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*20--Fairfax County Watershed Clean-up Day
Various watersheds throughtout Fairfax County, Va.
Be part of the stream team! Individuals, families, and groups can help clear out the earth's arteries by collecting tires, bed springs, bottles, cans, and other debris. Give the waterways in your community a clean bill of health and earn the gratitude of your furred, feathered, and scaled neighbors. Trash bags and appreciation provided. Sites will be coordinated by the following centers: Hidden Oaks Nature Center (703.941.1065), Hidden Pond Nature Center (703.451.9588), Huntley Meadows Park (703.768.2525), Riverbend Park (703.759.9018), Sully Historic Site (703.437.1794), Walney Visitor Center (703.631.0013).
*3--16th Annual Potomac Watershed Clean-up
Various locations throughtout the Potomac watershed..
Last year, 4,000 volunteers at 127 sites hauled away 122 tons of trash from the tributaries and shoreline of the Potomac. Come be a part of this major basin-wide clean-up effort. If you would like to be a site leader or want information to find a site near you, contact the Alice Ferguson Foundation at 301.292.6665 or via email at potomaccleanup@fergusonfoundation.org.
*April 17-May 2--50th Anniversary C&O Canal Through Hike
C&O Canal from Cumberland to Washington, D.C.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Justice William O. Douglas' through hike to save the canal from becoming a paved parkway. Join the group for the entire hike or just one day. The opening banquet will be April 17 in Cumberland, Md., to kick off the event. Camping will be available to the first 70 guests due to limited space. For more information, contact Barbara Sheridan at (703) 306-6549 or via email at barbara.sheridan@gsa.gov.
C&O Canal Association Website:
June 18-26 —Potomac Sojurn. Cumberland, MD to Williamsport, MD (Hagerstown area).
The historic town of Cumberland is the starting point for the 3rd annual Potomac River Sojourn. Throughout our trip, we will be traveling beside the famous C&O Canal. The Sojourn will help the National Park Service celebrate the canal's 150th anniversary.
Contact: Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay,,Brook Lenker, (717) 737-8622
Link to ACB website.
June —16th Annual Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival. Contact: Alexandria Chapter, American Red Cross. Link to Festival Web Site
June --Heritage Days Festival, Cumberland.
June —45th Annual Potomac River Festival, Colonial Beach, Va. Link to Colonial Beach Web Site
June --Father’s Day. Fathers ride free on the Western Md. Railroad. Contact: 1-800-TRAIN-50.
June -- “To the Bay” Kayak Expedition--Contact: Anacostia Watershed Society
June 21—Summer Solstice Celebration, National Colonial Farm. Contact: Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek, Md. 301-283-2113. Link to Accokeek Foundation Web Site
June—Midsummer Village Faire, Historic St. Mary's City, Md. Link to Historic St. Mary's City
June —Fishing Rodeo, Oldtown, Md.
July —Brunswick, Md. River Race. Contact: Jerry Williams, Brunswick, Md. 301-834-7500.
July —Potluck Dinner, Friends of the Great Falls Tavern and The C&O Canal Association. Contact: C&O Canal Association. Link to C&O Canal Association Web Site
July —Tidewater Archaeology Dig, Historic St. Mary's City, Md. Link to Historic St. Mary's City
August--St. Mary's College of Md. 30th Governor's Cup Yacht Race
St. Mary's City, Md.
Fri-Sat. Overnight yacht race finishes at college campus.
Events office: 240-895-4310. http://www.smcm.edu/
August-St. Ignatius Summer Festival
St. Ignatius Church, Port Tobacco, Md.
Sat, 11-5.
Dinner; bingo, children's games, more. Fee.
Parish office: 301-934-8245.
September--Woodmont Lodge Open House
Woodmont Lodge, Hancock, Md.
Sat, 10-3. Tour lodge and hear stories of conservation in Maryland.
Park: 301-842-2155
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/
September--John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour
Surratt House Museum, Clinton, Md.
Sat, 7:30-7:30. Bus tour of the trail of President Lincoln's assassin.
Laurie Verge: 301-868-1121.
http://wwwsurratt.org/
September--Southern Maryland Century Bicycle Ride
Village Green, Indian Head, Md.
Sun, 7 am (registration). Bicycling through Southern Maryland's Potomac heritage area.
Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club, 301-567-0089.
http://www.ohbike.org/
September-- Antietam Civil War Reenactment
Artz Farm, Hagerstown, Md.
Largest Civil War reenactment in the U.S. Fee. 800-CIVILWR
http://www.antietamreenactment.org/
September--St. Mary's County Fair
County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, Md.
Thurs-Sun. Livestock, school exhibits, carnival. Fee.
St. Mary's County Fair Assn: 301-475-8434.
September--3rd Annual To the Point Triathlon
Point Lookout State Park, Scotland, Md.
Triathlon with swimming, biking, and run. (Fee) .
410-593-9662. Park: 301-872-5688
http://www.triath.com/
September–Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Mill Street, Occoquan. 10 am-6 p.m. Contact: 703-491-2168
September--Muskets in Maryland
Fort Frederick State Park, Big Pool., Md.
Sat-Sun. 18th and 19th-century units in living history, military drill, shooting competitions.
Park: 301-842-2155.
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/
*October 16—Colonial Day
National Colonial Farm, Accokeek, Md.
Sat.-Noon-4 pm. Join our colonial reenactors as they recreate a busy 18th century day on Mrs. Bealle?s Tobacco Farm, October 16, 1775. Visitors are encouraged to interact with our Colonial cast of characters and learn about their interesting lives; have tea with Mrs. Bealle; participate in hands-on activities; observe demonstrations; and enjoy the musical entertainment. Rain or Shine! Admission: $2.
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Contact: Nancy Menio, 301-283-2113
October—35th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
St. Clement's Island/Potomac River Museum, Colton's Point, Md.
Sat.-Sun, 10-5. Boat parade, Southern Maryland food, arts, and crafts (fee).
Contact: 7th District Optimist Club, 301-769-2222
October—Brunswick Railroad Days
Railroad Square, Brunswick, Md.
Sat.-Sun, 10-5. Train rides, model train show.
Contact: 301-834-7500.
http://www.cityofbrunswickmd.com/
October—Farm Musem Fall Festival
Rose Hill Manor Park, Frederick, Md.
Sat-Sun, 10-4. Demonstrations of agriculture heritage.
Frederick Co. Farm Museum: 301-694-1650
http://www.co.frederick.md.us/Parks/rosehill%20events.htm
October—Grand Militia Muster
Historic St. Mary's City, Md.
Sat, 10-5. Large gathering of 17th century reenactment units.
Sue Wilkinson, 800-762-1634.
http://www.stmaryscity.org/
October—St. Mary's County Oyster Festival
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, Md.
Sat-Sun., 9-6. National oyster shucking contest, exhibits, food (fee).
David Taylor, 301-863-5015
http://www.usoysterfest.com/
October--Haunted History Halloween
Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, VA Contact: 703-670-0372. www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/leesylva.htm
November—Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
Point Lookout State Park, Scotland, Md.
Sat, Noon-4. Annual one-day opening of lighthouse to the public.
Sponsored by U.S. Navy
Point Lookout State Park: 301-872-5688
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