Here are some of the things I'd like to do this summer. We are pretty relaxed around here so we may or may not do all or some. I wanted to find some community party type things but haven't had much luck so far. Last year our town participated in National Night Out and it was nice getting to know our community workers. I'd like to find out if they will be doing it again so I can maybe plan a Community Workers Lapbook or something to coincide. So far no luck.
Our county used to be one of the richest in the nation but this year our county library will be the only one in the state to NOT have a reading program for the kids. Truth be told, I hate this town. I hate this state. It is sooooo pretentious. When we hit lotto we are so outta here. I say that but I don't think we would go very far. To many family members here.
It has been a good place to ride out this economic mess though. That's why we came here and that's why we stay. Might as well make the best of it.
- Attend Church (I have a couple of links to some local churches)
- Go to the pool a lot. (Have passes, will get wet)
- Spend a lot of time at the neighborhood park. (name the gnats, oh joy)
- Visit Adventure Land park once a week.
- Discovery Room at one of the county libraries at least once a week. (library hop)
- Attend an Orioles baseball game (June 12)
- Take a tour of the brand new firehouse (get with Fireman neighbor to schedule)
- 2010 Summerfest Family Theatre in the Baker Park Bandshell, Frederick on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Celebrate Frederick - Getting to Baker Park
- Go to the free movies being offered at least once a week. Free Family Film Festival Regal Theaters
- Watch the fireworks at the Soccer Plex with a picnic. July 4
- Go to at least one Frederick Keyes baseball game. Team Schedule Frederick Keys Schedule
- Spend a couple of days at the beach. (reservations made)
- Farm Animals @Germantown Library 7/17 @ 10AM & Poolsville 7/29 @ 2 PM Damascus 8/4 @ 1:30
- Snakes Alive @ Poolsville Library 8/5 @ 2 PM
- Rainforest Alive @ Germantown Library 8/7 @11 AM
- American Musical Road @ Damasscus Library 8/11 @ 2 PM
- Folk Artists perform music @ Germantown Library 8/12 @ 10:30 AM
- Picnic at an outdoor concert. Saturdays
- Grow some great vegies.
- Visit West Virginia Flea Market
- Visit Harper's Ferry Flea Market
- Spend a day at Harper's Fairy.
- Visit Rio/the ducks a couple/few times
- MC county fair. August 13- 21 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
- MD State Fair August 27- September 6 Maryland State Fair
- Come up with a weekly schedule to manage my time better.
- Dig up prickly bushes out front
- Expand circle under cherry tree out front
- Continue with relaxed Preschool
- Prepare Preschool Curriculum for fall.
- Finish Charles Stanley book
- Finish Childwise
- Read PreSchool Wise
- Read Honey for a Child's Heart
- Put in a fall garden
- Sew a Harvest/Garden Apron
- Clean the house really well. Lather, Rinse, and repeat, repeat, repeat.
I like taking some time now checking out what's available and filling in the calendar. I'll keep an eye on the local paper for more activities and community gatherings.
Does your town offer anything over the summer? How do you find events/activities? Do you have a list made up?