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2020 Today’s Fun, Tomorrow’s Future

October 19 - 23 | Every night at 6:30pm Join Chesapeake Family Life as we introduce kids to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) through exciting speakers and special activities for kids.

Register for free to get access to live speakers, videos and material lists as well as instructions for projects.

Materials list is available now so that you have time to get the supplies you need.

Every night there is a different speaker and activities.

Here is some of what you can look forward to: Build a Wind-Powered Sail Car

Intro to coding with Scratch

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Take a photo of every completed project from our STEAM Fair and post it on Chesapeake Family’s Facebook and Instagram page with the hashtag #STEAMFair2020 for a chance to win.

Each photo is an entry. One winner from all of the entries will be chosen on October 26.

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ON THE COVER Ruby is our wild child. She marches to the beat of her own drum and is such a wild spirit. She's feisty and caring. Running barefoot in a sea of sunflowers is her perfect place to spend an afternoon.

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in this issue Features

Family Fun

14/ CUTE KIDS PHOTO WINNERS

Check out all the cute kids, and thanks to all who entered!

16/ STEAM FAIR GOES VIRTUAL

24/ CREATIVE COSTUMES

DIY Your way to an awesome Halloween costume this year!

Stay Inspired

Our STEAM Fair is going online this year, with cool speakers, online activities, and our STEAM Fair in a Box!

19/ NEW DRIVER 101 You’ve taught them how to drive, here’s what to teach your new driver next!

30/ B’MORE ENGAGED Four family-friendly field trips in Baltimore.

Special Sections

23 / PRIVATE SHOOL OPEN HOUSES

Baby Ash

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14 DEPARTMENTS New & Notable 09 / Walk and Ride for the Woods 10 / Paws 4 Animals 11 / Trick or Treat? Safe Halloween Tips 12 / Eye Strain in Kids

07 / EDITOR'S LETTER Happy Fall Y'all!

26 / THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER

It’s not our regular Things to Do Calendar, but there’s still a lot of fun to be had this October!

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editor's letter

Online this month

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Happy Fall Y'all!

e’ve made it six months into this pandemic, and life has changed an awful lot this year. But if we’ve learned anything in 2020, it’s that we are able to adjust and pivot our way of living.

The good news for this fall is that while many events and favorite fall festivals have been canceled, there are still plenty of ways to get out and enjoy autumn’s best features. From apple picking to pumpkin patches and corn mazes, camping to hiking (pictured above, a family hike at Bacon Ridge!) and biking in charity walks and races, fall can still hold a lot of family fun in 2020. You can find all of the updated information on fall fun activities on our website at ChesapeakeFamily.com/Fall.

But the biggest change to this fall will be Halloween. Your family might not be totally comfortable with letting kids Trick-or-Treat (nor does the CDC recommend it), but there are other ways to enjoy this kid-favorite holiday, including making some really cool costumes (you can find awesome DIY ideas on page 24), or

switching up your Halloween routine altogether with alternative ways to trick and treat your kids to some sweets (which you’ll find on page 11).

However you celebrate this year, add a cool mask to your outfit and enjoy safely!

Looking for other ways to enjoy fall as a family? We’ve got you covered! Our STEAM Fair, usually held in September is going virtual the week of October 19, where each evening we’ll host online interviews with professionals in STEAM careers, as well as post fun activities and experiments from our STEAM Fair in a Box (which you can still participate in even if you didn’t order a box in time). Follow along at ChesapeakeFamily.com/STEAMFair2020 for all the details.

We hope to see you there!

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Discussing topics for today’s parent How to Keep Kids Motivated during E-Learning Local counselors Samantha Straub and Maria Winters discuss ways you can help your children stay motivated during e-learning.

The Importance of Vaccinations Dr. Margaret Turner from Annapolis Pediatrics discusses flu vaccinations in children for this fall, as well as what she anticipates for new COVID-19 updates.

Officer Candidate School Officer Candidate Alexander Boettinger, a Baltimore native, discusses his summer in the rigorous 13-week Officer Candidate School program in Newport, R.I.

How COVID is Impacting Student Athletes Coaches Stephy Samaras and John Downs III, creators of Common Goal Sports, talk about the importance of sports in kids’ lives.

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new & notable LIFESTYLE

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Walk and Ride for the Woods

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his summer was all about finding new places outdoors to explore.

For the month of October, Scenic Rivers Land Trust is celebrating local outdoor natural areas and scenic spaces with its new community event, Walk & Ride for the Woods!

Scenic Rivers is urging families to get out and enjoy Anne Arundel County’s beautiful natural and scenic spaces by walking, running, or biking during the month of October. The nonprofit is urging people to “Set a goal, tell your friends and family, and raise some funds to protect our community’s land and water!”

The Walk & Ride for the Woods Challenge is flexible and self-directed. So you can choose your favorite locations for enjoying the outdoors and the times when you can get out to enjoy them. Scenic Rivers suggests some examples of fun goals for your family such as:

Hike every trail in Bacon Ridge Natural Area, go for a run in a different county park every week of October, or complete each of the Scenic Rivers self-guided hikes of Bacon Ridge with your family.

The self-guided hikes in Bacon Ridge will be supported with digital trail guides, short videos, and temporary trail signs. Hikes will range from 1 to 4 miles. Online materials will be available on www.srlt.org and temporary trail signs will be posted beginning October 1.

To keep your motivation up, you can join the Walk & Ride for the Woods Strava Club to cheer on others, and get some kudos for hitting your goals!

You can learn more about the challenge at srlt.org, where you’ll find challenge goal ideas, information on the guided hikes, how to set up your fundraising page and and other virtual activities.

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Paws 4 Animals Eight-year-old creates charity to raise money for local animal shelters.

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ike most public school students in Anne Arundel County, eight-year-old Emma Smith has been attending school online since last spring.

While her studies may be virtual, the efforts of one school project are making a difference in the real world.

In May, Emma’s teacher Mrs. Rush introduced her Bodkin Elementary second graders to the concept that students could bring about positive change in their community. Then the students were tasked with picking a Passion Project for e-learning.

Emma, who has grown up with dogs,

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holds a special place in her heart for animals. So she chose to focus on helping homeless animals for her passion project. She created “Paws 4 Animals,” in the hopes that the slogan encourages people to “pause (paws)” and think about the animals in need.

Her goal is to help homeless animals through fundraising while educating people about the animals' needs.

“Paws 4 Animals” has since become a family project. Emma and her mother created a personal page on Facebook to help facilitate her fundraising efforts and to showcase some animals in need of adoption.

Emma’s first fundraiser was for her birthday in June. During the drive-by celebration, friends and family donated supplies for the Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control in Millersville.

The effort resulted in donations that filled two 30 gallon tupperware bins with food, supplies, and toys that were listed as needs on the shelter’s website.

Since then, Emma has focused on a different charity each month. In July, Emma sold chapstick keychains and donated the funds to Unconditional Love Pet Rescue, the shelter that rescued Finnigan, her family's recently adopted boxer/golden retriever.

After receiving a check with the proceeds from the sale, the rescue gave Emma a shoutout during a Facebook Live videos, and named a recently rescued shepherd mix in her honor. Over 400 people commented on the post, confirming what an impact her actions were making for shelter animals.

A family member suggested Emma try her hand at crafting beaded mask holders. So in August, Emma got to work, and was able to sell the holders for $6 each, raising $400, the proceeds to BARCs animal shelter in Baltimore.

Since the beaded mask holders were so popular, Emma is continuing to craft them for September, with the proceeds going to the Senior Dog Sanctuary, at the suggestion of her Facebook followers.

Her mother says Emma “is such a kind-hearted child and has continued to strive to make more money by every fundraiser she does. Her commitment to the community is amazing, and she is a beautiful light shining through these crazy days we all have currently dealt with.”

You can follow Emma’s philanthropy efforts at Facebook.com/Paws4Animals.

She also set up an Instagram page, “Paws4Animals,” that showcases the beaded mask holders available for purchase. There is a seven day turn around for orders to allow Emma to still stay focused on her schoolwork and extracurricular activities.

—Joyce Heid

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Trick or Treat?

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How to have a safe and spooky Halloween!

his October has us all thinking back to a time when a night of costumes and candy and ringing your neighbor’s doorbell to shout ‘Trick or Treat’ was considered a fun and safe timehonored tradition. Now, Halloween seems scary and full of fright, and not in a good way.

So, how do we celebrate Halloween while following COVID-19 precautions and have all the fun without any of the fright? Here are some alternative ideas to have a ghoulishly good time on Halloween night!

QUARANTINE YOUR CANDY Some of us have already practiced disinfecting our groceries and other deliveries. So let’s do the same with Halloween candy. Purchase your candy early, place it in a large storage box, and store it away until Halloween night.

Talk to your neighbors and see if they are interested in doing the same, then

create a map that your kids can follow on Halloween.

ENCOURAGE MASKED COSTUMES All costumes this year will be masked one way or another, so have fun and get creative. Some costumes already come with masks but for those that don’t, grab your art supplies and decorate the outside of a face mask.

For that princess costume, you can match the fabric or color scheme to a pretty in pink or glittery cloth mask. Or draw fake blood or jack-o-lantern teeth on a mask for a creepy effect.

HAVE A HALLOWEEN HUNT Use black and orange plastic eggs, or mini plastic cauldrons to hide treats around your house and yard to create a Halloween Hunt. Costumes of course are required and it will give the kids a chance to be active and outside while still gathering all that yummy loot!

76 TROMBONES LED THE BIG PARADE What’s more classic than a Halloween parade? March around your neighborhood and show off those great costumes. Go the extra mile with spooky tunes like “Thriller” and “The Monster Mash,”and Halloween signs to encourage the kids GO VIRTUAL WITH UNICEF UNICEF USA is hosting a monthlong virtual Trick-or-Treat composed of digital, interactive experiences, all aimed at teaching children the importance of giving back and fundraising. Beginning October 1, children can create an online profile at trickortreatforunicef.org, where they will receive a Virtual Collection Box with a customized link and QR code. Children will earn Trick-or-Treat Coins that add up to real-life earnings that can be donated to charities of their choosing.

—Claire Dougherty Kovacs

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Keep an Eye on it!

Extra screen time can lead to eye strain in kids.

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t’s Back-to-Screen Time at school this fall. After a long summer of spending time outside hiking, biking, and playing in the backyard sprinkler, kids are returning to the classroom for virtual schooling. So, what will all of this prolonged screen time do to kids eyes?

And what can parents do to mitigate the consequences of hours a day in front of the computer screen?

WHY SCREENS HURT OUR EYES Digital eye strain, also known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is caused by prolonged exposure to screens—from computers, tablets, video games, phone and e-reader

use. According to the American Optometric Association, people who are at the greatest risk for developing CVS are people who “spend two or more continuous hours at a computer or using a digital screen device every day.”

While this mostly happens to adults, we are now in a situation where children are in front of screens for a large portion of their days, increasing their susceptibility to eye strain issues.

SYMPTOMS OF EYE STRAIN According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, staring at a screen for long stretches without taking breaks can cause symptoms such as eye fatigue,

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blurry vision and dry eyes. Eye fatigue can also contribute to “headaches around the temples and eyes, and difficulty concentrating.”

Adults can pretty easily identify these symptoms, but according to Dr. Louise A. Sclafani, O.D., F.A.A.O., FSLS and EyePromise Scientific Advisory Board Member, “Often, children don’t realize their eyes are strained. They may complain that their eyes feel tired or heavy or that their vision’s blurred, and parents may notice their children’s eyes are more red than normal.”

WHY ARE SCREENS HARMFUL? It’s hard to focus on screens that emit blue light—the closest to ultraviolet (UV) light on the visible light spectrum.

“Because of these short, high-energy wavelengths, the light scatters more easily,” Sclafani says, “making it more difficult for the eyes to focus. This can lead to strain and fatigue commonly associated with screen time.”

HOW TO COMBAT KIDS’ EYE STRAIN Moderation is key, says Sclafani, and that’s something that is difficult to strike a balance with right now. “In the current circumstances, we can’t have our children shut down from screen time completely, but there are several ways we can give their eyes breaks throughout the day.”

Sclafani suggests the following: TRY THE 20-20-20 RULE Every 20 minutes, have kids look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

This is all it takes to help your eyes reset, refocus, and keep the eyes from feeling strained/fatigued.

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lue Light Glasses are all the rage with families combating an excess of screen time right now.

But are they worth it? The glasses aim to filter or break down blue light emitted from computers and screens. But, says Scalfani, “as of now, there is insufficient scientific evidence demonstrating that blue light glasses are effective or ineffective.”

Anecdotal evidence suggests that the glasses provide reduce headaches, and help users sleep

HAVE THEM DO SOME OLD-SCHOOL READING Instead of giving them an e-reader or tablet, have them read an actual book.

Reading from actual paper helps their eyes focus by reducing the amount of harmful blue light.

GET THEM OUTSIDE! Being outdoors is a viable and necessary option for taking a break from screens. Remember, the sun is the largest producer of blue light, so consider having everyone wear sunglasses.

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR If your child is having consistent trouble with eye strain, a visit to the doctor is in order. And, says Sclafani, the earlier the intervention, the better. “If children begin to notice changes in their vision like trouble seeing things far away, it’s best to move up the visit and see your eye doctor as soon as possible to rule out any serious issues.”—Ann Levelle

Mom Boss your Life Edgewater mom designs new apps for moms.

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ara Stein is a busy Edgewater mom who decided after having her second child that she needed some help getting things done. So, she created an app for that. Stein developed MamaThis, which just launched in select areas (including this one), to help moms find help with errands, organizing, and other tasks from other local moms looking to earn a bit of extra income.

Moms can sign up for the app as a Boss Mom (someone looking for help with tasks) or as a Mom Boss (someone looking to earn a little extra). In addition, MamaThis aims to help these moms make connections with local moms (who can also earn cash for referring their friends).

Find out about the app at mamathis.com or download it on the Apple App store.

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all is the perfect time to take great pictures of your kids, who love playing outside in the cooler weather, heading to pumpkin patches and playing in the leaves. This year some 100 parents and grandparents entered their pictures of their adorable kids to share with the world. It’s a batch of sunshine and smiles that we all need these days. Thanks to all who submitted photos of your cute kids, and to all who voted for your favorite!

Congratulations to Harper, who earned the most votes online, and to Ruby, the four-year-old “wild child” who was delighted as she ran through the sunflower field!

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STEAM FAIR October 19–23 6:30 p.m.nightly

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Join Chesapeake Family Life as we introduce kids to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

We’ve had to be creative this year due to the pandemic. So this year’s STEAM Fair is going virtual! Every night from October 19 through 23, starting at 6:30 p.m., there will be an exciting speaker and special activities for kids online. If you purchased the STEAM Fair in a Box, don’t open it until instructed to do so on October 19.

Don’t worry if you didn’t get a box, your child can still participate; just sign up at ChesapeakeFamily.com/ STEAMFair2020 for reminders and access to live speakers, videos and material lists, as well as instructions for projects.

These are available now so that you have time to get the supplies you need. Videos will also be available on ChesapeakeFamily.com so that the projects can be done multiple times.

Nightly Activities Each night during our STEAM week, we will feature a different speaker and activity online. Here’s what you can look forward to: Build a Wind-Powered Sail Car with St Anne's Introduction to coding using Scratch with Pongos Robot Building Party with the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Build a Balloon Hovercraft with Severn School Create a Rope Grommet with Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Learn Stop Motion Animation with Maryland Hall Be a YouTube Star with Pongos Magnificent Math Moments with Mathnasium And so much more!

Don’t worry if you didn’t get a box, your child can still participate; sign up at ChesapeakeFamily.com/ STEAMFair2020 for reminders and access to live speakers, videos and material lists, as well as instructions for projects.

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DRIVER 101 I’ve got a car, now what?

By Steve Adams

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s you might already know today’s teens are far less keen on getting their driver’s licenses than those of generations past.

As many of us can attest, kids used to be ready to hit the road the minute they turned 15 and nine months old. But the latest numbers from the Federal Highway Administration show that a mere 25.6% of 16-year-olds in the U.S. had a driver’s license in 2018, compared with 46.2% in 1983. And the percentage of license-carrying 18-year-olds fell from 80.4% in 1983 to just 61% in 2018.

Despite these declines, this still translates to well over 10 million new teen drivers getting behind the wheel each year. And whether they’re driving a spiffy new birthday present or a decades-old beater (a la my maroon “soccer mom” caravan), these millions of teens are exposing themselves to something that all drivers face: the trials and tribulations of staying on the road.

With this in mind, I reached out to the best two car guys I know—Mike Penn, an Automotive Technology instructor at the Center of Applied Technologies North (CATN), in Severn; and Randall Adams, a former Volkswagen mechanic and lifelong car DIY-er from Annapolis—for their top tips on what new drivers need to know to keep their car running and stay safe on the road.

Here’s what they offered as tips to new teen drivers.

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FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE OWNER’S MANUAL Penn says it’s essential for all new drivers to do what one of his own instructors very memorably stressed to him: “RTFM” (Read The Freaking Manual)! Available in both print and online, manuals contain lots of details you’ll need to know for maintenance of your car, from the location of its fluids to the proper pressure of its tires, as well as for safe driving. These include notso-no-brainers such as how to use your windshield wipers, turn on your regular, bright, and warning lights, and pop your hood and trunk.

CHECK YOUR FLUIDS Penn says you might want to avoid trying to change your own oil (aka “your engine’s lifeblood”) given how hard it can be to get to the drain plug and how important it is to get it right.

But new drivers should at least know how to check it on a regular basis. In addition, it’s essential to keep tabs

on your car’s many other fluids. This includes antifreeze/coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windshield washer fluid. It’s also important to check your wiper blades at least once a month and replace them if they’re leaving streaks, says Penn, given that “many new drivers are far from comfortable when operating in the rain.”

your owner’s manual and in your door jambs. He also stresses the importance of doing this when your tires are cold, in order to get an accurate reading, and never overinflating. And no, not having an air compressor is no excuse for neglecting your tires. As Penn puts it, “Your tire pressure is paramount, and air is free at every Wawa!”

CHECK YOUR TIRES Both Penn and Adams named checking your car’s tire pressure as the single most important thing to do to prevent on-road issues such as blowouts, inconsistent accelerating, handling and braking, and poor performance in bad weather. Proper pressure can even save you money on gas because it’s essential to fuel efficiency.

Adams recommends checking your pressure at least once per month and definitely before any long trips. Use a digital tire gauge to get a reading and add air until you hit the specific PSI (pounds per square inch) designated in

MAKE AN “ALL OTHER MAINTENANCE” LIST Beyond these basics, there are plenty of additional tasks that you’ll want to make sure you (or, given the complexity of today’s cars and strictness of today’s safety regulations) or a mechanic take care of regularly.

To that end, Penn and Adams suggest having a professional check on the status of the following as soon teens start driving, take care of anything that needs immediate attention, then work on adding them to a master regular maintenance schedule:

While you’re taking care of everyone else, who is taking care of you?

Adults & children get help in days, not weeks, from board-certified professionals specializing in mental health issues such as:

October:

Online workshops: Girl Scouts for badges and journeys Details at: www.theccm.org

NEA Big Read: starts October 11 using Citizen, an American Lyric by Claudia Rankine Online events include book discussions, children’s activities, teen activities Details at: facebook.com/ thebigreadannearundelcounty/

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Medication management Relationship issues

Anxiety Depression PTSD Behavior issues

ADHD Grief & Loss Addiction and more….

CCM members can make an appointment to visit the museum in October.

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Take our free anxiety & depression screening online today!

Telehealth appointments 6 days a week, evening hours available

• Tire Rotation—tires should be rotated every six months or 6,000– 8,000 miles so that they wear evenly and last longer.

• Brake Pads—it’s a good idea to check the thickness of your brake pads every time you rotate your tires, and plan to replace them at least every 50,000 miles.

• Alignment—proper wheel alignment ensures straight steering and maximum traction, so it should be checked annually or immediately if you notice your car pulling to the left or right or your steering wheel vibrating.

• Lights—making sure your headlights, parking lights, and brake lights are working is important for the safety of yourself and other drivers, but also key to not being pulled over.

PLAN FOR A PULLOVER Last but not least, Penn stresses the importance of preparing for two of the worst things that can happen on the

road: pulling over due to a flat tire or a traffic stop. He instructs his students to ALWAYS wait to pull over at an off-ramp if they have a flat, since “the price of a new rim is well worth avoiding the risk of being hit, and possibly killed, on the shoulder,” and puts each of them through a mock traffic stop so that they know where to pull over, which lights to put on, and what to do (or not do) and say (or not say) to the police—something that he says is more important than ever for every driver, but especially his high proportion of minority students.

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Penn’s Automotive Technology class teaches students how to inspect and adjust automobiles. He hopes to train kids in what he calls “recession-proof” careers.

Visit catnorth.org to learn more about Auto Tech or any of CAT North’s many other courses.

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Thursday Oct. 12th 6PM-10PM Friday Oct. 13th 10AM-6PM Saturday Oct 14th 8AM-5PM (25% off day) Sunday Oct 15th 9AM-1PM (50% off day) At Benfield Sports Center 1031 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108

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

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College Prep is “Key School has taught me so much. I’ve learned how to advocate for myself, work in a team, engage with adults, and be confident in myself and my abilities. Beyond the classroom, Key encourages students to follow their passions, whether with sports, drawing, science, humanities, camping, or all of the above. As I head to MIT in the fall, I can say unequivocally that Key has changed me for the better.”

William Nolan Key ’20 Massachusetts Institute of Technology ’24

“Key has led me to be a self-advocate, an individualist and an investigative thinker.

I attribute my critical thinking skills and, more importantly, my confidence and skill with sharing these thoughts to the Key community. As I leave, I am taking courage and self-confidence from my time at Key. I will enter college with an eagerness to assess the world around me, be a good listener, and engage in meaningful conversations to expand my thinking.”

“I was born in Tibet, and escaped in exile to India. When I first arrived at the Key School, I barely spoke any English. Everything around me was new. I was immediately accepted into the community, and at eight years old, I found myself in another home. Key School taught me to express myself in the classrooms as well as art rooms, athletic fields and outdoor camping trips. As I head off to college, I will take with me many insights that Key has taught me. I learned to keep an open mind. I also learned a love for the outdoors, connecting with nature and my friends, as well as reading. I believe Key School’s unique program, curriculum and seminar-styled classrooms have prepared me to communicate my thoughts and for the college learning environment at Brown University.”

Talia Stern, Key ’20 University of Pennsylvania ’24

Kalden Namgyal, Key ’20 Brown University ’24

Key congratulates its Class of 2020! Visit keyschool.org/Classof2020 to see where they are headed in the fall.

hether it’s developing new collegelevel courses like Calculus 2/3 to challenge our most tenacious mathematicians, or building a 70-acre athletic park to meet the needs of a growing, championshipwinning athletic program-Key School is constantly evolving programming to best prepare the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Come see why Key is one of the most sought-after educations in Maryland, why 75% of 2020 graduates earned merit scholarships to college, and why 98% of parents of recent alums recommend the school to friends and family.

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

VISIT KEY Key’s Admission Counselors are providing virtual tours to interested families. While no substitute for a walking tour of our campus and Fusco Athletic Park, the virtual tours are designed to be a personalized experience.

To contact us with questions or to arrange for a tour, go to keyschool.org/Visit.

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.

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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL

669 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146 410-647-2283; StJohnSPSchool.org

Open House: Monday, November 9th

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ouring a school may look a little different this year, but don't let that take away the importance of gathering information and using the resources available to you that the schools are providing. An Open House, both virtual and in-person, is a great way to view the campus and gives you the opportunity to directly contact the Admissions Team to ask questions and learn more about a potential school for your child.

ANNAPOLIS AREA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Annapolis, Severn 410-519-5300 aacsonline.org • Middle School Open House Oct. 15, 9-10:30a.m.

• Upper School Virtual Open House Oct. 20, 9a.m.

• Virtual Tours available ARCHBISHOP SPALDING HIGH SCHOOL Severn 410-969-9105 archbishopspalding.org • Virtual Tour available INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL Crownsville 410-923-3660 (Lower) 410-849-5151 (Upper) indiancreekschool.org • Upper School Virtual Open House Nov. 1, 1–2p.m.

• Lower School Virtual Open House Nov. 8, 1–2p.m.

KEY SCHOOL Individual virtual tours are also available by appointment.

• Upper School Nov. 7, 12p.m.

• Middle School

ST. MARTIN'S IN-THE-FIELD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Severna Park 410-647-7055 stmartinsmd.org • Open House Oct. 24 10a.m.-12p.m.

Nov. 7, 10a.m.

• Lower School Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m.

• First School Nov. 14, 10 a.m.

ROCKBRIDGE ACADEMY Crownsville 410-923-1171 rockbridge.org • Virtual Open House Oct. 12 and Nov. 16 SEVERN SCHOOL Arnold, Severna Park 410-647-7700 severnschool.com • Full Lower School Tour, Chesapeake Campus • Full Upper & Middle School Tour, Teel Campus

THE SUMMIT SCHOOL Edgewater 410-798-0005 thesummitschool.org • Virtual Open House Oct. 22; 7-8p.m.

Nov. 14, 9-10a.m.

Feb. 6; 9-10a.m.

Feb.25; 7-8p.m.

April 24; 9-10a.m.

WYE RIVER UPPER SCHOOL Centreville 410-758-2922 wyeriverupperschool.org • Virtual Open House Oct. 15, 6p.m.

For additional information and our complete Private School Directory visit us at ChesapeakeFamily.com.

For More Information: Contact Lynne Fish at LFish@stjohnsp.org

St. John the Evangelist School provides a 21st century educational experience rooted in values, compassion, and nurturing. Faculty, parents, and school leaders work in collaboration to develop each child spiritually, academically, artistically, socially and physically in a nurturing environment that promotes living faith, academic excellence, leadership and service.

Looking for a great Private School?

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Tracy Rinehart helped daughter Mia become Rosie the Riveter with posterboard and simple street clothes.

CREATIVE COSTUMING DIY Your Way to a Unique Halloween Costume

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or some families, half the fun of Halloween is in making the costume—it’s a tradition that’s part craft project, part method of ensuring nobody else has the exact same costume as you. Sure, it takes a little bit of extra work, but parents agree it’s worth the time and energy.

“We always made all our own costumes,” says Susan Gross. “I don’t think we even considered store bought, as making our own guaranteed that no one else would look like we did. I did most of the costumes when the kids were small, but they took over when they got older.”

If you’ve never made your own Halloween costume, have no fear. It’s not as difficult as it sounds! Here’s a look at the process so that even the most craftaverse grown-up can help their kids put together a memorable costume: Start with a brainstorming session Deciding what you want to be takes on a whole new meaning when you’re making your own costume. The options are endless—no longer are you limited by what you see on the rack in the Halloween store. You can be anything.

Whether your kid knows exactly what they want to be, or not, have a brainstorming session together to consider costume ideas and how to make them. Consider fictional characters, pop culture icons, historical figures and so forth. You can even go as an abstract concepts—for example, you could be an avocado with a halo and call yourself holy guacamole.

If you’re lost for ideas, it’s easiest to start by looking at your materials—what craft supplies do you have? What old thrift store finds can you repurpose?

Is there an old pillowcase, bedsheet or tablecloth that would lend itself to making something interesting?

You can always go with a classic Halloween costume and give it your own unique twist, like opting to be a witch or a wizard, a cat or a dog, a ghost or a vampire, but with an added creative element to it. Be a witch with a gauzy tutu and striped leggings instead of a traditional black dress. Be a vampire in rockstar attire instead of Victorian formalwear.

Remember to keep it simple. Although the elaborate costumes you see on

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Pinterest might be impressive, they’re difficult to execute. Something basic but effective is always better than stressing out over something out of your league that could potentially end up looking sloppy. Giving yourself at least two weeks (but ideally three to four weeks) will give you plenty of time to come up with something creative without too much rush.

A cheap sweatshirt makes a great base You can pick up inexpensive sweatshirts in a variety of colors and then deck them out with fabric paint, trimmings, and other accessories. But there’s a practical reason that sweatshirts are a great starting point: they’re warm, which makes them perfect for chilly October nights. As Ann Pumphrey reflects, “We were always sad when a great costume was covered by a coat, so we fashioned most of our home costumes with a sweatshirt base, then built from there.”

Working with comfortable street clothes is also much better for young children, who, although adorable when all costumed up, tend to get a little fussy if you put them anything uncomfortable. A sweat suit is much comfier!

Create wings, tails, and other appendages with basic craft items.

Gather your supplies and start accessorizing that sweatshirt base.

Use fabric, duct tape, paper towel rolls, disposable casserole pans—whatever you can find. Felt, fleece and vinyl are inexpensive and available in a variety of solid colors (plus they don’t fray, so there’s no need to hem them).

Moms agree that you don’t have to be a master seamstress. Ashley Earle recommends using adhesive spray to put together felt and fleece, and Jessica Farrar praises hot glue as perfect for single-use creativity because it’s “not very durable, but magic and easy!”

Katie Ripley has recycled the same simple wings pattern using felt to create a devil, two different birds and even a dragon. “I love making costumes because that’s what my mom did,” she says.

If you need to add structure or volume to an appendage you’ve glued together, stuff it with cotton batting available at the craft store. Crumpled up newspaper or brown paper shopping bags will add a little bit more weight if you need it.

This is an old-school method that never goes out of style. Papier-mâché takes some time and creates a little bit of mess, but the results are always impressive.

Start with a large balloon that’s just a bit bigger than your child’s head. Ideally, it should be made of heavy-duty rubber, as it’s going to need to stay inflated for a few days.

• Create a mixture of equal parts flour and water in a large bowl. Tear pieces of newspaper into long strips and lather them in the mixture, then lay them across the surface of the balloon.

• Allow the papier-mâché to dry overnight and apply a second layer in the morning. Depending on the desired durability, you may wish to wait one more day to apply a third layer.

• When your final layer is dry and firm, apply a small puncture to the balloon close to the knot so that air leaks out slowly (a sudden pop could break the papier-mâché). Use a knife to cut eye holes.

• Paint and decorate the mask to your liking.

• Use face paint and makeup for finishing touches • If you want to avoid the mask route, you can finish off your costume with face paint or makeup. You don’t have to do a full-face design; it’s enough to do simple details like whiskers with an eyeliner pencil or rosy circles on your cheeks with a dab of red lipstick.

• One last piece of advice—stay focused on the effect rather than durability. As Gross puts it, “Remember, it only has to last one night.”

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TONS OF FUN THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

Ongoing

WALK & RIDE FOR THE WOODS Pick your challenge and raise funds along the way as you walk, hike, run or bike through natural areas in Anne Arundel County to raise money for Scenic Rivers Land Trust. More information on page 9. srlt.org

HISTORIC HAUNTINGS GHOST TOURS During the month of October and include a walking tour of the historic district and tour inside a haunted historic home. $25. Meet at the HA Museum & Store, Annapolis. annapolistours.com

HORSMON FARM Oct. 2-Oct. 31. Sudan grass maze, pumpkin patch, and petting zoo. Online ticket sales only.

Wed.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $9 (Under 2 years old are free). St. Leonard. horsmonfarm.com

FALL FUN DAYS

Daily through Nov. 3. Corn maze, jumping giant pillow, petting and feeding farm animals, giant slides, cow train, and more. Over 45 attractions.

Online ticket sales only. Oct. weekends $15/ person, and $9 weekdays. (Kids under 2, Free). 10 a.m–6 p.m. Gaver Farm, Mount Airy. gaverfarm.com

MARYLAND SUNRISE FARM

September 9

Virtual Event!

KIDS MUSIC DAY

This October, Keep Music Alive will be celebrating its milestone 5th annual Kids Music Day by partnering with nearly 1,000 music schools, music stores and other music organizations to hold special events and promotions that benefit children playing music.

Kids Music Day events typically include instrument petting zoos, student performances, ukulele/drum circles, instrument donation drives and more. This year, there will be a number of virtual musical experiences for parents and their children as an alternative in areas where necessary. And over a dozen celebrity artists are showing their support for Music Education by lending their name as Kids Music Day Ambassadors including: Julie Andrews, Jack Black, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Michael Feinstein, Richie Sambora, Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Williams, Victor Wooten, Todd Rundgren, Philip Lawrence, Bernie Williams, and Damien Escobar. Find fun musical events for kids at keepmusicalive.org/kids-music-day

Weekends through Nov. 3. Harry Potter corn maze, petting zoo, hay jump, corn kernel box, pumpkin patch, pedal carts, cow wagons, hayrides and food vendors. Limited capacity, purchasing online tickets encouraged to guarantee admission. Fri., 12 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.; select Fridays, 3:30 p.m. $12–$14. Gambrills. mdcornmaze.com

VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN HUSTLE DOG WALK AND 5K Through Nov. 3. Sign up to run/walk a 5k to help raise funds for animals at the Talbot Humane Society. You can also enter your pet into an online Halloween Costume “Parade.

Registration: $40 (includes a long sleeved event tee). Easton. talbothumane.org

FAMILY DAYS AT CAMP LETTS Camp Letts will be open to the public on Saturdays this fall!. You’ll have access to hiking trails, open space, picnic areas and athletic fields. Canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards will be available for rent in 45 minute sessions. Bring a picnic and stay for the day! $8 per person over age 3. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Camp Letts, Edgewater. campletts.org

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1 Thursday

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY

CHESAPEAKE FILM FESTIVAL VIRTUAL

MARKETPLACE

1–4. Offering virtually 46 independent films, starting at 9am on Oct. 1 through Oct. 4 at midnight. Movies can be viewed for Free, though financial donations are appreciated. chesapeakeffvirtual2020.com

3–4. Stroll Historic Sotterley grounds, discover local vendors from food to crafts to drinks, and view demos including historic tools, blacksmithing, boatbuilding and more.

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood. sotterley.org

TASTE OF THE CHESAPEAKE

ANNAPOLIS ARTISANS

Help raise money for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay during this virtual fundraiser.

Keynote speaker, “insider” tours of projects, live raffle, silent auction and Chesapeake Bay inspired delicacies delivered to your door.

Tickets: $30–$500. 7–8 p.m. allianceforthebay.org

2 Friday

MARKET FALL SHOW 3–4. Connect with local artists while you shop, get information on custom work from furniture, original art, soft goods, and framing; you will be inspired by the amazing works of art each business creates! Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Local

by Design, 1818 Margaret Ave. Annapolis. localbydesignannapolis.com

EDGAR ALLAN POE FESTIVAL AND

BLYS OCTOBER FEST Fall is in the air! Kick off the season with outdoor yoga, live music by Guava Jelly, craft beer, dinner by Meat My Buns, and scrumptious desserts. $40. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Annapolis Sailing School. bluelotusannapolis.com

TWILIGHT FAMILY STROLL Participants will tour the Zoo from a whole new perspective. You’ll get to visiting natural habitats in search of nocturnal creatures and explore animal senses through participatory games. $19. Ages 5 and up. 5–7 p.m. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

3 Saturday

AWARDS STREAMING LIVE ONLINE 3–4. Poe-themed books, music, performances and art. Virtual tour of Death Weekend Poe Places and Poe House Tours. Free; some ticketed events extra. Poe House, Baltimore.

Poefestinternational.com

RUSSIAN FESTIVAL Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24. Enjoy authentic Russian foods, takeout only with safe curbside pickup.

Order online by the previous Wednesday.

Different menus each Saturday. Supplies are limited. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, Baltimore. russfest.org

MONSTER MARKET

FAMILY CHALK DAY Enjoy a day of chalk art in Patterson Park with local artist Martha Simons. We’ll bring the chalk, please bring your masks! In order to ensure health and safety, we are limiting participation and ensuring that everyone has enough space to ensure social distancing. Free. 3–5 p.m.

Patterson Park, Baltimore. facebook.com/FRPattersonPark

LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE Sail on the Schooner Woodwind to as many as three different lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay and learn about their history by a guest lecturer from the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. Depart Annapolis at 11:30 a.m., return at 3:30 p.m., includes bagged lunch, soft drinks and snacks, $130 per adult.

Maximum of 24 guests. Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Annapolis. schoonerwoodwind.com

Shop local at the final outdoor market of the year and indulge in all things autumn. The Monster Market features treats inspired by the season. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Masks required in the market area.

Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Rd, Solomons. annmariegarden.org

4 Sunday

FIRST SUNDAY ARTS FESTIVAL This Annapolis Arts Festival features some 54 arts vendors, live music, food, and fun. In 2020, you can also shop the artist vendor’s wares online! West Street in Downtown Annapolis.

Free. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 1st block of West Street, Annapolis. Firstsundayarts.com

MAKE YOUR OWN ROCKS GLASS

expressions. Each guest will make one rocks glass. Glasses take a full day to dry and require pick-up from the distillery. Each class is one hour long with time slots from Noon to 6 p.m.

This class is weather permitting. Spaces are limited. $65. Sagamore Spirit, Baltimore.

Sagamorespirit.com

6 Tuesday

TWEEN YOGA ON THE DECK AT YOGAVIBEZ Newbies to experts welcome. You will develop empowerment through strength, confidence, and team-building on the mat! Ages 9—12. $17 drop-in fee. 4:45–5:45 p.m. YogaVibez, Edgewater. yogavibezstudios.com

8 Thursday TRY IT! STEAM LAB

Try It! Classes at CAC are designed to expose students to all facets of the arts without any commitment! Students ages 7-12 can try dance, ceramics, visual art and more, one week at a time. Each workshop is only $10. Students must pre-register. Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park. chesapeakearts.org

10 Saturday

DRIVE-IN MOVIES AT THE VINEYARD:THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Join us for a Drive-In movie—The Nightmare Before Christmas! There will be wine, slushees, beer, and food options on site. Bring your own food (no outside alcohol allowed). Tickets are $25 per vehicle. Gates Open at 5:30 p.m.

Movie Begins after sundown around 7. Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick. runningharevineyard.com

BROADNECK PENINSULA CRAFT SHOW 10–11 Time for a little holiday shopping! From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. several local crafters and artists will be selling their handmade items.

This is the first of four shows taking place this holiday season. Stop by and do a little shopping and help support our talented local crafters. Please be sure to pull onto Whispering Woods Drive and do not park on Bay Dale Drive. You are asked to bring your mask and practice social distancing. facebook.com/ events/942150866279762/

Learn the process of making your very own rocks glass by glassblowing. Then, enjoy a guided tasting of various Sagamore Spirit

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FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND CRAFT DAY Bob for apples, build a scarecrow, make cornmeal from an ear of corn right off the stalk, and more. $10 per family; $5/person. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hancock’s Resolution, Pasadena. historichancocksresolution.org

13 Tuesday

MODEL SKIPJACK RACES Head to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum to watch the Model Sailing Club’s model skipjack races! 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Free with admission. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

14 Wednesday

OUTDOOR SKETCH NIGHT ArtFarm will be providing a professional model in costume who will move through a range of poses that you can sketch & draw throughout the event as well as a DJ to keep you in the creative mood. Recommended ages 13+. Bring your own supplies or buy some when you arrive. $15. 6–8 p.m. Annapolis Town Center. artfarmannapolis.com

15 Thursday

SHE-SALE CONSIGNMENT SALE 15–18. Shop for consignment women’s clothing, purses, accessories, shoes and home decor. New location at Benfield Sports Center, Severna Park. Thurs. 7–10 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. shesaleconsignment.com

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BAKE THE RAINBOW Cook the rainbow using vibrant and delicious ingredients and recipes as budding chefs will be introduced to a dazzling display of naturally colorful foods. Featuring both savory and sweet recipes from Veggie Spring Rolls to Berry Pop Tarts, this colorful culinary adventure will taste lip-smackingly good. Ages 4–8. $45. Tastebuds Kitchen, Chester. tastebudskitchen.com

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HOMESTEAD GARDENS ANNUAL PET COSTUME CONTEST Enter your costumed four-legged cutie or participate by voting for your favorite in the

‘People’s Choice’ category. Registration opens Oct 17. Contest will be held online to benefit the SPCA of AA County. Judges announce winners on Oct 24. Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville. homesteadgardens.com

JUG BAY GHOST PADDLE Evening paddle along the Patuxent River.

The group will make one stop by the water’s edge where Philippe will share local legends and ghost stories, while enjoying hot cider, pizza, and finger food around a campfire. $20.

5–9:30 p.m. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. Jugbay.org

HOODSTOCK XVII Streaming on YouTube, listen and watch live acoustic rock and folk music from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, and participate in an online silent auction and raffle. This is an annual fundraiser through Unified Community Connections to provide services and support to those with disabilities and their families. 8 p.m. unified.org

18 Sunday PETIQUETTE CLASS

This program is for pet-lovers aged 5-8. The AASPCA’s Petiquette Class will cover pet care and needs, understanding animals’ body language, pet safety, and more. Taught by trained, experienced volunteers and parents are not needed/expected to stay. While this class is free, donations of pet-related items are greatly appreciated and needed to help our shelter.

10 a.m. Westfield Annapolis Mall. aacspca.org

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CFL STEAM FAIR OCT 19-23 Join Chesapeake Family Life as we introduce kids to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Every night from October 19th through October 23, starting at 6:30pm, there will be an exciting speaker and special activities for kids. Sign up at ChesapeakeFamily.com/STEAMFair2020 for reminders and access to live speakers, videos and material lists as well as instructions for projects. Don’t worry if you didn’t get a box, your child can still participate; sign up at ChesapeakeFamily.com/STEAMFair2020 for reminders and access to live speakers, videos and material lists, as well as instructions for projects.

22 Thursday

HALLOWEEN TODDLER TIME

trick-or-treating parade. Costumes encouraged but not required. Event included in admission. $12–$20. 10:30 a.m. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org

23 Friday

BALTIMORE COMIC CON ONLINE 23–25. Everything you’d expect from Comic Con and all things Comic Books but this year it is online! Follow along on social media for updates. baltimorecomiccon.com

24 Saturday BOO AT THE ZOO

Oct. 24–25. Choose a drive thru time and reserve up to six treat bags. All cars will enter through the Zoo’s Connecticut Avenue entrance and follow a mile-long path along the side of the Zoo. On your drive, you will see witches, vampires, Count Pandula and other spooky sights—and get a fun photo opportunity— before receiving your treat bags at the end. $45–$55 per car. National Zoo, Washington, D.C. nationalzoo.si.edu

ST. ANNE’S CEMETERY TOUR Tour the St. Anne’s Cemetery and learn about the lives of the men and women buried there.

Tour begins at the cemetery entrance, between Northwest St. and College Creek. Participants will also be able to tour the Hammond Harwood House after the tour with a half hour admission ticket (included in the ticket price). $15 per person. 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Hammond Harwood House, Annapolis. hammondharwoodhouse.org

HALLOWEEN IN THE GARDEN Dress up as a family and enjoy low touch/no touch fun and games, pre-packaged treats for kids with no-touch distribution system, activities spread out over 30 acres, DJ music, food, and photo ops. Reserve timed entry tickets online. $5/person (2 and under are free). 10 a.m–4 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons. annmariegarden.org

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BREAKFAST WITH THE ELEPHANTS: PUMPKIN SMASH Oct. 25, Oct. 31. See what an 8,000-lb elephant does with a breakfast of pumpkins. Cost includes breakfast. Tickets required: $60 (under 2 are free but still need a ticket). 8:30–10 a.m.

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

Enjoy a friendly spooky story followed by a

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HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO VIRTUAL STORYTIME Dress up in your best costume as we celebrate Halloween virtually with gentle stories, songs, and activities. Please register to receive the Zoom link to this virtual program.

Free. 3–4 p.m. Deale Library, Annapolis. aacpl.net

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Keep an Eye out for Trunk or Treat and Drive-through Halloween events at Chesapeakefamily.com!

30 Friday

HAUNTED FOREST HIKE Go for a family friendly haunted walk through the forest. Halloween candy, campfire, s’mores, hayrides and nature crafts. Please wear a mask and costumes are encouraged. All ages welcome. Registration required. 4–8 p.m. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. Jugbay.org

ZOOBOOO!

We can’t wait to meet you ... virtually!

30–31. Celebrate Halloween and the fall season with the Zoo’s 36th annual ZooBOOO! Parents and kids of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes and bring trick-or-treat bags for FREE trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Timed ticketing reservation required. Free with zoo admission. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

31 Saturday BOO BASH

Costume contest, parade, trick or treat and more. Free. 3–5 p.m., register for kids costume parade 3 p.m. North Beach Business Loop, North Beach. northbeachmd.org

DRIVE-IN MOVIE AT THE VINEYARD: HOCUS POCUS Join us for a Drive-In movie—Hocus Pocus! Gates Open at 5 p.m. Movie Begins after sundown around 6:30. Tickets are $25 per vehicle. There will also be wine, slushees, beer, and food options on site.

Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick. runningharevineyard.com For even more fun and up-to-date information on events visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily.com/Calendar.

Schedule your one-on-one virtual visit with our Admissions team today.

Chesapeake Campus (preschool - grade 5) Teel Campus (grades 6 - 12)

Email: Admissions@severnschool.com Visit: www.severnschool.com/visit Call: 410.647.7700 MSDE #161229

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B'MORE Four FamilyFriendly Field Trips in Baltimore

By Steve Adams

W

hile your child’s school is not likely to host many field trips this school year, that doesn’t mean

you can’t take the family on a field trip of your own. There are plenty of Baltimore area destinations where families can learn about a ton of interesting things—from history to art, and even baseball.

With that in mind, here are four familyfriendly field trip options in Baltimore that hit the fun-yet-educational mark and, after many months of being closed, are back open (with mask requirements and other social distancing procedures in place, of course) for visits.

BABE RUTH BIRTHPLACE AND MUSEUM 216 Emory Street Adults $12; Kids (5–16) $6 baberuthmuseum.org Though he died over 70 years ago, kids of all ages have most likely heard of George Herman “Babe” Ruth thanks to their parents or, maybe even his presence

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(including his Presidential Medal of

movie that references many of his all-time

Freedom); his career as a record-setting

great nicknames including ‘The Great

home run hitter and pitcher; and membership

Bambino,’ ‘The Sultan of Swat,’ and ‘The

in the elite 500 Home Run Club.

Titan of Terror.’

However, kids might not know that he

However, according to Executive Director Shawn Herne, the can’t miss exhibit is “Oh

was born here in Baltimore, in 1895, in a

Say Can You See: The Star Spangled Banner

house just two blocks from Oriole Park at

in Sports,” the museum’s award-winning film

Camden Yards. You can also school the kids

that tells the story of how the Baltimore-bred

by taking them to the house, which is now

song came to be played at sporting events

an awesome museum featuring objects from

across the country.

both his playing career and personal life, as

Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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in the movie “The Sandlot,” an all-time great

“We strive to be a family-friendly

well as exhibits related to baseball and sport

destination at all times, but we’re especially

in general.

happy to be able to give guests of all

Kid- and adult-friendly exhibits include

ages a taste of baseball in an

those focusing on the city and house where

unprecedented year when they can’t go see

Babe Ruth grew up and began playing ball.

a game,” says Herne.

The museum also focuses on Babe’s role as a father, national celebrity, and philanthropist

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mindset—including his writing desk, chair, and telescope.

“Being in the same space where Poe lived (and is estimated to have written nine stories and eight poems) is an informative

MARYLAND CENTER FOR HISTORY AND CULTURE

pieces of jewelry.

• 2,200 Native American prehistoric

experience,” says Enrica Jang, director of Poe Baltimore. “Despite how famous Poe

610 Park Ave.

archaeological objects, 1,000 maritime

is now, the small, humble home shows you

Wednesday—Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

objects, and 231 weapons spanning the

that great things can happen anywhere.

$9 Adults; kids (3–18) $6

Revolutionary War to World War II.

Given that Edgar was an orphan who found

Reserved tickets required.

David Armenti, director of education, says

refuge with his blood relations in Baltimore,

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his top three things to see are the interactive

it can also spark great conversations about

Going by the numbers, you could visit the

map of Baltimore in 1815, Charles Wilson

what family is and how people connect to

Maryland Center for History and Culture

Peale’s Mastodon, and Paul Henderson’s

one another.”

(formerly known as the Maryland Historical

Civil Rights Era Photographs exhibition. But

Society Museum) every day for a month and

he promises there’s something for everyone.

still not have enough time for an in-depth

“The museum has such a wonderful variety

THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM 600 N. Charles St.

look at each of its objects and artifacts.

of exhibitions that both parents and kids will

Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Some of its collection includes:

be able to find something that sparks their

(Thurs. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.)

• 2,200 paintings and miniatures, including

interests,” says Armenti. “Plus we provide

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portraits by Joshua Johnson, America’s

diverse public programming, from candle-

The Walters is basically the Metropolitan

first professional African-American portrait

dipping and quill and ink letter-writing

Museum of Art in Baltimore. Though unlike

painter.

workshops, and free parking!”

the Met, it’s free! The museum’s collection

• 900 pieces of furniture, including much

spans more than seven millennia, dating

from the “Golden Age” of Baltimore

POE HOUSE & MUSEUM

furniture production.

203 N. Amity St.

Collections encompass some 36,000

Thursday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

objects that represent the height of human

Private tours only; reservations required.

creativity and artistry—from Ethiopian icons

$25 per tour (6 people max)

and ancient Roman sarcophagi to richly

largest collection of Baltimore Album

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illuminated Quran and Gospel books, serene

quilts, one of only three surviving

Located in the small rowhouse where Edgar

images of the Buddha, and 19th-century

Revolutionary War officer’s uniforms in

Allan Poe lived with his aunt, grandmother,

images of French gardens.

America, and one of the only surviving

and two cousins from 1833–1835, The

Communications Manager Gabrielle

examples of a Civil War flag carried by

Poe House features exhibits that tell the

Souza says that the museum’s luminous

an African-American regiment.

story of the world-famous author’s life and

stained glass windows and curio cabinet

mysterious death in Baltimore. It also houses

of treasures, known as the Chamber of

eye-catching artifacts that put visitors in his

Wonders, are visitor favorites as well.

• 10,000 household objects, and 2,500 toys, dolls, and games.

• 10,750 textiles, including the world’s

• 1,900 pieces of Maryland-made porcelain, pottery, and glass, plus 866

from 5,000 BCE to the 21st century.

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