Baltimore Bike Pageant!

Do you love your bicycle?

Whether you're a cool commuter, mighty mountain biker, or still on training wheels, you're invited to enter the Baltimore Bike Pageant!

The Baltimore Bike Pageant is part of the Waverly Village National Night Out Kick-Off Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, August 2 at 11 a.m. and goes along Greenmount Avenue between 35th and 29th Streets. The parade is always a great way to meet your neighbors, make some new furry friends during the pet parade, and show Baltimore how much you love your bike in the Bike Pageant!

To participate, just register to ride in the parade by contacting Laura Kindseth at 410-258-6295 or lkindseth@greaterhomewood.org. The judging and prizes will take place at the end of the parade route.

The Waverly Village National Night Out Kick-Off Parade anticipates National Night Out on August 5, a celebration of community partnerships with law enforcement.

Waverly Farmers Market Reminder

Please keep in mind that pets are no longer permitted to accompany you to the Waverly Farmers Market. This is in accordance with a state ordinance prohibiting live animals from any place that serves food. Copies of the ordinance are available at the market for your review.

Open Houses for Charles Street Trolley

The Charles Street Development Corporation (CSDC) is hosting two Open Houses this June about a proposed trolley line that would run along Charles Street between University Parkway and the Inner Harbor.

Residents and businesses are invited to stop by the Open Houses any time between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. to hear from the trolley project’s four working groups, which cover Finance and Governance, Design and Engineering, Ridership and Service, and Communications.

The first Open House will be held on Thursday, June 12 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation at 4 East University Parkway. If you are unable to attend that date, an additional Open House will be held on Monday, June 23 at The Belvedere (1 East Chase Street). For more information on the trolley, visit www.charlesstreet.org/trolley.

Architectural Treasure Hunt

Waverly is home to some of Baltimore's most beautiful architecture, and since May is Historic Preservation Month, it's time to celebrate!

Waverly Main Street is holding an architectural treasure hunt photo contest this month. Take a close look at the photos below, match them to their business or address on the form that follows, and return the form to the Waverly Main Street office by June 1. The winner will receive a book on Baltimore architecture donated by Johns Hopkins University Press. He or she will also receive one ticket to a “Behind the Scenes Tour” of historic Baltimore offered monthly by Baltimore Heritage, Inc. The winner can reserve a space on any tour offered in 2008.

Good luck!

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Moms on Main Street!

Find the perfect gift for Mom on Waverly Main Street this year!

"Moms on Main Street" is a Mother's Day event that will take place on Saturday, May 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring:

Mother's Day Arts and Crafts
Sidewalk Sale
Prizes

Mother/Daughter Crème Tea

The Mother and Daughter Crème Tea will take place at the Thir-tea First Street Cafe & Tearoom at 414 East 31st St. To make reservations or to inquire about this event, please call(410) - 889 - 7112.

Look for the tent at 32nd Street and Greenmount Avenue on May 10 and join the fun!

CityPaint 2008!!!

Come support "CityPaint 2008" this Saturday, April 19! “CityPaint 2008” expands the Baltimore Mural Program by seeking to create 20 murals around the city this season. Six of those 20 murals will be within Waverly Main Street at the Waverly Giant supermarket at the intersection of Old York Road and 33rd Street.

Mayor Sheila Dixon will unveil “CityPaint 2008” at the Waverly Giant on Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Several artists, including established local muralists Gary Mullen, Michael Owen, and Danamarie Hosler, were chosen to help paint the mural. Mr. Mullen has painted the Arena Players building at 801 McCullough Street, while Mr. Owen and Ms. Hosler have painted murals at the Downtown Farmers Market under the Jones Falls Expressway.

And hey, while you're there, why not pick up a broom and help out WMS in its part of the Mayor's 9th annual Spring Cleanup!

Check out these accepted designs for the Waverly Giant mural!




Gary Mullen



Gary Mullen




Michael Owen



Danamarie Hosler



Nelson Rivas

Rise and Sweep!

On April 19 Waverly Main Street will be participating in the Mayor's ninth annual Spring Cleanup. The cleanup for WMS will occur along Greenmount Avenue between 28th and 35th Streets and side street blocks on both sides.

Starting at 8:00am on Saturday, merchants will be cleaning up their storefronts, and volunteers will be geared up with brooms cleaning the streets. Those involved in the cleanup will be able to take a lunch break at noon at St. John's Church for a special Barbeque. Following lunch, the cleanup will wrap up at around 1:00 p.m.

This event is sure to help beautify Waverly Main Street just in time for springtime!

To volunteer or find out more, please contact:
Laura Kindseth
lkindseth@greaterhomewood.org
(410)-258-6295

Cleaning supplies will be provided for those who have registered to help with the cleanup.