brains and those of animals, with brain expert Stuart McCaughey of the University of Delaware.

Using an approach that wins him and his courses rave reviews from his university’s students, Dr. McCaughey will discuss the basic principles of his field and illustrate them by telling remarkable stories related to the history of neuroscience and the workings of the brains of human beings and animals.

He’ll start by taking you on a tour of the nervous system, explaining the functions of its different parts and how various drugs alter neurochemical events.

We’ll look at neurological syndromes with bizarre symptoms, at the results of fascinating science experiments, and at the unusual effects of psilocybic mushrooms on the brain.

We’ll consider some of the many strange questions that have arisen as scientists have pursued their quest to understand how the brain works. Among them: Was the French Revolution triggered by a fungus with psychedelic properties? Does Parkinson’s disease cause a unique body odor? Should you eat your experiments on neural development when you finish collecting data on them?

Your brain will thank you for bringing it to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery for this talk. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)

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Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

These meditation classes include both guided meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times.

Class Topics: See our class webpage here: [Thursday 6:30pm Meditation Class — Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland | Baltimore](https://www.meditationmd.org/thursdays)

To Register: Just walk in!

Cost: $12/class ($8 students/seniors 62+/unemployed).

Your first class with us is FREE!

You can also become a member starting at $50/month and receive discounts while you help to provide a steady level of support for our activities. These classes are included in your membership!

For July we will be reading "A Resistance History of the United States" by Tad Stoermer.

Available for purchase at Tad Stoermer's website or wherever your buy books or audiobooks: https://www.tadstoermer.com
Or check your local library

**Date and Time:**
Thursday, July 23rd, 6:30pm – 8:30pm EST

**From the Publisher:**
"With more than 600,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, he is one of the most widely followed public historians in the world—reaching millions each month. His work has become a trusted source for those trying to cut through misinformation and confront the real history that shapes American power.

His approach dismantles the mythologies that pass for American history, exposing the curated nostalgia, moral evasions, and institutional silences that have long protected abusive power. His work confronts the past on its own terms, without the comforting filters that make hard truths easier to ignore.

*A Resistance History of the United States* explores the moments when people refused the stories meant to justify authority. That defiance took many forms: the women and men in Salem who would not confess to witchcraft; the Black Loyalists who seized their own freedom during the Revolutionary War; the Anti‑Federalists who forced a Bill of Rights to limit nationalist power. Later generations carried their refusal into new terrain—Ona Judge’s escape from enslavement, Henry David Thoreau’s challenge to the state, the clandestine networks of the Underground Railroad, and the uncompromising resolve of John Brown and the Six, whose actions helped push the nation toward civil war and set the stage for the Radical Republicans’ fight to build a new republic from the ruins.

The book treats these episodes not as steps in a march of progress, but as hard‑earned lessons—a usable set of strategies for confronting the abuse of power in our own time."

**Previous Book Club:**
May was "How Minds Change" by David McRaney. You can see that video and our previous book clubs on our [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe817kHhDpUt9Q3PUrWBamQQuE0jUYSfM).

**The Minotaur Book Club** delves into timeless questions and contemporary challenges, inviting participants to explore the roots of governance, liberty, and democracy through the lens of history and philosophy. The discussions will provide a fertile ground for examining how the principles of justice, equality, and collective responsibility have evolved and where they still fall short.

**Purpose:** The purpose of the book club is to counteract our country’s **Historical Amnesia** and strengthen our democracy. To that end, we will read and discuss books that help us to understand the American Project, diagnose persisting problems, and suggest ways to fulfill the mission of the Preamble to the Constitution.

"We the People of the United States, to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

The Minotaur is one of the key archetypes representing the threat to social order when government leaders threaten democracy by converting public goods to private purposes. The best defense for a democracy is educated citizens.

“A society ignorant and free, never was, never will be.” – Thomas Jefferson
“We have given you a republic, if you can keep it.” – Benjamin Franklin

Grab your popcorn and comfy pajamas! It's movie night <3

**The rating is PG** and we'll be meeting in the Movies-and-Games channel in Discord, where the streaming will be.

To watch the Movie, review this How To guide on The discord website:
https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040816151#h_01HFFJ28PJH77AAZ7HR0GEN6M3

**Please note this is an exclusive event for the Wellness Collective and you must know the password in order to attend, posted in the Patreon.**

See you there!

A social hour for Baltimore transplants to find your go-to people and places in the city.

From a rising intersex activist in the Midwest, a candid memoir about growing up different and an inspiring story of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

**Welcome!**

If you are a developer, UX designer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to join or help a tech startup, or even just get involved in a project, this event is for you!

We will be introducing projects for you to get involved with during the pitches. There is no group like this on Meetup or in the startup world because we filter out the BS and get you going on a project ASAP. No judges, no winner, and no time-consuming feedback.

What happens first in the event is startup founders pitch their business or idea to the audience, which is full of the developers, designers, marketers, etc.

If you are interested in one of the projects / startups, you can join one of the founders in a breakout room to continue building, workshopping, and/or onboarding the startup with attendees.

People have been able to start and advance their businesses as a result of this process.

We are meeting on Zoom, the link is here in the listing.

**Agenda:**
**Intros:** During the first 10 minutes, we will give you the history, structure, and future plans of Startup Oasis and open signups for founders that want to pitch their startups.

**Pitches:** Each founder will then get up to 3 minutes to pitch their startup. This format is recommended: name, business, the problem, your solution, target customer base, and your biggest challenge/current need. This part is similar to Shark Tank.

**Breakout Groups:** For the remainder of the event, each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk to the founders in greater detail about their needs and challenges in a small group setting. This part is similar to a hackathon.

Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business.

Use this [link](https://lnk.bio/startup.oasis) to:

* Follow us on LinkedIn
* Join our community on Discord
* Donate to our cause
* Visit our website

**FAQ:**
**Is this event free to attend?** Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can do so directly on our [website](https://donate.stripe.com/eVa2a0dV27Nlb2ofYY). You can also talk to us about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities.

**How do I sign up to pitch?** RSVP here. Right when the event starts, fill out the form and then raise your hand on Zoom. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch. To be eligible to pitch, you must be the cofounder of a technology-based startup. Agencies, consultants, coaches, MLM schemes, and nonprofits are not eligible to pitch, but you can still watch the pitches and join the breakouts.

**What happens after the pitches?** The breakout groups open for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk more about their business and needs with them.

**Can I invite other people that I know?** Yes - please have them RSVP here or on the [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-oasis-global) event listing.

**How do I get the most out of this event?**

* Founders - In this event, no money is awarded nor are any winners named. We are not here to critique your pitch, just to help you find teammates, cofounders, and feedback from other professionals. Make sure your pitch is 3 minutes or less and clear about what your biggest needs are.
* Attendees - If you are new to startups and tech, feel free to just watch with no pressure to participate. If you are looking to join a startup or find a side project, make sure you take notes during the pitches to join the group of the founder that you're most interested in helping. Most founders need help with either developing the product or with a go-to-market strategy.
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**Do we meet in person?** We do this event in Atlanta, GA each month in Midtown at ATDC.

**Content:** We are looking for founders to be interviewed or people to interview founders for short videos. Let us know if you are interested!

Stoermer dismantles the mythologies that pass for American history, exposing the curated nostalgia, moral evasions, and institutional silences that have long protected abusive power. His work confronts the past on its own terms, without the comforting filters that make hard truths easier to ignore.

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

No AI, no script, no second takes. Highwire Improv presents real performers building the entire show live, from your suggestions. Highwire Improv is live and unscripted, so a surprise in every show is not a promise, it is just the…

Come cheer on the Orioles!

The most delicious week of the year, Baltimore Restaurant Week, turns 20! For one week only, enjoy discounted breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, plus carryout specials, from top Charm City eateries. Keep reading for more details, then head to the…

Prepare to be dazzled by an extraordinary gathering of mystical masters! Brace yourself for an enchanting spectacle featuring the best magicians in Baltimore and beyond! These awe-inspiring conjurers have converged in a single mystical realm for a night of pure…

A stroytelling odyssey combining theater, drag, movement and audience engagement to create a show unlike any other! You may think you know Ursula the sea witch, but we assure you, you do not. Ursula: The Greatest Story Never Told, from…

Heading to or coming from a Baltimore Orioles game? Bring your game ticket and enjoy 15% off food and non‑alcoholic beverages when you dine with us. Perfect for pre‑game fuel or a post‑game bite—just present your Orioles ticket to your…

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

An Afrosurreal experience – Music, Culture, Art, Community, By 7G Bümin, Blak Nomads Join us for an Afrosurreal pop-up featuring live afro DJ sets, live African percussion, and the extravagant energy from stilt-walkers, emcees and crowd. Local vendors, workshops, and…

Tew Years Later is an evening of conversation, storytelling, live performances and shared meals celebrating Baltimore’s creative community. Featuring James Phillips, Ernest Shaw, and Charles Mason III, three generations of Black Baltimore painters connected through mentorship, the event invites guests…

Between the Sheets Book Club is taking things from the page to the screen again! 🍿

Grab the mic and steal the spotlight at Karaoke, hosted by the one and only Elyscia Jefferson. From 6-10 PM, the cafe transforms into a high‑energy stage where bold voices, big moments and nonstop fun take center stage. Whether you’re…

Join Ellie from Echo Foxtrot for a hands-on introduction to the art of bookmaking! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll create two beautiful handmade journals—a Japanese stab-bound book and a classic saddle-stitched style—using a variety of unique cover options, including eco-printed…

Join our 2026 Opera Campers for a FREE community movie night. You’re welcome to bring your own dinner and dine and watch. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7 p.m. This film is presented thanks to…

One Night Only: An Evening of Sacred Theater Step into an unforgettable evening of creativity, reflection and human connection. Guided by facilitator Emily Iannuzzelli, this immersive experience invites participants to explore storytelling through movement, imagination and playful theatrical exercises. No…

No AI, no script, no second takes. Highwire Improv presents real performers building the entire show live, from your suggestions. Make it a date night at Highwire Improv and discover the unpredictable. Live and unscripted comedy with Baltimore’s funniest performers…

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824812).

This event is changing! Moving forward we'll be using Discord instead of Zoom. Please join us here: <a href="https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd">https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd</a><br><br>In the future we're also moving to a new meetup group. You can join that here: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/">https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/</a><br><br>We'll be hanging out and working on <a href="http://hackthebox.eu">hackthebox.eu</a> machines. We'll pick a machine to go after at the beginning of the evening and work together to hack into it. Please follow all rules listed here: <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.">https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.</a><br><br>Collaboration is allowed, spoiling boxes and sharing flags is not.

Get ready for an unforgettable night as DJ Diesel takes over Power Plant Live!. Known offstage as Shaquille O’Neal, DJ Diesel brings a massive, high-energy set packed with heavy drops, crowd-hyping moments, and an electrifying atmosphere from start to finish.…

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Katt Williams brings his stand-up comedy to The HALL at Live! on Friday, July 24! Known for his energetic style, sharp social commentary and flamboyant stage presence Katt delivers a comedy experience that’s…

Learn about our Strategic Goal, Elevator Pitch, Leadership, Organization, Goals, Initiatives, and Messaging in a 90 minute session

In this genre bending and blending show, a podcaster unpacks the life and untimely death of Anna Nicole Smith. You’re Wrong About mixed with Mitski, Reba, Slayyyter, Death Cab for Cutie, and Kim Petras. The best drag performers in DC…

“Work Sucks” is a live comedy show where local stand-ups riff on your real-life work stories. Audience members share their worst job stories—and stand-up comics turn them into on-the-spot material.

Step into a world where reality bends, and the impossible unfolds. TEO’s Worlds Beyond Imagination blends magic, science, storytelling, and a genuine love for all things nerdy into something that doesn’t feel like a show so much as an experience…

Join our NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group—a welcoming space led by resilient individuals doing well in their mental health recovery. Connect with fellow adults facing similar journeys, share your experiences, and find strength in each other's triumphs and challenges. It's a free and supportive community for you. Our Saturday Support Group meets in-person at Sheppard Pratt, in the Gibson Building in Room 200 every Saturday. Registration is required. Please sign up using the link below so you will receive any updates due to inclement weather. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-connection-support-group-tickets-815952815837 10:30am - 12:00pm

Annual Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge set to take place in historic Fells Point at the Frederick Douglass Issac Myers Maritime Park on July 25, 2026 at 8 AM. Dragons make a glorious return to Baltimore as the Annual Baltimore Dragon…

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Come learn the history & techniques of miniature painting alongside local artist Beth de Loiselle! In this exciting half-day workshop, Beth will present a brief history of the art form and share visual examples at various stages of completion, along…

Black Butterfly Farm Community Day

Our Saturday Art Explorations are a drop-off kids workshop (ages 5-8 recommended) where kids have a self-guided, instructor-supported art project to work on. Each month we will aim to host one of these sessions, typically on Saturday mornings before our…

Learn about water quality testing with the scientists of Blue Water Baltimore! An Outfall Screening Blitz consists of taking teams of volunteers into our local streams to sample water quality. The events take place 48 hours after a major rain event to ensure stormwater is not being sampled. Samples will be collected from streams being monitored where dry weather flow is coming from a stormwater outfall. We will discuss different types of pollution, how it is entering our waterways and steps you can take to help report and prevent pollution from happening. This is a limited capacity event.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the limited number of spaces for this event, registration will not open until the week before the event.

Registration Coming Soon

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Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

Join us for a wonderful weekend of outdoor (plein air) painting with artist, Nancy Fine! Nancy is a local professional plein air painter who exhibits her work both regionally and nationally. Learn more about Nancy below. This two-day event will…

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of glamour, entertainment, and high-energy performances as Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore and Create Baltimore present the Tommy Revlon Drag Brunch! ✨ Hosted by: Sabrina Blue🎤 Featuring Performances By: Sabrina Blue, Juan Naomi & Kayden🎧…

### **From Strategic Cyber Permanence to Strategic Cyber Civilization: Designing Systems Society Can Depend Upon**

Cybersecurity has evolved beyond protecting networks—it is becoming the foundation of modern civilization. This session explores how leaders build trusted digital ecosystems by strengthening infrastructure stewardship, AI governance, workforce development, and institutional trust. Discover why cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a societal leadership discipline rather than simply a technical function.

🎥 **Watch on YouTube:** https://youtu.be/fO-8U-ggi_s?si=5s7zNSMAeEXOs7Xe

Subscribe and join us each week as we examine the emerging leadership challenges shaping cybersecurity, AI, and the future of society.

Shop boutique fashion, amazing vendors and unique finds while supporting incredible local businesses this summer!

Based in Reisterstown, Maryland, Jordan Weinstein is a master falconer with over a decade of experience and more than 12 years working closely with birds of prey. In this engaging, hands-on introduction to hawks, falcons and owls, you’ll learn about…

Fête Champêtre: A Luxe Garden Party returns to Middle Branch Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 25 for an unforgettable evening of live music, waterfront views, and elevated summer vibes. This 21+ event features live performances by Jenevieve and Tone Stith,…

Groove Garden returns for another outdoor summer celebration in Baltimore, this time featuring ToBeHonest on Saturday, July 25. After two sold-out Groove Gardens this season, Offstage is bringing the series back with another open-air day party built around house music,…

Science Slam!

*\~ Embracing a Healthier, Sustainable, Compassionate and Peaceful way of eating and living \~*

Here’s info for our Earthsave potluck dinner series. **Please RSVP** on **Baltimore Veg/Vegan Meetup** [https://www.meetup.com/the-baltimore-vegan-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/the-baltimore-vegan-meetup-group/)
And please invite your friends on **Facebook** *[https://www.facebook.com/share/1XsSK9EUuj/](https://www.facebook.com/share/1XsSK9EUuj/)*

This potluck will feature a screening of **PlantPure Nation**, a well-produced 2015 documentary about the benefits of plant-based nutrition as a solution to pervasive health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. After nutritional scientist **Dr. T. Colin Campbell** delivered a speech in the Kentucky House of Representatives, his son Nelson and Rep. Tom Riner attempted to pass a bill for a pilot program to document the health advantages of eating plant-based. The legislation was ultimately killed in committee by agribusiness lobbyists.

So, Dr. Campbell’s son Nelson decided to take matters into his own hands by running his own pilot project in his hometown of Mebane, NC—a town heavily influenced by Southern barbecue and cattle farming. He enrolled a diverse group of residents, including a local cattle farmer, in a 10-day "Jumpstart" program. Participants were provided with education, medical evaluations, and freshly prepared plant-based meals. The program yielded astounding results, with participants experiencing an average 20% drop in total and bad (LDL) cholesterol, alongside significant improvements in various chronic conditions. (Registered dietician **Mark Rifkin** will take questions after the film.)

**Earthsave Baltimore** vegan potlucks now meet at the at **[North Baltimore Mennonite Church](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUzycxC1DzPPkFeP6),** in a nice Roland Park neighborhood with ample free curbside parking. Mealtime starts promptly at **6:15**. Invite Facebook Friends!

Events starts at 6 pm and admission is $5 plus a **vegan dish (no animal products) to provide 8 normal size servings**. The food can be as simple or as glamorous as you prefer. Bring a salad, fresh fruit, or your best chili or BBQ tofu. Without a vegan dish, event admission is only $20. If you’d like to bring food just for yourself or attend without eating, the fee is $5.

Event themes will vary. Some potlucks will feature a speaker, some will have live music or other talent, and others will be about getting to know each other. We also host monthly restaurant gatherings.

You may RSVP by email at [baltimore@earthsave.org,](http://baltimore@earthsave.org,/) or by voicemail at 410-252-3043. Please also go the event page of the Earthsave Baltimore Facebook group [https://tinyurl.com/48e2src7](https://tinyurl.com/48e2src7) to invite friends and let them know you plan to attend.

You can get monthly event reminders by email by joining the Baltimore Veg/Vegan Meetup. Another good resource for social connection, events info, questions and discussion is the **Earthsave Baltimore** Facebook group. [https://tinyurl.com/48e2src7](https://tinyurl.com/48e2src7) **Baltimore Vegans** [https://tinyurl.com/4465exhk](https://tinyurl.com/4465exhk) is another helpful resource on Facebook.

"**A Life Connected**" is an uplifting short video about embracing healthier, sustainable, compassionate and peaceful ways of eating and living. [https://tinyurl.com/y6hd6rkw](https://tinyurl.com/y6hd6rkw)

Hope to see you at an event soon!

Peace... Don & Mark

Join us for a night of Jazz music and delicious wine tasting! Join us for a groovy evening filled with Live Jazz tunes and exquisite wine tasting at 402 N Howard Street! Our wine expert will guide you through a…

Walter Beasley is considered to be the Highest selling full-time Professor/Recording Artist in modern history. He is an award winning soprano saxophonist and singer, composer and producer, founder and CEO of Affable Publishing and Affable Records and was a professor…

**While we typically focus on socializing in our weekly socials, we decided to dedicate a space entirely to a chat about Chronic illnesses.**

**Presenting Chronic Illness Chat! A monthly meeting where we will cover chronic illness themes, hacks, and feelings (let’s stick to a positive supportive environment like we usually do! It’s ok to be sad, we understand—we will explain what we mean if you haven’t been to an event before!).**

**Just bring yourself, nothing else needed :)**

Featuring the work of Maia Kobabe and Sarah Peitzmeier, Lisa Diedrich and Briana Martino, Elly Teman and Zsuzsa Berend, MK Czerwiec, A. David Lewis, Sydney Halpern, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs, Grace Farris, and more!

Powder kegs, passion, and star-crossed romance? Count us in! The Shakespeare Wagon is bringing Romeo & Juliet to Baltimore Peninsula The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is bringing FREE performances of ROMEO AND JULIET to parks and public spaces across Maryland with…

The perfect way to start the weekend is with live, unscripted comedy that shakes off the stress of work. Highwire Improv features Baltimore’s funniest performers being unfiltered and always funny in the heart of Highlandtown. Grab your $10 tickets and…

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824811).

Join us for a night of live performance about the new myth of Ursula from Kenny Rooster and a full cast. Doors 7:30, Show 8 p.m. Details at lemondo.org, tickets at eventbrite.

Get ready for a night of unscripted chaos with the Law & Order Special Improv Unit featuring the amazing Plot Twist! This is improvised event features quick wit and surprise turns ruling the stage. Expect laughs, thrills, and plenty of…

Melanie Martinez is performing at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as part of her HADES: THE SACRIFICE TOUR.

Join us for a night of this monthly DJ residency with DJ Diaspora and DJ Cheeky Willie. Show 10 p.m. Tickets and details at lemondo.org.

Recurring Sunday service time published on the Bridgeway services page.

Recurring Sunday schedule published on The Garden Church homepage.

**For children 6-12 years old.**
In this class, we teach kids how to meditate plus introduce them to foundational Buddhist concepts such as: how to connect to a sense of inner peace, to identify with our astounding potential, develop compassion and gratitude for the kindness of others, and let go of agitating states of mind like anger and jealousy.

The topic each week corresponds with the topic of Meditations for Modern Life (adult class) that happens concurrently.

Regular attendance at these classes can assist kids with the development of important life skills such as increased empathy, respect for others, self control and concentration.

Please note: A parent/guardian is required to stay onsite while your child is in class. You are welcome to either attend Meditations for Modern Life class upstairs during this time, or attend this class with your child.

***

**Cost: Free!**
**To Register:** Please arrive 10 minutes early and register at the door.

***

**About the Teachers: [See the webpage.](https://www.meditationmd.org/sundays-kids)**

**Homegrown National Park**
**Rosalie Donatelli**
BES Treasurer, Master Gardener

Please note: During the summer season, often our members give informal Platforms on subjects that interest them. Topics can be serious or humorous, ranging from anything to everything. They can be off topics from our typical Sunday Platforms. They are always educational. And we thank our members who volunteer to share with us their time and talents. Enjoy!

Description:
*What if the largest national park began right where we live?*

The future of biodiversity isn’t determined only in national parks and wilderness areas—it also depends on the choices we make where we live. As natural habitats continue to disappear, the green spaces around us have become increasingly important in rebuilding the healthy ecosystems that sustain pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.

Drawing on the principles of Douglas Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park movement, Rosalie Donatelli shares practical, science-based ideas for creating habitat and restoring biodiversity. Whether you have a large yard, a small garden, or just a few pots on a patio or balcony, discover how millions of small actions, taken together, can become one of the largest grassroots conservation efforts in history.

Bio:
**Rosalie Donatelli** has been a member of the Baltimore Ethical Society for about 15 years and has served as Treasurer for the past five years. A lifelong environmental and peace activist, she has been a Certified Master Gardener and volunteer educator for more than 20 years, first with Rutgers University Extension and now with the University of Maryland Extension, where she promotes native plants, organic gardening, and sustainable landscaping.

When she’s not teaching about gardening and the environment, Rosalie performs Javanese gamelan music, which she studied in Indonesia and continues to play with the Indonesian Embassy gamelan ensemble.

Recurring Sunday worship service published on the church worship page.

Recurring Sunday service time published on the Bridgeway services page.

Recurring Sunday schedule published on The Garden Church homepage.

Outdoor movie screening of "Lion King" (1994) with family-friendly activities in partnership with Baltimore County Rec & Parks. This event is open to all and free to attend

Recurring mosque program listed on the HAIC upcoming events schedule as the last Sunday of each month.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824810).

[Profs and Pints Baltimore](https://www.profsandpints.com/baltimore) presents: **“Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy,”** on findings, debates and trends in the use of psychedelic substances to treat trauma and other conditions, with Whitney Marris, instructor at the University at Buffalo’s School of Social Work, certified psychedelic-assisted therapy facilitator, and consultant to clinical trials.

[Doors open at 3. The talk starts at 4:30. The room is open seating. Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/baltimore-psychedelic-therapy](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/baltimore-psychedelic-therapy) ]

Psychedelics are rapidly moving from the margins into the mainstream, and questions abound as the sociocultural and legal landscapes surrounding them shift. President Trump’s recent executive order expanding access to psychedelic drugs for certain conditions and accelerating research on them has both heightened interest and added to confusion.

Learn more about the so-called “Psychedelic Renaissance,” and get help separating the hope from the hype surrounding it, with Whitney Marris, a leading trainer and facilitator of psychedelic therapy who has used it to treat trauma survivors, military veterans, and people with cancer.

She’ll present foundational information on what we know about how psychedelics work. You’ll learn how psychedelic-assisted therapy differs from “trip sitting” and about what we know about the effects of “microdosing” versus “macrodosing.” We’ll examine what has been demonstrated to be helpful versus harmful before, during, and after a dosing session intended to support significant, sustainable change.

Marris also will discuss the historical and cultural context of the use of psychedelic medicines for healing, and she’ll describe the ethical challenges that arise as such practices move from counterculture to clinic. We’ll look at emerging and evolving findings in the field, as well as at the roles being played by various financial interests and ideologies in determining the direction of psychedelic-assisted therapy and research on its outcomes.

Attendees will gain an awareness of the need for new professional standards and regulatory guardrails related to such work, and they’ll leave knowing key questions to ask potential providers of psychedelic-assisted therapy. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID.)

Image by Canva.

It’s sweet vs. savory. Baltimore vs. All Ya’ll. Join us on a delicious journey through Charm City as we race to save the Domino Sugar Factory from the evil clutches of Lord Natty Boh. There will be epic battles, alliances…

“Summer SOULstice”A Tribute to 70s Soul Music with Carronne Jones SawyerFeaturing Soul Inspirational Artist, Carronne Jones SawyerWith Travis Higgins and The Soul Music Radio BandPerforming the music of Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Betty Wright, Mavis Staples, Stevie Wonder,…

Recurring Sunday schedule published on The Garden Church homepage.

Outdoor movie screening of "Lion King" (1994) with family-friendly activities in partnership with Baltimore County Rec & Parks. This event is open to all and free to attend.

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

An event for Chesapeake Water Environment Association

Thanks so much for your interest in joining our core of dedicated volunteers. The first step is to create an account on VolunteerHub. It's free and only takes 5 minutes! Visit the link below to get started. https://namibaltimore.volunteerhub.com/userregistrationwizard/usernamepassword Once you have created your account, please schedule a Phone Screening through VolunteerHub. If you have any issues, please contact Volunteer &amp; Outreach Manager, Sarah Arndt at sarndt@namibaltimore.org and she will be happy to help you get started.

[Profs and Pints Baltimore](https://www.profsandpints.com/baltimore) presents: **“The Neanderthals Among Us,”** on the genetic legacy of our ancestors’ pairings with *Homo neanderthalensis* and what such genes tell us about prehistoric life, with Alexander Platt, evolutionary geneticist and senior research scientist at University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.

[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/neanderthals-among-us](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/neanderthals-among-us) .]

“Extinction” is a slippery word. Neanderthals went extinct tens of thousands of years ago, yet in a sense they’re more genetically present on Earth than ever given all of the markers of Neanderthal ancestry found mixed in the genes of the eight billion *Homo sapiens* around today. Moreover, Neanderthals aren't the only type of humans whose extinctions weren’t the end of the line.

Come to Baltimore’s Section 771 bar to learn about fascinating research on the relationship between Neanderthals and modern humans being done by the University of Pennsylvania’s Tishkoff Lab. That lab, broadly devoted to studying genetic variation in global populations, generated worldwide headlines in February with a study finding that most of our Neanderthal ancestry appears to come from the pairing of male Neanderthals with Homo sapiens females.

Dr. Alexander Platt, lead co-author of the recent study, will talk about what we know about human-Neanderthal interactions and the major questions that have yet to be answered.

You’ll learn how fossil evidence helps us know where and when individuals from various early human groups lived, while anatomical similarities between them let us speculate about their respective migration histories and their relationships. Genetic evidence, from both modern humans and samples of ancient DNA, offers us fresh insights into the connections between some of them.

Dr. Platt will talk about how modern humans and Neanderthals shared a common ancestor over 500,000 years ago. They then spent hundreds of thousands of years evolving on separate continents, only to encounter each other repeatedly over the last 250,000 years, during which their interactions and interbreeding left each carrying a complex set of genetic relics of the other.

Exactly how and why such pairings took place is one of the key mysteries that Dr. Platt and his colleagues are working to solve. To get a better sense of how sex differences shaped those interactions, the researchers contrast genetic diversity in non-sex chromosomes with genetic diversity in the X chromosome, more reflective of the history of women than men.
You’ll emerge from the talk with a much better understanding of how breakthroughs in genetics are contributing to our understanding of human evolution, as well as a recognition that our own genetic makeup tells us about our roots in prehistory. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Bar doors open at 5 pm. The talk starts at 6:30.)

Image: A reconstruction of a Neanderthal man on display at the Neanderthal Museum in Mettman, Germany (Neanderthal Museum / Wikimedia Commons).

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824245).

Volunteers are invited to join our open co-working sessions to work on projects, brainstorm ideas, and build community. Come as you are for some or all!

This is styled after the Code for America model. Just show up. We have a backlog of items. Join a team, or propose a new project for Maryland that you've always been dreaming of creating!

We will meet online. RSVP for link.

Coders, UX designers, graphic designers, copy writers, project managers, etc. are welcome! Do you want to learn about code, UX, design, PM, etc.? If someone here is willing to teach you, you might get lucky! (But we are all volunteers, so it will depend on the generosity of strangers.)

We'll be online for 2 hours every other week. It usually takes at least an hour get anything substantial done.

Leave when you have to. You can also volunteer for an assignment to work on between meetings.

About the Event

Living with chronic illness can be isolating — especially when it feels like no one truly understands what you’re going through. That’s why we created Chronically ChILL, a social group for chronically ill people who just want to connect, talk, and be themselves.

Our socials are a relaxed, judgment-free space to simply be human and enjoy the company of others who get it. There’s no agenda, no pressure, and no need to talk about symptoms unless you want to. It’s just about making friends, laughing a little, and finding community.

Come as you are — camera optional, pajama friendly, cozy vibes welcome.

⸻

What to Expect
• Easygoing conversation and good company
• A warm, understanding community
• Zero pressure to perform or overshare
• The chance to actually socialize and make new friends who understand the ups and downs of chronic illness

Whether you join for ten minutes or the full hour, you’re part of the ChILL community.

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☕ What to Bring
• Yourself, exactly as you are
• Snacks or drinks if you'd like
• Feel free to bring any arts and crafts
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Who It’s For

Chronically ill, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals looking for friendship, laughter, and connection in a relaxed online environment.

You don’t have to be “doing well” to show up — you just have to show up.

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

A casual co-working space for Maryland Forward Party volunteers!

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

MIC Marketing Lab: Live Marketing Strategy & Asset Audits

Hop on a quick Google Meet for an interactive 30-minute conversation about the business resources available from BBB, Greater Maryland. Already BBB Accredited — or thinking about becoming Accredited? Join BBB, Greater Maryland for a free, 30-minute interactive webinar designed to help businesses better understand BBB Accreditation, available resources and ways to get more value from BBB. This session is designed to be practical and interactive, with plenty of time for questions. Bring your questions about Accreditation, BBB Business Profiles, advertising opportunities, customer visibility, events and more BBB tools. Whether you’re a current Accredited Business or just exploring Accreditation, this webinar will help you understand what BBB offers and how it can support your business.

Join our NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group—a welcoming space led by resilient individuals doing well in their mental health recovery. Connect with fellow adults facing similar journeys, share your experiences, and find strength in each other's triumphs and challenges. It's a free and supportive community for you. Our 2nd &amp; 4th Tuesday Support Groups meet in-person at The Factory, at 5 N. Calhoun St., Baltimore, MD 21223. Registration is required. Please sign up using the link below so you will receive any updates due to inclement weather. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-west-baltimore-connection-support-group-tickets-410557186597?

The Nonprofit Alliance connects leaders from mission-driven organizations to share resources, best practices, and collaboration opportunities. This group strengthens the nonprofit sector while building bridges between nonprofits, businesses, and community partners.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

The newest restaurant trying to thrive in the old Hampden McCrory Store corner space. 4.4 Yelp
I have a table reserved at 645pm.

3 Courses $45

**RW Menu**
https://baltimorerestaurantweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rest-Week-Menu.pdf

**Regular Menus**
https://www.seppiabaltimore.com/menus

**Instagram**
https://www.instagram.com/seppiabaltimore/

Congested free and metered street parking.

**Bring cash or the ability to use the apps to exchange funds in case the venue will not provide separate checks and/or payments.**

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824243).

All Baltimore City & County Residents Welcome!!

join us if you're interested in advocating for local priority issues and voting reforms like ranked choice voting. single all-candidate primaries, and independent redistricting commissions.

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

MyTEDCO

LO25-0022- Oversight of the Opioid Restitution Fund - RECONVENING HEARING

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Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824242).

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
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RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

James is taking a trip, and he will be flying in an airplane for the first time. He is super excited about his trip and the chance to fly. James is amazed at the liveliness in the airport: the people, the merchants, the movement. This energizes him, but the airplane ride is his goal. Once the ride begins, he is not prepared for the emotions that he experiences or the lesson that he learns.

About the Author:

Phaedra Stewart is the owner and operator of Seriously Positive, LLC. Under the Seriously Positive umbrella, Phaedra has developed seminars and training programs about the responsibilities associated with owning/occupying a property and being part of a community.Phaedra is a graduate of Western High School in Baltimore, and attended Syracuse University and the University of Baltimore . She serves as the Board President for the Unity Center in Baltimore; serves on the Foundation Board for the University of Baltimore and is a member of the DC Regional Council for Syracuse University, the Homeowner Services Committee for Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake, and the Baltimore Rotary Club.

About the Program:

To attend in person, please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 3 pm. All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Street parking is available.

The summer heat might've slowed your body down, but it's done nothing to the steady clip of meetups where entrepreneurs, funders, developers, engineers, students, and more of our ecosystem's driving players make their work happen. In Baltimore and its surrounding counties, these tech-focused meetups — often organized by volunteers who give their time for the love of building something awesome — are where a lot of the most exciting activity actually takes place. Someone shares what they're developing, and a few months later, it can become a new platform or even a venture to back. These communities have quietly become some of the region's landing pads for early-stage founders, and this iteration of our Ecosystem Linkup puts some of their organizers on stage to discuss how they built spaces that work for anyone curious about tech — not just people who can code. Join us at Towson University's StarTUp at the Armory space for a panel conversation with Valentine Okundaye (Code & Coffee), Cornelius Hairston (Baltimore Tech Meetup), and Khalif Cooper (Soulhause Events), as well as other potential meetup leaders TBD. Founder Daniel Kai of Palava Hut will moderate. Afterwards, stick around to network with founders, meetup regulars, and the organizations that support them over light refreshments.

The [Cookhouse](https://www.instagram.com/cookhousecafebar/) restaurant is a staple of the Bolton Hill community. They don't accept reservations, and seating is on a first come, first served basis. On Wednesdays, enjoy steak frites and 50% of all bottles of wine.
The restaurant opens at 6pm.
[Historic Bolton Hill](https://livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/bolton-hill/)

Happy Hour

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

team check-in call.

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

&lt;p&gt;Join us at the Women Lead Symposium to acquire the leadership skills you need to be a trailblazer at your [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

Learn about water quality testing with the scientists of Blue Water Baltimore! An Outfall Screening Blitz consists of taking teams of volunteers into our local streams to sample water quality. The events take place 48 hours after a major rain event to ensure stormwater is not being sampled. Samples will be collected from streams being monitored where dry weather flow is coming from a stormwater outfall. We will discuss different types of pollution, how it is entering our waterways and steps you can take to help report and prevent pollution from happening. This is a limited capacity event.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the limited number of spaces for this event, registration will not open until the week before the event.

Registration Coming Soon

TheCodeWorks Internship Showcasebrings together Baltimore’s emerging tech talent and the employers shaping the region’s innovation economy. Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring: ​Keynote address from youth apprenticeship advocate and Maryland Senator Cory McCray ​Expo style showcase highlighting real-world projects completed by CodeWorks interns ​Lunch, and an opportunity to network with interns and industry partners ​Take a firsthand look at how the CodeWorks Internship Program prepares young adults with the technical skills, professional experience, and workplace readiness needed to succeed in today’s technology workforce. Discover emerging talent, build meaningful connections, and explore how your organization can partner with Code in the Schools to create future internship and career opportunities for Baltimore’s next generation of innovators.

An evening in Baltimore with new friends. Start with an exhibit showcasing the jewelry from Black Panther and its inspiration, end with a Social Hour around the corner to keep the momentum going.

Event type: COMMUNITY

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

Although they are known for their wonderful cocktails, Dutch Courage wil be joining restaurant week. From the pictures, the place looks very exciting and who couldn't use a good cocktail 🍸.

About:
Visit Dutch Courage, we’ll help you discover your courage and let your adventure be-GIN! Dutch Courage is a gin-centric cocktail bar located in the historic Baltimore neighborhood of Old Goucher. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome cocktail or need a cold beer, our staff has you covered.

They have not posted their Restaurant Week Menu yet, but here is the menu from their website:

[https://dutchcouragebar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Main-Menu-4-22-26.pdf](https://dutchcouragebar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Main-Menu-4-22-26.pdf)

💥I will contact those who are going 2 days in advance just to ensure you will be in attendance. (Please do not be a no show-it will affect your future attendance)
If you know your plans have changed, please update 2 days in advance 💥

Bring cash or the ability to pay the host through Cash App or Zell

Come celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Test your knowledge about our states and territories . Match the facts to the state. Find out if you know which go with which?

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

<p>SUMMARY:<br>The DEF CON Group 443, also known as DC443, is an interest group designed to discuss general hacking and its culture, information security (InfoSec), and related topics. Our group’s interests include InfoSec, SDR, Hackathons, Speaker Events (MiniCons), Capture The Flags (CTFs), Binary Reversing/Exploitation, Ham Radio, Lock Picking, Micro Electronics, Web Development, etc.</p><p>We plan to meet every other week on Fridays at Unallocated space. Meetings can include Talks, projects, trivia nights, workshops, or contests and CTFs.</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://dc443.org/">https://dc443.org</a><br>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/dc443_">https://twitter.com/dc443_</a></p><p>GOAL: Learn about new and existing interests and grow the Unallocated Space community.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: Yourself and friends</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL:<br>Any</p><p></p><p>PRESENTER: Adam (Digital Tinker)</p>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824809).

Recurring mosque prayer gathering listed on the HAIC upcoming events schedule as the last Friday of each month.

Join our NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group—a welcoming space led by resilient individuals doing well in their mental health recovery. Connect with fellow adults facing similar journeys, share your experiences, and find strength in each other's triumphs and challenges. It's a free and supportive community for you. Our Saturday Support Group meets in-person at Sheppard Pratt, in the Gibson Building in Room 200 every Saturday. Registration is required. Please sign up using the link below so you will receive any updates due to inclement weather. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-connection-support-group-tickets-815952815837 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

For ages 7-12: How the Brain Works

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

### **From Strategic Cyber Civilization to Strategic Cyber Sovereignty: Reclaiming Control in an AI-Driven World**

As organizations become more connected, maintaining strategic autonomy has never been more important. This session explores how leaders strengthen Cyber Sovereignty by reducing critical dependencies, improving AI autonomy, developing resilient workforce pipelines, and preserving the freedom to make trusted decisions in an increasingly interconnected world.

🎥 **Watch on YouTube:** https://youtu.be/PwqqVmwvKac?si=Yo38Y46oR9l5BjP-

Subscribe for new episodes each week as we continue exploring the strategic future of cybersecurity leadership.

&lt;p&gt;Celebrate African American jazz heritage with local popular musicians at the Marietta Historic Site &amp; Museum. In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the event will include a traditional African drum performance to honor the roots of American jazz.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Call Your Cousins: Non-Coworking Cookout

It begins to tell 'round midnight, midnight. These well-known lyrics of Bernie Hanighen, set to Thelonius Monk’s classic, pensive musical piece, “Round Midnight,” might evoke not only the sadness of missing someone, but a dread aroused in us as we face the constant evil this country’s rulers undertake. Can we, however, look toward “midnight” as a time, a state where we reset, where clear our minds and become renewed, by poetry and other inspirations, to bring about a new dawn?

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 7:00 pm

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824808).

&lt;p&gt;The Mid-Atlantic School of Banking is designed to empower current and emerging banking leaders with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

**Baltimore Ethical Society Poetry Salon**
**Kirk Mullen**
BES Member, former BES President & Chair of the Caring Committee

Note: During the summer, we offer Baltimore Ethical Society members an opportunity to present topics and issues of interest to them. Please enjoy these informal Platforms.

For over two decades, a few members of the Baltimore Ethical Society have been gathering on a monthly basis prior to the platforms, to start their Sunday mornings with poetry. The poetry which has been shared has sometimes been composed by participants within the group and sometimes by "famous and not so famous" poets. We gather to enjoy the beauty of the spoken word. After the reading of the poem, we discuss what the poem evoked in us. Please join us on August 2nd at 10:30 a.m. when the platform will be the BES Poetry Salon. Please bring a poem or two to share with the group.

Biography:
**Kirk Mullen** spent 33 years working with impoverished rural and urban children prior to retiring as a school psychologist and educator. Kirk started visiting the Baltimore Ethical Society in February 1991 and officially joined in May 1991. In the fall of 2003, BES member, Karla Mancero, suggested the starting of a poetry appreciation group. The first meeting for that group took place on the first Sunday in the month of January 2004 and from then on, has met on the first Sunday of each month before the platform. The founding members of that group were Karen Elliott, Glascoe Baker, Brian English, Karla Mancero, and Kirk Mullen. During the summer of 2006, Karla Mancero moved to Washington state and Kirk took over the management of the poetry appreciation group. In 2022, this group was officially renamed, the Baltimore Ethical Society Poetry Salon. It brings joy to Kirk‘s heart to say that the Salon has never missed a first Sunday meeting since it’s

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824807).

Network virtually with those located in the DMV (District of Columbia, Virginia & Maryland) and internationally!

This monthly Monday meeting is hosted by Maryland Blockchain Association, Blockchain Legal Institute, and Blockchain Legal Institute Foundation.

The Maryland Blockchain Association is the Maryland Chapter Lead for CryptoMondays. The MDBA's monthly virtual networking event is hosted monthly on the 1st Monday of each month. If you are interested in establishing a meetup in alliance with the MDBA and CryptoMondays please reach out.

The Maryland Blockchain Association is a trade association dedicated to representing the innovative tech community within Maryland to provide education, economic development and outreach to those within our local community.

CryptoMondays is a decentralized global community that brings together individuals passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

The Blockchain Legal Institute is a centralized library of decentralized resources & the only Institute specifically dedicated to help provide continuing education to lawyers, compliance officers, business professionals and those learning about digital assets.

The Blockchain Legal Institute Foundation is a non profit dedicated to developing digital asset educational resources for consumers and families.

Learn about the latest trends in digital currency and blockchain technology, and gain insights into the world of crypto-tokens, Bitcoin, Ethereum as well as updates involving the regulations impacting consumers and businesses within our world of blockchain, IoT, RWA, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology. Expert speakers will cover blockchain security, cryptography, and other relevant topics in the fast-evolving cryptocurrency market.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or new to the world of virtual currency, these virtual events are the perfect opportunity to network locally and internationally with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge in the realm of enterprise blockchain technology.

Don't miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve and explore the exciting opportunities that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have to offer.

[www.bli.tools](www.bli.tools)
[www.marylandblockchainassociation.org](www.marylandblockchainassociation.org)
[www.bli.foundation](www.bli.foundation)
[cryptomondays.io](http://cryptomondays.io/ "http://cryptomondays.io")

Mark Your Calendars for the 1st Monday of every Month! This event is hosted on a private zoom link to be shared after registration.

Speakers: Jacqueline Cooper, JD & Other Special Guests

Be sure to mark your calendar as we have speakers from around the globe to attend our Meet-Ups. Speakers will include those with knowledge about artificial intelligence, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tokens, Blockchain use cases, compliance, business development, DeFi, estate planning, finance, accounting, and so many other relevant topics.

Jacqueline Cooper, JD, NBCT, MA LDT, CCI, BMM: CEO: Blockchain Legal Institute, Founder: Maryland Blockchain Association, Partner of Cogent Law Group, Government Blockchain Association: Co-Chair Legal Working Group & GBA Talk Show Host, Global Blockchain Business Council, Media Ambassador, Author: Bitcoin Cinderella Blockchain Adventure series, Author: The Essential Digital Asset Organizer for Attorneys & Their Clients, Author: How to Use Digital Assets To Fundraise For Your Non Profit

Maryland Blockchain Association: Observing Member of the Global Blockchain Business Council & Maryland Chapter Lead for CryptoMondays

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 7:00 pm

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

In person attendance is encouraged!

Masonville Citizens Advisory Committee - August 4, 2026
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Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

The new documentary film NOT IN SERVICE dives into the history of Baltimore's dysfunctional public transit system and the recent cancellation of the Red Line. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824805).

If you can’t stand, then you have to fly.

Transform your B’Mitzvah planning experience with this Budget It B'Mitzvah Workshop workshop that makes budgeting fun, stress-free, and totally doable. Join our team of expert planners for a hands-on session packed with insider strategies, creative tools, and real-world advice to help you design a celebration that’s meaningful, stylish, and financially smart. Includes Smart budgeting tips to stretch your dollars without sacrificing style. Event includes interactive Mitzvah Trivia, light fare, and fabulous prizes from local vendors.

Learn more and RSVP: <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/events/taking-the-public-to-the-psc" target="_blank">https://actionnetwork.org/events/taking-the-public-to-the-psc</a><br><span><br></span><br><span>Join Extinction Rebellion DC and rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.</span>

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Come down to TouchPoint Baltimore for
FREE GROCERIES
from So What Else, available
every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-6 pm
.
Available food options vary each week but typically include a selection of fresh produce, breads, snacks, and non-perishable goods. This resource is open to all Thread young people and their families, as well as
volunteers
and staff.

From Idea to MVP: How to Plan, Design and Build a Startup App

This is a live outdoor concert at the front lawn of the historic Pikesville Armory. Jazz, gospel and R&B! Free and family friendly. Bring your lawn chair! Food trucks on site

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824806).

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 7:00 pm

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Corinthia Cromwell will be performing at the Pikesville Armory's front lawn on August 5th (rescheduled from June 10th)! Jazz, gospel and R&B! FREE! Ample free parking on site (back of the Armory). 6-8pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Picnic and family friendly! Food trucks on site. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. More info and to let us know you're coming: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026SMSaugust

Join to get an update on what is happening with Volunteers, ask questions about volunteers, and let us know what help you need

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824804).

For new and long-time members, and members with new employees. Learn how to maximize your membership. Learn how to get involved with the chamber; how to use our new web tools and calendar; how to leverage membership to grow your brand; or just come for a refresher. Meet other new members. For new, prospective, and current members.

Continuing our Anne Arundel County MIngling, we are going back to Friscos who took good care with us. Please consider getting a drink and/or food to show some love to them as they have shown love to us.

We will have the back corner room dedicated to us.

Mingling Forward is about a safe and civil place where we can talk politics without the gotcha games and noise. We need to hear each other as well as be heard and this is the place to do it.

<span><p dir="ltr"><span>Calling all people of the rainbow!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Want to learn more about our hacker/makerspace while meeting people in our communities? Come to Queers and Beers!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>This social event is meant for queer/LGBTQIA2S+ people and our allies. We hope it will help build community while allowing people to sit back, relax, and have a good time. </span><span>This is an all ages event!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Things to Bring:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Bring a snack and a beverage for yourself or to share. If you are 21+, feel free to (responsibly) partake in alcoholic beverages. Feel free to also bring a craft or activity to keep your hands busy while you socialize. Some months we will have a craft available to do if you wish. Some months we will have a discussion question to talk about.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Recurring Event:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>This event will take place every first Thursday of the month, starting in February 2026.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Presenter:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Thea</span></p></span>

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

This free event brings together arts leaders from across the D.C., Maryland, and greater Virginia area to discuss the often invisible labor and creative processes behind arts administration. Through case studies and storytelling, the conversation will explore adaptive thinking and creative administrative practices.

Join us for an evening of networking, climbing, and fun at Movement Timonium! Meet fellow young professionals from across the Greater Baltimore area while enjoying complimentary drinks provided by Movement and exclusive discounted climbing for our group. No climbing experience is necessary—everyone is welcome!

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

🎉 Royalty Dental Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting 🎉 Join us as we celebrate the official Grand Opening of Royalty Dental! We’re excited to welcome the Owings Mills community to our new state-of-the-art dental practice, where we are committed to providing Royal Care for Every Smile. Come meet Dr. Mame Adubea Asamoah-Odei, tour our beautiful new office, enjoy light refreshments, enter to win giveaways, and celebrate this exciting milestone with us alongside the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce. 📅 Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Royalty Dental 10309 Grand Central Ave., Suite 112 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Whether you’re looking for a new family dentist or simply want to welcome a new local business, we’d love to meet you! We look forward to celebrating with our patients, neighbors, local businesses, friends, and the entire community. Royal Care for Every Smile.

Event type: COMMUNITY

This event is changing! Moving forward we'll be using Discord instead of Zoom. Please join us here: <a href="https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd">https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd</a><br><br>In the future we're also moving to a new meetup group. You can join that here: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/">https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/</a><br><br>We'll be hanging out and working on <a href="http://hackthebox.eu">hackthebox.eu</a> machines. We'll pick a machine to go after at the beginning of the evening and work together to hack into it. Please follow all rules listed here: <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.">https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.</a><br><br>Collaboration is allowed, spoiling boxes and sharing flags is not.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822863).

Show Time | 9:00 pm

Event type: COMMUNITY

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

**Virtual House Flipping & BRRRR Case Studies**
We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month at 10AM (Free Virtual Meetup)

Are you looking to learn how to fix and flip houses?
Are you trying to figure out where to start?
Avoid losing money!

**Zoom Meeting Registration Here: [https://bit.ly/RHPMeetup2026](https://bit.ly/RHPMeetup2025)**

Join us as we share actual case studies of homes being renovated by the experts. Amazing renovations in action fix & flip, BRRRR and more. This meeting will be virtual as we bring the case studies to you. We will take you into the trenches so you see a project in action. Get an opportunity to learn first hand how this business works and get your questions answered.

If you are interested in physically seeing active rehabs and receiving coaching and training on how to properly fix & flip, BRRRR and buy properties the right way get more information about our coaching programs. **[https://rehabberpro.com/education/](https://rehabberpro.com/education/)**

**What are you waiting for RSVP now!**
This will be a live case study featuring:
How the property was acquired
The project scope of work
Project financing
Project challenges
A licensed contractor and realtor will be on our virtual meeting to discuss the rehabbing process an answer questions
And more….

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
**Zoom Meeting Registration Here: [https://bit.ly/RHPMeetup2026](https://bit.ly/RHPMeetup2025)**

Marcus Hairston and the Rehabber Pro Team
PS- Join our FB Group: www.rehabberprogroup.com & view our website at rehabberpro.com
Follow Us:
https://www.instagram.com/rehabberprobaltimore/
https://x.com/RehabberPro

For ages 9-14 and friends/family: Algae Accessories

Let's meet to chat and work on WordPress projects! If you're running into problems, bring them and we'll look for solutions together. All are welcome.

We're meeting at Common Market's Route 85 location. Parking is available in front of the building and the meeting room is on your right as you walk in the main entrance.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

### **From Strategic Cyber Sovereignty to Strategic Cyber Self-Determination: Preserving Freedom of Action in an Autonomous World**

As AI becomes increasingly capable of influencing decisions, organizations face a new challenge: preserving meaningful human choice. This session explores Strategic Cyber Self-Determination and how leaders maintain decision authority through responsible AI governance, workforce agency, decision transparency, and strategic flexibility. Learn why preserving human judgment is becoming one of cybersecurity's most important responsibilities.

🎥 **Watch on YouTube:** https://youtu.be/-7ZOhIcWUyU?si=JWLMcLjXKo__Mk1E

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and continue following this executive series exploring the future of AI, cybersecurity, governance, and leadership.

NSBE BMAC: Kicks & Grills

&lt;p&gt;Some of the people who have made this country so awesome sometimes go unnoticed. To celebrate them and the incredible ways they have made this country better, each installment of this series pairs a storybook about overlooked American trailblazers with a fun craft activity.&lt;/p&gt;\n

🎉 We’re turning ONE 🎉 Connections Chiropractic is hosting a 1 Year Anniversary Cookout, and we would love to spend the day with the amazing community that has supported us throughout our first year! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of good food, yard games, Ravens preseason ticket raffle, family-friendly fun, and an exclusive new patient sign up offer! 🍔☀️ 📅 Saturday, August 8 ⏰ 12:00 - 5:00 PM 📍 Meadowood Regional Park - Pavilion 1 (10650 Falls Rd, Timonium, MD) Come hungry, bring your competitive spirit, and help us celebrate an incredible first year of Connections Chiropractic! 💚 Please RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends and family.

Event type: COMMUNITY

Event type: COMMUNITY

Recurring mosque event listed on the HAIC upcoming events schedule as the second Saturday of every month.

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 7:00 pm

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822864).

Mindfulness is a tool we can use in our daily lives to act in a more ethical way.

We practice mindfulness meditation so that it comes naturally in stressful times. Join us as we sit (on chairs) and breathe (just the way it comes naturally) and listen to the words of Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world’s best-known teachers of mindfulness.

For more information on the Baltimore ethical society:

Website: http://bmorethical.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmorethical

Phone: 410-581-2322

TBD

\~ Embracing a Healthier, Sustainable, Compassionate and Peaceful Way of Eating and Living \~

**Baltimore Veg/Vegan Meetup** group is warm and welcoming. We host monthly Veg/Vegan restaurant gatherings, and invite all who are interested in moving toward a healthier, earth-friendly diet and lifestyle.

Our group members enjoy the food and atmosphere of **Taj Palace**, 9419 Common Brook Rd, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, which has a large private room that's perfect for our discussions. The buffet at Taj Palace is just $22, and features a good number of vegan and veg options. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful with questions.

Discussion topics: You’re invited to tell us a little about yourself and what got you interested in veg/vegan/plant-based ideals and lifestyle. Feel free to share a success story, inspiration or announcement. You are also free to open or suggest a topic for discussion.

One topic that often comes up:
"Someone or something that gives you hope for a better world?"

RSVP at **Baltimore Veg/Vegan Meetup** group [www.meetup.com/baltimoreveg-vegan/](https://www.meetup.com/baltimoreveg-vegan/)

You can also RSVP in the **Earthsave Baltimore Facebook** **group** and invite your friends. [www.facebook.com/groups/EarthsaveBaltimore/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarthsaveBaltimore/)

Be well. Hope to see you soon!

You’re invited to a vibrant vegan meetup at the Urban Life Center!

Get ready for an exciting afternoon of community, and plant-powered inspiration! The Urban Life Center is thrilled to partner with the Black Veg Society and the Maryland Vegan Eats to bring you a dynamic Vegan Meetup you won’t want to miss.

Come celebrate the joy of eating plants, connect with like-minded friends, and discover delicious new favorites! Whether you’re fully vegan, plant-curious, or simply love good food, this event is for you.
✨ What to Expect:

* Live cooking demonstration
* Raffles and exciting prizes
* Light plant-based foods and refreshments
* Great conversations and new friendships

This meetup is promoted by the Black Veg Society and Maryland Vegan Eats and proudly hosted by the Urban Life Center.

Join us, celebrate, and meet new friends who love eating plants! 🌿

Description: This event is for CCAN's local chapter in Northern VA--the NOVA New Leaf Team. These monthly hybrid meetings allow team members to share updates, collaborate on campaigns and build relationships. <br><br>We will <b>start our hybrid meeting promptly at 2:15pm</b>. <b>If you are attending in person, arrive by 2pm</b> so you have time to set up your laptop and socialize :). The zoom link for remote attendees will be provided upon request.<br><br>Please email Ting Waymouth, Northern Virginia Organizer, at <a href="mailto:ting@chesapeakeclimate.org" target="_blank">ting@chesapeakeclimate.org</a>, if you would like to join!   <br><br>Fill out an interest form for the NOVA New Leaf Team: <a href="https://act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/49671/data/1" target="_blank">https://act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/49671/data/1</a>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822862).

Show Time | 8:00 pm

The Workforce Development Committee focuses on talent pipelines, education partnerships, and employer workforce needs. Members collaborate on initiatives that support job creation, skills development, and a strong local workforce across Baltimore County.

Volunteers are invited to join our open co-working sessions to work on projects, brainstorm ideas, and build community. Come as you are for some or all!

This is styled after the Code for America model. Just show up. We have a backlog of items. Join a team, or propose a new project for Maryland that you've always been dreaming of creating!

We will meet online. RSVP for link.

Coders, UX designers, graphic designers, copy writers, project managers, etc. are welcome! Do you want to learn about code, UX, design, PM, etc.? If someone here is willing to teach you, you might get lucky! (But we are all volunteers, so it will depend on the generosity of strangers.)

We'll be online for 2 hours every other week. It usually takes at least an hour get anything substantial done.

Leave when you have to. You can also volunteer for an assignment to work on between meetings.

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823675).

A casual co-working space for Maryland Forward Party volunteers!

This half day session at the BioHub Maryland Education and Training Center at Montgomery County is for anyone interested in learning more about Biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take attendees through the basics of Biopharmaceutical ...

Join SME sponsor REVEAL WEALTH for a Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, August 11, 2026

For new and long-time members, and members with new employees. Learn how to maximize your membership. Learn how to get involved with the chamber; how to use our new web tools and calendar; how to leverage membership to grow your brand; or just come for a refresher. Meet other new members. For new, prospective, and current members.

More details about the event will be available on this page soon.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

Everyone is welcome to join these classes on meditation and modern Buddhism.
These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times.
Topics include the following:

* How to Transform Your Life
* Buddhist Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions
* Why This Day Matters
* Increasing Our Good Qualities
* Understanding the Mind
* Learning to Let Go: Getting Rid of Negativity in Your Life
* Freedom from Anger

**To Register:** You can register at the door, arriving 10 min early.
**Cost:** $12 ($8 students, seniors 62+, and unemployed). Free for Monthly Members. **Your first class with us is FREE!**

**Visit our class webpage for details by [clicking here](https://www.meditationmd.org/meditate-in-canton).**

**LOCATION: Church on the Square**
**Every Tuesday, 7-8pm**
1025 S. Potomoc St, Baltimore, MD 21224

### Meet the Teacher:

**Andrew Gaudreau**
Andrew is a sincere practitioner of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism, and is a student on our Foundation Program. His teachings are clear and heartfelt, and come from his own personal experience of putting the teachings into practice and seeing the positive effects in his life.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823673).

All Baltimore City & County Residents Welcome!!

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823672).

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Power Hour Luncheons are an investment in your network, your growth, and your journey toward success. And here's the bonus: all attendees receive a curated list of contacts. Power Hour Lunch contacts can form the basis for a powerful referral network. Join us for an extraordinary blend of professionalism and fun, all while practicing your 30-second pitch. Don't forget your business cards! Many thanks to our Power Hour Lunch Series Sponsor, First Financial Federal Credit Union . GBCC members can bring credit union benefits to their employees through our partnership with FFFCU-just reach out to Lene McCollum today! FFFCU is a four-time Baltimore's Best bank/credit union! Thank you to GUNTRY Maryland for hosting this month's Power Hour Lunch! Members enjoy the monthly connections made through GBCC's events, and we hope you will join GBCC too. Contact Membership and Events Manager, Marie Officer, membership@greaterbaltimorechamber.org . Registration is required. We will share attendee information with those who register and those who attend (to protect your information).

Field School: Marketing & Sales

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

**BW REI Virtual Meetup**
2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM
**Zoom Registration Here: [https://bit.ly/BWREIMeetup2026](https://bit.ly/BWREIMeetup2026)**

Join the BW REI Virtual Meetup, a premiere meetup group in the Baltimore Washington Metro Area. We are one of the largest, most established real estate groups in the Baltimore Washington Metro Area. We provide investors with a wide variety of information and resources for investing in real estate. Keep your pulse on the changes and challenges of investing in the DMV (DC, Maryland & Virginia). Learn from local experts and select national speakers as we provide the most comprehensive real estate investment education, experiences, networking and the most innovative tools available.

**We cover a variety of topics:**
Funding Deals
Finding Deals
BRRRR
Buy & Holding
Fix & Flip
Landlording
Property Management
Renovation
Wholesaling
Creative Financing
Business Credit
Layout & Design
Staging

A licensed contractor and realtor will be on our virtual meeting to discuss topics and answer questions.
And much more….

We look forward to seeing you Wednesday at 7PM!
**Zoom Registration Here: [https://bit.ly/BWREIMeetup2026](https://bit.ly/BWREIMeetup2026)**

"Where Real Estate Investors Connect!"
See you there,
Marcus Hairston and The BW REI Meetup Team

Someone you love, maybe the person you love most in the world, is drowning. Should you jump in the water? Will you be able to bring both of you back to shore?

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

<p>SUMMARY: Locksport @ UAS.</p><p></p><p>GOAL: Learn how locks work and how to pick them.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: just yourself or locks &amp; tools.</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL: all</p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: var(--textfield-surface);">PRESENTER: MacGnG</span><br></p><p><a href="https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/locksport-md-toool/" id="ow517" __is_owner="true">https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/locksport-md-toool/</a><span style="background-color: var(--textfield-surface);"><br></span></p>

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

Cooperative Community of Practice (Virtual)

An event for Chesapeake Water Environment Association

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

In times of war, what role does art play? Can creativity protect identity, preserve culture, and offer hope amid devastation? Join us for a screening of The Porcelain War, an intimate documentary that

<p>SUMMARY:<br>The DEF CON Group 443, also known as DC443, is an interest group designed to discuss general hacking and its culture, information security (InfoSec), and related topics. Our group’s interests include InfoSec, SDR, Hackathons, Speaker Events (MiniCons), Capture The Flags (CTFs), Binary Reversing/Exploitation, Ham Radio, Lock Picking, Micro Electronics, Web Development, etc.</p><p>We plan to meet every other week on Fridays at Unallocated space. Meetings can include Talks, projects, trivia nights, workshops, or contests and CTFs.</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://dc443.org/">https://dc443.org</a><br>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/dc443_">https://twitter.com/dc443_</a></p><p>GOAL: Learn about new and existing interests and grow the Unallocated Space community.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: Yourself and friends</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL:<br>Any</p><p></p><p>PRESENTER: Adam (Digital Tinker)</p>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822942).

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

For ages 9-14 and friends/family: Fungi Games

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

We will be discussing current events and blockchain technology. Anyone is welcome regardless of where you are at with your Bitcoin journey.

An interactive discussion with the curators of the We Know Who They Are exhibition and Maryland artists that have ties to Ukraine: ceramicist Natalia Kormeluk and photographer Elena Volkova. This even

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822941).

Show Time | 9:00 pm

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822940).

An afternoon of activities for families and kids. This event is a collaboration with Baltimore-Odesa Sister City Committee (BOSCC) and The Peale museum. It is a companion event to the ‘We Know Who The

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Talk #0: Introductions and Meetup Updates**
by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth

**Talk #1: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Talk #2: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Related Links**
Github Repo: [http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/](http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/)
O'Reilly Book: [https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/](https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/)
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering](https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering)
Generative AI Free Course on DeepLearning.ai: [https://bit.ly/gllm](https://bit.ly/gllm)

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822939).

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

Cooperative Community of Practice (In-person)

Tech Talk:
**What Makes a Good Host: The Art and Science of Choosing a Website Platform in an AI Future**

We are bringing back our tech talks. This next session with be with Kate Kight

**Who is Kate:**
Kate is a creative technologist who believes in the power of design to solve problems and bring people together. From national brand identities to customized CRMs for local nonprofits, Kate creates scalable solutions designed to look good and do good.

**What to expect:**
A few years ago, it was almost impossible to believe the era of drag-and-drop websites would ever come to an end. But as major platforms wall in their tech stacks, hike prices, and cram in AI features to justify the cost, it’s time to explore alternatives. While AI can't replace human strategy, it can unlock cheaper, more scalable web hosting options with fewer tradeoffs.
Drawing on her expertise in crafting scrappy solutions for growing startups, Kate will share hands-on frameworks for selecting the right website builder, knowing when to hire a specialist (and whether you need a designer, developer, or business strategist), and scaling sustainably. You’ll walk away with actionable tools to avoid tech debt and build a digital foundation that grows with your business.

**Agenda:**
**5:30–6:00** – Networking
**6:00–7:00 -** Presentation and Q&A
**7:00 +** – Leinie Lodge & Beer Garden for additional and conversations

**Keep convos going on Slack - [Join Baltimore Tech Meetup](http://baltimoretechslack.com/) or follow us [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/baltimore-tech-meetup/) or [Instagram](https://www.linkedin.com/company/baltimore-tech-meetup/)**

**Date: August 18th 2026**
**Location: Spark Baltimore - 8 Market Pl Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21202**
**Time: 5:30pm to 7:00 pm**

\#\#\# A few logistical details:

* Spark Baltimore is located in PowerPlant Live! next to Charm City Clue Room on the first floor.
* We will meet for drinks in the area after.
* By attending, all participants commit to upholding and being subject to our[ ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ihtT6eeIuc6KXqQX4KbWpKTY3PLJ6RjgoTqXDY1QPgw/edit?usp=sharing)[Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ctYtmK0_q16rm7Vk3hdBkC6o_4MQZ_148bEKLR9JoCE/edit?usp=sharing).
* By attending, participants also acknowledge and grant permission for the use of photographs they may appear in for promotional material by the organizers or sponsors. If you would like to rescind this permission, please contact us directly.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824803).

Everyone is welcome to join these classes on meditation and modern Buddhism.
These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times.
Topics include the following:

* How to Transform Your Life
* Buddhist Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions
* Why This Day Matters
* Increasing Our Good Qualities
* Understanding the Mind
* Learning to Let Go: Getting Rid of Negativity in Your Life
* Freedom from Anger

**To Register:** You can register at the door, arriving 10 min early.
**Cost:** $12 ($8 students, seniors 62+, and unemployed). Free for Monthly Members. **Your first class with us is FREE!**

**Visit our class webpage for details by [clicking here](https://www.meditationmd.org/meditate-in-canton).**

**LOCATION: Church on the Square**
**Every Tuesday, 7-8pm**
1025 S. Potomoc St, Baltimore, MD 21224

### Meet the Teacher:

**Andrew Gaudreau**
Andrew is a sincere practitioner of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism, and is a student on our Foundation Program. His teachings are clear and heartfelt, and come from his own personal experience of putting the teachings into practice and seeing the positive effects in his life.

Gives voice to the Black women whose lives were devastated by the carceral system and sheds powerful light on its slavery-based roots to transform how we think about mass incarceration

B.I.G. Table Talks for Solopreneurs B.I.G. Table Talks is a monthly, members-only discussion series designed specifically for solopreneur members who want practical insight, meaningful conversation, and real connection with peers facing similar business challenges. Presented by the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Banks Impact Group (B.I.G. Consulting), these sessions combine data-informed insights with psychology-based approaches to leadership, performance, and business growth. Each gathering features guided, interactive table discussions rooted in current member survey insights—so the conversations reflect what actually matters to you right now. This is not a lecture. It’s a collaborative, small-group experience focused on sharing perspectives, learning from one another, and walking away with ideas you can put into practice immediately. B.I.G. Table Talks meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 pm and is free for GBCC Solopreneurs and emerging leaders . Come ready to engage, connect, and grow—one conversation at a time.

team check-in.

Camp Life 2026 is back to one week!
This year, Camp Life will take place at an AMAZING new camp from a Wednesday to a Tuesday.

Junior Campers | Age 8-12
Teen Campers | Age 13-17

Teens that have turned 18, but NOT yet graduated from high school are welcome to attend as teen campers.

Please email us at youth@ggwo.org so we can help you register.

Teens that have turned 18 and HAVE graduated from high school already may not attend as campers.

You may apply to attend as a Counselor in Training (CIT) by emailing youth@ggwo.org if you would like to be considered to join our team.

Registration Fee- $325
Before you register, please make sure you already filled out the initial Camper Application.
MORE INFO ABOUT CAMP

&lt;p&gt;The 2026 CFO Conference &amp; Ethics Session is the premier gathering designed exclusively for Chief Financial Officers and senior financial [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

MyTEDCO

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Come down to TouchPoint Baltimore for
FREE GROCERIES
from So What Else, available
every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-6 pm
.
Available food options vary each week but typically include a selection of fresh produce, breads, snacks, and non-perishable goods. This resource is open to all Thread young people and their families, as well as
volunteers
and staff.

MyTEDCO

Hands-On Honey Processing

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

<p><b>Location: </b>This is a hybrid meeting. RSVP for the meeting link or in-person location</p><p></p><ul><li><b>To join in person:</b> <u>Meet us at 6:30pm</u> to get to know the team over vegetarian dinner</li><li><b>To join virtually: </b>Join our google meet room <u>at 7:00pm</u> for hybrid updates on our campaign priorities and small group actions. </li></ul><p><b>Who we are:</b></p><p>District of Columbia—Climate Action Network (DC-CAN) is a DC-based action team of volunteers who support Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) climate justice and clean energy campaigns. We also launch our own climate-related actions.</p><p><b>Mission Statement: </b></p><p>Our purpose is to work together to improve the health and legacy of Washington DC communities—human and nonhuman alike—by undertaking local campaigns that reverse or prevent climate change and the inequity arising from it. We welcome those who want to organize and build power to address the climate crisis, to live more harmoniously with the environment, and to pass on a liveable planet to generations to come.</p>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824801).

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Save the Date for MTC's 3rd Annual Data Center Summit.

MyTEDCO

&lt;p&gt;For the final installment of Concord Historic Site’s Summer Concert Series, we’re turning up the volume in honor of go-go music: its pioneers, its cultural power, and its enduring heartbeat in the region.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824802).

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 6:00 pm

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824800).

This event is changing! Moving forward we'll be using Discord instead of Zoom. Please join us here: <a href="https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd">https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd</a><br><br>In the future we're also moving to a new meetup group. You can join that here: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/">https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/</a><br><br>We'll be hanging out and working on <a href="http://hackthebox.eu">hackthebox.eu</a> machines. We'll pick a machine to go after at the beginning of the evening and work together to hack into it. Please follow all rules listed here: <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.">https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.</a><br><br>Collaboration is allowed, spoiling boxes and sharing flags is not.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Microbe Art Worlds (for ages 9-14)

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

### **From Strategic Cyber Self-Determination to Strategic Cyber Stewardship: Leading the Future We Are Creating**

Cybersecurity is no longer simply about defending systems—it is about shaping the future. In this session, we explore Strategic Cyber Stewardship and why today's cybersecurity leaders must balance innovation with responsibility, strengthen public trust, develop future leaders, and create digital ecosystems worthy of society's confidence. Discover why trusted stewardship is becoming the next great competitive advantage.

🎥 **Watch on YouTube:** https://youtu.be/Npk9nCcE_UQ?si=D7H0ScTvbLRnIZsI

If this conversation inspires you, subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us every week as we explore the evolving intersection of cybersecurity, AI, governance, leadership, and the future of digital trust.

&lt;p&gt;Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!  &lt;/p&gt;\n

&lt;p&gt;Step into history and become a Junior Ranger! Through fun challenges that will earn them an official Junior Ranger badge, young explorers will uncover the many secrets of the Surratt Historic Site &amp; Museum.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Unsure how to start? We have answers!

\~ Embracing a Healthier, Sustainable, Compassionate and Peaceful way of eating and living \~

Hope all is well. Here’s info for our Earthsave potluck dinner series. **Please RSVP** on **Baltimore Veg/Vegan Meetup** [https://www.meetup.com/the-baltimore-vegan-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/the-baltimore-vegan-meetup-group/)

**Earthsave Baltimore** vegan potlucks now meet at the at **[North Baltimore Mennonite Church](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUzycxC1DzPPkFeP6),** in a nice Roland Park neighborhood with ample free curbside parking. Mealtime starts promptly at **6:15**. Invite Facebook Friends!

Events starts at 6 pm and admission is $5 plus a **vegan dish (no animal products) to provide 8 normal size servings**. The food can be as simple or as glamorous as you prefer. Bring a salad, fresh fruit, or your best chili or BBQ tofu. Without a vegan dish, event admission is only $20. If you’d like to bring food just for yourself or attend without eating, the fee is $5.

Event themes will vary. Some potlucks will feature a speaker, some will have live music or other talent, and others will be about getting to know each other. We also host monthly restaurant gatherings.

You may RSVP by email at [baltimore@earthsave.org,](http://baltimore@earthsave.org,/) or by voicemail at 410-252-3043. Please also go the event page of the Earthsave Baltimore Facebook group [https://tinyurl.com/48e2src7](https://tinyurl.com/48e2src7) to invite friends and let them know you plan to attend.

You can get monthly event reminders by email by joining the Baltimore Veg/Vegan Meetup. Another good resource for social connection, events info, questions and discussion is the **Earthsave Baltimore** Facebook group. [https://tinyurl.com/48e2src7](https://tinyurl.com/48e2src7) **Baltimore Vegans** [https://tinyurl.com/4465exhk](https://tinyurl.com/4465exhk) is another helpful resource on Facebook.

"**A Life Connected**" is an uplifting short video about embracing healthier, sustainable, compassionate and peaceful ways of eating and living. [https://tinyurl.com/y6hd6rkw](https://tinyurl.com/y6hd6rkw)

Hope to see you at an event soon!

Peace... Don & Mark

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824798).

Doors | 9:00 pm // Show Time | 9:00 pm

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824799).

Volunteers are invited to join our open co-working sessions to work on projects, brainstorm ideas, and build community. Come as you are for some or all!

This is styled after the Code for America model. Just show up. We have a backlog of items. Join a team, or propose a new project for Maryland that you've always been dreaming of creating!

We will meet online. RSVP for link.

Coders, UX designers, graphic designers, copy writers, project managers, etc. are welcome! Do you want to learn about code, UX, design, PM, etc.? If someone here is willing to teach you, you might get lucky! (But we are all volunteers, so it will depend on the generosity of strangers.)

We'll be online for 2 hours every other week. It usually takes at least an hour get anything substantial done.

Leave when you have to. You can also volunteer for an assignment to work on between meetings.

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

A casual co-working space for Maryland Forward Party volunteers!

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

Everyone is welcome to join these classes on meditation and modern Buddhism.
These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times.
Topics include the following:

* How to Transform Your Life
* Buddhist Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions
* Why This Day Matters
* Increasing Our Good Qualities
* Understanding the Mind
* Learning to Let Go: Getting Rid of Negativity in Your Life
* Freedom from Anger

**To Register:** You can register at the door, arriving 10 min early.
**Cost:** $12 ($8 students, seniors 62+, and unemployed). Free for Monthly Members. **Your first class with us is FREE!**

**Visit our class webpage for details by [clicking here](https://www.meditationmd.org/meditate-in-canton).**

**LOCATION: Church on the Square**
**Every Tuesday, 7-8pm**
1025 S. Potomoc St, Baltimore, MD 21224

### Meet the Teacher:

**Andrew Gaudreau**
Andrew is a sincere practitioner of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism, and is a student on our Foundation Program. His teachings are clear and heartfelt, and come from his own personal experience of putting the teachings into practice and seeing the positive effects in his life.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823016).

All Baltimore City & County Residents Welcome!!

join us if you're interested in advocating for local priority issues and voting reforms like ranked choice voting. single all-candidate primaries, and independent redistricting commissions.

MyTEDCO

Power Connections Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast Expand your network and build valuable business relationships at one of the region’s largest multi-chamber networking events! Connect with professionals representing eight chambers and business organizations from across Central Maryland—all in one room. This high-energy breakfast is designed to help you make meaningful connections through 60-second speed networking , open networking, and valuable introductions. Bring plenty of business cards and come prepared to share who you are, what you do, and the connections you hope to make. Your registration includes: Delicious breakfast 60-second speed networking Valuable business connections Opportunities to meet professionals beyond your usual network Door prizes Tickets Member Admission: $50 Non-Member Admission: $65 Members of participating chambers and organizations receive the member rate. Sponsorship Opportunities Position your business in front of professionals from eight participating organizations and gain visibility across multiple chamber networks. Sponsorship includes recognition on the registration page and event marketing, extending your reach well beyond the event itself. Greater Regions Sponsor — $1,000 Five event tickets Logo prominently displayed on the registration page Logo featured on all event marketing Greater Together Sponsor — $750 Two event tickets Logo displayed on the registration page Logo featured on all event marketing Greater Connections Sponsor — $500 One event ticket Logo displayed on the registration page Sponsorship is a powerful, cost-effective way to introduce your company to new audiences, reinforce your brand, and demonstrate your commitment to building a stronger regional business community. Space and sponsorship opportunities are limited. Register or reserve your sponsorship today!

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Field School: Succession Planting for Fall

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823015).

team check-in call.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823014).

MTC CRC will host their third ChesaPitch of 2026. This is the last ChesaPitch before the ChesaPitch Championship in December.

&lt;p&gt;What are the differences between revolutions, rebellions, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site &amp; Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

**Welcome!**

If you are a developer, UX designer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to join or help a tech startup, or even just get involved in a project, this event is for you!

We will be introducing projects for you to get involved with during the pitches. There is no group like this on Meetup or in the startup world because we filter out the BS and get you going on a project ASAP. No judges, no winner, and no time-consuming feedback.

What happens first in the event is startup founders pitch their business or idea to the audience, which is full of the developers, designers, marketers, etc.

If you are interested in one of the projects / startups, you can join one of the founders in a breakout room to continue building, workshopping, and/or onboarding the startup with attendees.

People have been able to start and advance their businesses as a result of this process.

We are meeting on Zoom, the link is here in the listing.

**Agenda:**
**Intros:** During the first 10 minutes, we will give you the history, structure, and future plans of Startup Oasis and open signups for founders that want to pitch their startups.

**Pitches:** Each founder will then get up to 3 minutes to pitch their startup. This format is recommended: name, business, the problem, your solution, target customer base, and your biggest challenge/current need. This part is similar to Shark Tank.

**Breakout Groups:** For the remainder of the event, each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk to the founders in greater detail about their needs and challenges in a small group setting. This part is similar to a hackathon.

Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business.

Use this [link](https://lnk.bio/startup.oasis) to:

* Follow us on LinkedIn
* Join our community on Discord
* Donate to our cause
* Visit our website

**FAQ:**
**Is this event free to attend?** Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can do so directly on our [website](https://donate.stripe.com/eVa2a0dV27Nlb2ofYY). You can also talk to us about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities.

**How do I sign up to pitch?** RSVP here. Right when the event starts, fill out the form and then raise your hand on Zoom. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch. To be eligible to pitch, you must be the cofounder of a technology-based startup. Agencies, consultants, coaches, MLM schemes, and nonprofits are not eligible to pitch, but you can still watch the pitches and join the breakouts.

**What happens after the pitches?** The breakout groups open for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk more about their business and needs with them.

**Can I invite other people that I know?** Yes - please have them RSVP here or on the [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-oasis-global) event listing.

**How do I get the most out of this event?**

* Founders - In this event, no money is awarded nor are any winners named. We are not here to critique your pitch, just to help you find teammates, cofounders, and feedback from other professionals. Make sure your pitch is 3 minutes or less and clear about what your biggest needs are.
* Attendees - If you are new to startups and tech, feel free to just watch with no pressure to participate. If you are looking to join a startup or find a side project, make sure you take notes during the pitches to join the group of the founder that you're most interested in helping. Most founders need help with either developing the product or with a go-to-market strategy.
*

**Do we meet in person?** We do this event in Atlanta, GA each month in Midtown at ATDC.

**Content:** We are looking for founders to be interviewed or people to interview founders for short videos. Let us know if you are interested!

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

<p>SUMMARY:<br>The DEF CON Group 443, also known as DC443, is an interest group designed to discuss general hacking and its culture, information security (InfoSec), and related topics. Our group’s interests include InfoSec, SDR, Hackathons, Speaker Events (MiniCons), Capture The Flags (CTFs), Binary Reversing/Exploitation, Ham Radio, Lock Picking, Micro Electronics, Web Development, etc.</p><p>We plan to meet every other week on Fridays at Unallocated space. Meetings can include Talks, projects, trivia nights, workshops, or contests and CTFs.</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://dc443.org/">https://dc443.org</a><br>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/dc443_">https://twitter.com/dc443_</a></p><p>GOAL: Learn about new and existing interests and grow the Unallocated Space community.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: Yourself and friends</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL:<br>Any</p><p></p><p>PRESENTER: Adam (Digital Tinker)</p>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824960).

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

&lt;p&gt;Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!  &lt;/p&gt;\n

&lt;p&gt;Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Montpelier Historic Site &amp; Museum!  &lt;/p&gt;\n

Doors | 7:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824961).

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824959).

Jenny isn’t your average babysitter. She has a secret superpower—she can understand baby talk. (A pretty lame superpower for a middle schooler, if you ask her.)

Rosie isn’t your average baby—she’s the most brilliant (and devious) detective in town.

Jenny would rather do anything besides babysit. But the money she raised for her dance team has been stolen—and Rosie is sure she can crack the case.

This itty-bitty investigator and her babysitting backup have no time to waste—there’s a mystery to solve before nap time!

About the Author:

Meg Cabot’s many books for both adults and teens have included numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, with more than twenty-five million copies sold worldwide. Her Princess Diaries series has been adapted into multiple hit films by Disney. Meg currently lives in Key West, Florida, with her husband and various cats.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 5 pm. All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824314).

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824313).

Learn more and RSVP: <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/events/taking-the-public-to-the-psc" target="_blank">https://actionnetwork.org/events/taking-the-public-to-the-psc</a><br><span><br></span><br><span>Join Extinction Rebellion DC and rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.</span>

This half day session at the BioHub Maryland Education and Training Center at Montgomery County is for anyone interested in learning more about Biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take attendees through the basics of Biopharmaceutical ...

Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition coalition-wide meeting, held online every other month on the first Wednesday at 12:00 PM.

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Come down to TouchPoint Baltimore for
FREE GROCERIES
from So What Else, available
every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-6 pm
.
Available food options vary each week but typically include a selection of fresh produce, breads, snacks, and non-perishable goods. This resource is open to all Thread young people and their families, as well as
volunteers
and staff.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824312).

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Join to get an update on what is happening with Volunteers, ask questions about volunteers, and let us know what help you need

For new and long-time members, and members with new employees. Learn how to maximize your membership. Learn how to get involved with the chamber; how to use our new web tools and calendar; how to leverage membership to grow your brand; or just come for a refresher. Meet other new members. For new, prospective, and current members.

<span><p dir="ltr"><span>Calling all people of the rainbow!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Want to learn more about our hacker/makerspace while meeting people in our communities? Come to Queers and Beers!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>This social event is meant for queer/LGBTQIA2S+ people and our allies. We hope it will help build community while allowing people to sit back, relax, and have a good time. </span><span>This is an all ages event!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Things to Bring:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Bring a snack and a beverage for yourself or to share. If you are 21+, feel free to (responsibly) partake in alcoholic beverages. Feel free to also bring a craft or activity to keep your hands busy while you socialize. Some months we will have a craft available to do if you wish. Some months we will have a discussion question to talk about.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Recurring Event:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>This event will take place every first Thursday of the month, starting in February 2026.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Presenter:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Thea</span></p></span>

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

If Americans today still recognize the name Mahalia Jackson, they might recall that she was perhaps the greatest gospel singer who ever lived. But for many people, there is no awareness at all, not even for an entertainer whose “Move On Up a Little Higher” sold eight million copies, who headlined two Newport Jazz Festivals and performed before four United States presidents.

While this rich musical legacy is admired by those in the know, virtually no one recognizes Jackson’s astonishing role in American civil rights history. In this startling new depiction of the renowned gospel singer, New York Times best-selling author Timothy B. Tyson and Mary D. Williams, an acclaimed gospel singer herself, bring Jackson back to soaring life by positioning her as the major civil rights figure she, in fact, was.

Mahlia Jackson, Moving On Up a Little Higher then traces Jackson’s career from abject poverty in New Orleans to global superstardom, revealing how even after meteoric success, Jackson maintained an unwavering devotion to Black freedom. In the 1930s in Chicago, even before the Civil Rights Movement took its modern shape, she used her rapturous voice to support independent Black political power. Her work only intensified in the 1940s and beyond when she campaigned first for Franklin D. Roosevelt, and later for Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson; headlined in Montgomery for the 1955–56 bus boycott; sang for the Birmingham campaign and on the Selma March; and performed at the iconic 1963 March on Washington, where she urged Martin Luther King Jr. to “Tell ’em about the dream.” In retrospect what becomes historically significant is that Mahalia Jackson was present at so many civil rights events, even singing a divine rendition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” at Dr. King’s funeral in 1968. Weakened and worn, she succumbed to heart failure four years later at the age of sixty.

Weaving together Mahalia Jackson’s inspiring life journey with her soulful music into a transcendent text, this biography ultimately casts Mahalia Jackson as we’ve never seen her before, as a guiding light for the Civil Rights Movement, whose message still speaks to our struggles today.

Timothy B. Tyson and Mary D. Williams will be joined in conversation by The Atlantic's senior editor Vann Newkirk.

About the Authors:

Timothy B. Tyson is senior research scholar at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University and the author of five books, including New York Times bestseller The Blood of Emmett Till.

Mary D. Williams is a gospel singer, civil rights historian, and former adjunct professor at Duke University. She has performed at the Kennedy Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and lives in Garner, North Carolina.

About the Moderator:

Vann Newkirk is a senior editor at The Atlantic and the host of the podcasts Floodlines and Holy Week.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824796).

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824797).

This event is changing! Moving forward we'll be using Discord instead of Zoom. Please join us here: <a href="https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd">https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd</a><br><br>In the future we're also moving to a new meetup group. You can join that here: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/">https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/</a><br><br>We'll be hanging out and working on <a href="http://hackthebox.eu">hackthebox.eu</a> machines. We'll pick a machine to go after at the beginning of the evening and work together to hack into it. Please follow all rules listed here: <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.">https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.</a><br><br>Collaboration is allowed, spoiling boxes and sharing flags is not.

Doors | 7:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824795).

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824794).

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824793).

Network virtually with those located in the DMV (District of Columbia, Virginia & Maryland) and internationally!

This monthly Monday meeting is hosted by Maryland Blockchain Association, Blockchain Legal Institute, and Blockchain Legal Institute Foundation.

The Maryland Blockchain Association is the Maryland Chapter Lead for CryptoMondays. The MDBA's monthly virtual networking event is hosted monthly on the 1st Monday of each month. If you are interested in establishing a meetup in alliance with the MDBA and CryptoMondays please reach out.

The Maryland Blockchain Association is a trade association dedicated to representing the innovative tech community within Maryland to provide education, economic development and outreach to those within our local community.

CryptoMondays is a decentralized global community that brings together individuals passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

The Blockchain Legal Institute is a centralized library of decentralized resources & the only Institute specifically dedicated to help provide continuing education to lawyers, compliance officers, business professionals and those learning about digital assets.

The Blockchain Legal Institute Foundation is a non profit dedicated to developing digital asset educational resources for consumers and families.

Learn about the latest trends in digital currency and blockchain technology, and gain insights into the world of crypto-tokens, Bitcoin, Ethereum as well as updates involving the regulations impacting consumers and businesses within our world of blockchain, IoT, RWA, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology. Expert speakers will cover blockchain security, cryptography, and other relevant topics in the fast-evolving cryptocurrency market.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or new to the world of virtual currency, these virtual events are the perfect opportunity to network locally and internationally with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge in the realm of enterprise blockchain technology.

Don't miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve and explore the exciting opportunities that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have to offer.

[www.bli.tools](www.bli.tools)
[www.marylandblockchainassociation.org](www.marylandblockchainassociation.org)
[www.bli.foundation](www.bli.foundation)
[cryptomondays.io](http://cryptomondays.io/ "http://cryptomondays.io")

Mark Your Calendars for the 1st Monday of every Month! This event is hosted on a private zoom link to be shared after registration.

Speakers: Jacqueline Cooper, JD & Other Special Guests

Be sure to mark your calendar as we have speakers from around the globe to attend our Meet-Ups. Speakers will include those with knowledge about artificial intelligence, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tokens, Blockchain use cases, compliance, business development, DeFi, estate planning, finance, accounting, and so many other relevant topics.

Jacqueline Cooper, JD, NBCT, MA LDT, CCI, BMM: CEO: Blockchain Legal Institute, Founder: Maryland Blockchain Association, Partner of Cogent Law Group, Government Blockchain Association: Co-Chair Legal Working Group & GBA Talk Show Host, Global Blockchain Business Council, Media Ambassador, Author: Bitcoin Cinderella Blockchain Adventure series, Author: The Essential Digital Asset Organizer for Attorneys & Their Clients, Author: How to Use Digital Assets To Fundraise For Your Non Profit

Maryland Blockchain Association: Observing Member of the Global Blockchain Business Council & Maryland Chapter Lead for CryptoMondays

All Baltimore City & County Residents Welcome!!

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

A casual co-working space for Maryland Forward Party volunteers!

Ask Us Anything WordPress!

Register for it by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/Th6AZUbS2GoiCEJz5

This is a virtual meetup on Zoom for you to ask your WordPress questions and help you fix problems with your website.

The answerer for this meetup will be Gen Herres, owner of Anphira Web Design & Development, and a WordPress veteran of over a decade. She's built and remodeled hundreds of WordPress sites.

Don't have a question? You can still come and see what others ask - you might learn something!

We're asking you to submit questions in advance (please use the form at https://forms.gle/Th6AZUbS2GoiCEJz5) so that we can gather common ones together to answer them. But if you'd like to share your screen when it's your turn during the meetup, just let us know on the registration form!

You'll be muted on entry, we'll be using the chat to queue people up/ask follow-on questions.

The meetup will run 11am ET until noon ET or until we finish up the questions, whichever comes first. If you pre-submitted your question and are not present, then your question will be skipped.

Meetup is scheduled to be recorded. Recordings are posted about 2 weeks after the meetup and are provided courtesy of our sponsor, [Obee Digital Consulting](https://obeedigitalconsulting.com/).

How to get notified about the recording: either subscribe to the [youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoT0wv53Bj-BGfD8fPhMRC3qTtPMZHioI), RSVP "yes" to the meetup, or [join the mailing list](https://share.mailercloud.com/form?id=a0NzdUAxMTI1OUAwMDAwMA==).

For new and long-time members, and members with new employees. Learn how to maximize your membership. Learn how to get involved with the chamber; how to use our new web tools and calendar; how to leverage membership to grow your brand; or just come for a refresher. Meet other new members. For new, prospective, and current members.

End of Summer Bash

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824792).

Mary Lincoln was at the center of politics at a time when society’s expectations for women were rigid and circumscribed. The product of Southern aristocracy, she grew up among an influential clan of politicians and elites who founded Lexington, Kentucky. Mary’s early exposure to the male-dominated world of politics instilled in her a keen political acumen and a fierce ambition. Proclaiming as a child that she was destined to become the wife of a president, she played a crucial role in boosting her husband to greatness.

But her hopes for a triumphant experience at the pinnacle of power were lost to the Civil War and unfathomable family tragedies. Still, Mary persevered. She steadfastly supported the Union war effort, visited encampments, tended to wounded soldiers, and generously donated money and gifts to refugees from slavery. She was an unconventional, larger-than-life character who dressed too ostentatiously, grieved too publicly, suffered a shopping addiction, and seemed unable or unwilling to corral her emotions, her temper, and her opinions. She made enemies—influential men who wrote her story for her, often unfairly. After Lincoln was assassinated, she was all but abandoned by the nation he had given his life to defend and preserve.

Former Washington Post writer and columnist Lois Romano rectifies the tortured legacy of Mary Todd Lincoln, who was failed at nearly every turn in her widowhood—by her family, by her government, by medical professionals ill-equipped to diagnose her mental illness, and finally, by history. Romano draws on hundreds of archives, letters, and memoirs to provide the most complete portrait—of not simply of an inconvenient widow, but of a brilliant and flawed woman, who possessed uncommon tenacity in the face of extraordinary adversity and personal torment, and helped launch one of America’s greatest presidents.

Lois Romano will be joined in conversation by Baltimore Banner Editor in Chief Audrey Cooper.

About the Author:

Lois Romano is a national journalist and New York Times bestselling author whose work has illuminated some of the most newsworthy figures and moments in American history and public life. Over the course of a distinguished career, Lois has reported for the Washington Post, Politico, and Newsweek, earning a reputation for insightful storytelling, meticulous research, and a remarkable ability to bring political and historical figures vividly to life.

Her new book, An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln, has been widely praised for its fresh, nuanced portrait of one of America's most misunderstood First Ladies. Through exhaustive research and compelling narrative, Lois invites readers to reconsider Mary Lincoln's life, struggles, and legacy with empathy and historical perspective. The biography reflects her insight into the interplay between politics and the human condition, revealing the complex life of a First Lady who navigated personal turmoil and public scrutiny to play a central role at the most consequential moment in our nation’s history. The book's success has resonated with readers across the country, earning Lois laudatory reviews in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The New Yorker, cementing her place among today's leading biographers

About the Moderator:

Audrey Cooper is the editorial director of the Venetoulis Institute, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to saving local news. In this role she oversees the editorial strategy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and also serves as Editor in Chief of The Baltimore Banner.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

This one-day course offers a introduction to the foundational principles and hands-on techniques necessary for upstream bioprocessing. The day begins with a lecture on cell banking and cell line development, followed by a practical session on initiating ce

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Power Hour Luncheons are an investment in your network, your growth, and your journey toward success. And here's the bonus: all attendees receive a curated list of contacts. Power Hour Lunch contacts can form the basis for a powerful referral network. Join us for an extraordinary blend of professionalism and fun, all while practicing your 30-second pitch. Don't forget your business cards! Many thanks to our Power Hour Lunch Series Sponsor, First Financial Federal Credit Union . GBCC members can bring credit union benefits to their employees through our partnership with FFFCU-just reach out to Lene McCollum today! FFFCU is a four-time Baltimore's Best bank/credit union! Thank you to Irvine Nature Center for hosting this month's Power Hour Lunch! Members enjoy the monthly connections made through GBCC's events, and we hope you will join GBCC too. Contact Membership and Events Manager, Marie Officer, membership@greaterbaltimorechamber.org . Registration is required. We will share attendee information with those who register and those who attend (to protect your information).

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824791).

**BW REI Virtual Meetup**
2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM
**Zoom Registration Here: [https://bit.ly/BWREIMeetup2026](https://bit.ly/BWREIMeetup2026)**

Join the BW REI Virtual Meetup, a premiere meetup group in the Baltimore Washington Metro Area. We are one of the largest, most established real estate groups in the Baltimore Washington Metro Area. We provide investors with a wide variety of information and resources for investing in real estate. Keep your pulse on the changes and challenges of investing in the DMV (DC, Maryland & Virginia). Learn from local experts and select national speakers as we provide the most comprehensive real estate investment education, experiences, networking and the most innovative tools available.

**We cover a variety of topics:**
Funding Deals
Finding Deals
BRRRR
Buy & Holding
Fix & Flip
Landlording
Property Management
Renovation
Wholesaling
Creative Financing
Business Credit
Layout & Design
Staging

A licensed contractor and realtor will be on our virtual meeting to discuss topics and answer questions.
And much more….

We look forward to seeing you Wednesday at 7PM!
**Zoom Registration Here: [https://bit.ly/BWREIMeetup2026](https://bit.ly/BWREIMeetup2026)**

"Where Real Estate Investors Connect!"
See you there,
Marcus Hairston and The BW REI Meetup Team

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
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<p>SUMMARY: Locksport @ UAS.</p><p></p><p>GOAL: Learn how locks work and how to pick them.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: just yourself or locks &amp; tools.</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL: all</p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: var(--textfield-surface);">PRESENTER: MacGnG</span><br></p><p><a href="https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/locksport-md-toool/" id="ow517" __is_owner="true">https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/locksport-md-toool/</a><span style="background-color: var(--textfield-surface);"><br></span></p>

Join MTC CRC at Chesapeake Telephone Systems for a Thursday Night Football Tailgate

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

From the most celebrated translator of our time comes a visionary exploration of how translation reshapes and enriches our understanding of the ancient world.

In this sharp and often entertaining tour through antiquity, Emily Wilson—whose renditions of Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad have captured a generation’s imagination—explores the complicated terrain of reading and writing about the ancient past. Drawing on twenty years of scholarship and teaching, Wilson explores the difficult choices that translators must make, the pleasures of finding new solutions to old problems, and the inevitable frustrations of never fully capturing what is in the original work. Across chapters that range from the politics of Helen of Troy to the obscenities of Aristophanes, from Roman imitation of Greek models to contemporary debates over “foreignizing” and “domesticizing” styles, Wilson examines how modern norms of gender, sexuality, violence, humor, and power complicate our readings of ancient works, and how translation always risks denaturing what is unique and strange about the ancient world. Brilliant, erudite, and yet accessible to readers with no classical background, Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea is at once an introduction to the wonders of Greek and Roman literature, a manifesto for the value of translation in a rapidly changing world, and an invitation to encounter ancient cultures anew.

Emily Wilson will be joined in conversation by Johns Hopkins University Classics Chair Karen ni Mheallaigh.

About the Author:

Emily Wilson is a professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been named a fellow of the American Academy in Rome, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a MacArthur Fellow. In addition to Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, she has also published translations of Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca. She lives in Philadelphia.

About the Moderator:

Karen ni Mheallaigh is a professor and Chair of Classics at Johns Hopkins University. She is the author of The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination and Reading Fiction with Lucian.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

A biography of iconic radical historian Howard Zinn, examining his life and work as a progressive icon and thought leader through the story of the times that shaped him as well as the United States of America.

&lt;p&gt;In the decade leading up to American independence, white women took on crucial roles in a series of boycotts, petitions, and protests that allowed them to assert themselves as political actors as never before.&lt;/p&gt;\n

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

<p>SUMMARY:<br>The DEF CON Group 443, also known as DC443, is an interest group designed to discuss general hacking and its culture, information security (InfoSec), and related topics. Our group’s interests include InfoSec, SDR, Hackathons, Speaker Events (MiniCons), Capture The Flags (CTFs), Binary Reversing/Exploitation, Ham Radio, Lock Picking, Micro Electronics, Web Development, etc.</p><p>We plan to meet every other week on Fridays at Unallocated space. Meetings can include Talks, projects, trivia nights, workshops, or contests and CTFs.</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://dc443.org/">https://dc443.org</a><br>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/dc443_">https://twitter.com/dc443_</a></p><p>GOAL: Learn about new and existing interests and grow the Unallocated Space community.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: Yourself and friends</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL:<br>Any</p><p></p><p>PRESENTER: Adam (Digital Tinker)</p>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822767).

Doors | 8:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
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Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

**Virtual House Flipping & BRRRR Case Studies**
We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month at 10AM (Free Virtual Meetup)

Are you looking to learn how to fix and flip houses?
Are you trying to figure out where to start?
Avoid losing money!

**Zoom Meeting Registration Here: [https://bit.ly/RHPMeetup2026](https://bit.ly/RHPMeetup2025)**

Join us as we share actual case studies of homes being renovated by the experts. Amazing renovations in action fix & flip, BRRRR and more. This meeting will be virtual as we bring the case studies to you. We will take you into the trenches so you see a project in action. Get an opportunity to learn first hand how this business works and get your questions answered.

If you are interested in physically seeing active rehabs and receiving coaching and training on how to properly fix & flip, BRRRR and buy properties the right way get more information about our coaching programs. **[https://rehabberpro.com/education/](https://rehabberpro.com/education/)**

**What are you waiting for RSVP now!**
This will be a live case study featuring:
How the property was acquired
The project scope of work
Project financing
Project challenges
A licensed contractor and realtor will be on our virtual meeting to discuss the rehabbing process an answer questions
And more….

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
**Zoom Meeting Registration Here: [https://bit.ly/RHPMeetup2026](https://bit.ly/RHPMeetup2025)**

Marcus Hairston and the Rehabber Pro Team
PS- Join our FB Group: www.rehabberprogroup.com & view our website at rehabberpro.com
Follow Us:
https://www.instagram.com/rehabberprobaltimore/
https://x.com/RehabberPro

Let's meet to chat and work on WordPress projects! If you're running into problems, bring them and we'll look for solutions together. All are welcome.

We're meeting at Common Market's Route 85 location. Parking is available in front of the building and the meeting room is on your right as you walk in the main entrance.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

&lt;p&gt;Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!  &lt;/p&gt;\n

The Cookout *. Join Associated Black Charities for a free, family-friendly event with live entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, health and wellness resources, youth activities, and opportunities to connect with organizations making a difference throughout our region. More info will be announced by ABC soon

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822768).

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 7:00 pm

\~ Embracing a Healthier, Sustainable, Compassionate and Peaceful Way of Eating and Living \~

**Baltimore Veg/Vegan Meetup** group is warm and welcoming. We host monthly Veg/Vegan restaurant gatherings, and invite all who are interested in moving toward a healthier, earth-friendly diet and lifestyle.

Our group members enjoy the food and atmosphere of **Taj Palace**, 9419 Common Brook Rd, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, which has a large private room that's perfect for our discussions. The buffet at Taj Palace is just $22, and features a good number of vegan and veg options. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful with questions.

Discussion topics: You’re invited to tell us a little about yourself and what got you interested in veg/vegan/plant-based ideals and lifestyle. Feel free to share a success story, inspiration or announcement. You are also free to open or suggest a topic for discussion.

One topic that often comes up:
"Someone or something that gives you hope for a better world?"

RSVP at **Baltimore Veg/Vegan Meetup** group [www.meetup.com/baltimoreveg-vegan/](https://www.meetup.com/baltimoreveg-vegan/)

You can also RSVP in the **Earthsave Baltimore Facebook** **group** and invite your friends. [www.facebook.com/groups/EarthsaveBaltimore/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarthsaveBaltimore/)

Be well. Hope to see you soon!

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 822764).

Description: This event is for CCAN's local chapter in Northern VA--the NOVA New Leaf Team. These monthly hybrid meetings allow team members to share updates, collaborate on campaigns and build relationships. <br><br>We will <b>start our hybrid meeting promptly at 2:15pm</b>. <b>If you are attending in person, arrive by 2pm</b> so you have time to set up your laptop and socialize :). The zoom link for remote attendees will be provided upon request.<br><br>Please email Ting Waymouth, Northern Virginia Organizer, at <a href="mailto:ting@chesapeakeclimate.org" target="_blank">ting@chesapeakeclimate.org</a>, if you would like to join!   <br><br>Fill out an interest form for the NOVA New Leaf Team: <a href="https://act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/49671/data/1" target="_blank">https://act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/49671/data/1</a>

&lt;p&gt;The HR Peer Forum is a collaborative space designed for HR professionals to connect, share experiences, and tackle real-world challenges. [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823575).

&lt;p&gt;The 2026 HR Legal Insights Symposium delivers timely updates on employment law and HR compliance tailored for banking professionals. Through expert-led [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

The year, 1851. The place, a Quaker farming community turned Underground Railroad stronghold, where a Maryland enslaver had journeyed in pursuit of four men who’d fled his plantation years before. In a few hours, he’d be dead…and twenty-seven men from the village of Christiana would be rounded up and put on trial. Not for his murder, but for treason—for waging war against the United States, at a time when it was a crime against the government to obstruct an enslaver looking to reclaim his “property.”

This is story of what happened in Christiana that September morning—and in the ensuing “trial of the century,” which saw the president himself advise the prosecution on strategy and a sitting congressman serve as lead attorney for the defense. But The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker is also a much larger tale, one spanning decades, following a whole startlingly diverse community of abolitionists in their fight to convince their fellow Americans of the subversive idea that now found itself on trial: that the nation ought to live up the ideals it was founded on, and respect all men as equals.

It’s a story that whisks readers from the quiet farmlands of Lancaster County—where a self-emancipated man named William Parker, whom legend had it bullets could not kill, rallied his neighbors to ride out each night to battle the slavecatchers who stalked their countryside—to Philadelphia’s genteel Society Hill, where socialite Harriet Forten Purvis had the ear of the mayor (and a cellar filled with fugitives). It’s stylish, propulsive, intimately human tale of bravery, ingenuity, and hope—and of ordinary people with little in common who came together to stand against injustice…and won.

Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz will be joined in conversation by author & Johns Hopkins University professor Lawrence P. Jackson.

About the Author:

Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz is the New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Mütter’s Marvels, as well as eight collections of poetry. A seventh generation Pennsylvanian, she lives in Philadelphia with her husband, the novelist Ernest Cline, and their children.

About the Moderator:

Lawrence Jackson is a biographer and critic whose work has appeared in Harper’s Magazine, n+1, and Best American Essays. He teaches English and history at Johns Hopkins and founded the Billie Holiday Project for Liberation Arts.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823574).

Doors | 8:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

B.I.G. Table Talks for Solopreneurs B.I.G. Table Talks is a monthly, members-only discussion series designed specifically for solopreneur members who want practical insight, meaningful conversation, and real connection with peers facing similar business challenges. Presented by the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Banks Impact Group (B.I.G. Consulting), these sessions combine data-informed insights with psychology-based approaches to leadership, performance, and business growth. Each gathering features guided, interactive table discussions rooted in current member survey insights—so the conversations reflect what actually matters to you right now. This is not a lecture. It’s a collaborative, small-group experience focused on sharing perspectives, learning from one another, and walking away with ideas you can put into practice immediately. B.I.G. Table Talks meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 pm and is free for GBCC Solopreneurs and emerging leaders . Come ready to engage, connect, and grow—one conversation at a time.

In person attendance is encouraged!

Management Committee - September 16, 2026
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Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Come down to TouchPoint Baltimore for
FREE GROCERIES
from So What Else, available
every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-6 pm
.
Available food options vary each week but typically include a selection of fresh produce, breads, snacks, and non-perishable goods. This resource is open to all Thread young people and their families, as well as
volunteers
and staff.

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

<p><b>Location: </b>This is a hybrid meeting. RSVP for the meeting link or in-person location</p><p></p><ul><li><b>To join in person:</b> <u>Meet us at 6:30pm</u> to get to know the team over vegetarian dinner</li><li><b>To join virtually: </b>Join our google meet room <u>at 7:00pm</u> for hybrid updates on our campaign priorities and small group actions. </li></ul><p><b>Who we are:</b></p><p>District of Columbia—Climate Action Network (DC-CAN) is a DC-based action team of volunteers who support Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) climate justice and clean energy campaigns. We also launch our own climate-related actions.</p><p><b>Mission Statement: </b></p><p>Our purpose is to work together to improve the health and legacy of Washington DC communities—human and nonhuman alike—by undertaking local campaigns that reverse or prevent climate change and the inequity arising from it. We welcome those who want to organize and build power to address the climate crisis, to live more harmoniously with the environment, and to pass on a liveable planet to generations to come.</p>

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 7:00 pm

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Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823576).

&lt;p&gt;Bankers Challenge is one of our most dynamic and engaging industry events—bringing together banking professionals from across Maryland for spirited [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

This virtual panel convenes museum professionals, cultural workers, and heritage advocates to explore the urgent question: How do we preserve and maintain cultural heritage in times of conflict?Center

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history.

Ke Huy Quan’s Hollywood adventure began when he was twelve years old, a mere five years after his family escaped Communist Northern Vietnam and settled down to a relatively peaceful life in L.A.’s Chinatown. After attending an open call audition on a whim, he was unexpectedly swept up in the wild world of filmmaking: learning to swim from Harrison Ford on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, receiving trucks full of toys from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for his birthday, meeting Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, and making lifelong friends on the set of The Goonies.

A star of two of the most beloved movies of the ‘80s, there appeared to be no limit to Ke’s rise. But just a few years later, the roles had dried up and it seemed like Hollywood no longer had a place for him. He eventually left acting to work odd jobs behind the scenes for directors like Wong Kar Wai. His confidence was badly shaken, but his love of performing never abated. It wasn’t until decades later, when he was 49 years old, that he stepped back in front of the camera to star in a strange little indie film called Everything Everywhere All at Once, which surprised everyone with its incredible box-office and awards season success. To call Ke’s Oscar-winning performance a triumphant return would be an understatement.

In this moving, inspirational memoir, Ke paints a vivid self-portrait, telling both heart-wrenching and funny stories of his early rise, slow fall from the spotlight, the resilience that kept him going through his darkest times, and his eventual resurrection on one of the biggest stages in Hollywood. Never Say Die is the story of Ke’s extraordinary life, a love letter to the movies and people that shaped him, and a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams.

About the Author:

Ke Huy Quan is an Oscar-winning actor who immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up in Los Angeles. Discovered at an open casting call with no acting experience, he was cast at age 12 as Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, followed by his role as Data in the beloved adventure classic, Goonies. As opportunities became limited, he stepped away from acting to study at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, graduating in 1999, and later worked behind the scenes as an action choreographer and assistant director. After more than two decades away from acting, he returned to the screen in Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s Academy Award–winning Everything Everywhere All At Once, earning widespread acclaim along with the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has since appeared in Season 2 of the Disney+ series Loki, starred in Universal’s Love Hurts, and voiced Gary De’ Snake in Disney’s animated film Zootopia 2. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Echo.

About the Program:

Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. Seating for registered attendees in Central Hall is first come, first served. All registered in-person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. There will not be a book signing following the program. Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. All bags, backpacks, briefcases, etc. entering and exiting the library will be subject to inspection by security personnel. No large bags.This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824790).

This event is changing! Moving forward we'll be using Discord instead of Zoom. Please join us here: <a href="https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd">https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd</a><br><br>In the future we're also moving to a new meetup group. You can join that here: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/">https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/</a><br><br>We'll be hanging out and working on <a href="http://hackthebox.eu">hackthebox.eu</a> machines. We'll pick a machine to go after at the beginning of the evening and work together to hack into it. Please follow all rules listed here: <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.">https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.</a><br><br>Collaboration is allowed, spoiling boxes and sharing flags is not.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

We will be discussing current events and blockchain technology. Anyone is welcome regardless of where you are at with your Bitcoin journey.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824788).

Doors | 7:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 7:00 pm

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824789).

Our annual Chamber Cup brings together Maryland business leaders for a day of golf, networking, friendly competition and awards, complete with brunch, beverages and an evening reception.

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Talk #0: Introductions and Meetup Updates**
by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth

**Talk #1: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Talk #2: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Related Links**
Github Repo: [http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/](http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/)
O'Reilly Book: [https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/](https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/)
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering](https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering)
Generative AI Free Course on DeepLearning.ai: [https://bit.ly/gllm](https://bit.ly/gllm)

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824787).

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

&lt;p&gt;This program will provide participants with Treasury Management product and service perspectives to aid in business retention, expansion &amp; acquisition. [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

Join SME sponsor MCEDC to hear Swamy Sriperumbudur, who has held key leadership roles in Fortune 100 organizations, as he discusses scaling AI in products and services.

The Board of Directors of the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce meets regularly to provide governance, strategic direction, and fiduciary oversight in support of the Chamber’s mission to strengthen and advocate for the regional business community. Board meetings include review of organizational performance, financial stewardship, policy and advocacy priorities, and key initiatives that support member businesses and economic growth across Greater Baltimore. The Board works in partnership with Chamber leadership to ensure long-term sustainability, accountability, and impact.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824785).

When you became a parent, you probably thought feeding your child would be the easy part. You swore you'd never bribe your kid with dessert, never make a separate meal because it was easier than a standoff, never hear yourself say, "just try it," in a voice that didn't sound like your own.

Or maybe feeding was easy for years—until your child came home one day and said, "My friend says bread makes you fat," and you froze. Maybe your tween started picking at their plate after a pediatrician visit. Maybe your toddler who ate everything suddenly won't touch anything green. Now what?

Every parent wants to feed their kids well—but between picky eating, battles with sugar, confusing nutrition headlines, and the fear of saying the wrong thing about food or bodies, it's hard to feel confident about any of it. Now, in Feed Them Well, Anderson gives you the exact words, scripts, and tools you need to navigate it all—without judgment, guilt, or perfection required.

You'll learn how to talk about food without planting the seeds of diet culture. How to handle sugar, snacks, treats, and dessert in a way that actually works—at home, at birthday parties, at Grandma's house. What to do when your child refuses vegetables or gags on textures. How to navigate weight conversations when doctors, family, or other kids bring it up. And how to cut through nutrition confusion to figure out what truly matters for your family.

This isn't another recipe book. This is the book that teaches you how to think about feeding your kids, so every decision feels less like a guess and more like a plan.

About the Author:

Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian and has a master’s of science in public health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. In 2019, she founded Kids Eat in Color, an authoritative resource that helps families feed their children from their first bite of solid food through picky eating and elementary-aged nutrition needs. Prior to starting Kids Eat in Color, she coordinated youth nutrition programs at a food bank, performed research in inner-city food deserts, and consulted for the USDA national office SNAP-Ed program. Her academic background is in public health nutrition, cultural anthropology, and economics.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Doors | 7:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 824784).

Step into the vibrant streets of the 1970s Bronx and witness the exact moment a global movement began. Birth of a Culture gives you a front-row seat to the origins of hip-hop, told through the firsthand experiences of Grandmaster Flash—one of the founding pioneers who helped build the culture from the ground up.

When you read this book, you feel the pulse of the neighborhood parks, hear the scratch of the vinyl, and experience the raw energy of a community turning its daily struggles into a revolutionary art form. This is not just a collection of dates and facts. It is a deeply personal narrative written by Grandmaster Flash and coauthor Robert “Scoop” Jackson that brings you into the rooms and onto the streets where music changed forever.

This book cuts through the myths to deliver an authentic, chronological history—bringing you alongside Grandmaster Flash as he invents the groundbreaking Quik Mix Theory and helps transform a landscape of social unrest into a global movement. With turntables and microphones, the young innovator sparked a cultural explosion that quickly swept the world.

More than a timeline of musical milestones, this Birth of a Culture explores the profound power of community, resilience, and unapologetic creativity. The challenges and triumphs detailed within these pages mirror the social issues we still face, proving that music remains our most vital tool for connection and change.

Whether you are a lifelong hip-hop fan, a dedicated music historian, or simply someone who loves powerful stories of cultural triumph, this book belongs on your shelf. Once you’ve read Birth of a Culture, you can say you know the undeniable heartbeat of hip-hop's true origins.

Grandmaster Flash will be joined in conversation by Karsonya Wise Whitehead, host of Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA 88.9 FM.

About the Author:

Grandmaster Flash, born Joseph Saddler on January 1, 1957, is recognized as one of Hip Hop’s architects and builders of the culture, the first DJ to make the turntable a musical instrument by the way of his Quik Mix Theory formula and homed devices. Grandmaster Flash’s technical innovations and artistic contributions have earned him numerous accolades. His impact on the music industry extends beyond his own successful career, as his innovative formula and sounds were translated to sound producing technologies and have inspired generations of DJs, producers and hip-hop artists to push the boundaries of creativity.

About the Moderator:

Karsonya Wise Whitehead is the host of Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA 88.9 FM. She is the founding director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice, as well as a communication and African and African American Studies professor at Loyola University.

About the Program:

Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. Seating for registered attendees in Central Hall is first come, first served. All registered in-person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. There will not be a book signing following the program. Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. All bags, backpacks, briefcases, etc. entering and exiting the library will be subject to inspection by security personnel. No large bags.This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Doors | 6:30 pm // Show Time | 7:30 pm

&lt;p&gt;Students complete their 12-week culinary training&lt;/p&gt;\n

For centuries, the Chin family has kept its secrets.

In 1878, Duanfang knows he’s destined for greatness. He’ll do anything to uphold and protect the legacy of his Manchu family—even if it means hiding his past.

In 1965, Zheng Yi flies from Taiwan to New York City to have a shot at attending an American college. Thrown into a world of parties, prejudice, and a tumultuous romance, Yi worries that New York may be more than she can handle. But just as she is beginning to adjust, she must make a shocking decision that will irrevocably change her life and her future forever.

Today, Dawn Chin’s family is opaque at best, with heavy expectations and heavier silences. But an assignment to interview her grandmother is about to crack open her real family history: a legacy hundreds of years old, and a lie decades in the making . . .

About the Author:

E. L. Shen is the author of The Queens of New York, which is a New York Public Library Best Book of the Year and a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults pick. Her debut novel, The Comeback, was praised in The New York Times for its fast-paced prose, authentic dialogue, and big emotions. Her most recent novel, Maybe It’s a Sign, is a Junior Library Guild Selection and a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. She currently lives in Connecticut with her husband. Learn more at elshenwrites.com.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 3 pm. All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Bike parking, a free parking lot, and free street parking are available along Cherry Hill Road, Seabury Road, and the Cherry Hill Town Center.If you need additional accommodations, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

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Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

**Welcome!**

If you are a developer, UX designer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to join or help a tech startup, or even just get involved in a project, this event is for you!

We will be introducing projects for you to get involved with during the pitches. There is no group like this on Meetup or in the startup world because we filter out the BS and get you going on a project ASAP. No judges, no winner, and no time-consuming feedback.

What happens first in the event is startup founders pitch their business or idea to the audience, which is full of the developers, designers, marketers, etc.

If you are interested in one of the projects / startups, you can join one of the founders in a breakout room to continue building, workshopping, and/or onboarding the startup with attendees.

People have been able to start and advance their businesses as a result of this process.

We are meeting on Zoom, the link is here in the listing.

**Agenda:**
**Intros:** During the first 10 minutes, we will give you the history, structure, and future plans of Startup Oasis and open signups for founders that want to pitch their startups.

**Pitches:** Each founder will then get up to 3 minutes to pitch their startup. This format is recommended: name, business, the problem, your solution, target customer base, and your biggest challenge/current need. This part is similar to Shark Tank.

**Breakout Groups:** For the remainder of the event, each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk to the founders in greater detail about their needs and challenges in a small group setting. This part is similar to a hackathon.

Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business.

Use this [link](https://lnk.bio/startup.oasis) to:

* Follow us on LinkedIn
* Join our community on Discord
* Donate to our cause
* Visit our website

**FAQ:**
**Is this event free to attend?** Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can do so directly on our [website](https://donate.stripe.com/eVa2a0dV27Nlb2ofYY). You can also talk to us about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities.

**How do I sign up to pitch?** RSVP here. Right when the event starts, fill out the form and then raise your hand on Zoom. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch. To be eligible to pitch, you must be the cofounder of a technology-based startup. Agencies, consultants, coaches, MLM schemes, and nonprofits are not eligible to pitch, but you can still watch the pitches and join the breakouts.

**What happens after the pitches?** The breakout groups open for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk more about their business and needs with them.

**Can I invite other people that I know?** Yes - please have them RSVP here or on the [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-oasis-global) event listing.

**How do I get the most out of this event?**

* Founders - In this event, no money is awarded nor are any winners named. We are not here to critique your pitch, just to help you find teammates, cofounders, and feedback from other professionals. Make sure your pitch is 3 minutes or less and clear about what your biggest needs are.
* Attendees - If you are new to startups and tech, feel free to just watch with no pressure to participate. If you are looking to join a startup or find a side project, make sure you take notes during the pitches to join the group of the founder that you're most interested in helping. Most founders need help with either developing the product or with a go-to-market strategy.
*

**Do we meet in person?** We do this event in Atlanta, GA each month in Midtown at ATDC.

**Content:** We are looking for founders to be interviewed or people to interview founders for short videos. Let us know if you are interested!

Doors | 7:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

<p>SUMMARY:<br>The DEF CON Group 443, also known as DC443, is an interest group designed to discuss general hacking and its culture, information security (InfoSec), and related topics. Our group’s interests include InfoSec, SDR, Hackathons, Speaker Events (MiniCons), Capture The Flags (CTFs), Binary Reversing/Exploitation, Ham Radio, Lock Picking, Micro Electronics, Web Development, etc.</p><p>We plan to meet every other week on Fridays at Unallocated space. Meetings can include Talks, projects, trivia nights, workshops, or contests and CTFs.</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://dc443.org/">https://dc443.org</a><br>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/dc443_">https://twitter.com/dc443_</a></p><p>GOAL: Learn about new and existing interests and grow the Unallocated Space community.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: Yourself and friends</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL:<br>Any</p><p></p><p>PRESENTER: Adam (Digital Tinker)</p>

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823491).

Doors | 7:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823489).

Doors | 7:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

Baltimore Orioles regular season game (Game 823490).

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

&lt;p&gt;September 29, 2026 - October 1, 2026 | October 20, 2026 - October 21, 2026 Developed in partnership with the University of Richmond Robins [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

Welcome to a day in the life of Rhodes. The new kid at school. He’s the only student who eats lunch alone, ends up at the back of the line, can’t throw a ball far enough, gets mixed up in math, and reads slower than everyone else. Every day, Rhodes wonders...

Will people ever see me? Will someone ever hear me? Will anybody ever try to understand?

Then Mr. Burton, the new school librarian, arrives with a Super-Duper Bookshelf that changes everything.

About the Author:

Malcolm Mitchell is the rookie who helped the New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI. He’s also the founder of an initiative called Read with Malcolm, which introduces book ownership to students, and works to improve literacy in schools. Malcolm’s Share the Magic Foundation promotes the benefits of reading to kids in underserved communities. Malcolm lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 3pm. All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.Street parking, ADA-accessible parking spot, and bike parking are available. There is a public parking garage nearby.If you need additional accommodations, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

The year is 1981. Tehran is in violent turmoil in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. The Soviets are planning to overthrow the Ayatollah’s fledgling Islamist regime. If they do so, one response contemplated in the secret chambers of American power—unknown to the public—would be to strike with nuclear weapons. Redwood is the story of how, at the height of the Cold War, one mysterious double agent, whose intelligence reached the highest levels of American and British governments, cracked open the KGB, revealed the Kremlin’s secret plot, and prevented Armageddon.

“Redwood” was the MI6 codename for this unsung, hitherto-unknown hero of the Cold War, a highly trained, six-foot-four Russian intelligence officer who chose to expose the KGB’s deepest secrets, compelled to swap sides by a shaming secret of his own. Facing exposure, with both the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and his own KGB colleagues closing in, he demanded that MI6 try to smuggle him out of Iran in a high-stakes escape plan.

This is the gripping tale of one man’s courage, and its extraordinary unintended consequences that still shape our world today. It’s about a moving friendship between spies on opposite sides of the global conflict; about marriage, loyalty, betrayal and sexual dysfunction; and about how decisions made in secret can have huge, long-term ramifications.

Drawing on never-before-seen material from archives in multiple countries, and interviews with the participants including officers from MI6 and MI5, the KGB and CIA, Redwood plunges readers back into the shadowy world of The Spy and the Traitor. It lifts the lid on an unknown and highly significant Cold War victory, on the machinations of history’s Great Game, and on how espionage really works.

Without Redwood, our world would be very different—and might not exist at all.

About the Author:

Ben Macintyre is a writer-at-large for The Times (UK) and the bestselling author of Agent Sonya, The Spy and the Traitor, A Spy Among Friends, Double Cross, Operation Mincemeat, Agent Zigzag, Rogue Heroes, and Prisoners of the Castle, among other books. Macintyre has also written and presented BBC documentaries of his work.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here.Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

This half day session at the BioHub Maryland Education and Training Center at Montgomery County is for anyone interested in learning more about Biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take attendees through the basics of Biopharmaceutical ...

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

In the idyllic American town of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, there lived a family with nine siblings, the youngest a girl named Barb. As the older children headed off to college and started their lives, only Barb was home to see their beautiful, still-young mother fall under a gothic spell, changing into someone she didn’t recognize: withdrawn, neglectful, uncaring. Thus begins The Vanishing Family, journalist Robert Kolker’s superb follow-up to Hidden Valley Road (“Deeply compassionate and chilling,” wrote The Washington Post). This family, we learn, has a genetic mutation that causes dementia, but with an especially cruel twist. As early as their forties, formerly loving parents and hard-driving executives will lose their jobs, have affairs, take up drinking—shed all inhibitions and sense of responsibility—and become people their families hardly know. Their former personalities seem to vanish—and there is a fifty-fifty chance that it will happen to their children, too.

The Vanishing Family unfolds like a heartbreaking thriller as the siblings begin to realize that what happened to their mother is happening to them: first one, then two, three, four, and more begin to change. Sue, in search of a calling, finds her place in caring for the others. Barb sets out to find a cure. Alongside their story, Kolker weaves in the dramatic scientific fight against dementia; after decades of blind alleys, this family’s rare form of FTD (frontotemporal dementia) might lead to a breakthrough in the prevention and treatment of all dementia—including the scourge of Alzheimer’s disease. Moving, intimate, unexpectedly hopeful and redemptive, The Vanishing Family is an enthralling narrative about one family’s fate, and a medical detective story that speaks to all of us who fear losing ourselves at the end.

Robert Kolker will be joined in conversation by bestselling author Laura Lippman.

About the Author:

Robert Kolker is a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Hidden Valley Road, named an Oprah’s Book Club Pick, a New York Times Book Review Top 10 book of the year, a GQ Best Book of Literary Journalism of the 21st Century, and a Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century. His first book was Lost Girls, named a New York Times Notable Book and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2013.

About the Moderator:

Laura Lippman is a New York Times best-selling novelist who has been called one of the "essential" crime writers of the last 100 years. In 2025, she was named a Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America. She has published 26 novels, two short story collections, a book of essays, and one children's book. Her work has won or been shortlisted for every major prize given to crime novelists working in English. A limited series based on her 2019 novel Lady in the Lake, was released by AppleTV in 2024 starring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram. Laura lives in Baltimore and New Orleans.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

For new and long-time members, and members with new employees. Learn how to maximize your membership. Learn how to get involved with the chamber; how to use our new web tools and calendar; how to leverage membership to grow your brand; or just come for a refresher. Meet other new members. For new, prospective, and current members.

The Events & Programming Committee helps plan, refine, and execute GBCC’s robust calendar of events. Members collaborate on event concepts, logistics, and engagement strategies, with additional meetings focused on specific upcoming programs or signature events. This committee will oversee sub-committees for specific events, like our Annual Meeting and other signature events we are looking to add to our event calendar. If you love organizing events, this is a great way to get involved!

In the tradition of her bestselling, award-winning phenomenon, The Giver, Lois Lowry delivers a story about censorship, comfort, complicity, and the radical power of books to open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination.

Twins Tessa and Theo live in a world ruled by a tyrannical leader, where there are no dangers or rebels... or so they've been told. In this world, citizens live long lives, and while many hate their leader, they are comfortable and safe. So, when Tessa's brother disappears, nobody wants to discuss it. But then Miriam, their 135-year-old neighbor bound for the retirement community, slips Tessa a key—not only to her brother's disappearance, but to the source of all real magic . . . books. As Tessa and her parents begin their search for Theo, Tessa learns that books not only tell us stories—they open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination. Once that truth has been revealed, Tessa won't be able to rest until she has retrieved her twin and society itself has been transformed.

Two-time Newbery-winner Lois Lowry has crafted a narrative that feels at once prescient and eternal: in this world, the imagination is the revolution. Not only does Building 903 sit in the same resonant space as The Giver Quartet, but it is also a profound addition to Lois's enduring body of work—and a testament to the strength and value of her voice, vision, and legacy.

About the Author:

Lois Lowry is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Giver Quartet and the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 4:30 pm. All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

<span><p dir="ltr"><span>Calling all people of the rainbow!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Want to learn more about our hacker/makerspace while meeting people in our communities? Come to Queers and Beers!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>This social event is meant for queer/LGBTQIA2S+ people and our allies. We hope it will help build community while allowing people to sit back, relax, and have a good time. </span><span>This is an all ages event!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Things to Bring:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Bring a snack and a beverage for yourself or to share. If you are 21+, feel free to (responsibly) partake in alcoholic beverages. Feel free to also bring a craft or activity to keep your hands busy while you socialize. Some months we will have a craft available to do if you wish. Some months we will have a discussion question to talk about.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Recurring Event:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>This event will take place every first Thursday of the month, starting in February 2026.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr"><span>Presenter:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Thea</span></p></span>

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

Teresa and Mark Sievers led an enviable life in Bonita Springs, Florida. Teresa ran a thriving medical practice specializing in anti-aging and holistic care. Mark, a former nurse, managed the business while home-schooling their two daughters. Then, in June 2015, the unimaginable happened: Teresa was found murdered in their kitchen.

Mark’s alibi was airtight. He and the girls were in New York on a family vacation. Initial signs pointed to a burglary gone wrong, but it soon became clear that the attack was targeted. The Sievers’ friends and relatives were shocked. Teresa was a respected, charismatic physician, nicknamed a “modern-day Mother Teresa.” Yet someone hated her enough to bludgeon her to death.

Cracks appeared beneath the glossy surface of the Sievers’ lives. Teresa’s quest for fame had led her to make some questionable decisions. The couple’s marriage was passionate but volatile. Then there was Mark’s childhood best friend, who looked so much like him that the two were often mistaken for twins. The bond between the two men was intense and intimate.

In a compelling narrative that goes beyond conventional true crime tropes, acclaimed author and psychoanalyst Mikita Brottman delves into a case that encompasses both obsessive love and deep hatred, probing the corrosive, sometimes deadly nature of both.

Mikita Brottman will be joined in conversation by poet and MICA professor Jane Lewty.

About the Author:

Mikita Brottman is a writer and psychoanalyst living in Baltimore, Maryland. Her book, An Unexplained Death, was shortlisted for the Gold Dagger Award for nonfiction by the Crime Writers Association of the UK. She has a DPhil from Oxford University and is a professor of literature at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

About the Moderator:
Jane Lewty is the author of Bravura Cool (1913 Press) In One Form To Find Another (Cleveland State University Poetry Center). Her third book of poetry, Vespers, is forthcoming from the University of Iowa Press in November, 2026. She lives in Baltimore, and teaches at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

The story of how the mass mobilization for World War II catalyzed the national and international political movements and conflicts of the postwar period

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

Mia is not excited about the long, boring drive to Grandma’s house.

Too many miles. Too much waiting. Too little fun.

But then her dad lets her in on a secret game and everything changes.

Now, the trip that started out so dull suddenly feels much too short! And when they finally get to Grandma’s house, Mia discovers this special tradition runs deeper than she ever guessed.

With playful, not-to-be-missed illustrations and a tender family twist, Mia’s Cheetah celebrates the power of imagination waiting just outside our windows.

About the Author:

Amelia Bothe is an author and illustrator from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her debut picture book, Ellie Has a Secret, was an Amazon and B&N best pick of the month. Amelia graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2024 with a BFA in illustration and now lives in New York.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 3 pm. All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Free street and lot parking, bike parking, and electric car charging stations are available.If you need additional accommodations, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

This event is changing! Moving forward we'll be using Discord instead of Zoom. Please join us here: <a href="https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd">https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd</a><br><br>In the future we're also moving to a new meetup group. You can join that here: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/">https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/</a><br><br>We'll be hanging out and working on <a href="http://hackthebox.eu">hackthebox.eu</a> machines. We'll pick a machine to go after at the beginning of the evening and work together to hack into it. Please follow all rules listed here: <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.">https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.</a><br><br>Collaboration is allowed, spoiling boxes and sharing flags is not.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ict-qqxg-vnh
Or dial: (US) +1 636-707-2479 PIN: 829728690#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ict-qqxg-vnh?pin=5326283185025&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

Malik Page—though unless you're his mama, call him "Shake"—dreams of making the Marshall Grove varsity basketball squad as an eighth grader. Then he'll be on his way to joining the ranks of Chicago legends like his pops and late Uncle Kenny. But when Shake fractures his ankle in a championship game, he's sidelined for the first time since his first dribble.

As his world is turned upside down, Shake feels like there’s ginger ale bubbling in his chest and sweat slicking on his palms. With a best friend who’s getting more distant by the day, a growing silence between him and his dad, and varsity tryouts fast approaching, Shake will have to cross up every obstacle to find a way back onto the court—and back to being himself. Thankfully in Marshall Grove, the sky is always full of hope.

About the Author:

Julian Randall is a Living Queer Black poet from Chicago. His poetry and essays are published in New York Times Magazine, POETRY, and Vibe. He is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize. Julian holds an MFA in Poetry from Ole Miss. His first book, Refuse, won the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and was a finalist for an NAACP Image Award. Julian has previously worked as a youth mentor, teaching writing workshops to children on house arrest. He is the author of the Pilar Ramirez duology, The Chainbreakers, and Shook.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here.Doors will open to registered attendees at 3 pm. All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Free lot parking is available.If you need additional accommodations, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Network virtually with those located in the DMV (District of Columbia, Virginia & Maryland) and internationally!

This monthly Monday meeting is hosted by Maryland Blockchain Association, Blockchain Legal Institute, and Blockchain Legal Institute Foundation.

The Maryland Blockchain Association is the Maryland Chapter Lead for CryptoMondays. The MDBA's monthly virtual networking event is hosted monthly on the 1st Monday of each month. If you are interested in establishing a meetup in alliance with the MDBA and CryptoMondays please reach out.

The Maryland Blockchain Association is a trade association dedicated to representing the innovative tech community within Maryland to provide education, economic development and outreach to those within our local community.

CryptoMondays is a decentralized global community that brings together individuals passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

The Blockchain Legal Institute is a centralized library of decentralized resources & the only Institute specifically dedicated to help provide continuing education to lawyers, compliance officers, business professionals and those learning about digital assets.

The Blockchain Legal Institute Foundation is a non profit dedicated to developing digital asset educational resources for consumers and families.

Learn about the latest trends in digital currency and blockchain technology, and gain insights into the world of crypto-tokens, Bitcoin, Ethereum as well as updates involving the regulations impacting consumers and businesses within our world of blockchain, IoT, RWA, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology. Expert speakers will cover blockchain security, cryptography, and other relevant topics in the fast-evolving cryptocurrency market.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or new to the world of virtual currency, these virtual events are the perfect opportunity to network locally and internationally with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge in the realm of enterprise blockchain technology.

Don't miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve and explore the exciting opportunities that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have to offer.

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Mark Your Calendars for the 1st Monday of every Month! This event is hosted on a private zoom link to be shared after registration.

Speakers: Jacqueline Cooper, JD & Other Special Guests

Be sure to mark your calendar as we have speakers from around the globe to attend our Meet-Ups. Speakers will include those with knowledge about artificial intelligence, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tokens, Blockchain use cases, compliance, business development, DeFi, estate planning, finance, accounting, and so many other relevant topics.

Jacqueline Cooper, JD, NBCT, MA LDT, CCI, BMM: CEO: Blockchain Legal Institute, Founder: Maryland Blockchain Association, Partner of Cogent Law Group, Government Blockchain Association: Co-Chair Legal Working Group & GBA Talk Show Host, Global Blockchain Business Council, Media Ambassador, Author: Bitcoin Cinderella Blockchain Adventure series, Author: The Essential Digital Asset Organizer for Attorneys & Their Clients, Author: How to Use Digital Assets To Fundraise For Your Non Profit

Maryland Blockchain Association: Observing Member of the Global Blockchain Business Council & Maryland Chapter Lead for CryptoMondays

Since Edgar Allan Poe’s mysterious death in 1849, his stories and poems have captivated millions of readers around the world. Two centuries later, why do we continue to descend into the darkness of his imagination—and of the genres, from horror to crime, that he pioneered?

In this spellbinding and singular book, Guggenheim Fellow and Whiting grant recipient Emily Ogden plumbs the darkness within Poe and enters it alongside him. She interweaves stories from his mysterious and tragic life—from his strange disappearances and tortured romances to his nearly fatal use of opium—with those of his most famous readers and translators, including poet Charles Baudelaire, writer Julio Cortázar, and psychoanalyst Marie Bonaparte, a descendant of Napoleon and a patient of Sigmund Freud.

Tracing their passionate attachments to Poe—and Ogden’s own, unexpectedly sparked when she taught an introductory Poe course at the University of Virginia, where Poe himself was once a student—Darkness Becomes Bright makes a different case for literature from the one we most often hear. This exquisite volume shows how Poe’s vision and its echoes across the generations allow us to make peace with our own flawed humanity.

Emily Ogden will be joined in conversation by by WYPR's Senior News Analyst Tom Hall.

About the Author:
Emily Ogden is the author of On Not Knowing: How to Love and Other Essays and Credulity: A Cultural History of US Mesmerism. The recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, a Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant, and a Mellon Fellowship in the Columbia Society of Fellows, she is a professor of English at the University of Virginia.

About the Moderator:

Tom Hall is WYPR's Senior News Analyst. He was the host of Midday, the award-winning, highly rated news and public policy program on WYPR Radio that featured interviews with elected officials, community leaders, as well as thought provoking authors, artists, researchers, journalists and scholars from around the world.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

Doors | 7:00 pm // Show Time | 8:00 pm

The Membership Committee focuses on recruiting and onboarding new members while strengthening the overall value of the GBCC experience. Committee members help shape membership strategy, identify prospects, and ensure members are meaningfully connected to chamber programs and resources.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

Learn more and RSVP: <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/events/taking-the-public-to-the-psc" target="_blank">https://actionnetwork.org/events/taking-the-public-to-the-psc</a><br><span><br></span><br><span>Join Extinction Rebellion DC and rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.</span>

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Come down to TouchPoint Baltimore for
FREE GROCERIES
from So What Else, available
every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-6 pm
.
Available food options vary each week but typically include a selection of fresh produce, breads, snacks, and non-perishable goods. This resource is open to all Thread young people and their families, as well as
volunteers
and staff.

Fall 2026 RoboCEO to benefit LET'S GO

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sri-gkbn-jeg
Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6325 PIN: 618246462#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sri-gkbn-jeg?pin=4755500941824&hs=7

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

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We are looking forward to our Pastoral Leadership Retreat in 2026 at the Spruce Lake Retreat Center in the Pocono Mountains, October 8-10, 2026.
Please note that we will not be accepting walk-in, day-of registrations this year.  All registrations must happen in advance, prior to the start date of the event.  Please plan ahead and do not show up without having registered.
Registration closes on October 1 , 2026.
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Pricing for on-site lodging:
Single Room | $460 – All sessions + meals included
Double Room | $340 per person – All sessions + meals included
Triple Room | $280 per person – All sessions + meals included
*Double and triple rooms will be shared by other registrants and assigned by the registration staff.
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Day Pass Pricing:
Must pre-register.  No walk-in registrations permitted.
Friday + Saturday Pass (All sessions & Friday Breakfast thru Saturday Breakfast included. No lodging) | $100
Full Weekend Pass (All sessions & Thursday Dinner thru Saturday Breakfast included. No lodging) | $125
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When should I arrive?

If you registered for the full weekend, check in will start at 4P on Thursday. Dinner is at 5P
If you registered for Friday + Saturday, you may come at 7A on Friday. Breakfast is at 8A(Friday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and Saturday Breakfast will be included)

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Balance Due / Cancellation / Refund Policy
Registrations submitted after September 1st will incur a 20% fee increase.
Any remaining balances on partial payments must be paid in full by September 1st to avoid a 20% increase.
All cancellations must be made by September 1st to be eligible for a refund. As rooms and meals are confirmed and paid for in advance, refunds may not be available for last-minute cancellations.
All refunds are subject to a small processing fee.

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These prices are for 2 nights of lodging per person. We must charge you for 2 nights even if you come for 1.  No walk-in, day-of registrations will be accepted.  Registration must happen in advance before the online registration is closed.
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How To Register?
An email was sent to attendees from 2025 on March 30 with the registration link and the details for this event. Please, first refer to that email to register and/or check with your pastor to get the details.
Please note, you must pre-register as walk-in registrations, even for day passes, will not be accommodated.
Additionally, you can email events@ggwo.org to find out more.
We are looking forward to a great time of fellowshipping together and hearing from amazing men of God in our ministry.

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

<p>SUMMARY:<br>The DEF CON Group 443, also known as DC443, is an interest group designed to discuss general hacking and its culture, information security (InfoSec), and related topics. Our group’s interests include InfoSec, SDR, Hackathons, Speaker Events (MiniCons), Capture The Flags (CTFs), Binary Reversing/Exploitation, Ham Radio, Lock Picking, Micro Electronics, Web Development, etc.</p><p>We plan to meet every other week on Fridays at Unallocated space. Meetings can include Talks, projects, trivia nights, workshops, or contests and CTFs.</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://dc443.org/">https://dc443.org</a><br>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/dc443_">https://twitter.com/dc443_</a></p><p>GOAL: Learn about new and existing interests and grow the Unallocated Space community.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: Yourself and friends</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL:<br>Any</p><p></p><p>PRESENTER: Adam (Digital Tinker)</p>

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Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

Join constitutional law scholar Maxwell Stearns for a discussion of his award-winning book, Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy. Americans across the political spectrum increasingly express frustration with their electoral choices, their political parties, and the functioning of our governmental institutions. Drawing upon illustrations from popular culture and the experiences of democracies around the world, Stearns identifies the root problem of two-party presidentialism. Stearns explores why coalition governments, multiparty competition, and parliamentary institutions have proved more successful around the globe and how their best features can be pragmatically adapted to the United States.

Stearns will examine popularly discussed alternatives, including ranked-choice voting, the national popular vote, and congressional term limits. He will explain why, despite the growing attention such reforms have received, none address the profound challenges confronting American democracy and each faces fundamental enactment challenges. In this engaging and accessible presentation, Stearns will discuss the continuing crisis of democratic governance, the prospects for meaningful reform, and why serious conversations about constitutional design matter more than ever.

About the Author:

Maxwell L. Stearns is the Venable, Baetjer & Howard Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law. He has authored dozens of articles and several books on the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and the economic analysis of law.

About the Program:

Books will be available for purchase.Street parking, ADA-accessible parking spot, and bike parking available. There is a public parking garage nearby. The EV charging station is temporarily out of service.

Description: This event is for CCAN's local chapter in Northern VA--the NOVA New Leaf Team. These monthly hybrid meetings allow team members to share updates, collaborate on campaigns and build relationships. <br><br>We will <b>start our hybrid meeting promptly at 2:15pm</b>. <b>If you are attending in person, arrive by 2pm</b> so you have time to set up your laptop and socialize :). The zoom link for remote attendees will be provided upon request.<br><br>Please email Ting Waymouth, Northern Virginia Organizer, at <a href="mailto:ting@chesapeakeclimate.org" target="_blank">ting@chesapeakeclimate.org</a>, if you would like to join!   <br><br>Fill out an interest form for the NOVA New Leaf Team: <a href="https://act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/49671/data/1" target="_blank">https://act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/49671/data/1</a>

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

For new and long-time members, and members with new employees. Learn how to maximize your membership. Learn how to get involved with the chamber; how to use our new web tools and calendar; how to leverage membership to grow your brand; or just come for a refresher. Meet other new members. For new, prospective, and current members.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

In person attendance encouraged!
This meeting of the Hart-Miller Island Citizens Oversight Committee (HMI COC) will be on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room at 2200 Broening Highway, Baltimore 21224. The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) will provide a light supper.

Hart-Miller Island Citizens Oversight Committee - October 13, 2026
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For those looking to introduce RPGs to young players, Scales & Tales offers simple rules, easy instructions, and fun activities for family and friends to enjoy. With a breakdown of different heroes and characters, an easy adventure full of silly creatures, and fun games and puzzles to play together, this book offers hours of fun without overwhelming young readers with game mechanics.

Scales & Tales is a rule book, an easy instruction manual, and an activity book all in one! With clear and concise language, along with adorable illustrations, this book serves as the perfect introduction to role-playing games for kids and parents alike. It includes everything a new player would need to start a tabletop role-playing game: imagination starters, heroes, drawing games, monsters, epic quests, and more! Scales & Tales contains ways of augmenting your traditional “End-Boss Combat” with fun drawing games and party puzzles.

With fun illustrations, clear instructions, and kid-friendly games to “slay” the enemy, this book will bring in players of all ages for hours of fun.

About the Author:

Kevin Sherry grew up in Southern New Jersey before moving to Baltimore to study Art at the Maryland Institute, College of Art. He is the author and illustrator of many children's picture books including I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, which received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, and a spot in the Original Art Show hosted by the Society of Illustrators. He is also the creator of the hilarious chapter books series The Yeti Files. He is a chef, an avid cyclist, and a performer of hilarious puppet shows for kids and adults. Kevin lives with his wonderful wife Erin and their two cats, Kinkos and Ruby. Kevin does school visits and lectures and book signings!

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here.Doors will open to registered attendees at 2pm. All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.ADA accessible parking spot, free street parking, and bike parking available. The EV charging station is temporarily out of service.If you need additional accommodations, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!

Power Hour Luncheons are an investment in your network, your growth, and your journey toward success. And here's the bonus: all attendees receive a curated list of contacts. Power Hour Lunch contacts can form the basis for a powerful referral network. Join us for an extraordinary blend of professionalism and fun, all while practicing your 30-second pitch. Don't forget your business cards! Many thanks to our Power Hour Lunch Series Sponsor, First Financial Federal Credit Union . GBCC members can bring credit union benefits to their employees through our partnership with FFFCU-just reach out to Lene McCollum today! FFFCU is a four-time Baltimore's Best bank/credit union! Members enjoy the monthly connections made through GBCC's events, and we hope you will join GBCC too. Contact Membership and Events Manager, Marie Officer, membership@greaterbaltimorechamber.org . Registration is required. We will share attendee information with those who register and those who attend (to protect your information).

Open House Night - Come join us and check out what UAS is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to UAS before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Hosting Keyholder: Whitney

#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Roz Chast teams up with her fellow New Yorker cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein to rip the Tupperware lid off what's really going on in their kitchens.

The kitchen is the “heart of the home,” or at least it's supposed to be. But wait! What's that lurking under the sink? Behind the cabinets? In the back of the refrigerator?! When celebrated New Yorker cartoonists Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein confessed to each other that their kitchens were far from Martha Stewart perfect, they knew they couldn't be the only ones cracking under the pressure of their pressure cookers.

In The Two Saddest Kitchens, Roz and Jason combine their hilarious cartoon sensibilities to take (chicken) stock of everything from tragic pantries to the secret double life of Mr. Clean. Let Roz and Jason guide you through their divine kitchen comedy as they ponder the fancy utensils that will never be used, the recipes that will never be followed, and the dream kitchens that exist only on the astral plane, which is maybe for the best.

About the Authors:

Roz Chast’s cartoons began appearing in the New Yorker in 1978, where she has since published more than one thousand. She is the author of the graphic memoirs Can We Talk About Something More Pleasant?, a #1 New York Times bestseller (100+ weeks), a National Book Critics Circle Award and Kirkus Prize winner and finalist for the National Book Award; National Bestseller I Must Be Dreaming; Going Into Town (Winner of the New York City Book Award); What I Hate: From A to Z; and her cartoon collections The Party, After You Left and Theories of Everything, among others. She was awarded the Harvey Hall of Fame Award. She lives in Connecticut and New York.

Jason Adam Katzenstein is a cartoonist and comedy writer whose work has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and MAD Magazine. He is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir Everything Is an Emergency. He lives in New York.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

As tech bosses fall in line with the right, tech workers are fighting back. This is the rousing inside story of their movement—and the way it spawned an anti-worker backlash now reshaping the industry.

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<p>SUMMARY: Locksport @ UAS.</p><p></p><p>GOAL: Learn how locks work and how to pick them.</p><p></p><p>THINGS TO BRING: just yourself or locks &amp; tools.</p><p></p><p>SKILL LEVEL: all</p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: var(--textfield-surface);">PRESENTER: MacGnG</span><br></p><p><a href="https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/locksport-md-toool/" id="ow517" __is_owner="true">https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/locksport-md-toool/</a><span style="background-color: var(--textfield-surface);"><br></span></p>

Doors | 6:30 pm // Show Time | 7:30 pm

The Events & Programming Committee helps plan, refine, and execute GBCC’s robust calendar of events. Members collaborate on event concepts, logistics, and engagement strategies, with additional meetings focused on specific upcoming programs or signature events. This committee will oversee sub-committees for specific events, like our Annual Meeting and other signature events we are looking to add to our event calendar. If you love organizing events, this is a great way to get involved!

The Executive Committee of the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce meets regularly to provide strategic leadership and oversight in support of the Chamber’s mission to strengthen and advocate for the regional business community. Acting on behalf of the Board of Directors between full Board meetings, the committee addresses time-sensitive matters, supports the President & CEO, and helps guide organizational priorities. Meetings may include discussion of governance, financial health, advocacy efforts, member engagement strategies, and initiatives that advance economic growth across Greater Baltimore.

Unallocated Space is hosting Happy Hour!

This is an unstructured event where we can all get together, break bread, and hang out virtually. Bring your preferred beverage, some good conversation, and let&#39;s chat!

This is a virtual event hosted over Zoom.

Sometimes we play DnD or Minecraft.

In person attendance encouraged!

Pearce Creek Implementation Committee - October 16, 2026
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&lt;p&gt;This three-part virtual leadership series is designed to equip bankers with the essential skills and mindsets needed to lead effectively [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

Every Friday at noon tune into Virginia Interfaith Power &amp; Light's Facebook Live for Environmental Justice NOW! <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL">https://www.facebook.com/VAIPL</a>

Doors | 6:00 pm // Show Time | 7:00 pm

This event is changing! Moving forward we'll be using Discord instead of Zoom. Please join us here: <a href="https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd">https://discord.gg/sF8P8fY5Nd</a><br><br>In the future we're also moving to a new meetup group. You can join that here: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/">https://www.meetup.com/hack-the-box-meetup-baltimore/</a><br><br>We'll be hanging out and working on <a href="http://hackthebox.eu">hackthebox.eu</a> machines. We'll pick a machine to go after at the beginning of the evening and work together to hack into it. Please follow all rules listed here: <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.">https://www.hackthebox.eu/home/rules.</a><br><br>Collaboration is allowed, spoiling boxes and sharing flags is not.

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Weekly recurring community food distribution and service opportunity hosted by Columbia Community Care every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Join us for an informal gathering of Python enthusiasts at ZiPani, where we'll blend our love for coding with the rich aroma of coffee! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this meetup is designed for everyone who enjoys Python programming in a relaxed environment.

Plan:

* **Casual Coding:** Work on your personal projects, get help, or share your code with others.
* **Open Discussion:** From Python libraries to best practices, let's talk about what's on your mind.
* **Networking:** Meet other local Python developers, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next coding buddy or collaborator.

Why Attend?

* Learn something new or share your knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.
* Get real-time help with coding problems or brainstorm new ideas.
* Discover local job opportunities or side projects within the Python community.

No need for formal presentations or slides; this is all about conversation and collaboration. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

We will be discussing current events and blockchain technology. Anyone is welcome regardless of where you are at with your Bitcoin journey.

When Grandma Olivia Hollis passes away, her funeral reunites four generations of heirs, complete with a surprise will. Grandma has orchestrated a New Orleans scavenger hunt for her female relatives, determined to bring her family back together if it’s the last thing she does. Everyone game? If not, no one gets a dime.

Of course, Grandma, bless her meddling heart, has other motives in mind for all of them. Especially for her guarded sister, Mona, who fled decades ago and never looked back. Following a preplanned itinerary for one revelatory week, the women find themselves on a Mississippi River jazz cruise, braving a bayou swamp tour, uncovering forgotten histories in old cemeteries, rekindling former flames, and, just as grandma planned, unlocking what they’ve hidden from each other for far too long.

Amid beignets, popcorn shrimp, and chicory coffee―so bitter and sweet―these women just might discover that no matter what awaits them at the end, the real treasure is becoming the family they were meant to be.

About the Author:

Leslie Gray Streeter is the author of the novel Family & Other Calamities and the memoir Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like “Journey” in the Title. In addition, Leslie is an award-winning journalist and columnist for The Baltimore Banner, a cohost of the podcast Fine Beats & Cheeses, and a frequent speaker on grief. She is also a slow runner, an amateur vegan cook, and a fan of Law & Order. Leslie lives in Baltimore with her son, Brooks. For more information, visit www.lesliegraystreeter.com.

About the Moderator:

Lynne Streeter Childress is a playwright, actor, teaching artist, singer, director, and the founder and artistic director of Building Better People Productions, an organization based in Annapolis. This is her 31st year in professional theater, with much of that experience in theater for young audiences. This includes performing at the Kennedy Center, Arena Stage and Adventure Theatre, and teaching for institutions like the Folger Shakespeare Library, Everyman Theatre, and Baltimore School for the Arts. Through all those experiences, Lynne has seen firsthand how theater can communicate the most important things in the clearest and most interesting of ways, especially to young people. Lynne is on the Arts In Education roster for the Maryland States Arts Council and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, and through Building Better People Productions, has served students served by the Arlington (VA) Humanities Project, Arts Every Day, and the Howard County Arts Council, among others. She also co-hosts the podcast “Fine Beats and Cheeses” with her twin sister, Leslie Gray Streeter. Lynne lives in Annapolis with her husband and her son.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 1 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking lot available along the side of the building.

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Talk #0: Introductions and Meetup Updates**
by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth

**Talk #1: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Talk #2: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Related Links**
Github Repo: [http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/](http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/)
O'Reilly Book: [https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/](https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/)
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering](https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering)
Generative AI Free Course on DeepLearning.ai: [https://bit.ly/gllm](https://bit.ly/gllm)

Notes on a Blacklash is veteran White House reporter April Ryan’s gripping, soul-baring look at what happens when the world suddenly turns its full attention on you. This isn’t just the story of one viral moment with President Trump. It’s about the avalanche that follows: the scrutiny, the emotional and physical toll, and the way your identity can become fuel for headlines and hashtags.

April pulls back the curtain on what it truly costs to be seen and what it takes to survive it. With vulnerability and power, she recounts the moments that made her go viral, not because she chased attention, but because she showed up authentically. Her presence, her truth, and her refusal to shrink under pressure struck a chord and sparked cultural firestorms.

From a high-stakes press room showdown to the history-making decision by Vice President Kamala Harris, from the public disrespect of Stevie Wonder to the slap heard around the world, April explores how race, gender, and power collide in a world addicted to outrage and instant opinions.

At its core, this book explores visibility—its price, its power, and the fight to reclaim your story when millions are watching. What does it mean to go viral when your hair is politicized, your voice is policed, and your very existence is treated as a threat? Sometimes, this is what it feels like when the spotlight finds you: uninvited, unrelenting, and impossible to ignore.

About the Author:

April Ryan is a renowned journalist, author, and political analyst. She hosts The Tea with April on Substack and has authored Black Women Will Save the World and Under Fire. Based in the surrounding Baltimore area, Ryan continues to amplify critical conversations on race, gender, and politics.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. Seating for registered attendees in Wheeler Auditorium is first come, first served. All registered in-person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

<br>Monday evenings, we will be open for Project Night - a night to work on, collaborate on, or brainstorm on whatever projects you're currently working on or interested in.<br>Don't have a project? Come see what others are working on and get involved or get ideas. If you have an concept for a group project, bring your ideas and seek out others to join you.<br><br>Project Night is a great opportunity to make progress on your projects as a regularly scheduled event. Anyone is welcome to work on projects any time the space is open, but a dedicated night--just for this--is really fantastic.<br><br>Please check out our COVID restrictions at:&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan" id="ow605" __is_owner="true">https://wiki.unallocatedspace.org/wiki/index.php?title=COVID-19_Reopening_Plan</a><br><br>Key: Bowie<br>Free and open to the public

&lt;p&gt;September 29, 2026 - October 1, 2026 | October 20, 2026 - October 21, 2026 Developed in partnership with the University of Richmond Robins [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

Official Maryland Port Commission meeting agenda posting.

The Ambassadors Council serves as the welcoming arm of GBCC, helping new members feel connected and supported from day one. Ambassadors assist with member outreach, attend ribbon cuttings and events, and act as relationship-builders and goodwill representatives of the chamber. They regularly visit current members and meet monthly to strategize outreach. To be an Ambassador, members must be in the chamber for three months, attend events regularly, and particiapte in a brief orientation. Monthly in-person meetings.

The Marketing Committee supports GBCC’s brand, messaging, and visibility across digital, print, and community channels. Members contribute ideas and expertise to promote events, programs, and member businesses while helping the chamber tell its story clearly and consistently.

Join the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce at the Pikesville Armory for a community-focused farmers market featuring locally sourced, home-made, home-grown, and home-baked goods. This market is designed to support small businesses, artisans, and local producers while providing residents with fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming setting. To ensure variety and a great experience for shoppers, vendor duplication is not permitted. Pop-up business vendors are welcome and may apply to participate for a fee of $50 per market day. For vendor applications or additional information, please email info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org .

There is no shortage of footage immortalizing the men who spoke at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, when 250,000 Americans gathered beneath the Lincoln Memorial to call for an end to segregation. There were reverends and rabbis, activists and Rat-Pack icons—and of course the day’s headliner, whose prophetic dream of a post-Jim Crow world has forever defined the Civil Rights Movement. But there is no “class photo” of the Black women who helped organize the march, performed on its main stage, or were honored during its “Tribute to Negro Women Fighters for Freedom.”

In How Bright the Path Grows, Marcia Chatelain weaves a gleaming group portrait of these singular women. Among this cohort were several household names: vaudeville icon Josephine Baker; civil rights activist Rosa Parks, gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, and Daisy Bates, champion of the Little Rock Nine. But many were relative unknowns, including Eva Jessye, the choir director who designed the day’s musical program, and Anna Hedgeman, the coordinator who pushed in the eleventh hour for a tribute to Black women’s work.

How Bright the Path Grows is a scintillating group biography, rendering the lives of thirteen Black women visionaries—some famous, others soon to be—in novelistic detail and like never seen before.

Marcia Chatelain will be joined in conversation by award-winning journalist and author Elaine Weiss.

About the Author:

Marcia Chatelain is a Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Africana studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of South Side Girls and Franchise, which won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in History, the James Beard Foundation Book Award for Writing, the Hagley Prize for Business History, and the Lawrence W. Levine Award from the Organization of American Historians. An active public speaker and educational consultant, Chatelain has received awards and honors from the Ford Foundation, the American Association of University Women, and the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

About the Moderator:

Elaine Weiss is an award-winning journalist, author, and public speaker. She is the author of Fruits of Victory: The Woman’s Land Army of the Great War; The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote, and her most recent book, Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement. Elaine lives with her husband in Baltimore, Maryland. Find out more at ElaineWeiss.com.

About the Program:

To attend in person please register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will be presented in-person and virtually. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762.

B.I.G. Table Talks for Solopreneurs B.I.G. Table Talks is a monthly, members-only discussion series designed specifically for solopreneur members who want practical insight, meaningful conversation, and real connection with peers facing similar business challenges. Presented by the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Banks Impact Group (B.I.G. Consulting), these sessions combine data-informed insights with psychology-based approaches to leadership, performance, and business growth. Each gathering features guided, interactive table discussions rooted in current member survey insights—so the conversations reflect what actually matters to you right now. This is not a lecture. It’s a collaborative, small-group experience focused on sharing perspectives, learning from one another, and walking away with ideas you can put into practice immediately. B.I.G. Table Talks meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 pm and is free for GBCC Solopreneurs and emerging leaders . Come ready to engage, connect, and grow—one conversation at a time.

Every Wednesday | 3-6 pm
Location:
TouchPoint: 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite P, Baltimore, MD 21215
About:
Join us each Wednesday to strengthen relationships and explore post-high school pathways. Get in-person Thread Family planning & support.
Who should attend?
Open to all Thread young people and volunteers looking for programming, resources, activities, and partners to support post high school pathways and plans.
How do I support?
You can RSVP in advance using the links below, or just show up (bring other volunteers and young people with you!) If you like having a specific role you can sign ahead of time
here
, or just ask for a role when you get to the check-in table!!!
Summer Focus: Launching Young People into Maryland Corps/Service Year!
This summer at TouchPoint
threadHOURS
, we are dedicating space and time each Wednesday to launching our young people into life-changing career and service pathways through the
Maryland Corps / Service Year Option
.
Every week at threadHOURS, we will feature specialized presentations, hands-on application support, and direct access to resource partners. Whether your young person is ready to apply, exploring placement options in healthcare, tech, education, or another field, or just starting to think about their next professional steps, threadHOURS is the ultimate one-stop shop to get them across the finish line.
How you can roll as a volunteer:
Don't let your young person navigate this process alone. Commit to attending threadHOURS with them this summer. Your presence as a sounding board, a motivator, and an extra set of eyes on an application and pathway choice is exactly the relational scaffolding they need to confidently step into these paid, full-time opportunities.
Upcoming Specific Activities & Resources:
July 22 (
RSVP HERE
)
AND
July 29
(
RSVP HERE
) --
Programming so good, we're offering it twice!
Maryland Corps/Service Year Programming:
STRIVE Info Session & Intake
: The Center for Urban Families team will be on site to provide an overview on the what, how, and why of STRIVE, a 3-week workforce readiness intensive that is a required component for all Thread Maryland Corps/Service Year Members. Please encourage your young person to attend this session and being intake as early as possible, and volunteers should join to learn what to expect from STRIVE!
Relational Tech AI App Building Workshop
: What if technology helped us connect, not just scroll?We want Thread young people to help us build digital tools that meet our community’s needs. In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, you will design and build apps using AI that strengthen relationships and support our community. (
NOTE: Thread is offering Service Year positions as Relational Tech Fellows, so young people interested in that placement are strongly encouraged to attend a Relational Tech workshop first
)
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
Other Programming:
Building Block for Young Men
: A dedicated space for CES staff to facilitate meaningful conversations with young men in Thread about their day-to-day experiences, challenges, goals, and personal growth, while building connection, trust, and peer support.
August 5
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!
August 12
︱
RSVP HERE
Maryland Corps/Service Year Support Office
: Drop in to our "official" office (Room 122) to ask questions, get help completing applications, browse our position catalog, and find out about key steps and deadlines!
MORE PROGRAMMING TO BE CONFIRMED SOON -- STAY TUNED!