Chesapeake Family Life June 2019

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ON THE COVER Kids of Summer Photo Contest Winner, Mya Cornell, age 5, enjoying some quality pool time.

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in this issue Family Fun

Features

22/ BEACHCOMBING TIPS AND TRICKS

14/ KIDS OF SUMMER Kids and summer—what could be more fun?

Grab your shovels, rakes, and buckets and let the kids search for buried treasures from sharks' teeth to sea glass.

16/ FUN IN HAMPTON ROADS From Williamsburg to Virginia Beach, the Hampton Roads area is packed with great spots for family fun.

Stay Inspired 32/ DUDE DATES

20/ CONNECT RWANDA

Moving away from old staples like golf, dads and dudes can bond while throwing axes and driving fast cars.

Annapolis teachers connect with Rwandan educators to help encourage technology use in the classroom.

Hampton Roads is teeming with kid-friendly, engaging

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experiences, if you know where to look.

— Laura Boycourt Read article on page 16

DEPARTMENTS Hannah, age 11

05 / EDITOR'S LETTER Memories of fun at the Virginia Living Museum

25 / GET OUT! New & Notable 07 / Fun: 100 Days of Summer 08 / Lifestyle: Grief Camp at Chesapeake Life Center 09 / Health: Sunscreen News

Events, activities and fun things to do this month

34 / EVENTS WORTH A BABYSITTER

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10 / Health: Swim Safety Tips 12 / Lifestyle: Awesome Pool Floats and Sprinkler Toys

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Museum Memories

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hen I think of family vacations from my childhood, the best memories aren’t usually of museums. I do remember some family visits to museums, of course, though my sentiment on them is mixed. And if you count a historic battlefield monument as a museum, that probably skews my opinion of family museum trips way into the red.

Two years ago we were on a short family vacation to Williamsburg and thought one day at the historic site was enough walking and history for the little ones and decided to venture a little farther down the peninsula to Newport News and the Virginia Living Museum. The kids were six and a few days shy of four, and this gem of a museum and wildlife center was perfect for them, and the adults.

Inside, there were paleontology exhibits, a veterinary playroom, animal touch tanks and a huge aquarium with native Virginia species. It was an up-close-and-personal experience, and that was just inside. Outside, there is a threequarter mile boardwalk trail that leads through

animal habitats like red wolves and an otter tank, and through to the Dinosaur Discovery Trail, where lifelike, half- to full-size dinosaurs are situated in a blessedly cool wooded area.

Kids can check out the dinosaurs and play paleontologist in the dig pits. It is down-to-earth, and quite fun, and I’ve been recommending it to anyone heading down that way ever since.

Now I shall recommend it to you, as does writer Laura Boycourt in her feature on page 16 about the VLM and other equally cool shining spots in the area between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, including kid-friendly art museums, a Navy Battleship, and a library to beat all other kids’ libraries.

Happy summer everyone, I hope you and your families have the best one yet!

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ummer is upon us and we’re on a mission to help you and your family stay entertained every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day with our 100 Days of Summer campaign.

We’ll be writing about fun things to do with the kids, from festivals and fairs to indoor activities for when it’s too hot or rainy to play outside. There will be plenty of free fun to do at home to ideas on new playgrounds and parks near and far.

Check in with 100 Days of Summer daily at ChesapeakeFamily.com/100daysofsummer and on Facebook and Twitter for great ideas on how to keep summer boredom at a minimum, your kids off screens and your family in the know on all the fun stuff happening near you!

Look for: Museums Play Places Laser Tag Climbing Parks Playgrounds and parks DIY Sprinkler Garden

Beaches off the Beaten Path Biking Trails Water Parks Pirate Ships Nature Centers Amusement Parks

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Learning to Grieve with Chesapeake Life Center

rief comes to us all, even children. When a child loses a sibling, a parent or a friend, grief can manifest itself in numerous ways including anger, anxiety, or loneliness, and physical symptoms like headaches and stomachaches, and trouble concentrating. When children are grieving, they may not grasp what’s happening to them and need extra help learning how to handle what’s happening to them.

Chesapeake Life Center is offering help to grieving children this summer during several sessions of Grief Camps for children

ages 6 to 18.

The children’s day camp for children ages 6 to 13 will be held at the Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Pasadena campus on June 21 and 22.

Kids will get to know each other on Friday night, then return the next day to explore their grief and learn tools to manage it. Through art, play, conversations and support, children will learn new ways to cope with the difficult task of grieving, while learning they are not alone.

Camp Phoenix, the teen grief camp for those ages 13 to 18, will take place June 22 at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center

in Millersville. Using art, team building exercises and getting to know each other, the teens will find a space where the many emotions of grief are met with care and compassion.

Onsite professional counselors will offer the expertise the teens need as they navigate the grieving process.

Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@ cheseapeakelifecenter.org.

The children’s camp is $50; teen camp is $40.

Scholarships are available for both programs.

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Buying Better Sunscreens

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e all know how important sunscreen is to our skin. Without sun protection, we risk getting burned and, down the line, getting wrinkles, spots, and of course, skin cancer. But not all sunscreen is created equal.

One common myth is that a super high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is better. But studies have shown that any SPF rating above 60 is no more effective than its counterparts with SPF 50.

Another quality factor when considering which sunscreen to buy is whether it is labeled “Broad Spectrum.” According to skincancer. org, “UVA rays cause skin damage that leads to skin aging and wrinkles. The shortest wavelengths of UVA rays also contribute to sunburn. It’s important to look for the words “broad spectrum” on the label, which means the product has ingredients that can protect you from UVA as well as UVB rays.”

Sunscreens have been under scrutiny lately as studies show that sunscreens fortified with Vitamin A may actually speed the development of skin cancer. In May, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that participants absorbed the chemicals avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene and ecamsule through their skin very quickly, resulting in higher concentrations in their blood than recommended by the FDA.

Those chemicals are also harming coral reefs in our oceans. Hawaii and the City of Key West, Florida recently passed laws banning sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate.

This information can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing the best sunscreen for your family, but fortunately there’s an excellent resource to turn to—the Environmental Working Group’s annual guide to sunscreens—to find a product you can rely on. This year EWG researchers rated the safety and efficacy of more than 1,300 SPF products, including sunscreens, daily moisturizers and lip balms with SPF values.

This year’s guide (found at ewg.org) also offers tips to help shoppers find the right option for themselves and their families.

This year’s guide includes specific lists of well rated products, including ”Best Sunscreens for Kids,” ”Best Non-Mineral Sunscreens,” and ”Best Rated Beach & Sports Sunscreens.” You can also search for your favorite brand or specific sunscreen to see how it stacks up.

One of our staff favorites, Blue Lizard, ranked well with all of its products, as did another favorite of mine, Goddess Garden.

Last summer I found it to be a tad thick when applying, but it always did a great job and rates well with EWG. This year’s info even

rates some of the Goddess Garden sprays in its “acceptable“ range, which has not often been the case in recent years.

In fact, you won’t find many spray sunscreens in the guide, because even though they are prevalent, sprays pose an inhalation risk and may not provide an adequate coating on the skin to ensure p roper protection.

This year’s guide also offers a host of sunscreen sticks, which proved to be a game changer for our family last summer as they allowed the kids to apply sunscreen to their own faces, and they even did it themselves easily at the beach and camp. My favorite Neutrogena line from last year scored a poor score this year, but there were several other in the Neutrogena family that fared better.

When you’ve found a product you’re interested in, you can head straight to Amazon to buy it. If you’re out and about and need sunscreen help, EWG’s Healthy Living app can help you make a choice on the go.

As you head into summer, remember: sunscreen is safe, sunscreen is effective, sunscreen is important. But it’s not the only defense you should employ. Also take care to seek shade, wear protective clothing and sunglasses and keep out of the sun as much as possible during peak hours.

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Swim Safely This Summer

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hether swimming in your backyard, the neighborhood pool, heading to the beach or enjoying the Chesapeake Bay and her tributaries, every parent wants their kids to be safe in the water this summer. Sadly, the fun can be cut short in a matter of moments. According to the CDC, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children ages one to four.

Michele Seymour is a member of Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning (PPCD) and owner of Swim 2 Survive Aquatics Academy. Layered defense plays a key role in keeping our children safe,” says Seymour.

This includes not only supervision and swim lessons, but also being aware of unrecognized dangers. These include things like standing water, as a child can drown in as little as two inches.

Doggy doors, which can provide children with unintended, easy access to potential dangers outside. Often parents unintentionally put their kids in danger by relying on floaties and puddle jumpers. These can give kids a false sense of security, while teaching children the wrong way to position themselves in the water to get air.

Lastly, water toys should be put away and out of sight when not in use. If a

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child wanders off unattended, these toys could attract them to the potential water dangers.

Safe Kids reports that 70 percent of preschoolers who drown are in the care of one or both parents at the time of drowning and 80 percent of kids who drown in open water are not wearing a life jacket.

Seymore says parents should never allow children to swim alone, and should keep them under constant supervision. Swim in areas with posted lifeguards, and wear a Coast Guard approved PDF (personal floatation device) when around the ocean, rivers and lakes. In addition she recommends following the Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning 7 Layers of Defense: 1. Constant supervision—It’s not a lack of supervision, but a lapse of supervision that can put children at risk.

2. Water watching badge—Take 15 minute shifts and always designate someone to be the water watcher.

3. Pool fences—Install 4- to 6-foot pool fences with self-latching & self-closing gates.

4. Alarms—Install high locks and alarms on ALL doors and windows that lead to the pool. Surface- and personal-immersion alarms are also available.

5. Learn CPR—Find a local class online through the Red Cross or American Heart Association.

6. Remove dog doors 7. Swimming skills—Select an effective swimming program that will teach your child to roll onto his or her back and float face up. Floating is a crucial lifesaving technique.

Be cautious of programs that only promote water acclimation.

These may create a dangerous situation for your child. Check your instructor’s credentials.

If you are looking to sign your child up for swim lessons, Seymore says not all swim lessons are the same and to do your research.

The Survival Swim Network came up with a list of questions to ask when signing your children up for swim lessons which can be found at survivalswimnetwork.net.

—Joyce Heid

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une is here, and while the kids are still in school for a bit, they will still have plenty of time to hit the pool, parks and playgrounds while the weather is serene. Meanwhile, you’re

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ready with sunscreen, snacks and a camera.

Thank you for capturing your children’s summer fun with us, and keep your cameras snapping great pictures this summer—we’ll have our Kids of Summer contest going all year long so you can enter your favorite shots as you take them!

Congratulations to adorable Ashton, 3, of Glen Burnie for earning the most votes online and to Mya for landing on our cover! Have a happy summer with your happy kiddos!

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fun in HAMPTON

By Laura Boycourt

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There’s no shortage of fun between Williamsburg, Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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aryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia are packed with kid-friendly museums, getaways, and other places of interest, but Hampton Roads in the southern Chesapeake region, also known as Tidewater, Virginia, is no slouch when it comes to providing incredible experiences for visitors of all ages.

Pre-kids, the area drew me in with promises of long beach days, numerous waterfront festivals and concerts, and some incredible restaurant hot spots.

Colonial Williamsburg was also an obvious attraction— perhaps the region’s most well known and one that I’d been fortunate to visit several times.

Now that I have two young daughters, I’ve been able to view the Tidewater area anew through the “parent filter,” wondering where can the entire family have fun without much stress or cost. Williamsburg is still an obvious choice, and parents can absolutely bring the kids along for many of the area’s waterfront events.

But when it comes to exploring more of Hampton Roads, my family and I have found that the region is teeming with kid-friendly, engaging experiences, if you know where to look.

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If you’re unfamiliar with the area, here’s a brief geography lesson. Once you pass Richmond on your way down I-64, you’re entering the beginning of the Virginia peninsula, a collection of cities surrounded by the James and York Rivers that culminates at the junction of the James and the Chesapeake Bay. If you’re staying in Williamsburg and heading south, Yorktown, Poquoson, Newport News, and Hampton can all be reached within about 35 minutes or so, barring any major traffic incident or construction backup (which do happen regularly in Hampton Roads!).

The Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel connects Hampton, the southernmost city on the peninsula, to Norfolk and the beginning of what locals call the “Southside.” This portion of Tidewater is also home to Virginia Beach (about an hour from Williamsburg, depending on the time of day), Chesapeake, Suffolk and Portsmouth.

So buckle up, roll down the windows, and enjoy a quick virtual tour of some of the best family-friendly spots in Hampton Roads.

colonialwilliamsburg.com Families can step back in time—to the 18th-century to be exact—with a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Touted as the “world’s largest living history museum,” you can see what everyday life was like in Colonial times as historical interpreters and craftspeople bustle about through the town showing off their trades and skills. Visitors can dine in taverns, visit art museums, and even learn about military history and 18th-century fashion. Kids can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, work on an archaeology dig, build clay bricks, meet some farm animals and enjoy special tours made specially for kids.

Great Wolf Lodge greatwolf.com/williamsburg Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park that packs a punch with more than just fun in the pool, is just a short drive from Colonial Williamsburg.

From exhilarating water rides like the “Howlin’ Tornado” and “Wolf Rider Wipeout” to the mellower Cub Paw Pool and the Raccoon Lagoon, there’s something for everyone who’s ready to make a splash. A variety of activities, an arcade, dining, and a spa round out the lodge experience.

and found refuge at the VLM. Visitors can get up close and personal with some of the Chesapeake’s animals and habitats in indoor Coastal Plain Gallery and the Noland Chesapeake Bay Aquarium, which measures in at 30,000 gallons. Also inside, kids can play at four different discovery centers, where they can get up-close and personal with Bay critters and examine a beehive.

Outside, the museum’s elevated Outdoor Boardwalk Trail is home to a bevy of animals including wolves, fox, and even bobcats. After a walk on the boardwalk, be sure to check out the Dinosaur Discovery Trail, which includes realistic models of a variety of prehistoric favorites including triceratops, brachiosaurus and the T-Rex. The younger set can enjoy a play area just for kids, and junior paleontologists can test their skill in dig pits. Also keep your eyes peeled for the VLM’s walking T-Rex, which parades around the grounds once a month.

Kids and their families can also enjoy the museum’s Children’s Garden & Playground as well as the permanent “Wild & Well” exhibit, which teaches young animal lovers how to care for different species.

Kids pose in a giant shark jaw at the entrance to the Virginia Living Museum's Shark Zone, a special summer 2019 exhibit.

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Colonial Williamsburg

Virginia Living Museum in Newport News thevlm.org Named for the sea captain Christopher Newport, who played a significant role in the establishment of Jamestown, Newport News is home to Christopher Newport University, Oyster Point town center shopping, and the stellar Virginia Living Museum.

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Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News

virginiaaquarium.com The moment you pull up to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach, the kids will be wowed by the outdoor sea lion exhibit. Inside, the fun continues with nearly 300 marine species represented in 800,000 gallons of tank space. From sea turtles to sharks to Komodo Dragons, the diversity of species is spectacular.

Hands-on exhibits engage young minds, and educational components like 3D documentary films and the Chesapeake Bay history exhibit give

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The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk chryslermuseum.org Although thoughts of toting your littles to a space full of priceless artwork just begging to be knocked over may make you shudder, fear not—the Chrysler Museum in the Ghent section of Norfolk isn’t your typical “Do Not Touch!” experience. Sure, it boasts paintings and works by renowned and local artists, but its kid-friendly nature and experiences tailored to younger patrons make this museum a great bet for children.

The Wonder Studio, conveniently located on the museum’s first floor,

offers kids an interactive gallery experience. The “Colorscape” area allows young visitors to create colors on the floor through their body movements (dancing included). There’s glassenclosed art to enjoy, and digital easels give kids the chance to create their own artwork and have it displayed on large screens.

After the Wonder Studio, families can complete a scavenger hunt throughout the museum while taking in some incredible art. Nothing beats watching your child take a break from the crazy and stop to consider a sculpture staring down at her from the ceiling. Adults, too, can marvel at the museum’s collection, enjoy comfortable viewing areas, and grab a bite in the cafe.

Nauticus—Norfolk nauticus.org Imagine navigating your way through downtown Norfolk, turning a corner, and suddenly seeing a giant battleship and

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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach

visitors a taste of the science behind it all. Guests can head outside to enjoy Adventure Park or the nature trail, and boat excursions offer the chance to spot dolphins and whales in nearby waters. Plus, the aquarium is just a few minutes away from the oceanfront.

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Not far from the Virginia Living Museum is a celebration of all things maritime, past, present, and future: the Mariners’ Museum and Park! The museum exhibits different types of vessels, historic maritime artifacts and memorabilia, as well as special events and activities for visitors.

Among the many neat draws of the Mariners’ Museum are the International Small Craft Center, which boasts 150 boats from around the world; a worldclass library with extensive collections; and the renowned USS Monitor Center. The USS Monitor was the first ironclad warship commissioned in the Union Navy during the Civil War. She was sunk in a storm off Cape Hatteras in 1862 and salvaged in 1973. Parts of the Monitor, including the gun turret, propeller and engine are on display at the center, where an extensive restoration is ongoing.

What’s more, the Mariners’ Museum hosts “Maritime Mondays,” held each Monday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 18 months to eight years. Each session includes water-focused storytime and a craft. What’s most amazing is that the admission to the museum is only $1 per person.

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enormous museum smack dab in the midst of the hustle and bustle. Welcome to Nauticus and the battleship USS Wisconsin, both must-do’s when visiting the Hampton Roads region.

Located on the Norfolk waterfront, the maritime science center Nauticus and the decommissioned battleship Wisconsin (which the City oversees and museum admission helps support) are quite the attractions for fans of all-things water and maritime life. From learning about the history of the Navy (courtesy of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum) and underwater exploration to tsunamis and the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, visitors can get a taste of it all. Touring the leviathan Wisconsin, enjoying 3D films, and even taking a

walk around the Nauticus campus to enjoy the waterfront scenery is sure to please the whole family.

Slover Library—Norfolk sloverlibrary.com There’s the kids’ section in the library, then there is the kids’ section in the Slover Library in downtown Norfolk.

The beautifully designed Slover Library, which opened in 2015, lies about a block from Nauticus and the waterfront. From the moment you walk in with your clan, you’ll simultaneously feel right at home and that you’re perhaps in the midst of a work of architectural art. Head to the children’s area on the second floor for a first-class literary and play experience for your littles. In addition to a wealth of book offerings, the massive, openconcept section includes cozy reading areas, a play space made of padded structures just right for young visitors, and a kitchen/toy area for older kids.

Children’s Museum—Portsmouth childrensmuseumvirginia.com

Top to bottom: The Mariners' Museum and Park; scouts at the USS Wisconsin; and train play at the Children's Museum in Portsmouth.

A regional educational mecca for children ages one to 11, the Children’s Museum in Portsmouth offers kids (and their care givers) the chance to learn through an impressive variety of handson experiences. Exhibits dedicated to bubbles, the market/grocery store, “Pets and Vets,” and instruments as well as a “tot yard,” the planetarium, and a train exhibit comprise just some of the fun on the first floor. Head upstairs to the museum’s second floor to explore the interactive “My House” exhibit, an art and performance area, and the “Dr. Forces Traveling Energy Extravaganza,” a carnival-like exploration of energy and science.

Looking for even more Hampton Roads fun? Don’t forget to add historic Jamestown and Yorktown settlements, plus Busch Gardens, Ocean Breeze Water Park (Virginia Beach), and the Oceanfront to your list!

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Connect rwanda Local teachers pair with Rwandan educators to bring technology into the classroom.

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n a lovely May Day in Annapolis, the students in several classes from St. Mary’s High School gathered to greet a group of visiting teachers from Kigali, Rwanda. The teens were able to ask the teachers questions like “What kind of music do you like?” (answer, Hip-hop like Jay-z and Chris Brown) and “What kinds of pets do you have?” (answer, chickens —dogs are only outdoor animals used for protection) “What types of food have you tried here?” (crabs, hot dogs, baked ziti, and a real surprise, they had never tried grapes before!).

The kids were inquisitive and some even used their French skills to ask questions of the visiting teachers, who would probably answer the same types of questions quite a few times over the next two weeks of their visit to the U.S.

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The five teachers were here with Connect Rwanda, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping Rwandan teachers learn about and use technology in their classrooms.

In addition to visiting schools in Annapolis, the group of educators took a trip to the beach, which they had never seen before, and to Washington, D.C. and New York City.

Connect Rwanda evolved out of Steve Hays’s family’s year in Rwanda. His wife, Claudia, a local OB/GYN was given an opportunity to spend a year in Rwanda through the Clinton Foundation. Hays’s daughter attended high school there that year, and Hays ended up teaching English as a second language in an orphanage. He had been playing a lot of soccer while he was there and one day, another player came up to him and said “You know, I inherited this school from

Top: Students from Annapolis High School with Connect Rwanda teachers; and, above, Connect Rwanda teacher Consolee shows off her newly donated laptop.

my parents, they died in the genocide, would you come take a look at it?”

Hays wasn’t a teacher, but he agreed, then spent a week and a half in teacher training.

In that time, Hays grew enamored with the great teachers and wonderful people he met. He was also struck by how few resources they had. “For 1,500 students and 70 teachers, they had maybe, 50 books for the whole school,” says Hays. “And I just thought, ‘you can do something about this’.”

So, when he got back to Annapolis, Hays got to work. He first connected with Books for International Goodwill, but found it would be prohibitively expensive to have books shipped to Rwanda. Instead, he began collecting old laptops from his friends. Fast forward a few years, he says, and the school has about 100 laptops, some projectors and money for internet access.

In 2017, a member of Hays’s church passed away and left a $5,000 to the church, stipulating that the money be used to fund an international project.

Hays raised his hand and that money ultimately funded his first group of U.S. teachers to visit Rwanda. That summer, five Annapolis area teachers spent six weeks in Kigali learning and embracing the culture as well as connecting with the teachers from APACOPE (Association of Parents for the Contribution and Promotion of Education) school, a private institution for kids in nursery school through 10th grade.

After the pilot summer, Hays gathered teachers and colleagues and officially kicked off Connect Rwanda. The group’s goal is to give teachers in Rwanda access to technology, but also how to use it in the classroom and to collaborate with U.S. teachers.

Smith says these teachers are doing amazing things with very few resources.

“We didn’t need to go in there to teach these people how to teach,” she says.

“They were already doing their job, working probably three times harder compared to what we’re doing here, because they’re having to do everything from scratch.”

When Smith visited APACOPE school in Rwanda in June of 2018, she was shocked at how much they had already incorporated into their curricula. “Every single teacher was doing group work,” which she thought nothing of until they said, ‘We never had group work before. That didn’t exist.’ In a school of 50 or so teachers, Smith says, everybody—within a month and a half— had implemented some of the teaching principles that they learned from visiting the states.

“I have ‘learned by doing’,” says Constantin, one of this year’s visiting teachers. “Learning by theory the results aren’t always good, but learning by doing is the best way.”

Technology isn’t the only thing teachers are learning from one another through the Connect Rwanda program.

After the genocide in 1994 the country has worked extremely hard to prevent anything like that from ever happening again. Rwanda is the ninth safest country in the world. “You can go anywhere there without fear, anywhere,” Hays says.

The people in Rwanda are very serious about their reconciliation process, says Hays. “During their Memorial week everybody’s mandated to go to memorialization efforts.

People—perpetrators and victims— sit side-by-side and talk about what happened.” After 20-some years of collecting accounts of peoples’ experiences, they have now built a curriculum built on basic tenants like sympathy and empathy for one another.

“So that’s why I wanted curriculum builders to go there to find out what they’re doing. And bring some of that back to Annapolis.”

As this year’s group of teachers packed up and were ready to head home to Kigali, they were thrilled with their trip. “The ambiance, the climate and the environment we were in was very positive,” says Constantine. “I appreciate the way the people and the students were aware and treated us with respect.”

Above: Teaching traditional dance at St. Mary’s High; and Ellen Smith in Rwanda

Connect Rwanda is collecting laptops, tablets and phones less than six years old and in working condition. The devices will be professionally scrubbed of all data before they are resold.

Connect Rwanda sells the devices to teachers at a reduced price so they can have pride in ownership, says Hays.

The money raised from the sale goes back to Connect Rwanda, which helps fund other expenses, like internet in the school and travel funds for teachers to come to the U.S. In addition to electronics collection, Connect Rwanda sells Rwandan Coffee here as a fundraiser for the group.

Gorilla’s Coffee is 100 percent Arabica Bourbon beans harvested and roasted in Rwanda; you can buy it online through connectrwanda.org or at a few local shops.

For more on Connect Rwanda, to buy Gorilla’s Coffee or donate unused technology, head to connectrwanda.org.

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Beachcombing tips & tricks BEING PREPARED MAKES A DAY OF LOOKING FOR BEACH TREASURES MORE FUN

By Mary McCarthy Mary McCarthy is the author of the new children’s book I Sea: A Beachcombing Treasure Hunt and the Education Chair of the North American Sea Glass Association.

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or many of us, when we aren’t at the beach, we’re thinking about the next time we will be at the beach. And when we get there, we want to make the most of our time by the shore. What are some ways we can take advantage of any and every moment we spend being next to a coastline?

“For me walking along the beach is so peaceful and enjoyable,” says Kim Hannon, president of the North American Sea Glass Association and

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founder of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass Festival in St. Michaels, where she owns the Ophiuroidea shop.

“So even if I don’t find sea glass or anything particularly special, I usually find some really cool driftwood or pretty beach stones. And I always remember to bring a trash bag to pick up trash on the beach while I hunt.

It’s also satisfying to help keep our waterways clean.”

Picking up trash before treasure is the best beachcombing tip of all.

There are lots of local beachcombing organizations where you can volunteer your time to take part in the International Coastal Cleanup or other annual or regular efforts to keep shorelines free of debris that can harm marine life.

That said, here are ten other tips and tricks to help you and your family enjoy your time at the beach searching for treasures. Whether along the Bay, its rivers and creeks or along the Atlantic, you can find amazing things if you just go out and look.

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Carrying a small bag that includes powerful waterproof sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles and even minimal first aid supplies can go a long way toward avoiding mishaps and encouraging prevention for annoyances like ticks on a beach trail or sunburn on your fun day.

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As the scouts say, "Be Prepared!" When beachcombing that means bringing a sand sifter and mesh waterproof collecting bag, as well as your basic beach items like sun hats, sweatshirts in case it gets breezy, towels, a picnic blanket, snacks, drinks, books, toys and anything age-appropriate for kids.

If you have to walk far from the car, it can be a pain to go back, so packing up your beach bag correctly the first time can save a lot of hassle.

BEACH BUDDIES

Sometimes low tide is at an early morning hour or a beach you want to try is far away, and it’s always good to be safe and comb a beach with a pal, so finding a friend to tag along makes for a fun time on beach walks.

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Before you even head to the beach, you can check the tides to plan the best time for your coastal visit.

Low tide is the ideal time to explore shorelines for interesting finds (though you should check the high tide line on your walk back). A

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It's not only ocean beaches that yield good beachcombing finds.

Lakes, rivers and creeks also offer a bounty of rich discoveries at the water’s edge. The Chesapeake has hundreds of miles of accessible shoreline to explore!

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT tides app can let you know what time to head out.

Consider planning your beach visit one to two hours before low tide in order to take full advantage of the low-tidal exploration zone. A full moon yields the lowest tides each month.

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Consider exploring coastlines by kayak or other small vessels. If you can get to a beach by car, so can everyone else, making unique beachcombing finds less likely. The Chesapeake Bay is rich with great discoveries, but they are more likely to be discovered by kayak than in a car.

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There are so many books and museums out there that detail the wonders of beachcombing and any particular interest you might have. If you’re into sharktooth hunting, visit the Calvert Marine Museum to learn everything you need to know and pick up a book so you can identify your finds as you hunt along the local beaches. |

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Whether it’s Richard Lamotte’s "Pure Sea Glass," Deacon Ritterbush’s "A Beachcomber’s Odyssey" or another local beachcombing book, it’s a great idea to learn more about the passionate hunt for beach finds and all the joys they have to offer.

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The beach isn’t just for summer. The summer is when tourists most commonly visit beaches. The other three seasons of the year are actually when it’s best to get outside and explore beaches that are being less frequented. Uninhabited winter beaches are often the best for combing because of their undisturbed finds.

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Whether you join online beachcombing communities or find local conferences where you can meet others who share your passion.

Sea glass, shells, fossils, metal detecting, and shark teeth each have entire communities and informational conferences dedicated to their study.

get out TONS OF FUN THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

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Wonderful Wednesdays in June at Watkins Park

Come out for an evening of outdoor fun with friends and family, including unlimited rides on the train and carousel and rounds of miniature golf for one price per person. The outdoor patio and surrounding grounds are the perfect places to bring and enjoy an outdoor snack or picnic dinner. $5–$7. 5–8 p.m. Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro. outdoors.pgparks.com

Public Archaeology Days

Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Excavate test units, screen soils for artifacts, and map remains associated with an 18th-century plantation on the Park grounds. Free; registration is required.

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park, Leonardtown. jefpat.org/publicarchaeology.html

Tides and Tunes: Summer Concert Series

Thursdays. June 13–Aug. 15. Thursdays weekly.

Music from all genres against backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Free, $10 donation suggested.

7–8:30 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis. amaritime.org P H O T O B Y FA C E B O O K . C O M / U N I V E R S O U L C I R C U S

Friday Night Farmers’ Market & Classic Car Cruise-In

Fridays. This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including, fresh, flavorful fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers, and bedding 6–9 p.m. North Beach. md-calvertcountyedc.civicplus.com

Free Family Sundays

Sundays. Head to the Baltimore Museum of Art for free art-making workshops, drop-in activities for hands-on fun the whole family can enjoy. All materials are provided. Free. 2–5 p.m. Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore. artbma.org

Inner Harbor Kayak Tours

Universoul Circus Select days through June 16

This traveling circus shares world culture with everyone and each member of the audience leaves with a message: that everyone belongs. This year Universoul is coming to Security Square Mall in Baltimore May 30 to June 16, and at National Harbor June 20 to July 28. Tickets are $15–$30; children under 11 months free.

Security Square Mall, Baltimore and National Harbor. universoulcircus.com

Sundays. Join Baltimore City Recreation & Parks and the Healthy Harbor Initiative for an Inner Harbor Kayaking Tour! Ages 13 and up. Tours are offered every Sunday, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. $20–$30. Maryland Science Center, Water Taxi Landing, Baltimore. eventbrite.com

1 Saturday Spring Fling

Bring the whole family to this something-foreveryone festival to celebrate spring. There will be a car show, swap meet and flea market, beer tasting, fitness challenge and family activities.

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HoNFEST

Bowiefest P H O T O F R O M FA C E B O O K . C O M / H O N F E S T

June 8–9. Celebrate the Hons of Baltimore with live music, food, children’s activities and all the beehives and bouffants you can handle. Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m; Sun. Noon–8 p.m. Hampden, Baltimore. honfest.net

Free. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. NSA Annapolis, Annapolis. navymwrannapolis.com

Annapolis Greek Festival

May 30– June 2. Family-friendly festival with Greek dance performers, cuisine, music and more.

Thurs. 4–10 p.m; Fri. 11 a.m–10 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Free.

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Annapolis. annapolisgreekfestival.org

Bike & Brunch Tours: Baltimore City & Neighborhood Tour

1, 8, 29. Get to know Baltimore beyond the harbor and standard tourist attractions. Come alone, bring friends, or bring family on this bike and brunch around the city. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Harbor East Bike Share Station, Baltimore. eventbrite.com

St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day

Discover St. Clement’s Island State Park and its history as the site of Maryland’s first colonial landing in 1634. Enjoy free admission as well as boat rides to St. Clement’s Island State Park for a day of history, fun activities, interesting exhibitor, and scenic waterside vistas. Free. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

St. Clement’s Island. visitstmarysmd.com

Dinosaur Park Open House

1, 15. Check out the Dinosaur Park on the first and third Saturday of every month. Noon–4 p.m.

Dinosaur Park, Laurel. mncppc.org

Imagination Bethesda

This annual street festival will celebrate children and the arts with cultural and educational activities by local businesses and organizations, musical entertainment and more for the 12-and-under crowd. Free. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Woodmont Ave. and Elm St., Bethesda. bethesda.org

Kids & Kaboodle

Pony rides, book giveaway, arts and crafts, games and prizes, visits with community helpers, and refreshments. Free. Weems-Whelan field, Maryland Hall, Annapolis. theccm.org

Maritime Day & Blessing of the Fleet

This new event at CBMM will celebrate both the start of its construction of a new Maryland Dove and the traditions kept alive in its working Shipyard.

There will be a Blessing of the Fleet, discounted boat rides, and local food and drink. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

Special Olympics Maryland Horse Show

Horse Show presented by the Special Olympics.

8 a.m. Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro. pgparks.com

Frederick Festival of the Arts

May 31–June 2. Juried fine arts festival featuring over 110 artists from across the country. 6–8 p.m.;

Carnival rides, performances, contests, food and drinks, an arts and crafts fair, business expo, and local organizations. Free. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Allen Pond Park, Bowie. cityofbowie.org

Feast of St Anthony Italian Festival

June 1–2. Italian food, vino, beer, vendors, art display, bingo, bocce tournament and children’s activities. Free. Sat. Noon–8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.– 7 p.m. Exeter and Stiles Streets, Baltimore. promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org

Downs Park Family Day

Music, crafts, kids games, and food. Free.

Noon–4 p.m. Downs Park, Pasadena. facebook.com/friendsofdownsparkinc

Cape St. Claire Strawberry Festival This fun annual festival features a parade, music, food, games, contests, children’s activities, live demonstrations, beer garden and strawberries in every form. Free. 10 a.m. 1223 River Bay Rd., Annapolis. cscstrawberryfestival.com

Calvert Green Living Expo

Demonstrations focused on sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Demonstrations, kids activities, workshops, and food. Free.

9 a.m.–2 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell. annmariegarden.org

Annapolis Arts Week

1–8. This city-wide festival features immersive art experiences, block parties, painting festivities, yoga, art exhibits and a whole lot more. Free.

Town-wide, Annapolis. annapolisartsweek.com

2 Sunday

Bayside Bash

Live music, food, adult beverages, and a cornhole tournament to support the Light House Shelter. $40; $50 at the door. Kids 10 and up $10.

2–6 p.m. Bay Ridge Marina, Annapolis. friendslhs.ejoinme.org/bayside2019

First Sunday Arts Festival

Arts and crafts vendors, food, live music and family fun. Free. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Calvert and West streets, Annapolis. firstsundayarts.com

Children’s Day on the Farm

Petting zoo, live entertainment, tractor parade, food, ox cart and pony rides and more. 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Free; some activities require a fee. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. jefpat.org

Family Movie Nights

Watch “Cars 3” on the Plaza screen. Rated

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Paint Annapolis

June 2–9. Outdoor painting competition in which painters from across the country create works depicting Annapolis architecture and atmosphere.

Free. Venues throughout Annapolis. mdfedart.com

3 Monday

Creepy Crawlers Preschool Program

3–4. Turtles are cold-blooded, carry their homes on their backs, and aren’t as slow as you think. Explore the turtles that call CBEC home and learn what to do if you find one. For ages 2–5. Registration required. $3 members; $5 nonmembers. 10–11:15 a.m.

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville. bayrestoration.org

4 Tuesday

Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival

June 4–15. Two weeks of concerts, artist showcases, open rehearsals and more. Various venues, Easton. chesapeakechambermusic.org

AACHS Strawberry Festival

Celebrate all things strawberry with crafts, demonstrations, strawberry wine and shortcake, plus entertainment for kids and adults. Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Benson-Hammond House, Linthicum. aachs.org

Every Step Counts

Art on the Avenue Block Party

Block party held in conjunction with Annapolis Arts Week. Food, artists, drinks, vendors and juried art exhibition. 4–8 p.m. Free. State Circle, Annapolis. annapolisartsweek.com

9 Sunday

Concert in the Park

This family-friendly Walk/Bike/5K celebration features face painting, dancing, music, games, a moon bounce, and so much more. 7–11:30 a.m.

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold. bellomachre.org/every-step-counts

Pack a picnic, bring a chair, and enjoy a free outdoor concert of opera, operetta, and musical theatre favorites. Free. 5 p.m. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. annapolisopera.org

St. Mary’s Crab Festival

End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival

Watch Dragon Boats race off the beach and enjoy local vendors, music and more on land, all to raise money and awareness for hunger in the community.

Free. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Boardwalk, North Beach. endhungercalvert.org/dragonboat

Kids Day

Mini golf, batting cage sessions, games, activities, vendors and more. Free. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Columbia SportsPark. columbiaassociation.org/kidsday

Southern Maryland Acoustic Music Assembly

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your preferred instruments or just come to listen. $5; Ages 5 and under free. 1–9 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center. annmariegarden.org

Song circles and acoustic jamming, followed by an evening concert, dinner, and contra dancing. Bring

Crabs, crab soup and other seafood dishes available for purchase, regional crafters, a crab picking contest, and live music. $7. Children 11 and under free. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown. visitstmarysmd.com

Sensory Friendly Day at the B&O

The Museum will open one hour earlier to accommodate children and guests on the Autism spectrum. Staff will modify museum lights and sounds and post extra signs to give guests a more accessible experience. Additional volunteers and staff will be available to support visitors throughout their stay.

Free with general admission. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org

Free First Thursday

Enjoy free admission to the entire museum the first Thursday of every month. Free. 10 a.m. Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore. mdhs.org

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Half Price Friday Nights

Fridays receive half-price admission on tickets purchased after 5 p.m. at the National Aquarium. $12–$20. 5–8 p.m. National Aquarium, Baltimore. aqua.org

8 Saturday

Phish Tribute for Kids with Phoam

Phish fans, here’s your chance to take your kids to hear Phish's music live and still get home for nap time. Phoam features members of Psycho Killers, ELM and Weekapaug Orchestra, who, together, have seen more than 300 Phish shows and pay close attention to Phish's delicate and challenging compositions. Plus, they know how to jam. Kids 2 and up, $14; Adults $17; family $50. Power Plant Live, Baltimore. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. wtmd.org

Thomas Point Lighthouse Tours

8, 15. Take a 30-minute boat rides to and from the lighthouse, with opportunities to photograph the lighthouse from every angle, and a one-hour interior tour. $80. 9 a.m. and noon. Annapolis Maritime Museum. amaritime.org

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BBQ contest, live music, a classic car show, food and craft vendors, children’s area and lots of great food. $3–$10; ages 3 and under free. Noon–7 p.m.

The Showplace Arena, Upper Marlboro. pgparks. com/710/Beltway-BBQ-Showdown

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Father’s Day Magic Show

Celebrate dad with a family-friendly magic show. $40. 2 p.m. Illusions, Baltimore. illusionsmagicbar.com

June 11

Dad’s Day Beer Craft

Create your very own rustic bottle-cap crab. Ages 21 and older. BYOB. $25. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Night Owl Gallery, Baltimore. nightowlgallery.net

June 16

Wade into the river with Senator Bernie Fowler to check for clarity and increase awareness of the condition of the Patuxent River. Environmental Exhibits, hands-on activities, live music, and food.

Free. 1–4 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. jefpat.org

River Romp

9, 23, 27. Bring your own picnic, and join a Robinson Naturalist at the river for lunch and fun, family-friendly river games, search the stream for big and small animals, and make boats and race them downstream. Come dressed to get wet. $6; $25 per family. Thurs. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 12:30pm. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. visithowardcounty.com

Frederick Summer Concert Series

This family-friendly concert will take place in the beautiful Great Bowl, the centerpiece of Ladew’s 22 acres of formal and historical gardens. $18 adults, $15 students, under 5, free. 6–8 p.m. Ladew Gardens, Monkton. ladewgardens.com

June 9–Aug. 25. Sundays. Weekly musical entertainment from a variety of artists, with food vendors available. See website for performance schedule. Free. 7 p.m. Baker Park Bandshell, Frederick. celebratefrederick.com/events/ summer-concert-series

Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K

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Groovin’ in the Grass

10K, run predominantly on the B&A Trail. Prizes awarded. Registration required. $5–$20. 8 a.m. Severna Park High School, Severna Park. annapolisstriders.org

Father’s Day Canoe

Discover wildlife in the Patuxent River wetlands. Bring water, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, a lunch, and shoes that can get wet. Free.

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Jug Bay, Lothian. jugbay.org

Dad’s Day Challenge

Creepy Crawlers Preschool Program

10–11. Jiggly Jellyfish: Discover the characteristics of these boneless blobs and see if you can spot them from the dock. $3–$5. 10–11:15 a.m.

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville. bayrestoration.org

13 Thursday

Summer Concert: Sweet Leda

Celebrate Father’s Day colonial-style. Hands-on activities highlighting different colonial trades, 18th-century entertainment, colonial cooking and more. Free. Noon. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. outdoors.pgparks.com

Kick off the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s summer concert series with Sweet Leda. 7 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, Annapolis. amaritime.org

Tennison: Father’s Day Cruises

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Father’s Day brunch cruise at 11:30 a.m.; Evening cruise at 5 p.m.

Registration required by June 14. $15–$30. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Father’s Day Tours

Bring your dad, grandpa, or other special gentleman for a guided tour of the house. One free admission with each paid admission.

Noon–3 p.m. Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale. pgparks.com

Father’s Day Cruise

Take Dad out for a Father’s Day Brunch sail on the schooner Woodwind. $94 per adult; $54 per child. 10 a.m. Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Annapolis. schoonerwoodwind.com

Columbia Festival of the Arts

June 14–30. This two-week summer festival provides unique arts and entertainment experiences including Lakefest, performances, children’s activities and more. Free. Various venues. columbiafestival.org

Antique & Classic Boat Festival

June 14–15. Tour antique and classic boats, while enjoying live music, food, vendors, workshops, demonstrations, and family activities. $18; $6 for ages 6–17; Free for ages 5 and under. Price includes 2-day admission. Fri. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

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Fridays. Play cornhole, Connect Four, giant Jenga, hula hoops, hopscotch, and other life-size family games. Plus giveaways and a DJ spinning your favorite summer jams. Free. 4 p.m. National Harbor. nationalharbor.com

Friday Night Concert Series

Fridays through Aug. 23. Beer and wine garden, visits from participating restaurants and retailers, live music and fun for the kids. Free. 7–8:30 p.m.

Annapolis Towne Centre. visitatc.com

Recreation Center/Truxton Park, Annapolis.

7:30 a.m. www.annapolis.gov/truxtunyouthtriathlon

17 Monday

Lakefront Summer Festival

June 17–Sept. 29. Concerts, movies, dancing and weekly fun at the Lakefront. Performers and complete schedule TBA. Downtown Columbia Lakefront, Columbia. columbiaassociation.org

20 Thursday

World’s Largest Swim Lesson

A 30-min Swim Lesson led by Certified Swim Instructors. The Lesson will be taught simultaneously at thousands of pools and aquatic facilities worldwide. Free. 9:30 a.m. Chesapeake Beach Water Park. chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com

Universoul Circus

Select days through July 28. See Highlight, page 25.

National Harbor. universoulcircus.com

15 Saturday

Fossil Field Experience

Learn about fossils, where to find them, how to identify them and what they can tell us about the past. $20. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Ninja � Dance � Gymnastics Tumbling � Art � Music & More!

Touch-a-Truck

Superior Instruction & Personal Growth Through Innovative Classes

Trucks of different sizes will be available to touch and sit in. $5. 10 a.m.–noon. St. Martin’s Church, Annapolis. theccm.org

OC Air Show

June 15–16. This annual air show features a wide array of military jet demos, aerobatic performers, formation flight teams and parachute teams. Free, premium beach viewing tickets available. See website for schedule. Beach near the Show Center, Ocean City. ocairshow.com

Galactic Con

Galactic Con features hundreds of special guests, vendors and artists. Vendors specialize in comics, anime, toys, books and pop culture. Multiple artists and creators will be present to display their work and offer sketches. $10, or $20 per family. 11a.m.– 6 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship galactic-con.com

Movies on the Beach

Bring your beach chair or blanket and get comfy on the beach to watch Bumblebee. Dusk. Free. Town of North Beach, North Beach. northbeachmd.org

Offering Full & Half Day Summer Camps!

Enroll by the day or the week!

Arnold SevernaParkGymnastics.com 410-709-8130

Annapolis ThriveGymnastics.com 410-995-8130

St. Margaret’s Day School Kindergarten and Preschool Classes (Ages 2-5)

• MAEOE Green Certified School • STEM Program • Weekly Specials

• Financial Aid • Before & After Care •

• A Nut-Free School • MD EXCELS rated Level 5 • Summer Camps

Registration for Camp and Fall classes now open!

1605 Pleasant Plains Rd. • Annapolis, MD 410.757.2333 • www.StMargaretsDaySchool.org Our students are accepted without regard to sex, race, religion or national background.

Living History Cruise

Sail back into World War II aboard a national treasure. The SS John W. Brown, which will transport you back to wartime with live wartime music, flyovers by naval aircraft and tours of the ship.

8 a.m.–4 p.m. Cruise Maryland Terminal, Baltimore. ssjohnwbrown.org

16 Sunday

Truxton Youth Triathlon

This annual event that challenges kids ages 7 to 17 to complete a swim, bike and run event in a highlysupportive and motivating community environment.

Children can form a relay team of two to three children with friends or siblings. Entry fee includes race T-shirt and post-race goodies. $45–$75. Pip Moyer

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June 22

Maryland Foodie Fest

Lavender Festival

A family-friendly food festival brought to you by the Restaurant Association of Maryland. Food pairings and samplings, food competitions, live music, and kids zone.$25–$79. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen. marylandfoodiefest.com

Feeding Time with Live Animals

Help prepare and feed delicious salads to live turtles and lizards. Free. 12:30–1:30 p.m. Carrie Murray Nature Center, Baltimore. carriemurraynaturecenter.org

Eastport A Rockin’

Three stages with over 25 local bands, vendor booths, food and a kids’ area. $20. Kids 12 and under free. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Back Creek and Second Street, Eastport, Annapolis. eastportarockin.com

Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival

All-you-can-eat crabs, plus beer, music and more.

Family-friendly. Kids 3 and under, free. $59–$79.

11 a.m.–3 p.m. or 5–9 p.m. Rash Field, Inner Harbor, Baltimore. mdcrabfest.com

23 Sunday Mud Day Make a lavender wreath, wand, potpourri and pressed flowers. Enjoy a tea by the pond and tour lavender fields. Learn how to take care of lavender plants. $5 adults, $3 children.

10 a.m.–6 p.m. Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm, Severn. willowoakherbs.com

Leagues, Camps and Sports for Kids and Adults of all Ages!

Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Baseball and More!

867 Buttonwood Trail Crownsville, MD

543 Old Stage Road Glen Burnie, MD

License# 130684

License# 160256

410-923-3192

410-768-4526

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Bluegrass in the Blueberries

Live, local bluegrass music, blueberry picking, a moon bounce, hayrides, kid’s activities, hand-dipped ice cream, and local wineries.

2019 Best of Annapolis Award

Two Convenient Locations!

Ages 2 - PreK • Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum • Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Small, Caring Environment • Foreign Language Programs

Family-friendly muddy mayhem including squishy art projects, a play in the mud kitchen, create a terrarium, paint with mud, giant mud pit and more. $5. Noon–4 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, Dowell. annmariegarden.org

We also host birthday parties, child developm ent classes, schools out camps.

Sign up for Summer Camp!

Exit 10 Off I-97, in Millersville

www.benfieldsc.com 410-987-5100

• Ages 6 weeks – 5 years old • Loving & Nurturing Environment • Approved MSDE Curriculum • Spanish & Sign Language • Call to schedule a Tour 190 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Suite 190 Annapolis, MD

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calendar | june Free. Noon–4 p.m. Godfrey’s Farm, Sudlersville. godfreysfarm.com

cohesion. Free. 10 a.m. National Mall, Washington, D.C. festival.si.edu

27 Thursday

Annapolis Pride Parade & Festival

Hamilton

25–30. With a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now.

8 p.m. Hippodrom, Baltimore. france-merrickpac.com

The parade will begin at Amos Garrett Boulevard at West St. and continue finish at Calvert St. and West St. The Festival will feature vendors, live music, drag queen storytimes and more to celebrate Annapolis’s LGBTQ community. Free. Noon–5 p.m. Annapolis annapolispride.org

Pasadena Toy Expo

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Breakfast with the Penguins

Waddle over to the penguin pen at the Maryland Zoo to learn about their daily routines and habitat.

8a.m. Maryland Zoo, Baltimore.

50 Years Over the Rainbow

Marking 50 years since the world lost Judy Garland, the NSO and a trio of exceptional singers remember the immortal music and extraordinary cultural impact of Judy Garland—star of The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, A Star Is Born, and more. 8–10 p.m. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. kennedy-center.org

29 Saturday

Mud Day and Play

Celebrate all things mud with activities, games and more. Come prepared to get messy. $5. 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Carrie Murray Nature Center, Baltimore. carriemurraynaturecenter.org

This toy, comics and collectibles show features toys from all your favorite lines such as Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Mego. Comic dealers will have a wide range of eras and publishers including Marvel and DC. $5; children under 12, free. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Benfield Sportscenter, Millersville. pasadenatoyexpo.com

30 Sunday

Summer Pops Concert

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner to this free Summer Pops Concert at the Chrysalis. The whole family will love classic film scores by John Williams, Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, music from the Good, Bad, and the Ugly and Magnificent Seven, patriotic songs, and the ultimate outdoor classic: The 1812 Overture! Free.

7 p.m. Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. columbiaorchestra.org

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CONCERT SERIES Anne Arundel County

Friday Night Summer Concert Series

Tides and Tunes: Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series at Waugh Chapel Towne Centre

Quiet Waters Park Concert Series

Fridays June 7– Aug. 23. Beer and wine garden, visits from participating restaurants and retailers, and live music. Free.

7–8:30 p.m.

Annapolis Towne Centre. visitatc.com

Sat., June 1–Aug. 24. Free outdoor concert series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Beer and wine garden. 7–8:30 p.m.

Waugh Chapel Towne Center, Gambrills. visitwaughchapel.com

Bayside Summer Concert Series at Downs Park

Sun. June 2–30.

Alcohol is not allowed. Free.

6–8 p.m. Downs Park, Pasadena. aacounty.org

Goshen Farm Acoustic Series ■ Childcare - age 2+ ■ Nursery School - age 3+ ■ Pre-K - age 4+ ■ Kindergarten - Full Day - age 5+ ■ Before & After Care - up to age 7 ■ Talented & Gifted Programs Pre-K Scholarships Available For Low Income Families on Food Stamps or Below 300% FPG

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June 28–Aug. 30.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and enjoy live music from local artists. Free.

6:30–8:30 p.m.

Historic Goshen Farm & Educational Center, Annapolis. goshenfarm.org

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Thursdays June 13– Aug. 15. Music from all genres against backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Free, $10 donation suggested.

7–8:30 p.m.

Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis.

Amaritime.org

Sat., July 13–Aug. 24.

Most concerts are 6–8 p.m. but some start earlier. Free.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. No smoking or alcohol permitted and pets must be leashed. Plan to arrive early for parking. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. aacounty.org

London Town and Gardens Summer Concert Series

Sun. July 28–August 25. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. No alcohol is allowed to be brought on site. Pets are welcome. Rain or shine. Free, donations are appreciated.

5–7 p.m. Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater. historiclondon town.com For concert series in Baltimore, Frederick, Prince George's Talbot, Queen Annes, and Washington County's visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily. com/SummerConcerts

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DATE NI G HT & MORE

stay inspired

Taking your Hangout From Man to Dude

BY STEVE ADAMS

F

ormer New York Times columnist

have a reason to get together and socialize

may not be a true “sport” or

Jennifer 8. Lee first defined

on a one-on-one basis.

purposeful exercise, it usually involves

“man dates” in 2005 as “two

But as great as man dates might be, it

some form of physical movement and

heterosexual men socializing

seems that almost anything could fall under

activity. And most likely it’s not an every-

without the crutch of business or

Ms. Lee’s very expansive definition. Dinner at

weekend thing.

sports. It is two guys meeting for the kind

a restaurant? Man date. Walking your dogs

So, while attending a baseball game or

of outing a straight man might reasonably

at the park? Man date. Going to a concert?

playing a round of golf may be your go-to

arrange with a woman.”

You get the idea. . . .

way to spend an afternoon during Men’s

Their purpose, she continued, is for men

But a “dude date” is something much

Health Month this June (or as a Father’s Day

of a certain age—more specifically the

more specific. At its essence, it’s an outing

gift—hint, hint, ladies), here are a few verb-

post-college age, when life becomes more

that, while not exclusive to men, is more

centric ideas to take your next hang-out from

structured and free time more scarce—to

likely to be arranged between men. Though it

“man” to “dude.”

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stay inspired PHOTO BY URBAN AXES

CHESAPEAKING (aka Getting on the Water)

AIMING AND THROWING THINGS

DRIVING Go-Karts, Cars and more!

Though “Wedding Crashers“ famously

If you’re more of a land-lover, you might

This last category involves four wheels and

branded Maryland as the state of crabcakes

prefer to relax with a buddy over what

horsepower.

and football, we all know that our brand

could be called a semi-sport: an activity that

Starting with the smallest, go-karting is a

also means enjoying the Bay.

involves action, competition and maybe even

great activity for a group of dudes because it

a bit of friendly betting but, very importantly,

allows everyone to participate at once and,

little to no cardiovascular work.

of course, talk some friendly smack to each

The main dude in my life, my 75-year-old dad, takes me or one of his friends on his Ranger Tug out joy rides on the South or

Shooting pool, for example, can provide

other both before and after the race. There

Severn rivers with him often. It’s the one and

an ideal environment for a good dude date.

are plenty of tracks in Central Maryland

only dude date that never gets old. Proving

“Pool makes you think and forces you to

including the half-mile, 20-turn Crofton Go-

the cross-generational appeal of dude dates

focus but also allows you to talk to each

Kart Raceway (croftongokartraceway.com);

on the Bay, 27-year-old Chris Wilkinson of

other, so it’s a nice way to catch up with

Autobahn, with its Italian pro-karts that can

Chesapeake Beach, says going out on his

friends,” said 29-year-old Andre Jones, who

reach 50 miles-per-hour; and the Big Easy

Carolina Skiff for a half-day of fishing or

plays at Union Jack’s in Annapolis, the Bank

Speedway, offering both single- and two-

crabbing on the Bay is the perfect way to

Shot Bar and Grill in Laurel, and Center

seater karts, at Six Flags America in Upper

catch up with his friends.

Pocket in Crofton.

Marlboro (sixflags.com).

“While I happen to have a girlfriend who

The same can be said for any of the

Moving up in both speed and cost—

loves fishing and crabbing almost as much

many other target-facing activities: shooting

though, notably, there happens to be a

as me, that’s not the case for a bunch of my

guns, shooting arrows (I highly recommend

Groupon currently available—is Velocity

friends,” says Wilkinson. “Once or twice a

trying a class at Anne Arundel Archers

Driving (velocitydriving.com) in Waldorf,

month we’ll go out for a couple hours, see if

(annearundelarchers.org) in Gambrills, if

where you and your most adrenaline-loving

we can catch anything, and just relax and

you’ve never tried it), throwing darts, or even

buddy can bond over the shared experience

talk about what’s going on in our lives. To be

throwing axes (Urban Axes in Baltimore)

of driving two, four, or seven laps around

honest, I think we’d keep doing it even if we

like those you’ve probably seen at the

Regency Furniture Stadium in your choice of

never caught anything because it’s so nice to

Renaissance Faire.

an Aston Martin, Corvette Z06, Lamborghini,

just be outside and chill together.”

If you don’t happen to own or have access

One of my coworkers, in fact, loved axethrowing so much after trying it just once

Nissan GT-R, or Porsche 911 Turbo S. As the lucky co-owner of a family farm

to whatever type of floatable you desire, a

with his sons at Autobahn Indoor Speedway

with a John Deere backhoe and multiple

quick Google search will show that there are

(autobahnspeed.com) in Jessup, that he

tractors, however, my top behind-the-wheel

tons of places for you and a friend to rent

bought his own set on Amazon, constructed

recommendation is taking a trip to the Heavy

equipment, from Annapolis Sailing School’s

his own targets, and has made throwing

Metal Playground (heavymetalplayground.

(annapolissailing.com) Rainbow 24s to

a regular post-work or weekend bonding

com) in Boonsboro, where anyone eight

kayaks and SUPs from Patuxent Adventure

activity with his boys. “It’s pretty awesome.

years of age and older can dig holes, move

Center (paxadventure.com) in Solomons, or

We throw, we talk about stuff, and we relax.

dirt, bury and stack tires, and even smash

Capital SUP in Annapolis (capitalsup.com).

I highly recommend it to dudes out there.”

cars for 15, 30, or 45 minutes.

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Events worth hiring a babysitter favorite Talking Heads tracks. Soak in your favorite songs while perfectly blended beats mix with 360-degree psychedelic graphics in an immersive music show. $15. 7–9 p.m. Maryland Science Center, Baltimore. mdsci.org

Get Crooked Fest

Food trucks, lots of live music, local breweries and brews to benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership.

Over 21 only. $25–$35. 2–9 p.m. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville. getcrookedfest.com

The Secret Garden Tour

June 1–2. Tour the “Secret Gardens” of Annapolis featuring private gardens. $30; $35 day of. Noon–5 p.m. Downtown Annapolis. hammondharwoodhouse.org

Great Grapes! Wine, Art & Music Festival

Wine, beer, specialty pavilions, kids’ area, and live music. $29–$39. 1–8 p.m. Children 12 and under free. Oregon Ridge Park, Hunt Valley. uncorkthefun.com

2 Sunday

Chef Egg Live: Farmers’ Market Family Classes

Join Baltimore’s own Chef Egg at the Baltimore Farmers Market and Bazaar the first Sunday of every month for a unique cooking class. 9:30– 11 a.m. Baltimore. eventbrite.com

5 Wednesday

Dinner Under the Stars JUNE 22 | Pints 4 Paws Festival

Monthlong

1 Saturday

Through June 30. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, Rose, the ultimate show business mother. $22; ages 11 and under $12. Bowie Playhouse.

2ndstarproductions.com

Over 100 beers, unlimited samples and live music from 10 bands, plus delicious food and a VIP boat ride. Noon–5 p.m. $55–$110. St. Michaels. stmichaelsbrewfest.com

Gypsy

Towards Zero

Through June 22. When a house party gathers at Gull’s Point, Neville Strange finds himself caught between his old wife Audrey and his new flame Kay. The Colonial Players, Annapolis. thecolonialplayers.org

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St. Michaels Brewfest

Taste of 3 Cities Food Truck Festival

The region’s top 60 food trucks, plus beer, wine, art and a kids’ zone. All day live music. $15–$65. Noon–9 p.m. Patterson Park, Baltimore. tasteof3cities.com

Music Under the Dome

Experience music in motion as planetarium operators fly you through the universe to your

West Street closes and is filled with cafe tables reminiscent of the open-air cafes in Paris and the piazzas of Rome. Live music, special art exhibits and canopy lights. Free to attend; dining prices vary. Reservations at participating restaurants strongly recommended. 6–10 p.m. West Street, Annapolis. dinnerunderthestars.org

6 Thursday

Rock the Dock

Beer, wine, orange crushes, oysters, local BBQ and appetizers, and live music by Sean Hetrick and the Leftovers. Games, raffles and silent auction prizes. $55. 6–9 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. annapolisrotaract.org

Fashion for a Cause

Signature cocktails, food and DJ. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Chesapeake Kids. Tickets start at $90. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Porsche of Annapolis. hospicechesapeake.org

7 Friday

Capital Jazz Fest

June 7–9. Thirty national acts on two big stages. $79–$155. Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia. capitaljazz.com/fest

8 Saturday ArchiTrex Tour

The historic district of Annapolis is a museum without walls, a treasure trove of architecture and preservation. Celebrate and learn about the city’s most notable and celebrated examples of 17th- and 18th-century architecture on a two-hour walking tour, developed and led by local architects. $22 adults, $14 children 14 and under. 10 a.m.–noon. City Dock, Annapolis. annapolis.org

JIG Culture Fest

CultureFest is the biggest multi-cultural event to hit the DMV with Reggae icons performing live. Plus, there will be designated Reggae, Soca and Afrobeats Zones will playing exciting music from International DJs all day long. There will also be an International Food Court, Craft Village, and numerous Bars offering exotic drinks by expert mixologists. $45–$100. 1–9 p.m. National Harbor, Oxon Hill. culturefestdmv.com

Bands in the Sand

This beach party with live music, food and plenty to drink benefits the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. $175–$500. 5–10:30 p.m. Philip Merrill Environmental Center, Annapolis. cbf.org/bandsinthesand

9 Sunday

Wine in the Wind

Two-hour sail around the Chesapeake Bay while sampling wonderful wines on the Schooner Woodwind. Along with each wine is a perfectly paired bite. Raise the sails, steer the boat or just sit back and relax. $83. 4–6 p.m. Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. schoonerwoodwind.com

11 Tuesday

Dad’s Day Beer Craft

Create your very own rustic bottle-cap crab. Ages 21 and older. BYOB. $25. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Night Owl Gallery, Baltimore. nightowlgallery.net

13 Thursday HA Happy Hour

Visit the William Paca Garden after hours for drinks, snacks, and fun. $12. 5–7 p.m. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. annapolis.org

14 Friday

Pride & Joy: The Marvin Gaye Musical

14–16. From the secret diary of Anna Gordy Gaye comes the greatest Motown love story never told: “Pride & Joy.” $25–$96. 8 p.m. Modell-Lyric Performing Arts Center, Baltimore. modell-lyric.com

JUNE 14 | The Marvin Gaye Musical

15 Saturday

21 Friday

This day-long lighthouse adventure cruise will take you to Point No Point, Point Lookout, Smith Point, Solomons Lump, Hooper Island and Drum Point lighthouses. Lunch on your own at the Bayside Inn on Smith Island. Preregistration required. $130.

7:45 a.m.; returning around 4 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Learn techniques of pyrography, the art of drawing with fire. Applying the drawing techniques of pointillism and cross-hatching with the use pyrography pen, you will learn the basics of creating a range of tones and shadowing burning your artwork into wood. Finalize your work with a clear gloss to bring out the warm tone of freshly charred wood. $65. 6–9 p.m. ArtFarm, Annapolis. artfarmannapolis.com

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise— Southern Bay

Pints for Paws Homebrewing and Craft Beer Festival

Sample more than 40 homebrews and local craft brewery beer, food truck fare, live music, a silent auction, vendors and more, all to support the Anne Arundel County SPCA. 2–6 p.m. Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis. eventbrite.com.

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ

Samplings of beer and bourbon, plus barbecue, live music, a game area, and children’s activities. $40 and up. Check website for session times. National Harbor. drinkeatrelax.com/shop-category/2129

16 Sunday

Father’s Day Cruise

Take Dad out for a Father’s Day Brunch sail on the schooner Woodwind. $94 per adult; $54 per child.

10 a.m. Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Annapolis. schoonerwoodwind.com

Woodburning Workshop

22 Saturday Beerfest

Enjoy local brews, food, arts and crafts vendors, activities and historical and artisanal crafts, and period gaming. $10–$25. Noon–6 p.m.

Historic St. Mary’s City Museum, St. Mary’s City. stmaryscitybeerfest.org

Pints 4 Paws Festival

Sample more than 40 homebrews, local craft brews and a get commemorative pint glass. There will also be food trucks, a band, vendors, and silent auction. $10–$55. 2–6 p.m. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. eventbrite.com

29 Saturday

Camp Pandion—A Jug Bay Summer Camp for Adults

Enjoy an evening of food, fine wine, friendship, flowers, and fun in the William Paca Garden, while indulging in culinary creations prepared by the area’s premier chefs, and strolling through the luxurious English-style gardens. $75. 6–9 p.m.

William Paca House, Annapolis. annapolis.org

29–30. This is the camp for the adventure-seekers, the outdoor-wanderers, the adults of summer who for just one weekend, want to pretend like they never grew up. SUP the river, muck through the marsh, play capture the flag, practice yoga with goats, and gather ’round the bonfire with s’mores & beverages.

Camp fee includes all meals and snacks for 24 hours along with all activity materials. $60. Bring your own tent and overnight materials. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. jugbay.org

20 Thursday

Yoga at the Zoo

19 Wednesday Paca Girlfriends Party

Make It/Take It: Art Happy Hour

Bring out your creative side at Strathmore at this unique happy hour pARTy with a hands-on art project. $20. 7 p.m. The Mansion at Strathmore, North Bethesda. strathmore.org

Animals have been a core element of yoga poses for centuries. From downward dog to cow, to lizard, cat and more, wildlife has a deep tie to this ancient practice. $15–$25. 8–10 a.m. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

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r e m m Su is coming!

Need fun activities for your family this summer?

Every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day and beyond we highlight a different activity for your family.

Great places to swim, fun museums to visit, interesting hikes and outdoor adventures, family-friendly attractions and other ways to enjoy a summer day.

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