2025 Lovin' loch raven MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
FREE MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY SCRATCH-OFF TICKET
for every NEW or RENEWAL Membership Dues Contribution!!!
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Loch Raven Improvement Association's Membership Drive is now in full swing!!!
The LRIA community works diligently to maintain a stable neighborhood for the mutual benefit of all residents. Today, we are calling on your assistance to support our mission.
Having a stake in LRIA membership is one easy way to express your commitment in supporting our proactive effort to preserve and stimulate property values, promote superior standards of housing, maintain sanitation and community health, and support initiatives that combat crime and nuisance behavior. As we strive to expand our membership base, the more likely we will be able to inspire
positive change throughout the neighborhood.
Annual membership dues are still only $20 per household, and your contribution is directly reinvested back into the community. Beautification projects, community-focused events, preservation of our community garden, and improving the overall infrastructure of our neighborhood
are just a few of the many efforts in which we are involved.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
You may make payment by any of the following methods:
- In-person, at any monthly community association meeting,
- U.S. Postal mail to: LRIA, P.O. Box 66226, Baltimore, MD 21239, or
- Online via our LRIA.org website (link below)
ALSO, watch out for our MEMBERSHIP MANIA EVENT coming soon!!! Details to be announced at our April 15th Community Meeting. See you then.
Upcoming Events
Immanuel Flea Market
Immanuel Flea Market
Immanuel Flea Market
NEW DATE: April 26, 2025
Hey bargain hunters, come find that special treasure at this Immanuel Lutheran Church's SPRING Community Flea Market.
Over twenty vendors will have a full array of unique items for sale at discount prices.
Come early for best selection!
Spaces available for $10, if you bring your own table. There will also be a limited number of table rentals available at additional cost.
Call Ms. Teresa Dutton at 410-435-6861 for more information.
Event co-sponsored by the Loch Raven Improvement Association, Inc.
LRIA Spring Clean-up
Immanuel Flea Market
Immanuel Flea Market
Grab your gardening gear and join us for our 2025 LRIA Spring Clean-up.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30am - 9:30am
With the goal of beautifying our neighborhood,
we begin at Community Sign #1, located at the corner of E. Belvedere Avenue @ Loch Raven Boulevard, then progressing to our other community sign locations.
Volunteers needed to help us remove trash and debris, mulching, trimming, and bulb planting.
JOIN US!
It's a great way to meet your neighbors and enjoy the beautiful day,
while also giving back to the community.
2024 Lovin' Loch Raven Community Celebration
Wow, what an awesome event!!!
Loch Raven's 2024 Lovin' Loch Raven Community Celebration on Saturday, September 21st, 2024,
was a huge success, with one of the largest crowds ever.
Those in attendance enjoyed a great afternoon of music, free food and refreshments,
community engagement, and numerous activities for the entire family.
The LRIA thanks the following organizations for their product and door-prize donations to our event:
H&S Bakery, Utz Brands, Home Depot
The LRIA thanks the following organizations for their support and participation in our event:
Medstar Health, Charm City Chess Club, Mervo Robotics, DJ Uncle Ray,
Baltimore Beauty & Barber School, Baltimore City Fire Department, Pratt Library, Immanuel Compassion Center, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Facepainting w/ Tashia, Balloons w/ Brenda, Arts & Crafts w/ Emily, Real WINGS & G-Boys Youth Groups, Declaring His Works, Mike's Funhouse, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, Yorkwood Elementary School,
Northeast Community Organization (NECO), Northeast Police Department,
The LRIA thanks the following City agencies for their support and participation in our event:
Baltimore City Dept. of Social Services, Baltimore City Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Baltimore City Dept. of Health, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks, Office of Emergency Management, Mayor's Office of Older Adult Affairs and Advocacy
Special shout-outs to our elected officials who attended the event:
Delegate Regina Boyce (43rd Legislative District)
Delegate Elizabeth Embry (43rd Legislative District)
Delegate Jackie Addison (45th Legislative District)
Tywanna Taylor (Chief of Staff - Office of 4th District Councilman Mark Conway)
Maryland Democratic State Central Committee members:
Diana Emerson, Sabrina Wiggins, Angie Winder
A super-special, shout-out to the event organizing committee, and to all volunteers who assisted in this event. Your continuing efforts to support this community is outstanding. THANK YOU!!!
And lastly, but certainly not least, Thank You to the Immanuel Lutheran Church for co-hosting our event, and without whom this event would not have been possible.
NED Commander's Meeting
Please join the Northeast Police District for their monthly Northeastern District Commander’s meeting, held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7pm.
The meeting is held both in-person and via Zoom (link and passcode listed below).
Northeastern District
1900 Argonne Drive
Baltimore MD 21218
(RollCall room)
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86713597447
Meeting ID: 867 1359 7447
Passcode: BPDNED
LRIA Memorial Community Garden
The LRIA Community Garden is a hidden gem at the northern edge of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, and is maintained by a dynamic group of community volunteers who contribute their time and effort to ensure that the project is sustainable and fruitful.
The Garden Committee meets every second Saturday morning of each month, beginning at 8am, and is always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in being part of this exciting endeavor, please contact us by email or via our Contact Us page.
All experience levels are welcomed!!!
Grandmaster Chess Challenge - Simultaneous Exhibition
In case you missed it, our Grand Chess Challenge Simultaneous Exhibition, held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, was an incredible experience, with Grand Master Larry Kaufman taking on 19 challengers at once, many of whom were also high-level players themselves.
The 5½ hour event concluded with a book-signing by Kaufman
and two players overcoming the Grand Master for ultimate bragging rights.
COMMUNITY ALERT!!!
Notice of Increased Auto Theft
The Northeast Police Department has issued an immediate advisory for the uptick in vehicular theft and car larceny not only in the Loch Raven district, but throughout Baltimore City. Certain model Hyundai and Kia vehicles are most prone to auto theft, due to a social media post that encourages thieves to use electronic devices to bypass the security features.
But beware - all vehicles are susceptible targets for thieves!
Please remember to ALWAYS LOCK YOUR CAR, no matter how brief the vehicle is left unattended, and NEVER LEAVE YOUR KEYS IN AN IDLING VEHICLE.
It is also highly encouraged that you use a steering wheel lock,
or engine disabling device to protect your vehicle.
And be vigilant! If you observe illegal or suspicious activity, PLEASE CALL 911!!!
NEW!!!
Steering wheel locks now being distributed for Hyundai and Kia owners for FREE!
Please contact the Northeast Police District at 410-396-2444 for more information.
Ongoing and Continuous
Immanuel Compassion Center
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 10am - 12pm.
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.
Yorkwood Elementary School #219 Y.E.S. Food Pantry
Yorkwood Elementary School's ongoing food drive is a continuing effort to benefit 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
Maryland Wholehome Program
Maryland Wholehome Program
The WholeHome Program can help you make valuable repairs and enhancements to your home that can lower your family’s monthly utility bills and improve your quality of life.
Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund WholeHome Grant will be available to help homeowners impacted by Covid-19, with repairs and energy efficiency improvements to their primary residence.