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

Tue Sep 27 12:27:02 UTC 2011

Hi Ken,

I already have you and Carol on the list.  Do both of you need transportation?

Ellen
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From: greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kenneth Chrane
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 6:19 PM
To: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Greater-baltimore] Fun Meet the Blind Month Activity, October 8, Please Respond

Hi this is Kenneth Chrane.
Carol Siegel would like to take the farm trip.

Please put us both down.

Thank you.

Kenneth Chrane,
and Carol Siegel

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Paulus" <chrispaulus at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List'" 
<greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Greater-baltimore] Fun Meet the Blind Month Activity, October 8,Please Respond

> I'm going to have to back out of the farm trip, as there is now an 
> un-foreseen scheduling conflict.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ringlein, 
> Ellen
> 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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