DBFA Events/Programs | Past DBFA Events Archive
The following events are sponsored by the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance. Join DBFA to receive discounts to or attend DBFA events for free.
First-Time Moms Group | Downtown Family Pool Party | Upcoming
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Do you have a new baby who is 1 to 10 weeks old?*
DBFA and Messiah Church** are kicking off a new nine-week group for first-time moms and their infants in Southeast Baltimore starting May 5, 2009.
The weekly group discussion will be facilitated by Margie Kay, RN, a Certified Childbirth Educator and Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
The sessions will cover topics related to various health and social aspects of new motherhood, such as breastfeeding, infant feeding and sleeping, developmental stages of infants, maternal health, returning to work, and more. The sessions also provide an excellent way to connect with other mothers in your neighborhood with babies the same age.
Nine Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
May 5 through June 30, 2009
Messiah Church in O'Donnell Square in Canton
1025 S. Potomac Street, Baltimore MD 21224
A one time contribution of $10 is suggested and will be collected at the first session.
Limited to 20 participants. Sign-up early using the form below to secure a spot in this session.
Questions? socialnetworking@dbfam.org.
*This is a pilot program beginning in Southeast Baltimore that may be expanded to other downtown neighborhoods.
**This program does not include a religious component. Messiah Church is a small, open, and warm spiritual community with 118 years of service to the neighborhoods of Southeast Baltimore.
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Join us in one of our urban "backyards"for an afternoon of fun, food, and family. We will have pool and non-pool activities for all ages, a moon bounce, and lots of fun!
Don't miss the full catered dinner by Chipotle, drinks by Water for Chocolate, and hard-served ice cream in a variety of flavors from Taharka Brothers.
June 18, 2009
4 to 8 p.m.
Patterson Park Pool
148 S. Linwood Ave.
443-677-2618
This event is FREE for DBFA members and their families. Capacity is limited, so register early to secure a space at the event. DBFA members may reserve their tickets to the pool party by submitting the form below.
If you joined DBFA before last year's pool party (August 17, 2008), you must renew your DBFA membership in order to attend this year's pool party.
If you are not yet a member, please join DBFA.
Special thanks to Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the Department of Recreation and Parks for making this event possible.
Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Questions about the party? E-mail poolparty@dbfam.org.
WE ARE CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY AND ARE NO LONGER TAKING NEW REGISTRATIONS FOR THE POOL PARTY.
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Join us in West Shore Park in the Inner Harbor for this classic fall harvest festival, featuring a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, square dancing, straw maze, hayrides, pie eating contest and more. Admission is FREE.
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"Our family loves living in the City, but WHERE are we going to send our kids to school?"Is this a familiar question in your house? If so, the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance and the Baltimore City Public Schools are teaming up to try and help your family with answering this important question. The fair will feature exhibitors from various local, walkable public school options (elementary to high school) and early childhood centers (pre-schools and daycares) available to families residing in downtown Baltimore neighborhoods.