http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:34:31 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:16:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d21-More-free-Christmas-coloring-pages-for-kids?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  As mentioned in a previous article, called Celebrate Christmas with free coloring pages for kids, the Internet is full of  inexpensive craft and decorating ideas for the holiday season.  A good way to decorate is with printable c... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:16:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d21-More-free-Christmas-coloring-pages-for-kids?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Celebrate-Christmas-with-free-coloring-pages-for-kids?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  The holiday season officially begins the day after Thanksgiving.  Christmas shopping and the sales that go with it began early this year.  With the recession folks have less money.  So families need to make the most of those prec... Coloring Pages Christmas Holiday Coloring Pages Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:29:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Celebrate-Christmas-with-free-coloring-pages-for-kids?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Holiday-train-gardens--A-Baltimore-tradition-continues?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  The train garden tradition in Baltimore originally began with Moravian immigrants that settled in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Along with other religious customs they brought with them the putz (pronounced pootz) garden. The putz was a miniature ... Museums & Attractions Christmas Holiday Train Gardens Holiday Events Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Holiday-train-gardens--A-Baltimore-tradition-continues?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Festival-of-Trains?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Greenberg Train ShowTrains have been a part of the holiday season in Baltimore as much as the Christmas tree.  Originally, Moravian immigrants to Baltimore brought over the Christmas garden tradition.  Tis' the Season for TrainsThe first Ch... Museums & Attractions Christmas Holiday Train Gardens Holiday Events Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:46:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Festival-of-Trains?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Festival-of-Trees?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  The Christmas season in Baltimore officially begins with the annual Festival of Trees in November.  Each year the Festival of Trees displays hundreds of decorated Christmas trees and wreaths for sale.  The proceeds go to  Kennedy... Holidays & Special Events Local Events Holiday Shopping Christmas Holiday Events Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:22:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Festival-of-Trees?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-Baltimore-Museum-of-Public-Works-slated-to-reopen-November-17th?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Baltimore Public Works Museum How many traffic signs are posted throughout the city of Baltimore?  How many streetlights illuminate Charm City?  How many gallons of wastewater does the Department of Public Works treat every day?  ... Museums & Attractions Learning & Discovery Baltimore Public Works Museum Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:29:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-Baltimore-Museum-of-Public-Works-slated-to-reopen-November-17th?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Baltimore-families-invited-to-StuffABus-for-Maryland-Food-Bank?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on life's blessings.  It is also traditionally an opportunity for sharing our bounty with those in need.  Our nation's current economic downturn has resulted in significant needs throughout the Baltim... Local Events Thanksgiving Local Charities Giant Foods Mix106.5 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:14:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Baltimore-families-invited-to-StuffABus-for-Maryland-Food-Bank?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d10-table-decorations?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Tom TurkeyThanksgiving is a time when families get together to give thanks for all they have. On the special day everyone shares in a feast to celebrate the bounty of the past year. For most us the Thanksgiving meal consists of turkey, stuffing, mash... Holidays & Special Events Crafts & Hobbies Thanksgiving Table Decorations Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:32:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d10-table-decorations?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d4-The-Baltimore-School-for-the-Arts-Local-students-tapped-to-perform-at-the-White-House?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Students from the Baltimore School for the Arts share talent at White House. World class music will fill the White House today.  The Obama administration, continuing to demonstrate its commitment to the arts, is slated to host the four... History & Culture Holidays & Special Events Learning & Discovery Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:03:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d4-The-Baltimore-School-for-the-Arts-Local-students-tapped-to-perform-at-the-White-House?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Celebrate-Thanksgiving-with-free-coloring-pages-for-kids?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  The Pilgrims were not the first settlers to celebrate Thanksgiving in America. Our Thanksgiving traditions actually originated with Spanish settlers in La Florida on September 8, 1565. After a long voyage around 600 settlers and their leader, P... Holidays & Special Events Coloring Pages Autumn Thanksgiving Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:58:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Celebrate-Thanksgiving-with-free-coloring-pages-for-kids?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d29-veterans?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  The B&O Railroad Museum is hosting it’s Veterans Day Weekend.  Learn the role railroads played in World War II.  Witness World War II-era living history with re-enactors depicting the 4th Infantry Division Military Police.&n... Museums & Attractions Holidays & Special Events Learning & Discovery Veterans Day Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:25:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d29-veterans?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Daylight-Savings-Ends?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  Baltimore “falls back” as Daylight Saving Time ends. Clocks are turned back by one hour allowing us to enjoy more daylight in the morning while it gets dark earlier. Officially ending on Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 AM,... Holidays & Special Events Learning & Discovery Autumn Daylight Savings Ends Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:08:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Daylight-Savings-Ends?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Light-the-night-at-Fire-Museum-of-Maryland-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  Every Halloween we light up carved pumpkins to illuminate the night.  This year the Fire Museum of Maryland takes the idea to new level.  Imagine going back in time when fire apparatus was equipped with candle and kerosene lanterns.&n... Museums & Attractions Holidays & Special Events Learning & Discovery Autumn Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:23:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Light-the-night-at-Fire-Museum-of-Maryland-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d21-more-coloring?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  Halloween can be a fun holiday for the entire family.  Sadly many aspects of Halloween can be frightening for children (It can be disturbing for adults, too.).  Increasingly the holiday has become about gruesome gore.  It can be ... Holidays & Special Events Coloring Pages Halloween Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:52:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d21-more-coloring?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Mad-for-Spooky-Science-Day-at-the-Maryland-Science-Center?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner A mad scientist.On Saturday, October 31st from 12:00pm to 4:00pm the Maryland Science Center is hosting the Spooky Science Day.  Your kids can help mad scientist Professor Schmartkopf get his rocket to the moon, and learn about simple machines.&... Holidays & Special Events Learning & Discovery Halloween Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:23:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Mad-for-Spooky-Science-Day-at-the-Maryland-Science-Center?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Good-lessons-for-kids-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-movie-in-theaters-Oct-16?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner  As children we often use our imaginations to understand the world. Even adults use thier imagination to learn about the universe (They are called physicists, right?). This is the theme of the movie Where the Wild Things Are coming to theaters o... Holidays & Special Events Books & Reading Movies & Multimedia Halloween Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:38:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Good-lessons-for-kids-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-movie-in-theaters-Oct-16?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Halloween-Coloring-Pages?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Jack-o'-LanternAs the autumn season has arrived, so does harvest and Halloween. Corn to feed livestock is now ready to be harvested. Apples are now transformed into butter and cider. Other signs of the season appear such as pumpkins, gourds, and indi... Holidays & Special Events Crafts & Hobbies Coloring Pages Halloween Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:52:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Halloween-Coloring-Pages?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d10-fall-color?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Fall made its official debut in Baltimore on September 22, 2009 at exactly 5:18 AM EDT. Our passage into fall is termed the Autumnal Equinox. As summer fades into fall in the northern hemisphere, the Sun will pass directly over the equator. This crea... Holidays & Special Events Crafts & Hobbies Coloring Pages Autumn Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:37:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d10-fall-color?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d21-re?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Nancy Johnson with Kirsi, a rescued dog who has come home!Local Baltimore author, Nancy Johnson, has a great love for dogs.  She is active in causes that rescue abused pets and finds them loving homes.  To further her mission she has writte... Books & Reading Recycled Dog Love Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:42:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d21-re?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d13-w?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner   Thomas Point Lighthouse. (Photo by Michael Townsend) Watermark Cruise Links 40-minute Cruise 90-minute Cruise Bay Lighthouses Cruise Pirates of the Chesapeake Cruise The Chesapeake Bay is important to Maryland as it is the lifeb... Museums & Attractions Learning & Discovery Annapolis Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:26:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2123-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d13-w?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Family-Entertainment-Examiner