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2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this Spring
Family-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September

Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. A portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.

SCHEDULE OF BANDS:
May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)
May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)
May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)
May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)
May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)
June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)
June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)
June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)
June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)
July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)
July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)
July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)
July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)
August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)
August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)
August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)
August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)
August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)
September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)
September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)
September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)
September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)

Stocks in the Future (SIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to equity in financial literacy, announces its highly anticipated signature fundraiser, the 2025 Sports Spectacular. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Guilford Hall Brewery, from 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. Speakers include former Atlanta Braves player Brian Kowitz, from The Baseball Warehouse LLC, and SIF students. Guests can network with other professionals and participate in a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia and entertainment packages. Tickets are $100 each. Proceeds directly support SIF's efforts to provide financial literacy skills to middle school students in Baltimore.
"At Stocks in the Future, we believe that all families should have financial literacy and wealth building skills," said Rebecca Lange-Thernes, the Executive Director of SIF. "Sports Spectacular event not only highlights our amazing students, it raises needed funding and creates awareness about the importance of investing in the next generation."
For more than 20 years, SIF has partnered with Baltimore-area middle schools to teach students financial literacy skills, with a focus on wealth building through investments. Students are rewarded for good grades and attendance by earning virtual SIF dollars, which are available for students to invest in publicly traded companies, such as: Under Armour and Walt Disney Company. Students continue to build on their financial knowledge - and watch their investments grow - through the program’s duration.
Tickets for the Sports Spectacular are on sale on Zeffy, offering attendees an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while enjoying an unforgettable evening.
"We invite the community to join us for this extraordinary networking opportunity and be part of a movement that is shaping the future," added Rebecca Lange-Thernes. "Together, we can empower students to reach their full potential."
About SIF
Stocks in the Future (SIF) is a non-profit organization committed to developing highly motivated middle school students who are eager to learn and dedicated to attending class through the use of incentives coupled with a financial literacy curriculum focused on investing that reinforces Math, Language Arts and Social Studies. Learn more about our mission and impact at http://www.SIFonline.org.
Connect with SIF via: Facebook at https://facebook.com/StocksintheFuture; X at https://x.com/SIFCommunity; Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stocksinthefuture/; or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/stocks-in-the-future.
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2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this Spring
Family-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September

Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. A portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.

SCHEDULE OF BANDS:
May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)
May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)
May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)
May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)
May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)
June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)
June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)
June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)
June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)
July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)
July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)
July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)
July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)
August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)
August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)
August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)
August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)
August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)
September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)
September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)
September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)
September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)

The Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) will host the 9th Annual Feastival, A Food Adventure for a Cure on April 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park. This highly anticipated food and drink event will bring together the city’s most praised chefs and Baltimore Bartenders Guild (BBG) mixologists to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Guests can expect an afternoon filled with music, bites and sips set against one of Baltimore’s premier outdoor venues with incredible views of the Inner Harbor. The highlight of the day will be the inspirational stories shared by several CF ambassadors, detailing their experiences living with CF and how the funds raised support treatments, research and the ultimate goal of a cure.

Join us for the third annual Grazing on Maryland Dinner fundraiser at the West River Center. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward the camp scholarship fund. Come out to the beautiful West River Center and enjoy an evening of local flavors including a pig roast, live oyster bar, wonderful local salads/ field greens and great desserts! Live music and silent auction too.

2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this Spring
Family-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September

Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. A portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.

SCHEDULE OF BANDS:
May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)
May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)
May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)
May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)
May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)
June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)
June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)
June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)
June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)
July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)
July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)
July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)
July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)
August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)
August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)
August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)
August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)
August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)
September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)
September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)
September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)
September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)

2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this Spring
Family-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September

Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. A portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.

SCHEDULE OF BANDS:
May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)
May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)
May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)
May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)
May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)
June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)
June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)
June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)
June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)
July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)
July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)
July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)
July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)
August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)
August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)
August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)
August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)
August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)
September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)
September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)
September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)
September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)

On Saturday, April 26th, St. Francis Neighborhood Center is unveiling our NEW and IMPROVED facilities after years of renovation and expansion—a true milestone in our commitment to dismantling inequity and cultivating community in West Baltimore.

Want to join the celebrations? Join us at our morning Pep Rally at 10 AM as we officially cut the ribbon and unveil our expanded facilities, featuring:
- A First Look: Explore our new multi-purpose auditorium, additional classrooms, and administrative spaces—allowing us to eliminate waitlists and expand community programming.
- Inspiring Words: Hear from special guest speakers and VIPs who share our vision of innovation and empowerment for the 21217 community.
- Dynamic Performance: Enjoy a live show by the Baltimore Twilighters, an iconic local youth marching band and community group.
- A Taste of Nostalgia: Sip on our signature "Spirit Punch" and enjoy classic concession snacks.

Then, join us at our official Homecoming Celebration at 6 PM for a nostalgic night of local food and culture, inspired by the resilient spirit of Baltimore and pride for our great city!
- Feast and Fun: Enjoy nostalgic comfort foods and festive treats by top Baltimore chefs while connecting with fellow community members invested in West Baltimore. Plus, enjoyed custom cocktails by Cane Collective, sponsored by Deep Eddy Vodka.
- Dance the Night Away: Get ready to move and groove to the beats of Baltimore's own DJ TNT, plus special performances throughout the night.
- Memories to Keep: Capture the night at our photo booth, complete with themed props, for a special keepsake to take home.
- Support Innovation: Bid on exclusive silent auction items and try your luck at our raffles, with all proceeds supporting SFNC’s transformative programs for West Baltimore.

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! stfranciscenter.org/hoco
Suggested Attire: Homecoming Business Casual – Rep your alma mater! Whether it’s high school, college, or neighborhood, show us YOUR spirit colors.

Sponsorships are available from $50,000 to $5,000. Our impactful programs are made possible by your support. Please reach out to Robert York, Director of Mission Advancement – [email protected]

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St. Francis Neighborhood Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1963. Our mission is to dismantle inequity by cultivating community connections through tailored education and social interventions for West Baltimore. For over 60 years, we have continuously evolved to develop programs in response to present needs. Learn more at stfranciscenter.org

The Village Learning Place (VLP) is thrilled to bring back its signature fundraising event, Read Between the Wines! After a brief hiatus, this beloved community gathering returns to the historic VLP Library for an evening of delicious food and refreshments, lively conversation, and exciting attractions—all in support of literacy, cultural awareness, and lifelong learning.

Enjoy a live auction featuring incredible donations, engage with fellow supporters, and take part in fun experiences, all while helping sustain the vital programs and services VLP provides to Charles Village and beyond.

Of Community, By Community, For Community—your presence makes a difference!

Spread the word and join us in supporting this incredible cause! https://www.villagelearningplace.org/read-between-the-wines

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland’s 14th Annual Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, April 27, 2025, beginning at 8:30 am. Always the Happiest Morning in Maryland, thousands of Shufflers line up their red, white, and striped socks to show our RMH families that they have the support of our incredible community as they fight the battle of their lives.

The family friendly 5k course starts at the Big Red Heart at the Ronald McDonald House and takes Shufflers through downtown Baltimore along the Harbor and back to the House. After the race, plan to stick around for Celebration Village, full of fun activities for all ages, food vendors, live music, and special guests! For more details, visit redshoeshuffle.org.