By Tashi McQueen,
AFRO Political Writer,
tmcqueen@afro.com
All listed events are free to the public.
Teen Lab at Walters Art Museum
Starting on April 4, Baltimore teens can hang out with friends, create art or do homework at the Walters Art Museum during Teen Lab. Every Thursday until April 25, youth ages 13 to 17 can explore cultures with art and check out galleries from 4 to 6 p.m.
Public Safety and Government Operations Hearings
On April 10, Baltimore City Council’s Public Safety and Government Operations committee will hold hearings on the establishment of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and a legislative oversight hearing on crime reduction and violence prevention. At 1 p.m., residents can attend the hearings either in person at City Hall on the fourth floor or via Webex.
Board of Estimates Taxpayers’ Night FY 2025
The Baltimore City Board of Estimates is hosting its annual taxpayers’ night for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed budget. On April 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., Baltimore residents will get an overview of the preliminary budget and have the opportunity to testify publicly on budget priorities for FY25. Before the event, at 5 p.m., residents can ask city agency representatives questions before giving testimony.
Taxpayers can participate in person at City Hall on the 2nd floor or via Webex. To attend via Webex, sign up at https://bbmr.baltimorecity.gov/FY25BOE.
Free Fresh Food Boxes
Get free fresh food boxes from Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm in Baltimore at 3811 Park Heights Avenue every Thursday from 12 to 4 p.m. Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm is a local farm committed to sustainable agriculture, community and environmental stewardship.