Monday, July 28, 2008

Tour du Greater Homewood on August 2


Before heading out to the Waverly Village National Night Out Kick-Off Parade, why not start the morning with the Tour du Greater Homewood? This relaxed bike ride through north central Baltimore is a great way to get ready for the Baltimore Bike Pageant, which is part of the parade this year.
To participate, just meet the group on Saturday, August 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Roland Park water tower (Roland Avenue and University Parkway). The route will wind through Hampden, Remington, Station North, Waverly, and Ednor Gardens before ending at 35th and Greenmount in time for the start of the parade. Free t-shirts for everyone who rides!
For more information, please contact Laura Kindseth at lkindseth@greaterhomewood.org or 410-258-6295.
* All riders are expected to wear a helmet! *

Friday, July 11, 2008

Waverly Village National Night Out Kick-Off Parade!





Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 2 at 11 a.m. and the 3rd annual Waverly Village National Night Out Kick-Off Parade!

The parade begins at 11 a.m. and proceeds along Greenmount Avenue between 35th and 29th Streets. This is a can't-miss neighborhood event with plenty of music, step groups, and special guests like McGruff the Crime Dog.

This year, there are two new ways that you can be part of parade:

The Best Pet Yet Parade

Got a dog who can skateboard? A fabulous feline? An incredible iguana? Enter them for the Best Pet Yet Parade. Judging and prizes will follow at the end of the parade route. Prizes are sponsored by the Baltimore Dog Bakery and Pretentious Pooch.

Baltimore Bike Pageant

Sign up to ride your bicycle in the parade and compete for awesome cycling-related prizes like a helmet, pumps, and a free registration for the Tour du Port! Prizes are sponsored by One Less Car, Proteus Bicycles, Light Street Cycles, and REI.

To register for the Best Pet Yet Parade and the Baltimore Bike Pageant, please contact Laura Kindseth at 410-258-6295 or lkindseth@greaterhomewood.org.

The 3rd Annual Waverly Village National Night Out Kick-Off Parade is sponsored by Waverly Main Street, Greater Homewood Community Corporation, Union Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, and Target.

See you at the parade! And afterwards, stop by the community-built playground behind the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg YMCA (East 33rd Street and Ellerslie Avenue). It's open for everyone!