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Major events and news about the Baltimore Hostel will be updated here periodically. To get up the minute news and join in discussions, please join the Friends of Baltimore Hostel email group. The Archive of selected older events is below.

Baltimore Hostel Manger Job Opportunity
The Potomac Area Council of HI-USA is seeking a manager to help start up and manage the new Baltimore Hostel, scheduled to open in spring 2007. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced hostel manager to build the business from the ground up.

Renovation of the Baltimore Hostel is in Full Swing

Invest in your Hostel with Sweat Equity
Volunteer opportunities help to support the Baltimore Hostel

Your Donations Are Needed

News & Events Archive:

Selected events saved for posterity...

Archive: Holiday Open House December 7, 2007
Live music, refreshments, and tours of the renovated rooms were enjoyed by a big crowd

Archive: "See the World" travel talks at the Pratt Library with receptions at the Hostel
September 13 and October 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Archive: Baltimore City Heritage Area Grant Awarded to the Baltimore Hostel
Presented by Mayor O'Malley on October 24, 2005. The grant is for $12,000 in matching funds for renovations of the public-use spaces - help us renovate and to meet the match!

Archive: Two Saturday events presented by the Maryland-Cuba Friendship Coalition
June 17, 2006: Cuban-American photo exhibit opening reception "LOVE, LOSS, and LONGING". June 24 2006: Cuban-style dinner and program for Pastors for Peace 2006 Caravan to Cuba.

Archive: Reception for the "Exploring Italy" photo-illustrated travel lecture by Denny Lynch - Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Reception at Baltimore Hostel following the program at the Central Pratt Library

Archive: Earthday Potluck & Film Screening: The Future of Food
Saturday evening, April 22, 2006
With members of Slow Food Baltimore - bring a dish to share!

Archive: Reception for the "Photographing Paris" photo-illustrated travel lecture by Denny Lynch - Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Reception at Baltimore Hostel following the program at the Central Pratt Library

Archive: Exploring Ireland and Irish Heritage: Slide Presentation & Talk by Denny Lynch
Saturday March 11, 2006 at 7:00 pm

Archive: Mardi Gras at the Baltimore Hostel
Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 3:00 pm
A musical celebration of New Orleans!

Archive: See the Beauty of Vietnam and Southeast Asia through Hosteling
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Photo slide presentation and reception in the hostel's grand common room.

Archive: Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 17th, 2005
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Holiday Open House for holiday food, drink, and cheer! Photos of the decrated room posted here & on the Yahoo! Groups site.

Archive: Open House and Photography Show - Photographs of Ireland
Thursday October 6, 6-8 p.m.
Travel photos by Denny Lynch on display for a special First Thursday open house.
Thanks to all who participated in the October open house - snapshots posted

Archive: Free travel talk and slideshow
Wednesday, July 13th, 6:30 p.m. "Travel the World, It's Easier than you Think" by Julie Sanches at the Pratt Central Library, followed an open house at the hostel (right across the street.)

Archive: Open House and Photography Show - Wish You Were Here!
June 2nd, 6-8 p.m. Travel photos by Esha Janssens-Sannon on display for First Thursday open house.

Archive: 2nd Annual Baltimore “Moonlight Madness” Bike Ride!
Saturday, April 16, 9:00 p.m. Start and end at the hostel; see Baltimore by night!

Archive: Waffles & Walking/Cycling Tour from the Baltimore Hostel
to the B&O Railroad Museum
Saturday, March 26, 2005 - Free waffles at 10 a.m. followed by leisurely walk to the newly reopened B&O Railroad Museum. Plus, an invitation to a 20 mile bike ride that morning!

Archive: PAC Board Meeting Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 8 p.m.
Public invited, Open house tour of the hostel & free pizza preceeding at 7 p.m.

Archive: Bike Rides Sunday Morning - October 24, 2004
Two tours of Baltimore, 20 or 30 miles, with a tour of the hostel before & waffles at the end

Archive: FBH awarded $10,000 in matching funds to renovate the building façade
Façade renovations are complete - thanks to everyone who contributed!

Archive: June 12 Pancakes, Waffles, & Walking Tour a Success
Brunch with fellow travelers and tour of the historic neighborhood

Archive: Calling all Licensed Tradespersons
Individuals with plumbing, electrical, plastering and carpentry skills are needed

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