Was it all a well-lit dream? We called them and they came to our house last week, free of charge: a young man and woman with energetic minds, energy-efficient ideas, and a big, fat supply of compact fluorescent lightbulbs. They sweetly complimented the art on our walls. Then they walked about and worked quietly for 45 minutes, politely surveying our place and tweaking our technology to help us use less water and electricity without missing the lack. The next day, we still had our CFL bulbs in place! So clearly these bright-eyed lightbulb kids were real. Wait, it gets better. Read More →

THE RESERVOIR HILL FESTIVAL 2012

Featuring free live music all day (including Balti Mare, Femi, Bosley, etc.) Baltimore’s premier food truck rally “The Gathering,” back to school giveaways, a resource fair, local vendors, and $15 all you can drink. This will be a GREAT day to be a part of, and you can help make it a success. All proceeds  benefit the St. Francis Neighborhood Center.

Volunteers do everything from face painting to traffic control. To find your perfect volunteer job, see below. We are especially in need of extra hands for setup and strike. Get in touch with Abby Becker (abecker@stfranciscenter.org)  with your availability and she will put you on the list. Even two hours makes a difference!

***The incredible RESERVOIR HILL FESTIVAL will be held Saturday, September 15^th, 2012 on the corner of Whitelock and Linden from  11AM-8PM (Rain-date Sept. 16^th)*** Read More →