Ciclovia 2016 cycles on through the rain

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Well, we did it! Baltimore’s Ciclovia trajectory is back in motion.

There were occasional squalls and the sun almost poked through at about 2PM. One needed a jacket. Undaunted, at least 500 of us enjoyed the afternoon together. In the end, pure fun trumped the bad weather.

Thanks to the Police Dept. and Dept. of Transportation for making it safe for all of us. Thanks to our Baltimore Councilwomen Mary Pat Clarke and Sharon Green Middleton for joining us. Thanks to Caitlin Doolin and her DoT team for demo-ing the new electric bikes soon to be available to share throughout the City.Thanks to Joe Traill and Katie Gore for fixing innumerable bikes under the Joe’s Bike Shop tent. Thanks to Suzanne Frasier for updating the masses on the Roland Water Tower restoration project.

Above all, thanks to the merry band of volunteers who served one-hour shifts all up and down the three-mile course: Michael Marren, Charlie Wright, France Warner, Mary Magenta, Patrick Atwood, Dan Zywan, Megan Griffith, Tom McGilloway, Kate Kreamer, Evie Hersperger, Mary Page Michel, Richard Truelove, Caroline Wayner, Kathleen Talty, Liliana Manfredi, Chris Cortright, Andrea De Leon, Connor Cortright, Carson Cortright, Lydia Wilson, Kevin Kenny, Ellie Kenny, Chris McSherry and Elizabeth Leik.

It was a pleasure working with you all.

Shall we do it again? Send me your feedback and comments and I’ll pass them on.

Cheers to all of you and congratulations for making Ciclovia VI a great event.

Mike McQuestion

Nature in Roland Park

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Roland Park Water Tower Photos

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Community Foundation Party delayed

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Please note that this event has been postponed until Fall of 2016.  A new date will be announced soon.

Missing the Spring Celebration Party? Have we got a surprise for you!  The Roland Park Community Foundation is thrilled to announce our Summer Family Kickoff Party to be held at the historic Roland Park Shopping center, 4800 Roland Avenue June 12th from 1-5 pm. Food and drink will be provided by Petit Louis and Johnny’s.  Live bands and great food make for a great way to start the summer. All proceeds will be spilt between the Foundation in its efforts to create and maintain green spaces in Roland Park and the Branches program of Parks and People Foundation, a job training program for city youth to care for parks and open green spaces.  Save the Date!  Invitations should arrive soon.

 

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Ciclovía VI: From Park to Park – Sunday, May 22.

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The Roland Park Civic League is happy to announce Ciclovia VI on May 22 from 12-4 p.m. The Ciclovia will close down the southbound side of Roland Avenue from Deepdene Road to University Parkway, and then close southbound University Parkway down to the Tudor Arms Road, and beyond to Druid Hill Park, to allow bikers, joggers, walkers and strollers to use the street for their enjoyment without any cars. It is a wonderful time to enjoy the neighborhood and meet your neighbors. The event will kick-off in front of the library at noon. We hope you can all come!

Volunteer to keep Ciclovia safe!
Safety volunteers are deployed at barricaded intersections. They ensure that motorists do not drive from side streets onto the ciclovia course. They also report any accidents to police as needed. Choose a time and location where you wish to serve. Orange safety vests will be available at each station. Wear the vest and give it to your successor when you are done. Thanks for helping to make this a great event. Please visit the volunteer sign-up page at https://www.volunteersignup.org/JE39T to make this event possible .

Visit the Ciclovia web page for all the latest information including an event flyer, a route map, FAQ’s and a press release!

CONTACT:
Mike McQuestion: mike.mcquestion@gmail.com 443-912-7655
Rob Bennett: robdesign@gmail.com 410-258-2543

 

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Roland Park Civic League Annual Meeting – Tuesday May 17th.

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The annual meeting of the general membership of the Roland Park Civic League will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School. Among our responsibilities at this meeting will be the election of officers and plat representatives for the 2016-2017 term. A slate of officers and directors proposed by our nominating committee is was distributed via mail to RPCL members and in the April 30 e-letter. Additional nominations may be made from the floor.

Our Guest Speaker this year will be City Council President Bernard “Jack” Young, who will talk about the Transform Baltimore zoning rewrite process and changes. The Board of the Civic League will report on their activities for the past year and their goals for the coming year, as will the Roland Park Community Foundation, the Architectural Review Board and the Maintenance Committee.

All Roland Park residents are invited. Those general members of the Roland Park Civic League whose dues are current are entitled to vote on Board nominations, By-Law changes and any other business addressed at our annual meeting. If you have not paid your Civic League dues you will have the opportunity to pay by cash or check at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.