Oct 14 Tuesday
Back for its second year, Abbott and the Big Ten Conference are hosting the We Give Blood Drive competition to entice students, alumni, fans, and community members to rally around their Big Ten school to donate blood, save lives, and address the country's ongoing critical blood shortage.
From August 27 to December 5, anyone eligible to donate blood can do so anywhere, anytime in the U.S. to count for their school. The school with the most donations at the end of the competition will receive $1 million to advance student or community health.
New this year, everyone who donates or attempts to donate blood throughout the competition will receive an exclusive, limited-edition, Homefield-designed T-shirt specific to their school. To receive the shirt:
1. Show up to donate 2. Submit your donation (or attempt to donate) at BigTen.Org/Abbott or by texting DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT). 3. Click the link sent to your email 4. Use your redemption code 5. Your shirt will be shipped to the address of your choice.
Last year, the University of Nebraska won, and is using the funds to advance student health on campus. The University of Maryland is competing this year and will host several blood drives on campus and in the surrounding area throughout the competition. To find a blood drive near you, please visit: https://bigten.org/abbott/maryland
Jewish Community Services offers a group for those Living with Parkinson’s Disease on the 2nd Tuesday each month. This group provides support for coping with the physical, emotional, and social impact of the disease. For more information, contact Michelle Goldberg, LCSW-C at [email protected] or 410-843-7355.
Oct 15 Wednesday
Industry Social Club, presented by PNC, is a free, recurring after-hours networking event at the BMI for local professionals, creatives, and influencers. It’s all about helping people make those important connections that drive success, both individually and as a community.
Each month, we mix things up with interactive activities to spark new ideas, lively discussions to share insights, and workshops focused on specific topics or industries to help you build practical skills. Plus, we’ll have good music, a cash bar, and some tasty bites to keep the vibes chill and help everyone network and hang out.
We ensure our topics are current and relevant, examining trends that are shaping industries locally and nationally. We’re proud to cover a wide range of industries and backgrounds, including fashion, hospitality, healthcare, and important topics around the LGBTQIA+ community in the workforce. It’s all about creating a welcoming and enriching space for everyone to connect and thrive. We hope to see you this season!
Oct 16 Thursday
Jewish Community Services offers a group for care partners to someone with Parkinson’s Disease on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This group is a safe, confidential space to have conversations, share experiences, receive support, and gather caregiving resources. For more information, visit https://jcsbalt.org/care-partner-parkinsons/ or contact Beth Hecht at [email protected] or 410- 843-7456.
Oct 17 Friday
The Nevermore Haunt features unique creatures, characters and scenes inspired by late 19th century Baltimore.
Come face-to-face with mangled, undead factory workers, the ghosts of drowned sailors, unlicensed medical practitioners and strange, terrifying monsters inside this historic 140 year-old property in Baltimore’s Old Town.
One of Maryland’s scariest haunted houses and a Baltimore Halloween tradition since 2016, The Nevermore Haunt also features spectacular sideshow performance and an outdoor bar featuring local beers and custom cocktails.
Oct 18 Saturday