[Greater-baltimore] [Greater-Baltimore] Fun Meet the Blind Month Activity, October 8, Please Respond

Tue Sep 20 04:52:44 UTC 2011

I hope that you get someone to help you.

Kenneth Chrane

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Treva Olivero" <treva at olivero.us>
To: "'NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List'" 
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Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 9:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Greater-baltimore] [Greater-Baltimore] Fun Meet the Blind 
Month Activity, October 8, Please Respond

> Hi Federation Friends,
> I'm planning on going to this. I hope to see many of you there! It sounds
> like a lot of fun, and it will take me back to my rural roots. :)
>
> I'm looking for a physically fit person who would be able to help push my
> wheelchair for this outing. It is a farm, so there will be areas that are
> difficult. In exchange for this, I will pay for the person's admission and
> food.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Treva
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ringlein, Ellen [mailto:ERinglein at nfb.org]
> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 4:36 PM
> To: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List; mdpobc at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Greater-baltimore] Fun Meet the Blind Month Activity, October 8,
> Please Respond
>
> Federation Friends,
>
> The "Meet the Blind Month" committee of the Greater Baltimore Chapter
> thought it would be fun for us to participate in a community event as part
> of "Meet the Blind Month"activities.
>
> Rather than just have a table and handing out literature, we thought we
> would do something fun in a public arena and show by example that we are
> part of the community.
>
> We are proposing to go to Summers Farm in Frederic, Maryland after the
> October 8 chapter meeting.  The farm sponsors verious fun fall activities
> for all ages.  catch a fun hayride, get lost in the maze, cheer on your
> favorite pig, and jump to your heart's desire on the gigantic jumping
> pillow!
>
> Activities include:
> Corn Maze
> Pumpkin Patch
> Jumping Pillow
> Rubber Ducky Races
> Hayrides
> Corn Crib Corn Box
> Pedal Cart Preakness
> Giant Slides
> Straw Mountains
> Rope Maze
> Farm Tunnels
> Farm Barnyard
> Right Turn Only Maze
> Goat Mountain
> Pumpkin Train
> Little Farmersville Playland
>
> Apple Cannon - $1 for 3 shots
> Pony Rides $3 - Fees benefits local youth groups from noon-4pm on weekends
> during the month of October
> Pumpkins - Sold by the pound
>
> Admission is $9.50 per person; seniors 60 or over are $5.00; and children
> under two are free.  Attendees will be responsible for purchasing their 
> own
> admission.  However, we may be able to get a group discount, depending on
> the level of interest.  We may also be able to provide transportation,
> depending again on the level of interest.
>
> We thought this would be a fun activity for chapter members and MDPOBC
> families.
>
> Please let me or Chris Danielsen know by Friday, September 23, if you plan
> to participate.  Also, please indicate if you need transportation, will
> provide your own, or if you can give someone else a ride.
>
> Here is some more information you should know about the farm.
>
> A Few Simple Rules...
> Please no pets, smoking, or alcohol allowed on the farm.
> Accessibility:
> We are a real working farm with some rolling hills and unpaved, uneven
> surfaced paths.  Strollers and wagons can be brought on premises but the
> ground (like any farm) can be bumpy in spots.
> Restrooms:
> There are porta potties on site.
> Food and Beverages:
> On weekends, no food or drinks are allowed to be brought onto the farm.
> Food and baked goods are for sale at our Barnyard Grill and The Sweet
> Shoppe.  No alcohol is allowed on the farm at any time.
> Weather:
> We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all our guest.
> If it is raining or our farm is muddy we are usually closed.  The decision
> to be open or closed is on a day-by-day basis depending upon the 
> conditions
> at the farm.  An announcement regarding any weather closure will be 
> recorded
> on our Farm Hotline and posted here online.
> Attire:
> Because we operate in September and October, we recommend being prepared 
> for
> cool weather. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes or sneakers.
> Remember that you will be in a farm atmosphere and should dress
> appropriately for the best experience.
> Busy Times:
> Keep in mind that weekends  are our busiest times.  You may want to plan 
> to
> visit the farm on weekdays from 3 - 7 pm or on weekends between 10 am - 12
> pm if you are looking for a smaller crowd.
> Farm Barynard:
> We ask that you do not eat while in the barnyard.  Please use hand 
> santizer
> or our portable handwashing station before leaving the barnyard area,  and
> only feed the food provided in our coin operated dispensers because our
> animals are on a special diet.
> Corn Maze:
> Please don't throw or pick the corn.   We ask that you don't run in the 
> corn
> maze and stay on the paths.   Remember, smoking is not allowed on the farm
> at all.
> Summers Farm, Inc:   5614 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, MD 21703
> Phone: 301.620.9316-TollFree: 866.750.9316
> Website: http://www.summersfarm.com/
>
> Looking forward to hearing from many of you!
>
> Ellen Ringlein
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