Canoe Excursion -Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Paddle along Muddy Creek and Rhode River to search for wildlife. For beginner and intermediate paddlers. Ages 6+. $9-18. 9-11:30am on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Reed Education Center, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center on the Chesapeake Bay, Edgewater. 

Our trails are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We're only closed Sundays and federal holidays. 

For more information visit: http://www.serc.si.edu/

Volunteer Opportunity: Homeless Resource Day Setup

Want to help people in your community. 

Help set up, sort and organize donations and giveaways for Homeless Resource Day. 

Ages 15+. Free. 4-8pm. Glen Burnie High School, Glen Burnie.  

Any questions or concerns? Call the school at 410-761-8950

Civil War Life Program

Education Trunk Program

Artifacts, activities, games and images to learn about life of Civil War soldiers. Ages 7-12. Free. 10am-noon. Howard County Library Miller Branch, Ellicott City.  

Whole Foods Market Annapolis April Culinary & Community Center Classes

View all classes and events on our online events calendar.

KIDS CLUB & YOUTH CLASSES

Kids Club: Fruit Kabobs

Tuesday, April 1^st, 11:00am-11:30am

Ages 3-5

Create your own fruit kabobs using fresh strawberries, bananas and grapes served with yogurt dipping sauce. Followed by store tour and samples. $5. Click here to register online.

Kids Lunchbox: Ham Tortilla Pinwheels

Tuesday, April 8^th, 11:00am-11:30am

Ages 3-5

In this class participants will learn how to prepare a healthy lunch box using fresh cut meats, fruits, vegetables and a berry delicious parfait. $10. Click here to register online.

Kids Club: Yogurt Parfaits

Tuesday, April 15^th, 11:00am-11:30am

Ages 3-5

Create your own yogurt parfait using Greek style yogurt, fresh fruit and yummy toppings. Followed by store tour and samples. $5. Click here to register online.

Kids Lunchbox: Turkey Croissants

Tuesday, April 22^nd, 11:00am-11:30am

Ages 3-5

In this class participants will learn how to prepare a healthy lunchbox using fresh cut meats, fruits, vegetables and a berry delicious parfait. $10. Click here to register online.

Kids Club: Spring Trail Mix

Tuesday, April 29^th, 11:00am-11:30am

Ages 3-5

Create your own healthy spring trail mix using nuts and dried fruit. Followed by store tour and samples. $5. Click here to register online.

Afterschool Arts and Craft

Tuesday April 1^st, 4:30-5:30pm

Ages 8+

Come join us to create grass head friends. We will begin the class by refueling with healthy snacks to get our creativity flowing. $5 Click here to register online.

Afterschool Arts and Crafts

Thursday April 10^th, 4:30-5:30pm

Ages 8+

Come join us to create a vegetable garden starter kit. We will begin the class by refueling with healthy snacks to get our creativity flowing. $5 Click here to register online.

Afterschool Arts and Crafts

Wednesday April 30^th, 4:30-5:30pm

Ages 8+

Come join us to create a variety selection of flowers starter kit. We will begin the class by refueling with healthy snacks to get our creativity flowing. $5 Click here to register online.

Let’s Cook for Mom and Dad

Thursday April 3^rd, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Children ages 10-14 learn how to prepare a simple, but elegant meal that they can make for their parents. On the menu: Steamed shrimp lettuce wraps with veggies, sprouts & a nam pla dipping sauce (DELICIOUS!), Quinoa 5 bean wrap scented with cumin with a cilantro chimi churi in a gluten free wrap, Thai chicken wrap with peanut sauce, carrots and cabbage. $25.  Click here to register online.

CHAT & CHEW WITH HEALTHY EATING SPECIALIST RANDI

Chat & Chew

Every Tuesday, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Join our healthy eating specialist Randi for a demo in the produce department to learn about her favorite fruits and veggies. Learn how to store, cut and prepare these delicious foods.  Recipes and samples will be provided. This is a FREE demo.

ADULT CLASSES & HOW TO SERIES

Surf and Turf

Friday April 11^th 5:00pm-6:30pm

In this class, participants will discover the different cuts of meat and fish. Wayne and Patrick, our Meat and Seafood team leaders, will demonstrate how simple it is to prepare a 5 star dish by simply knowing how to properly cut and prepare your meats. Let’s not forget that pairing up is also important so we will prepare a side dish to go along with the entrée. Come hungry and leave with a gourmet dinner and tons of helpful tips and tricks. $35. Click here to register online.

How To: Sushi

Tuesday April 15^th 5:00pm-7:00pm

In this class, participants will learn the basics of sushi preparation. Together with Siang, an experienced sushi chef, we will create a few sushi rolls while learning some simple tips and tricks. This is a hands-on class. (Great for couples) $35. Click here to register online.

Brio Tuscan Grill Cooking Class

Thursday April 17^th 5:30pm-7:30pm

Looking for an alternative to the usual Easter Dinner?  Join Chef Rick Allison, Brio Tuscan Grille Executive Chef, to learn how to make a delicious salmon dish, chopped salad and delectable dessert, Italian style. $25. Click here to register online.

Eating Well on the Cheap: Store Tour and Cooking Demonstration

Thursday April 23^rd, 6:00pm-7:00pm

At Whole Foods Market we believe everyone should be able to afford to eat quality food. Some think higher quality means higher price, but think again! We have secrets to share! The first step toward eating better on a budget is spending your money on actual food so you get the most nutrition for your buck. Cheap food is usually made from cheap ingredients, often including synthetic preservatives and dyes. We offer real food, free of artificial ingredients and hydrogenated fats at the best price possible, especially when you know where to look.  Join us for our “value” tour.  You'll discover you can afford to shop Whole Foods Market on a budget. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting of healthy, yummy and affordable recipes. Attendees will also receive a gift bag. Click here to register online.

Quick and Easy Recipes

Thursday April 24^th 6:00pm- 7:30pm

Discover 3 quick and easy weeknight meals that will be sure to please the family. The menu will include leek & chicken rice pilaf with orzo and fresh herbs, Romano leek pesto linguini with sautéed shrimp and hoisin portabellas and sweet potatoes with a quinoa succotash.

$25. Click here to register online.

Rene Acosta

Whole Foods Market Annapolis

Marketing and Culinary Team Member

200 Harker Place #100

Annapolis, MD. 21401

(W) 410-266-5761

Rene.acosta@wholefoods.com

National Museum of the American Indian - Teacher Resources - Spring

 Equinox rainbow cast in the Potomac Atrium at NMAI-DC on March 20th, 2014. Photograph by Mark Christal. Hello Teachers and Happy Spring, As spring arrives, we are pleased to share a special issue of the teacher e-Newsletter with you in honor of Women’s History Month! Women’s roles as carriers of life, teachers, and knowledge bearers is a great gift, and we wanted to recognize and thank all of the women who make positive contributions to the lives of others. Native communities also celebrate women and new life. In different Native communities, there are distinct ways that we acknowledge and honor the signs of spring and the budding life around us. In fact, for many Native communities, spring is when the new year is celebrated and is a time of purification. In some tribal communities, the singing of frogs marks spring activities, such as preparing the ground and seeds for planting. In other Native communities, the first thunders may be honored as signifiers of the beginning of a new year and coming rain. However you honor the new season, we hope this issue of our teacher e-Newsletter makes it a little bit brighter.  Avis Charley (Dakota/Diné) Photograph by James Franklin, courtesy of Avis Charley. IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: The Art of Avis Charley Avis Charley is a graphic artist of the Ihanktonwan Dakota Oyate band of the Oceti Sakowin and Diné (Navajo) descent. Her family is from the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota, and the Diné are from the Four Corners region (Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona). Avis was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. In her early years she was a graffiti artist, and later went to art school to hone her skills. Her medium of choice is ledger drawing, a style of drawing that was historically practiced by Native men on the plains. Drawing from her ancestry, Ihanktonwan Dakota Oyate, Avis visually documents scenes that are important in her life. Although she works in a historic style, she contemporizes the art form by adding her own personal touch. Avis is one of a handful of contemporary Native women artists who work in this tradition. To learn more, click on these Teacher Resources: Why should I teach this? PDF Art Key PDF  In the Moment, drawing by Avis Charley (Dakota/Diné), colored pencil.  Photograph courtesy of Avis Charley. What do you notice about the drawing In the Moment? How is this drawing different or similar from Plains historical narrative art? To learn more, click on this Teacher Resource: Art Key PDF Cherokee Days NMAI-DC - April 3-5, 2014 For the first time in intertribal history, the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are partnering to host “Cherokee Days,” a public educational program that shares the true Cherokee story. The program includes a three-day festival featuring food, dance, music, demonstrations and films.  Image courtesy of the Cherokee Nation.

National Gallery of Art - Film Program

CHILDREN'S FILM PROGRAM  Ages 4 and up Nature Unfolds  Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 30 at 11:30 a.m. East Building Auditorium As the seasons change, Earth's canvas is adorned with new colors and textures. Join us for a series of animated shorts celebrating nature's unfolding beauty. Films will include: Into Spring (Udo Prinsen, Netherlands, 2011); The Girl and the Fox (Tyler Kupferer, U.S., 2011); The Little Bird and the Leaf (Lena von Dohren, Switzerland, 2012); Papiroflexia (Joaquin Baldwin, U.S., 2007); Winter Has Come (Vassily Shlychkov, Russia, 2012); and The Mantis Parable (Josh Staub, U.S., 2005). Approximately 60 minutes. Shown in collaboration with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital. www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/families/film.html (Children's Film Program) www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/calendar/films-for-children/winter-film-series-2014/nature-unfolds.html (Nature Unfolds) Film still from Papiroflexia (Joaquin Baldwin, U.S., 2007) For more information e-mail family@nga.gov

National Gallery of Art 6th Street & Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20565 | Map Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-6pm Admission is always free

Free Family Night at National Children's Museum

Friday, March 21, 2014

Free museum admission for the whole family, plus hands-on activities and interactive play. 5-7pm. National Children's Museum, National Harbor.

The National Children’s Museum is an interactive museum for children, serving the Washington, D.C. metro area. In 2003, the United States Congress designated NCM as the only national museum dedicated entirely to children and their families. Designed primarily for children age 8 and under, the National Children’s Museum aims to inspire children to care about and improve the world through interactive play and learning. Explore these pages to learn more about our museum, exhibits and programming, and where else you can find us in the community. - 

Address: 151 St George Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Phone: (301) 392-2400

For more information visit: http://www.ccm.org/

National Cherry Blossom Festival

National Cherry Blossom Festival

March 20 - April 13. Daily arts and cultural events celebrating spring in Washington, D.C. Free, some events may require fee. See website for full schedule of events http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/. 

Venues throughout Washington, D.C. Many near the Jefferson Memorial.  

National Gallery of Art - The Rooster Trademark Paper

SPECIAL EVENT   Winter Film Series  The Rooster Trademark Paper  Saturday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 23 at 11:30 a.m.  East Building Concourse, Auditorium  When Amir, a young boy who dreams of becoming an artist, sees an advertisement for a visual arts competition he is inspired to enter. Although he works hard selling newspapers and making deliveries for a local store, he struggles to purchase the costly Rooster Trademark paper that all entrants must use to qualify for the contest. Amir's passion and drive is bolstered by his community, as he strives to make his dream a reality. In Farsi with English subtitles. (Maryam Milani, Iran, 2012, 93 minutes) Shown in collaboration with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital. All film programs are shown in the East Building Auditorium. Groups are welcome. Food and drink are not permitted. No advance registration required. www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/calendar/films-for-children/winter-film-series-2014/rooster-trademark-paper.html (The Rooster Trademark Paper) www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/teens/special-events.html (Special Events for Teens)  Film still from The Rooster Trademark Paper (Maryam Milani, Iran, 2012) For more information call (202) 842-6252, e-mail teens@nga.gov, or visit www.nga.gov/teens

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American Girl Club for Homeschoolers: Caroline

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Welcome to the LIVE Online American Girl Club for Homeschoolers!

Do you have girls who are in love with the American Girl dolls and stories? Well this club is for you and your family! You'll have access to a safe, online environment for your kids to make new friends, learn about history and do arts and crafts. Did I mention this club is 100% free! 

Club Specifics: 

• Meetings will take place at least twice per month. All meetings per month will be identical so there is no need to attend more than one.  Simply choose the meeting time that works best for your family.We usually offer two meetings a month, but this is such a popular club that we are adding more sessions!
• Meetings will last 60 minutes
• Lessons will be taught by our main moderators and teachers Loretta and Erin Rhodes. 
• Each month will have a theme, a lesson plan, arts and crafts, and snack idea. 

Upcoming Schedule:

Our schedule for the identical meetings for March is as follows: 

Wednesday, March 26 @    1:00 PM CST

Wednesday, March 26 @    2:30 PM CST

Wednesday, March 26 @    4:00 PM CST

All meetings will be identical. Choose the time that works best for you on our club day!

Our Featured American Girl:

Caroline is our featured American Girl for January, February, and March.

Changes for Caroline is our featured book for March.

Our History Topic: President Madison, War of 1812, and 1800s/Sailing Terms and Vocabulary.

We encourage the girls to read every book in each American Girl Series but we usually focus on 3 books from each girl covered in our club meetings.

 For more information visit:

http://www.currclick.com/product/44649/American-Girl-Club-for-Homeschoolers?it=1

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Historic London Town and Gardens Maryland Day Celebration

Maryland Day  at   Historic London Town and Gardens

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Rd.  Edgewater, MD 21037 410.222.1919 www.historiclondontown.org

Please join us as we open for the Spring season! On Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23rd admission will be just $1 as we celebrate Maryland Day with the rest of the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Fore more details about the numerous events being held this weekend, please visit  http://marylandday.org. At London Town, Saturday will allow visitors unrestricted access to the Historic Area and William Brown House. Our large living history event will be on Sunday, March 23rd 12:00 -- 4:30 pm.  Many thanks to Towne Transport for offering a free shuttle from downtown Annapolis to London Town on Sunday (full schedule is on the Maryland Day website)! Please come visit us and experience the colonial seaport of London Town brought to life! Sunday, March 23 Maryland Day Celebration! 12:00 pm -- 4:30 pm Planning you Day:   Living History in the William Brown House-the year is 1772. Come talk with travelers, Mrs. Susannah Brown, Mr. James Dick, Mr. Harwood and Reverend Love and many others. Be sure to stop in the basement and make sure  Mr. Brown's servants are behaving themselves. If you can find Mr. Brown please be sure to tell them, because no one has been able to find him all day! Colonial Games,Chores and ropemaking in the Historic Area by the Ropewalk. The Baltemore Rangers, His Majesty's Marines and the Maryland Marines will be drilling on the bluff above the river-watch out for musket fire! The Baltemore Rangers firing muskets Visitors drilling with His Majesty's Marines   Kids-Dress like an actual person of London Town! Come visit the Roleplay Room in the basement of the William Brown House for your free costume!   Crafts-in the Visitor Center and in William Brown House Storytime (1:00 & 3:00 pm) in the Seaport Room of the William Brown House ** Stay tuned for more details on a very special and thought provoking auction to take place on the steps of the William Brown House at 2 pm** We look forward to seeing you at London Town! Sincerely, Rod Cofield Historic London Town and Gardens