Saturday, February 28
Time: 11:30 PM - 4:00 AM Sunday, March 1
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, 1700 South Road
Summary: Benefit Art Auction
Description: St. John's Episcopal Church, 1700 South Road in Mt. Washington, will host a Benefit Art Auction on Saturday, February 28, from 6:30 pm to 11 pm. The Live Auction will feature framed originals and prints by awide variety of artists including such famous names as Jane Wooster, Ansel Adams, Andrew Wyeth, and more. The Silent Auction will feature local artisans and more. Complimentary assorted wines, refreshments, and gourmet hors d'oeuvres will be served. Enjoy an evening out with friends! Preview begins at 6:30 pm followed by the Live Auction at 7:30 pm. Enjoy an evening out, and/or shop online now at Marlinart.com with Organization Code 63631. Tickets are $10 in advance. For tickets or more information, please contact Elizabeth at sj.hollydaze@gmail.com or call 410-664-0304.

Saturday, April 18
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Luckman Park (Glen Ave. at Merville Ave.)
Summary: Luckman Spring Cleanup & Play Date!
Description: Bring a rake and the kids! On-site childcare and snacks provided.

Saturday, July 4
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 5601 Wexford Road
Summary: 10th Annual Spirit of Mt. Washington Independence Parade
Description: Please join us for the 10th Annual Spirit of Mt. Washington Independence Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm. This beloved neighborhood event is co-sponsored by the MWIA.

In keeping with tradition, the 10th Annual Parade will once again begin under thebig oak tree at the home of Chris and Caroline Tufts, 5601 Wexford Road,and end at Springwell Senior Living Community (formerly The Wesley), 2211W. Rogers Avenue.

We will have prizes for the most patriotic costumes, and green floats as well as face-painting, tattoos, a bubble-blowing competition, and crafts for children. Entertainment will be provided by the Baltimore Saxophone Quartet. The parade will be led by some of Baltimore'sfinest fire fighters with their lights flashing and sirens blazing, and the mounted police.

The route take us from Wexford to South to Cross Country to Rogers ... everyone marches in this parade! Refreshments will be served out on the lawn at Springwell. (Drinks, cake, ice cream, watermelon, ice pops, lemon sticks, and more, provided by Whole Foods Market ofMt Washington, Springwell, and MWIA.) New this year are a Magician (ourown local Ed Kurland), a Clown and several Moon Bounces (compliments of Springwell) ... plus more surprises in store!

So don't miss the biggest Spirit of Mt. Washington Independence Parade ever. Bring your family and friends, and come out for an old fashioned good time. Bring your swimsuit, too, as the Mt. Washington Pool will once again welcome every resident from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm that day.