2010 July 17-18: Annual Pow Pow
July 17th 2010 – July 18th 2010
36th Annual Pow Wow
MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS EXHIBITION HALL
2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
http://www.baic.org/powwows/show/3
From Interstate 83 : Take Exit 17, Padonia Road, east to York Road,
south on York Road to Fairgrounds entrance on the right. {OR} Take Exit 18, York Road, east, to the Fairgrounds entrance on the left.
MTA: The Timonium Light Rail Stop is located a short walk from the entrance to the Fairgrounds near the Cow Palace. The MTA No. 9 bus line also serves the Timonium Park and Ride/Light Rail Stop. For detailed schedule information please contact MTA directly at 410-539-5000
Daily Admission: $5
Ages 0-3 are free
Saturday
Gates open: 10:30 am
Grand Entry: 12 noon
Grand entry: 6 pm
Gates close: 8 pm
Sunday
Gates open:11:00 am
Grand entry: 1 pm
Gates close: 6 pm
2010 June 26 – Inline and Skateboard Demos
Another photo opportunity for Sat June 26.
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Location:
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Bowie Skate Park (at Allen Pond Park) 3330 Northview Drive Bowie, MD 20716 |
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Date:
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June-26-10 |
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Full Description:
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(Rain Date June 27)
Live music, raffle and skateboard and inline skating demos will be featured at this all day event. Helmet with chin strap is required. For information call 301-858-1962 |
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Location:
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Bowie Skate Park (at Allen Pond Park) 3330 Northview Drive Bowie, MD 20716 |
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9:00:00 AM – 6:00:00 PM |
2010 June 26 – Blackwater NWR
This weekend (June 26th and 27th) is the official club field trip to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in DC. For anyone going on Sunday or not planning to attend this festival at all, a group of us are planning to head down to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday June 26th. From there we’re going to loop around Hoopers Island for lunch and then hit the Taylors Island Wildlife Management Area on the way home. As always, everyone is invited. You may follow us from the Park and Ride or meet us at Blackwater on your own.
If you’re coming please let me know via e-mail (john@johnmilleker.com) and also specify if you’re going to follow us from the Park & Ride or just meet us there. We want to get an early start but don’t want to leave anyone behind. We would prefer to arrive at Blackwater no later than 8am.
-John
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Meet at 6am:
Severna Park Park & Ride
Intersection of Ritchie Highway RT 2 and Jones Station Road
To arrive at 7:30-8am:
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
http://www.fws.gov/blackwater/
$3 per car
Lunch:
Old Salty’s Restaurant
(410) 397-3752
After Lunch:
Taylors Island Wildlife Management Area
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/taylorsisland.html
2010 July 24 – Scott Kelby’s Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk
Last year, over 32,000 people in over 900 locations around the globe participated.
More information at the official web site http://worldwidephotowalk.com/
Baltimore walk http://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/baltimore-md-us/
Georgetown walk http://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/washington-dc-usa-georgetown/
Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival
The 2010 Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival is one of the many events planned during the week-long series of special events celebrating the annual running of the Preakness Stakes, Baltimore’s “Super Bowl” and the 2nd jewel in thoroughbred racing’s prestigious Triple Crown. The Festival has a long and colorful tradition going back over 20 years.
Turf Valley in Ellicott City, Maryland will light up the skies again this year and be the Centerpiece Venue to host the balloon festival. Spectators will enjoy the wonder of hot air balloons, specialty crafts, entertainment, and good food during this fun, family-friendly festival.
FREE ADMISSION to watch each event. Please note scheduled opening times have been changed because schools are now in session on Friday.
–>>Activities begin 3PM on Thursday and end on Saturday following morning balloon launch.
–>>This is a grand opportunity to pack the kids in the car and come out to enjoy the fun.
Events to include:
>>Four mass ascensions of hot air balloons. Balloon rides are available for $200 a person.
>>Balloon Glow on Thursday and Friday
>>Tethered Balloon Rides. Go up 60-80 feet for up to 2 minutes. Experience the thrill.
>>Walk-thru Balloon
>>Children’s Preakness PeeWee Derby
>>Craft Vendors
>>Other Children’s Entertainment
>>Specialty Food and Drinks
For more details http://www.ballooningusa.com/preakness/
Brookside Gardens ‘Wings of Fancy’ Butterfly Exhibit
May 1st through September 19th, 2010: Brookside Gardens ‘Wings of Fancy’ Butterfly Exhibit (Wheaton, Maryland). They have pretty pricey photographers’ events before they open in the morning (must be booked way early in advance, probably already booked for 2010). General Admission is usually good enough for some great shots. http://www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/wings_of_fancy.shtm
May 1st/2nd 2010: The Carroll County Farm Museum
May 1st/2nd 2010: The Carroll County Farm Museum (Westminster, Maryland) is hosting it’s annual Civil War Living History Re-Enactment. The club went as a field trip a few years ago and this is the nicest Civil War Re-Enactment I’ve seen locally. In addition to the Battle Re-Enactment
they set up tents, exhibits and demonstrations. Very camera friendly. http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/farmmus/civil-war0510-2.pdf
April 17th – Model Shoot
I’m looking for three photographers interested in shooting
models/portraiture and using off-camera lighting for a model shoot on
Saturday April 17th, 9:30am at a state park in the Baltimore area. Due
to a high number of interested models I’m trying to even out the day
by inviting more shooters.
You’ll need yourself and your SLR or Digital SLR camera. Lighting gear
not necessary but if you have strobes or reflectors, bring them.
Knowledge of off-camera and studio lighting is not necessary as there
will be a walk-through of the equipment, instruction of how to use it
and assistance throughout the day.
No money is necessary except park entry fees. Everyone is responsible
for bringing their own lunch. Be aware that rain will cancel the
event.
Please contact me at: john@johnmilleker.com, I am looking for just
three shooters.
Blackwater NWR 10th Annual Eagle Festival
Note that the Festival will be held, rain or shine
Saturday, March 13, 2010
8:00am – 4:00pm
Entrance fee and all events free, including our popular Eagle Prowl
Except for the bird walk, programs will run approximately 30-45 minutes.
- View our PDF file (2 pp. 41KB) of the day’s events including children’s activities
- Visit our FAQ page for driving directions to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
- For additional information call 410-228-2677 or email thomas_j_miller@fws.gov
Photo Opportunity: Ride Across Maryland (RAM) 10th Anniversary 5-7 June 2010
United States Navy Chief’s Team
Ride Across Maryland (RAM) 10th Anniversary
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Results Not Excuses
Retired Chief Petty Officer Kirk Towner is Team Captain of a RAM team of active and retired Chief Petty Officers, 25 plus have agreed to participate with a goal of 125 plus.
Request the CPOA consider a donation to this great cause in honor of one of our own Chief Petty Officer Dabet Valez. Fort Meade CPOA and Patuxent River CPOA have each donated $500.00 to the team. Suitland CPOA will donate $25.00 for every member that participates in the ride.
Team membership is open to family, friends, and the public for those interested in supporting the team for this great cause. You can ride with on the ride or in your heart by joining the team virtually.
To join the team you do not need to ride, you can drive and meet us in Ocean City or be a member virtually and at heart. If you are able to make a donation or join the team, it would be much appreciated. Every little bit helps in the end for the donation that is provided to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Details of the ride and lodging information can be found on the website. Francis Scott Key is the host and is a great place to stay.
Type Kirk Towner in the link below to be taken to my page with the team link.
Thanks you for your support!
Cheers, Kirk (krtowner@comcast.net 410-693-8184)
United States Navy Chief’s Team
Ride Across Maryland (RAM) 10th Anniversary
5-7 June 2010
Results Not Excuses
Retired Chief Petty Officer Kirk Towner is Team Captain of a RAM team of active and retired Chief Petty Officers, 25 plus have agreed to participate with a goal of 125 plus.
Request the CPOA consider a donation to this great cause in honor of one of our own Chief Petty Officer Dabet Valez. Fort Meade CPOA and Patuxent River CPOA have each donated $500.00 to the team. Suitland CPOA will donate $25.00 for every member that participates in the ride.
Team membership is open to family, friends, and the public for those interested in supporting the team for this great cause. You can ride with on the ride or in your heart by joining the team virtually.
To join the team you do not need to ride, you can drive and meet us in Ocean City or be a member virtually and at heart. If you are able to make a donation or join the team, it would be much appreciated. Every little bit helps in the end for the donation that is provided to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Details of the ride and lodging information can be found on the website. Francis Scott Key is the host and is a great place to stay.
Type Kirk Towner in the link below to be taken to my page with the team link.
Thanks you for your support!
Cheers, Kirk
Upcoming photo event “Feathers in Focus” at Soldiers Delight 8-10am November 15
Join the Scales & Tales animals for an up-close raptor photo shoot. Get a rare chance to take that perfect shot! This is for all levels of photographers. We’ll supply the birds; all you need is your camera! Ages 16 & up. Meet at Visitor Center. 5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Please call 410-461-5005 in advance to sign up or for more information. Cost: $20 / person.
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/soldiers.html
Upcoming Photo Event at Carrie Murray Nature Center Saturday, November 14th
Sorry for the short notice. If you live near Baltimore, this is your chance to get great photos of raptors. The Carrie Murray Nature Center in Baltimore is hosting a photo shoot this Saturday. In the past they have had a barn owl, a red tailed hawk, a great horned owl, a raven, a kite, screech owls, and a vulture.
For more photos check out the Carrie Murray Nature Center Raptor Shoots
Saturday November 14, 2009
From 10 am- 3 pm
Cost is $25
Please pre-register by calling the center at 410-396-0808