Heavy Rains Predicted

                            Heavy Rains Predicted

               Sweep and bag trash and leaves. Keep storm drains open.

 

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., today reminds citizens to stay alert to the possible heavy rain predicted to reach the region this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from 6:00 p.m. today until 8:00 a.m. Friday. Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with localized spots potentially getting up to a foot of rain.

Trash and loose debris should be secured at all times. Loose material can end up entering and clogging storm drains, leading to flooding. Leaves have also begun to fall and can become a source of storm inlet blockage. Please make every attempt to rake, mulch and bag your leaves before the storm. Sweeping leaves and trash from sidewalks, alleys and gutters will keep this material out of the drains.

Examine the storm drain inlet near your home or business now. Sweep and bag leaves and trash you may find at these storm drain inlets along your curb or in your alley.  If the drain appears to be blocked by debris, please call 311 now so that DPW crews can address it. Please do not park on top of the drain inlet.
Be aware of possible rising water along streams and in low-lying areas. Blocked storm drains may increase the potential for flooding at these locations.

Please follow the storm's progress in the local media. Be especially mindful that power outages caused by storms can lead to water pumping interruptions, so always have bottled water on hand.
For more information on how to prepare for bad weather, visit the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management's website at http://emergency.baltimorecity.gov/.

Dumpster Day

WILSON PARK/ NORTHERN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

NOTICE

COMMUNITY PITCH- IN /BULK TRASH PICK- UP DUMPSTER

Saturday – October 1, 2016

8:30 AM- Until it’s Full

At the Corner of Wrenwood & E. 43^rd Street

UNTIL IT IS FULL

(Once it’s full that’s it; it will not return)

NO Household Appliances, Building Materials, Tires, Tire Rims, etc. are to be put in the dumpster. For the removal of those items call 311.

Gather Important Community Information

How to Address Community Nuisances

How to Address Community Nuisances

Steps for Call 311:

• collect all pertinent information, such as the address, detailed description of the issue, people involved, license plate #, etc.  before you report.
• Dial 311 or use the website at www.baltimorecity.gov
• Report issue and provide detailed information to ensure proper City service. Please write down the Service Request numbers and details of the service.

We have included the purpose and history of 311 below:
Baltimore City 311

311 is the Baltimore City Central Call Center. Baltimore City was the first municipality to use 311, in 1996.  Most recently, the 311 call center can now be used as an I-phone and Android app, to report issues to the city in real time.  The 311 call center is to be used for non-emergency police issues and issues related to city services. 311 is a computer program that can track calls and send work orders to various City departments.

The 311 call center serves (4) four purposes:

• - request services of the city (i.e. bulk trash or community dumpster)
• - report neighborhood nuisances (i.e. high grass, pot holes etc.)
• - legal record for the city for when the city goes to court on nuisance properties (it is important to call and build a record)
• - it tells the mayor how much to budget for each city department

National Night Out 2016

At the beginning of August Wilson Park Northern celebrated National Night Out with a cook-out  at Willow Ave Park. About 80 people attended including our first responders, faith partners, educators, neighbors and children.

Our first responders shared safety and crime prevention tips with neighbors and provided candy and snacks for our youth. The Fire Department, Truck 30, was especially engaging and a favorite among the youth– the Hook & Ladder was a big hit.

Aside from the music entertainment that comes with a cook-out; the ESTEEM Club (Guilford Elem/ Middle) provided STEM activities and face painting for the youth. Plenty of food, music and neighbors enjoying each other’s company– it was a great time had by all.

STEM Entrepreneur Summer Activities 2016

Summer 2016 has been packed with activities for Wilson Park Northern. In the month  of July committed Wilson Park Northern residents and supporters volunteered their days to managing STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) activities for community youth. About 60 children registered.

Participants received free breakfast, lunch, music lessons and completed fun science projects. The idea for the STEM summer activities was born out of the necessity to accommodate children who had no other constructive summer plans and to expose the children to the sciences as the 21st Century work force is infused with science and technology.

The STEM summer activities also was able to provide work experience to teenage youth workers.
We would like to especially thank the participants, Wilson Park Christian Community Church, Mrs. P. Gray, Mr. Eddie, Ms. Carroll, Mr. R. Tyler and Mr. & Mrs. Gibson

WP Carter Pool Family Swim

WP Carter Pool Family Swim


The Walter P Carter Pool is regularly open for public/community swim from 2:30 - 5pm Monday - Friday and on Saturday 12 - 2pm ; 2:30 - 5pm Sunday 1 - 4pm. Every Thursday WPC Pool is open for extended use from 5 to 7pm for Family swim hours. There is a $1 admission.

City Pools extend Hours for Code Red Heat Alert

City Pools extend hours in response to Code Red Heat Alert

Baltimore, MD (July 14, 2016)— Baltimore City Recreation and Parks has announced that Baltimore City pools will operate on an adjusted schedule due to the Code Red Heat Alert in effect today, July 14. Normal swim sessions are suspended and pools will operate with two-hour open swim sessions with a 30-minute intermission. Neighborhood/Walk-to pools will remain open an additional two hours and park pools will remain an additional 90 minutes.

Hours are as follows:
NEIGHBORHOOD/WALK-TO POOLS will operate three (3) swim sessions:
• Noon - 2:00 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Capacity: 100 swimmers per session
             
PARK POOLS will operate four (4) swim sessions:
• Noon - 2:00 p.m.
• 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Capacity: 300 swimmers per session
**Program schedules at Patterson and Lake Clifton Park Pools will remain the same

All swimmers must exit the facility at the end of each two-hour swim session. At the end of intermission, swimmers must pay the admission fee to enter/re-enter the pool. This rotating schedule provides all swimmers an opportunity to enter the pools on days when attendance is high and gives staff the opportunity take breaks from the heat. Visitors are encourage to be patient, stay hydrated and wear sunscreen.

 Admission to Baltimore City park pools is $2 per two-hour session and $1 per two-hour session for neighborhood walk-to pools.

 For more information, please call BCRP’s Aquatics Division at 410.396.3838.

Family Swim at Walter P. Carter Pool

FAMILY SWIM

at

 WP CARTER POOL

Thursday, July 7, 2016

5:30 to 7:30 PM

Admission $1

Baltimore City Super Summer- Supper @ WPC Rec Ctr.

 

Children Ages 18 and UNDER can receive free summer meals at the

Walter P. Carter Recreation Center

Supper Only

Monday- Friday

6:15- 7:15 PM

820 E. 43rd Street

Baltimore, MD 21212

June 27, 2016-- August 26, 2016

 

Prayer Walks

The Prayer Walks have resumed this summer. Our first prayer walk was Friday, June 24th. This year we're putting a special focus on the WPC recreation center. 

The rec center has seen transition and is still going through a transition of management from.the school system back to recreation and parks dept. Time is filled with swift transitions and in transitions can unfortunately cause some form of chaos. So, the first prayer walk was on the grounds of WPC, praying for the rec staff and volunteers and the pool staff and participants. 

The prayers also included our petition to keep our 8000 sq ft rec center in the mist of the new school design.  The 21st century school building process, all schools are guaranteed up to 3000 sq ft of community space,  which includes recreation space, Out of School Time (After school Program), community school coordinator office, food pantry, mental health provider etc. . . 3000 sq ft gets eaten up quickly, and the prior rec center operator proved that 8000 sq ft wasn't enough. 

On the brighter side, we were able to secure a summer meal program in the rec center provided by the Family League, via Grace UMC and community volunteers. The dinner runs from 6-7:15pm Monday through Friday ages 18 and under. Also, we have secured a Karate Program for youth/ families. The karate program operates every Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Come check it out.

Maryland Legal Aid is announcing a free legal clinic

Camp Baltimore Registration Open Now

Take Simple Steps Now to Prepare for Seasonal Stresses & Strains on the Water System

Take Simple Steps Now to Prepare for Seasonal Stresses and Strains on the Water System

 

BALTIMORE – The year 2016 greeted us with a historic snowfall in January, but Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudy S. Chow, P.E., reminds residents that “We still have several weeks of winter to go.” Last year, the temperatures plunged into the single digits twice on the week of President's Day and below freezing temperatures were consistent until early-mid March. Currently, forecasts are calling for low temperatures in the single digits by this weekend and the Baltimore area may not break out of the sub-freezing range for a while. Residents are reminded to take the following steps to protect their pipes. When the mercury remains below 25 degrees: Run a thin stream of water from a faucet overnight. Moving water is less likely to freeze than still water Make sure interior plumbing that may be exposed to cold air is insulated Make sure outdoor spigots are turned off from the inside and drained from the outside A frozen or broken pipe can cause damage and be expensive to repair A frozen service line, leading from the water meter to the property, may require an invasive procedure to be dug up and replaced -- at the owner's expense. Did you know? The meters installed throughout Baltimore and more than one-third of Baltimore County as part of the BaltiMeter upgrade are intentionally designed to break if the water inside them freezes? That’s right! It is far easier and less costly to replace a meter than to dig up and replace a broken pipe. Speaking of pipes, our crews and on-call contractors, will work day and night as necessary to repair damaged pipes and meters. But it is far easier and more convenient to prevent breaks than repair them. Homeowners are encouraged to explore the extra step to protect their pipes, and their pocketbooks, with a water and sewer line protection plan. For additional information, call HomeServe at 1-855-807-6631 or visiting www.homeservusa.com. For water service emergencies call 311 or 410-396-5352.

Baltimore Education Coalition's Legislative Preview Night 2016

Youth Works Pre-Registration is Up

Youth Pre-Registration 

You must do two things to get registered:

1. Pre-register online between January 4 and March 11, 2016
2. Once you have registered, we will contact you by email for all future contact to set up an in-person certification interview between January 25 and April 2, 2016

PRE-REGISTER ONLINE:

If you have never signed up online for YouthWorks: 

1. You must use your current, active email address to create an account at on the YouthWorks page.
   • If you do not have an email account: You can setup one for free through Google/Gmail
2. Go to youthworks.oedworks.com between January 4 and March 11, 2016 and complete an online application
   • If you are having problems creating your account: Email ywhelpdesk@oedworks.com
3. You will receive a confirmation email with the date, time, and location of your in-person certification interview.
4. If you are under 18 and do not currently have a work permit, apply for a work permit HERE. After completing the work permit, print it out, sign it and have your parent/guardian sign it and bring it to your certification appointment. Continue by reading the ATTEND AN IN-PERSON CERTIFICATION INTERVIEW section below...

If you have ever tried to sign up online for YouthWorks: 

1. You must use the same email account you used to create an account at youthworks.oedworks.com previously.
   • If you have forgotten your password: click 'I forgot my password' on the log-in page and the system will send you your password in the email address you used last year
   • If you have forgotten which email you used: Email ywhelpdesk@oedworks.com
2. Go to youthworks.oedworks.com between January 4 and March 11, 2016 and complete an online application
   • If you are having problems creating your account: Email ywhelpdesk@oedworks.com
3. You will receive a confirmation email with the date, time, and location of your in-person interview.
4. If you are under 18 and do not currently have a work permit, apply for a work permit HERE. After completing the work permit, print it out, sign it and have your parent/guardian sign it and bring it to your certification appointment. Continue by reading the ATTEND AN IN-PERSON CERTIFICATION INTERVIEW section below...

ATTEND AN IN-PERSON CERTIFICATION INTERVIEW

• Once your pre-registration form has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with the date, time and location of your in-person certification interview within 5 days of your submission. It will be some time between January 25th and April 2nd, 2016.
• If you never had a YW interview or did not provide all your necessary documents in your previous interview(s), you will need to bring the following to your appointment:
  • Birth certificate
  • Social Security card
  • Proof of identification (Maryland state ID or school ID)
  • A printed and signed copy of your pre-registration form
  • Verification of family income at your certification appointment
  • Ages 14-17: A signed work permit
  • Men ages 18+: a printed copy of your selective service registration verification  

• If you went through a YW interview last year and brought all the necessary documents, you will need to bring the following to your appointment:
  • Proof of identification (Maryland state ID or school ID),
  • A printed and signed copy of your pre-registration form,
  • Verification of family income at your certification appointment
  • Ages 14-17: A signed work permit
  • Men ages 18+: a printed copy of your selective service registration verification  

HIRE ONE YOUTH

Hire One Youth is a program where employers will pay for youth's wages themselves. Sometimes, Hire One Youth participants are more likely to receive more than minimum wage and continue working for their placements after the summer than YouthWorks participants. In addition, Hire One Youth participants get to have a special job-readiness training that will teach them important job skills to help them get better jobs in the future. If you are interested in Hire One Youth, tell us when you come in for your interview and we can tell you more.

Note: Completing the above process does NOT guarantee a YouthWorks summer job.

Municipal Trash Cans are Coming !!!!

Municipal Trash Cans are Coming to Baltimore City:  You may already have heard of the City’s plans to provide 65-gallon Municipal Trash Cans to every household that currently receives mixed waste collection services by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. The delivery of the cans is expected to start in the latter part of February 2016. It will take nearly seven months for all eligible properties to receive their cans. The delivery will be preceded by a door tag notifying residents that the can will be delivered in about 10 days. Each can will come with an insert reminding residents how to use and care for the cans.
Based on what we’ve seen in other cities, as well as a pilot program in two Baltimore communities, we believe this strategy will help keep our neighborhoods and waterways clean. I am enthusiastic about the positive impact the Municipal Trash Can program will have on our City and its residents, and I am asking you to help share our message.
Containing mixed refuse in durable containers, such as the new Municipal Trash Cans, is one of the best ways to reduce debris and litter, keep food away from rats, and create cleaner neighborhoods. Each trash can has an attached lid to prevent trash from blowing away, and wheels to make them easy to move. It is essential that households use the new trash cans to see these expected improvements.

Key Municipal Trash Can Facts
• Cans will arrive early 2016 (starting latter part of February), and residents will be notified by mail approximately one week in advance of the arrival of the cans. The delivery will be preceded by a door tag notifying residents that the can will be delivered in about 10 days, and updated delivery schedules will be posted on DPW’s website, PublicWorks.BaltimoreCity.gov.
• Current trash collection days will remain the same; rear collections will remain in the rear of households, and front collections will remain out front.
• The cans remain the property of the City and should not be altered or defaced with letters, names, stickers, numbers, or symbols.

Limited 35-Gallon Option: In addition, owners of properties that are part of a block-long group and have front collection and no rear storage criteria are eligible to receive a smaller 35-gallon can. Requests for smaller cans must be made by calling 311 by February 19, 2016. There is no need for homeowners to call to receive the standard 65-gallon can.

Additional information on the Municipal Trash Can Program is available online at http://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/Bur....
DPW stands ready to work with communities to ensure successful implementation of the Municipal Trash Can Program and to create cleaner neighborhoods. For more information, please contact the Communications and Community Affairs Division for assistance, 410-545-6541 or send an email to publicworks@baltimorecity.gov. –Jeffrey Raymond, Chief, Communications and Community Affairs , Department of Public Works

Real Food Farm Summer Jobs for High School Students

Please help us spread the word!

The Institute For Integrative Health & Real Food Farm are teaming up again to hire high school youth for the summer! If you know a high school student who is interested in being active this summer and gaining experience with farming, cooking, and leadership, please support them in applying. Applications are due by Friday, February 26.

·  Mission Thrive Summer - for students who have completed 9th grade, 10th grade and 11th grade who are interested in cooking, farming, fitness, and nutrition.
·  Applications are online, due by Friday, February 26
·  In-person interviews will be held at the end of March.
·  To be eligible for Real Food Farm summer jobs, students must also register with Baltimore City's

YouthWorks program and attend their YouthWorks certification appointment.
Feel free to contact Molly at rffeducation@civicworks.com with questions.