Get Last-Minute Holiday Gifts and Support GHCC!

Do your last-minute holiday shopping with GHCC! We're selling the Greater Homewood Coloring Book and four hand-colored posters by celebrated local artist Tom Chalkley on our website. Posters are printed on high-quality, heavy stock and individually signed by the artist.  11" x 17" posters are available for four scenes from our coloring book: the Senator Theatre, Waverly Farmer's Market, Arabber on Boone Street, and Miracle on 34th Street.  

The Greater Homewood Coloring Book 40th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Tom Chalkley, contains 16 scenes from our favorite Greater Homewood places, including the Paper Moon Diner, Waverly Farmers Market, Stadium Place Playground, Miracle on 34th Street, and many more.

Supplies are limited, so get yours today while you still can!

Pictures from GHCC's 40th Birthday Party!

Receiving our pictures from event photographer Mike Ciesielski easily took the cake as the most exciting event in our office this week. Everyone had such a wonderful time on Saturday! Here are a few photos from the evening, and you can see even more on our Flickr page.



The Uppity Ladies Stilt Walkers towered above the crowd.



Aerialist Mara Neimanis performed The Myth of Akewa



Single Carrot Theatre gave a great improv comedy performance.



The crowd sang "Happy Birthday" and enjoyed bright blue cupcakes.



Hundreds of supporters turned out to dance and celebrate GHCC's 40th Birthday!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who made the day great!

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You're Invited!

We hope you will join us at our 40th birthday party! Buy your tickets electronically at our 40th birthday website or print an RSVP form by clicking this link and mail a check to GHCC 40TH BIRTHDAY at 3503 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218.

Wondering how you can get involved in the festivities? Can't come to the party but want to support GHCC anyway? Visit our 40th birthday page at www.greaterhomewood.org/40thBirthday.

40th Birthday Fundraiser Tickets Now Available

This week we did a soft launch of online ticket sales for our 40th birthday party in October. Want to make sure you get your tickets before anyone else? Check out our 40th Birthday page for more information about the event and to buy your ticket.

Save the Date!

Save the date for GHCC's big 40th birthday bash! Click on the image to view a larger version.

A Fifth Grader Reacts to Guilford Elementary/Middle School's Tree Planting

Written by Michelle Beverly, 5th Grade Student, Guilford Elementary/Middle School.

On Friday, April 24, all 5th graders enjoyed planting the trees. I have heard from many 5th graders that they loved the activity. This is what we did: first, we saw how big the tree [to be planted] was. Then, we dug a hole big enough to plant the tree. I found over 100 worms, so I put some back to help the tree grow. I also asked [my classmates], was it fun at the time? They said yes. By the time we finished our first tree we moved on. Mr. Sam needed some help with five more trees. Mr. Sam asked if I could round them up and of course I said yes. I got all the 5th graders to come on over and help me finish, but there was one tree we forgot. But bad news, we had to go and we couldn't plant the other tree -- I was a little upset about having to go but really planting the trees was worth it because it made Guilford School a beautiful place, so thank you!

Happy Birthday, GHCC!

GHCC turns 40 this week, and we will be celebrating all year long! Mark your calendar for GHCC's 40th anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2009 and watch our website for ways you can get involved today.

Currently we are looking for:

• Your old t-shirts! Have a t-shirt from a local establishment, organization, or event in north central Baltimore? GHCC is compiling a historical exhibit which will include t-shirts from the 1970's until today. All t-shirts will be labeled and returned after the exhibit. Examples of shirts we are looking for include: Waverly Farmer's Market, Jones Falls Watershed Association, Memorial Stadium, and many more.
• Stories about life in north central Baltimore. Do you have a story to tell about your connection to north central Baltimore? We want to hear it! GHCC is collecting stories to present in the form of literature, podcasts, and the Greater Homewood Voices blog.
• Volunteers to assist with planning events, contacting AmeriCorps VISTA alumni, and creating an exhibit from GHCC’s historical archives. Have a few extra hours to spare? Let us know and we will find a volunteer position that fits your interests and your schedule.

To get involved in these or any other 40th anniversary activities, please contact Christy Zuccarini at 410-261-3504 or check out our 40th anniversary homepage.

WANTED: Graphic Designers

Are you a freelance graphic designer? GHCC is looking for a talented designer to partner with us for our 40th anniversary, and it could be you!

Our proposed projects include:

• Updating the GHCC logo -- a slight modernization and possible color change.
• Save the date mailers, invitations, and a program booklet for our 40th anniversary celebration in October.
  
• Redesign of GHCC's annual report. The annual report is 8 x 10" and approximately 20 pages long.

All interested designers should submit itemized quotes for these projects, plus at least five work samples, to jpaul@greaterhomewood.org no later than April 22.

Please direct all questions to Jaclyn Paul at 410-261-3618 or jpaul@greaterhomewood.org. Following submission, applicants will be contacted only if their work is selected for further review.