Yearly Archives: 2010

Free Admission Day at Port Discovery

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This Friday, July 16th, Port Discovery will be hosting Target Arts & Wonder Family Free Day. Museum admission will be FREE to the public all day from 10am – 7pm.

Be prepared for heavy crowds all day, as many families will take advantage of the great deal.

Visit the Port Discovery website for directions and more information.

Port Discovery is one of my favorite places in Baltimore to take my kids. They have all kinds of great hands-on, interactive attractions for kids.  They advertise it for kids from ages 2-10, but my 13 year old still has fun going there.  Another thing I love about Port Discovery is that there is a parking garage right next door to the museum, which is very convenient.

Over 90 Degrees? Have Some Ice Cream

From MyFoxDC.com:

HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU? KEEP COOL WITH COLD STONE!

Today Fox 5 Morning News is forecasting temperatures of 90 degrees or more.**
It’s time to enjoy the ultimate ice cream experience—at a cool discount. Print out the coupon below and take it to your nearest Cold Stone Creamery for a great two-for-one deal.

Double your fun, or cool off with a friend. And tune into Fox Five Morning News every weekday.

When they forecast that D.C.’s temperature will top 90, log onto myfoxdc.com again for another money-saving coupon.

**Based on the morning forecast at Reagan National Airport.

Click the picture to go to MyFoxDC.com and print your coupon

Click the picture to go to MyFoxDC.com and print your coupon


Chesapeake Children's Museum's July Free Admission Offer

Each month, Chesapeake Children’s Museum in Annapolis offers a free admission deal.

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For July: One pack of copy paper per two people. No limits. Not applicable to groups or programs with a fee.

Regular Admission: $4  (ages 1 & up)

Hours:  10 am to 4 pm (daily except Wednesday)

Visit the Chesapeake Children’s Museum website for more information.

Summer Reading Programs

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It’s not too late to register the kids for Summer Reading Programs at your local library.  Many offer programs with incentives for kids who keep track of their summer reading.  There are also story times, puppet shows and other events held at the libraries over the summer.  Another great place to stay cool in the hot weather.

Check out your county’s library website for details:

Montgomery County Public Library

Prince Georges County Public Library

Anne Arundel County Public Library

What is Maryland Like?

Where is Maryland?
Maryland is on the East Coast of the US, south of Pennsylvania and north of Virginia & Washington, DC.

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What time is it in Maryland?
Maryland is Eastern, Daylight-Saving Time (View current time here)

What’s the weather like in Maryland?
Maryland has a fairly moderate climate and we experience all four seasons.  The warmest month is usually July, with average temperatures in the upper 80s Fahrenheit (30 Celsius.)  During our coldest month, January, temperatures can go down to the low 20s Fahrenheit (-6 Celsius. )  View current Maryland weather here.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival – June 24-28 & July 1-5

The Folklife Festival will take place June 24-28 and July 1-5.  The Annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an international exhibition of living cultural heritage.  Attracting more than one million visitors yearly, the two-week long celebration is the largest annual cultural event in the United States.   This year’s festival will feature the traditions of Mexico and Asian Pacific Americans.

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The Festival is held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between the Smithsonian museums. There is no admission charge. Visitors should dress for hot and humid weather. Parking around the Mall is extremely limited, so visitors are advised to use Metrorail. The Smithsonian station (Mall exit) is at the Festival site. Federal Triangle and National Archives stations are close by. For general Smithsonian visitor information, call 202.633.1000.

Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with special events taking place most evenings.

I highly recommend that you visit their website to plan your visit http://www.festival.si.edu/

Annual Au Pair Awards Brunch

On Saturday, May 22, we held our Annual Au Pair Awards Brunch cluster meeting.  Each au pair in attendance received an award from her host family.  Stephanie from Germany received the Cluster Au Pair of the Year Award.  For pictures of everyone receiving their individual awards, visit our Cluster Photobucket Album.

Our Cluster Au Pair of the Year -Stephanie

APIA MD/DC/VA Area Amazing Race Competition

Here are some pictures of our team participating in the APIA Amazing Race on April 18, 2010.  It was a long, tough competition.  Many teams quit the race without finishing.  Our cluster did an excellent job, had great team spirit and finished the race with what we believe are all the correct answers.

Thank you Elodie for the pictures!