MARCH 2010

March 7

LEGO Robots do Sumo Wrestling
Garrett Engineering and Robotics Society (GEARS) building in Accident, 1 pm - 5 pm. Teams of 2-5 players each build a custom Sumo robot out of LEGOs. It's fun, exciting, and a great family activity. All LEGO parts are provided, and rookie teams are very welcome. SuGO.GEARSinc.org, 301.387.2331.

March 14

3 Jump Jackpot – Wisp Resort. Old school racing meets new school style with this moguls meets freestyle event. www.wispresort.com, 301.387.4911.

March 20 – March 21

7th Annual Beachin’ Weekend – Wisp Resort. Live music, games & the infamous Cardboard Box Derby. www.wispresort.com, 301.387.4911.

March 20

Maple Syrup Demonstrations Swallow Falls State Park 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

A boiling of Maple Syrup demonstration will be held at Swallow Falls State Park from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday, March 6^th. A local Maple Syrup producer, Steyer Brothers, will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate the use of an evaporator in the syrup making process. Pure maple products will be offered for sale during this time.

For more information, call 301-334-9180

March 21

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Syrup Demonstrations Herrington Manor State Park 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pancakes, buckwheat cakes, pure maple syrup, sausage, orange juice and coffee will be served at Herrington Manor State Park. $7.00 adults, and $4.00 for children under 12. Maple syrup demonstrations will be conducted during the breakfast.

For additional information, please call 301-334-9180

March 23

Dogsledding Presentations and Kennel Visit - Husky Power Dogsledding Home Kennels –three minutes from the lake in McHenry, 10 am to noon. Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill the mushers; see equipment; hug Huskies; watch films. No reservations needed this day. $. www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com, 301.746.7200.