Events

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Come meet Ellen Owens, the newly appointed executive director of the American Visionary Art Museum in Federal Hill. Ellen’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the 30-year-old museum and education center. Her goals include expanding AVAM’s educational programming, strengthening its reach and support, and continuing its mission of giving voice to diverse human experiences.

Red Alert! Millions of Americans fall victim to fraud each year. And scammers are more sophisticated than ever, using psychological manipulation, A.I. and high-pressure tactics to deceive us. Even careful and well-educated people get fooled every day. Erika Shanahan, outreach and education coordinator for the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, will help us protect

Attorneys Frank G. Lidinsky and Natalie Sherman debunk common myths and misunderstandings about estate planning. They offer us practical, down-to-earth guidance and information that everyone needs to know. R.S.V.P. by Monday, November 2, to manager@twcrp.org.

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The collapse of local news reporting is now a national crisis, fueling political polarization, government corruption and reduced civic engagement. Audrey Cooper, editor-in-chief of the Baltimore Banner, addresses the current situation and describes the driving forces working against local journalism. The social impacts are alarming: lack of accountability, erosion of community-specific political focus and the

“Fundamentals of Movement” is a program offered by experienced physiotherapist Megan Rich. The system focuses on education and restorative body mechanics to help diminish pain, build core strength, and maximize everyday physical function as we age. It incorporates land and water exercise classes to gain postural awareness, improve walking mechanics, and boost holistic wellness.

See how Fells Point developed in the 1730s to become one of Baltimore premier waterfront communities. Great wealth was created here for prominent Baltimore merchants such as Johns Hopkins, George Peabody and William Walters. Over a million immigrants started their American dream in Fells Point, and this is also where enslaved people arrived in bondage.

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Chris Wilson was only eighteen years old when he was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. But what felt like the end of his story was just the beginning. His best-selling memoir about that transformative time of his life, The Master Plan, describes how he turned his life around to create

First Fruits Farm is a nonprofit Christian ministry dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious food to children and adults facing hunger. Over the past 28 years, the farm has grown into a 281-acre operation serving the Mid-Atlantic region, with a deep and sustained focus on Baltimore City. The farm donates 100% of everything it grows, ensuring

Johns Hopkins University International Studies Program Director, Sydney Van Morgan, explores the life and Quaker heritage of Johns Hopkins, the founder of Johns Hopkins University and Hospital. Dr. Van Morgan focuses on the family relationship to slavery and abolitionism and confronts the recently sensationalized question of whether Johns Hopkins himself was a slaveholder. What does