Chesapeake Family Life June 2020

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Chesapeake Family Life is sending a huge hug to all essential workers, frontliners, teachers, and volunteers for all your service, commitment, courage and and efforts over the past few months.

We appreciate you!

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College Acceptances & Matriculations Our seniors embody a diverse array of interests and talents that will bring a richness and energy to their college campuses. We have students attending state schools, research universities, Ivy League colleges, liberal arts schools, historically black colleges and universities, and art schools. We have students playing NCAA sports and some intending to major in engineering, architecture, music, biochemistry, and graphic art design.

Seniors, you have truly had a spring like no others before you and we are incredibly proud of each one of you. We know you will make this world a better place and we cannot wait to see all you accomplish. Go Zags!

The list below comprises acceptances and matriculations (bold) reported to Key as of May 21, 2020.

Agnes Scott College American University Anne Arundel Community College Bard College (3) Belmont University (2) Berklee College of Music (2) Boston College Bowdoin College Brown University Bryn Mawr College (2/1) Carnegie Mellon University Catholic University of America (2) Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colgate University College of Charleston (3/1) College of the Holy Cross Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University-Fort Collins (2/1) Cornell College Cornell University Dartmouth College Denison University DePaul University Dickinson College (3/1) Drexel University (4/1) East Carolina University Eckerd College (2/1) Elon University (5/2) Emerson College Fordham University (3) Franklin & Marshall College (2/1) George Mason University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College Goucher College (6/2) Hampton University High Point University (2) Hobart William Smith Colleges Hollins University

Hood College (3) Howard University Ithaca College (2) Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College (2) Keystone College Lafayette College Louisiana State University Loyola University of Maryland (3/1) Manhattan College Marist College Marymount Manhattan College Massachusetts Institute of Technology McDaniel College (7) Miami University - Oxford Michigan State University (2/1) Muhlenberg College The New School (2) Notre Dame of Maryland University Oberlin College Occidental College Pace University-New York City (2) Pennsylvania State University - Abington (2) Pennsylvania State University - Erie Pratt Institute Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2) Roanoke College Robert Morris University Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University-New Brunswick (2) Salisbury University (6/2) San Francisco State University Savannah College of Art & Design (3/2) School of Visual Arts Seton Hall University Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Spelman College St. John’s College

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (2/1) Swarthmore College (2/1) Syracuse University (3/2) Temple University Towson University (4/3) Union College-Schenectady (2) The University of Akron The University of Alabama (2/1) University of California-Berkeley (2/2) University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Cruz University of Delaware University of Denver (2) University of Georgia University of Kentucky University of Maryland (7/1) University of Maryland, Baltimore County (3/2) University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota-Morris University of Notre Dame (2) University of Pennsylvania (2/2) University of Pittsburgh (3/1) University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg University of Richmond (2/1) University of Rochester University of South Florida University of Tampa (3) University of Wisconsin-Madison Ursinus College (2) Vanderbilt University (2/1) Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Wake Forest University Washington College (8/2) West Virginia University (2) Widener University Willamette University (3/1)

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in this issue Features

Family Fun

13/ QUARANTINE CANDIDS PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

26/ BACKYARD CAMPING

Bring the fun of camping to your backyard or living room. Just don’t forget the S’mores.

Sharing photos from our community from their homes

16/ THE SUP WAY TO ENJOY THE BAY

Stay Inspired

If you’ve ever wanted to try standup paddleboarding with the kids, this is the summer to do it, here’s how and where to go about it.

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30/CELEBRATE DAD

Father’s Day will look a little different this year this year, but there are plenty of new ways to celebrate.

20/ 5 GREAT FISHING SPOT FOR FAMILIES

We’ve got tips on how to get started and where to go to enjoy a summer filled with great catches.

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DEPARTMENTS New & Notable 09/ 100 Days of Summer Preview 10/ Steps to Accept for Gigi’s Playhouse 11/ Supporting Local Businesses 11/ Buy Local for Dad 12/ Lifting the Family from Lockdown

07 / EDITOR'S LETTER Grateful for you

26 / THINGS TO DO IN JUNE

It’s not our regular Things to Do Calendar, but there’s still a lot of fun to be had this June!

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Grateful for You

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uring the past few months, which have been a rollercoaster of emotions for everyone, I have been incredibly lucky.

My family has been safe and healthy; I have been able to work from home; my children get along well; and my family and I have been able to spend time together. I have had a lot to be grateful for.

Perhaps what I am most grateful for, though, is my husband, John. He and I have always been a good team, but during the quarantine, he has been downright amazing. From the get-go, he totally took over schooling duties, turning our living room into a family office, with desks for the kids and a spot for our laptops. He makes sure the kids get up and running every morning and starts them on their classwork while I head upstairs to work. Through all of this, he’s also been keeping his own business afloat, working on house and yard projects (he and the girls even built a squirrel picnic table!), and making sure I’ve got time to do what I need.

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Some days have been extremely stressful, others a lot of fun. Through it all, you were there to make sure we were all okay. So, my biggest thanks to you, dear, as Father’s Day approaches, we will make sure you are thanked in accordance!

On that note, we’ve got ways to celebrate all of the awesome dads for Father’s Day on page 30. On page 11, you’ll find great gifts from local retailers to celebrate dad while supporting a local business! And on page 20, you’ll find a roundup of great spots to take the family fishing this summer—a perfect activity for dads and kids to get outside!

Thanks to all the dads. I hope you’re all well and ready for summer!

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new & notable LIFESTYLE

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ummer is here, and with it comes our 100 Days of Summer fun. Each day we’ll give you an idea for a fun activity, outing, craft, or event to attend. For June, we’ll focus on fun to be had at home, or in less populated areas—like hiking, biking, camping and fishing.

As things start to reopen around us, we’ll add in visits to the places that have opened. We’ll also have free downloadable content on our website, which you’ll find

Hiking

• Find the natural side of DC • Go gruff on the BIlly Goat Trail • Hike to a waterfall

Backyard Nature

• Make a squirrel picnic table • Go on a nature scavenger hunt • DIY naturalist equipment

associated with each week of 100 Days.

Follow along with 100 Days of Summer on Facebook, Instagram and our website, ChesapeakeFamily.com. If you want it all straight to your inbox, remember to sign up for our e-newsletters, which will deliver 100 Days ideas straight to you.

Have a safe and healthy summer. We’ll help you keep it fun! Here’s a hint to what’s coming in the first month of 100 Days of Summer!

Last Week of School Party

Water Week • Water olympics • DIY spray park • H₂0 Science Fun

• Pizza Party • Beach Picnics • Ice Cream Science

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Make History TOGETHER with Gigi’s Playhouse you can make history as 60 GiGi’s Playhouse locations and startups unite on June 6th to take 7 million Steps to Accept across America. With your help, we can reach our goal of 50 million steps for Global Acceptance and Step to Accept across the world!

Step to Accept for Gigi’s Playhouse

Help this volunteer-based business continue to educate and inspire.

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iGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, which serves over 400 families with Down syndrome members from all across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia by offering therapeutic, educational programs and tutoring funding was hit hard with the cancellation of its annual gala due to COVID-19. So in its place, the team has planned GiGi’s virtual “Step to Accept” Virtual run/walk/ride, which will take place on June 6 at noon. You can participate

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individually or start a team with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers or classmates.

Gigi’s has a goal of 50 million steps for Global Acceptance and Step to Accept across the world.

At GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, programs are free and offer engagement for all ages, from families with a prenatal diagnosis through adult individuals with Down syndrome. The programs focus on a variety of skills, including gross and fine motor skills,

literacy and math skills, social skills, and confidence–all with the goal of helping individuals with Down syndrome become their best selves.

The stay-at-home order has certainly put a damper on the fun and learning for all, but especially for individuals with Down Syndrome who do best with routine and a structured environment.

“When the coronavirus pandemic hit, GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis suspended all in-person Playhouse programming,” says Judith Co, Gigi’s Annapolis site coordinator “and moved to a virtual format supporting individuals and families who rely on our programs. GiGi’s provides weekly programs for all ages that are offered “live” virtual formatted both on a local level as well as on a national level.

Additionally, there are over 200 programs recorded for On Demand access to view from home.”

GiGi’s Playhouse is 99.9% volunteer run, led by members of the community including clinicians such as speech language therapists, physical therapists, and behavioral specialists, as well as generous people with a variety of relevant volunteer and career backgrounds who offer their time and services for free.

For the “Step to Accept” challenge, you and your team can walk, run or ride to help Gigi’s continue the on-going programs reaching families where they are until they can resume regular Playhouse operations.

Registration is $21 per adult / $10 per child. Donations are also accepted. For more information go to: gigisplayhouse. org/annapolis—click on events and then Step to Accept.

“We can’t say thank you enough to the awesome people who support, provide guidance and lead GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis programs,” says Co. “We are all missing seeing each other in person and can’t wait for the time we can return together safely, until then we’ll continue meeting together online, physically distantsocially connected!”

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Here’s to the Small Businesses These moms are making it happen even as the world changes around them

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recently picked up some new locally made face masks while wearing a face mask from my friend El, owner of Here. A Pop-Up Shop in Annapolis.

She is a hugger and so am I so now when we face each other, it is a combination of jazz hands and air hugs, six feet apart. No one now knows what to do with our hands.

Her small business is now allowed to have customers pick up their items curbside which is a blessing, but coordinating all of the timing and organizing and grouping and who is picking up when is a logistical curse.

And she is doing it all by herself.

And so is Lisa who owns Rasa Juice.

And Shannon who owns Mango & Main.

And my dear sister Angie who owns Rise n’ Grind, who like many other coffee shops are just now reopening because they have been forced to reevaluate and pivot every single aspect of how they run and reopen their businesses to keep every employee and customer safe.

And there are countless other leading ladies.

They are primarily all one woman shows. And they get it done. Every single day. And they are

also mothers. So now in addition to running websites, shipping orders and owning shops that haven’t had their doors open for weeks, they also have kids at home with all of the challenges of eLearning and the emotional roller coaster of parenting during a quarantine that come along with that role.

It is not the Targets or the Home Depots or Amazon who are taking a hit right now. It is the small businesses.

Here’s to the women who started with a dream and a vision. They have worked relentlessly and have sacrificed religiously to have these brick and mortar shops. They support the local artists and fairtrade makers around the globe. They give back.

They help support their own families, they adore their communities and they know their customers names. Their eyes light up above their masks when they see you for your contactless pickup. They have had to evolve in these hard times and they ask with grace for one thing in return, that you continue to show up for them.

And that isn’t even with your dollars because they know how challenging this time period is for everyone. But just by simply sharing their social

media posts you are showing your support; it is free and yet priceless at the same time. Please keep spreading the word of the small businesses.

They are the foundation of what makes this place we call home so beautiful and unique and inspires us all to keep dreaming yet this pandemic is pushing them to the sidelines and too many places are going to have to close their doors permanently, if they haven’t already. Long live the businesses that make this country different instead of those that make it feel overtaken and the same.

You have a choice of where you spend your well-earned dollars. So, the next time you need a gift or a juice or a face mask or a smile, please shop/drink/ share the love locally.

They need us now more than ever.

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You can find out more details and book signing info on her instagram @ katieyackleymoore. You can follow katie’s blog at ChesapeakeFamily.com/ onemoorething

BUY LOCAL FOR DAD

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ather’s Day is on its way, and with inperson shopping not as easy as it used to be, you might be wondering what to do for the dad in your life.

The good news is that local shops are still in business and are offering gifts, goods and services by pickup and delivery. Here are a few businesses in Anne Arundel County that are offering great packages, delicious food deliveries (chocolate strawberries, anyone?), and ways to treat Dad this year.

SJB Photography SJB offers personal property aerial photography and also sells aerial prints from around the area.

Happy Chicken Bakery Has Father’s Day cookie and dessert boxes available. Our Art Director purchased the Mother’s Day dessert box for her mom and it was a hit!

Forward Brewing Grab dad a 6-pack of Boat Beers or a Boat Beer Shandy from this nano-brewery and restaurant in Eastport.

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Lifting the Family from Lockdown

How to get back out and feel safe.

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s the restrictions lift on social distancing efforts, you might be ready to hit the beach, hit the road or organize some playdates for the kids to see their friends again. Or maybe not. The most important thing to remember is to trust your gut and choose what’s best for your family.

If you have older relatives whom you’d like to keep safe, maybe don’t invite grandma to dinner just yet. But if your best family friends (who’ve been able to stay at home with the same level of distancing as your family) ask you over for a backyard get together with the kids, you might be ready.

It’s going to be a rough navigation for each family as the summer unfolds. Don’t succumb to peer pressure if you’re not ready to head out with the kids in tow. Instead, as you feel out the world while it’s reopening, stay up to date on the most recent guidelines from your county and Maryland officials, and keep an eye on the CDC recommendations for any changes.

Here are some ways to look at some summer activities and the risk risk factors associated with them. In all situations, still use caution, stay home if you don’t feel well, and wear a mask when you can.

Medium Risk Activities

Restaurant dining

Sitting outside is best. Choose restaurants that are using safe practices set by the CDC.

STAY SAFE

Shopping

Heading back to your favorite local places is safe if the store is practicing customer limits, good cleaning protocols, and insisting customers wear masks and stay six feet apart.

Lower Risk Activities

Beaches

If you can stay six feet away from other beach-goers, the beach is a pretty safe bet!

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By bringing your own food and drinks, and keeping your distance, a backyard or driveway party is a relatively low-risk activity.

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• You’ll need masks for everyone over age 9; ages 2 to 9 are optional; kids under 2 should not wear masks.

• Keep 6 feet away from others when you can.

• Bring hand sanitizer, wipes or an alcohol spray with you.

• Remind kids to use the bathroom before you go out.

Camps are working hard to minimize group sizes, get sanitation processes in order and ensure the safety of kids and staff this summer in accordance with CDC and state guidelines. Read more at ChesapeakeFamily.com/campsafety

What about camps?

Camping

A great activity for summer; state parks and campgrounds are open.

Hiking and biking

Both are perfect for staying away from crowds and enjoying the outdoors.

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taying at home for months on end with our children has not been easy. The kids have been antsy, adults have been stressed.

But through it all, kids managed to have some fun, stay silly, and deal with the world around them in their own special ways. So of course, we asked you to share what your kids have been doing to pass the time. There were photos of kids happy to be outside, kids at work making masks and helping their communities, and just being plain-old goofy. We enjoyed all of them, and thank you for sharing them with our readers.

Congratulations to little Milyena, who celebrated her second birthday during the stay-at-home orders, and whose photo earned the most votes online!

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Quarantine Candid Winners 1. Brooklyn, Reese and Hunter getting silly together.

2. Winner Milyena celebrating her 2nd birthday!

3. Liam practicing good socially distant fun.

4. Mya and Addy getting some fresh air.

5. Sawyer and Barrett showing off their sign made to cheer up the walkers in their community!

6. Working from home at the Lombardi house.

7. Kylie loving life while splashing in puddles.

8. Myles and Savannah made a free bookmark stand for neighbors. The bookmarks had motivational or funny sayings to boost spirits!

9. When mom gives you bubbles to play with so she can do teach your siblings, what can go wrong?

10. Benji, age 5, making a “stained glass” window.

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Paddle boarding is a great way to get your kids on the water.

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tandup paddleboarding is a perfect activity for enjoying time on the water as a family.

Summer in Maryland means lots of things, but three Chesapeake Bay-related items top the list: dealing with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge that crosses it, enjoying delicious crabs harvested from it, and having lots of fun on it.

But getting out on the water can be a challenge, from having access to a boat (or at least a friend with one) to knowing how to operate it. Complicating matters further, boat trips not only take a great deal of planning and preparation but are unlikely to please everybody in your family, whether due to duration or destination.

That’s where standup paddleboarding (SUP) comes in.

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A SUPER WAY TO ENJOY THE BAY

by Steve Adams

SUP? SUP, short for standup paddleboarding, consists of using a paddle somewhat akin to a canoe paddle, but longer and lighter, to propel yourself through the water while standing on a buoyant fiberglass, plastic, foam, or inflatable board somewhat akin to a surfboard, but much longer and sturdier (apologies to the 99% of Marylanders who already knew this).

This sturdiness, along with the fact that SUPing requires neither wind nor waves (it’s actually much easier without them) and can be done on any type of water, makes it an ideal watersport for all ages and all types of people. As long as you choose an appropriate location and board, it’s great for everyone from families seeking a relaxing outdoor activity (children as young as five can paddle on small boards, while

those under five can sit on a board with an adult) to thrillseekers competing in open-water races.

Chris Hopkinson was born and raised in Annapolis and always loved being near the Bay but didn’t discover paddleboarding until 2014 when his wife gifted him a board as a way to get brief breaks from their three-kid household.

Hopkinson, who took to the sport so quickly that he will be making the first ever attempt to travel the entire length of the Bay on a board this September (visit BayPaddle.com to learn more), was happy to introduce his kids to the sport.

“Paddle boarding is a great way to get your kids on the water,” says Hopkinson. “I started with mine on the front of my board exploring some of the creeks and wildlife around the Bay. They gradually started using the board like a floating dock to

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swim off of, and now they paddle around with me on their own boards in some of those same creeks.”

Annapolis mom Laura Iversen echoes Hopkinson’s love of paddleboarding.

“I think it’s great to do with your kid, says Iversen. “There are so many cool places to go around here.” Iversen had been paddling for several years before her daughter, Sky, was born, and was excited to share the sport with her daughter when she got older. Iversen first enrolled Sky in the SUP Pup camp at Sunrise SUP on the South River when Sky was five. Now, three years later, Sky is able to paddle on a full-size board, “I love it,” says Sky. Her mom adds “We typically will go out together for a loop around the creek, but this is the first year she’s asked ‘can I go out by myself?’ “ Paddleboarding also great for sightseeing, as you can both look down at the water and out at the horizon. It’s also a great opportunity to get some full-body sun, and exercise your entire body—regardless of how fast you’re paddling.

Finally, as SUP yoga, a fast-growing exercise practiced on boards that are anchored but present a great challenge to balance nonetheless, proves, you can get a killer core workout on a SUP without even paddling.

All told, The Outdoor Foundation reported that 2.8 million Americans participated in standup paddleboarding in 2014, up from 2 million in 2013, and it wouldn’t be at all surprising if the number was well over 5 million by now.

SUPing Around the Chesapeake While SUPing originated in Hawaii and first caught on in the continental U.S. in California, its popularity has grown incredibly quickly in the Chesapeake region—meaning there are plenty of places to try it in the area.

For starters, if you have your own board or can borrow one you have a near-limitless number of options when it comes to places to launch—from public beaches to neighborhood docks, near whatever type of water you’re seeking. A few popular spots in the region include Beachwood Park on the Magothy River; Tucker Street on Weems Creek; Truxton Park on Spa Creek; Annapolis Maritime Museum on Back Creek; Quiet Waters Park on Harness Creek; Carr’s Wharf on the Rhode River; and Mayo Beach Park on the South River.

Wherever you go, just remember to take it slow, follow the SUPing and safety tips included here, and have fun!

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READY TO TRY? If you’re new to the sport and want an experts’ advice on both what kind of board to use, and perhaps a quick lesson on how to SUP, there’s no shortage of shops offering rentals and lessons—plus, for those who want to stay seated on the water, most of them rent more than just SUPs. Some of those in our area include:

Annapolis Canoe and Kayak

Capital SUP peaceful Back Creek,

Paddle or Pedal rents

kayaks, and SUPs from

Capital SUP rents

single and double

kayaks, SUPs, and

kayaks, row boats,

pedalboards; hosts a

pedal boats, SUPs,

wide variety of SUP,

and bikes at hourly

SUP yoga, and fitness

or full-day rates at

classes, summer

four locations: Quiet

camps, and lessons

Waters Park and

for everyone from

Jonas Green Park,

rookies to racers; and

in Annapolis; North

offers season-long

Beach Welcome

membership options

Center; and Breezy

that include unlimited

Point Beach and

equipment use.

Campground, in

“ACK” rents canoes, its shop in Eastport.

Directly across from

downtown Annapolis, it’s an ideal location for a calm ride Spa Creek Bridge, Ego Alley, or to the choppy mouth of the Severn.

Located at Ellen O.

Moyer Nature Park, on

Paddle or Pedal Paddle or Pedal –

Stand Up Paddle Annapolis

Sunrise SUP

Marina in Crownsville,

paddles, and camps,

Sunrise offers SUP rentals, lessons, group

Located at Smith’s

SUP Annapolis offers lessons, rentals, and easy access to a section of the Severn.

along with SUP yoga and on-land yoga, at Pier 7 Marina in Edgewater.

Chesapeake Beach.

Sup with a Day Trip

Because renting a board is a great way to explore new waters as well, it’s also worth considering a visit to one of the many outfitters throughout the Eastern Shore (a few include Shore Pedal & Paddle in St. Michael’s, Assateague Outfitters in Berlin (I promise from personal experience, there’s nothing like seeing wild horses from a SUP!), and Blackwater Paddle and Pedal Adventures in Cambridge); one of Boating in DC’s seven locations on the Potomac; or Ultimate Watersports, B’More SUP, or Middle River Stand Up Paddleboarding near Baltimore.

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Five Great Fishing Spots for Families

By Katie Riley

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ith COVID-19 changing the way we work, live and learn, many are finding that their favorite forms of entertainment are off-limits. Team sports and many summer camps are on hold as families find new ways to relax. One favorite pastime that has increased in popularity during the pandemic: fishing.

Every year more than 50 million Americans will go saltwater or freshwater fishing, and the sport is gaining in popularity as more families see the mental and physical benefits of fishing.

Charlie Ebersberger, owner of Anglers Sports Center, one of the area’s largest outfitters for fishing and boating, has seen a noted increase in traffic since reopening on May 1. “We’ve seen at least a 30-percent

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increase in interest from beginner anglers and families that want to teach their kids to fish,” Ebersberger says.

“Families are tired of being cooped up in the house all day and they want something that they can all participate in, but also remain socially distant. Fishing is the perfect activity for that.”

As fishing is mainly a solitary or small group pursuit, it is ideally suited for social distancing. In order to cast a rod, anglers will naturally need to be spaced apart, and a tranquil, peaceful spot may bring greater odds of a good catch. With more than a fifth of Maryland made up entirely of water, there are dozens of great saltwater and freshwater fishing options. These five fishing spots boast natural beauty, tranquility and the possibility of a big catch.

LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR This 2,400-acre reserve just outside of Towson is teeming with large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, white perch, crappie, pickerel, walleye, catfish, yellow perch and northern pike. At the fully equipped fishing center, anglers can rent rods, tackle, kayaks and small boats. Food and sundries are also available.

12101 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix 410-887-7692 baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/fishingcenter

CENTENNIAL LAKE This 50-acre impoundment of the Little Patuxent River is popular with families due to its accessibility, variety of fish, and amenities at Centennial Park. The lake has large mouth bass, tiger muskie, panfish, channel catfish, and rainbow trout, and is regularly stocked each season from area hatcheries. Centennial Lake also hosts summer programs including ‘learn to fish’ workshops for kids and adults, fishing tournaments, and a popular ‘Nite Bites’ fishing program in the summer that allows anglers to fish up until 11 p.m.

10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, 410-313-7303, howardcountymd.gov/fishing

WYE MILLS LAKE Just fifteen miles from the Bay Bridge, this 50-acre lake in Wye Mills is one of the largest freshwater ponds on the Eastern Shore. Established in colonial times in order to divert water for power at a grain mill, the lake’s bucolic setting and nearby attractions like the historic Wye Mill, make this a great destination for families. With largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, brown bullhead catfish, common carp, yellow perch, gizzard shad, and golden shiners, anglers can catch a variety of fish all year long. Parts of the lake abut private property, but kids can find room to fish along the shore near the Old Wye Grist Mill and Museum.

14214 Old Wye Mills Road, Wye Mills 410-820-1668,dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands WATERWORKS PARK Just a mile from Annapolis mall on Defense Highway, Waterworks Park is one of the area’s best-kept secrets and a great spot for beginner anglers. The three freshwater fishing ponds are stocked with bass, and are catch and release only. A permit, which can be purchased through the Annapolis Department of Parks and Recreation, is required for entrance to the park, and anglers must bring their own rods and tackle. A nature-lover’s paradise, visitors regularly spot beavers, heron and other wildlife near the ponds and the 600 acres of biking and hiking trails make it a great choice for families looking for a tranquil escape.

260 Defense Highway, Annapolis, 410-263-7958, annapolis.gov/1085/Waterworks-Park KINGS LANDING PARK With a two-hundred-foot fishing pier that stretches into the Patuxent River, Kings Landing Park in Calvert County is a picturesque spot to cast for bass, catfish, chain pickerel and bluefish. A former YMCA camp, Kings Landing has amenities like canoe and kayak access, a boardwalk that meanders through marshland, hiking trails through meadows and forests, and full picnic facilities.

3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown 410-535-2661, calvertparks.org/klp.html

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Check fishing reports

Sites like the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, fishing blogs, and area sports centers like Anglers post regular daily fishing reports.

Safety first

Always be sure to space yourself accordingly from other anglers, wear PFDs near the water, and have adult supervision nearby.

Do I need a license?

Start off simply

“You don’t need fancy equipment to try your hand at fishing,” says Charlie Ebersberger, owner of Anglers Sports Center. “You can get a starter rod and reel set for $25.”

Individuals under the age of 16 are not required to obtain a license to sport fish/crab.

Adults, however, most likely need one. Here’s where to find all the details, depending on where you’re heading: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/service_fishing_license. aspx#NTFL

Tips for Fishing Beginners Educate yourself Learn the ins and outs of tying, casting, and reeling through websites like Takemefishing.org which feature tips, videos and online seminars for beginners.

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Choose your bait

Bait can be as simple as worms dug from the yard or grass shrimp caught from pilings with an inexpensive shrimping net.

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Fishing is a process and part of the fun is trying something new while enjoying the great outdoors.

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BACKYARD CAMPING HOW TO ENJOY A NIGHT NOT FAR FROM HOME

By Ann Levelle

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n a lovely spring day in May, our daughters, ages 9 and 6, begged us to camp in the backyard. Though I’d had a movie night planned, I couldn’t say no to them, as the weather was perfect, the summer bugs weren’t out yet, and well, we hadn’t been out of the house in weeks, so even a trip to the backyard seemed exciting. We’re not big campers, but we did buy a nice tent last summer in anticipation of getting a trip

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together. So, we finished up dinner, and set about setting it up.

The girls helped their dad pitch the tent, while I gathered pillows, blankets, books and flashlights. Pretty soon, we were in the tent, ready for bed. The girls were giddy and attempted a few ghost stories, then I read them some of the Harry Potter book we’ve been working on and tried to get to sleep.

Aside from the girls being way too wound up to get to bed quickly, we also realized that our backyard is loud. There

were peepers and bigger frogs making a racket, a fox yapping at the neighbor’s dog, and a light wind blowing the trees just enough to make some noise.

But as darkness truly set in, everything calmed down and eventually we got to sleep. And then woke up with the sunrise.

This was my least favorite part of the adventure, but I did manage to snooze a little while the rest of the family went inside for breakfast.

It was a nice family adventure and one that we sorely needed after so many weeks of being cooped up in the house.

Here are a few ways you can ensure a backyard camping success.

GO ALL IN

It’s one thing to just throw the tent in the backyard like we did, but you can also amp up your adventure by truly making it feel like you’re far from home. Here are some ways to enjoy the full experience.

• Let the kids help pitch the tent—

Nothing makes kids feel more important than letting them help with the technical details.

family fun • Fire—Make dinner on the grill, or light the firepit if you have one to make the experience authentic. And of course, make S’Mores (See sidebar for fun recipes)

• Play Games—Yard games like cornhole before sunset, catching fireflies at dusk, and flashlight tag after dark round out the experience.

• Stay up Late—Summer sunsets are late, enjoy the evening outside and let the kids enjoy some darkness, too.

• Shadow puppets and ghost

stories—These classic camping activities go without saying.

S ’ M O R E S

D I P

This dessert is ooey, gooey, and sure to become a family favorite. Be sure to use

DON’T HAVE A TENT?

You can still enjoy an evening outside by watching for bats, listening for nighttime bugs and sounds, catching fireflies and making S’mores. Play a little flashlight tag, then head in when the kids get sleepy!

heavy cream as called for in the recipe; no substituting milk or half and half.

INGREDIENTS

NO YARD? NO WORRIES!

Make a fort, or crash all together in the living room! Grab any S’More fixin’s onhand or make some popcorn, turn off the lights and TV and read by flashlight, tell some ghost stories and hit the sack.

GET CREATIVE

At the moment, when spur-of-the-moment grocery shopping is not happening much, you might not have everything on hand for traditional S’mores. Here are a few things you can either add to your S’Mores or substitute for the other ingredients: • Peanut Butter—add some to help keep everything stuck together. Or substitute for chocolate.

• Waffles—Fresh or frozen, these are a fun treat when you don’t have graham crackers.

• Nutella—Need we say more?

• Banana Bread—A soft exterior to a S’More makes a much cleaner snack

• Whipped Cream—Don’t have marshmallows? Whipped Cream works!

• Ice Cream—Turns this into more of a sundae, but why not?!

• Bananas and Peanut Butter—Who says you need chocolate?

• Peeps—Got some hanging around still after Easter? Break ’em out for a colorful gooey treat!

• Cookies—If you’re out of graham crackers replace with cookie outsides.

3 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars

(1.55 ounces)

3 tablespoons heavy cream

1/2-3/4 cup miniature marshmallows

graham crackers, for serving

METHOD Heat oven to 350 F. Remove wrappers from chocolate bars; break into pieces.

Place chocolate pieces and heavy cream in microwave-safe and ovenproof ramekin or small casserole. Microwave 30 seconds on medium; stir. If necessary, microwave 10 seconds more and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

Cover surface of chocolate mixture with marshmallows. Heat in oven 10-12 minutes, or until marshmallows are puffed and just beginning to brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Serve with graham cracker pieces or pretzel rods.

Note: Recipe amounts can be increased or decreased. Each chocolate bar used will require 1 tablespoon heavy cream.

Recipe courtesy of Hershey’s

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stay in TONS OF FUN THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

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ormally our June calendar for families is chock full of outdoor concerts, cool family fun events, kayak tours, boat rides, Father’s Day celebrations, and family festivals. But, as you know, 2020 is different. The good news is that there’s still plenty to do with the family, even if it’s not what you’re used to this time of year. Here are some fun family events that are happening despite the times.

COLUMBIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Entries due June 15th YOUNG INVENTORS CHALLENGE

By now your children are probably experts at every board game, card game and video game in the house. Now it’s time to challenge the kids to invent their own game! The Chicago Toy & Game Young Inventor Challenge is hosting a special spring edition of its annual toy invention challenge by partnering with major industry players like Mattel, Magformers, and Scholastic. Kids are asked to design and build a prototype of a new game. During the Young Inventor Challenge, heavy hitters from top toy companies mentor each entrant and there’s a Young Inventor Design Guide that walks parents and kids through the creative design process.

During the judging phase, toy companies have the option to work with inventors to bring their games to market.

Entries are due by June 15, and kids have to design a prototype and film a short pitch video. Find out more at chitag.com/yic

June 17–26 The Columbia Festival of the Arts is switching gears this year, featuring the Columbia Film Festival as the main event! The festival will bring you free workshops, over 60 films, discussions, and more, all virtually.

Workshops include free virtual drawing classes as part of its Kidz Art program.

The Columbia Film Festival has also partnered with the Horizon Foundation to present a completely Free twoday Mental Health Film Festival with complimentary films and live virtual Filmmaker Q&A’s.

Film Fans, or anyone looking for something unique and different, can purchase discount Film Festival Passes and/or register online for the Free events at www.ColumbiaFilmFestival. org to watch films on any mobile device, computer, or compatible home TV connection via the new Columbia Arts Channel, Selections will include shorts, feature films, documentaries, student films, animation, and international titles.

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VIRTUAL SECRET GARDEN TOUR

GRAD SPIRIT RACE

During the first weekend of June each year, the Hammond-Harwood House holds its Secret Garden Tour in a section of Annapolis. Hundreds of those who are curious about or love gardens have toured the secret gardens of Annapolis—behind historic houses, down picturesque alleyways, or inside intriguing gates.

This year Hammond-Harwood is taking the event online by inviting gardeners to share photos of their own gardens for others to tour online. If you’d like to participate, send 1 to 3 photos to the form online at hammondharwoodhouse. org by June 4. Photos will be shared on the virtual Secret Garden Tour open to the public June 6 and 7.

Visit hammondharwoodhouse. org/secret-garden-tour-2020 or follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts on June 6 and 7 to tour all the beautiful Secret Gardens of Annapolis.

Show support to the Class of 2020! Run for that special graduate or school! This virtual option can be done anywhere and no quantity limitation. All participants receive a quality race shirt! School Spirit Wear Contest too!

A Portion of proceeds benefits “Scholarship America”. Sign up at runsignup.com

JAY FLEMING EXHIBIT: ISLAND LIFE

This new exhibition featuring the works of Chesapeake Bay photographer Jay Fleming will be presented to the public virtually. Island Life: Changing Culture, Changing Shorelines can be found online at cbmmislandlife.org.

SATURDAY MORNING TUNES CONCERTS

Presented by WTMD Radio, Saturday Morning Tunes Livestream Concerts bring stars of the kids music scene to your devices Saturdays at 9 a.m. on the WTMD Facebook Page. They’re free, and sure to get your little ones dancing.

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DRAG STORY TIME: READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!

PRIDE FESTIVAL ONLINE

June 27, 4 p.m.

After an amazing inaugural Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival in 2019, the Pride Festival will go virtual this year. You can support, celebrate, engage, and unite to support the LGBTQ+ community on June 27. Keep an eye out for more details on the Annapolis Pride Facebook page facebook.com/Annapolispride.

Join Creative Alliance on Thursdays after lunch with your kids for a family-friendly Facebook Live Feed drag story time event featuring some of Baltimore’s favorite drag personas. Showcasing books and stories that lift up the arts, diversity, and acceptance, Drag Story Time Live feeds start at 1pm on the Facebook event page and will last until about 1:30.

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stay inspired

HEY DAD,

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ith social distancing still in effect, we may be limited in our abilities to celebrate summer holidays in

the ways we are accustomed to, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make memories.

Ball games, mini golf, and big meals at restaurants may not be options for Father’s Day outings this year; fortunately there are a multitude of ways to celebrate at home.

stay inspired PUT ON AN OLD-FASHIONED BACKYARD BARBECUE

chocolate covered candied bacon. See

Return to simpler times and organize a day

food-and-recipes/articles/1029005/

of backyard games and feel-good food.

chocolate-covered-candied-bacon-recipe/

Hotdogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob,

recipe here. https://www.sheknows.com/

• If you have a fire pit in the yard

watermelon, and potato chips; these are the

enjoy an evening of storytelling

foods of a summer day well spent. Bring out

around the fire while indulging

the sprinkler, splash pool, beach chair and

in over the top S’Mores. Switch

umbrellas, then organize backyard games

things up with flavored chocolate, fruit,

like potato sack races (can be done with a

nuts, sprinkles, and jams. Or make it

pillow case), wheelbarrow partner races,

simple yet crazy delicious with flavored

hula hoop contests, ring toss with hula hoops

Smashmallows, whose flavors include

and balls, or bean bag toss.

strawberries and cream, root beer float, mint chocolate chip, and cinnamon

TURN ON THE TUNES Invite dad to attend a backyard concert.

churro.

• Pizza is a beloved favorite

Set up the lawn chairs, hang some lanterns,

in many families. Throw dad a

provide plenty of snacks and drinks, and

homemade pizza party, or move the party

play his favorite music through a bluetooth

outside and plant a pizza garden together

speaker in the yard.

with tomato, basil, oregano, and peppers.

DIY WITH DAD • Design and compete in your own

CHILL WITH DAD’S FAVORITE MOVIES

Ninja Warrior obstacle course.

Movie Marathons are the epitome of

Using items you have or items you can

relaxation. Que up a few favorites, make

order online through sites like amazon,

some popcorn, pizza, or wings, and enjoy

plan out a blueprint with dad and test

the afternoon. If you have the space in the

your ninja warrior skills. See this product

yard consider doing a backyard movie

for inspiration. If you are feeling really

night with a projector. Projectors can

bold, maybe even incorporate a mud pit!

be purchased on Amazon ranging from

• Make your own dart board or

the house, a bed sheet, the garage door, or

building something together that can be

a special screen if you have it.

needed can be picked up from local

GIVE A GIFT FROM THE HEART

retailers via curbside service.

Dads can be pretty heroic. Make him feel

• Construct a DIY mini golf course.

like the hero he is by having him star in

You can keep it simple with ping pong

his very own comic book. Print off blank

balls and plastic cups, or search pinterest

comic book pages and have kids recall a

and Youtube for ideas that are a bit more

favorite memory with their dad. Recreate this

creative and involved.

memory as a comic strip.

• Backyard bowling. This is another

No matter how you choose to celebrate

one that can be as simple or as involved

this year, strive to create some lasting

as you want it to be. Set up plastic bottles

memories. Father’s Day may look a bit

or cans and knock them over with a kick

different this year but it can still be just as

ball, or order a backyard bowling set on

memorable with any of these ideas.

Amazon.

FOOD FUN • Sweet treats are always a hit.

Create sweet and savory treats like

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$70–$200. Project the movie on the side of

cornhole board. Bond with dad while used over and over again. Many materials

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