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WSOP Wrap Up

The World Series of Poker ended last night with local Darvin Moon taking second place to 21 year old Joe Cada.  Congratulations to Darvin on his amazing showing in his first run at the WOSP.
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Angler's Legacy "Thankful for Fishing" Holiday Promotion Kick Off

Those who "Take the Pledge" and promise to introduce newcomers to boating & fishing will be eligible to win $50 gift cards daily courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods

Dick's Sporting Goods is helping kick off a holiday-inspired Anglers' Legacy Pledge drive, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced. Outdoor enthusiasts are Take the Pledge & be eligible to win a $50 Dick's gift card!being encouraged to take the Anglers' Legacy Pledge – a promise to introduce someone new to the sport – for the Thanksgiving holiday. Those who take the Pledge at AnglersLegacy.org now through November 21, 2009 are eligible to win daily $50 gift cards, courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods.

"We are happy to work with Dick's to encourage boaters and anglers to introduce newcomers to the sport," said RBFF President & CEO Frank Peterson. "It's important to reflect on the reasons why we started boating and fishing, and I hope those memories inspire people this holiday to take the Anglers' Legacy Pledge. We know that our Ambassadors introduce more newcomers to the sport and make a significantly larger economic impact on the boating and fishing industry than non-Ambassadors. By mobilizing avids to teach newcomers, we will make a big impact on future participation and conservation efforts."

"Dick's Sporting Goods is proud to collaborate with current boating and fishing enthusiasts to take the Anglers' Legacy Pledge," said Dick's Community Marketing Manager Colleen Wilson. "We hope to inspire many new anglers and boaters and join us in our passion for the outdoors."

Anglers' Legacy, a program aimed at increasing first-time boating and fishing experiences, has recruited more than 185,000 Ambassadors nationwide since its inception in May 2006. Based on a recent RBFF survey, when Ambassadors introduce newcomers to the sport, they purchase an additional $168 in fishing tackle and equipment and $166 in boating supplies and accessories annually. They also purchase more than two fishing licenses which support critical fish and wildlife management efforts through the Sport Fish Restoration Program.

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State Parks Adjust Holiday Schedule for Service Reduction Days

Parks to remain open on Thanksgiving and New Years Day

Maryland State Parks and other public lands managed by the State will be closed during service reduction days for the 2009 holiday season, as part of the State’s Furlough and Temporary Salary Reduction Plan. Public use parking lots, buildings and other facilities will not be available on those days. State parks will remain open on Thanksgiving, Native American Appreciation Day and New Years Day.

The Holiday closing schedule is as follows:

    * November 25 (the day before Thanksgiving) –State service reduction day

    * December 24 (Christmas Eve) –State service reduction day

    * December 25 (Christmas Day) – Holiday

    * December 31 (New Years Eve) - State service reduction day

All state park camping and cabin reservations will be honored on those days. Law enforcement personnel (Maryland Park Service Rangers and Natural Resources Police) will be on duty during the holidays and service reduction days.

In addition to regular holidays (Thanksgiving, Native American Appreciation Day, Christmas and New Years Day), all DNR offices will be closed on service reduction days (November 25, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) as well.

On August 26, the Board of Public Works approved more than $450 million in budget reductions, to address a projected budget shortfall. The reductions included a sliding scale of furlough and fixed service reduction days for State employees. It is estimated that the furlough and salary reduction plans will save the State approximately $75 million and prevent the elimination of about 1,500 State jobs.

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Darvin Moon Back at the Table

The Baltimore Sun reports on Darvin Moon and the start of the World Series of Poster Final. 

Dance Camp with Jennifer Christophel

Learn to dance with Jennifer Christophel at "Dance Camp tomorrow night at Wisp Resort.  Enjoy two hours of dance instruction, dinner and two beverages for $70 per couple.  Learn to rhumba, cha cha, and tango from 3-7pm.  Preregistration and prepayment is required.  Call 301-387-7585. 

2009 Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour

This weekend is the first of two weekends in the annual Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour, coordinated by the Allegany Arts Council.   The event includes thirty-seven participating artists from Allegany, Garrett County and West Virginia.  The Tour will be open from 10AM-5PM over two weekends: Saturday and Sunday, November 7th & 8th and Saturday and Sunday, November 14th & 15th.   A Mountain Maryland  Artists Studio Tour Guidebook can be picked up at the Allegany Arts Council,  the Gallery in Oakland, The Visitor's Center and at any participating artist's gallery.  Artists from Garrett County include Julie Turrentine, Caroline Blizzard and the Four Storm Artists Gallery, Alan Arnson, Sue Arnson, Karl Gargulinski, Ann Jones and Kenny Braitman.

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Our Town Theatre Christmas Market on December 5th

On Saturday, December 5th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Our Town Theatre's 3rd Annual Christmas Market will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church Parish Social Hall, as part of Oakland’s “A Small Town Christmas.” OTT’s Christmas Market will enable shoppers to support Garrett County artists and contribute toward Our Town Theatre's Backstage, which is the new scenery, costume and prop shop on Center Street in Oakland. Market activities include shopping for handmade gifts, a Christmas Cafe with chili and Fair Trade coffee and tea, Bake Sale, Gift Wrap, and Christmas music and readings.

Artist Laura Stutzman will autograph and sell her books B is for Blue Crab, a Maryland alphabet book, and The Happy Prince. Handmade fine stoneware, watercolors, nature photography and cards, art glass jewelry, ornaments, bottle stoppers; crocheted, hand-knit and felted gifts, animals, and dolls; wooden puzzles, baskets, cutting boards; handmade rugs, silk Christmas flower arrangements and wreaths; sock animals, Gortner folk art, handmade Christmas cards, Amish cookbooks, Fair Trade coffee, tea, and chocolates; and Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares are some of the gifts shoppers can choose from at OTT’s Christmas Market on December 5th.

Marci McClive of Marsh Mountain Consort, Celtic harpist Sherry Remley, Rick and Margie Jordan on guitar and violin, and Richard Hill, guitarist and singer, are among the local musicians who will play throughout the day on December 5th. OTT’s board encourages all to come and support local artists and theatre at OTT”s Christmas Market. Garrett Reading Council members will read holiday stories for young shoppers periodically as well. For more information, call OTT at 301-334-5640.
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