Yesterday at Thanksgiving, I was with my cousin Donna Mears who just won a seat in the Alaska House, representing South Muldoon in Anchorage. Two legislators in the family and maybe some East Coast West Coast rivalry!

Open Enrollment is here! Open enrollment to get a 2023 health plan runs through Jan. 15, 2023. Through Maryland Health Connection, you can get free or low-cost health insurance that covers important health services. MarylandHealthConnection.gov or call 1-855-642-8572 to get started.

DON'T WAIT ‼️ There are only two days left of a pause on escalating toll bills and civil penalties by the Maryland Transportation Authority. Late fees resume on December 1.

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Right now ⁦Merv O ⁦Baltimore City Public Schools⁩ ! My kids helping each other! They learn better through peer to peer instruction. I love it. All you can hear is the scratching of charcoal against the paper!

Please Share With Baltimore City High School Seniors: City Schools is excited to announce the 2nd annual “I Applied” Challenge 2022. The challenge aims to promote early college application and FAFSA completion in Baltimore. Register and complete by Dec 1: bit.ly/IApplied2022

Join the fun on Thursday, December 15th at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the opening of Montebello Elementary Middle School! 🎀✂️ Click the link below to register for the event! bit.ly/MontebelloRibb… This event will also be live-streamed on City Schools’ Facebook and YouTube. 🎉 🏫 🎉

Baltimore City School Parents! 2023-4 Middle & High Shool Choice Fair Sat, Dec 3 @ 10am-3pm Baltimore Convention Center, enter on S. Sharp St. or at corner of Pratt & Howard St More info: baltimorecityschools.org/choice

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Christmas is coming up and we want you and your family to celebrate it safely! Get vaccinated this week and protect those you love from getting COVID-19! #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19 . . #BaltimoreCity #CityOfBaltimore #HealthyBaltimore

Pratt Library hosts FREE coat distribution for youth at city branches, including the Waverly Branch Library this Thursday, Dec 8 at 3:00-5:00 pm and Northwood Library on Sat, Dec 17 at 10:00am - Noon. Coats will be available for babies, children & teens, first come/first served

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Make It Glow at the Abell Open Space on Thursday, December 22 from 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

This Wednesday, December 21! Hosted by our Membership Committee at satellite location in Open Works Greenmount. lwv-baltimorecity.org/lwv_holiday_me… #lwvbaltcity

A little week-before-break message from the best teachers I know! “As a team we rise above!” ❤️ Commodore to College Baltimore City Public Schools Maryland State Department of Education

Christmas Bag Give Away at Grace Baptist Church Tonight, Tuesday December 20 AND Thursday, December 22 @ 10:30 am 3201 The Alameda Grace Baptist Church on The Alameda is hosting a Christmas Bag Give Away this Thursday, December 22nd. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 443-741-6486

Diane and I wish everyone a holiday full of love and good cheer, and a bright and adventurous 2023.

Set a goal and enroll in a MD Health Connection health plan! Enroll by Dec. 31, 2022 so your coverage starts in the new year. Last year, people who enrolled saved an average of $300 a month on premiums. Visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov to save and find the best health plan for you.

Public Art Grant for Baltimore City Schools proposals extended to JAN 6th! Awards up to $5,000 for 2-4 Baltimore City Public Schools for outcome-based art project with long- term educational impact on students and the surrounding community. artseveryday.org/pabcpss?eType=… #artseveryday