Chesapeake Family Life May 2019

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Features

Addiction 12/ CLIMBING THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

14/ DOWN ON THE FARM Take your

Anne Arundel County's new STAR program gives students a chance to get help with addiction.

family on a farm stay vacation for down-home fun and great memories.

18/ A SPACE TO BUILD, MAKE AND CREATE

Family Fun 24/ FUN ON THE BAY

Makerspaces are community spaces where creative people can go to design, build and collaborate on projects with other makers.

10 Party Directory

Get out on the Chesapeake Bay to learn about its ecology, history and to just have a plain old good time.

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Day Camp Advertising Section

Camps to keep your kids happy, busy, learning and growing this summer

DEPARTMENTS 05 / EDITOR'S LETTER

Our latest birthday homemade birthday bash

New & Notable 07 / Profile: PedalPower Kids 08 / Fun: Baltimore Birth Festival 09 / Education: Best Buddies Program

27 / GET OUT!

Events, activities and fun things to do this month

34 / EVENTS WORTH A BABYSITTER

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A Homemade Birthday Bash

ho doesn’t love a good kid birthday party? I love the sheer joy the kids get from celebrating their birthday with their friends, the homemade cards they make for one another, and the genuine excitement they feel as they turn one year older.

My kids (and I’m sure they’re not the only ones) have a habit of planning their parties months in advance. A full three months before my daughter’s party, she had a list of kids secured, a list of games she wanted to play, and a schedule all planned. She was adamant that the party be at our house. Sounded easy enough to me at the time, but a week before the party the guest list suddenly grew and somehow I decided we needed more games.

The next thing I knew, I had about 48 hours to plan the details, shop for food and decorations, and organize a giant scavenger hunt. Plus the girls were in their school play two nights before the party and my husband’s parents were in town. And, because her birthday is in March, the weather was iffy at best.

As luck would have it, the weather was fine, I managed to organize the indoor games, and

my husband tackled the outdoor ones. The party went off without a hitch, and 12 (I think there were 12, it was hard to count them all as they zoomed around the house and yard) seven- and eight-year-olds had a grand time. In the chaos I vowed never to host another birthday party at our house, but I’m sure planning is already underway for next year and before I know it the guest list will be established and I’ll be making cupcakes and hanging decorations for the next big bash.

If you’re like me and your kids love a good party, head to our party directory on page 10.

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Building Better Riders With PedalPower Kids

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n a chilly spring day at Weems Creek Nursery School, seven three- and fouryear-olds zoomed around in circles on the playground on tiny balance bikes. The kids were learning balancing skills with their teacher, Rachel Varn, the owner of PedalPower Kids. Varn was encouraging and patient with the little ones, and had a command of the group as they practiced bunny hops, blast-off starts and obstacle courses. This was only the kids’ second lesson with Varn, yet not a tear was shed even as kids bumped into each other and crashed on several occasions.

It’s no surprise the kids were having fun and were calm in learning. Varn has been dubbed by local parents as the “Bike Whisperer,” having taught over 250 kids since she opened PedalPower Kids a year ago.

Varn decided to start PedalPower Kids when she realized there were a lot of parents who

were frustrated that their kids weren’t riding.

“I knew that families in this area were using great swim instructors and, as a lifelong cyclist, I thought that there would be a market to do something similar,” says Varn. “So I started offering private lessons. I quickly added on camps through Anne Arundel County, and then through the city. And it’s grown like crazy.”

Varn, who lives in Severna Park with her husband and four kids ranging from second grade to a freshman in college, has worked in the bike industry, as well as in franchising.

Plus she has a background that includes a lot of teaching and coaching, including in track, field hockey and swimming, she says.

Varn says there’s two pieces of learning to ride a bike—balance and pedaling. “Pedaling, developmentally, is something that most kids five and above can do able to easily,” she says, adding that many kids are “stuck on the balance continued on page 8 M AY 2019

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Baltimore Birth Festival

here are a lot of choices to be made when you’re pregnant. Should you still work out? Should you deliver in a hospital or in a birthing center? Hire a doula? How do you make a birth plan? How can you plan for expenses? Should you breastfeed? How do you breastfeed? It can be maddening and stressful, to say the least.

Thanks to the nonprofit group Maryland Families for Safe Birth, many of your pregnancy, birth and newborn questions will be answered on May 19, at the Baltimore Birth Festival in Patterson Park. The organization has worked since 2010 to deliver “evidence based, culturally sensitive maternity care for

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Maryland families through legislative action and supports legislative efforts to license midwives and to study racial disparities in neonatal death rates.” According to the group, the event “will be a place for families to discover the local support available for pregnancy, post-partum and parenting.”

During this one-day, familyfriendly festival, more than 75 vendors will be on site, including doulas, midwives, photographers, pregnancy care centers, physical therapists and breastfeeding consultants. There will also be over $4,000 in giveaways, as well as fun activities for kids, like face painting, a kid-friendly DJ, balloon animals, live animals from Irvine Nature M AY 2019

Center, and family yoga demonstrations.

The festival is free, though VIP tickets can be purchased for $20 on the Baltimore Birth Festival event page on Facebook. Only 100 VIP tickets will be sold, which will include extra raffle tickets, and a swag bag of amazing products for babies and moms valued at over $100.

Head to the Baltimore Birth Festival on May 19 at Patterson Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More details, including vendors, giveaways and raffle items can be found at marylandfamiliesforsafebirth. org or on the event’s Facebook page.

—Ann Levelle

piece, and that’s rooted in fear. So the way that I teach is really focused on developing balance, developing the core skills and independence. We put all the control back on the child.”

Also woven into that curriculum are lots of games and fun stuff, which helps kids develop a rapport with the instructor and to feel comfortable on their bikes. Riders also learn skills that parents might not recognize need to be taught—like how to get on and off a bike properly and how to use brakes the right way.

When it comes to picking bikes for your child, Varn says developing trust in the bike is key. “I think a lot of the trouble that kids have is because their bikes are incredibly heavy, and really unwieldy.”

She teaches kids almost exclusively on her fleet of Woom bikes, which range from balance bikes to beginner and big kid bikes.

“But, whatever we’re doing,” she says, “we’re always going to transition them back to the bike that they’re going to ultimately be using.

Now that PedalPower Kids has taken off, Varn is offering camps this summer at Pip Moyer Recreation Center in Annapolis and Kinder Farm Park in Millersville. For kids who want to become better riders, or who want an opportunity to get out and ride more often, PedalPower offers bike clubs where kids meet and ride on trails and in parks.

PedalPower Kids also hosts bike rodeos at organized rides and other community and school events. Varn sets up a number of different kinds of safety and skill stations at the events, where kids can also learn about bike, traffic, and helmet safety. “It’s my goal to get out there and touch larger populations and not just the families that can afford classes and bike rodeos or a nice way to do that,” Varn says.

Whether your kids are just starting to toddle along on a balance bike, need the confidence to ride on their own or are looking for a group of biking buddies, Pedal Power Kids has something for all skill levels. Check out the company’s programs at pedalpowerkids.com.

—Ann Levelle

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Better Together

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ayla Tiberio is a senior at Northeast High School. She plays flute in the concert band, is captain of the varsity swim team, and works as a lifeguard and swim instructor at North Arundel Aquatic Center. To say she is busy is an understatement, but she always has time for her friends. Especially a special friend named Bryan Knipp. His happiness and positive attitude always puts her in a good mood.

Layla met Bryan, a student with Down Syndrome, through her school’s Unified Tennis program. Then Layla’s mom, a social worker, introduced her to a program called Best Buddies, a nonprofit that creates

opportunities for one-to-one friendships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The combination of the two inspired her to start a Best Buddies chapter at Northeast the summer before her junior year, under the direction of a faculty advisor. “It was truly because of Bryan that I started the Best Buddies Club, because I wanted others to experience a lasting friendship just like ours,” says Layla.

At Northeast, the chapter fosters these interactions through a variety of activities, including monthly meetings and outings such as bowling, karaoke, and ice cream parties.

The group also participates in community

outreach throughout the year in events such as the school’s Trunk or Treat at Halloween and hosting “Friendsgiving” during Thanksgiving time. During the club’s first there were 15 student pairings. Layla was thrilled that number has more than doubled this year.

“This month, we have one of our biggest events coming up called Spread the Word to End the Word,” says Layla, “we are having students pledge that they will not say the R-word so that we can celebrate inclusion and acceptance. After all, I believe that students shouldn’t be defined by their disabilities, but rather celebrated [for] the special abilities that they have.”

In Maryland there are 115 schools that have a Best Buddies chapter. Vince Fiduccia, state director for Best Buddies Maryland, says “Currently we have over 5,000 participants statewide, this includes both those with and without disabilities.

There are programs in middle schools, high schools, colleges and even a few elementary schools.”

Layla and Bryan are happy to be ambassadors for the program and recently served as “sous chefs” at Tastebuds, an annual fundraising event for Best Buddies Maryland. “Not only were we were able to represent Best Buddies Maryland, but also shuck oyster shells open and eat lots of food, which is one of our favorite activities,” says Layla. “We have also had the opportunity to speak to the Best Buddies Committee about our lasting friendship and the benefits of the program.”

Layla will be attending Salisbury University in the fall to pursue a double major in Psychology and Exercise Science.

She hopes to become a physical therapist for people with special needs. She knows her friendship with Bryan will last long beyond graduation. “Bryan continues to inspire me every single day and has made me a better person.”

Bryan agrees, “Me and Layla are best buddies,” he says. “I love being part of Best Buddies with her because we’ve done taste buds, bowling, pizza parties, and we do ambassador speeches together. Me and Layla hang out together and we also text and talk on the phone.”

Best Buddies programs are run with support from a faculty advisor and training and development from the staff at Best Buddies Maryland. If you would like more information about starting a Best Buddies chapter at your school, contact Julia Rodricks at juliarodricks@bestbuddies.org.

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Climbing the road to recovery Teens battling addiction have a new way to get help.

BY JOYCE HEID

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star athlete being scouted by colleges is sidelined by an unfortunate injury and becomes dependent on pain medication. A gifted musician slated to perform a solo in the school talent show self medicates with street drugs to deal with the anxiety of performing. One of the “popular kids” is actually an introvert who can only face going to school each day by drinking before school each morning.

Substance abuse doesn’t discriminate. It is not an “adult” problem. Last school year, 327 Anne Arundel County students who were suspected to be under the influence of some substance were seen in county school health rooms. National statistics also show that one in 10 adolescents with a substance use disorder receives no treatment.

Fortunately, there is a new tool for high school students seeking a way to confront the demons of substance abuse. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health and the County Public Schools has formed a partnership and developed the STAR (Screening Teens to Access Recovery) Program, which allows school health nurses in every county high school to utilize technology to connect students in a telesession with a licensed therapist from the Department of Health. Sessions take place through a secure portal to ensure privacy.

Based on the screening, the therapist works with the student to explore available treatment options and decide the next steps. A student does not need a referral or parental permission to seek help, he or she just has to see the school nurse and ask.

However, the therapist and school health nurse will encourage those seeking help to include their parents, guardians, caregiver or another trusted adult in the process.

Screening Therapist Kathy Waisman-Bush says the objective is to make students feel comfortable about opening up about their substance abuse and any other stressors that may be making life difficult. “During the brief screening process, we discuss with the student what brought them to ask for assistance, who they see as their system of support, the specific substance(s) of use, frequency of use, and resulting consequences if any,” says Waisman-Bush. “We briefly discuss how long they have been using any particular substance(s) and how they came to use this substance. For instance, questions around being prescribed a particular medication or use of medication independent of adult supervision is important.”

The therapist tries to develop a snapshot of the whole student, Waisman-Bush says, “because mental health concerns and substance misuse consistently coexist for

many adolescents. Getting a sense of all symptoms is important in offering treatment options.” For example, she notes, if a student is self-medicating with substances to manage stress, anxiety, or depression, the correct referral would be for mental health treatment with a therapist that sees co-occurring cases. This will determine if outpatient counseling will suffice, or if the student requires more intensive in-patient treatment and therapy.

School Health Nurse Tracy Marcalus, BSN, RN, who serves the students of Arundel High School hopes parents are receptive to the program. “It never hurts for a parent to ask their student if he/she needs help with an addictive substance,” Marcalus says.

If parents are concerned about negative patterns with their student making poor choices about substances, they should tell the teen to visit the school nurse to learn about the STAR program. “It is private and confidential. As a community—parent, teacher, nurse—the best we can do is try.

Even if the student chooses not to proceed through the program, he or she will have a better understanding of the resources available in school when ready.”

More information about the STAR program is available on the county health website, aahealth.org.

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“Families that choose a farm stay vacation are looking for a connection to the natural world; they want their children to see and experience something that they may have only seen in books,” says Scotti Jones, executive director of Farm Stays USA, an organization dedicated to promoting agritourism and farm stays.

“A farm stay is a hands-on experience. Most people have never eaten an egg they have just gathered or seen where their food is produced. It’s an educational opportunity, but also the chance to experience rural hospitality and great food,” Jones says.

At Hull-O Farms in Durham, N.Y., farmers Sherry Hull and husband Frank have welcomed visitors to their 300-

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acre dairy farm for 25 years. Like many multi-generational farmers, the Hull family began hosting visitors as a way to offset the rising costs of the farm, but the benefits have been far-reaching.

“We have met wonderful families from all over the world,” Sherry says, “and it’s rewarding to see guests leave our farm feeling so refreshed. It can be simple, but so impactful to bring a child to a farm.”

On a farm stay, families are invited to pitch in with morning chores like milking cows and feeding horses, and enjoy the simple pleasures of farm life, like porch rocking and evening campfires.

“A farm visit can be a wonderful bonding opportunity and it gives kids an understanding and respect for what farmers do and how hard they work,” Hull says.

With more than 1,500 farm stays in the U.S., you can find a one that offers everything from fishing to foraging.

Here are five down-to-earth options for experiencing life the way Old McDonald intended.

P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F H I U L L - O FA R M S

Hull-O Farms In the Catskill Mountains two hours north of New York City, Hull-O Farms welcomes guests to a genuine experience on a working dairy farm.

There you can spend the morning milking cows, feeding baby animals like sheep, goats, calves and bunnies, or visit with the farm’s horses and ducks.

Visitors can gather eggs, take a hayride, or spend a lazy afternoon fishing at the farm’s four-acre pond.

At night, enjoy a campfire sing-a-long with local musicians while indulging in the farm’s famous brownie sundaes.

Hull-O Farms offers three guesthouses, each with its own private living space, and is centrally located for exploring the area’s rich history and scenic mountain views.

Verdant View Farm For authentic country living, head to Verdant View Farms in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. There you can visit with the farm’s cows, goats, chickens, pigs, or the farm’s beloved dog, Scooby. At 7:30 each morning, join the farm crew for chores that might include bottle-feeding baby calves, milking the cows, feeding the chickens, or gathering eggs. Breakfast might include locally sourced milk and yogurt, fruit, fresh eggs, homemade jam, and produce from the kitchen garden.

Visitors to Verdant View have the opportunity to add educational aspects to their stay, such as learning to make artisan cheeses, goat’s-milk soap or homemade ice cream. The farm is ideally situated for exploring the area’s Amish country attractions like Dutch Wonderland or the Strasburg Railroad.

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Hull-O Farms, Durham, N.Y. Rates from $175 including breakfast, dinner, accommodations and farm activities hull-o.com

Verdant View Farm, Paradise, Pa. Rates from $99 including breakfast, accommodations verdantview.com M AY 2019

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The Inn at Celebrity Dairy The Inn at Celebrity Dairy is an awardwinning dairy farm in Chatham County, N.C. Owners Brit and Fleming Pfann welcome guests to their sprawling Greek revival farmhouse and log cabin dating to the 1800s. Guests can help milk some of the 80 goats that produce the farm’s award-winning goat cheese, collect eggs from 200 free-range chickens, hike the farm’s extensive trails or spend an afternoon rocking on the inn’s front porch. Meals are a treat at Celebrity Dairy, and breakfasts always feature house made chevre, frittatas and omelets from the farm’s chickens, homemade breads and scones, and fruit from the farm’s orchards.

The Inn at East Hill Farm At the base of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, East Hill Farm has welcomed families for more than 70 years to its full-service farm resort.

Guests can stay in many different types of accommodations, from basic inn rooms to houses that sleep more than a dozen family members. Rates include three meals a day of hearty farm-style breakfasts, afternoon cookouts and multi-course dinners.

At East Hill Farm, guests can milk cows and goats, feed the chickens, collect eggs, churn butter and make cheese, or spend the afternoon at the one of the Farm’s unique educational workshops like Sheep Care 101 or Pond Ecology. East Hill Farm also offers seasonal horseback riding, campfires and an outdoor pool.

The Inn at East Hill Farm, Troy, N.H. Rates from $143 per adult including three meals and all activities east-hill-farm.com

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The Inn at Celebrity Dairy Siler City, N.C. Rates from $125 including breakfast and farm chores celebritydairy.com

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Liberty Hill Farm With red barns and rolling hills straight out of a postcard, Liberty Hill Farm welcomes guests to its idyllic acreage in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains.

Owners Bob and Beth Kennett produce award-winning cheddar at their dairy farm, which is also a part of the Cabot Creamery Cooperative. On the farm guests can pick fresh vegetables, go berry picking, mountain biking, hiking or help with the farm’s cows. You can also explore the nearby Robert Frost Trail, the Shelburne Art Museum and the Simon Pearce Glassblowing factory.

Beth and Bob are pioneers of the fresh food movement, and Beth’s cooking has been featured in the New York Times and Gourmet magazine. Guests can expect breakfasts of homemade sausage, breads, eggs, and oatmeal, and dinners of farm-fresh vegetables, salads and family-style entrees.

Liberty Hill Farm, Rochester, Vt. Rates from $139 including breakfast, dinner, accommodations and chores.

Academic Exellence in a Supportive Christian Community At AACS students pursue their God-given gifts and talents through a comprehensive offering of academic courses, fine arts and athletics, extracurricular clubs and programs, and AP and honors courses.

Annapolis Area Christian School K–12 • 4 Locations

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A space to build, make and create The Annapolis Makerspace provides the space and equipment for members to get creative.

BY STEVE ADAMS

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f you are, were, or want to be a maker—someone who creates something for fun, practicality, or both—you likely know that it takes more than just some free time and intention to produce whatever your heart desires. It takes materials, tools, space and know-how, too.

Some of us are lucky enough to possess these common necessities of making (or at least have a friend or family member who does). But there’s also good news for those who don’t: makerspaces have you covered!

At the Annapolis Makerspace, a nonprofit community workshop space that offers far more than the bare necessities, people who want to work

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with their hands, and are interested in anything from robotics, fabrication, electronics, woodworking, metalworking, and beyond have the space and tools to work on whatever they like. As an added bonus, members can learn from each other and hang out with new friends.

In July 2017 a group of local Annapolis makers connected through meetup.com.

The makers soon concluded that there were enough of them to incorporate and, through membership dues and donations, sublease a local engineering startup’s industrial space. The Annapolis Makerspace quickly grew, and in June 2018 moved into its own home, in an industrial park on General’s Highway, next to Annapolis Bowl.

Annapolis Makerspace's industrial 3D printer and (top) a group of makers at a special makerspace cooking night.

The Annapolis Makerspace has a warehouse atmosphere, but it is also impeccably clean and features a tremendous amount of tools. Trevor Gryffyn, president of Annapolis Makerspace, says the cleanliness reflects the members’ “leave no trace” ethos, which formed both out of respect for each other and the tools. By keeping the makerspace tidy, all tools stay in their rightful places. Members also participate in a shop cleanup day once a month.

The number of diverse tools and equipment in the makerspace is impressive—from an industrial-grade 3D printer to high-tech precision saws and laser cutters. Gryffyn says they were acquired through donations, member “loans” and members’ ongoing attention to and pursuit of Craigslist listings (which resulted in the space’s newest piece of equipment: a decadesold but amazingly operational Epsilon Summit die-cut printer).

The tools help members with projects that run the gamut from practical to profitable. During a recent visit one member was using the 3D printer to create dozens of plastic playing pieces to replace the flimsy cardboard ones that came with her favorite board game, while one of the youngest members showed off a set of large wooden standup Peppa Pig decorations that she had cut with the CNC router and planned to rent out for kids’ birthday parties.

Some of the many other projects that members have worked on, Gryffyn says, include: • Every prop for a school play built by a member who used virtually every electric saw, from table to miter to reciprocating.

• A handmade jewelry box/Valentine’s Day gift made over the course of many late nights by an Annapolis policeman who, because he lived in a condo with a newborn and noise restrictions, had nowhere else to work.

• An extremely precise pendulum clock made entirely of wood.

• A custom wiring system to measure an antique Jensen Interceptor

automobile’s air flow and temperature readings.

• A multitude of custom-cut and 3D-printed pieces to strike a robotic musical band’s xylophone and toy piano keys.

• A 3D-printed face with built-in electronics that enable it to sense and follow motion.

Makerspace Locations Anne Arundel County Libraries aacpl.net/stem

Baltimore NODE baltimorenode.org

Chesapeake Arts Center Makerspace Brooklyn Park chesapeakearts.org/ makerspace

Eastern Shore Makerspace, Centerville meetup.com/easternshore-makerspace

FSpace, Frederick meetup.com/FSpace

Greenbelt Makerspace facebook.com/ Makerspace125

Open Works Baltimore openworksbmore.com

Patuxent Lapidary Guild Annapolis patuxentlapidary.org

PaxSPACE Hollywood paxspace.org

Pongos Learning Lab Crofton pongoslearninglab. com

Station North Tool Library Baltimore stationnorthtoollibrary. org

Unallocated Space Severn unallocatedspace.org

Not only does the makerspace provide its members with access to whatever tools and equipment they might need, it also boasts a community of makers ready to talk shop, provide advice and even give hands-on help. Members communicate in person and on Slack about their projects, including asking for help and advice.

“When we started the space, I thought the main benefit would be access to more tools and a larger workspace,” says Jack Warpinski, founder and former president of Annapolis Makerspace.

“Now I realize that the relationships

and knowledge shared between members is probably where the true value of a makerspace lies.”

Beyond helping one another with individual projects, makerspace members share knowledge in a more formal form during weekly woodworking, electronics, sewing, and game night sessions, as well as during one-off or periodic memberrun workshops on activities such as wood burning and etching, tie-dyeing, card-making, and even kimchi-cooking.

Gryffyn stressed that in the interest of raising awareness of the space and supporting making, all activities are open to the public, including children accompanied by an adult, and that he’s even open to outside artisans using the space to host classes, including those with a fee, at no charge.

Gryffyn and other makerspace members support making and learning regardless of where it occurs. Gryffyn highlights upcoming opportunities happening in the area like archaeology events at Londontowne or STEMfocused events at various county libraries. He also shares the message about the makerspace, its members and making in general during the “Makers’ Minute” on the Eye On Annapolis News Brief each Thursday, and during the monthly Annapolis’s First Sunday Festival.

“While we want our makerspace to continue growing and to be a catalyst for great people to interact and learn and grow themselves,” Gryffyn says.

“We want others to do the same so that at the end of the day, anyone who has a desire to make has a place to make.”

To learn more about Annapolis Makerspace or how to become a member, visit makeannapolis.org or stop by its monthly open house, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2014 Renard Court, Unit C, in Annapolis.

To learn how unexpectedly close another makerspace or making opportunity might be, check out the sidebar below.

Happy making!

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ART

DANCE

Artworks Studio Annapolis, Arnold, Edgewater

Design in Motion Dance Camp

410-271-3343, artworksstudio.info

Gambrills, 410-923-9925

Annapolis, Severn, 410-519-5300 x3150

5 years-5th grade

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aacsonline.org/summer-programs

Students explore a wide range of media

4–10 years

3 years–12th grade, Before & after care

including collage, painting, drawing,

Summer dance camps are designed to offer

We are proud to launch our 13th year of

sculpture and more. Also partnering with

students the opportunity to experience many

fully integrated and comprehensive summer

Thrive/ SP Gymnastics partner to offer art

different styles of dance. Every week a new

programs. AACS Summer Programs are

education, physical education and fun in

creative theme will be presented. Students

innovative and provide children valuable

one camp.

will enjoy arts and crafts, movies and special

growth opportunities in a fun, safe and

dance topics. See our ad on page 33

creative environment.

ACADEMIC Pongos Learning Lab & Coder Kids Club

GYMNASTICS

MULTIPLE THEMES/GENERAL CAMP PROGRAMS AACS Summer Programs

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Bright Beginning Children’s Learning Center

Crofton, 301-789-1815 ext 4

Severna Park Gymnastics and Thrive Gymnastics

pongoslearninglab.com

Annapolis, 410-995-8130

410-923-3192

Kindergarten-8th grade, Before & after care

Severna Park, 410-709-8130

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summer of STEAM adventures. Kids can

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bright-beginning.com, 2–5 years

enjoy camps on topics such as coding,

SPG and Thrive offer half- and full-day camp

Each themed week offers indoor and outdoor

animation, video production, robotics,

options to fit your needs. Children learn new

activities. Utilizing the large playground,

escape rooms, game design, game

gymnastics skills, make new friends and

community and special visitors, these

development, gaming, and more.

expend a ton of energy.

activities help young children discover

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science and explore nature and introduce

Crownsville (license# 130684),

preschoolers to new activities and skills. We

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camp section offer full and part time care.

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Camp Horizons

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540-896-7600, camphorizonsva.com An overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-16. With one and two sessions, campers can choose from over 50 on and off-site activities!

See our ad on page 23

Camp Wabanna

Offering Full & Half Day Summer Camps!

Enroll by the day or the week!

Arnold SevernaParkGymnastics.com 410-709-8130

Edgewater, 410-798-0455

Annapolis ThriveGymnastics.com 410-995-8130

Learn. Have fun. Repeat.

4–16 years, Before & after care campwabanna.org

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) for everyone!

A fun-filled, action-packed, Christ-centered camp located on the Chesapeake Bay. Day

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camp and overnight programs available.

Activities include sailing, rock climbing wall, high ropes course, tubing/banana boating, kayaking, Archery Tag, 50’ giant swing,

Use the CHESFAM25 code for $25 off 1 summer camp. Exp 6/1/19

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dual zip-line, archery, swimming, and arts & crafts.

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Summer Camp info: http://bit.ly/summercamps2019

Edinboro Early School Summer Program Severna Park, 410-544-2476 2 years–2nd grade edinboroearlyschool.org Running for nine weeks, we feature a single, multifaceted topic and culminate with a luncheon program. Weekly “water days” and two weeks of optional swim lessons.

See our ad on page 35

Grannie Annie’s Summer Program Pasadena, 410-255-0478 granniecare.com, 5 years–5th grade Full-day summer camp for school-agers with daily outside activities. Local field trips include swimming, bowling, Jazzercise, yoga, movies and park. Other field trips have included Bricks 4 Kids, Eco Adventures, Pirate Adventures, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and National Aquarium.

Camps for Children 3.5 years — Grade 12 Register www.keyschool.org/summer KEY SCHOOL • 534 HILLSMERE DR. • ANNAPOLIS, MD • 21403 • 443.321.2575

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camp section Indian Creek School Summer Camp Programs Crownsville, 410-923-3660

and full-day options available. Camps run

a new exciting camp theme with crafts,

June 17 - August 9. See our ad on page 21

projects, games, science explorations, and more. See our ad on page 6

Before & after care, 3 years–12th grade

Severn School— Summer at Severn

Our summer program offers the fun and

Severna Park, 410-647-7700 x2344

exciting adventures. From STEM to music

severnschool.com

Naptown Sings and Plays!

to art, swimming, and outdoor adventures,

3.5 years–5th grade, Before & after care

Annapolis, 410-279-3208

performing arts, and sports, ICS will be

Severn Day Camp provides a safe and

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sure to provide a well-rounded and exciting

stimulating environment for students as young

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as age 3.5 through those entering fifth

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grade. Our weeklong sessions are made up

Our BIG Summer Camps are jam-packed

of fun and educational activities centered on

with music, more music, and fun. Students,

a different weekly theme.

ages 6-11 of all levels and abilities (no

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experience necessary), will learn to sing,

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Summer at KEY - Key School Annapolis, 443-321-2575 keyschool.org/summer

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and become acquainted with an instrument

Extended Care available

St. Margaret’s Day School Summer Camp

Key creates a safe, stimulating and engaging

Annapolis, 410-757-2333

Exploration camp for ages 3-5. In addition

environment for all campers. Spend the

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to group instruction in voice and instruments,

summer learning, creating, and having fun

2 years–10 years, Before & after care

students will make friends, play games, and

with friends. With over 120 camps, this is

Join us from June to August at our fun-filled

have an all-around musical good time!

your child’s key to summer fun. Both half-

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The Edge Training Academy Half Day Clinic: 1- 4 pm June 17-20 ⋅ June 24-27

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camp section SPORTS & GENERAL FITNESS Benfield Sportscenter Millersville, 410-987-5100, benfieldsc.com Benfield Sportscenter offers a full variety of sport activities for all ages: instruction and leagues in futsal, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, field hockey, basketball and volleyball.

Schools out camps and summer camp programs offered!

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Weber's Bulldog Basketball Camp Annapolis, 410-360-4451 webersbulldogbasketball.com 6 years-14 years

BEST SUMMER EVER!!

Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Camp Horizons is a sleep away camp for kids ages 6-16. We offer a variety of activities that challenge our campers to reach their full potential and experience their best summer ever!

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Weber’s Bulldog Basketball Camp is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14 years old with players’ skill levels range from beginners to avid players. Weekly focus is on enjoying the game while developing skills. Campers are taught basic basketball fundamentals during structured, competitive settings in week-long sessions.

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THEATER & PERFORMANCE ARTS Talent Machine Camp Gonna Be! Millersville, 410-956-0512 talentmachine.com The Talent Machine Company is dedicated to the growth of creativity in all of the students.

Camp Gonna Be was founded to continue

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SP EC IA LT Y CA MP S

For the complete camp directory and listings visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily.com/ DayCamps.

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Fun Days on the Bay Take the family out on the Chesapeake to learn about its history and ecology, or just to enjoy an amazing Bay sunset.

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ool Bay breezes, workboats grinding by, the prickle of sun and the freedom of a day on the open water—there is no better way to spend a sultry summer day in Maryland than

cruising on the Chesapeake. But boat ownership isn’t a prerequisite to beating the heat on the Bay. Maryland’s waterfront towns and cities boast plenty of familyfriendly watercraft perfect for a day-long cruise or a three-hour tour. Whether it’s a tall ship, a skipjack, or a packet boat, you can take your family out on the water to learn about the Bay’s history, ecology, or just enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise on the Chesapeake. Check out these six tour boats for a wide variety of fun trips on the Bay.

family fun P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F C H E S T E R T W O N R I V E R PA C K E T

Schooner Woodwind

Winnie Estelle

River Packet

Annapolis schoonerwoodwind.com

St. Michaels cbmm.org

Chestertown chesterriverpacketco.com

Welcome to the “Sailing Capital of the United States!” Whether its aboard Woodwind or Woodwind II, these classic 74-foot schooners provide a wonderful way to introduce your family to the joys of sailing out of Annapolis harbor. Elegant and comfortable, with friendly, capable captains and crew well-seasoned in family on-the-water experiences, Woodwind’s two-hour public cruises are perfect for families with children over five. Little ones will love seeing the Bay Bridge (and maybe even sailing underneath), spotting the iconic Thomas Point Lighthouse, and getting hands-on with a turn at the wheel. With up to four cruises a day, it’s easy to fit in a sail on the Woodwind during a day or afternoon visit to Annapolis.

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is fantastic destination for families, with its working boatshop, Bay-themed exhibits and Hooper Strait Lighthouse. The fun continues onboard the museum’s historic buyboat, Winnie Estelle, which takes visitors of all ages out on the Miles River. Once part of the Bay’s fleet of middlemen that bought oysters and fish from watermen and hauled them to Chesapeake cities for processing, authentic buyboats are scarce today—making a Winnie Estelle cruise extra special. On this 45-minute cruise, families will hear stories about watermen and workboats, spot rays, eagles, osprey and sometimes even dolphins, and take a turn at the wheel.

Themed ecology cruises for families with hands-on science activities are also available on select dates.

A sunset cruise on Chestertown’s 65-foot classic touring yacht, River Packet, is like a trip back to the Bay’s great steamboat era, when travelers enjoyed excellent food, drinks, and comfort along with stunning river views. The lower cabin is climate controlled with a small bar and catered eats for cruisers, while the expansive upper deck provides ample seating and great views of the Chestertown waterfront, watermen’s poundnets, and the Chester River bridge. Cruises run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

For families with an eye toward an earlier bedtime, a Saturday afternoon tour or Sunday brunch cruise might be just the ticket. All children’s admission 12 and under is discounted.

Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester

Patriot

Schooner Sultana

St. Michaels patriotcruises.com

Chestertown sultanaeducation.org

Cambridge skipjack-nathan.org

As part of a day or weekend getaway to St. Michaels, a narrated cruise aboard the Patriot is a wonderful way to enjoy the gorgeous harbor and Miles River views with the entire family. With a climate-controlled interior, a full snack bar, restroom facilities and stroller access, the Patriot provides a full complement of amenities that parents will appreciate.

The Patriot is also dog-friendly, so plan to bring the family pooch. The vessel’s two-story design with top deck and promenade as well as ample outdoor seating gives cruise-goers a front-row seat for the lovely river scenery. Kids will have fun ospreyspotting at the nest on the channel marker as the Patriot leaves St. Michaels harbor on the 65- to 75-minute outing.

Travel back in time to Chestertown’s heyday as a colonial port on the schooner Sultana, a replica of a 1768 British vessel used to enforce the tea taxes. Used primarily as an educational vessel by the Sultana Education Foundation, Sultana’s 2-hour public sails are a great way for families with children over five to enjoy an on-the-water experience that recalls the Golden Age of sail.

Participants can enjoy a peek at the crew quarters below decks (also built to 18th century specifications), watch the crew climb the rigging, and maybe get a chance to haul the sails or take a turn at the helm. Kids will also get a kick out of Sultana’s small cannon, which is fired once a cruise to the delight—and surprise— of everyone on board.

Run by an independent nonprofit, the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester departs from the heart of the Cambridge waterfront on Saturday afternoons in the spring, summer and fall for 2-hour public sails. Built in 1994 as an educational vessel telling the story about the Bay’s unique oyster sailing fleet, the public cruises help get little ones into the skipjack action with a real oyster dredging demonstration.

Kiddos can check out all the little crabs, mussels, barnacles, fish and oysters hauled in the dredge—and hold them if they’re feeling brave—while learning about the Bay’s amazing oyster history and ecology from the onboard docents. Parents will enjoy the Choptank River’s stunning scenery, the sailboats, workboats, and the option to BYOB onboard.

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cademic rigor at Key is derived from achieving a deep understanding of the complexity of concepts and problems, not from the sheer amount of content covered. From First School through Upper School, Key’s program emphasizes experiential learning, creative and collaborative problem solving, and building habits of grit and resourcefulness.

Key alumni say they are uniquely prepared for the challenges of collegiate programs and well-equipped to meet the demands of the innovation-driven economy.

HIGHLIGHTS 2018 • Over 75% of the Class of 2018 received merit scholarships • 80% will attend “Most/Highly/Very Competitive” colleges/universities

KEY GRADUATES ARE: • Independent thinkers • Intrinsically motivated • Creative innovators • Effective collaborators • Tenacious problem-solvers • Articulate leaders

• 33% will attend Research 1 Universities • 33% intend to pursue STEM-related studies including engineering, computer science, marine and environmental science, pre-health/vet, and architecture • 25% of the Class of 2019 scored 1430

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• 11% earned National Merit Scholar Recognition • 90% of recent graduates accepted to one of their top choice colleges • 98% of alumni parents surveyed would recommend Key to a friend, colleague or family member

VISIT US! It’s not too late to begin planning your child’s next educational adventure.

Contact us to schedule an individual weekday tour for Key-Wee (2 1/2 year olds) through grade 12. keyschool.org/visitkey

The Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.

Go to ChesapeakeFamily.com/Calendar for more events!

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Ongoing

Friday Night Farmers’ Market & Classic Car Cruise-In

Fridays. This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, and cut flowers. 6–9 p.m. North Beach. md-calvertcountyedc.civicplus.com

Gamer Club

Fridays. Send your STEM kids for an evening of games for kids in K–8, where they can play on various consoles and computers, with games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, and more. $25–$30. 6–9 p.m. Pongos Learning Lab, Crofton pongoslearninglab.com

Inner Harbor Kayak Tours

Sundays. Join Baltimore City Recreation & Parks and the Healthy Harbor Initiative for an Inner Harbor Kayaking Tour! Ages 13 and up. Tours are offered every Sunday, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. $20–$30. Maryland Science Center, Water Taxi Landing, Baltimore. eventbrite.com

Escape from Peligro Island

Through May 26. This create-your-own-adventure show will give every audience member a paddle to cast their vote on choices throughout the show. From the moment the play begins, the fate of the young hero Callaway Brown, is in the audience’s hands.

Will he time travel to the Wild West and meet a talking horse? Develop superpowers and fight crime in the future? There are 70 different ways the story could go! $15–$35. Imagination Stage, Bethesda imaginationstage.org

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May Day in Annapolis

View May Day flower baskets created by residents and business owners. Free. 10 a.m. Main Street, Annapolis. annapolis.org

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Kinetic Sculpture Race

Dig into plants with your preschooler (ages 3–5) for art, science, and garden adventures. Preregistration required. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. U.S. Botanic Gardens, Washington, D.C. usbg.gov

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Head to Baltimore to watch wild, larger-than-life sculptures/floats race around downtown. The amphibious, human-powered works of art are custom built for the race, which starts and finishes at the American Visionary Art Museum. From there, the race heads through Federal Hill, around the Inner Harbor to the water portion at Canton Waterfront Park, up to Patterson Park and back to AVAM. Baltimore.

Opening ceremonies 9:30 a.m. kineticbaltimore.com

Free First Thursdays

Visitors can enjoy free admission to the entire museum. Free. 10 a.m. Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore. mdhs.org

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2–5. Kick off spring at the beach with food, lots of live entertainment, art, crafts and family-friendly fun. Free; headline acts require admission. Inlet Lot, Boardwalk, Ocean City. ococean.com

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Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine

3–5. This fun-filled event provides children of all ages the opportunity to climb aboard and take a ride with Thomas, meet other characters and enjoy Thomas-themed activities. $22–$26. 8:30 a.m.– 6 p.m. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org

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Music Box: Opposites

4, 11. Over and under, high and low, loud and soft.

Explore the world of opposites with an unlikely trio of BSO musicians. For children ages 6 months–3 years. 10 a.m. Baltimore. bsomusic.org

Dinosaur Park Open House

4, 18. Check out the Dinosaur Park on the first and third Saturday of every month. Noon–4 p.m.

Dinosaur Park, Laurel. mncppc.org

Free Comic Book Day

Celebrate 11 years of Third Eye Comics with over 30 free comics, including all ages books Free.

9 a.m.–9 p.m. Third Eye Comics, Annapolis. thirdeyecomics.com

Walk/Run for SIDS and Child Loss

Bring the whole family on this 1-, 3- or 7-mile walk/ run/rollerblade/bike/stoll for SIDS (pets welcome, too). Registration at 7:30 a.m., Dove release at 8:30. Rain or shine. $5–$20. 8 a.m.–noon. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. infantandchildloss.org

Walk for Wishes

Creek Critters: Nature Walk, All Ages Thursdays, 10:30 am Art and Story Time: Ages 2-5, Fridays, 10:30 am

Walk through the mall to help grant wishes of local kids battling life-threatening medical conditions.

Enjoy music, carnival games, delicious food, face painting and the chance to hear firsthand from wish kids. Free. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. National Mall, Washington, D.C. walkforwishesdc.org

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Garden Festival

Ongoing Events (incld. with $5 admission)

Spring Brownie Days- Saturday, May 4 or Sunday, May 5, 9am-1pm. Girl Scout Brownies complete 3 badges.

Outdoor Artists- Saturday, May 11, 10am-12 or 1-3pm. Draw inspiration from Nature with paint, clay, charcoal, collage, and photography.

Wonders of Water- Saturday, May 18 or Sunday, May 19, 9am-1:30pm. Brownie Journey. Registration is required.

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This festival is an anticipated sale of rare plants, garden ornaments, and antiques, featuring an exclusive collection of 40 vendors from throughout the region. Plus tour Ladew’s gardens, visit the historic home of Harvey S. Ladew, and stroll through the Nature Walk. $20–$25. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Ladew Gardens, Monkton. ladewgardens.com

Family Outdoors Day

This day of primitive skills like fire building, cordagemaking, and campfire cooking will have separate activities for adults and kids. $5 per child, $10 per family. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Carrie Murray Nature Center, Baltimore. carriemurraynaturecenter.org

May Day

Celebrate the arrival of spring colonial-style.

Rally around the Maypole with the colonists, entertainment, art, garden crafts, and games with a 17th-century flair. $10 per adult, $6 per kid.

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Visitor Center, St. Mary’s City. visitstmaryscity.com

Solomons Maritime Festival

Check out a huge assortment of antique and classic boats, and enjoy toy boatbuilding, Chesapeake Bay retriever demonstrations, live music, food and more.

Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Spring Festival at Waugh Chapel

Live music by Bodkin Creek, balloon art, face painting, a special kid’s flower pot activity, and visits and tastings from your favorite retailers and restaurants. Noon–2 p.m. Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, Gambrills. visitwaughchapel.com

Planet Walk

Walk along a 4.7 mile segment of the B&A Trail between Glen Burnie and Severna Park. Scientists and astronomers from NASA/Goddard, area colleges and universities and local astronomy clubs will be at planet stations along the trail to provide additional information about that planet. Free.

10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Baltimore and Annapolis Trail, Glen Burnie. friendsofaatrails.org/planet-walk

Kinetic Sculpture Race

The amphibious, human-powered works of art are custom built for the race, which starts and finishes at the American Visionary Art Museum. From there, the race heads through Federal Hill, around the Inner Harbor to the water portion at Canton Waterfront Park, up to Patterson Park and back to AVAM. Baltimore. kineticbaltimore.com

IMET Open House

Science happens at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET). At this annual open house, enjoy hands-on science activities for kids of all ages, meet IMET scientists, and discover important marine research happening at the harbor’s edge. Free. 1–4 p.m. Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology. Baltimore. imet.usmd.edu/events

Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival

4–5. Celebrate all things sheep, with crafts and supplies, demonstrations, live sheep, and plenty of entertainment. $5. Sat. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship. sheepandwool.org

Frederick Running Festival

4–5. Half marathon, 2 person team relay, 5K and Kids Fun Run for all abilities. $15–$140. Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick. frederickrunfest.com

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4–5. This giant spring fest features carnival rides, lots of live bands, performances, shopping, two beer gardens, wine and a fleet of food trucks. Free.

Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 1–6 p.m. Towson Core Business Area, Towson. towsontownfestival.com

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Bike to Market Day

Pedal down to the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar to celebrate National Bike Month. Featuring giveaways, advocacy groups and fun. Free.

7 a.m.–noon. Baltimore. bikemore.net

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Hurray for May Day!

Welcome the arrival of spring this year at a familyfriendly afternoon at the William Paca House and Garden. Free. Noon–5 p.m. William Paca House & Garden, Annapolis. annapolis.org

June 1 & 2 | Noon to 5 p.m.

Walk For The Animals

Raise money for the SPCA while enjoying a fun run/ walk with pets, plus a vendor village, car show, K9 demos and agility yard and food. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. aacspca.org

First Sunday Arts Festival

On the first Sunday of each month through November, enjoy strolling the first blocks of West Street for live entertainment, over 100 local and regional artists, food and fun. Free. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

West and Calvert Streets, Annapolis. firstsundayarts.com

Made in Maryland Festival

Celebrate the artisans that make their wares here in Maryland, plus crafts, food, live music, character meet and greets, plus a petting zoo, moon bounce, face painting, and exhibits. $15; ages 12 and under free. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Kurtz’s Beach, Pasadena. madeinmarylandfest.com

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Tickets: $30 in advance $35 day of event Special group rates available.

The 2019 historic Hammond- Harwood House Secret Garden Tour features private gardens in the Historic District of Annapolis. All proceeds from this tour will benefit the 1774 Hammond-Harwood House.

For more information or to purchase tickets: hammondharwoodhouse.org or 410-263-4683

The Talent Machine Company Presents … Summer 2019

Celebrate the beauty and importance of family diversity at the Zoo with family-focused activities, from field games with prizes, to special animal enrichment demonstrations and live entertainment.

Free. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. National Zoo, Washington, D.C. nationalzoo.si.edu

Unicorn Festival

Unlimited unicorn rides, hay rides, unicorn games and crafts, a photo stop, unicorn snacks and drinks. $20. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Snapdragon Stables Unicorn Farm, Queen Anne. snapdragonstables.com

Coming in August

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton.

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story.

Show Dates: July 12th-18th & July 19th-21st

Show Dates: Aug. 9th-11th & Aug. 15th-18th

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Public Archaeology Day

Join the pros in excavating test units, screening soils for artifacts, and mapping remains associated with an 18th-century plantation on the Park grounds.

Free and open to the public; registration is required.

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Artsy Partsy Open Studio

Create or paint whatever you’re in the mood for.

Instructors will be on hand to help create clay pieces and paintings during your visit. There are crafts stations available to design your crafts and gifts.

Pay for what you make. Noon–6 p.m. Artsy Partsy, Pasadena. artsypartsy.net

10 Friday

Kids Night Out: Incredibles 2

Kids will watch the Incredibles, create glass-fused superheroes, and eat lots of pizza! $35. 6–9 p.m.

Clay Bakers, Annapolis. theclaybakers.com

Family Campfire—Critter Courtship: The Songs of Love

Enjoy nature tales and roasted marshmallows over a community campfire. The theme of this campfire is about animals and what they do to attract mates.

Marshmallow and sticks provided. 7:30–9 p.m.

Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro. pgparks.com

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.

10–11,17–19. Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. $15. Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, Annapolis. cta.ticketleap.com

MOMS DAY EVENTS a delightful tea. View rarely seen examples of fashion worn by grandmothers, mothers and daughters over two centuries. $40. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, Washington, D.C. tudorplace.org

May 5 Mother/Daughter Tea & Fashion Show Enjoy afternoon tea, and games and prizes for mothers and daughters. $12.50–$25.

2–4:30 p.m. 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach. windowsofstrength.org

Mother’s Day Cruises on the Wm B. Tennison Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise or Mother’s Day Evening Cruise on the Patuxent River. Registration required. $30; ages 5-12 $15; ages 4 and under free. 11:30 a.m.; 5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

May 9 Remembering Mother’s Tea Enjoy tea and finger sandwiches while sharing memories and your journey of healing through the loss of your mother or grandmother. $10. 6–7:30pm. John and Cathy Belcher Campus, Pasadena. chesapeakelifecenter.org

Mother’s Day in the Garden

May 12 Mother’s Day Fashion Tea

Celebrate mom, grandma, or another special lady with a guided tour of the house, and a concert. One free ticket with

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant mansion tour following

11 Saturday each paid admission.

Noon–3 p.m. Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale. riversdale.org

Mother’s Day Tea Tea, gingerbread, live music, tours and learning about women’s fashion history. Free. 1–4 p.m.

Hancocks Resolution, Pasadena. historichancocksresolution.org

Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise Enjoy a 90-minute dessert cruise on the Severn River. Adults $75, Children $35; ages 2 and under free. 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Annapolis City Dock. cruisesonthebay.com For even more Mother's Day Events visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily.com/calendar.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day

Daniel and all of his friends invite you for a brandnew adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. $20–$40. 2 p.m. Modell-Lyric, Baltimore. modell-lyric.com

2019 Crofton STEAM Festival

This afternoon of family STEAM fun will feature interactive science, technology, engineering, and math demos and activities for kids, STEAM professionals to chat with, a STEAM scavenger hunt, prizes, and local food vendors. Free. Preregister.

11 a.m.–2 p.m. Crofton Middle School, Crofton. eventbrite.com

Family Concert: Bob Brown Puppets’ Carnival of the Animals

Presented by Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, this annual Family Concert, designed for all ages, pairs the Symphony’s live music with comedic fun. $15.

2 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

Family Discovery Hike

Bring the entire family and join a naturalist to enjoy a

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seasonal hike looking for wildlife and plant life. $4. 10–11 a.m. Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro. pgparks.com

Kite Flying Family Fun Day

Bring your kites, chairs and blankets for this family-friendly event. Activities include music, food, entertainment, games, and a dominoes tournament. Free. 1–6 p.m. Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro. eventbrite.com

Puddles & Paddles

Spend the day at the Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park for fun, educational activities for kids of all ages. A food truck and snow cones will be on site, or bring a picnic for the family to share.

Dress for fun (you might get a little wet) and prepare to get up close and personal with Back Creek and its marine residents. Free (please preregister). 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park, Annapolis. amaritime.org

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Greenbelt Green Man Festival

11–12. Music, vendors, crafts, environmental awareness, food and fun to celebrate Greenbelt’s commitment to forest preservation. Free. Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt. greenmanfestival.org

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival

11–12. Fine art by nation’s best artists, live entertainment and food by local restaurants.

Free. Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda. bethesda.org

Mothers Day Weekend

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16–19. One of the East Coast’s largest car shows, featuring 3,500-plus hot rods, customs, classics and trick trucks. $10. Children under 14 free. Thurs.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Inlet Parking Lot and Convention Center, Ocean City. ococean.com

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Navy Commissioning Week

11–12. Free hayrides for all mothers and grandmothers accompanied by a child. Plus a petting zoo and crafts. Some activities may require a fee. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Clark’s Elioak Farm, Ellicott City. clarklandfarm.com

17–24. Annapolis will be bustling with excitement for Commissioning Week. Some activities open to the public that show the history and tradition of the Navy academy. Plus, the big Blue Angels air shows on Tuesday and Wednesday. Fri. Free. Various places, Annapolis. usna.edu/commissioningweek

Lithuanian Festival

Dance & Play

11–12. Experience the culture of Lithuania with live music, games, food and more. 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. Lithuanian Hall, Baltimore. lithuanianhall.com

Dance and Play Days are seasonal celebrations that include dancing, crafts, story time and tumbling. $5.

Registration required. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Severna Park Community Center, Severna Park. facebook.com

Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo Legends in Flight

Pirate Storytime with Discoveries: The Library at the Mall

11–12. This expo featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels will feature a variety of presentations from military services and other organizations, and will include the KC-135, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the UH-1N Iroquois. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Joint Base Andrews, Hyattsville. eventbrite.com

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Join Pirate Adventures and the Anne Arundel County Library for a story time at the pirate clubhouse. In addition to stories, the children will take part in finger plays, rhymes and movement activities. 6 and under.

Free. 10–10:30 a.m. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Annapolis. chesapeakepirates.com

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Earth! We’re all on this Together: Reduce, Reuse, Re-Circus

former Ringling Circus performer, Gregory May, throughout this high energy circus arts experience.

Guests can even try their hands at some of the tricks themselves, all while learning the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. For ages 3–9. $5.

2:30–3:30 p.m. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia howardcountymd.gov

Fort McHenry Field Day

Give a day for the Bay and join the National Aquarium Conservation Team for a field day at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine!

Preregistration required; for ages 10 and up. 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. National Aquarium, Baltimore. aqua.org

BMI Community Day

Kick off the BMI Farmers Market season with a full day of happenings and free museum admission!

Enjoy hands-on activities for kids as well as local produce, bread, meat & eggs, ready-to-eat goods, artisan items and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Baltimore Museum of Industry. thebmi.org

Village Day: Pottery

No kiln, no problem! Come on down to the American Indian village and learn how to make and fire clay beads and pinch pots. Free and open to the public; registration is required. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park, Leonardtown. jefpat.org

St. Michaels Running Festival

Participate in 5k, 10k and half marathon runs, 1k kids fun run, and a post-race party with gifts and treats for runners. $25-$115. 5:30 a.m.–noon. St. Michaels School, St. Michaels. runstm.com

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Basketball and softball games, bike safety, hiking, fishing, kayaking, archery, wild bird demos, face painting, music, giveaways and more. Free. 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. Truxtun Park, Annapolis. annapolis.gov

Gaithersburg Book Festival

Presentations and book signings by award-winning and best-selling authors, poets and songwriters, writing workshops, children’s activities and books for sale. Free. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. City Hall Grounds, Gaithersburg. gaithersburgbookfestival.org

Relay For Life of Calvert County

This community walk will celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to save lives from cancer. There will also be live music, beach volleyball, competitions, a car and motorcycle show, a children’s treasure hunt, crafts, food trucks, beer and wine vendors, 4–10 p.m. North Beach Boardwalk, North Beach. choosecalvert.com

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18–19. Explore the maritime history of the South River with reenactors, boats, and activities for the whole family. Join living history sailors to try your hand at rope making and seamanship, learn how sailors lived day to day, and experience the art and science of navigation. Free with $5–$10 admission.

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Maritime Model Expo

18–19. Check out dozens of remote control model boats, and let the kids children build, paint, decorate, and then sail their own small model in a small pool. Also coincides with the museum’s Community Day (see below). $15. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

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Baltimore Birth Festival

Join vendors, care providers, local businesses, birth workers, and more for a day of family fun. [See more on page 8]. Free. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Patterson Avenue, Baltimore. marylandfamiliesforsafebirth.org

Chesapeake K-9 Fund 5K/ 1 Mile Run or Walk

5k and 1 mile fun run/walk for kids. All proceeds will benefit Chesapeake K-9 Funds mission. $25– $40. 7:30am–noon. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. chesapeakeK9fund.org

Handmade arts and crafts, a children’s corner, local music, beer garden, food and drink. Free. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Arbutus. arbutusartsfestival.com

Children’s Day

Early American games, fence mending, water hauling, corn shelling & grinding, carving, quill pen writing, and bee-keeping demonstrations.

Free. 1–4 p.m. Hancocks Resolution, Pasadena. historichancocksresolution.org

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Blue Angels Air Shows

21–22. The Blue Angels are in town to honor the graduating midshipmen during USNA Commissioning Week. Catch the practice shows on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and again from 2 to 4. On Wednesday, the show starts at 11 a.m. Find a place along the waterfront to watch, or head to the Navy yard for a great view as well as fun activities and music. Annapolis. usna.edu/ commissioningweek

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23–26. Family-friendly music festival featuring kids zone and camping. $20–$200. Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland. delfest.com

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Chestertown Tea Party

24–26. To commemorate Chestertown’s protest of British rule, the town celebrates with a tea-tossing reenactment, a colonial parade, anything-goes raft race, street performances, crafts and a town-wide celebration. Free. Venues throughout Chestertown. chestertownteaparty.org

Half Price Friday Nights

Fridays receive half-price admission on tickets purchased after 5 pm at the National Aquarium. $12–$20. 5–8 p.m. National Aquarium, Baltimore. aqua.org

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Hometown Holidays

25–27. Music festival featuring live performances, an armed forces tribute, activities and Memorial Day Parade. Parade Mon. at 10:30 a.m. Free. Sat. and Sun. Noon–8 p.m.; Mon. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Rockville Town Center, Rockville. rockvillehometownholidays.com

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Stars and Stripes Festival

25–27. Family day picnic, local entertainment, moonlight cruise, and the Vietnam Memorial dedication. Free, some events require fee.

Chesapeake Beach. chesapeake-beach.md.us

Kid’s Pirate Pizza Cruise

Dress like a pirate and eat pizza on board the Wm. B. Tennison. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $15. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Girls Can Build Anything

Join Girl Scout Troop #1738 for a fun filled STEM event all about the power of girls! $15–$23.

9:30–11:30 a.m. Severna Park United Methodist Church, Severna Park. facebook.com

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Memorial Day Choral Festival

This grand concert will feature 200 singers representing choirs from throughout the United States, as they join with the United States Air Force Orchestra to foster greater attention toward and observe the true meaning of Memorial Day as a national holiday. 3 p.m. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. kennedy-center.org

Annual Sowebo Arts and Music Festival

Every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day and beyond, we highlight a different activity for your family.

Sculptors, painters, jewelry makers, and fashion designers and some of their best works in an un-

juried, un-censored art show. Plus face painting, carnival acts and games, interactive art and crafts, demos and live music. Free. Noon–8 p.m. Hollins Market, Baltimore. facebook.com/sowebofestival

Memorial Day Celebration

Musket Firing Demonstrations, memories from the family graveyard and learn about the wildlife and gardens. Free. 1–4 p.m. Hancock’s Resolution, Pasadena. historichancocksresolution.org

National Memorial Day Concert

Mix of dramatic readings, documentary footage and live musical performances, along with an all-star lineup of dignitaries, actors and musical artists. Free.

8 p.m. U.S. Capitol, West Lawn, Washington D.C. pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert/home

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Annapolis Memorial Day Parade

The parade will follow the traditional route down West Street to Church Circle and down Main Street. Memorial Day Ceremony to follow at Susan Campbell Park, Free. 10 a.m. Annapolis. annapolis.gov

Memorial Day Ceremony

Music, a wreath-laying ceremony and a 21-gun salute in honor of armed forces men and women

who died in service. Free. 10 a.m. Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, Timonium. dulaneyvalley.com

National Memorial Day Parade

Floats, high school marching bands, veterans, service members, local and national celebrities to honor those who died in service. Free.

2 p.m. Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. americanveteranscenter.org

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Mr. Pacas Backyard Program

Celebrate our differences! A Rainbow of Friends explores how friends come in all colors and sizes. We will discover the abilities, interests, and personalities that make each of us special! Learn basic sign language words and sing songs with movement to help celebrate our uniqueness!. $10.

10–11:15 a.m. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. annapolis.org

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The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road to Compass Rose Theater to see this fanciful musical with its delightful characters. $41. 8 p.m. Compass Rose Theater, Annapolis. compassrosetheater.org

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Events worth hiring a babysitter only. $50. 4–7 p.m. Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis. hammondharwoodhouse.org

Derby Day Party Appetizers, drinks and live showing of the Kentucky Derby. Plus live and silent auctions, bourbon tasting, betting and horse demonstrations, all to benefit Maryland Theraputic Riding. $150. 5–10 p.m. Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Crownsville. horsesthatheal.org

Fiesta De Mayo Celebrate Cinco De Mayo a day early for a pinata poppin’, party startin’ good time! Live music, entertainment, eating contests and plenty of tacos and margaritas. 9 p.m.–midnight. Power Plant Live, Baltimore. Eventbrite.com

5 Sunday

Sykesville Fine Art & Wine Festival More than 40 participating artists, demonstrations, live music and entertainment, wine tastings, and children’s activities. Unlimited wine tastings $25. Noon–5 p.m. Main Street, Sykesville. sykesvillemainstreet.com

8 Wednesday Maryland Film Fest

May 8–12. Catch over 40 films and 10 shorts spanning all genres and drawing works from all over the world as they debut in Baltimore. Check website for hours, prices and a list of celebrity guest hosts. Various venues, Downtown Baltimore. mdfilmfest.com

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10 Friday

Totally ’80s Bash Get outrageous at this 80s party fundraiser, complete with dinner, live music by the Reagan

2 Thursday

4 Saturday

This Yacht Rock party with Harbor Lights features

This comedy festival features Sommore,

Annapolis. annapolisywca.org

a night of smooth & mellow yacht rock hits! Free

Earthquake, Tony Rock, Guy Torry, George

show for all ages. 8–10 p.m. Tin Roof, Baltimore.

Wallace & Mark Curry. 8 p.m. Royal Farms

11 Saturday

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Arena, Baltimore. royalfarmsarena.com

3 Friday

Derby Fest Celebrate horse racing in Annapolis at Derby Fest.

Reservations required. Ages 18 and up. $30.

Kick off margarita season at Howl at the Moon

The party will be on Colonial Corner—Maryland

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Montpelier Mansion, Laurel.

Baltimore with a margarita or two with your

Avenue & King George Street between Hammond-

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friends while singing along to a live band on stage

Harwood House and Chase-Lloyd House. You

and dancing the night away. 7 pm.–2 p.m. Howl

can watch the Kentucky Derby while enjoying

Paca Garden Plant Sale

at the Moon, Baltimore. howlatthemoon.com

cornhole, tours of the two homes, craft beer

A tradition for over 40 years, the William Paca

tastings, make-your-own Derby hats, and enjoy live

Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to

music and traditional Maryland fare. 21-and-over

take home a piece of history, including perennials,

Rock the Boat—a Yacht Rock Party

Music & Margs

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Festival Of Laughs

Years, live and silent auctions, photo booth, and games. $150. 6:30–11:30 p.m. The Westin,

Mother’s Day Tea at Montpelier Celebrate moms with an elegant afternoon tea and self-guided tour of Montpelier mansion.

annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts. Free. Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun. Noon–4 p.m. annapolis.org

Two Convenient Locations!

2018 Best of Annapolis Award

Baltimore Wine & Food Festival This spring food and wine fest will feature over 150 different international and local wines, beers and spirits, bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisan craftsmen, and culinary pioneers. $40.

11 a.m.–5 p.m. Harbor Point Central Plaza, Baltimore. bmorewine.com

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Dodon Vineyards Wine Dinner Cruise Enjoy an evening wine tasting dinner on the Bay on the schooner Woodwind. Ater dinner, you will be able to raise the sails, steer the boat or just sit back and relax. $110. 6:30–9 p.m. Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. schoonerwoodwind.com

16 Thursday Zoofari—Bite Nite

Ages 2 - PreK • Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum • Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Small, Caring Environment • Foreign Language Programs 867 Buttonwood Trail Crownsville, MD

543 Old Stage Road Glen Burnie, MD

License# 130684

License# 160256

410-923-3192

410-768-4526

Bright-Beginning.com

• Ages 6 weeks – 5 years old • Loving & Nurturing Environment • Approved MSDE Curriculum • Spanish & Sign Language • Call to schedule a Tour 190 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Suite 190 Annapolis, MD

410-974-6700

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The National Zoo’s culinary event features tastings from nearly 100 restaurants, plus live entertainment, exotic animal encounters, food sculptors, a cakedecorating contest and a silent auction. $225.

6:30–9:30 p.m. Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Washington, D.C. nationalzoo.si.edu

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Wine in the Woods May 18–19. Features live music, food and tastings from 25 Maryland wineries, plus vendors, seminars and arts and crafts . $20–$40. Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m; Sun. 11 a.m–5 p.m. Symphony Woods, Columbia. wineinthewoods.com

25 Saturday Chow for a Cause

Chow down on super-sized samples at this charity food truck festival featuring 10 food trucks, craft beer and live music. $29–$75. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. NavyMarine Corps Stadium, Annapolis. eventbrite.com

Leagues, Camps and Sports for Kids and Adults of all Ages!

Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Baseball and More!

We also host birthday parties, child developm ent classes, schools out camps.

Sign up for Summer Camp!

Exit 10 Off I-97, in Millersville

www.benfieldsc.com 410-987-5100

Caribbean Wine, Music & Art Festival

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May 25–26. Celebrate the beautiful atmosphere of

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the Caribbean and its unique heritage with island cuisine, live music and artisan craft vendors. $25.

10 a.m.–6 p.m. Linganore Winecellars, Mt. Airy. linganorewines.com

29 Wednesday Dinner Under the Stars

West Street closes and is filled with cafe tables reminiscent of the open open air cafes in Paris and the piazzas of Rome. Live music, special art exhibits and canopy lights. Free to attend; dining prices vary. Reservations at participating restaurants strongly recommended. West Street, Annapolis. dinnerunderthestars.org For more date night ideas visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily.com.

■ Childcare - age 2+ ■ Nursery School - age 3+ ■ Pre-K - age 4+ ■ Kindergarten - Full Day - age 5+ ■ Before & After Care - up to age 7 ■ Talented & Gifted Programs Pre-K Scholarships Available For Low Income Families on Food Stamps or Below 300% FPG

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