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What To Do in Baltimore This Week

Great ideas of what to do around Baltimore this week.

Check out these great events sponsored by THE ASSOCIATED or ASSOCIATED agencies coming up this week in Baltimore.

Sunday, April 28
PJ on the Town at the Maryland Zoo
Join other young families at the Maryland Zoo for an afternoon of family fun, including a zoo-wide scavenger hunt, craft activity and animal encounters with a Zoo educator. This PJ Library event is sponsored by the Macks Center for Jewish Education (CJE) and Chizuk Amuno Congregation.

For more information on an afternoon of fun, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., go to cjebaltimore.org/pjtown.

Sunday, April 28
Arts and Crafts with Kids at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Jewish Volunteer Connection (JVC) invites teens to meet up with other teen volunteers to put a smile on the faces of kids who are undergoing treatment at the University of Maryland, Medical Center, 22 South Green Street. Make arts and crafts with patients during the two hours, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

For information, go to http://jvcbaltimore.org/jvc-programs/teens/high-school-opportunities/.

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Tuesday, April 30
The Leo V. Berger Immigrants Trunk Program Presents Bessie Bluefeld
If you grew up in Baltimore, most likely you heard of, if not attended, an event at the area’s premier kosher catering banquet hall, Bluefeld Caterers. This week, the Jewish Museum of Maryland is premiering its newest historical character, Bessie Bluefeld, a young immigrant woman who made a name for herself as the owner of Bluefeld’s.

Actress Terry Nicholetti portrays Baltimore icon, Bessie Bluefeld, in this free event, open to the public.  Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. For information, go to jewishmuseummd.org.

Wednesday, May 1
Men’s Night Out is Back! Back! Back!
ESPN’s Chris Berman, NFL Studio Host and Anchor of “SportsCenter,” is coming to Baltimore for an ASSOCIATED Men’s Night Out. Berman will share behind-the-scenes stories of history's greatest sports moments, including Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-breaking game, as well as talk about the power of teamwork. Maybe, he’ll even predict another Ravens Super Bowl victory!

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Event begins at 7:00 p.m. at the M&T Bank Stadium. Program, which also includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, is $100 to attend, with a $180 minimum gift to THE ASSOCIATED Annual Campaign requested. Register to see Chris Berman at associated.org/mensnight.

For information on future events, including Israel65, the community-wide Israel celebration featuring Matisyahu, go to http://jewishbaltimore.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/what-to-do-in-baltimore-this-week-3/

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