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Serving Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and
Howard Counties and the Cities of Annapolis and
Baltimore. |
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In This Issue: |
March
14, 2008 |
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DON’T
PUSH YOUR LUCK—DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER |
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INPUT
SOUGHT ON CARROLL COUNTY 2009 BUDGET |
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BIKE TO WORK DAY IS FRIDAY, MAY 16th - REGISTER
NOW! |
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LEARN ABOUT BICYCLE TOURING AT MARCH 24 WORKSHOP |
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FREE
SEMINARS ON DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING PROCESSES |
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"YOU CAN RIDE HARFORD TRANSIT" TRAIN THE TRAINER |
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SPRING WAKING TOUR SERIES FROM BALTIMORE HERITAGE |
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NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE |
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DON’T
PUSH YOUR LUCK—DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER |
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Every
year on March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day - many
Americans, particularly younger adults, head out for
a big night of green beer and Irish celebrations.
But it is also a very dangerous night out due to
drunk and buzzed drivers.
Too many people still
don’t understand that alcohol, drugs and driving
don’t mix. Impaired driving is no accident—nor is it
a victimless crime.
In 2006, 42,642 people were killed in motor vehicle
crashes. Out of that number, 13,470 people were
killed in traffic crashes that involved at least one
driver or motorcyclist with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.
In Maryland alone, 268
people were killed in 2006 in alcohol related
crashes. That's approximately 41% of the total
traffic deaths in the state!
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RELY ON A SOBER DRIVER, RATHER THAN YOUR LUCK!
Drunk
driving is no accident. It is a serious and deadly
crime that kills every 30 minutes. Whether you are
just meeting a few friends at the corner pub or
attending a big local parade or party, if you plan
on using alcohol, here’s some things you can do to
stay safe:
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Designate a sober driver before the party begins
and give that person your car keys; rely on a
sober driver, rather than your luck!
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If
impaired - or even buzzed - don’t even think about
getting behind the wheel. Ask a sober friend for a
ride home; call a cab, friend or family member to
come and get you, use mass transit, or stay where
you are until you are sober.
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If
you think a friend is about to drive while
impaired, take the keys.
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Remember, Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. Whether
you’ve had way too many or just one too many, it’s
not worth the risk. Don’t ever drive impaired.
>>> For more information, visit
www.StopImpairedDriving.org
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BIKE TO WORK DAY IS FRIDAY, MAY 16th - REGISTER
NOW! |
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Bike to Work Day 2008, sponsored by the
Baltimore Metropolitan Council, will be celebrated in the Baltimore region
and across the nation on Friday, May 16, 2008.
Between 7 and 8:30 a.m. on May 16, bicycle
commuters will converge on locations throughout the region - including
Annapolis, Bel Air, Baltimore City, Towson, and a new location in Columbia!
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Registration Now Open!
The first 500 registrants will receive a free T-shirt and the first 225
registrants will receive a free T-shirt and mussett Bag.
All participants will also receive an on-the-go snack with java, and the
chance to win bike accessories or the grand prize: a bicycle tour for
2 on the C&O Canal/Great Allegheny Passage from our sponsor, Adventure
Cycling. You must be registered and attend a rally to win prizes.
>>> Learn more or register for Bike to Work Day
2008!! |
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FREE SEMINARS ON DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING
PROCESSES |
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Interested in development or
zoning in your community?
Want to make sure your voice is
heard?
Confused by the intricacies of
the development process?
Attend a free
evening seminar on "How to Participate in
the Development and Zoning Process" |
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Baltimore County
citizens and advocates who are interested in
learning about how to participate in development
and zoning decisions in their community are
invited to attend a series of free informational
seminars sponsored by the Baltimore County
Office of Planning.
>>> Download a flyer at
www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/planning |
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SPRING WAKING TOUR SERIES FROM BALTIMORE
HERITAGE |
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Baltimore Heritage,
Inc. is excited to present its Spring Walking
Tour series. These tours will provide
thought-provoking guided strolls that uncover
the buildings, stories and places that weave the
cultural fabric of Baltimore's historic
neighborhoods.
Upcoming tour
dates include:
- The
Backs of Baltimore: Alley Houses of
Patterson Park
- Queen
Anne Architecture Atop the Jones Falls
Valley: Mount Royal Terrace
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Academic Architecture Galore: College of
Notre Dame
- Baltimore's
Lake District: Homeland
- From Mill
Village to Planned Community Circa 1830:
Franklintown
Tours are held
every spring in April and May. Call 410-332-9992
for tour availability and tickets.
>>> Visit
www.baltimoreheritage.org/Walking.html for a
full list of tours |
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INPUT SOUGHT ON
CARROLL COUNTY 2009 BUDGET |
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The Carroll County
Board of County Commissioners will start discussions
on the fiscal year 2009 budget with a series of work
sessions later this month. A public hearing is
also scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May
13th, at Carroll Community College’s Scott
Center.
More work sessions
will be held after the public hearing before the
budget is adopted.
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All meetings will be
open to the public, broadcast on the County’s cable
channel (CCG24), and streamed from the County’s web
site.
>>> Visit
ccgovernment.carr.org for a full schedule |
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LEARN ABOUT BICYCLE TOURING AT MARCH 24 WORKSHOP |
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Learn what you
need to know about bike touring from three
speakers who have toured the United States and
internationally at a Bicycle Touring Workshop on
March 24.
The speakers will
discuss equipment, planning, expenses, and
day-to-day life on the road. The skills learned
at this workshop can be applied to any tour,
whether it is self-supported, supported, or a
metric century. |
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Bicycle Touring Workshop
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Monday, March 24,
2008 |
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7
to 9 p.m. |
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Velocipede Bike
Project
4 W. Lanvale Street
Baltimore, MD
21201
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>>> Visit
www.velocipedebikeproject.org for more details
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"YOU CAN RIDE HARFORD TRANSIT" TRAIN THE TRAINER |
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On Wednesday, April 9, the Harford County
Department of Community Services will
sponsor a Train the Trainer Travel Training
Curriculum on Harford Transit Services. |
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Attendees will be
trained to help their clients use the Harford
Transit system, including reading schedules and
preparing individualized itineraries. All
program materials will be available on CD and
attendees will receive a copy of the “You Can
Ride ... Harford Transit” video.
You Can Ride.
. .Harford Transit Train the Trainer Session
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Wednesday, April
9, 2008 |
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9:30 a.m. to 12 noon |
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Historic “Bel Air
Colored High School”
205 Hays Street
Bel Air, MD |
For more information and to reserve a place at
the workshop, please contact Sharon Grzanka at
410-638-3373 or at
disability@harfordcountymd.gov. |
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NONPROFIT
SECURITY GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE |
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Nonprofit
organizations in the Baltimore region may now
apply for grants to make their high-risk
facilities more secure against terrorist
attacks.
The Baltimore
Urban Area Work Group (UAWG) is accepting
applications for both the Baltimore Region
Critical Infrastructure Grant Program and
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Nonprofit
Security Grant Program.
The UAWG will award a total of $634,400 to fund
enhancements that are over and above the
baseline security provided in the organization’s
operating budget. The DHS grant program will
provide a total of $15 million to high-risk
nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. |
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>>> Learn more
about the grant program at www.baltometro.org |
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