OASIS OF BALTIMORE · DESERT OF MARYLAND
Events & Calendar
Celebrating Brotherhood Through Service, Fellowship & Tradition
Jerusalem Temple No. 4 hosts a full calendar of events throughout the year — from Stated Meetings and ceremonial observances to community service initiatives, fundraisers, and social gatherings. All events are open to Nobles and their families unless otherwise noted.
Some events are restricted to members. Please log in to the Member Portal for the full calendar.
Upcoming Events
Phantom of the Opera Costume Party
Kick off Joint Ball Weekend with a night of mystery, elegance, and intrigue at the Phantom of the Opera Costume Party. Sounds by DJ King Tutt. Friday Night Event & Hospitality Only tickets $50. Cover included in the Weekend Pass. Presided over by Illustrious Potentate Noble Jerry T. Witcher 33° and Illustrious Commandress Cassandra Townsend.
Sweatshirts & Sneakers Fall Jam
Rep Your Oasis at the Sweatshirts & Sneakers Fall Jam — part of Jerusalem Joint Ball Weekend. Get dressed in your best sweatshirts, sneakers, and Oasis vibes. Music by DJ King Tutt. Cigars, snacks & fellowship. Honoring Illustrious Potentate Noble Jerry T. Witcher 33° and Illustrious Commandress Cassandra Townsend.
Joint Ball — Jerusalem Temple No. 4 & Jerusalem Court No. 1
Jerusalem Temple No. 4 and Jerusalem Court No. 1 present the Joint Ball honoring Illustrious Potentate Noble Jerry T. Witcher 33° and Illustrious Commandress Cassandra Townsend. Ball Weekend Tickets $150 (no fees) | Weekend Pass $80 | Fri or Sat Night & Hospitality Only $50 | Early Bird (first 50) $140. All Nobles and Daughters must be regaled. Room rate $159 & $175 + tax. Reservations: 443-577-2300, code: Jerusalem Joint Ball.
Prayer Breakfast — A Morning of Faith, Fellowship & Purpose
Join Jerusalem Temple No. 4 for a morning of faith, fellowship, and purpose. Tenured Nobles and invited guests are welcome. Tickets $30 per person — one guest FREE. Let's gather. Let's pray. Let's grow together. One Temple • One Purpose • One Family.
Desert of Maryland First Ride — Scholarship Fundraiser
Kick off the New Year with the Desert of Maryland First Ride Scholarship Fundraiser. Join your fellow Nobles for the first ride of 2027 in support of the Desert of Maryland scholarship fund.
Black Party — Black Leather Edition
Join Illustrious Potentate Jerry Witcher and the Nobles of Jerusalem Temple No. 4 for their Annual Fundraiser — the Black Party: Black Leather Edition. Experience an evening of music, brotherhood, celebration, and purpose. Dress to impress in your finest black leather attire and compete in the Best Dress Contest. 50/50 Raffle. Lite fare provided — BYOB. Tickets $40 per person.
Desert of Maryland Shrine Conference 2027
The annual Desert of Maryland Shrine Conference brings together Nobles and officers from across the Desert for business sessions, fellowship, and fraternal programming. Jerusalem Temple No. 4 Nobles are encouraged to attend and represent the Oasis of Baltimore.
80s Jam — Hip Hop Party
Break out your best 80s and Hip Hop gear for a night of old-school jams and good times during the Desert of Maryland Shrine Conference weekend. Come dressed to impress and ready to party.
Emerald City Jam — St. Patrick's Day Party
Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Emerald City Jam — a festive night of music, fellowship, and fun during the Desert of Maryland Shrine Conference weekend.
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Leadership Training / Patrol
Monthly Leadership Training and Patrol session for officers and committee chairs of Jerusalem Temple No. 4.
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Divan Meeting — November
Monthly Divan Meeting of Jerusalem Temple No. 4. Divan officers only.
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Temple Meeting — November
Regular Stated Meeting of Jerusalem Temple No. 4. All Nobles in good standing are encouraged to attend.
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Thanksgiving Basket Distribution
Annual Thanksgiving Basket Distribution serving families in the Baltimore community. Volunteers welcome.
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Leadership Training / Patrol
Monthly Leadership Training and Patrol session for officers and committee chairs of Jerusalem Temple No. 4.
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Divan Meeting — December
Monthly Divan Meeting of Jerusalem Temple No. 4. Divan officers only.
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Temple Meeting — December
Regular Stated Meeting of Jerusalem Temple No. 4. All Nobles in good standing are encouraged to attend.
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Community Service – Toy Drive
Annual holiday toy drive benefiting children in the Baltimore community. Donations of new, unwrapped toys are welcome.
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J1 – LTs Dance
Jerusalem Court No. 1 Ladies in Training Dance. Details to be announced.
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Leadership Training / Patrol
Monthly Leadership Training and Patrol session for officers and committee chairs of Jerusalem Temple No. 4.
Desert of Maryland Necrology Brunch — Joint Conference of Nobles and Daughters
A solemn memorial brunch honoring Nobles and Daughters lost in 2026–2027. Theme: "He Saved a Wretch Like Me." Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jeryl Moody. Cost included in Conference registration; additional tickets $50. Regaled event attire required. Sanctioned by Imperial Deputy of the Desert HPIP Anthony D. Thorpe (4) and Imperial Deputy for the Desert HPIC Nicole A. Dunn (210).
Past Events
A record of our service, fellowship, and celebration
A complete archive of past events is available in the Member Portal.