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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello families <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Maryland Organization of parents of Blind Children wants to invite you to some exciting events we have coming up. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'>Harvesting at the Farm<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>On September 14, 2024, we invite you to the First Fruits farm to participate in the harvesting of seasonal crops. Families will get a hand-on- experience with harvesting crops, farming equipment, and gain a better understanding of the agricultural process. This is an event for the entire family. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>An outline of the day is as follows<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 AM –instructions <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:30 AM – harvesting in the fields<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:30 AM- lunch<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:30 PM – visiting with animals and a wagon ride<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The farm is located at 20431 Middletown Road Freeland, MD 21053<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Participants are in charge of bringing their own lunch. There is no cost for families. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The form to sign up is below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe25Ln9WzMZpy_WXEmxXIyTCnFQXdGWkESVPaBYpZMOZvqkLw/viewform?usp=sf_link<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you want to learn more about Fresh Fruits Farm please visit the below link:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://www.firstfruitsfarm.org/<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'>Ice Skating<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>On November 16, 2024, we invite you to go ice skating with MDOPBC. We will be renting out the M.T. Pleasant Ice Arena from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We are renting out the entire ice skating rink so we will have the entire rink to ourselves. This is a great opportunity for members of all skill levels to bring the entire family for a fun day of skating. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There is no cost for participants to skate. The only cost for members is the skate rental. Skates cost $3 per pair to rent. Participants who wish to donate to help off-set the cost of the rental can zell us at <a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org">president@nfbmd.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The link to register for the event is below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG-Jf3xdFBm9ZIf_a5kThqyyJPZc9MbafN-q28MbR3lQxIQg/viewform?usp=sf_link">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG-Jf3xdFBm9ZIf_a5kThqyyJPZc9MbafN-q28MbR3lQxIQg/viewform?usp=sf_link</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Garret <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>James G. Mooney, Esq<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>President, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>(480) 433-8003 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>