Chesapeake Bay Tripper (October 2012) by Chesapeake Current

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Cheers Along the Patuxent Wine Trail

and another is along the banks of a pristine creek. Not only is this day trip a treat for your palate, but there’s a Kodak Moment at every turn. You’ll be treated with warm Southern Maryland hospitality and will take home cherished memories on this special Bay Tripper Love the fall foliage? Want to get adventure! away for a day in the country? A beautiful Bay Tripper fall day trip is visiting wineries along the Patuxent Wine Trail in Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. This “Wine Trail” outlined on the Maryland Wineries Association (MWA) web site takes you deep into the rich history of our state and our nation back to the 1600’s. Also, the War of 1812 was a hotspot here. As you drive along this wine trail, you’ll find charming waterfront villages Riverside WineFest with comfortable places to stay, unique at Sotterley shops and antiques, historic lighthouses The best of Maryland is and landmarks. As the Wineries celebrated in the breathtaking Association points out, you’ll enjoy setting of this National Historic stunning water vistas and beautiful rolling Landmark! Enjoy multiple wine farmland that will soothe your soul. tastings (no tickets required), live A few years ago, Maryland lagged music, free mini tours of the 1703 Plantation House and behind many other states when it came to Slave Cabin, artisans, demonwinemaking, but many of these local strations, exhibits, children’s wineries are now gaining critical acclaim activities, great food and more. in prestigious wine circles. Now, area More than 20 wineries were wine makers are creating sumptuous featured last year! award-winning wines that can rival those made anywhere else. For example, at Cost: competitions, Maryland wines have even $20 in advance, $25 at the gate beaten Mondavi, according to the MWA. When: One reason Maryland wines are so good, Saturday & Sunday according to MWA, is because this area's October 6-7 soil and climate are very similar to that of 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Italy’s Tuscany region. Seven wineries are showcased in the Where: Patuxent Wine Trail. One is in a restored 44300 Sotterley Lane Hollywood , MD 20636 tobacco barn, another on the slopes of a (301) 373-2280 gentle hillside surrounded by vineyards,

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Bay Tripper Winery Day Trips Fridays Creek Winery 3485 Chaneyville Road Owings, MD 20736 (410) 286-WINE Running Hare Vineyard 150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (410) 414-8486 Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery 8650 Mackall Road St. Leonard, MD 20685 (410) 586-2710 Cove Point Winery 755 Cove Point Road Lusby, MD 20657 (410) 326-0949 Solomons Island Winery 515 Garner Lane Lusby, MD 20657 (410) 394-1933 Port of Leonardtown Winery 23190 Newtowne Neck Rd Leonardtown, MD 20650 (301) 690-2192 Slack Winery 16040 Woodlawn Lane Ridge, MD 20680 (301) 872-5175 Scan the QR code with your smart phone for a map of the Patuxent Wine Trail or type these addresses into your GPS. Call ahead for days and hours they’re open to visitors.

St. Mary’s Wineries Win Gold Wineries in St. Mary’s County continue to pick up medals in both state and regional competitions. "Both Slack and Port of Leonardtown have earned multiple golds and 'best in class' honors in their first few years of production," says Kevin Atticks, Maryland Wineries Association Executive Director in a news release. “This is further proof that St. Mary’s County - and Southern Maryland, in general - is prime viticultural land.” St. Mary’s County wineries brought home 19 medals from the 2012 WineMaster Choice Awards. Of Maryland’s 48 wineries judged in the blind tastings, Slack and Port of Leonardtown combined received more medals than any other, and each had a wine named Best in Class. Port of Leonardtown’s Chambourcin 2010 and Slack’s Danny Boy 2010 received gold medals and Best in Class Red and Best in Class Off-Dry, respectively. Together, Slack and Port of Leonardtown were awarded nine silver and six bronze medals. The two wineries also received recognition at the 2012 Maryland Governor’s Cup. And at the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition 2012, Port of Leonardtown competed against 95 wineries from ten states and was awarded two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal. Slack competed in the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest American wine competition with over 6,000 entries, where its White Shoals 2009 was awarded a bronze medal. At the Eastern International Wine Competitions in 2012, Slack’s wines won a silver and two bronze medals. St. Mary’s County’s fledgling wine industry only has 76 acres of grapes in production. Its two wineries, Port of Leonardtown Winery and Slack Winery, have both been around for less than four years old. Both wineries use locally grown grapes and offer tastings and tours. Slack is Maryland’s only inn and winery combo.

A-MAZE-ing Fall Fun A massive maze, hayrides, an underground slide, a corn pit, a “jumping pillow” and a pumpkin patch – this is just the beginning of the family fun planned at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian this fall. Ray Greetstreet, who co-owns the mega-nursery with his wife, Stacy says they are again going all out. Last year, they estimate that up to 15,000 people came to their events in late September through Halloween. “Our theme this year is ‘What’s Lurking Under That Leaf?” Lots of things could be hiding there. Bugs? Spiders? Snakes? Lots of surprises,” Greenstreet says. In keeping with this theme, they showed the movie “ANTZ” at the end of September, and their corn maze design this year is a spider in a web. So how did they make this awesome six-acre maze? Ray doesn’t want to give away all their secrets, but it’s a complicated undertaking. “We had our web person make the design, and we put it on paper. Our field and maze are digitized, so we laid that on top of the ground and then put in the GPS coordinates,” he says. Then using GPS, they create the design. Greenstreet adds that cutting or mowing the design into the corn doesn’t work well, because the corn stalks on other side tend to collapse in. They have a much better plan. “When the corn is just a few inches tall, we go out and spray the design with a herbicide to create the trails. That way, the corn stalks on both sides of the trail grow stronger and hold up their companions. It makes the corn grow much stronger.” This year, the corn maze will be open during the day on Saturdays and Sundays for everyone. Then, they will have it open at night both days the last weekend of October “so it’s a lot scarier for older kids,” Greenstreet says. If you’re intimidated by the big maze, they have another smaller maze built out of bales of straw. But speaking of corn, their 60 by 60 foot corn pit is always a big hit with both the kids and adults. It’s like one of those “ball rooms” except filled with corn. “It’s like a huge sandbox, with about 400 bushels of shelled corn in it,” Greenstreet says. “It has an unbelievable dexterity and you have to get in there, feel it to believe it!” Special events during their Fall Festival include Ladies Night on Thursday, October 4 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. It’s a “murder mystery” night so ladies, break out your best “pageant dress!” And don’t miss their annual Howl-oween Costume Contest (for dogs only – sorry, no cats!) on Saturday, October 20. Arrive at 9:45 a.m. to register your dog. Judging begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place best costumes. Every dog that enters gets a free trick-or-treat goody bag. Even if you don’t have a dog, come for the doggie costume parade. It’s a fun photo opportunity! Greenstreet Gardens is located at 391 West Bay Front Road in Lothian. The fall festival is every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There is an admission cost, but it covers everything (except food) so the kids can do whatever they want as many times as they want! The Lothian Ruritan Club hosts a “Burger Burn” during the Greenstreet Fall Festival with the proceeds supporting Ruritan scholarships and projects. October 2012 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER

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Did you know that there’s a statue of “Roots” author Alex Haley at the Annapolis waterfront? That’s another day trip you might want to take sometime, since Annapolis is where Kunta Kinte, the main character of Haley’s blockbuster novel and movie was brought here from Africa in 1767. The Maryland Office of Tourism has developed several suggested day trips to trace African-American Heritage, and this is one of them. To view these itineraries or order printed tourist guides, scan the QR code with your smart phone. Even today, African-American families find it frustrating to try to trace their ancestors back more than a few generations.

Help Finding Your Roots

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However, an upcoming seminar at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick may be able to help.

A Freedman’s Bureau seminar with Reginald Washington will be presented Saturday, October 13 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the: Calvert Library 850 Costley Way Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Registration is recommended. Phone (410) 535-0291. The Freedmen’s Bureau records are the richest and most extensive source of post-Civil War and Reconstruction eras’ genealogical information for African Americans. Nearly four million slaves were emancipated during the Civil War and the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands was formed in 1865 to provide assistance. That included educational activities, legal assistance, rations, clothing, and medicine as well as helping freedmen settle on confiscated and abandoned lands. Documents available include local censuses, marriage records, educational records and medical records and include full names plus former masters and plantations. Learn how to mine these records for your family history at a Calvert Library Prince Frederick workshop on

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African-American Heritage

Saturday, October 13 beginning at 10:00 a.m. National Archives African American Genealogy Subject Specialist Reginald Washington will present. Registration is recommended. Washington lectures frequently on African American genealogy. Over the past 12 years, he has spoken at many conferences, and to numerous local genealogy societies and clubs. Articles he’s written have appeared in genealogical journals and magazines. He served for more than five years as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the National Quarterly Genealogical Quarterly. In October 2000, Reginald Washington gave Congressional testimony in support of The Freedmen's Bureau Preservation Act. This authorized $3 million for the preservation of more than 1,000 linear feet of field office records of the Freedmen's Bureau. The Freedmen's Preservation Project involved staff from a number of NARA units, and included volunteers, students, archivists, archives specialists, archives technicians, conservators, editors, photographers. This five-year year initiative, completed in 2006, resulted in the reproduction of more than one million images of Freedmen's Bureau field office records on more than a thousand rolls of microfilm. The Genealogical Society of Utah has started a project to digitize and index the microfilmed records, and plans to eventually put them on the Internet.

Anne Arundel Heritage Showcased The Four Rivers Heritage Area will host its inaugural Heritage Showcase event on Thursday, October 25 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Maryland Hall for Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis in the Lower Level (gymnasium). This dynamic, interactive event will feature at least 18 Four Rivers heritage museums, sites and attractions under one roof, to allow educators, tour planners, and others to preview the unique experiences that each has to offer. Attendees can ask questions and book activities for Spring 2013 at participating heritage sites. Special discounts and exclusive educational materials will be available. School groups, group tours, and families alike enjoy visiting Four Rivers Heritage Area for interactive activities, hands-on experiences, informative exhibits, and guided tours as well as delicious local food, a friendly atmosphere, and breathtaking scenery. Four Rivers heritage sites are for fun and educational field trips, tours for all audiences, family outings, and special events. Whether you are a teacher, tour planner, group member, or parent, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to the event. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free and open to the public, with refreshments, live entertainment, prize drawings, giveaways, and appearances by local community leaders. For more information about the Four Rivers Heritage Showcase, please visit www.fouriversheritage.org where you can view and download visitor guides and maps. Call the office at (410) 222-1805.

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Pirate’s Cove

1 Anchor Business Center • 410-867-7233 or 866-645-3870 Full Service Agency, specializing in marine, home, flood, auto & commercial insurance. Plus financial services. We pride ourselves on our personal customer service!

4817 Riverside Dr., Galesville, MD • 410-867-2300 Pirates Cove Inn, Restaurant, Marina & Dock Bar, on West River in Galesville. Open 7 days a week with lunch and dinner. Sundays open 9A with Breakfast and Brunch until 2P. Come by car or boat with transient slips always available for boaters. For all reservation call us or visit piratescovemd.com.

Deale UMAI Sushi House 657 Deale Rd., Deale, Md • 410-867-4433 ‘Umai’ means ‘delicious’ in Korean. Sushi lovers will travel for great sushi, and this is worth the trip! Chang Hee Park, owner of Umai Sushi House, delivers the goods!! With extra charm and ‘really great service’ (yelp.com) Always busy! Always a treat!!

Friendship Antiques & Vintage Collectibles 3 W. Friendship Rd., Friendship, MD • 410-286-5932 Wide range of items, eight dealers making up the shop. Built in 1806, this historic “Parsonage’ was the first store in Friendship. Visit with us, relax in our building and beautiful garden.

Greenstreet Gardens 391 West Bay Front Rd., Lothian, MD • 410-867-9500 Welcome to Greenstreet Gardens! We are a year-round operation, growing all kinds of plants from ageratum to zinnia for both our wholesale and retail customers. Go to our web site for our aerial photo, which gives you an idea of how big an operation we really are. We utilize existing quonset houses from earlier days, and have constructed a 70,000 sq-foot state-of-the-art greenhouse equipped with all the latest technology to both grow and ship our plants. Ask those who take our tours; our facility is quite impressive.

5801 Deale Churchton Rd., Deale, MD • 301-261-9700 In the same location over 60 years. The largest real estate company in So. Anne Arundel Co. Ray Mudd & Mike Dunn are full time agents with combined experience of 45 years. Waterfront homes, farms to first time homebuyers! A FULL SERVICE AGENCY.

Second Wind Consignment 655 Deale Rd., Deale MD • 410-867-0480 The best of bargain hunting and boutique shopping!! The aisles in our new store are wider so there's more room to browse all the treasures that come in every day. We have a dedicated space for book lovers to peruse the large selection of cookbooks, DIY, and bestsellers in a quiet atmosphere, and walls full of framed art and mirrors. Do you miss the coffee shop? Now you can help yourself to a free cup of coffee while you shop.

Skipper's Pier Restaurant and Dock Bar 6158 Drum Point Rd. Deale, MD 20751 • 410-867-7110 By land or by boat, the real "Deale"’s at Skipper's! Specializing in the freshest food and drink, artfully prepared. "Twosday" ($2.00 crabs & beer), Friday Night Seafood Buffet, Sunday Brunch! Panoramic view of Rockhold Creek. www.skipperspier.com

Happy Harbor Restaurant and Bar

South County Café

533 Deale Road • (410) 867-0949 Casual waterfront restaurant offers sandwiches, platters, and seafood dishes. M-F opens at 11:00 am for lunch. “Bay’s Best Breakfast” Sat-Sun 7A- Noon. Dine indoors or on our waterfront pier. happyharbordeale.com Great Food, Prices & Friendly Staff!

5960 Deale Churchton Rd., Deale, MD • 410-867-6450 South County Café is a favorite for breakfast sandwiches, jumbo lump crab cakes and fresh rockfish. In addition, dinner service is available on Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm-9pm.

Inn at Herrington Harbour

5504 Muddy Creek Road, West River, MD • 410-867-9777 Consignment Furniture and Home Accessories. "SPICE" is where it happens in South County!! The decor changes every day, with unusual finds and treasures and a "CHEERS" atmosphere where everyone knows your name!

7161 Lake Shore Dr., Rose Haven, MD • 800-213-9438 The perfect stay-cation awaits you at our Inn! We’ve expanded our beach, again, with sand that will tickle your toes and added a new three-bedroom suite, Harbour View, with an eagle’s view of our award winning Marina and beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Please be our guest soon!

Mango’s Bar and Grill 7153 Lake Shore Dr, Rose Haven, Md • 410-257-0095 Waterfront dining in classy, but casual atmosphere. Steaks & seafood by Chef Mark . Lounge Bar - Full beer, wine & martini menu! Drink & Food Specials! Live Entertainment Friday & Sat Nights. Cabana Bar-Tables outside! Original Frozen Drinks beside the beautiful Herrington Bay.

Off The Bay Gallery 5960 Deale Churchton Rd, Deale, MD • 410-353-5514 Local Artists with Chesapeake Bay flair! Paintings, Photography, Pottery, Jewelry and other unique gifts. Join us for our First Friday events 6-8pm! Daily 10am to 2pm, Fri and Sat 10 am to 8pm, Sun. 10am-2pm. Located on the 2nd floor of the South County Café.

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West River Cruises 410-867-6283 Cruise with us aboard the classic Chesapeake Bay built RICHARD LEE on the West & Rhodes Rivers. 65’, with upper and lower decks. Perfect to enjoy the beautiful scenery! Weddings, Birthdays, Family Reunions, Non-Profit Fund Raisers, Corporate Outings. Join us on the WATER!!

Wheeler’s True Value Hardware 5570-C Shady Side Rd, Churchton • 410-867-2277 A guilty pleasure! Everything from pet food to nuts, bolts, paints, sealers and glues. Marine products. A full line of tools, to garden supplies, lawn and garden furniture, backyard grills, sporting goods, picnicking supplies with coolers, citranella candles, bug sprays and crab cookers. A Boutique Experience! PLUS free advice on site for problem solving. Ask for Steve Miller.

PRAD: Free Family Fun Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) celebrates 35 years on October 6 and 7 at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons Island. Since 1978, one of the longest running festivals in Southern Maryland promises two days of free family fun for all ages from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The juried arts and craft fair with over thirty artists and local food vendors will be located in the museum’s parking lot both days. The music stage will host live performances including Pond Scum, Joey Tippett and the California Ramblers, Deanna Dove, Southern Maryland Jazz Band and other local musicians. Make toy model boats, enjoy free harbor cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Nathan of Dorchester, Dee of St. Mary’s and rowing in canoes in the boat basin throughout the weekend. Admission is free to the Calvert Marine Museum both days. Across the street is free parking and pony rides for a nominal fee. The “Green Village” features scores of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. See exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about “green” products, recycling, oyster restoration, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals, and more. Back by popular demand is Bounty of the Patuxent on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Corbin Nature Pavilion. Local wineries will offer wine tasting, locally grown produce from the farmers’ market, and other tasty treats will be available to sample and buy. The annual PRAD Parade with a one-mile route along Solomons Island Road begins on Sunday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m. Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for “Best Float” entries. To enter your float or organization, contact Randy Geck at rgeck@xecu.net. For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit http://www.pradinc.org, or call 410-3262042 ext. 41.

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 THURS., OCT. 4 – SUN., OCT. 28 Featured Artist: Carmelo Ciancio Artworks @ 7th 9128 Bay Ave. North Beach, MD 20714 410-286-5278 www.artworksat7th.com Join us for the opening reception, Saturday, Oct. 6, 1-5 p.m.

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 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

Calvert County Farmers Market – Prince Frederick 3-7 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital 130 Hospital Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

Friday Night Farmers’ Market & Classic Car Cruise-In 6-9 p.m. 5th Street and Bay Ave. & 7th Street and Bay Ave. North Beach, MD 20714 410-257-9618 www.northbeachmd.org This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers and bedding plants. You can sample the wines from our very own Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In.

 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Calvert County Farmers Market – Solomons 4-8 p.m. Solomons Riverwalk North of Solomons Pavilion Solomons, MD 20688 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

First Friday Tours of the MD Archaeological Conservation Laboratory 1 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park 10515 Mackall Road St. Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-8562 www.jefpat.org Enjoy a free behind the scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses over 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. The guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with our conservators and our collections. Reservations are not required.

 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Calvert County Farmers Market – Barstow 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Calvert County Fairgrounds 140 Calvert Fair Drive Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods. Second Annual Bay Harvestfest 12-6 p.m. The Town of North Beach 8916 Chesapeake Ave. North Beach, MD 20714 410-257-9618 www.northbeachmd.org The streets overlooking the Chesapeake Bay will be adorned with festive fall decorations. Craft and food vendors and local farmers will line the streets to sell their fare. Gather on the pavilion to enjoy live music throughout the day. A mouth-watering seafood feast will be held at the end of the pier. Beer connoisseurs and wine enthusiasts can enjoy the beer and wine garden on 5th Street. Children can participate in the free children’s activities on the beach. And, the most exciting events of the day are the pig and duck races presented by Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners. Maker’s Market 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road Solomons, MD 20688 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org The Maker's Market is THE place to find handmade, homemade or homegrown products ... crafts, hanging baskets, organic skincare products, farm fresh produce, cut flowers, baked goods, batik and fleece clothing, handmade soaps and candles, herbal teas, ornaments, folk art, handmade gifts and more!

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 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum 14150 Solomons Island Road Solomons, MD 20688 410-326-2042, ext. 41 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Learn about the importance of the Patuxent River, Chesapeake Bay and their adjoining waterways. Enjoy boat rides, music, crafts fair, toy boat building. Parade is Sunday at 2 p.m. This event is free.

Calvert County Farmers Market – Barstow 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Calvert County Fairgrounds 140 Calvert Fair Drive Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Calvert County Farmers Market – Prince Frederick 3-7 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital 130 Hospital Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Calvert County Farmers Market – Solomons 4-8 p.m. Solomons Riverwalk Parking Lot North of Solomons Pavilion Solomons, MD 20688 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Friday Night Farmers’ Market & Classic Car Cruise-In 6-9 p.m. 5th Street and Bay Ave. & 7th Street and Bay Ave. North Beach, MD 20714 410-257-9618 www.northbeachmd.org This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers and bedding plants. You can sample the wines from our very own Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In.

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American Indian Heritage Day 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park 10515 Mackall Road St. Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-8501 www.jefpat.org A day to celebrate and learn! Join us as we discover the knowledge and traditions of America’s first culture. There will be people demonstrations of crafts and skills with fun things to watch, do and learn! Point Farm Garden Restoration 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park 10515 Mackall Road St. Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-8536 www.jefpat.org Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM). Join the JPPM Garden Club as they work to recreate the splendor of the main house gardens using the original plans of noted landscape architect Rose Greely. Guided Canoe Trip 12-3 p.m. American Chestnut Land Trust Warriors Rest Sanctuary Port Republic, MD 20676 410-414-3400 www.acltweb.org Depart from Warriors Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 14. Registration is required.

 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Annual Fall Family Fun Day 1-4 p.m. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 4155 Mears Ave. Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 410-257-3892 www.cbrm.org

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Friday Night Farmers’ Market & Classic Car Cruise-In 6-9 p.m. 5th Street and Bay Ave. & 7th Street and Bay Ave., North Beach, MD 20714 410-257-9618 www.northbeachmd.org This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers and bedding plants. You can sample the wines from our very own Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In.

 WED., OCT. 17 – SUN., NOV. 18 Featured Artists: Ann Trentman and Mary Blumberg CalvArt Gallery 110 Solomons Island Road South, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-9252 www.calvertarts.org Join us for the opening reception, Saturday, Oct. 20, 5-8 p.m.

 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Calvert County Farmers Market – Solomons 4-8 p.m. Solomons Riverwalk Parking Lot North of Solomons Pavilion Solomons, MD 20688 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

 FRI., OCT. 19 – SUN., JAN. 13, 2013 Featured Exhibit: GLITZ: Art That Sparkles! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org This exhibit is going over the top with works of art that shine, sparkle, twinkle, shimmer, flicker, flash and glitter. In celebration of the holiday season, Annmarie will gather artists that know how to bring on the glitz! Join us for the opening reception, Friday, Oct. 19, 6-9 p.m.

 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Calvert County Farmers Market – Barstow 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Calvert County Fairgrounds 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods. Vine Vindicator Work Day 9 a.m.-12 p.m. American Chestnut Land Trust Scientists’ Cliffs Road, Trailhead Barn, Port Republic, MD 20676 410-414-3400 www.acltweb.org Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please notify the office if you are planning to participate in this land management activity.

 SAT., OCT. 20 – SUN., OCT. 21 The Fall Farm Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spider Hall Farm 3915 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Showcases various working farms with demonstrations, hayrides, animals, music, food, children's activities, produce and pony rides. This tour takes you to several locations throughout Calvert County. Please call for more details.

 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour 2-3:30 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-8501 www.jefpat.org Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely.

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 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Calvert County Farmers Market – Prince Frederick 3-7 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital 130 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 • www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Calvert County Farmers Market – Solomons 4-8 p.m. Solomons Riverwalk Parking Lot North of Solomons Pavilion, Solomons, MD 20688 410-535-4583 • www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Friday Night Farmers’ Market & Classic Car Cruise-In 6-9 p.m. 5th Street and Bay Ave. & 7th Street and Bay Ave., North Beach, MD 20714 410-257-9618 • www.northbeachmd.org This weekly market oﬀers seasonal delights from local farms including fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers and bedding plants. You can sample the wines from our very own Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In.

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Guided Canoe Trip 12:30-3:30 p.m. American Chestnut Land Trust Warriors Rest Sanctuary, Port Republic, MD 20676 410-414-3400 www.acltweb.org Depart from Warriors Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 28. Registration is required.

 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Fall Colors Hike at Double Oak Farm 1-3 p.m. American Chestnut Land Trust 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-414-3400, 410-414-3402 www.acltweb.org Join us for a hike through the woods and enjoy the fall colors. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Dogs are not permitted on guided tours. Registration is required.

 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Calvert County Farmers Market – Prince Frederick 3-7 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital 130 Hospital Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods.

Calvert County Farmers Market – Barstow 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Calvert County Fairgrounds 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 • www.calvertag.com Seasonal delights from local farms including vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh herbs, seafood and baked goods. Halloween in the Garden 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org Looking for something SPOOKtacular to do for Halloween? Bring the family to Annmarie for a safe and spook-free daytime trick-or-treating parade. More than 60 local businesses and non-profit organizations and agencies set up booths along the wooded path and hand out small treats or gifts to every child. Free spooky face painting and other activities are provided. Free parking. Dress the whole family and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating in the garden and unique photo opportunities with the boo-tiful decorations! Annual Boo Bash 2-6 p.m. The Town of North Beach Boardwalk North Beach, MD 20714 410-257-9618 • www.northbeachmd.org Children are invited to wear Halloween costumes and meet on the boardwalk for a parade, trick-or-treating and costume judging. Next, visit local businesses for special treats and stop by Tans Cycles & Parts to observe the Halloween train display. FREE Drive-In Movie: The Birds Movie begins at dusk The Town of North Beach Visitor’s Parking Lot North Beach, MD 20714 410-257-9618 • www.northbeachmd.org Annual Monster Mash Cruise 4:30-5:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688 410-326-2042, ext. 41 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com This cruise is for little goblins and their families. Cost for adults is $7, children 5-12 is $6 and children 4 and under is $4. Registration is required by Thursday, Oct. 18. October 2012 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER