If you enjoy nature, you'll love this event. Features maple syrup and pancake brunch ($4/person), maple syrup demonstrations and tastings, food concessions featuring maple items, maple pit beef, children's activity area (crafts, games, face painting), craft vendors, living history programs, plus birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians!

When: Sunday, March 7, 2010

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where:  Hashawha Environmental Center, 300 John Owings Rd, Westminster, MD  21158

Admission: $5.00 per vehicle

For more information call:  410-386-3560 or http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark/hashawha/direct.asp for directions.

The Carroll County Public Schools Education Foundation Present 2nd Annual Chocolate Ball

 "A romantic and decadant evening featuring live music, llve and silent auctions, elegant and abundant light fare, a chocolate dessert contest, and more.  Dress is semi-formal.  The event proceeds benefit the teachers and students of Carroll County Public Schools.  Last year's event sold out!

When:  Saturday, February 13, 2010

Where: The Portico at St. John

Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

For more information call Andie at (410) 751-3098 or visit http://www.ccpsfoundation.org/

Seven-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and producer, John McCutcheon will appear in concert at the Carroll Arts Center Theater, in Westminster, Maryland this February.  John is a well-respected and beloved folksinger, and his songwriting has been hailed by critics and singers around the globe.

Save the Date: February 6, 2010

The concert begins at 8:00 p.m.

For tickets and information, visit: www.commongroundonthehill.org

For more information about John McCutcheon, visit his website: www.folkmusic.com/

The region's premiere country music ensemble, Iron Ridge will appear in concert at the Carroll Arts Center, in Westminster, Maryland on January 23, 2010.  This four-piece bluegrass band has won numerous awards for their music, including the coveted top award at the Fiddler's Convention.  They play a variety of traditional country and gospel favorites.

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010

Concert begins at 7:00 pm

For tickets and information visit:  www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org

To Learn more about Iron Ridge visit their website: www.ironridgeband.com

Get an exclusive look inside some of the charming, historic, Victorian homes located in New Windsor, Maryland.

Take a trip back in time with this memorable tour of some of New Windsor's most exquisite historic homes and buildings.  You will be dazzled by the architecture, style and decorations as well as amazed to learn their histories.

Date: December 6, 2009                               Time: 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For ticket information and details visit new-windsor-heritage.org/ ,
or call 410-635-2602.

The Carroll County Farm Museum, located in Westminster, Maryland is hosting it's annual Holiday Tour event.  This year's theme is, "A Victorian Storybook Christmas".

Six rooms in the farm house are each decorated in a different storybook.  The parlor is Beatrix Potter, the study is Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, the master bedroom is Treasure Island, the children's room is Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the dining room is Alice in Wonderland, and the kitchen is The Night Before Christmas.

There will be Victorian holiday decorations, tours, holiday music, wagon rides, and of course don't forget to stop and visit with Santa in his log house!

The event dates are December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13, 2009.  Hours are Fridays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Noon until 5 p.m. 

For more information call 1-800-654-4645 or visit www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org

Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Martin's Westminster!

Martin's Westminster is hosting their annual New Year's Eve Celebration on Thursday, December 31, 2009.  Guests will enjoy music by DJ Delights, an incredible buffet menu, dessert table and open bar.  The celebration begins at 9:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. and is located in the 140 Village Shopping Center, Westminster, Maryland.

You can purchase tickets online at www.martinscaterers.com under "Public Events", or call (410) 848-1002 for more information.

Afterwards, you can avoid the drive home and complete your celebration by staying with us at The Boston Inn.  Martin's Westminster is located in the shopping center right behind The Boston Inn so you can quickly and easily walk to your room and relax.  Best of all, we are offering a special rate of $51 plus tax for any room.  Call us at 1-800-634-0846 today to lock in your reservations and special rates! 

*Special rates exclude our Deluxe Jacuzzi Suites. ** Tickets to the Martin's event are not included in the price of the room. 

Located on 140 acres in Westminster, Maryland, this historic museum showcases a main house built in 1852, barns, a smokehouse, springhouse, blacksmith shop, craftsmen’s workshops, broom shop, wagon shed, one-room school house, general store, farm animals and other exhibit areas.

Visitors will also enjoy viewing many artifacts, interesting collections, and memorabilia on display. In addition to guided and self-guided tours, there are plenty of special events scheduled throughout the year, including an Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, a Civil War Re-Enactment, Fiddler’s Convention, the Maryland Wine Festival, Holiday Tours and more.

For more information visit: www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/