| | | Dear friends, neighbors and colleagues-
How is it out there? Today it looks pretty good: snow's melting, sun is shining, children are running around giggling. I also know times are tough for some, and we want you to know we are here for you. Help with foreclosure issues, a nuisance house on your block, some straight answers about City services - give a shout our way, that's what we're here for!
They say that change is the only constant in life, and just as these times bring change to our neighborhoods and business district, they bring change to NOGLI. Many of you know by now that I am moving on. We will begin looking for a new director next week. The board and our supporters are informed, and local leaders are stepping up to make sure you continue to receive the highest quality of services available!
It's been three years since I became involved with NOGLI. In that time we've gone through a lot together. Huge successes like closing the Cameo Lounge, awkward moments like the Home and Garden Tour in 104 degree weather, and more e-mails than I can recount. I've come to feel a certain affection for neighborhoods and volunteers, as well as organizational partners. We're a stronger organization now, thanks in no small measure to each of you.
So, thanks! Thanks for showing up, time and time again, to work on issues and events that create not only the kind of community you want to live in, but a larger vision of the kind of world you want to live in. This is the most fulfilling aspect of the job: to work with a people of vision and commitment. There are great things in the works because of this commitment: a 2009 Home and Garden Tour, the Greater Lauraville Fair of course, and loan monies for the repair and renovation of Harford Road properties, in addition to the fabulous HNI loan products many of you are already taking advantage of.
There's plenty of time for this transition to take place. I have no urgent commitments forcing the transition. So, I look forward to working with you over the next couple of months, and eventually introducing our new director.
With a warm and open heart, I say thank you.
Lorrie
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 Support Garrett Heights Chess!!
The Garrett Heights Elementary and Middle School (GHEMS) have created a chess team, the Black Knights of Garrett Heights. The team is looking for donations to buy t-shirts for their tournaments. There are currently about 30 students total on the elementary and middle school teams. The students have raised some money for their t-shirts, but need some help from their community! The teams need about $220 more to get their shirts. Please send donations to The Neighborhoods of Greater Lauraville at 4709 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214. Thanks! |
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Money Power Day! · Shred-It! Bring your sensitive documents to
shred onsite.
· Financial Well-being Clinics & Workshops
√ Pull your credit report and get credit counseling
√ Free tax preparation-You must earn less than
$42,000 a year to qualify.
√ Buy and Keep a Home
√ How to Start and Grow a Small Business
√ Learn to Save so that You can Become an Investor
√ Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Activities for youth of all ages
√ Youth Zone: play the Port Discovery "Money
Game", redeem Powerbucks at the PowerBuck
Store, and shop at the NFTE marketplace
√ Peer-to-Peer workshops to learn about
entrepreneurship and finances (attend and enter
to win a Dell mini laptop!)
40 exhibitors providing financial information and
services And its all FREE!
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Saturday March 21, 2009
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
For more information: visit
www.moneypowerday.org
or call 410-487-7655
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BCFD and the Community!
The headquarters of Fire Department's area Battalion Chief for Northeast Baltimore, Battalion
Chief 4, is now located at the house of Engine 42 in the 4500 Block of Harford Road in the heart
of Northeast Baltimore. Commander Ed Cooper, who now serves as Battalion Chief 4, truly
wants his Officers and Fire Fighters to interact with the community so that they can better serve the citizens of Northeast Baltimore. If your community association would benefit from presentations about fire prevention, fire department service in your area, or you would like a piece of fire department apparatus and personnel to join you at a community event please feel free to contact Commander Cooper at Edward.Cooper@baltimorecity.gov
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 Great Seedling Shuffle at Herring Run Watershed
When: Sat, March 28, 9am - 4pm Where: Herring Run Nursery, 6131 Hillen Rd., Baltimore, MD 21239
Join us for our annual Seedling Potting Party! Volunteers are needed to pot 4000 seedlings that will be used for greening projects around Baltimore. This event is perfect for large groups or individuals and is always a festive (and dirty) time. Previous experience is helpful but not required. Volunteers will receive training in proper planting techniques as well as a free seedling for their efforts. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 10 and up are welcome to volunteer. We have two shifts 9-12 and a 1-4PM you are welcome to stay for both. Please register for this event by 3/20/08 by contacting Darin at 410-254-1577 or dcrew@herringrun.org. Rain date is Sunday, March 29th.
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The Greater Lauraville Gazette 
