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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 ture in the Cityâ€? at 3 p.m. Billed as “The Natural Science Song and Dance Man,â€? Billy B entertains family audiences with hilarious (but scientiďŹ cally correct) rock tunes and physical comedy that opens their eyes to the natural world around them. Great for ages 5-12, fun for all! Register in advance at info@creativealliance.org, 410-276-1651. Skating 101: The Mimi di Pietro Ice rink in Patterson Park has “Learn to Skateâ€? lessons starting on Saturdays, Feb. 4 through March 3, $70 for 5 weeks, ($2 extra per session for skate rental), 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Info: 410-396-9392, mark.burke@baltimorecity.gov. Monday, February 6 Canton Branch News: While the Canton Branch of the library is closed, the Friends of the Canton Library will continue to meet on the ďŹ rst Monday of the month at the South East Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue, 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Monday, Feb. 6. The “Canton Memories Programâ€? is held on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. and will feature author Gary Helton. The program will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1025 S. Potomac Street. B.Y.O. memorabilia to share. Congressional Consultation: A staff representative from Congressman John Sarbanes’ ofďŹ ce visits the Southeast Anchor Library on the ďŹ rst Monday of the month from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. to assist constituents with issues they are having with federal agencies, such as the IRS and Social Security. The next date is Monday, Feb. 6. Info: 410-832-8890. Police and Community: The SouthEast Police Community Relations Coun-
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cil meets on Monday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m at the Southeastern District of the Baltimore Police Department, 5710 Eastern Ave. This meeting repeats the ďŹ rst Monday of each month. Tuesday, February 7 Yappy Hour: There is a happy hour to beneďŹ t the Canton Dog Park on Tuesday, Feb. 7. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Claddagh’s Pub, $2/person cover charge, 50/50 rafe. Happy hour specials and complimentary snacks. Note: Humans only at this event. Info: bethchristman@me.com. Transit and Traffic: There will be a community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. to discuss parking and transportation issues in Southeast Baltimore. Councilman Jim Kraft will be there, as will representatives from the city Department of Transportation and the Parking Authority. All are invited. Info: 410-396-4821. Thursday, February 9 Car Wars: The Motor Trend International Auto Show comes to the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 9-12. Info: www.AutoShowBaltimore.com. Hampstead Hill: Hampstead Hill Association meets on the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at Hampstead Hill Academy, 500 S. Linwood Avenue, in the library. Pizza will be served. Info: Jean Pula 410-370-2644, jppula@gmail.com. Calling All Writers: The Baltimore Science Fiction Society holds its Writers Circle, in which writers can receive constructive criticism of their sci-ďŹ or fantasy work. Meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at BSFS, 3310 E. Baltimore Street. The next will be Feb. 9 and
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