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.

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/