Autumn In Southern Maryland
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Stay safe around power lines As we slide into fall, many people are finishing projects around the house and yard in preparation for the coming winter months. It’s important to stay safe and be aware of overhead power lines. Look up. • Never climb power poles or transmission towers. • Never climb trees near power lines. • Keep equipment away from overhead lines when carrying ladders, pool skimmers, and pruning tools. • If you are doing work close to power lines—such as trimming trees, working on your roof, or doing exterior renovations— keep yourself, your ladder and anything you are handling a safe distance from the power line. In addition to overhead lines, SMECO has many underground electric lines. Call Miss Utility at 811 before you dig.
• Contact SMECO to disconnect power if you are doing work that requires close contact with overhead lines attached to your home.
• Use a licensed electrician for all electrical work. • Plant trees away from power lines.
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Oyster Festival MAKE THE MOST of Oktoberfest DuckFest Riverside WineFest Blessing of the Fleet VISIT LOCAL FAIRS, SHOPS & STANDS CELEBRATE THE RIVER AT PRAD ENJOY AN ECO-FRIENDLY AUTUMN COrn Mazes OPENING SOON FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN GUIDE PRESERVE CARVED PUMPKINS FALL FOLIAGE EXCURSION ANNUAL TASTE OF SOLOMONS APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING TIPS FUN FACTS ABOUT AUTUMN
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Oyster Festival Celebrating st 51 Year Photo Frank Marquart The idea of the oyster festival was first hatched back in 1967 when the newly formed Rotary Club of Lexington Park was looking for a project, which would benefit both the membership and the local community. More than half-a-century later, the festival has grown beyond the initial 1,000 visitors, now seeing more than 15,000 visitors a year and hosting more than 75 artists, displays, vendors, and more. Children’s activities, multiple food vendors of all sorts, and live musical acts round out the weekend. The 51st annual St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival is set to open Oct. 21 and run through Oct. 22 with activities designed for the entire community to enjoy, all centered around the native oyster.
All Day Activities (Both Days): Oysters and seafood galore Musical acts on three stages Oyster Cooking demos The Tasting Room: Get a Flight of local Oysters and sample the region’s best shellfish paired with local craft beer and wine Craft and domestic beer & local wines Special 50th celebration merchandise & cookbook Evening Concert Arts & Craft and other vendors Children’s entertainment Watch the Competitions: Oyster shuckers come from all over the country to compete for the title of US Shucking Champion. It’s not
all about speed, though. The judges look at the presentation of the oysters and how cleanly they have been shucked, giving penalties for things like chipped shells, dirt left in the oyster, or cut oysters. The winner in 2015 was Duke Landry, who shucked his 24 oysters in 2 min and 16.76 seconds! Try Oysters like You’ve Never Tasted: Cook-Off competitors also come from around the country and compete in three categories: hors d’oeuvres, soups/stews, and main dishes. Professional chefs serve as the judges, although the public gets a chance to vote on their favorite dish as well! Winning entries are collected into a cookbook which is available at the festival. —From St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism
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Duckfest to Benefit Local Charities Duckfest Beer & Music Festival is coming! The Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill is proud to announce our second annual DuckFest: Beer & Music Festival on Sunday, October 1st from 1pm to 6pm. DuckFest is a Fundraising event based on the German celebration of Oktoberfest, complete with live music, craft beer from various Calvert County breweries, authentic scratch made German cuisine and a variety of children and adult games and activities. DuckFest is a family friendly event with plenty of fun for young and experienced (you’re not old) alike!! One-hundred percent of the proceeds of our second annual DuckFest will benefit the United Way of Calvert County and Bay Community Support Services, Inc. (BAY-CSS). The United Way provides support to 38 agencies in Calvert County and funds programs in areas of Education, Financial Stability and Health so that change is possible for struggling families in our community. Bay-CSS is a full-service agency serving Southern Maryland that provides support to people with disabilities to help them attain their fullest employment productivity and inclusion in their community. The Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill and
our sister operations Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse, Canards Catering and Event Production and Cone Island Ice Cream have a long history of supporting the community. We have long wanted to host a “major” event combining our love of entertaining with our desire to do good for our community. And so we will with the annual DuckFest! There is no shortage of exciting activities at DuckFest! Join us for live music from 2pm to 6pm culminating with a headlining performance from the Ryan Forrester Band. Try your hand at one of our many interactive games, like giant beer pong, giant jenga, or corn hole. Channel your inner German during our yodeling contest, yard drinking contest, and best dressed couple award. Don’t worry; we’ve got fun activities for the little ducklings too! Enjoy a face painting station and a duck pond with prizes! Ticket pricing includes admission and tickets for food or drink. $20 for Admission Ticket for 21+ with 1 food/drink ticket and souvenir Duckfest beer stein $15 for ages 12-20 with 1 food/drink ticket $10 for Designated Drivers with 1 food/drink ticket. Children under 12 are free. Get your tickets today at www.unitedwaycalvert.org/register.
Make the Most of Oktoberfest Oktoberfest dates back to 1810, when festivities commenced on October 12 to celebrate the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von SachsenHildburghausen. While the Crown Prince and his bride have long since passed away, Oktoberfest celebrations continue, and the standard-bearing party in Munich is annually among the world’s most anticipated events. Those who can’t make it to Germany this October can rest assured that there is likely an Oktoberfest celebration in close proximity to their homes. Making the most of these celebrations can help revelers feel as if they’re in Munich after all. • Get up and dance. Even celebrants who are unlikely to be mistaken for Fred and Ginger anytime soon recognize the important role music plays in Oktoberfest celebrations. While some may mistake it for polka, the music played at Oktoberfest celebrations
is actually German oompah. Those skittish about stepping in may want to wait until they (and their friends and family also in attendance) have finished a stein before taking to the dance floor. • Get home safe. Arrange transportation home before attending an Oktoberfest celebration. Such celebrations tend to be rowdy, and the lively spirit of the festival can make it easy for revelers to lose track of how many steins they have hoisted throughout the day. To ensure everyone arrives home safely, revelers can assign a designated driver from their group or arrange for a taxi or ridesharing service to take them to and from the festival so no one feels the need to get behind the wheel. Oktoberfest is annually one of the world’s biggest parties, but celebrants need not go all the way to Munich to enjoy a raucous celebration.
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October 7 & 8 Wine Tastings, Live Music, Artisans, Local Food & Craft Beer Vendors, Tours of the 1703 Plantation House & Colonial Revival Garden, and more!
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Ghosts of Sotterley A Walking Tour of
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October 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 Tickets must be purchased online at SOTTERLEY.ORG
Photo provided by Sotterly Riverside WineFest
The 15th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley will celebrate the very best regional wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark! This event is all good things rolled into one weekend with wine from Maryland wineries, food and beer vendors, live music, educational & entertaining demonstrations, local artisans, free tours of the 1703 Plantation House and Colonial Revival Garden Tours and more. The wineries set to participate this year are: • Bordeleau Winery • Cove Point Winery • Dragonfly Vineyard • Far Eastern Shore Winery • Friday’s Creek Winery • Gemeny Winery • Il Doce Winery • Janemark Winery • Knob Hall Winery • Linganore Winery • Port of Leonardtown Winery • Romano Winery • Running Hare Winery • Slack Winery • Solomons Island Winery • St. Michaels Winery• The Urban Winery More than just wines will be available, including multiple musical acts and arts and crafts. Craft vendors include: • Backyard Kitchen • Barclay Soap • Bleecker and Pacific Designs • Ch’Naca Fiberworks • Flawless Metals • FreeThinkers Brewing • Fuzzy Farmers Market • Grace at Work • Gourmet Steve • Habitat Woodworks • Heritage Chocolates • Kurbaga Artisans • Nutt House Wine and Wood • Paintings by David Zippi • Parfections • Plantation Peanuts • Port Furniture • Rainbow’s End • Revivify • Rust2Relics Food and Craft Beer Vendors will include:
• Mully’s Brewery • Ruddy Duck Brewery • Mike’s BBQ • Sunshine’s Catering • Myra’s New Orleans Cusine & Snowballs • Sir Pops-A-Lot Kettle Corn • Sunshine Girl’s Lemonade • Blue Wind Gourmet • Mrs. Moo’s Ice Cream • Rotary Club Oysters • Nicoletti’s Pizza • Earth 2 Table Catering Purchasers of Tasting and Designated Driver or Non-Drinker ticket(s) must be 21 or older. A VALID ID MUST BE PRESENTED in order to allow entry into the event (we must card everyone, please be sure to bring a valid ID). Tasting tickets include sampling glass and samples of wine from attending vendors. Wine will be available by the attending wineries for sample and sale by the glass, bottle and case. Sorry, but all tickets are non-refundable. Event will take place rain or shine. No coolers or picnics. No pets allowed. $2 Parking Fee (cash only) ATM’s available on the field! This historical site is not wheelchair friendly. Wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed on tours of the plantation house. Every attempt will be made for the event to take place. In the case of having to reschedule or cancel the event, we will not issue any refunds. In this unlikely occurrence, you may use your verification of payment as a taxable donation receipt to Historic Sotterley. - From Historic Sotterley Plantation
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Blessing Of the Fleet Marks 50th Anniversary A lot of folks not familiar with Maryland’s history or the importance of the seafood industry in Maryland may wonder what the Blessing of the Fleet is. It is a religious celebration of Maryland’s Birthplace, the landmark of St. Clement’s Island, and a blessing of the boats, or fleet, as October 1 generally begins the oyster harvesting season in Maryland. In the early years of the 7th District Optimist Club, Father John J. Madigan, Pastor of Holy Angels Church in Avenue, MD, suggested to Club President James Banagan that there should be an annual event to bless the oyster boats as they began the harvest season, and to celebrate the history of Maryland’s Birthplace. They decided to name this event the Blessing of the Fleet, and celebrated that year at the end of September. The first event saw 700 people attend, but the following year, through help and support from the local community as well as the Maryland Watermen’s Association and Harry Lundenberg School of Seamanship, over 5,000 people attended.
This year’s Blessing of the Fleet on October 7 and 8 marks a landmark 50th Anniversary. Even though the event is no longer held on the island, but on the grounds of the St. Clement’s Island Museum, tours of the island are offered each day with a pleasant boat ride from the museum boat dock. And, a Catholic mass will be celebrated on the island on Sunday at 3 p.m. in front of the reconstructed Blackistone Ligh house. Saturday features an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. and Sunday the conferring of Waterman of the Year honors at 11 a.m. followed by a parade. Each day features many children’s activities, music, arts and crafts vendors and plenty to eat and drink. The festival is at the end of Route 242 in Colton’s Point. Parking is available at several spots along Route 242 with free bus transportation to the festival’s museum venue. For more information, including the complete schedule, go to www.7thdistrictoptimist.org/Blessing. html
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Autumn is tailor-made for getting out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors. With crisp temperatures perfect for strolls or sightseeing and breathtaking scenery awash in bright autumnal hues, autumn landscapes make for the ideal backdrop for weekend plans, including shopping excursions. Fall is a great season to enjoy festivals, farmer’s markets and craft fairs, as merchants look to liquidate inventory before they prepare for the rush of the upcoming holiday season. Cities, towns, hamlets, and everything in between will host their share of open markets and more with great deals to be had, and fall is an ideal time to visit local shops and stands. Fresh produce Farms big and small are bursting with produce come the fall. You can find the last vestiges of summer crops mingling with the first fruits of autumn. Grab the last of tomatoes and start thinking ahead to apples, squashes, lettuces, and grapes. You can even get an early start on pumpkin season — both for cooking and carving. Stock the car with reusable tote bags and scour the farmer’s markets for seasonal finds. Chances are you also might pick up some extra treats, such as fresh honey or canned jams. Food finds As plants are harvested, many items are turned into delicious treats. No
autumn shopping excursion is complete until you smell a fresh-baked apple pie or some apple cider doughnuts. Corn breads and fritters, cranberry snacks and wines from nearby wineries also are easy to find in autumn. These items make welcome additions to your own pantry, or bring a freshly made treat to a friend or family member’s home when paying a visit. Also, don’t miss the food-related festivals that pop up on community calendars in the fall. From garlic to potatoes to pumpkins to cheeses, many seasonal items are on display. You also can sample these foods in interesting applications and make a day of gathering recipes and supplies to enjoy later. Crafts, jewelry and décor Include a trip to a craft fair, where local vendors come together to display and sell their wares, on your weekend schedule. Handcrafted items make thoughtful and unique gifts, which can be tucked away for giving later in the year. Booths at these types of events tend to be diverse. Spend the day strolling town squares or closed-off city centers, and you may find some hand-fashioned jewelry or home-crafted artisanal soaps. Those eager to enhance their homes’ décor may find unique items like painted signs, knit afghans and much more. Shopping local shops, farms and fairs is a great way to enjoy the fresh autumn air while supporting local businesses.
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Fun on the Farm Open House & Artisan Market Sunday, October 1 - crafts - farm animals - hayrides - tour the house - games - pumpkin painting - make and take home scarecrow (fee) - bring a picnic See new “ baby buffalo” Music by Joseph Norris - 12 to 2:00 pm Artisan Market - 9 to 4 pm (free) Open House - 11 to 3 ($10 per family donation) WWW.SUMMERSEAT.ORG 26655 THREE NOTCH ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, MD Summerseat Farm, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed to “save the farm” and is completely supported by volunteers and memberships. See www.summerseat.org or our facebook page to volunteer or for more information.
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Bowles Farms
Greenstreet Gardens
Bowles Farms’ annual corn maze will be open in two days time, with the theme being Maryland Pride. The corn maze will stay open till Oct. 29. The corn maze has two routes for visitors: one is shorter than the other one. There is also a kiddy trail designed for kids. All visitors will be handed a map and a flag at the gate. If someone gets lost, that person could hold the flag up, and a staff member at the lookout tower would communicate the exact location to a corn cop through radio. The corn cop can help the visitor find the way out or just provide enough direction so that he or she can keep going. Other than the corn maze, Bowles said there are plenty of activities on the farm for kids and families. The petting zoo is one of the kids’ favorite. The zoo has goat, pigs, bunnies and other animals. Other activities on the farm include riding the corn maze express, kids barrel ride, kids corn boxes, straw jumping pits, kids slides, kids straw maze and take picture by the farm’s big Sponge Bob. There are additional charges for purchasing a Pumpkin, Face Painting and buying cupcakes from the Farmer’s Daughter Cupcake Shop. Farm admission is $10 per person. Children younger than three are free to attend. For a group of 15 or more, the discounted rate is $8 per person. The farm only accepts cash and checks, but there will be an ATM on site. The corn maze is open for six weeks from Sep. 30 to Oct. 29 this year. On weekends, the farm is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last ticket sold at 5 p.m. From Monday through Friday, an appointment is needed for schools and daycare groups. The farm will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays. The farm’s address is 22880 Budd’s Creek Road (Route 234), Clements. For more information, call 301-475-2139 or email bowlesfarms@rcn.com.
The Greenstreet Gardens is hosting its fall festival from Sep. 23 to Oct. 29. The festival is open every weekend from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm also hosts field trips weekdays in October. Activities for children include the corn maze and jumping pillow. Children can also learn about pollinators, how corn grows, fun facts about pumpkins and more. General admission is $13 per person. For seniors (65-year-old or older), the rate is $10. Military members with active or retired ID pay $10. Call for group pricing. The price includes six-acre corn maze, jumping pillow, hayrides, cow train, hair painting, face painting, tire tower, tractor play set, corn box, underground slide, shortie maze, straw castle, teepee and more, according to its website. The admission price does not include food, drinks, animal feed or pumpkins. The location is 391 West Bay Front Rd., Lothian. Website is w w w.greenstreetgardens.com.
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Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm Open Saturday, September 30th thru Sunday October 29th
Acres of Adventure! Pick Your own pumpkin Giant Slides Children’s Barrel Rides Jumping Pit Corn Maze Express BARNYARD ANIMALS cupcake shop
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Forrest Hall Farm
Spider Hall Farm
Forrest Hall Farm located on Avie Lane in Mechanicsville is a familyowned farm growing a variety of seasonal produce and fruit, and is also home to one of the largest corn mazes in St. Mary’s during the fall season. The Farm Store features gifts, collectibles, local produce and fruit, local meats, flowers, ciders, homemade apple and pumpkin donuts, and much more. The farm is also a member grape grower of Maryland’s only grape-growers co-op for the Port of Leonardtown Winery. It’s great for school trips and children’s parties. Seasonal hours, call or visit website for details at ForrestHallFarm.com or call 301-884-3086.
The eight-acre corn maze at the Spider Hall Farm is open to the public in the month of October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, according to the farm’s website. General Admission $8 per person (Ages 4-15) $5 per person (Ages 16 & up) Kids 3 and under are FREE , but must be accompanied by a paid adult. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult. The farm admission rate includes corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, giant slide, moon bounce, corn box and vendor market. Pumpkins are sold for additional charges. The rate for pre-scheduled groups of 15 or more is $8 per person. The farm is located at 3915 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-610-0094.
Montpelier Farms The corn mazes are included in the fall festival at Montpelier Farms. Montpelier Farms’ fall festival starts from early September and lasts till Nov. 5. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Starting in October, the farm is open to public from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays. General admission is $12, and kids who are two-year-old or younger are free to attend. For a group of more than 20 guests, the rate is $10 per person. The price includes the seven-acre corn maze, “First Responders” corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, cow belly bounce house, kids corral, cub corral, roping range, hill slides, straw bale maze, pallet maze and more. The address is 1720 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro. For more information, call 410-320-0464 or visit their website at www.montpelierfarms.com/5301.html.
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Celebrate the River at the Calvert Marine Museum
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Free Family Fun for All Ages Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD), one of Southern Maryland’s longest running festivals, celebrates its 40th year on October 7 and 8 at the Calvert Marine Museum. All members of the family can enjoy the fun from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Museum admission is free. The arts and craft show with over twenty five artists will be located in the museum’s parking lot along with local food vendors. The two music stages will host live performances including Chesapeake Swing Band, Some Assembly, GrooveSpan, Smoke Creek Rounders, and many more. Children can build their own toy boats while the whole family enjoys free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison and Dee of St. Mary’s. Visitors can row in canoes and ride the pedal boat in the boat basin throughout the weekend. See dozens of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. There will be exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster farming, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals, and more. Learn about the practical use of rain barrels and sign-up now for a workshop offered at 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. For more information contact Jackie Takas at 240-393-6508 or online at www.extension.umd.edu/watershed. Back by popular demand is “Bounty of the Patuxent” in the Corbin Pavilion. On Saturday, local wineries will offer wine tasting. A wonderful array of fall produce, potted mums, honey and homemade jellies/jams and lavender products will also be available for sale. Get a head start on holiday shopping in the Museum Store with new items arriving daily, including books, home décor, themed clothing, children’s puppets, and jewelry. The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile route along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at 2 p.m. Non-profit organizations are
welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter your float or organization, contact Randy Geck at rgeck@ xecu.net. PRAD is made possible through the generous support of the Board of County Commissioners and in part by the Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Artists’ Guild, Calvert Waterman’s Association, Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club, and the American Legion-Arick L. Lore Post. For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.bit.ly//PRAD2017, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. PRAD Music Performance Schedule: Saturday, October 7 – PNC Waterside Pavilion Stage 11:45 – 12:45 p.m., Jay Armsworthy 1 – 2 p.m. Pond Scum 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. California Ramblers 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Chesapeake Swing Band Saturday, October 7 – Corbin Stage 10:30 a.m. Bone & String 11:45 – 12:45 p.m. Bob Pfeiffer and Eric Skow 1 – 2 p.m. Some Assembly 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Patuxent Voices 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Smoke Creek Rounders Sunday, October 8 – PNC Waterside Pavilion Stage 1 – 2 p.m. GrooveSpan 3 – 4 p.m. Calvert Dance Band The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.
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Enjoy an Eco-Friendly Autumn
Autumn arrives with cool breezes, awe-inspiring foliage and the hint of holidays on the horizon. Fall is a favorite time of year for many people because the crisp weather motivates people of all ages to enjoy the great outdoors. Individuals conscious of their carbon footprints can use fall as a time to take inventory of their behaviors and make changes where necessary. The following are some steps to take right now that fit perfectly with the
harvest season. • Shop at a local farm stand. Take advantage of the many roadside stands that crop up this time of year where you can find bushels of apples, pumpkins, gourds, and late-summer vegetables. After a day of sightseeing, visit a farm stand for warm cider and freshly baked doughnuts. Buying local produce reduces reliance on foreign-shipped foods and other products, while also cutting back on the fuel consumed to get foods from the farm to the table. • Use nature to decorate. Skip plastic, mass-produced decorations and rely on nature to dress up your home. Fill vases with leaves and berries. Place small pumpkins on mantles, and enrich the landscape of your home with vibrantly hued mums and other cool-weather plants. Corn husks and stalks can add harvest flair to front porches. Twigs nestled and tied together can make interesting table centerpieces. • Create a composting pile. Outdoor chores are easier
in cool weather than they are when the mercury rises. Set aside a place in the yard for composting. A healthy compost pile should have roughly two-thirds carbon (brown) materials and one-third nitrogen (green) materials, says EarthEasy.com. Use those lawn clippings and raked leaves to make compost for spring plantings. • Visit a corn maze. After corn has been harvested, farm owners often use their land for supplemental income. Corn mazes can be simple or complex depending on visitors’ ages. Engage in family bonding outside and turn off electronics in the process. • Bake your own pie. After a fun-filled day picking apples at a nearby orchard, head home and use those locally sourced apples to whip up a delicious pie. • Recycle old clothes to dress your scarecrow. Clothing that is not worthy of donation can be transformed into a festive scarecrow just in time for Halloween hijinks. Fill out the body of the scarecrow with newspaper and then add some pieces of straw around the neck, hands and feet. • Host a football party. Watch the game on television or have a pickup game in the yard. Serve finger foods to cut down on the need for plastic or paper plates and flatware. Purchase a keg of beer from a local brewery to eliminate individual beer cans and bottles. Set out a nonalcoholic punch bowl so the kids can enjoy refreshments, too. Autumn can be a great time of year to embrace some eco-friendly practices.
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Plan Your Fall Foliage Excursion Autumn means different things to many people. Students may embrace the dawn of a new school year, while others might embrace the crisp weather after a season of heat. One of the more widely enjoyed aspects of autumn is the chance to take in the brilliant foliage. Although New England may be renowned for its bright, orange, red and yellow panoramas, dazzling displays of foliage can be witnessed anywhere temperatures descend enough for deciduous trees to shed their leaves. The first step to a successful fall foliage excursion is to find the right spot. The Catskill and Adirondack Mountains of New York, Amish Country in Pennsylvania, the Great Lakes from Michigan to Ohio, and many other areas can be great places to witness nature at its most colorful. To make the most of fall foliage road trips, drivers can keep the following suggestions in mind. • Get off the highway. To see great fall vistas, take a detour from major thoroughfares and visit small towns and mountain passes. Invest in some maps, as cellular networks may be inaccessible in remote locales. • Avoid tourist-heavy areas. Drivers may prefer less crowded roadways to accompany the great scenery. Such drivers should visit areas that are not tourist meccas. Any area that plays home to forests and sprawling landscapes will do.
• Go on foot. To get the best photos, head out at sunrise or sunset. Soft, golden light dappled by leaves will bring out the golden tones in photos. Going on foot will help you discover the nuances of the season and slow down for a change. • Don’t overlook overcast days. Traveling in the rain may not be fun, but overcast days might be ideal. On such days, the sun won’t be too warm and drown out the colors. • Bring along binoculars. Wildlife is often mobile and abundant in the fall, as animals scurry to feed and gather supplies before the winter. As a result, autumn is a great time to spot wildlife that’s normally hiding in thickets and woodland areas. • Plan for stops along the way. Don’t forget to bring some spending money in the form of cash so that you can enjoy the small farm stands and shops that often dot rural landscapes. Pick up farm-fresh produce or choose a plump pumpkin. Yard sales also are abundant this time of year. Small shops may not take credit cards, so if you plan to buy, cash is king. Trees begin shedding their leaves as early as the beginning of September in Canada and the northern United States. As the days press on, the fall finery will gradually shift southward. For those who can afford to take a weekday off, do so, as weekends might be overcome with fellow nature enthusiasts.
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Annual Harvest Taste of Solomons Coming Oct. 29 Restaurants Offer Tastes of Fine Food and Beverages New tastes abound in the historic Solomons Town Center as restaurants showcase selected food and beverages during the one-day food festival, The Harvest Taste of Solomons 2017 from 11am to 4pm, Saturday, October 28th. The event is one of the yearly signature events designed and sponsored by the Solomons Business Association, with proceeds to benefit the association’s annual July 4th fireworks display. The Harvest Taste of Solomons provides the community a way to sample and enjoy a waterfront town during the fall season, according to Harvest Taste of Solomons Co Chair Christopher Donaldson. Tickets are $4 each and may be purchased at any of the participating businesses. Each ticket can be exchanged for a sample of selected food or beverages. Many restaurants are also participating in a Gift Certificate Prize program, with some of the tickets at each location designated as prize winners. The lucky purchaser will be awarded a gift certificate for future use at the respective restaurant. Past Participating businesses have been: The Island Hideaway, The Ruddy Duck, Boomerangs Original Ribs, Isaac’s
Restaurant and Pub at the Holiday Inn, China Harbor, Captain Smith’s Seafood Market, Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, The Dry Dock at Zahniser’s, The CD Café, Kingfishers Seafood Bar and Grill, The Striped Rock, Carmen’s Gallery, The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar, The Lotus Kitchen and Kim’s Key Lime Pies, Grill Sergeant Barbecue, The Charles Street Brasserie, Sail Solomons, Running Hare Vineyard and Calvert Brewing Company, Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, and the Calvert Marine Museum. Tickets will also be available at the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services McNelis Group Properties office starting Wednesday, October 25th and during the event on October 28th. There will be an updated participating businesses list released to the community in a few weeks. For more information on the Harvest Taste of Solomons, call 443-722-5966 or 240-577-1002. For a map of participating restaurants and their offerings, or for information on activities, shopping, dining, and lodging in Solomons, visit www.solomonsmaryland.com
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Apple and PumpkinPicking Tips Although scores of people cite summer as their favorite time of year, autumn also is a beloved season. Cool breezes and crisp air seem tailor-made for afternoons spent enjoying the great outdoors. The pleasant autumn weather and awe-inspiring foliage may be the reason so many festivals and outdoor events are scheduled this time of year. Apple- and pumpkin-picking are popular fall pastimes. Neighborhood orchards open their doors to the public, allowing men, women and children to scour their fields and trees for the perfect finds. Heed these picking tips to make the experience even more of a success. Apples Many orchards that have open picking seasons plant dwarf apple trees to make the picking process easier, particularly for young children, so there’s no need to bring along a ladder. You should still be able to find plenty of apples close to the ground. A good farmer will know when certain varieties of apples are ripe, and he or she will likely cordon off trees that are not ready for picking. Ripe apples will be crisp and firm. Keep in mind that apples ripen from the outside of the tree inward. Those are the ones usually picked first, anyway. Try to get to an orchard earlier in the season. If you wait too long, the trees may be picked of most of the best fruit. Depending on where you live, apple-picking season may begin in mid-September and continue into mid-October. Apples can bruise, so don’t toss them into baskets when picking. Also, wait to wash apples until right before eating to prevent moisture-related spoilage. Apples keep best in a cool location.
Pumpkins Pumpkin patches are often found in close proximity to apple orchards. Picking pumpkins to eat or decorate the home is a popular autumn activity, one that families often enjoy together. When visiting a pumpkin patch, dress accordingly. That means wearing shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, as the patch may be muddy. Layer clothing in case it is a chilly day. Breezes are more pronounced in open fields. Pumpkins are “long-keepers,” which means if they are uncut or not damaged, they can last for several weeks. This means you can pick pumpkins at the same time as apples. When selecting a pumpkin, look for one that is completely orange. After picking, a green or yellow pumpkin may never ripen to orange. Bring along a small wagon and knife so that you can cut the vine, if necessary. Pumpkins are heavy, and a wagon will come in handy, especially with youngsters in tow. Ripe pumpkins should not dent easily. Examine your pumpkin for holes or insects, which could indicate internal rot that greatly reduces the shelf life of the pumpkin. Remember, carving the pumpkin reduces its life expectancy, so be sure to reserve that task until close to Halloween. If you desire a pumpkin to turn into a baked treat or other dish, you will need a type of small, sweet cooking pumpkin known as a “sugar pumpkin.” The meat of this pumpkin is much less stringy and more smooth than decorative pumpkin varieties.
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12 Fun Facts About Autumn
The cool, crisp days of autumn have arrived. As fall foliage creates a colorful display and kids frolic in leaf piles on the lawn, you may want to pay some mind to a few lesser known facts about this beloved time of year. Autumn may call to mind Halloween and the return of school, but there are other factors that make this season unique. 1. The first day of autumn is known as the autumnal equinox. On this day, the number of hours of daylight and darkness are equal. This is because the sun is aligned with the center of the Earth between the north and south of the planet. The other equinox occurs in the spring, which arrives in the third week of March in the Northern hemisphere. 2. In Greek mythology, autumn was a time when Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld. During this time, Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, was distraught and the ground grew sparse and cold. When Persephone returned in the springtime, plants and life bloomed anew because of Demeter’s happiness. 3. Those who live closest to the equator, which is the center of the planet, never experience the season of autumn. Around the equator,
the temperature remains consistently warm. 4. Yellow, orange and variations thereof always reside in the pigmentation of tree leaves, but they are just overpowered by the abundance of green from the chlorophyll in the leaves. Come autumn, however, when the sun weakens and days grow shorter, the amount of chlorophyll in leaves diminishes, allowing the other pigments in the leaves to show through. 5. Red and purple leaves are actually caused by the presence of sugars from sap that is trapped inside of the leaves. 6. Fall is a peak migration time for many species of birds. During autumn, birds will fly to other areas as they seek more hospitable climates. The Arctic tern journeys about 11,000 miles each way for its annual migration. That is like going all the way across the United States about three and a half times 7. Contrary to popular belief, squirrels who have spent the entire autumn collecting acorns and other foods do not hibernate for the winter. Rather, they spend the majority of their time in nests they built to shelter them from harsh weather. When squirrels do come out in winter, they are usually tunneling under the snow to find the food they buried during the fall.
8. Several cultures have ancient traditions that coincide with autumn. For example, the Chinese celebrate the Moon Festival to give thanks for a successful summer harvest. 9. Halloween is a large part of autumn. The concept of wearing masks and costumes hails from ancient Celtic tradition. The Celts believed ghosts roamed on Halloween, and people wore disguises to hide from the spirits. 10. You’re bound to see pumpkins as part of autumn decor. The pumpkin was first named by the Greeks. They called this edible orange item “pepon,” which means “large melon.” 11. Evergreen trees will not lose their leaves like deciduous trees. Their leaves, also called needles, are covered with a thick wax. This wax protects the inner components of the needles, preventing them from freezing. 12. Autumn also signals another colorful spectacle apart from the tree leaves. The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, tends to be visible this time of year. This is because geomagnetic storms are about twice as likely to occur during the fall thanks to cool evening weather.
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