! Volunteer Coordinator Needed!! By Karen Dye

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1 Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club March 2011 President s Column By Dye Snow, Snow go away. Trailmaster Tony wants to get to work. It s hard to get out and lay out a trail when there is snow, ice, wind and below freezing weather. Hopefully that is all behind us because our Spring walk is just around the corner. It is being held in partnership with Howard County Recreation and Parks. The start is at the Roger Carter Recreation Center in downtown Ellicott City. It will be Saturday April 9 th. UNPAID ADVERTISEMENT: As usual we will need volunteers for the April event. We will be soliciting mid- March. However if you want to be the early bird, feel free to contact Karen, , or her at karendye@comcast.net and let her know your druthers. The Baltimore ing Club is taking the lead in bringing volksmarching to the BmoreHealthyExpo. The Expo and Volksmarch start will be at the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday, March 12, This is really intended to be a Statewide volksmarch effort and MVA would like each club to provide at least two (2) volunteers. If you would like to step up contact Karen or me at or by at karendye@comcast.net. In addition to our three s in the Parks ; all three of which will be in Howard County Parks: (June 11 in Western Regional Park; July 9 in Schooley Mill Park and August 6 in Rockburn Branch Park.), we plan on hosting one more event in the Fall but have not work out the date or place for that yet. See you on the trail! CVC Officers Dye (Pres): 6887 Garland Lane, Columbia, MD , Home Ph , johndye@comcast.net Paul Lubell (V-P): , paul.lubell@verizon.net Rich Long (Treasurer/Editor): , rglongret@verizon.net Karen Dye (Sect y): , karendye@comcast.net The Position of Volunteer Cordinator is presently vacant.! Volunteer Coordinator Needed!! By Karen Dye The Columbia Volksmarch Club is in need of a volunteer coordinator. We are looking for someone interested in performing work at no pay with extremely little recognition. The one who volunteers to do this would be asked to coerce the membership to volunteer their time to man the start/ finish and checkpoints at club events, usually five a year. For further details or to show interest, please contact Karen Dye at karendye@comcast.net or LOOKING UP THE TRAIL TO THE MONTH AHEAD Hit-or-miss impressions/recommendations Dye WARNING: Use at your own risk!! March 2011 Were I to tell you all we saw I'm sure that it would take me hours, For the whole landscape was alive With bees, and birds, and buds, and flowers. (THE SPRING WALK by Thomas Miller) Enjoy the following. (For current information or more details, I always check mdvolks.org/new_walklist.php or Saturday March 12 Baltimore - Channel 45 B More Healthy Expo NOTE: The B'More Healthy Expo is an interactive event featuring FOX45 and CW Baltimore stars, Baltimore athletes and exhibitors from area health, fitness and wellness businesses and organizations. The expo will be full of tips for getting healthy and keeping that way. For more info go to: T h e M a r y l a n d Vo l k s m a r c h Association is looking for people to help the Baltimore ing Club staff the Volksmarch in conjunction with this event. If you would be interested, continued on page 2 CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 1

2 Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club March 2011 continued from page 1 Start: 9 1; Trail Ratings: 1+ contact Karen or Dye, at , karendye@comcast.net The starts at Baltimore Convention Center. The walk views the downtown areas of Baltimore through the eyes of a walker! It goes through the Inner Harbor and waterfront areas. It will pass the unique town houses that comprise Fells Point and Federal Hill. It will look at the Oriole stadium and some of the downtown museums and c o m m e m o r a t i v e m o n u m e n t s. Baltimore Convention Center Special Classifications: Firehouses, Historic Churches, Honoring Law Enforcement, Hooray for Hollywood, Museums, Veteran Memorials 23 mi 33 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 20 mi about 27 mins (from s house in Columbia) Start: 9 2; Trail Ratings: 1+ * Saturday March 19 Bethesda - Bethesda Trolley Trail South The Seneca Valley Sugarloafers starts at Rock Creek Knights of Columbus It s an easy walk on sidewalks and paved trails. 17 mi 31 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 24 mi about 34 mins (from s house in Columbia) Start: 8 - Noon; Trail Ratings: 1 * Saturday March 26 Laurel - Women's History Month There will be a 10 KM trail (two 5 KM loops) that feature the historic sites of the Crossroads of Maryland. ing along sidewalks, asphalt pathways and through residential areas of Laurel. Featuring a Women's History Month display of 12 Maryland women beginning with Margaret Brent ( ). Featuring recognition of twelve Maryland Women who contributed to the history of Maryland and accomplishments of women. 4 mi 12 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 9 mi about 16 mins (from s house in Columbia) * Saturday April 2 Westminster - All you can Eat Breakfast The trail is on sidewalks and roadsides. There are several small hills. Breakfast will be available at the start point until 11 AM. Special Classifications: Artistic Heritage, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Honoring Law Enforcement, Hooray for Hollywood, Museums, Veteran Memorials, 50 mi 1 hr 3 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 39 mi about 49 mins (from s house in Columbia) Start: 8 1; Trail Ratings: 1+ * Saturday April 2 Washington, DC - Cherry Blossom Festival An easy walk from Old Post Office Pavilion in the nation's capital in conjunction with the annual festival around the predicted peak blooming period of the famous cherry trees received from Japan. The route will focus on the Tidal Basin, where the bulk of the trees are located, and other Washington points of interest. Special Classifications: America's Gardens, Artistic Heritage, Hooray for Hollywood, Museums 18 mi 31 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 30 mi about 44 mins (from s house in Columbia) Start: 8 1; Trail Ratings: 1+ * Saturday April 9 Ellicott City This is your club s Spring event. Come out to walk and volunteer a little of your time. Any time between 8AM and 3 PM. Downtown Ellicott City at the Roger Carter Recreation Center. Route will be through historic (and hilly) Ellicott City. It will cross into Oella in Baltimore Co. Special Classifications: Firehouses, Railroad Heritage, Riverwalk America 20 mi 29 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 9 mi 15 mins (from s house in Columbia) Start: 8 Noon; Trail Ratings: 2+ Check out the hottest website on the internet. TAW Deadlines The deadlines for upcoming issues of The American Wanderer (TAW) are as follows: Issue Deadline June/July 2011 Apr 25, 2011 Aug/Sept 2011 Jun 25, 2011 Oct/Nov 2011 Aug 25, 2011 Dec/Jan 2012 Oct 25, 2011 Feb/Mar 2012 Dec 25, 2011 All articles and photographs should be submitted directly to: The American Wanderer, Laurel Parrott, Editor, 3526 Humbolt Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412, or by (preferred) TAW@bhi.com. Be sure to include TAW in the subject line of the . Some folks continue to send these to AVA Headquarters and this causes delays in your information getting into the TAW. Don t forget to Recycle!! CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 2

3 Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club March CVC Year-Round Event 2012 Columbia River Gorge Biennial Classic Participation as of 1/31/2011 Event Start Point Total Centennial Long Gate The web site for this event is: Lake Sunoco 2 Ellicott City Long Gate From the Internet - Editor North Sunoco 2 Group ing Schedule 03//01/11 03/26/11 3/05 Prince Frederick, MD A.C.L.T. walk YRE #Y1069 3/12 Baltimore, MD BMore Healthy Expo Event 3/19 Bethesda, MD Rock Creek K of C walk Event 3/26 Laurel, MD Woman in Maryland History - Event Key Meeting Dates to Remember Hickory Ridge Feet First/ H i c k o r y Ridge Sunoco 11 King Kings Contrivance Contrivance McDonalds 3 Harper s Choice Mall Feet First/ H i c k o r y Ridge Sunoco Starbucks at Columbia Mall Total 46 6 The Columbia Gorge is a beautiful area and the walk is well worth the trip. - Editor Special Achievement by CVC Member Kevin Theall in April 17th: Atlantic Region Meeting and election of the Atlantic Region Director (approximately at 1:30PM) at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. June 18-26: 2011 AVA s 17th Biennial Convention, Des Moines, Iowa. (s being held on the 18th at Council Bluff/Loess Hills; the 19th at White Rock Resort; the 20th at Clear Lake/Mason City; the 21st at Living History Museum; the 22nd at Winterset* in Madison Co.; the 23rd at Ames, the 24th at Cedar Rapids; and, the 25th at Davenport. *(Editor s Note: Winterset, was the birthplace of the late actor Wayne.) 2012 March 16-18: Atlantic Region Conference in Fredericksburg, VA. A Friday night social, a Saturday banquet, and three walks are scheduled. Columbia Volksmarch Club Event Schedule Saturday April 9 Ellicott City Historic Town starting at Roger Carter Center; Start 8 am Noon s in the Parks Summer Series in conjunction with Howard County Recreation & Parks: - Saturday, June 11 Western Regional Park starting at Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood; Start 7:30am-9am; finish by Noon - Saturday, July 9 Schooley Mill Park; Start 7:30am-9am; finish by Noon - Saturday, August 6 Rockburn Branch Park starting at West Entrance Pavilion; Start 7:30am-9am; finish by Noon Fall TBD Kevin logged 6,298 kilometers last year! Amazing Kevin and kudos to you!!! A Paraprosdokian: Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad! CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 3

4 Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club March 2011 Top 10 s in the USA of 2010 Registration for volkssport credit is in By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com Flagstaff. Guide Created February 17, 2011 Do you want to walk the best walks in the USA? The clubs of the American Volkssport Association host more than 1,700 self-guided trails in the United States in terrain as varied as National Parks, cities, small towns and countryside. I take nominees each year and then ask the association's members to vote on their favorite walks of You can enjoy most of these walks in 2011 and coming years. 1. St. Mary's City, Maryland This walk is a newcomer to our top ten list. It explores Historic St. Mary's City, the site of Maryland's first capital, and natural paths along the St. Mary's River with half of the walk through the woods. See the reconstructed State House of 1676, archaeological excavations and the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation, part of an 800-acre outdoor living history museum. At the waterfront, see the replica of the square-rigged Maryland Dove, which along with the Ark, brought the first settlers and supplies from England. The walk is only open April 1 through October 31. (Sanction Y1620) 2. Point Lobos, Carmel, California This walk has been on the top ten list often. The natural trail around the Point Lobos Reserve offers breathtaking views of Carmel Bay, the Big Sur coastline, frolicking sea otters and scuba divers, and -- on occasion -- gray whales spouting. However, be warned that almost every green shrub, sprout and hedge in the park is, in fact, poison oak. If you are sensitive, I suggest using a poison oak blocking lotion before the walk and a good scrub with a poison oak scrub afterward. (Sanction Y0445) 3. Silver Falls, Oregon. This classic Northwest hike is in a canyon with nine waterfalls, including three that you can walk behind. You get the full flavor of the Northwest with tall timber. This walk is only open mid-april through mid- November. Wear trail shoes or boots, and bring a hiking stick, as the trail can be narrow and slippery. [Sanction Y0171] 4. Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington - Skyline Trail Take a hike in Paradise, or rather, around Paradise Inn at the 7000 foot level of the tallest mountain in the Cascades Range. It is an extreme walk, rated difficult, wear hiking shoes and carry water. Your camera is bound to run out of either film or memory as you take in the glaciers and wildflowers. This walk is only open July 1 through September 30 and you must mail in your registration in advance to receive the map and directions. (Sanction Y0835) 5. San Antonio, Texas - Riverwalk This route is simply fun, and you'll have earned your burrito and margarita by the end of it. Meanders along Paseo del Rio or "Riverwalk", through the King William District, La Villita, HemisFair Park, Institute of Texan Cultures, Menger Hotel, past the San Antonio war memorials and through Mission San Antonio De Valero, better known as "The Alamo." (Sanction Y0055) 6. Annapolis, Maryland An easy walk which includes the State House, Governor's house, historic downtown Annapolis with its dock area and the US Naval Academy. You see many major attractions on this early American city trail. Bring photo ID to enter the State House and Naval Academy. (Sanction YR0264) 7. Grand Canyon, Arizona The grandest walk in the continental United States takes you along the south rim of the Grand Canyon, through Grand Canyon Village. There is an 1 of 2 alternate trails to Yavapai Point for more breathtaking views. Lowlanders should take it easy -- the elevation is 7,000 feet, although the route itself is fairly level. (Sanction Y1376) 8. Sanibel Island Lighthouse, Florida What could be more relaxing than strolling the beach to a historic lighthouse, searching for sea shells by the seashore? ers agreed that this was worth the trip. (Sanction Y0521) 9. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah This stunning walk is open April through October. The 11 kilometers combine the Queens Garden Trail, the Wall Street Trail, and the Peekaboo Loop. It is "all views, all the time" as you hike through the hoodoos and rock formations. The walk is rated most difficult due to hills and altitude. It is at 8000 feet altitude, and weather can be extremely hot or extremely cold. Registration for this walk is three hours away in Ivans, Utah -- or you can register ahead of time with the club. (Sanction Y1626) 10. Chicago, Illinois - Lakefront Get the full flavor of the Chicago Lakefront with this great walk that starts at the Chicago Cultural Center. This trail takes you to the Chicago Loop, Northwestern University, Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Museum of Contemporary Art, along Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile and along beautiful Lake Michigan. (Sanction Y0783) How to These s Register at each walk's start point during open hours. Take the map and directions provided, and enjoy the walks at your own pace. Starting Point: Annual Guide to All AVA Year-Round s This printed yearly guide is the best way to find great walks in every state of the United States. Editors note, click on link below then click 2011 Starting Point Book to order a copy. ub.htm CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 4

5 DIRECTIONS: To Western Regional Park (June 11) Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD From Washington/Columbia: Take Route 29 North to Route 70 West. From Baltimore: Take 95 South towards Washington and exit on 695 towards Towson. Take Route 70 West. From Frederick: Take 70 East towards Baltimore Proceed and exit at Route 97 South. After crossing Frederick Road (Route 144) travel about a mile and you'll see the center on the right in close proximity to the Glenwood Library. From Olney: Take Route 97 North past Carrs Mill stop light. Make a left into the Glenwood Library and Gary J. Arthur Community Center parking lot. To Schooley Mill Park (July 9) Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD Take Route 108 West past Route 216 intersection (Highland) to first left onto Hall Shop Road. Follow Hall Shop Road to park entrance on right. Or, take Route 29 to Route 216 West. Follow Route 216 West to Hall Shop Road. Turn left onto Hall Shop Rd. Follow to park entrance on left. The Activity Room is located in the large Multi-Purpose building. To Rockburn Branch Park West Area (August 6) 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge From Rte. 29, take Rte. 100 east to Md. 103 exit. Go around the circle and cross over Rte. 100; proceed through next circle. At the first signal light, make a right on Montgomery Road. Proceed to signal light and make a left to remain on Montgomery Road. Travel about a mile; make a left onto Rockburn Branch Park Road and proceed to park. AVA-264 In partnership with Howard County Recreation & Parks Presents Three Saturday Morning Summer s in the Parks 1. Western Regional Park June 11, 2011 AT2011/89649; 5km &10km 2. Schooley Mill Park July 9, 2011 AT2011/89650; 5km & 10km 3. Rockburn Branch Park August 6, 2011 AT2011/89651; 5km & 10km Trail Rated 2

6 SPONSORED BY: The Columbia Volksmarch Club (AVA 264). A proud member of the MmAaRrYyLlAaNnDd VvOoLlKkSsSsPpOoRrTt AaSsSsOoCcIiAaTtIiOoNn SANCTIONED BY: The American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV), promoting leisure sports in the interest of family health, recreation, fun and companionship. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: There is one event for each walk: 10km with a shorter 5km option. The trail for each event is mostly on natural park trails and road shoulders within Howard County Parks. Strollers will have difficulty with most trails. None of the trails are suitable for Wheelchairs. June 11: The 5km (suitable for strollers) will walk on asphalt paths and roadways in Western Regional Park. TR 2. The 10km will continue on natural surface trails and is not suited for strollers. TR 2+ July 9: in Schooley Mill Park on grass, asphalt and natural surface trails. TR 2 August 6: on natural surface trails in Rockburn Branch Park. TR 2. TR = Trail Rating on scale of 1 (easiest) to 5 (hardest) PROCEDURE: Each participant will be issued a start card. It must be carried on the walk and presented for validation at each checkpoint. Only one start card will be validated per participant. Start cards must be turned in at the Finish Table after completing the event. Only those participants with a properly validated start card will be eligible for the Event Award and/or IVV credit. The trail may be walked two times per start card on the same day at no additional cost. REGISTRATION: There will be no pre-registration for these events. The participation fee for IVV Credit Only is $3. (maximum $10 for families with minor children living together) There is no fee to walk the trail without receiving the IVV credit or award. START/FINISH (see directions on back cover): Start anytime from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; finish by Noon. Saturday June 11: Western Regional Park Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD Trail Distances: 5km Trail Rating 2 & 10km Trail Rating 2+ Saturday July 9: Schooley Mill Park Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD Trail Distances: 5km & 10km; Trail Rating 2 Saturday August 6: Rockburn Branch Park West A rea 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge. Trail Distances: 5km & 10km; Trail Rating 2 REFRESHMENTS: Restrooms will be located at the start points. Water and candy will be available at the checkpoints located along the trail. CONDITIONS: The events are open to all. The events will be held during all reasonable weather conditions, including rain. Littering along the trails is prohibited. Dogs are permitted on the trail but not inside buildings. DISCLAIMER: Neither the Columbia Volksmarch Club nor Howard County Recreation & Parks shall be liable for accidents, theft, or material damage. Every reasonable effort will be made to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. INFORMATION: call (410) or johndye@comcast.net C V C Web Page: http// AWARD: There are no awards for these walks.

7 UPCOMING VOLKSSPORTING EVENTS April 2011 through December 2012 Day Mon Location Event* Description Contact 02 Apr Washington, DC 02 Apr Westminster, MD 02 Apr Yorktown, VA 02/03 Apr Manchester, PA 6K/11K 09 Apr Ellicott City, MD 09 Apr Richmond, VA 09/10 Apr Smyrna, DE 16 Apr Chester, MD 16 Apr 17 Apr Fredericksburg, VA Charlottesville, VA 23 Apr Alexandria, VA 25 Apr Alexandria, VA 29/01 Apr Emporium, PA 29/01 Apr Kane, PA 29/01 Apr Marienville, PA 29/01 Apr Sheffield, PA 10K 30 Apr Takoma Park, MD 30 Apr Princeton, NJ 30 Apr Leesburg, VA 30 Apr Williamsburg, VA 07 May Washington, DC 07 May Hampton, VA 14 May Chevy Chase, MD 14 May Norfolk, VA 21 May Baltimore, MD 23 May Alexandria, VA 04 Jun Beltsville, MD 04 Jun Leesburg, VA Start between 8AM and 1PM at Old Post Office Pavilion, 12th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. Finish by 4PM. Start between 8AM and 1PM at Church of the Ascension, 23 No. Court Street. Finish by 4PM. All U can eat brkfst 7AM - 11AM. Start between 9AM and 10AM at Carrot Tree, 411 Main Street. Finish by 1PM Start between 8AM and 1PM at Old Giant Grocery Store (Next to McDonalds), 4215 N. George St. Finish by 4PM. Start between 8AM and Noon at the Roger Carter Recreation Center, 3676 Fels Lane. Must finih by 3PM Start between 9AM and 1PM at Bills Barbecue, 3100 North Boulevard. Finish by 4PM. Start between 8AM and 2PM at the Blackbird HQs Section picnic pavilion, 502 Blackbird Forest Rd. FINISH by 4PM. Start at Chesapeake Exploration Ctr, 426 Piney Narrows Rd Start at Dorothy Hart Community Center Start at Univ of VA Campus NOTE: Do not sanction another ATL Reg event on this day. TXS. Start at 7735 Wellington Rd Start at Barrett Branch Library Start between Noon - 3PM (Fri), 9AM - 2PM (Sat), 9AM - 1PM (Sun)at shelter next to Sheetz across fm Cameron Co. Echo, 300 S. Broad St. Start between Noon - 3PM (Fri), 9AM - 2PM (Sat), 9AM - 1PM (Sun) at Evergreen Pk across from house at 41 Park Ave. Start between Noon - 3PM (Fri), 9AM - 2PM (Sat), 9AM - 1PM (Sun) at Pavillion in MACA Park, Pine St. Start between Noon - 3PM (Fri), 9AM - 2PM (Sat), 9AM - 1PM (Sun) at Pavilion in Sheffield Mem Park, Horton Ave. Start at Wayne Ave Garage, Silver Spring Start between 10AM and 1PMat Frist Campus Center. Finish by 4PM. Start Point TBD Start between 9AM and 1PM at Overflow Parking Lot, New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Dr. Finish by 4PM. Start Point TBD Start at York High School Start at Geico, 4608 Willard Ave Start at the Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Road. Start at Giant Grocery Store, 6340 York Road Start at Barrett Br Library Start at Agriculture Research Ctr Start at Morven Park Equestrian Ctr Barry or Karen Jerry Sam or Brenda Dee Diane Roger Kelly Maribeth Diane Bob Diane Dolores Sam Paul Don Bob of 3

8 04 Jun Sterling, VA 04/05 Jun Boiling Springs, PA 04/05 Jun Gardner, PA 04/05 Jun Newville, PA 11 Jun Cooksville, MD 11 Jun Chesapeake, VA 09 Jul Highland, MD 25 Jul Alexandria, VA 06 Aug Elkridge, MD 20 Aug Greenbelt, MD 22 Aug Alexandria, VA 27 Aug Hagerstown, PA 6K/10K 11 Sep Laurel, MD 15 Sep Norfolk, VA 17 Sep Taneytown, MD 17 Sep Burke, VA 17/18 Sep East Berlin, PA Start at Claude Moore Park, Old Vestals Gap Road Start between 8AM and 2PM at Spring Meadows Park, 640 West First St. Finish by 5PM. Start between 8AM and 2PM at Furnace Stack Area, Pine Grove St Pk, 1100 Pine Grove Rd. Finish by 5PM Start at Newville Community Park, 1 Greenspring Dr. between 8AM and 1PM, Finish by 5PM Start between 7:30AM and 9:00AM at G. J. Arthur Comm Ctr, Glenwood/Western Regional Park, 2400 Rte 97 Start at Northwest River Park. Start between 7:30AM and 9AM at Schooley Mill Park, Hall Shop Rd Start at Barrett Branch Lib (Evening ) Start between 7:30AM and 9AM at Rockburn Branch Park-West Area, 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Rd Start at Greenbelt Lake on Crescent Rd Start at Barrett Branch Library (August Evening ) Start at Augustoberfest Tent Start at Montpelier Arts Ctr, 9650 Muirkirk Rd Night. Front porch of 402 Pembroke Avenue. Start at the Taneytown Elementary School. Start at Accotink Unitarian Universalist CH. Start between 8AM and 1PM at East Berlin Comm Ctr Pavilion, 405 North Ave. Finish by 4PM. 24 Sep Alexandria, VA 6/11/17K Start at Barrett Branch Library (includes Wilson Bridge) 24 Sep Lovettsville, VA 5K/11K 26 Sep Alexandria, VA Start at Game Protective Assoc, 16 S. Berlin Pike Start at Barrett Branch Library (Evening walk) 01 Oct Bordertown, NJ Start at Devine Word Seminary 01 Oct Williamsburg, VA 01/02 Oct Frederick, MD 01/02 Oct Alexandria, VA 15 Oct Greenbelt, MD 21/23 Oct Arlington, VA 22 Oct Lucketts, VA 22 Oct Portsmouth, VA 29 Oct Mt. Airy, MD 05 Nov Newport News, VA Start TBD Start at Frederick Fairgrounds Start at Oktoberfest Event, Freemont Field Start at Shrom Hills Park Bob Louise Louise Chuck Phill Chuck Steve Sue Bob Diane Chuck Kristin /12/22 /32/42K Start at Residence Inn, 1401 N Adams St dolores K/10K Start at Tarara Winey, Rt 662 Start TBD Start at Linganore Winery 11/13 Nov Gettysburg, PA Start at Days Inn Gettysburg Start between 9AM and Noon at Newport News Park, Shelter #17, Jefferson Ave (Rt 143). Finish by 3PM Bob Sam Jerry Diane of 3

9 11/13 Nov Gettysburg, PA Start at Days Inn Gettysburg 12 Nov Gaithersburg, MD 12 Nov Gettysburg- Ortana, PA 03 Dec Alexandria, VA 09/10 Dec Williamsburg, VA 09/11 Dec Williamsburg, VA Night Swim meters 10/11 Dec Williamsburg, VA 17 Dec Washington, DC 17 Dec Fredericksburg, VA Night 17/19 Dec Washington, DC 31 Dec Columbia, MD 31 Dec Columbia, MD 31 Dec Smithfield, VA 01 Jan Columbia, MD 01 Jan Columbia, MD 01 Jan Smithfield, VA 07 Jan Newport News, VA 09 Jun Norfolk, VA 09 Jun Norfolk, VA 19/21 Oct Arlington, VA 6/12/22 /32/42 Start at Seneca Creek State Park Start at Adams County Winery Start at Barrett Branch Lib (Alexandria Holiday ) Night walk starts between 3PM and 6PM at Clarion Hotel, 351 York St. Finish by 9PM. PREREGISTRATION Required. Bring flashlight. Swim starts between 3PM and 6PM on Fri/Sat must finish by 9PM. Sunday swim starts between 10AM and 1PM, finish by 4PM. All at Clarion Hotel swimming pool, 351 York St. No preregistration. Day walk starts between 8AM and 1PM at Clarion Hotel, 351 York St. Finish by 1PM. PREREGISTRATION required. Day : Start between 9AM and Noon at Old Post Office Bldg, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. Finish by 3PM. Start between 3PM and 6PM at Fredericksburg Visitor Ctr, 706 Caroline St. Finish by 8PM. Start at Old Post Office Bldg, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. Start at Owen Brown Comm Assoc, 6800 Cradlerock Way Start at Owen Brown Comm Assoc, 6800 Cradlerock Way Start at the Smithfield Station Restaurant, 415 South Church Street. Start at Owen Brown Comm Assoc, 6800 Cradlerock Way Start at Owen Brown Comm Assoc, 6800 Cradlerock Way Start at the Smithfield Station Restaurant, 415 South Church Street. Start TBD Start at the Van Wyck Branch Library, 1368 DeBree Avenue. Cosponsored by the Peninsula Pathfinders in conjunction with OPSAIL Start at Norfolk Public Library (Norfolk OPSAIL 2012) Start at Residence Inn, 1401 N. Adams St. Jone Gary Linda Linda Linda Linda Sam Ron Dolores * Short walk available GW - guided walk, GDW - Guided Day, GNW - Guided Night The above information is collected from event brochures and The American Wanderer. If your event is not here, or the description is not complete, contact Rich Long, Clarington Court, Laurel, MD or rglongret@verizon.net. Every effort is made to make this information as accurate as possible, but CVC can not be held responsible for any errors. The complete event list can also be found on line at 3 of 3

10 2011 CVC Meeting Schedule CVC Meetings are normally held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Owen Brown Community Center (OBCC), 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD unless otherwise noted below. March 14th - 7:00 pm at the OBCC April 4th - 7:00 pm at the OBCC (Moved to be before our April Event.) May 9th - 7:00 pm at the OBCC June 6th - 7:00 pm at the OBCC (Moved to be before our June Event.) July 11th - 7:00 pm at the OBCC NEWSLETTER Editor Clarington Ct. Laurel, MD FIRST CLASS Upcoming CVC Events: Saturday April 9, Ellicott City - Historic Town Saturday June 11, Cooksville - Western Regional Park, part of the CVC Summer s in the Parks Series