DPW Announces Modifications to Recycling Schedule
Baltimore City Department of Works (DPW) Director, Jason W. Mitchell, announces modifications to the City's recycling collection operations, designed to bring stability and predictability to routes impacted by delays in recent weeks.
Effective January 18, 2022, DPW will move to bi-weekly collections for recycling, using an alternating A and B cycle system for curbside collection services:
Our Loch Raven community will be scheduled for recycling collection on Week A of the alternating schedule, starting on Friday, January 21st, followed by collection on Friday, February 1-4, and then every two weeks thereafter.
The recycling day (FRIDAY) will not change.
Homeowner Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes
'Tis the season for frigid temperatures and blustery conditions. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds residents that residential water lines, as well as the City's water main infrastructure, may be impacted by cold weather temperatures.
Water service lines and water meters can freeze when the temperature remains below 25 degrees for extended periods of time. Sub-freezing temperatures can also impact water mains, causing the ground to buckle and shift, resulting in broken water lines.
Protect your pipes, and know what to do in case of water emergencies!
YORKWOOD ELEMENATRY SCHOOL (y.E.S.) FOOD PANTRY
Yorkwood Elementary School #219 presents its
Y.E.S. FOOD PANTRY.
Please support this ongoing food drive effort, for the benefit of students, families, and the community.
Residents are encouraged to donate canned goods, dry goods, and non-perishable items directly to the drop-off site at the school's main lobby, during regular business hours.
For more information, please contact the Pantry Coordinator at:
Yorkwood Elementary School
5931 Yorkwood Road
Baltimore, MD 21239
410-396-6364
Voter registration
Are You Registered to Vote?
This "Voter Lookup" system will enable you to check your voter status. It will also assist you in updating your information if you recently changed your address or name. You can easily change your party affiliation, get information on polling locations, candidates, becoming an election judge, and more!
Immanuel Compassion Center
The Compassion Center at Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Compassion Center at Immanuel Lutheran Church is OPEN again. The Center, located at 5701 Loch Raven Boulevard, lower parking lot entrance, serves families seeking material help throughout the City of Baltimore, and is open every second Saturday of the month, from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
The Compassion Center continues to accept non-perishable food donations, gently used clothing, and usable household donations during business office hours and by appointment. Please call the office at 410-435-6861 to arrange a drop-off donation.
For more information, please visit: ImmanuelLutheran.org/CompassionCenter.html
Recent LRIA Community Events
Lovin' Loch Raven Fall Clean-up
Lovin' Loch Raven Fall Clean-up
Lovin' Loch Raven Fall Clean-up
2021 Lovin' Loch Raven Community Celebration
Wow, what an awesome community event! Loch Raven's Community Celebration on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, was a huge success, with our largest turnout ever, loads of activities for all age groups, and great food, refreshments, and music. Thank you to everyone who came out! We hope you had a blast! CLICK HERE FOR OUR PHOTO GALLERY!
The LRIA would like to thank the following organizations for their monetary contributions to our event:
- Giant Food
- H&S Bakery
- Lowes
- Panera Bread
- Colin's Seafood & Grill
The LRIA would like to thank the following organizations for their outstanding support and participation in our event:
- Arts & Crafts w/ Emily
- B.1.Y.B Entertainment, LLC
- Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee
- Baltimore City Dept. of Public Works
- Charm City Chess Club
- Facepainting w/ Tess
- Hair Triels, LLC
- Health & Mediation Services w/ Dena
- Immanuel Compassion Center
- MDM Insurance & Annuity Group
- MEDSTAR Good Samaritan Mobile Vaccine Clinic
- Mervo Robotics
- Mt. Zion Baptist Church
- NWT Home Security Services
- New Refuge Deliverance Cathedral, Inc.
- The WINGS Youth Group
Special shout-outs to our elected officials who attended the event:
- Senator Mary Washington
- Delegate Regina Boyce
- Councilman Mark Conway
A super-special, shout-out to ALL VOLUNTEERS who contributed countless hours of planning, organizing, and participating in this event. You are what makes this community great! THANK YOU!!! Individual shout-outs to Al, Angie, Brenda, Diana, Maria, and Stephanie for making independent financial contributions toward making the event a success.
And lastly, but certainly not least... a special THANK YOU to the IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH for hosting our event, and without whom this event would not have been possible.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LRIA Memorial Community Garden DEDICATION
The LRIA Memorial Community Garden at Immanuel Lutheran Church was officially launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during our 2021 Lovin' Loch Raven Community Celebration event, and is the latest effort by the Loch Raven Improvement Association, Inc. to bring an urban community garden project to fruition. With an opportunity to turn unused land into a productive garden, and a mission to bring community volunteers together, this venture offers a tremendous opportunity for anyone interested in the gardening experience. CLICK HERE FOR OUR PHOTO GALLERY!
The LRIA acknowledges the generous grant award from the Abell Foundation, Inc. in assisting us with this project. We also acknowledge the many volunteers who continue to make this a successful endeavor. THANK YOU!
If you are interested in joining our garden team, or in making a donation of any kind, please reach out to the LRIA on our "Contact Us" page, or to our garden committee chair: stockton.maria007@gmail.com