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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello All, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Labor Day!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are not having our monthly meeting on Tuesday, but we do have several other activities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> September 8th is Maryland Day at the Jernigan Institute. Time: 9:30-4:30pm. This is a great opportunity to shop at the Independence Market, and learn about some new tools that the NFB has to spread the truth about blindness. Please call me if you can come.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Picnic in the Park, September 16<sup>th</sup>, 1:00pm-… We will be having a traditional picnic. Hotdogs, hamburgers… Will take place at Waterloo Park, 6951 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075. Cost $15. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get ready to eat at Tino’s Italian Bistro on Monday, September 23<sup>rd</sup>. The address is 8775 Centre Park Dr. Columbia, MD 21045. This takes place from 11:00am-10:00pm Spread the word to your friends and neighbors because this is our fundraiser. Tino’s donates part of the profit that is generated on this date. Includes dine-in, carryout, or delivery. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope to see you at all of these events!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back</span>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>