Ridgely’s Record

No July Community Meeting 

There is no formal community meeting scheduled in July due to the July 4 holiday. RDA Board Members will be available for public comment on Wednesday, July 3 from 7-8 pm at The Starting Lineup (213 Penn). Come by and join them for a drink or pizza.

Ridgely’s Gala Tickets On Sale!

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of elegance and enchantment at the annual Ridgely’s Delight Gala, held this year on Friday, August 9, at the historic Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. Indulge in drinks and a fabulous meal while uncovering the fascinating connections between baseball, Babe Ruth’s family, and our charming neighborhood of Ridgely’s Delight. Discover a century of intertwined history that will leave you captivated and inspired.

Tickets for this event are available now for $80 per person. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the annual operations of the Ridgely’s Delight Association. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this memorable evening and support a worthy cause.

National Night Out

Save the date! On Tuesday, August 6, Ridgely’s Delight will celebrate National Night Out with a potluck in Conway Park. This annual event encourages people to get outside to meet their neighbors and interact with police and firefighters. It is meant to strengthen neighborhood spirit and build partnerships in an informal setting. Watch this newsletter and social media for more details.

Free Composting Opportunity

The University of Maryland, Baltimore has two food scrap drop-off locations close to Ridgley’s Delight. These are free and open to anyone to use (you do not need to be affiliated with UMB). 

Community Engagement Center (16 S. Poppleton St.). The bin is located along Booth Street next to the green fence.

Southern Management Corporation (SMC) Campus Center (621 W. Lombard St.). The bin is located in the courtyard between the SMC Campus Center and School of Nursing.

For more information visit their website.

Help Shape the Future of Downtown

Join the Mayor's Office and Downtown Partnership for the first community engagement session on the RISE 10-Year Vision for Downtown Baltimore. There will be a public community engagement session on the RISE 10-Year Vision for Downtown Baltimore! They want your help to design and envision a Downtown that is thriving, inclusive, and made for all of Baltimore.

When: Monday, July 8th, 6:15 PM
Where: National Aquarium
Cost: Free (Registration required)
Register

Community Safety Walks

Join your neighbors for a safety walk through the neighborhood most Monday nights. It’s a fun way to meet new people, get some exercise, and help keep our community safe.

To learn when and where the walks take place, or to add yourself to the mailing list, email safety@ridgelysdelight.org.

Phase II Plans for Rash Field Park

Concept drawing for Phase 2 of Rash Field Park will take several more years to complete have been released. The designs were developed to consider places for recreation and leisure with a large open lawn, extensive gardens, a beach, and several walking paths, including a leisure walk, a nature walk which winds through the gardens, and a fitness trail that borders the beach, terrace, and lawn. View them online.

Street Sweeping

This month the scheduled street sweeping dates in Ridgely’s Delight are:

• Odd sides of the street — July 17
• Even sides of the street — July 24