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

Tue Sep 27 23:33:25 UTC 2011

Hi Ellen Doug and  Carol and I discussed going Saturday afternoon, The 8th 
of October, and we decided not to go, since the event is for children.

Ken Chrane

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8, Please Respond

>I believe that Doug Wurzbacher will drive us there.
>
> Doug will check with Kathy, then he will let us know.
>
> Ken Chrane
>
>
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> From: "Ringlein, Ellen" <ERinglein at nfb.org>
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> October 8, Please Respond
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>
>> Hi Ken,
>>
>> I already have you and Carol on the list.  Do both of you need 
>> transportation?
>>
>> Ellen
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>> [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>
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>> 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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