Here's a look at some things going on in Baltimore this week and here at Patch. The news broke late last night the U.S. Special Forces killed Osama bin Laden. Check back here on Patch for your neighbors' reactions to the news. After holding only one meeting last month, the Baltimore City Council will hold its first meeting in May. Items on the agenda include budget items, a proposed surcharge for trespass towing and a proclamation declaring Nov. 2 "Do It Now Day" in honor of William Donald Schaefer. The new month also brings a fresh round of community meetings. This week the Roland Park Civic…

Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services Looking for a place to celebrate one of the holiest weekends of the Christian faith? Remember to check out the events listings here at Patch. We have listings for services for several churches and denominations. Maryland Grand National Steeplechase Race As much as you love Charm City, getting out of town can be fun too. The Maryland Grand National Steeplechase Races will be held in Glyndon on Saturday. This variety of horse racing is a little more exciting than what goes on at Pimlico, hon. There's jumping! Super Art Fight X This Friday don't forget to …

Native Plants for Roland Park Landscapes A presentation on "Native Plants for Roland Park Landscapes" will be Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Enoch Pratt Library's Roland Park Branch. The speaker will be Vincent Vizachero, organizer of Roland Park's native plant sale.  Baltimore Polytechnic PPFA General Meeting The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute PPFA will hold its general meeting at 6 p.m. in the Benjamin Banneker Room 115. Baltimore City Council Holds Regular Meeting The Baltimore City Council will hold its regular meeting at 5 p.m. at City Hall on Monday. Western High School…

1.) Redistricting: North Baltimore residents will have the chance to review proposed changes to Baltimore City Council Districts. The council will hold a hearing at 5 p.m. at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. According to the city charter, council districts must be reexamined the year following a census. 2.) CSI: The Village Learning Place is hosting its Second Wednesday event CSI: Baltimore. John French, a 30-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department, will make a presentation on the equipment and methods used in a crime lab to help solve crimes. 3.) Hopkins Lacrosse: A little night …

City Council: The Baltimore City Council will meet at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute on March 9 to discuss redistricting with residents in North Baltimore. However, if you're unable to attend that meeting, there is a meet today at 5 p.m. at Patterson High School. Credit Cards: The University of Baltimore, in partnership the Maryland CASH Campaign, is hosting a lecture at 6 p.m. at Dallas Nichols Elementary School about how to use and make the most of credit card accounts. Baseball: It's a bit cool out, but if you want a nice mid-afternoon break to take in some sunshine, Johns Hopkins …

Weather: Following last week's blast of warm weather, February is back to remind us that she's not so gentle. According to the National Weather Service, the area will see rain, snow and sleet tonight before turning into snow by about 1 a.m. Wednesday with an accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Presidents' Day: Most government offices and schools are closed for the day. Enjoy the holiday commemorating U.S. Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Trash: Remember the Department of Public Works is closed, so none of the city's sanitation yards will be open and there will be no bulk …

School Tour: Between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. this morning, families within Roland Park Elementary and Middle Schools' zone may tour the schools.  Master Plan: The Baltimore City Planning Commission will again consider the Greater Roland Park Master Plan. Last month the commission asked the Roland Park Civic League to work on the language in the plan to placate the Baltimore Country Club and St. Mary's Seminary.  Ethics Week: Ethics Week events at Loyola University of Maryland continue with the showing this evening of the film A Civil Action. Religion: At the Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Rev. Marc …

Ethics Week: Loyola University of Maryland continues its Ethics Week events with a showing of the film Quiz Show. Baby Steps: Mother Goose Baby Steps at the Enoch Pratt Free Library Hampden branch is an interactive nursery rhyme program for babies up to 36 months old. Preschool Stories: For the older kids there's also a story time at the Enoch Pratt Free Library Loch Raven branch for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.  City Council: The Land Use and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing about whether to remove a sunset clause in the city's inclusionary housing requirements. …

School Spirit: The parents and teachers organizations at Western High School and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute are holding their regular meetings tonight. Ethics: As part of the Ethcis Week Presentations at Loyola University of Maryland, Andrea Giampetro-Meyer, chair of the Law & Social Responsibility Department, will speak about applying the work of sociologist Diane Vaughn  to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Valentine's Day: It's the year's big romantic holiday. Remember to check out North Baltimore Patch's picks for some great local places to celebrate. Chucklestorm: A video story about …

State of the City: Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will go before the Baltimore City Council this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. to give the annual State of the City Address. Nearby: Three authors, including Patch contributor Rafael Alvarez, will read passages from their books at the Columbia Art Center at 7:30 p.m. and will be signing copies of their books. Game of the Day: Gilman varsity wrestling will be heading to McDonogh, in Owings Mills, to participate in the Ray Oliver tournament. Upcoming: Look for a piece later this morning from North Baltimore Patch about why a local liquor store owner is …

Super Bowl: It's the biggest game of the year for football fans. Millions will watch the ultimate pigskin matchup at local watering holes, friends' houses or ignore the game completely and watch the commercials. Sunday Shorts: This tour of the Baltimore Museum of Art focuses on a single piece art work each week. Fire Tour: The Fire Museum of Maryland is holding it's annual Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 Museum and Bus Tour. Take a look back at one of the key moments in Baltimore's history and learn how the fire shaped modern Baltimore. Nearby: The Ellicott City Scale Model Railroad Association …

Toddler Jumps: The Enoch Pratt Free Library Roland Park Branch will be hosting Toddler Jumps. It’s a story time for 2-year-olds featuring stories, rhymes and bouncing balls. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Leaps: The Enoch Pratt Free Library Roland Park Branch hosts this music program and story time for preschool-aged children. The program starts at 11:30 a.m. Game of the Day: Bryn Mawr varsity ice hockey takes on Archbishop Spalding at the Laurel Ice Rink at 4:30 p.m.  The Mawrtians already handily defeated Spalding 9-2 in December. Loud Music: The Rompus: a night of folks playing…

Editor's note: Beause of inclement weather, some events may be canceled. Winter Weather: A blast of winter weather is making its way across the area. Check in with North Baltimore Patch to find out about closings and road conditions. We’ll also be checking in with your neighbors to find out how they’re dealing with this latest round of foul weather. Council Shifts: Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake introduced a map that shifts some of the boundaries of the Baltimore City Council. The map isn’t official because 2010 Census data isn’t available yet, but North Baltimore lawmakers are sharing their …