Tuesday, July 2, 2013

TONIGHT'S Reservoir Hill Community Meeting is Packed with Important Topics: WE NEED YOUR INPUT





THERE ARE IMPORTANT TOPICS AT THE
JULY COMMUNITY MEETING!

Reservoir Hill Improvement Council
July 2013 Community Meeting

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 6:45 pm
John Eager Howard Recreation Center, 2100 Brookfield Avenue

Dinner provided free by John Eager Howard Recreation Center
(Vegetarian Cold Pasta, Turkey Goulash, Lemonade)
Also the Bike Smoothie Maker is Reappearing for the Season!

Dinner & Bike Smoothies start at 6:45 pm
($1 donation for smoothies requested – funds support JEH School Garden)

PROGRAM STARTS AT 7:00 PM

AGENDA

Central District Police Update on Public Safety Issues
Senior Central District Police personnel and 7th District City Councilman Nick Mosby will discuss with the community a range of public safety issues in Reservoir Hill, the strategy being used by Central District to address the issues, and how residents can help.

City Council President Jack Young Joins Us
City Council President, Jack Young, will discuss efforts at securing increased numbers of jobs for city residents, and recent legislation aimed at accomplishing that goal. The City Council President will also discuss other priorities he has for the city.

Re-Visioning Druid Park Lake Drive
Eighty residents met to pool ideas and discuss what we as a community want to see
built on the vacant lots on Druid Park Lake Drive.  Since then the Department of Planning has produced a draft summary of the workshop, and Housing & Development Team members have been exploring issues in developing a plan.  The draft summary of the public session on redevelopment of the vacant lots on Druid Park Lake Drive in Reservoir Hill is available on the RHIC website. Click Here!

At the Community Meeting we will discuss the Planning Department’s draft summary of the last meeting, and options that are emerging for the site.

We need everyone’s input to ensure that any final plan reflects community opinion.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Learn the best ways to retrofit your home for energy efficiency  with Retrofit Baltimore

Do you have a topic you would like to see addressed at a monthly Community Meeting?
If you have any questions or would like to suggest a topic for a Community Meeting, please call the RHIC office at (410) 225-7547, or write to Rick Gwynallen at rgwynallen@reservoirhill.net

Reservoir Hill is a Healthy Neighborhoods community

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

City Council President Jack Young Joins us for the 2 July Community Meeting




You are invited to the

Reservoir Hill Improvement Council
July 2013 Community Meeting

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 7:00 pm
John Eager Howard Recreation Center, 2100 Brookfield Avenue

Dinner provided free

City Council President Jack Young Joins Us

City Council President, Jack Young, will discuss efforts at securing increased numbers of jobs for city residents, and recent legislation aimed at accomplishing that goal. The City Council President will also discuss other priorities he has for the city.

Re-Visioning Druid Park Lake Drive

Eighty residents met to pool ideas and discuss what we as a community want to see
built on the vacant lots on Druid Park Lake Drive.  Since then the Department of Planning has produced a summary of the workshop, and Housing & Development Team members have been exploring issues in developing a plan.

The summary of the public session on redevelopment of the vacant lots on Druid Park Lake Drive in Reservoir Hill is available on the RHIC website. Even if you missed the session, you can still give your input on RHIC's Views From the Hill blog.  Click Here!

Come to the meeting and discuss some of the options that have emerged.

We need everyone’s input to ensure that any final plan reflects community opinion.

- Central District Police Update
on public safety issues in Reservoir Hill
 - Learn the best ways to retrofit your home for energy efficiency

Do you have a topic you would like to see addressed at a monthly Community Meeting?
If you have any questions or would like to suggest a topic for a Community Meeting, please call the RHIC office at (410) 225-7547, or write to Rick Gwynallen at rgwynallen@reservoirhill.net








 Reservoir Hill is a Healthy Neighborhoods community




Friday, June 21, 2013

Great Yard Sale in Reservoir Hill TOMORROW

Friends, This will be at outstanding yard sale tomorrow by New Lens and Whitelock Community Farm.  Don't miss it!

Check out a full description HERE!




Thursday, June 20, 2013

How do you feel about a fee for plastic and paper bags in Baltimore?

A bill introduced to Baltimore's City Council seeks to charge a 10 cent fee on both plastic and paper bags.  This bill hopes to reduce pollution as bag usage is one of the leading causes of clogged storm drains and litter around the city. 
The new legislation will use the generated tax revenue to help fund the Department of Recreation and Parks

How do you feel about a fee for bags?  Citizens Planning & Housing Association (CPHA) wants your feedback.

Read CPHA's  synopsis on this bag tax and take the time to fill out a quick, two minute survey.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Tomorrow is Opening Day of the Druid Hill Farmers' Market

Tomorrow's the big day in Druid Hill Park, friends. The Druid Hill Farmers' Market opens for the 2013 season!

Druid Hill Farmers Market Opening Day!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
3:30 to 7:30
Location: Lawn of the Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park

5:00 - 6:00, Story Time
6:00 to 7:00, Markets to Mealtime Workshop
6:00 to 8:00, Music at the Market featuring
Panama Band

In support of the Farmers' Market, the Rawlings Conservatory & Botanical Gardens will be staying open until 7 PM.

This years vendors include:
Hillside Meadow Farm, Audia's Farms North, Dively's Fruit Farm, Stokes Creek Farm, Stoecker Farms, Turner Crossing Farm, Little Peeps Emporium, Natural Feelings, Zakiyyahs, Everything Turkey, Thyme for Green, Ola's Healthy Food, Rising Up Granola, Marie Antoinette (Glutton Free Baked Goods), Tahira's Treats, Italian Ice and the return of the world renowned market sprinkler!

Presented by the Friends of Druid Hill Park, the Rawlings Conservatory and the Baltimore City Dept of Recreation and Parks

Monday, June 3, 2013

Your Input Needed for Re-development of Druid Park Lake Drive

About 80 people participated in a workshop to give input into a community vision for the re-development of the Mayor & City Council-owned vacant lots on Druid Park Lake Drive in Reservoir Hill.  The Department of Planning prepared a summary of that session, and it is available on the RHIC website at:


We want to encourage everyone to read the summary and provide any thoughts you have on this blog, whether in response to the summary or simply your thoughts about the site.

You may also email your comments to
Rick Gwynallen at rgwynallen@reservoirhill.net  

Friday, May 31, 2013

Important Community Meeting - Your Input Needed on the New John Eager Howard School





You are invited to the

Reservoir Hill Improvement Council
June 2013 Community Meeting

Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 7:00 pm
John Eager Howard Recreation Center, 2100 Brookfield Avenue

Dinner provided free by John Eager Howard Recreation Center
(Vegetarian pasta, Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Salad, Beverages)


john eager howard school
is getting a new school building

What Kind of School Do You Want For Our Community?

RHIC & Baltimore City Public School System want to maximize community involvement in shaping what we need in our neighborhood school

This will be the first opportunity to give your input into the new school design.

The session will be very interactive
PGive your thoughts on elements of school design
from outdoor spaces to hallways, to classrooms.
PHelp shape the values and standards
that will be used to prioritize proposed designs

WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!



Do you have a topic you would like to see addressed at a monthly Community Meeting?
If you have any questions or would like to suggest a topic for a Community Meeting, please call the RHIC office at (410) 225-7547, or write to Rick Gwynallen at rgwynallen@reservoirhill.net